The Secret of Kells - Blu-ray Forum

E_I · 09-24-2010, 02:01 PM

Coming October 5.

The Secret of Kells Blu-ray Review

Anyone getting this? I heard about the movie when it was nominated for a Academy Award for Best Animated Film (whereas Ponyo didn't) earlier this year, but I forgot all about it. I imagine this will look fantastic on Blu-ray.

Belmont · 09-24-2010, 03:26 PM

I missed this in theaters, but I'll be renting it as soon as it comes out - The art style looks like it would be amazing on Blu Ray. Definitely excited to see it!

toddly6666 · 09-24-2010, 04:08 PM

Thiw movie is an unquestionable blind-buy on blu-ray for anyone that loves great animated films.

E_I · 09-24-2010, 05:49 PM

The only thing is that it's pretty expensive on Amazon. $35.99 is too high...but it'll probably come down (hopefully to How to Train Your Dragon price $24.99)

Jr7936 · 09-24-2010, 05:56 PM

its 24.99 on bestbuy.com

toddly6666 · 09-24-2010, 10:57 PM

Let me put it this way:

Cats&Dogs 2 should be sold for 10 bucks.
Toy Story 3 should be sold for 20 bucks.
The Secret of Kells should be sold for 30 bucks.

You are paying for a seriously-made quality film - whatever amount the stores sell this film for, you will be getting a bargain.

arcadeforest · 09-25-2010, 12:00 AM

I plan on getting it, looks good and I'm anxious to watch it.

g.schweet · 09-25-2010, 07:53 PM

I haven't been this excited for a release since Ponyo came out on blu.
Hopefully I'll be able to actually pick it up in-store somewhere on release day, because it's somewhat under the radar.

Jim Purcell · 09-25-2010, 08:10 PM

Day One impulse buy for me. The Trailer was impressive. And I love HD animation.

DiscoDan · 09-26-2010, 12:54 AM

I'll definitely be renting this

hidef al · 09-26-2010, 01:03 AM

FYE has it out early. I bought mine today.

AFightingPanda · 09-26-2010, 01:07 AM

I am an animation nut, I have heard nothing but good things. I am giving this a pure blind buy and hoping for the best. Last time I did that it didn't turn out that great (Ponyo) but I am hoping for better this time around!

Jim Purcell · 09-26-2010, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hidef al

FYE has it out early. I bought mine today.

How much was it retail?

Kirben · 09-26-2010, 01:54 AM

Does the Blu-Ray include all the extras from the Irish DVD release?

The Irish DVD release offered the following extras:
Director commentary
Extended sequences
Behind the Scenes at Digital Graphics, Belgium
From Pencil to Final Picture - Clip 1
From Pencil to Final Picture - Clip 2
Short film - Cuilin Dualach
Secret of the Kells Trailer
Galleries (Scene Illustrations, Characters, Visual Development, Background & Props)

Finally is the Blu-Ray region free?

hidef al · 09-26-2010, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Purcell

How much was it retail?

$29.99

It's kinda high but it should be well worth it.

hidef al · 09-26-2010, 02:01 AM

Here's the pic of the back. Not sure if it's region free or not.

splintersan · 09-26-2010, 02:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AFightingPanda

I am an animation nut, I have heard nothing but good things. I am giving this a pure blind buy and hoping for the best. Last time I did that it didn't turn out that great (Ponyo) but I am hoping for better this time around!

You didn't like PONYO? That's unfortunate.

This is a great film, I caught it back in the early part of the year and was pretty upset that it was only being released on DVD, didn't buy it in hope that it would eventually be released on blu. Glad I waited. I'll definitely be picking this up when it comes down in a price a little.

Any one who hasn't seen it I recommend the blind buy if you like animation.

Jim Purcell · 09-26-2010, 03:37 AM

Question, Was this film always in English? Or is this a new English dub? Are there any other spoken language tracks and subtitles?

toddly6666 · 09-26-2010, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Purcell

Question, Was this film always in English? Or is this a new English dub? Are there any other spoken language tracks and subtitles?

yup, always in English and it's the same English audio as the original.

tkcom · 09-28-2010, 06:06 AM

So it's DTS 5.1 instead of Dolby 2.0 as indicated on the site... phew! Almost a dealbreaker there.

09-24-2010, 02:01 PM	#1
E_I Special Member Member since:Dec 2007	The Secret of Kells Coming October 5. The Secret of Kells Blu-ray Review Anyone getting this? I heard about the movie when it was nominated for a Academy Award for Best Animated Film (whereas Ponyo didn't) earlier this year, but I forgot all about it. I imagine this will look fantastic on Blu-ray. Last edited by Deciazulado; 10-08-2010 at 10:59 PM.

09-24-2010, 03:26 PM	#2
Belmont Active Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:The Great Rainy Pacific Northwest Blu-ray collection:45 Blu-ray reviews: 4	I missed this in theaters, but I'll be renting it as soon as it comes out - The art style looks like it would be amazing on Blu Ray. Definitely excited to see it!

09-24-2010, 04:08 PM	#3
toddly6666 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Hong Kong Home Theater Gallery:20 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:1441 DVD collection:31 Blu-ray reviews: 290 Trading Score:61	Thiw movie is an unquestionable blind-buy on blu-ray for anyone that loves great animated films.

09-24-2010, 05:49 PM	#4
E_I Special Member Member since:Dec 2007	The only thing is that it's pretty expensive on Amazon. $35.99 is too high...but it'll probably come down (hopefully to How to Train Your Dragon price $24.99)

09-24-2010, 05:56 PM	#5
Jr7936 Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 4K collection:44 Blu-ray collection:1299 DVD collection:167 Digital collection:49 Trading Score:245	its 24.99 on bestbuy.com

09-24-2010, 10:57 PM	#6
toddly6666 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Hong Kong Home Theater Gallery:20 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:1441 DVD collection:31 Blu-ray reviews: 290 Trading Score:61	Let me put it this way: Cats&Dogs 2 should be sold for 10 bucks. Toy Story 3 should be sold for 20 bucks. The Secret of Kells should be sold for 30 bucks. You are paying for a seriously-made quality film - whatever amount the stores sell this film for, you will be getting a bargain.

09-25-2010, 12:00 AM	#7
arcadeforest Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Apr 2010 Location:Sherwood Forest Blu-ray collection:917 DVD collection:54 Digital collection:92 Trading Score:3	I plan on getting it, looks good and I'm anxious to watch it.

09-25-2010, 07:53 PM	#8
g.schweet Active Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010 Blu-ray collection:490 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:49	I haven't been this excited for a release since Ponyo came out on blu. Hopefully I'll be able to actually pick it up in-store somewhere on release day, because it's somewhat under the radar.

09-25-2010, 08:10 PM	#9
Jim Purcell Power Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2010 4K collection:99 Blu-ray collection:1004 DVD collection:265	Day One impulse buy for me. The Trailer was impressive. And I love HD animation.

09-26-2010, 12:54 AM	#10
DiscoDan Expert Member Member since:Jul 2010 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:168 Blu-ray reviews:2	I'll definitely be renting this

09-26-2010, 01:03 AM	#11
hidef al Trading Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Orange, California Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:1300 DVD collection:6 Trading Score:184	FYE has it out early. I bought mine today.

09-26-2010, 01:07 AM	#12
AFightingPanda Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Iowa 4K collection:174 Blu-ray collection:864 DVD collection:33 Trading Score:9	I am an animation nut, I have heard nothing but good things. I am giving this a pure blind buy and hoping for the best. Last time I did that it didn't turn out that great (Ponyo) but I am hoping for better this time around!

09-26-2010, 01:54 AM	#14
Kirben Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2010 Location:Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 4K collection:42 Blu-ray collection:611 DVD collection:831	Does the Blu-Ray include all the extras from the Irish DVD release? The Irish DVD release offered the following extras: Director commentary Extended sequences Behind the Scenes at Digital Graphics, Belgium From Pencil to Final Picture - Clip 1 From Pencil to Final Picture - Clip 2 Short film - Cuilin Dualach Secret of the Kells Trailer Galleries (Scene Illustrations, Characters, Visual Development, Background & Props) Finally is the Blu-Ray region free?

09-26-2010, 02:01 AM	#16
hidef al Trading Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Orange, California Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:1300 DVD collection:6 Trading Score:184	Here's the pic of the back. Not sure if it's region free or not.

09-26-2010, 03:37 AM	#18
Jim Purcell Power Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2010 4K collection:99 Blu-ray collection:1004 DVD collection:265	Question, Was this film always in English? Or is this a new English dub? Are there any other spoken language tracks and subtitles?

09-28-2010, 06:06 AM	#20
tkcom New Member Member since:Sep 2009 Blu-ray collection:24	So it's DTS 5.1 instead of Dolby 2.0 as indicated on the site... phew! Almost a dealbreaker there.

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