LETHAL WEAPON Collection, June 12th 2012 - Pre-order

[slimdude]

Originally Posted by timcat4843

Why would you want to pre-order for $56 and wait four months, when you can buy the
Lethal Weapon Collection on BD right now, from the UK, for only $31.57?

And save $24.43 to be exact! I've bought mine over a year ago for $30.00.

[KilloWertz]

Originally Posted by timcat4843

Why would you want to pre-order for $56 and wait four months, when you can buy the
Lethal Weapon Collection on BD right now, from the UK, for only $31.57?

http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Lethal...Blu-ray/14510/

19.99 British pounds = 31.572206 U.S. dollars

Valid point, but I've waited this long. I might as well wait until this set goes on a good sale, which it will at some point. I have plenty of other movies in the meantime.

[insomniac013]

I personally think the UK set is too small for a 4-movie set, so i'm interested in seeing if the US set is any different.

Yes, that is the only time you'll hear me complain about something being too compact!

[slimdude]

Originally Posted by insomniac013

I personally think the UK set is too small for a 4-movie set, so i'm interested in seeing if the US set is any different.

Yes, that is the only time you'll hear me complain about something being too compact!

What do you mean too small? It's the average size blu-ray boxset.

[timcat4843]

Originally Posted by KilloWertz

I might as well wait until this set goes on a good sale, which it will at some point.

You don't have to wait for a sale, because it's currently on sale.
60% off the retail list price is a HUGE savings in my book.
That's only $8 per disc.

[TLOE]

Amazon removed the listing for the UK set on the US site since the more expensive preorder was just posted. It seems silly to charge $56 for a catalog set that's been released overseas for almost 2 years, but I guess Americans are suckers.

[Nordmann]

Originally Posted by TLOE

Amazon removed the listing for the UK set on the US site since the more expensive preorder was just posted. It seems silly to charge $56 for a catalog set that's been released overseas for almost 2 years, but I guess Americans are suckers.

Wouldn't call the buyers suckers just yet.Maybe the transfers has been improved(PQ/AQ quality)I'll keep a small eye on this one.Hoping for improved picture and audio.

[slimdude]

Originally Posted by Nordmann

Wouldn't call the buyers suckers just yet.Maybe the transfers has been improved(PQ/AQ quality)I'll keep a small eye on this one.Hoping for improved picture and audio.

The A/V quality have been remastered on the UK boxset, and for the upcoming U.S release as well.

[timcat4843]

Originally Posted by Nordmann

Hoping for improved picture and audio.

I posted in this thread a complete review of the picture quality of each film in the collection.
I suggest you go back and read it.
Each film was remastered.

Here's a review of each films lossless DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack:

Lethal Weapon
Like the video, Warner seems to have gone out of their way to also remaster the audio rather than simply upgrade the old Blu-ray's legacy track to this terrific DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack. The front soundstage feels expansive and spacious with many splendidly convincing off-screen directional cues. Imaging, on the whole, is engaging and widespread, nicely drawing viewers into the story. Dynamic range is surprisingly extensive and far-reaching, delivering spot-on clarity and detail to all the unimportant background activity as well as sudden outbursts of action. Low-frequency effects are deep and accurately effective, providing a great deal of depth to gunshots and explosions. Amidst all of this, dialogue remains well-prioritized and intelligible, making this lossless mix a great and highly enjoyable listen. (Audio Rating: 3.5/5)

Lethal Weapon 2
'Lethal Weapon 2' also arrives with improved audio quality, displaying a wider and warmer presentation than its predecessor. Movement between the front three channels is fluid and very well-balanced, while vocals maintain great clarity and intelligibility. Discrete effects are heard off-screen convincingly with excellent details in the mid-range, giving action sequences great fidelity and definition. The low end is surprisingly healthy and responsive as well. Once in a while, the rears provide a few subtle atmospherics, which nicely expand the soundfield. The musical score reaps most of the benefits by consistently bleeding into the background, keeping viewers engaged on the 'Lethal' excitement. (Audio Rating: 3.5/5)

Lethal Weapon 3
As with the previous two movies, part three arrives with an attractive and enjoyable DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack where the music shows the most benefit. Featuring the talents of the legendary Eric Clapton, the score spreads evenly across the soundstage with warmth and clear fidelity. Dynamic range is clean and stable with terrific clarity in the action, while low frequency effects add power and heft to gunshots and explosions. Atmospherics and ambient noises are very mild, playing a low-key role in providing a bit of depth to the design. The center channel delivers strong dialogue reproduction, so fans never miss any of the great humor and silly one-liners. This is a fun and entertaining lossless mix action buffs are sure to enjoy. (Audio Rating: 4/5)

Lethal Weapon 4
The fourth 'Lethal Weapon' installment comes out guns blazing in this DTS-HD MA track, showing the most activity of the entire series. The rears are put to better use in enhancing the soundfield as cars and debris keep whizzing by. A few ambient effects suddenly appear on occasion, but back speakers seem mostly reserved for immersing viewers into the action. The music also takes advantage of the space, bleeding into the background and keeping the listener engaged. Imaging feels wide and welcoming with strong channel separation and good, well-prioritized vocals. Dynamic range is also sharp and expansive, maintaining great clarity amid the pandemonium, and a healthy low end gives every punch and explosion a good deal of power and oomph. (Audio Rating: 4/5)

[TLOE]

The transfers and disc content will be identical; I guess what I should have said is that Warner thinks the buyers are suckers, and I guess they're right given that the sales rank is around 1,500 on Amazon, which is very high. How do you like the Netflix show Lilyhammer, Nordmann?

[timcat4843]

Originally Posted by TLOE

The transfers and disc content will be identical; I guess what I should have said is that Warner
thinks the buyers are suckers, and I guess they're right given that the sales rank is around
1,500 on Amazon, which is very high.

I'am no sucker, so I did the smart thing and ordered the UK Lethal Weapon Collection today.

[Nordmann]

Originally Posted by timcat4843

I posted in this thread a complete review of the picture quality of each film in the collection.
I suggest you go back and read it.
Each film was remastered.

Here's a review of each films lossless DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack:

Lethal Weapon
Like the video, Warner seems to have gone out of their way to also remaster the audio rather than simply upgrade the old Blu-ray's legacy track to this terrific DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack. The front soundstage feels expansive and spacious with many splendidly convincing off-screen directional cues. Imaging, on the whole, is engaging and widespread, nicely drawing viewers into the story. Dynamic range is surprisingly extensive and far-reaching, delivering spot-on clarity and detail to all the unimportant background activity as well as sudden outbursts of action. Low-frequency effects are deep and accurately effective, providing a great deal of depth to gunshots and explosions. Amidst all of this, dialogue remains well-prioritized and intelligible, making this lossless mix a great and highly enjoyable listen. (Audio Rating: 3.5/5)

Lethal Weapon 2
'Lethal Weapon 2' also arrives with improved audio quality, displaying a wider and warmer presentation than its predecessor. Movement between the front three channels is fluid and very well-balanced, while vocals maintain great clarity and intelligibility. Discrete effects are heard off-screen convincingly with excellent details in the mid-range, giving action sequences great fidelity and definition. The low end is surprisingly healthy and responsive as well. Once in a while, the rears provide a few subtle atmospherics, which nicely expand the soundfield. The musical score reaps most of the benefits by consistently bleeding into the background, keeping viewers engaged on the 'Lethal' excitement. (Audio Rating: 3.5/5)

Lethal Weapon 3
As with the previous two movies, part three arrives with an attractive and enjoyable DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack where the music shows the most benefit. Featuring the talents of the legendary Eric Clapton, the score spreads evenly across the soundstage with warmth and clear fidelity. Dynamic range is clean and stable with terrific clarity in the action, while low frequency effects add power and heft to gunshots and explosions. Atmospherics and ambient noises are very mild, playing a low-key role in providing a bit of depth to the design. The center channel delivers strong dialogue reproduction, so fans never miss any of the great humor and silly one-liners. This is a fun and entertaining lossless mix action buffs are sure to enjoy. (Audio Rating: 4/5)

Lethal Weapon 4
The fourth 'Lethal Weapon' installment comes out guns blazing in this DTS-HD MA track, showing the most activity of the entire series. The rears are put to better use in enhancing the soundfield as cars and debris keep whizzing by. A few ambient effects suddenly appear on occasion, but back speakers seem mostly reserved for immersing viewers into the action. The music also takes advantage of the space, bleeding into the background and keeping the listener engaged. Imaging feels wide and welcoming with strong channel separation and good, well-prioritized vocals. Dynamic range is also sharp and expansive, maintaining great clarity amid the pandemonium, and a healthy low end gives every punch and explosion a good deal of power and oomph. (Audio Rating: 4/5)

Ops,sorry.Passed judgement too soon there.Based it on Brown's review of the individual films:P Think I need to buy it myself.

[HuggyBear73]

So I guess parts 1 and 2 won't be availalbe individually for a while now. Kinda like SUPERMAN 1 and 2 which I've been patiently waiting for. Oh well.

[BluBonnet]

Originally Posted by HuggyBear73

So I guess parts 1 and 2 won't be availalbe individually for a while now. Kinda like SUPERMAN 1 and 2 which I've been patiently waiting for. Oh well.

Did you consider getting the set and just selling the ones you don't want? Or do you think nobody's going to want those individually?

[AKORIS]

Originally Posted by timcat4843

I'am no sucker, so I did the smart thing and ordered the UK Lethal Weapon Collection today.

bought it several months back... very happy with it...

[HuggyBear73]

Originally Posted by BluBonnet

Did you consider getting the set and just selling the ones you don't want? Or do you think nobody's going to want those individually?

I was assuming each movie won't be in its own case. If they are, I will indeed buy this set and sell off parts 3 and 4.

[maleaco]

Originally Posted by AKORIS

bought it several months back... very happy with it...

From amazon? Is there anywhere else I can get it since they removed it

[BluBonnet]

Originally Posted by maleaco

From amazon? Is there anywhere else I can get it since they removed it

Which amazon site did you check? On the UK site, it's still available (for £19.99): http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lethal-Weapo...dp/B003V1YHFE/

[TLOE]

Originally Posted by HuggyBear73

I was assuming each movie won't be in its own case. If they are, I will indeed buy this set and sell off parts 3 and 4.

They're packed in a 4 disc case that slides into a paper slipcover, not individually.

[HuggyBear73]

Originally Posted by TLOE

They're packed in a 4 disc case that slides into a paper slipcover, not individually.

So much for that plan.