Opinions on PQ and sound of Sin City - Blu-ray Forum

McHugh · 11-16-2008, 04:58 AM

I saw Sin City at the local Best Buy about a week ago and have been planning to buy it but I was hoping to see some opinions and or comments on its picture quality and sound quality. Anyone pick it up yet? Thanks.

STARSCREAM · 11-16-2008, 06:50 AM

I'd love to comment on it but it's not out over here yet!

I'm sure the pq and aq is outstanding. You know alba will look good!

Verbal · 11-16-2008, 08:54 AM

It's very good, on both counts. Not perfect (it's a bit soft in spots, and I saw some edging), but a very good representation of the movie I remember from the cinema.

No extras though...that may be a problem for you, but I only really care about the movie.

R3DRUM · 11-16-2008, 11:07 AM

I thought both PQ and AQ were stunning with Sin City, actually quite outstanding IMO. The no extras did not bother me like the above poster but it might be a deal breaker for some.

Petra_Kalbrain · 11-16-2008, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by R3DRUM

I thought both PQ and AQ were stunning with Sin City, actually quite outstanding IMO. The no extras did not bother me like the above poster but it might be a deal breaker for some.

I'll be getting the BD for sure. As for extras? I'm fine with my Collector's Edition DVD that was released. It is one of maybe 3 DVDs that I'll hold onto in the case of a double dip.

dvd_mazter · 11-16-2008, 02:21 PM

Both the PQ and AQ are fantastic. I wrote a review up in the user reviews forum.
http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies...ow=userreviews

zombieking · 11-16-2008, 03:36 PM

Definitely a purchase if no extras are ok with you.

xander · 11-16-2008, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by zombieking

Definitely a purchase if no extras are ok with you.

Absolutely, it looks and sounds great. I would also recommend Form Dusk Till Dawn, another Rodriguez directed pic that made it's Blu debut with Sin City.

McHugh · 11-16-2008, 08:15 PM

Thanks to everyone for their comments. Based on your recommendations, I picked up Sin City today from Best Buy for only $19.99 Canadian. I am interested in From Dusk to Dawn as well, and wasn't aware that it was available. Is it in its proper ratio? I believe the standard definition version was not anamorphic.

xander · 11-16-2008, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by McHugh

Thanks to everyone for their comments. Based on your recommendations, I picked up Sin City today from Best Buy for only $19.99 Canadian. I am interested in From Dusk to Dawn as well, and wasn't aware that it was available. Is it in its proper ratio? I believe the standard definition version was not anamorphic.

Indeed it is, that was the best part for me, given the lack of even a anamorphic transfer on DVD. It has great PQ/SQ for it's age and budget. Great upgrade.

Johk · 12-02-2008, 02:38 AM

A bit late, but I finally watched Sin City (at 12.99$ I couldn't wait for the US release)... Anyway...

PQ looks really great, AQ was really good in general (DTS-HD MA) but I though the dialog sounded had a bit... I don't really know how to describe it but it had kinda of a trebly sound in the background. Is it just me? It's the first time I notice that... I might be wrong. I might have to listen to the DVD to compare a bit. Anyway don't flame me for this I just wanted to know if anybody noticed something similar.

Also the movie was really good as always!

Edit: I watched the scene where Shlubb and Klump are guarding Roarke Jr's Jaguar E Typetbefore Bruce Willis knocks them out with a pipe on my DVD version and I noticed the same thing about the dialog of the two guys, I don't notice that with Bruce internal dialog, so I guess it's in the master track. I also found this from WSR: Narration is recorded rather well, with superb articulation, but dialogue often sounds unnatural and distorted. A tinny reverberation can be heard throughout the film when subjects talk. Perhaps the reverb is the ringing sound I hear.

Finally after seeing revisiting the DVD, I can say that the improvements in the PQ is really noticeable for the blu-ray.

croller584 · 12-02-2008, 07:04 AM

Probably a stupid question, but I will ask anyway...

I was looking into ordering Sin City and From Dusk Til Dawn from Amazon's Canadian site. I live in the United States, and even after shipping I'm only paying $30 (US), is there a reason why these releases are so inexpensive?

I know this sounds like a bad thing to "complain" about, but I'm just curious.

DeeChizzle · 12-02-2008, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by croller584

Probably a stupid question, but I will ask anyway...

I was looking into ordering Sin City and From Dusk Til Dawn from Amazon's Canadian site. I live in the United States, and even after shipping I'm only paying $30 (US), is there a reason why these releases are so inexpensive?

I know this sounds like a bad thing to "complain" about, but I'm just curious.

Exchange rate. Like the U.S. Dollar, the Canadian Dollar is losing it's value. If you'd rather spend more $$ then try purchasing a Japanese import BD.

In reference to the thread topic, the PQ is TOP NOTCH!

robertc88 · 12-02-2008, 01:03 PM

Got it from amazon.ca back when and spent more than some others would but no regrets whatsoever. I really like this movie and the PQ and AQ weren't reference (how many BDs are?) but very very good. All told, 4.5 IMHO.

Eternalnow · 12-02-2008, 02:20 PM

My copy of Sin City is slowly making its way to my house...only a few more days to go (I hope)!

11-16-2008, 04:58 AM	#1
McHugh Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Calgary, Alberta, Canada Blu-ray collection:71	Opinions on PQ and sound of Sin City I saw Sin City at the local Best Buy about a week ago and have been planning to buy it but I was hoping to see some opinions and or comments on its picture quality and sound quality. Anyone pick it up yet? Thanks. Sony SXRD KDS60A2020 - 1080P Panasonic DMP-BDT220 Blu-ray player Motorola HD DCT 3400 PVR Sony STR-DA1000ES Receiver Paradigm Speakers and Sub

11-16-2008, 06:50 AM	#2
STARSCREAM Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Dagobah Blu-ray collection:148 PS3 collection:5 PS3 reviews:2 Hardware reviews:3 Trading Score:3	I'd love to comment on it but it's not out over here yet! I'm sure the pq and aq is outstanding. You know alba will look good! You wouldn't like me when I'm angry

11-16-2008, 08:54 AM	#3
Verbal Expert Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Toronto, ON Blu-ray reviews:5	It's very good, on both counts. Not perfect (it's a bit soft in spots, and I saw some edging), but a very good representation of the movie I remember from the cinema. No extras though...that may be a problem for you, but I only really care about the movie. My BD Collection - 543 and counting PSN: Verbose

11-16-2008, 11:07 AM	#4
R3DRUM Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:106 Blu-ray reviews:1	I thought both PQ and AQ were stunning with Sin City, actually quite outstanding IMO. The no extras did not bother me like the above poster but it might be a deal breaker for some. Panasonic 1080p 42" Plasma TH42-PZ85U Panasonic Blu-Ray Player DMP-BD35 PS3 80 Gig Harman Kardon 7.1 Channel HDMI Home Theatre Receiver (AVR254)

11-16-2008, 02:21 PM	#6
dvd_mazter Power Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Winnipeg, Manitoba Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:487 Blu-ray reviews: 146	Both the PQ and AQ are fantastic. I wrote a review up in the user reviews forum. http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies...ow=userreviews Read comics! Watch Movies! Experience Music! Enjoy Life! Pop-Punk will never die!!!

11-16-2008, 03:36 PM	#7
zombieking Special Member Member since:May 2007 Location:CANADA Blu-ray collection:304 Blu-ray reviews: 18	Definitely a purchase if no extras are ok with you. You're in my spot...

11-16-2008, 08:15 PM	#9
McHugh Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Calgary, Alberta, Canada Blu-ray collection:71	Got It Thanks to everyone for their comments. Based on your recommendations, I picked up Sin City today from Best Buy for only $19.99 Canadian. I am interested in From Dusk to Dawn as well, and wasn't aware that it was available. Is it in its proper ratio? I believe the standard definition version was not anamorphic. Sony SXRD KDS60A2020 - 1080P Panasonic DMP-BDT220 Blu-ray player Motorola HD DCT 3400 PVR Sony STR-DA1000ES Receiver Paradigm Speakers and Sub

12-02-2008, 02:38 AM	#11
Johk Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:583 PS3 collection:26 Blu-ray reviews:1 Hardware reviews:1 Trading Score:2	A bit late, but I finally watched Sin City (at 12.99$ I couldn't wait for the US release)... Anyway... PQ looks really great, AQ was really good in general (DTS-HD MA) but I though the dialog sounded had a bit... I don't really know how to describe it but it had kinda of a trebly sound in the background. Is it just me? It's the first time I notice that... I might be wrong. I might have to listen to the DVD to compare a bit. Anyway don't flame me for this I just wanted to know if anybody noticed something similar. Also the movie was really good as always! Edit: I watched the scene where Shlubb and Klump are guarding Roarke Jr's Jaguar E Typetbefore Bruce Willis knocks them out with a pipe on my DVD version and I noticed the same thing about the dialog of the two guys, I don't notice that with Bruce internal dialog, so I guess it's in the master track. I also found this from WSR: Narration is recorded rather well, with superb articulation, but dialogue often sounds unnatural and distorted. A tinny reverberation can be heard throughout the film when subjects talk. Perhaps the reverb is the ringing sound I hear. Finally after seeing revisiting the DVD, I can say that the improvements in the PQ is really noticeable for the blu-ray. Turn Me Up! Last edited by Johk; 12-02-2008 at 03:36 PM.

12-02-2008, 07:04 AM	#12
croller584 Member Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:48	Probably a stupid question, but I will ask anyway... I was looking into ordering Sin City and From Dusk Til Dawn from Amazon's Canadian site. I live in the United States, and even after shipping I'm only paying $30 (US), is there a reason why these releases are so inexpensive? I know this sounds like a bad thing to "complain" about, but I'm just curious.

12-02-2008, 01:03 PM	#14
robertc88 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007	Got it from amazon.ca back when and spent more than some others would but no regrets whatsoever. I really like this movie and the PQ and AQ weren't reference (how many BDs are?) but very very good. All told, 4.5 IMHO.

12-02-2008, 02:20 PM	#15
Eternalnow Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Blu-ray collection:79 Blu-ray reviews:12	My copy of Sin City is slowly making its way to my house...only a few more days to go (I hope)!

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