Brother Bear / Brother Bear II (March 12 2012) Review - Page 9 - Blu-ray Forum

yumny · 03-24-2013, 05:52 PM

Anyone who can hook me up with a slipcover for this release?

I live in Europe. Name your price, we can discuss, but please PM me!

MJW · 03-26-2013, 01:17 PM

I finished watching the first film last night and will watch the sequel tonight. I'd seen the film a few times before on VHS, so the Blu-ray presentation was a great upgrade. I was a little disappointed with the banding though, and it distracted me when I noticed it. It is by no means horrible, but it's one of those things you would hope they'd address and fix before releasing a title, if possible.

Whirlygig · 04-02-2013, 02:28 AM

I was planning to wait for this to fall sub-$20 (like we all know it will) but when I saw the new DMR promo for 100 bonus points today, and when I found some copies left at Wal-Mart, still marked $24.96, I decided to get one while I could still take my pick of slipcovers.

But I noticed it has a sticker over the tech specs on the rear of the slipcover and a sticker over the UPC. I'm a bit late to this thread but I did a search and found nothing about the situation...what happened?

If I compare the specs on the slip sticker to the specs on the actual cover art on the case, looks like they attempted to "remove" all references to aspect ratios and also removed DTS 5.1 audio from BB2 DVD...

RBBrittain · 04-06-2013, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whirlygig

I was planning to wait for this to fall sub-$20 (like we all know it will) but when I saw the new DMR promo for 100 bonus points today, and when I found some copies left at Wal-Mart, still marked $24.96, I decided to get one while I could still take my pick of slipcovers.

But I noticed it has a sticker over the tech specs on the rear of the slipcover and a sticker over the UPC. I'm a bit late to this thread but I did a search and found nothing about the situation...what happened?

If I compare the specs on the slip sticker to the specs on the actual cover art on the case, looks like they attempted to "remove" all references to aspect ratios and also removed DTS 5.1 audio from BB2 DVD...

I believe the sticker is to cover up this error on the BB DVD...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark-P

Like the mix-up of the Full-Frame only DVD disc in the Roger Rabbit Blu-ray, this package only has the 1.66:1 "family friendly ratio" DVD of Brother Bear. The packaging claims that the DVD has both the 2.35:1 AND family friendly versions but it just isn't true. It's simply a re-pressing of the bonus disc from the 2004 DVD release.

I doubt Disney will do a replacement program here; offering both 1.85/2.35:1 & 1.66:1 on DVD would make it a 4-disc set (they were originally on separate discs).

Edit: Here is the official word from Disney's support website. It makes NO mention of a replacement program:

Quote:

Why is my DVD of “Brother Bear” missing the English DTS Audio Track and (2.35.1) Widescreen version?

We are aware of a packaging error with our Blu-ray Brother Bear 2-Movie Collection Combo Pack. The packaging states that the Brother Bear DVD includes an English 5.1 DTS Audio Track and the Widescreen (2.35:1) Version of the film. These two features are not available on the disc.

The Brother Bear DVD contains an English 5.1 Dolby Digital Track and the Family-Friendly Aspect Ratio (1.66:1) version of the film.

If you have any questions regarding your Blu-ray combo pack, please submit an email via our Contact Us page.

Edit #2: The BB2 DVD still has DTS; they only had to omit it from BB. (The original BB DVD only had DTS on Disc 2, the OAR disc.)

longshot75 · 04-20-2013, 03:01 PM

Anyone know if the UK solo release is dual aspect?

yumny · 04-20-2013, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by longshot75

Anyone know if the UK solo release is dual aspect?

It is. Like all the other Blu-Ray releases of this film, it switches from windowboxed to widescreen 25 minutes in.

celticmoon · 04-26-2013, 07:44 AM

I saw this for the first time last night, and I really liked it.

It is definitely a film with various problems. It can't seem to find its balance between the serious and the comedy (similar to Mulan); the 'message' comes off quite heavy-handedly, with little subtlety; and the resolution comes all to easily and quickly.

However, the animation and visuals in general are breath-taking, the music is effective (though some of the lyrics could definitely be better), and the film is overall both heartbreaking and heartwarming (that is, it effectively evokes emotion) despite its heavy-handedness.

If this took a lesson or two from Bambi, I think this could have been a really amazing film. Still, I think its pretty good and is worthy entry into the Disney canon.

03-24-2013, 05:52 PM	#161
yumny Power Member Member since:Apr 2012 Location:Netherlands Blu-ray collection:35 DVD collection:33 Blu-ray reviews:17 Trading Score:2	*Anyone who can hook me up with a slipcover for this release?* I live in Europe. Name your price, we can discuss, but please PM me! Disney Wishlist '13: Peter Pan ● Treasure Planet ● Wreck-it Ralph ● Mulan ● Many Adventures Great Mouse Detective ● Hercules ● Hunchback of Notre Dame ● Dumbo ● The Little Mermaid Brother Bear ● Atlantis ● Aladdin ● Hercules ● Sleeping Beauty -- Ghibli Wishlist '13: My Neighbor Totoro ● Kiki's Delivery Service ● Whisper of the Heart

03-26-2013, 01:17 PM	#162
MJW Power Member Member since:Nov 2010 Location:USA Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:197 DVD collection:17 PS3 collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:1	I finished watching the first film last night and will watch the sequel tonight. I'd seen the film a few times before on VHS, so the Blu-ray presentation was a great upgrade. I was a little disappointed with the banding though, and it distracted me when I noticed it. It is by no means horrible, but it's one of those things you would hope they'd address and fix before releasing a title, if possible. Visit my blog Ghibli Guide or follow me on Twitter for the latest Studio Ghibli news!

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04-02-2013, 02:28 AM	#163
Whirlygig Special Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2011 Location:HD-DVD: 387 Blu-ray collection:1239 DVD collection:633 Trading Score:2	I was planning to wait for this to fall sub-$20 (like we all know it will) but when I saw the new DMR promo for 100 bonus points today, and when I found some copies left at Wal-Mart, still marked $24.96, I decided to get one while I could still take my pick of slipcovers. But I noticed it has a sticker over the tech specs on the rear of the slipcover and a sticker over the UPC. I'm a bit late to this thread but I did a search and found nothing about the situation...what happened? If I compare the specs on the slip sticker to the specs on the actual cover art on the case, looks like they attempted to "remove" all references to aspect ratios and also removed DTS 5.1 audio from BB2 DVD...

04-20-2013, 03:01 PM	#165
longshot75 Junior Member Member since:Sep 2010	Anyone know if the UK solo release is dual aspect?

04-26-2013, 07:44 AM	#167
celticmoon Expert Member Member since:Apr 2011 Blu-ray collection:139 DVD collection:5 PS3 collection:3 Trading Score:2	I saw this for the first time last night, and I really liked it. It is definitely a film with various problems. It can't seem to find its balance between the serious and the comedy (similar to Mulan); the 'message' comes off quite heavy-handedly, with little subtlety; and the resolution comes all to easily and quickly. However, the animation and visuals in general are breath-taking, the music is effective (though some of the lyrics could definitely be better), and the film is overall both heartbreaking and heartwarming (that is, it effectively evokes emotion) despite its heavy-handedness. If this took a lesson or two from Bambi, I think this could have been a really amazing film. Still, I think its pretty good and is worthy entry into the Disney canon.