The Sandlot - March 22, 2011 - Blu-ray Forum

Walts Ghost · 04-07-2011, 05:41 AM

I didn't see a thread for this yet, so I thought I'd start one. I finally got a chance to pick this up and I've got to say it was well worth it.

I love this movie, and I was hoping for a long time we'd be getting this on blu, so I'm glad to finally have it. It owes a lot to Stand By Me, and was a staple of my childhood.

The PQ is actually really quite good. A solid 3.5 or 4. Anyone else pick it up yet?

Glassroots · 04-07-2011, 05:51 AM

Loved this film as well when I was a kid. I'll definitely pick this up once the price drops.

Walts Ghost · 04-07-2011, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Glassroots

Loved this film as well when I was a kid. I'll definitely pick this up once the price drops.

Definitely go for it man. It was well worth it.

Glassroots · 04-07-2011, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Walts Ghost

Definitely go for it man. It was well worth it.

Smalls, Benny Rodriguez, Squints. Classic!

Walts Ghost · 04-07-2011, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Glassroots

Smalls, Benny Rodriguez, Squints. Classic!

Don't forget about Ham and Ya-ya!

And Wendy Peffercorn...

Glassroots · 04-07-2011, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Walts Ghost

Don't forget about Ham and Ya-ya!

And Wendy Peffercorn...

Who can forget Wendy!

riverbelow · 04-07-2011, 07:58 AM

Man its pretty disappointing this movie doesn't have a larger fanbase. Probly a bunch of people "grew up" with their movie taste and those are the kind that have the DVD MAYBE and wouldnt be into HD candy.

I hope this title does better than it has so far with regards to this site :P

I agree, below 15$ and ill get it, 17 is asking a bit much for a catalog family movie. One query...

Is it region free? I'm skeptical since its 20th cent fox.

roxyv · 04-07-2011, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by riverbelow

I agree, below 15$ and ill get it, 17 is asking a bit much for a catalog family movie. One query...

There's a $3 off coupon at coupons.com and this is only$15 at Walmart...there you go $12 only

Walts Ghost · 04-07-2011, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Glassroots

Who can forget Wendy!

I remember thinking Squints was the coolest guy ever for tricking Wendy into kissing him. It was amazing.

She's quite the cutie though...at least was when I was little.

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Originally Posted by riverbelow

Man its pretty disappointing this movie doesn't have a larger fanbase. Probly a bunch of people "grew up" with their movie taste and those are the kind that have the DVD MAYBE and wouldnt be into HD candy.

I'm actually surprised it doesn't have a bigger fanbase as well. It always seemed so popular when I was younger. But again, that may be because I grew up on it and so did all my friends.

Outside of that, maybe not as many people enjoyed it as we did.

Indyjones · 04-07-2011, 08:45 PM

Is the audio on this really DTS-HD MA, or is it lossy DTS? I've heard both, so I have no idea what encode this has, and no review has been posted yet.

Glassroots · 04-07-2011, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by roxyv

There's a $3 off coupon at coupons.com and this is only$15 at Walmart...there you go $12 only

Good catch!

I'll check it out for sure.

JimSD · 04-07-2011, 10:02 PM

I think this is my favorite baseball movie because so many things in it capture the time period. I think Glassroots and Walts Ghost will enjoy this clip:

Couldn't find a quick clip for my favorite part, "You throw like a girl!"

blu-mike · 04-07-2011, 10:08 PM

Foreverrrrrrrrrr

Walts Ghost · 04-07-2011, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JimSD

I think this is my favorite baseball movie because so many things in it capture the time period. I think Glassroots and Walts Ghost will enjoy this clip:

YouTube - The Sandlot - Wendy the Lifeguard

Couldn't find a quick clip for my favorite part, "You throw like a girl!"

Thank you, Jim. Such a great scene, and my favorite in the movie.

"He was lucky she hadn't beat the crap out of him."

dg5150 · 04-07-2011, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Indyjones

Is the audio on this really DTS-HD MA, or is it lossy DTS? I've heard both, so I have no idea what encode this has, and no review has been posted yet.

It is DTS-HD MA, but don't expect a lot. And I would have to disagree just a little with the above poster on PQ. I give it a 3.5 tops, 3.0 most of the time. Lots of soft shots IMHO. But still the best quality this movie has ever been, for $12 at WM is worth it!

SteelPen · 04-07-2011, 11:22 PM

I'm going to wait till it hits under $9.99!

odriley · 04-07-2011, 11:32 PM

i ordered both this and Stand By Me from walmart. cant wait to get them! both classics.

Walts Ghost · 04-08-2011, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by dg5150

It is DTS-HD MA, but don't expect a lot. And I would have to disagree just a little with the above poster on PQ. I give it a 3.5 tops, 3.0 most of the time. Lots of soft shots IMHO. But still the best quality this movie has ever been, for $12 at WM is worth it!

Yea, there was definitely a bit of softness in some shots, but the movie really did look good. It's the best it has ever looked, and I don't think it'll ever look any better. I'm actually really content with it looks. It still has a great film feel, but it's much clearer then I've ever seen it. And no little specs of dust or anything.

regeyer · 04-10-2011, 10:58 PM

Is the PQ much better than the DVD? I have the DVD and purchased the BR on 3/16 at Wal-Mart for $15. But I haven't opened it yet. I've been burned many, many times when replacing DVDs. I expect a very noticeable difference throughout most of the film in order to justify an upgrade. Has anyone compared the BR directly with the DVD?

Gardenofstone10 · 04-10-2011, 11:04 PM

I was happy to pick this up the same day as Stand By Me and both being movies I grew up with are even better now as an adult

04-07-2011, 05:41 AM	#1
Walts Ghost Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Orange County, CA Blu-ray collection:1145 DVD collection:204 PS3 collection:31 Blu-ray reviews: 30 Trading Score:1	The Sandlot - March 22, 2011 I didn't see a thread for this yet, so I thought I'd start one. I finally got a chance to pick this up and I've got to say it was well worth it. I love this movie, and I was hoping for a long time we'd be getting this on blu, so I'm glad to finally have it. It owes a lot to Stand By Me, and was a staple of my childhood. The PQ is actually really quite good. A solid 3.5 or 4. Anyone else pick it up yet? "Movies can and do have tremendous influence in shaping young lives in the realm of entertainment towards the ideals and objectives of normal adulthood." Walt Disney Twitter: @pj_campbell Add me on: Letterboxd and Flixster Last edited by Walts Ghost; 04-07-2011 at 05:55 AM.

04-07-2011, 05:51 AM	#2
Glassroots Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2009 Location:The Great White North Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:212 PS3 collection:27 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:33	Loved this film as well when I was a kid. I'll definitely pick this up once the price drops. *"Pain is simply weakness leaving the body".* PSN ID: glassroots GO WINNIPEG JETS GO!!!!

04-07-2011, 07:58 AM	#7
riverbelow Senior Member Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Perth, Australia Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:473 Blu-ray reviews:2	Man its pretty disappointing this movie doesn't have a larger fanbase. Probly a bunch of people "grew up" with their movie taste and those are the kind that have the DVD MAYBE and wouldnt be into HD candy. I hope this title does better than it has so far with regards to this site :P I agree, below 15$ and ill get it, 17 is asking a bit much for a catalog family movie. One query... Is it region free? I'm skeptical since its 20th cent fox. The great 2012 'tracking' watch \| thread = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = 12 blu-ray wishlist = = = = = = = = = = = = My Home Theatre \| thread Last edited by riverbelow; 04-07-2011 at 08:00 AM.

04-07-2011, 11:22 PM	#16
SteelPen Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Bartow, FL Blu-ray collection:602 PS3 collection:65 Trading Score:16	I'm going to wait till it hits under $9.99! TV: Sony KDL-52XBR9 Audio: Sony DAV-HDX576WF HTIB Gaming: Sony Playstation 3 60GB Computer: Sony Vaio I3370M PSN ID: ToyAltis85

04-10-2011, 10:58 PM	#19
regeyer Member Member since:Dec 2009	Is the PQ much better than the DVD? I have the DVD and purchased the BR on 3/16 at Wal-Mart for $15. But I haven't opened it yet. I've been burned many, many times when replacing DVDs. I expect a very noticeable difference throughout most of the film in order to justify an upgrade. Has anyone compared the BR directly with the DVD? Panasonic 58" V10 Toshiba Regza 42" Vizio 37" Panasonic BD-60 Toshiba XA2, A-35 & A-3 HD DVD - 136 Blu-Ray - 271 and growing DVD - 237 Last edited by regeyer; 04-10-2011 at 11:05 PM.

04-07-2011, 08:45 PM	#10
Indyjones Expert Member Member since:Feb 2009 Blu-ray collection:624 DVD collection:22 PS3 collection:38 Trading Score:32	Is the audio on this really DTS-HD MA, or is it lossy DTS? I've heard both, so I have no idea what encode this has, and no review has been posted yet.

04-07-2011, 10:08 PM	#13
blu-mike Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:296 PS3 collection:27 Blu-ray reviews:2	Foreverrrrrrrrrr

04-07-2011, 11:32 PM	#17
odriley Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:1003 PS3 collection:3	i ordered both this and Stand By Me from walmart. cant wait to get them! both classics.

04-10-2011, 11:04 PM	#20
Gardenofstone10 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Detroit, MI Blu-ray collection:24 DVD collection:35 PS3 collection:43 Blu-ray reviews:6 PS3 reviews:1 Trading Score:27	I was happy to pick this up the same day as Stand By Me and both being movies I grew up with are even better now as an adult Hate Kills Us All

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