Cast Away/Field of Dreams transfers: How bad? - Blu-ray Forum

Maggot · 02-26-2010, 03:49 PM

These are two titles I have wanted to add to my collection and it stands out like a sore thumb in my mind every time I hit the stores. I read so-so "official" reviews about soft images in Cast Away. Appearently, the image is dissapointing, yet I see a lot of 4's and some 4.5's given by users. I see even lower ratings for Field of Dreams, which is really a shame. I guess the big question is: do they have good enough transfers to beat DVD, let alone an upconverted one?

Sussudio · 02-26-2010, 04:33 PM

Castaway is definitely worth it, just know that if you have the 2-disc DVD, the bluray has zero special features carried over and if that's your thing, hold on to that second disc

. I can't comment on Field of Dreams since I haven't seen the blu.

Filmmaker · 02-26-2010, 09:02 PM

Is FIELD OF DREAMS due for a remaster of the original film elements? You bet. Does the Blu-ray, nevertheless, blow the DVDs out of the water? You bet.

jdub · 02-26-2010, 09:43 PM

I personally thought Cast away looked and sounded good on blu. Not the best but worth the $10 price tag. The movie is fairly quiet and doesn't have much in the way action scenes. I just need to hear him talk clearly with Wilson and that's it

DetroitSportsFan · 02-26-2010, 09:48 PM

IMO, Cast Away looks better than Field Of Dreams, but both are nice upgrades over the DVD.

Idioteque... · 02-26-2010, 09:54 PM

I have a brand new Field of Dreams available for trade. You up for it?

SquidPuppet · 02-26-2010, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdub

I personally thought Cast away looked and sounded good on blu. Not the best but worth the $10 price tag. The movie is fairly quiet and doesn't have much in the way action scenes. I just need to hear him talk clearly with Wilson and that's it

Inside the cargo jet while it was going down was an EXPERIENCE.

Clark Kent · 02-26-2010, 11:18 PM

Cast Away is worth it for the lossless audio track alone.

Idioteque... · 02-26-2010, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Clark Kent

Cast Away is worth it for the lossless audio track alone.

Yeah but I have a feeling they'll double dip it. It lacks the extras of the special edition on DVD. A lot of the early Fox releases lack the extras and I expect a double dip just like the early DVDS got double dipped. The only early Fox movie I don't see getting a double dip is I,Robot because they got everything on the dvd and the audio & video have very good reviews.

Filmmaker · 02-27-2010, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Idioteque...

The only early Fox movie I don't see getting a double dip is I,Robot because they got everything on the dvd and the audio & video have very good reviews.

Actually, the BD is missing the following DVD features:

"The Making Of I, Robot" featurette
Stills Gallery
CGI & Design:
- "Alex Proyas: Designing I, Robot" featurette
- "Integrating Live Action and CGI" featurette
Sentient Machines: Robotic Behavior:
- "Alex Proyas: The Science Behind I, Robot" featurette
Three Laws Safe: Conversations About Science Fictions and Robots:
- "Alex Proyas: Science Fiction" featurette
- "Jeff Vintar: Isaac Asimov & The Legacy of Robot Stories" featurette
- "Jeff Vintar: Asimov's Three Laws & Beyond" featurette
- "Akiva Goldsman: This Version Of I, Robot" featurette
- "Robyn Asimov & Jennifer Brehl: Isaac Asimov" featurette
Trailer for “X2: X-Men United”

Idioteque... · 02-27-2010, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Filmmaker

Actually, the BD is missing the following DVD features:

"The Making Of I, Robot" featurette
Stills Gallery
CGI & Design:
- "Alex Proyas: Designing I, Robot" featurette
- "Integrating Live Action and CGI" featurette
Sentient Machines: Robotic Behavior:
- "Alex Proyas: The Science Behind I, Robot" featurette
Three Laws Safe: Conversations About Science Fictions and Robots:
- "Alex Proyas: Science Fiction" featurette
- "Jeff Vintar: Isaac Asimov & The Legacy of Robot Stories" featurette
- "Jeff Vintar: Asimov's Three Laws & Beyond" featurette
- "Akiva Goldsman: This Version Of I, Robot" featurette
- "Robyn Asimov & Jennifer Brehl: Isaac Asimov" featurette
Trailer for “X2: X-Men United”

Wow that's quite a lot. Now I'm wondering if I should even bother getting it.

RudyC · 02-27-2010, 06:47 AM

the island and ocean scenes look great on cast away...and yes just keep disc2 of the special edition.

jsummers157@ · 02-27-2010, 06:55 AM

I agree Cast Away has a good transfer. Probably could have been better, but was really impressed by the sound and the outdoor scenes on the island.

davcole · 02-27-2010, 10:47 AM

I actually can't recommend either title.

CASTAWAY isn't very detailed. In fact, it has a murky quality to it. I was surprised I was less than impressed with the audio. While it's not bad, again, it's not very detailed.

FIELD OF DREAMS, I don't get Universal and this one? Even from the DVD days, this title has not been done right! The HD DVD was so bad I traded it, rented the BD, same story (except for the lossless track). The video is murky and poorly detailed. The audio is very compressed sounding. Not even the score (which is a favorite by the way) is detailed.

YodasFootPowder · 02-27-2010, 04:37 PM

I thought Cast Away looked great. The pro reviewer on here loved it too, for the most part. Check the user reviews too. It got very favorable video quality reviews, except from a couple people, who, from their reviews, it's quite clear they have very unrealistic expectations on what Blu-rays should look like. They're expecting perfect, grain free quality.

kdo · 03-17-2010, 03:31 AM

Don't have "Field of Dreams," but I feel "Cast Away" is definitely worth it if you love the movie. I too, was most impressed by the sound.

aimforsilence · 03-17-2010, 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maggot

These are two titles I have wanted to add to my collection and it stands out like a sore thumb in my mind every time I hit the stores. I read so-so "official" reviews about soft images in Cast Away. Apparently, the image is disappointing, yet I see a lot of 4's and some 4.5's given by users. I see even lower ratings for Field of Dreams, which is really a shame. I guess the big question is: do they have good enough transfers to beat DVD, let alone an up-converted one?

Castaway is very well transferred, looks awesome!

Maggot · 03-17-2010, 04:07 AM

I purchased both Field of Dreams and Cast Away, but have only watched Field of Dreams. I find that even though I think it certainly does need a restore/remaster, it looks noticably better than the DVD.

kdo · 03-17-2010, 04:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maggot

I purchased both Field of Dreams and Cast Away, but have only watched Field of Dreams. I find that even though I think it certainly does need a restore/remaster, it looks noticably better than the DVD.

I think you'll like "Cast Away" also...I was skeptical at first, especially considering how good the dvd was, but again, the sound is just amazing, and the picture, while not a huge upgrade, is still improved...

tim_yyc · 03-17-2010, 04:52 AM

I have Cast Away in blu-ray, sound was incredible, especially when the aircraft engine blows up!

02-26-2010, 03:49 PM	#1
Maggot Special Member Member since:Oct 2009 Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray reviews:71	Cast Away/Field of Dreams transfers: How bad? These are two titles I have wanted to add to my collection and it stands out like a sore thumb in my mind every time I hit the stores. I read so-so "official" reviews about soft images in Cast Away. Appearently, the image is dissapointing, yet I see a lot of 4's and some 4.5's given by users. I see even lower ratings for Field of Dreams, which is really a shame. I guess the big question is: do they have good enough transfers to beat DVD, let alone an upconverted one?

02-26-2010, 04:33 PM	#2
Sussudio Moderator Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	Castaway is definitely worth it, just know that if you have the 2-disc DVD, the bluray has zero special features carried over and if that's your thing, hold on to that second disc . I can't comment on Field of Dreams since I haven't seen the blu. My name is Patrick Bateman. I'm 27 years old. I believe in taking care of myself and a balanced diet and rigorous exercise routine. In the morning, if my face is a little puffy, I'll put on an ice pack while doing stomach crunches. I can do a thousand now.

02-27-2010, 06:47 AM	#12
RudyC Expert Member Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Los Angeles Blu-ray collection:243 DVD collection:131 Blu-ray reviews:72 Hardware reviews:1 Trading Score:1	the island and ocean scenes look great on cast away...and yes just keep disc2 of the special edition. Tv: Samsung PN63B590 Insignia NS-WBRDVD2 AVR: Denon 2308ci

02-27-2010, 06:55 AM	#13
jsummers157@ Active Member Member since:Aug 2009 Location:North Carolina Blu-ray collection:1702 DVD collection:98 PS3 collection:29	I agree Cast Away has a good transfer. Probably could have been better, but was really impressed by the sound and the outdoor scenes on the island. The book says we may be through with the past, but the past ain't through with us.

02-27-2010, 04:37 PM	#15
YodasFootPowder Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Twin Cities, MN Home Theater Gallery:40 Blu-ray collection:270 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Hardware reviews:1	I thought Cast Away looked great. The pro reviewer on here loved it too, for the most part. Check the user reviews too. It got very favorable video quality reviews, except from a couple people, who, from their reviews, it's quite clear they have very unrealistic expectations on what Blu-rays should look like. They're expecting perfect, grain free quality. "Does the Blu-ray version of '.......' look better than it's DVD version?" I'm so sick of this question. 99% of Blu-rays look better than their DVD counterpart. Period.

02-26-2010, 09:02 PM	#3
Filmmaker Power Member Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Tulsa, OK (but don't hold it against me!) Blu-ray collection:788 DVD collection:558 Trading Score:1	Is FIELD OF DREAMS due for a remaster of the original film elements? You bet. Does the Blu-ray, nevertheless, blow the DVDs out of the water? You bet.

02-26-2010, 09:43 PM	#4
jdub Active Member Member since:Jan 2010 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:115 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	I personally thought Cast away looked and sounded good on blu. Not the best but worth the $10 price tag. The movie is fairly quiet and doesn't have much in the way action scenes. I just need to hear him talk clearly with Wilson and that's it

02-26-2010, 09:48 PM	#5
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Detroit, MI Blu-ray collection:1532 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:9	IMO, Cast Away looks better than Field Of Dreams, but both are nice upgrades over the DVD.

02-26-2010, 09:54 PM	#6
Idioteque... Banned Member since:Sep 2009 Location:NJ Blu-ray collection:140	I have a brand new Field of Dreams available for trade. You up for it?

02-26-2010, 11:18 PM	#8
Clark Kent Blu-ray Baron Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:27	Cast Away is worth it for the lossless audio track alone.

02-27-2010, 10:47 AM	#14
davcole Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Cincinnati, Oh Blu-ray collection:166 Blu-ray reviews:140 Trading Score:6	I actually can't recommend either title. CASTAWAY isn't very detailed. In fact, it has a murky quality to it. I was surprised I was less than impressed with the audio. While it's not bad, again, it's not very detailed. FIELD OF DREAMS, I don't get Universal and this one? Even from the DVD days, this title has not been done right! The HD DVD was so bad I traded it, rented the BD, same story (except for the lossless track). The video is murky and poorly detailed. The audio is very compressed sounding. Not even the score (which is a favorite by the way) is detailed.

03-17-2010, 03:31 AM	#16
kdo Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2010 Location:USA Blu-ray collection:86 DVD collection:64 Blu-ray reviews:144 Trading Score:1	Don't have "Field of Dreams," but I feel "Cast Away" is definitely worth it if you love the movie. I too, was most impressed by the sound.

03-17-2010, 04:07 AM	#18
Maggot Special Member Member since:Oct 2009 Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray reviews:71	Thanks for the input I purchased both Field of Dreams and Cast Away, but have only watched Field of Dreams. I find that even though I think it certainly does need a restore/remaster, it looks noticably better than the DVD.

03-17-2010, 04:52 AM	#20
tim_yyc Junior Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Calgary, AB Home Theater Gallery:44 Blu-ray collection:155	I have Cast Away in blu-ray, sound was incredible, especially when the aircraft engine blows up! tim_yyc My Home Theater Project

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