Gladiator Blu-ray Discussion Thread

Blu2U · 09-01-2009, 09:41 PM

Funny gaffe at 1:11:52 You can clearly see the other camera crew in the upper left corner, dude in jeans

Sussudio · 09-01-2009, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Blurayfan88

Yup I did this morning, I shut if off a few times also, It won't move on after its "loading". This is strange, the only time I had this happen to me was with the Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire disc, which ended up being a factory defect.

Mine did that too...it did the loading thing then stayed black for a while....I hit something on the remote and it started working again though

HAVOKK · 09-01-2009, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu2U

Funny gaffe at 1:11:52 You can clearly see the other camera crew in the upper left corner, dude in jeans

LOL its waldo!

DetroitSportsFan · 09-01-2009, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by HAVOKK

LOL its waldo!

Is that on the DVD too?

Blu2U · 09-01-2009, 09:57 PM

[QUOTE=DetroitSportsFan;2275680]

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Originally Posted by HAVOKK

LOL its waldo![/quote

Is that on the DVD too?

Yeppers

Wolverine1980 · 09-01-2009, 09:58 PM

That's funny and it's almost like Russell's yelling at him specifically in the audience!

Jimbo976 · 09-01-2009, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by HAVOKK

LOL its waldo!

He was actually part of the alien invasion force that was present on earth in Roman times. The device he is standing near is not a camera but an amnesia inducing device similar to those used in the motion picture Men In Black. This is a hidden element in Gladiator that only the most astute are able to notice.

Brandon · 09-01-2009, 10:04 PM

There's a ton of mistakes/gaffes in Gladiator:

http://www.moviemistakes.com/film541

fuzzynutkila · 09-01-2009, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by PoorSignal

OK just watched the first 15 minutes,
there is NO WAY this looks the same as the DVD.. I don't see compression articfacts like on a DVD.

While it's not the best looking BD I own, I don't think it is as bad as people say. I must say the detail could have been better.. as this was a recent vintage movie.

Oh, the sound is great and the music is very clear, it is DTS-HD Master Audio not TrueHD like some site says. It is a few dB quieter than most other DTS HD MA. To me the sound is half the experience.

It is worth $17.99 to me.

I have watched bits too and I totally agree, it looks very good and sounds great. I see so much that I didnt before. Could it be better? Everything could be better! What if you die waiting for perfect?

TTUBatfan2008 · 09-01-2009, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu2U

Funny gaffe at 1:11:52 You can clearly see the other camera crew in the upper left corner, dude in jeans

Please tell me that's not in the Theatrical Cut.

king_patrick_7 · 09-01-2009, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by PoorSignal

OK just watched the first 15 minutes,
there is NO WAY this looks the same as the DVD.. I don't see compression articfacts like on a DVD.

While it's not the best looking BD I own, I don't think it is as bad as people say. I must say the detail could have been better.. as this was a recent vintage movie.

Oh, the sound is great and the music is very clear, it is DTS-HD Master Audio not TrueHD like some site says. It is a few dB quieter than most other DTS HD MA. To me the sound is half the experience.

It is worth $17.99 to me.

Nice to hear a review from someone who actually watched it!

Blu2U · 09-01-2009, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by TTUBatfan2008

Please tell me that's not in the Theatrical Cut.

I do not think that scene is an "extended Scene"

Gremal · 09-01-2009, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by fuzzynutkila

I have watched bits too and I totally agree, it looks very good and sounds great. I see so much that I didnt before. Could it be better? Everything could be better! What if you die waiting for perfect?

Well said. I wonder if half the people wanting to storm Paramount with pitchforks and torches have even watched the BD yet.

leem6453 · 09-01-2009, 10:10 PM

I bought it at my local BX yesterday (last copy too btw

) and after everything I've read this past week I expected to see a very sub-par transfer. Well I did not see that AT ALL. This is Gladiator like I've never seen it before. Colors that I'd never knew existed in this movie were suddenly burst upon my 42" Panasonic screen. The landscapes were the definite standout of this transfer, indeed.

There is noticeable DNR in certain scenes, make no mistake, but the pros far outweigh the cons here.

Also, the DTS-HD soundtrack is one of the finest in my collection. The room was litterally shaking during the opening battle scene, while the mid-levels were getting quite the workout as well.

$17.95 after a $10 rebate if you own the dvd is a nice bonus as well. I didn't see a coupon for buying Braveheart and Gladiator together though.

Blu-Ron · 09-01-2009, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by leem6453

I bought it at my local BX yesterday (last copy too btw

) and after everything I've read this past week I expected to see a very sub-par transfer. Well I did not see that AT ALL. This is Gladiator like I've never seen it before. Colors that I'd never knew existed in this movie were suddenly burst upon my 42" Panasonic screen. The landscapes were the definite standout of this transfer, indeed.

There is noticeable DNR in certain scenes, make no mistake, but the pros far outweigh the cons here.

Also, the DTS-HD soundtrack is one of the finest in my collection. The room was litterally shaking during the opening battle scene, while the mid-levels were getting quite the workout as well.

$17.95 after a $10 rebate if you own the dvd is a nice bonus as well. I didn't see a coupon for buying Braveheart and Gladiator together though.

That's what I'm figuring. Got mine for $12.99 and I will enjoy this tonight!

persuazion · 09-01-2009, 10:13 PM

I see more people are actually watching it now......

TTUBatfan2008 · 09-01-2009, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BrandonT

There's a ton of mistakes/gaffes in Gladiator:

http://www.moviemistakes.com/film541

That is hilarious. How the hell with a $100 million budget do you screw up the obvious details of a period piece (costumes!)?

Wolverine1980 · 09-01-2009, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by leem6453

I bought it at my local BX yesterday (last copy too btw

) and after everything I've read this past week I expected to see a very sub-par transfer. Well I did not see that AT ALL. This is Gladiator like I've never seen it before. Colors that I'd never knew existed in this movie were suddenly burst upon my 42" Panasonic screen. The landscapes were the definite standout of this transfer, indeed.

There is noticeable DNR in certain scenes, make no mistake, but the pros far outweigh the cons here.

Also, the DTS-HD soundtrack is one of the finest in my collection. The room was litterally shaking during the opening battle scene, while the mid-levels were getting quite the workout as well.

$17.95 after a $10 rebate if you own the dvd is a nice bonus as well. I didn't see a coupon for buying Braveheart and Gladiator together though.

The $10 rebate for buying both together is only at Best Buy and FutureShop, 99.9% sure.

HAVOKK · 09-01-2009, 10:14 PM

I think theres been so much talk about crappy video that bad now looks good compared to expectations lol..

but nah, I think its better than the DVD for the most part, but it has its dull scenes and could have been much better in my opinion.. Ive said all along its worth the watch regardless.

king_patrick_7 · 09-01-2009, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by TTUBatfan2008

That is hilarious. How the hell with a $100 million budget do you screw up the obvious details of a period piece (costumes!)?

lol i just went through the mistakes as well... you think they'd figure this stuff out! or have someone watch the movie frame by frame!

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leem6453 Special Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Clovis, NM Trading Score: (0) Collection: (83) HT Gallery: (6)	My Mini-review I bought it at my local BX yesterday (last copy too btw ) and after everything I've read this past week I expected to see a very sub-par transfer. Well I did not see that AT ALL. This is Gladiator like I've never seen it before. Colors that I'd never knew existed in this movie were suddenly burst upon my 42" Panasonic screen. The landscapes were the definite standout of this transfer, indeed. There is noticeable DNR in certain scenes, make no mistake, but the pros far outweigh the cons here. Also, the DTS-HD soundtrack is one of the finest in my collection. The room was litterally shaking during the opening battle scene, while the mid-levels were getting quite the workout as well. $17.95 after a $10 rebate if you own the dvd is a nice bonus as well. I didn't see a coupon for buying Braveheart and Gladiator together though.

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09-01-2009, 10:04 PM	#1668 (permalink)
Brandon Blu-ray Guru Join Date: Jul 2008 Trading Score: (8) Collection: (35) HT Gallery: (0)	There's a ton of mistakes/gaffes in Gladiator: http://www.moviemistakes.com/film541

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persuazion Power Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Trading Score: (0) Collection: (100) HT Gallery: (0)	I see more people are actually watching it now......

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HAVOKK Active Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Trading Score: (0) Collection: (24) HT Gallery: (0)	I think theres been so much talk about crappy video that bad now looks good compared to expectations lol.. but nah, I think its better than the DVD for the most part, but it has its dull scenes and could have been much better in my opinion.. Ive said all along its worth the watch regardless.