Total Recall, The Fugitive PQ? - Blu-ray Forum

Nielsb90 · 01-09-2009, 10:01 AM

Im thinking about getting these, but I dont know about the PQ.. Blu-ray.com has rated em both 2.0 (no difference from DVD), while highdefdigest has rated em both 3.5.... What are your opinions.. I have already read the user comments on here but they kinda confuse me

Thanks

Kynch · 01-09-2009, 10:03 AM

I have the French version of The Fugitive and it's probably the same transfer... it looks really bad for a BD, it feels like there's a layer of grey over the whole movie.

As for Total Recall, apparently, the UK version uses a much better transfer and is thus the version to import.

Haaber that helps.

richieb1971 · 01-09-2009, 10:21 AM

Blu ray.com reviews the USA version which is pants for TR. I've got the UK version and its fantastic.

z4017 · 01-09-2009, 10:31 AM

I have the UK version of Total Recall.
PQ-wise it's good, I'll give it 3.5/5. The audio is weak though.

Twankies08 · 01-09-2009, 10:43 AM

The picture quality is about the same on both but I give
the extra bump for The Fugitive because its a better
movie overall!!

z4017 · 01-09-2009, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twankies08

The picture quality is about the same on both but I give
the extra bump for The Fugitive because its a better
movie overall!!

No waaaaay...Total Recall is the best sci-fi movie ever!

Also, you should appreciate that Arnold killed so many bad guys in this movie!

tron3 · 01-09-2009, 01:19 PM

Total Recall should be Totally Recalled. As much as I tried to see the difference over my DVD, there is NONE. It is just like the original Blade Runner crapola before it was remastered.

You would probably get a better picture watching the HD broadcast. Trust me, those people do NOT know what they are saying.

On the other hand, if you never owned the movie and want it badly enough, buy it. Otherwise stick with the DVD for now. Wish I did.

DetroitSportsFan · 01-09-2009, 02:18 PM

Go with the UK version of Total Recall.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Total-Recall...1514210&sr=1-1

HeavyHitter · 01-09-2009, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tron3

Total Recall should be Totally Recalled. As much as I tried to see the difference over my DVD, there is NONE. It is just like the original Blade Runner crapola before it was remastered.

You would probably get a better picture watching the HD broadcast. Trust me, those people do NOT know what they are saying.

On the other hand, if you never owned the movie and want it badly enough, buy it. Otherwise stick with the DVD for now. Wish I did.

I A/B'd both of them and at 1080p and the BD is slightly better. It has a little more detail, film grain can be seen unlike compression artifacting on the DVD, and color rendition is slightly better. For $10, I'd recommend it over the DVD (just sell the DVD if you have it). However, with that said, a remaster would be nice. I suspect, like T2, this is going to be one of those films that will never look remarkably better. The BD has better audio too with the DTS-HD track.

TheZoof · 01-09-2009, 04:37 PM

THey both suck.

Fugitive is top 5 movie all time for me and I can't buy it.

Total Recall I got as a gift. I didn't own the DVD so if this is the case then worth picking it up.

AKORIS · 01-09-2009, 05:27 PM

The US versions of both movies are mediocre for FUGITIVE and as for
TOTAL RECALL-- it's one of the worst PQ of my entire collection!

trust me-- don't buy either-- they'll be re-released someday with better
quality...

jasontkelley1746 · 01-09-2009, 05:29 PM

total recall definitely has the worst PQ out of all of my collection.

LORDs_angellos · 01-09-2009, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheZoof

Fugitive is top 5 movie all time for me and I can't buy it.

Dude, you can get it for $13 from Amazon. You won't be blowing the bank if you buy it now and sell it when a better transfer comes out.

silversnake · 01-09-2009, 05:35 PM

I thought the fugitive PQ wasn't as bad as some people mentioned. I had never seen the movie until I got the blu and I was content with the transfer. I was expecting the italian job transfer with artifacts everywhere etc.

Nielsb90 · 01-09-2009, 05:51 PM

Thanks for all the answers.. I actually never saw either of the movies, but I recently blind bought Predator and I LOVED IT! I thought it looked pretty good on BD too, so I thought I would go ahead and blind buy Total Recall too, if it wasnt for the sucky reviews... Is Total Recall in the same category as Predator or what?

Kynch · 01-09-2009, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nielsb90

Thanks for all the answers.. I actually never saw either of the movies, but I recently blind bought Predator and I LOVED IT! I thought it looked pretty good on BD too, so I thought I would go ahead and blind buy Total Recall too, if it wasnt for the sucky reviews... Is Total Recall in the same category as Predator or what?

It's more futuristic. But it does have Schwarzenegger's undying one liners. ^^

Just make sure to get a European (French, German or UK) version.

borninusa · 01-09-2009, 06:17 PM

I refuse to buy either one of those movies until they get done right. Its hard, for I love them both.

In time...

Josh · 01-09-2009, 06:22 PM

The Fugitive is a lot worse quality wise than Total Recall. The opening credits is riddled with blocking. If I didn't enjoy the film, I wouldn't have bought it. I'm still questioning if I'll ever be able to watch it again.

Total Recall doesn't look as bad, but its no shinning star. But I really enjoy the film, and its never hard to watch (whereas The Fugitive can be). The audio is average and Arnold is on point. I've watched this disc about 3 times, and I still enjoy it.

DeeEmEcks · 01-09-2009, 06:32 PM

what is all this ridiculousness about these movies? Granted i have the UK total recall, but the fugitive looks tons better than the dvd. sure there are some over exposed shots like the night city scenes, but the colors are better and the detail is much better over the DVD. everyone is expecting a 2008 incredible hulk picture with movies and prints that are from a while ago.

Now, could it be better? I suppose. Will there be a better version? I doubt it?

Anyone that says any Blu Ray is the same as the counterpart DVD is blind.

Not trying to start anything, in fact this is all my opinion, please feel free to disagree I won't take it personally if you don't.

jono_0101 · 01-09-2009, 06:35 PM

wow, thanks for the heads up everyone, i saw these on sale at best buy and was thinking about picking them up too, i think ill save my money and hold on to my DVD copies of both for the time being

01-09-2009, 10:01 AM	#1
Nielsb90 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Denmark Home Theater Gallery:38 Blu-ray collection:392 PS3 collection:46 Blu-ray reviews:2 PS3 reviews:6 Trading Score:5	Total Recall, The Fugitive PQ? Im thinking about getting these, but I dont know about the PQ.. Blu-ray.com has rated em both 2.0 (no difference from DVD), while highdefdigest has rated em both 3.5.... What are your opinions.. I have already read the user comments on here but they kinda confuse me Thanks "Now everybody's equal, just don't measure it!" Jesper Lange ohøj

01-09-2009, 10:03 AM	#2
Kynch Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2008 Location:UK Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:58	I have the French version of The Fugitive and it's probably the same transfer... it looks really bad for a BD, it feels like there's a layer of grey over the whole movie. As for Total Recall, apparently, the UK version uses a much better transfer and is thus the version to import. Haaber that helps. For sale: STAR WARS: THE FORCE UNLEASHED (Ultimate Sith Edition) PS3 US Original SteelBook (Mint) Shoot me a PM

01-09-2009, 10:43 AM	#5
Twankies08 Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Panama City, Florida Blu-ray collection:161 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:18	The picture quality is about the same on both but I give the extra bump for The Fugitive because its a better movie overall!! Insignia 42" Plasma Gears Of War 3 Xbox 360 Xbox Live=Twankies08 130+ Blu-Rays and counting

01-09-2009, 01:19 PM	#7
tron3 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2004 Location:New Jersey Blu-ray reviews:3	Total Recall should be Totally Recalled. As much as I tried to see the difference over my DVD, there is NONE. It is just like the original Blade Runner crapola before it was remastered. You would probably get a better picture watching the HD broadcast. Trust me, those people do NOT know what they are saying. On the other hand, if you never owned the movie and want it badly enough, buy it. Otherwise stick with the DVD for now. Wish I did. Proud founder of the blu-bloods. Use "blu-blood" in your signature and become an elite user. To be blu-blooded is commitment to the blu-ray technology. We believe other forms of HD media are inferior. Our goal is educate, support and propagate blu-ray. Creatures of Hard Media http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=43882

01-09-2009, 04:37 PM	#10
TheZoof Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Ottawa,Canada Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:392 PS3 collection:21 Blu-ray reviews:36 PS3 reviews:2 Trading Score:2	THey both suck. Fugitive is top 5 movie all time for me and I can't buy it. Total Recall I got as a gift. I didn't own the DVD so if this is the case then worth picking it up. The Zoof Living Room - Pioneer KRP-500M \| Pioneer Elite SC-25 \| Seiki BD660 \| PS3 \| 360 Speakers - PSB Image B25 Monitor \| PSB Alpha B1 Monitor \| PSB Alpha C1 Monitor \| Velodyne VDR-12 Bedroom - BenQ FP241W 1080P \| Logitech THX Z-560 \| LG GGC-H20L Blu-Ray Drive Fav Blu Right Now - Jaws

01-09-2009, 10:21 AM	#3
richieb1971 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:468 PS3 collection:11 Trading Score:14	Blu ray.com reviews the USA version which is pants for TR. I've got the UK version and its fantastic.

01-09-2009, 10:31 AM	#4
z4017 Senior Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Taiwan Blu-ray collection:4 Trading Score:9	I have the UK version of Total Recall. PQ-wise it's good, I'll give it 3.5/5. The audio is weak though.

01-09-2009, 02:18 PM	#8
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Detroit, MI Blu-ray collection:1547 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:18	Go with the UK version of Total Recall. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Total-Recall...1514210&sr=1-1

01-09-2009, 05:27 PM	#11
AKORIS Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Beautiful Pacific Northwest Blu-ray collection:1386 DVD collection:703 Blu-ray reviews:17	The US versions of both movies are mediocre for FUGITIVE and as for TOTAL RECALL-- it's one of the worst PQ of my entire collection! trust me-- don't buy either-- they'll be re-released someday with better quality...

01-09-2009, 05:29 PM	#12
jasontkelley1746 Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:milwaukee Blu-ray collection:191	total recall definitely has the worst PQ out of all of my collection. 52" Sharp Aquos, 80 GB PS3, 190 Blu's

01-09-2009, 05:35 PM	#14
silversnake Blu-ray Knight Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:21 Blu-ray collection:472 PS3 collection:34 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:31	I thought the fugitive PQ wasn't as bad as some people mentioned. I had never seen the movie until I got the blu and I was content with the transfer. I was expecting the italian job transfer with artifacts everywhere etc. MAIN Samsung 52" 60 hz Denon AVR 890 Polk 5.1 RM85 PS3 320GB Move bundle OPPO-80 Region Free Harmony One Remote Trade Thread

01-09-2009, 05:51 PM	#15
Nielsb90 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Denmark Home Theater Gallery:38 Blu-ray collection:392 PS3 collection:46 Blu-ray reviews:2 PS3 reviews:6 Trading Score:5	Thanks for all the answers.. I actually never saw either of the movies, but I recently blind bought Predator and I LOVED IT! I thought it looked pretty good on BD too, so I thought I would go ahead and blind buy Total Recall too, if it wasnt for the sucky reviews... Is Total Recall in the same category as Predator or what? "Now everybody's equal, just don't measure it!" Jesper Lange ohøj

01-09-2009, 06:17 PM	#17
borninusa Power Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:1254 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:20	I refuse to buy either one of those movies until they get done right. Its hard, for I love them both. In time... Someday we'll look back on this and it will all seem funny

01-09-2009, 06:22 PM	#18
Josh Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:341 PS3 collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:13 Hardware reviews:1 Trading Score:28	The Fugitive is a lot worse quality wise than Total Recall. The opening credits is riddled with blocking. If I didn't enjoy the film, I wouldn't have bought it. I'm still questioning if I'll ever be able to watch it again. Total Recall doesn't look as bad, but its no shinning star. But I really enjoy the film, and its never hard to watch (whereas The Fugitive can be). The audio is average and Arnold is on point. I've watched this disc about 3 times, and I still enjoy it. SUPER POWER NINJA TURBO NEO ULTRA HYPER MEGA MULTI ALPHA META EXTRA UBER PREFIX COMBO!

01-09-2009, 06:32 PM	#19
DeeEmEcks Active Member Member since:Jun 2008 Blu-ray collection:789 PS3 collection:105 Blu-ray reviews:1	what is all this ridiculousness about these movies? Granted i have the UK total recall, but the fugitive looks tons better than the dvd. sure there are some over exposed shots like the night city scenes, but the colors are better and the detail is much better over the DVD. everyone is expecting a 2008 incredible hulk picture with movies and prints that are from a while ago. Now, could it be better? I suppose. Will there be a better version? I doubt it? Anyone that says any Blu Ray is the same as the counterpart DVD is blind. Not trying to start anything, in fact this is all my opinion, please feel free to disagree I won't take it personally if you don't.

01-09-2009, 06:35 PM	#20
jono_0101 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2008 Location:St. Louis Blu-ray collection:164 PS3 collection:37 Trading Score:7	wow, thanks for the heads up everyone, i saw these on sale at best buy and was thinking about picking them up too, i think ill save my money and hold on to my DVD copies of both for the time being

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