The Stendhal Syndrome (1996) - Blu-ray Forum

Blodiak · 03-04-2009, 10:53 PM

anyone have or saw this Blu-Ray ?!?! only 1 user review on the website... I never saw the movie and I wanna know if it's worth the purchase.. thx

Scraps · 03-04-2009, 11:12 PM

Do you mean picture and sound on the bd or the movie in general?
If you mean movie. Do you like or have you seen any Dario Argento movies before?
To me it wasn't a bad movie but one I'd probably grab Used on bd I wouldn't run out and get it.
It's no where as exciting as Suspiria Phenomena or The Bird with the Crystal Plumage(which is on bd too).

Blu Titan · 03-04-2009, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Blodiak

anyone have or saw this Blu-Ray ?!?! only 1 user review on the website... I never saw the movie and I wanna know if it's worth the purchase.. thx

Thanks for reminding me of this movie. I have to purchase it ASAP. Now I only need a good price on it. (Edit) Just ordered the movie from half.com.

Blodiak · 03-05-2009, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Scraps

Do you mean picture and sound on the bd or the movie in general?
If you mean movie. Do you like or have you seen any Dario Argento movies before?
To me it wasn't a bad movie but one I'd probably grab Used on bd I wouldn't run out and get it.
It's no where as exciting as Suspiria Phenomena or The Bird with the Crystal Plumage(which is on bd too).

well everything about it, PQ Audio and the movie itself...
yhea I saw some of Argento's work, not the #1 fan but still as some decent movies...

deadhatetheliving · 03-05-2009, 03:48 AM

I'm a fan of Argento's work and this would fall into the cotegory of Argento in his downfall with Mother of Tears being the worst. I will still pick it up. Just need Deep Red, Tenebre, Inferno, Phenomena, and Opera.

demoni · 03-05-2009, 07:45 AM

There's some heavy noise on the Blu-ray. If its grain or actual noise has been discussed on this forum many times. To me it looks a bit like noise... unfortunately.

And this is far from Argento's best work. I really don't like Asia Argento's acting "skills" (if one can call it a skill...), and there's really no suspense in this one.

I would go for Suspiria, Opera, Tenebre, Bird With The Crystal Plumage (as mentioned before, this is out on Blu-ray), Phenomena and his other old stuff. They kick ass!!!

deadhatetheliving · 03-05-2009, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by demoni

There's some heavy noise on the Blu-ray. If its grain or actual noise has been discussed on this forum many times. To me it looks a bit like noise... unfortunately.

And this is far from Argento's best work. I really don't like Asia Argento's acting "skills" (if one can call it a skill...), and there's really no suspense in this one.

I would go for Suspiria, Opera, Tenebre, Bird With The Crystal Plumage (as mentioned before, this is out on Blu-ray), Phenomena and his other old stuff. They kick ass!!!

IMHO his best movie in the last 10 years was Sleepless.

Mr. Al · 03-05-2009, 08:34 AM

I agree with Sleepless.

. I have it on the f*cked screen US version.

I watched Stendhal Syndrome on dvd years ago and didn't really like it. Sold it a week later. I would get the The Bird with the Crystal Plumage instead.

deadhatetheliving · 03-05-2009, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Al

I agree with Sleepless.

. I have it on the f*cked screen US version.

I watched Stendhal Syndrome on dvd years ago and didn't really like it. Sold it a week later. I would get the The Bird with the Crystal Plumage instead.

I have a used VHS i got from Hollywood Video

demoni · 03-05-2009, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by deadhatetheliving

IMHO his best movie in the last 10 years was Sleepless.

Yep, that's the best since Trauma. I liked the two Masters of Horror episodes he directed though. The Pelts episode being VERY gory!!!!!

Blodiak · 03-27-2009, 04:18 AM

I just watched my copy of the movie, IT'S THE WORST BLU-RAY I EVER SAW !!!

my god the PQ was so horrible, For the first time I had to put my TV on cinema mode wich I usually dislike because my custom or even standard setting was full of noise/grain it was unwatchable...The movie is also terrible, acting, plot, corny dialogue (it's really bad, Asia Argento is awful...) seriously I'm pissed I paid 30$ for this piece of garbage, it's not even a horror or suspense movie...

The scene where Anna (Asia Argento) wants to beat up her ex-boyfriend for having sex is one of the worst scene I ever saw in any movie...

demoni · 03-27-2009, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Blodiak

I just watched my copy of the movie, IT'S THE WORST BLU-RAY I EVER SAW !!!

my god the PQ was so horrible, For the first time I had to put my TV on cinema mode wich I usually dislike because my custom or even standard setting was full of noise/grain it was unwatchable...The movie is also terrible, acting, plot, corny dialogue (it's really bad, Asia Argento is awful...) seriously I'm pissed I paid 30$ for this piece of garbage, it's not even a horror or suspense movie...

The scene where Anna (Asia Argento) wants to beat up her ex-boyfriend for having sex is one of the worst scene I ever saw in any movie...

hehe, it's not one of Argento's best, I agree. And Asia is a really bad actor.

As for the noise/grain thing I think this movie is supposed to be this way. You may or may not like it, but that's how it is...

matthieuxdetoux · 03-27-2009, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by demoni

hehe, it's not one of Argento's best, I agree. And Asia is a really bad actor.

As for the noise/grain thing I think this movie is supposed to be this way. You may or may not like it, but that's how it is...

Agreed, Better to start with something earlier in Argento's cannon. Preferably anything before Trauma.

The Bird With the Crystal Plumage blu is amazing. I've watched it 3 times already.

The PQ on this is pretty horrendous, but a lot of european films are grainy as hell.

MTRodaba2468 · 03-27-2009, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by matthieuxdetoux

The Bird With the Crystal Plumage blu is amazing. I've watched it 3 times already.

I've been planning on picking up Crystal Plumage.

I REALLY want Suspiria on Blu...

matthieuxdetoux · 03-27-2009, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by MTRodaba2468

I've been planning on picking up Crystal Plumage.

I REALLY want Suspiria on Blu...

+1000000

I've said publicly (on this site) that the day I hear about a release date for this film, I will purchase a 60 inch plasma.

That movie will look effing amazing in high def.

Blodiak · 03-28-2009, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by demoni

hehe, it's not one of Argento's best, I agree. And Asia is a really bad actor.

As for the noise/grain thing I think this movie is supposed to be this way. You may or may not like it, but that's how it is...

how can a blu-ray supposed to be this way ??!?! it's unwatchable, can't they just take all the noise/grain off for a blu-ray ?...

GGX · 03-28-2009, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Blodiak

how can a blu-ray supposed to be this way ??!?! it's unwatchable, can't they just take all the noise/grain off for a blu-ray ?...

If its true to the source then its fine and should be left in. When you try to remove grain is scrubs the fine detail away.

demoni · 03-30-2009, 07:42 AM

+1

We have to stop demanding crystal clean images on all releases. I believe that the point with a Blu-ray release is to preserve the original intended version of the movie... in high deffinition.

If a director wanted grain in his movie, why would you want a version without this?

Deadset · 10-18-2010, 04:44 PM

I was going to pick this up, but there appears to be a big disconnect between what the reviewer says about video quality and the user reviews.

I'm not just talking about a fine layer of grain. It looks like some users are saying there is digital noise throughout the movie? Can anyone confirm this? I tend to usually trust Martin on the reviews...but I wanted to make sure.

demoni · 10-19-2010, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Deadset

I was going to pick this up, but there appears to be a big disconnect between what the reviewer says about video quality and the user reviews.

I'm not just talking about a fine layer of grain. It looks like some users are saying there is digital noise throughout the movie? Can anyone confirm this? I tend to usually trust Martin on the reviews...but I wanted to make sure.

You need to see it for yourself... and be the judge.

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03-04-2009, 10:53 PM	#1
Blodiak Special Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Le Canada 4K collection:60 Blu-ray collection:457 DVD collection:71 Blu-ray reviews: 62 Trading Score:8	The Stendhal Syndrome (1996) anyone have or saw this Blu-Ray ?!?! only 1 user review on the website... I never saw the movie and I wanna know if it's worth the purchase.. thx Last edited by Scottie; 03-28-2017 at 04:49 AM.

03-04-2009, 11:12 PM	#2
Scraps Junior Member Member since:Mar 2009 Blu-ray reviews:3	Do you mean picture and sound on the bd or the movie in general? If you mean movie. Do you like or have you seen any Dario Argento movies before? To me it wasn't a bad movie but one I'd probably grab Used on bd I wouldn't run out and get it. It's no where as exciting as Suspiria Phenomena or The Bird with the Crystal Plumage(which is on bd too).

03-05-2009, 03:48 AM	#5
deadhatetheliving Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Virginia Beach, VA Home Theater Gallery:51 4K collection:812 Blu-ray collection:2694 DVD collection:90 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:7	I'm a fan of Argento's work and this would fall into the cotegory of Argento in his downfall with Mother of Tears being the worst. I will still pick it up. Just need Deep Red, Tenebre, Inferno, Phenomena, and Opera.

03-05-2009, 07:45 AM	#6
demoni Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	There's some heavy noise on the Blu-ray. If its grain or actual noise has been discussed on this forum many times. To me it looks a bit like noise... unfortunately. And this is far from Argento's best work. I really don't like Asia Argento's acting "skills" (if one can call it a skill...), and there's really no suspense in this one. I would go for Suspiria, Opera, Tenebre, Bird With The Crystal Plumage (as mentioned before, this is out on Blu-ray), Phenomena and his other old stuff. They kick ass!!!

03-05-2009, 08:34 AM	#8
Mr. Al Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Alberta, Canada Blu-ray collection:1676	I agree with Sleepless. . I have it on the f*cked screen US version. I watched Stendhal Syndrome on dvd years ago and didn't really like it. Sold it a week later. I would get the The Bird with the Crystal Plumage instead.

03-27-2009, 04:18 AM	#11
Blodiak Special Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Le Canada 4K collection:60 Blu-ray collection:457 DVD collection:71 Blu-ray reviews: 62 Trading Score:8	I just watched my copy of the movie, IT'S THE WORST BLU-RAY I EVER SAW !!! my god the PQ was so horrible, For the first time I had to put my TV on cinema mode wich I usually dislike because my custom or even standard setting was full of noise/grain it was unwatchable...The movie is also terrible, acting, plot, corny dialogue (it's really bad, Asia Argento is awful...) seriously I'm pissed I paid 30$ for this piece of garbage, it's not even a horror or suspense movie... The scene where Anna (Asia Argento) wants to beat up her ex-boyfriend for having sex is one of the worst scene I ever saw in any movie...

03-30-2009, 07:42 AM	#18
demoni Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	+1 We have to stop demanding crystal clean images on all releases. I believe that the point with a Blu-ray release is to preserve the original intended version of the movie... in high deffinition. If a director wanted grain in his movie, why would you want a version without this?

10-18-2010, 04:44 PM	#19
Deadset Man in the Box Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Home Theater Gallery:28 4K collection:247 Blu-ray collection:2478 DVD collection:214 iTunes collection:3 Prime collection:52 Blu-ray reviews: 14 Trading Score:34	I was going to pick this up, but there appears to be a big disconnect between what the reviewer says about video quality and the user reviews. I'm not just talking about a fine layer of grain. It looks like some users are saying there is digital noise throughout the movie? Can anyone confirm this? I tend to usually trust Martin on the reviews...but I wanted to make sure.

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