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Lt. Aldo Raine · 09-27-2009, 05:02 AM

i wanted to pick up xxx on bd at future shop cuz it dropped in price, i like this movie but just wana know if its a good transfer with good pq? ive never seen any scenes from it and neither have my friends
the reviewer gave the pq a low score and users gave it high so theres mixed feelings...
the audio looks like it rocks but is the pq worth the buy?
thanx

saginawjuggalo · 09-27-2009, 05:30 AM

Take a look at how many user reviewers were banned... Many of them new members going around giving everything 5 stars, many using multiple accounts for whatever purpose...

xXx is well known for being a crap transfer. It's one of Sony's first few Blu's... A rushed disc and it shows!

indiephantom · 09-27-2009, 05:31 AM

I've seen it and it looks okay, but very soft in certain scenes. It was an early BD effort and at times it kind of shows. But then at other times, it will blow you away. The BD only has the theatrical cut. The AQ was great, though. Probably worth it if you're a fan of the film and can get it for 10 bucks or less.

saginawjuggalo · 09-27-2009, 05:35 AM

^^^ Yup, the PQ is very inconsistent.

crazyBLUE · 09-27-2009, 05:35 AM

It was worth the money I spent on it . The audio is great too !

Lt. Aldo Raine · 09-27-2009, 05:36 AM

thanx alot for the quick replies guys, im jus gona hold off on buying it, hopefully a re release in the future!

ScarredLungs · 09-27-2009, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by iceman_mw21

thanx alot for the quick replies guys, im jus gona hold off on buying it, hopefully a re release in the future!

I agree with what has already been said; but I would go ahead and pick it up. It is better then the DVD version and, if you enjoy it, you might as well go pick it up. IF you are just waiting for a re-release, that has not been announced, you could be waiting a very long time.

vegeta88 · 09-30-2009, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by cvm

I agree with what has already been said; but I would go ahead and pick it up. It is better then the DVD version and, if you enjoy it, you might as well go pick it up. IF you are just waiting for a re-release, that has not been announced, you could be waiting a very long time.

Hmm, I have been straddling the fence on whether or not to buy it. I do not own the DVD and I enjoy it; far from my favorite but it has its moments. I might have to pick it up sometime if there are no current plans for a re-release.

Zaphod · 09-30-2009, 09:22 AM

You may be holding out for a long time on a re-release. The PQ is on the lower end of an OK transfer, but one I still wouldn't pay more than $7.00 for it, I would consider at $5.00.

Re-releases due to bad transfers are almost non-existant, the only one that I know of is The Fifth Element, which was a horrible transfer, and POTC 1, but that was due to framing.

I really like the movie, and was really wanting to like the transfer, but if ultimately was just a big let down...

More than likely if there is a re-release it will be the Unrated Director's Cut, not just a rehash with a improved transfer.

09-27-2009, 05:02 AM	#1
Lt. Aldo Raine Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:289 Blu-ray reviews: 11	xxx worth the bd buy? i wanted to pick up xxx on bd at future shop cuz it dropped in price, i like this movie but just wana know if its a good transfer with good pq? ive never seen any scenes from it and neither have my friends the reviewer gave the pq a low score and users gave it high so theres mixed feelings... the audio looks like it rocks but is the pq worth the buy? thanx

09-30-2009, 09:22 AM	#9
Zaphod Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2007 Location:A small planet somewhere in the vicinity of Betelgeuse. Blu-ray collection:350 Trading Score:4	You may be holding out for a long time on a re-release. The PQ is on the lower end of an OK transfer, but one I still wouldn't pay more than $7.00 for it, I would consider at $5.00. Re-releases due to bad transfers are almost non-existant, the only one that I know of is The Fifth Element, which was a horrible transfer, and POTC 1, but that was due to framing. I really like the movie, and was really wanting to like the transfer, but if ultimately was just a big let down... More than likely if there is a re-release it will be the Unrated Director's Cut, not just a rehash with a improved transfer. Last edited by Zaphod; 09-30-2009 at 09:27 AM.

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09-27-2009, 05:30 AM	#2
saginawjuggalo Power Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Saginaw, Michigan 4K collection:167 Blu-ray collection:2058 DVD collection:85 iTunes collection:1 Trading Score:2	Take a look at how many user reviewers were banned... Many of them new members going around giving everything 5 stars, many using multiple accounts for whatever purpose... xXx is well known for being a crap transfer. It's one of Sony's first few Blu's... A rushed disc and it shows!

09-27-2009, 05:31 AM	#3
indiephantom Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray reviews: 14	I've seen it and it looks okay, but very soft in certain scenes. It was an early BD effort and at times it kind of shows. But then at other times, it will blow you away. The BD only has the theatrical cut. The AQ was great, though. Probably worth it if you're a fan of the film and can get it for 10 bucks or less.

09-27-2009, 05:35 AM	#4
saginawjuggalo Power Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Saginaw, Michigan 4K collection:167 Blu-ray collection:2058 DVD collection:85 iTunes collection:1 Trading Score:2	^^^ Yup, the PQ is very inconsistent.

09-27-2009, 05:35 AM	#5
crazyBLUE Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Pacific Northwest Home Theater Gallery:89 Blu-ray collection:479 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 38 Trading Score:30	It was worth the money I spent on it . The audio is great too !

09-27-2009, 05:36 AM	#6
Lt. Aldo Raine Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:289 Blu-ray reviews: 11	thanx alot for the quick replies guys, im jus gona hold off on buying it, hopefully a re release in the future!

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