The legend Of ZORRO on BD PQ AND SQ 5/5 - Blu-ray Forum

Scorxpion · 12-15-2007, 04:40 PM

link:

http://www.hometheaterspot.com/fusio...hp?tid/139740/

Video:

"But with BD we can finally appreciate the photography to its fullest, limitations of scaling and compression seemingly no longer apply.

Image clarity and resolution are excellent in both darkness and light. Despite being shot in 35mm, there’s surprisingly little influence of emulsion in the nighttime sequences – possibly manipulated in post correction of the digital intermediate. But, there’s always plenty of fine detail. And shadow delineation remains excellent throughout. A high bit budget prevents artificial noise from compression from ever being a factor as well. "

Audio

"his lossless encoding easily tops both. There’s much more articulate detail than just about anything you’ll hear on DVD. Surrounds are used generously with lots of spacious imaging and detailed flamboyance in the big effects sequences. It’s really like a whole new experience compared to DVD in sound too.

Enjoy it...

blackhawktraffic · 12-15-2007, 04:54 PM

Good to hear, I love the movie

cajmoyper · 12-15-2007, 04:56 PM

Not a good enough movie to matter.

sj001 · 12-15-2007, 04:57 PM

Never saw the movie, how does it compare to the first one?

BigRick · 12-15-2007, 05:00 PM

i bought it last night at frys since they have it there for 9.99 and also got Black Hawk Down. The PQ on Zorro is just simply stunning. Also when i went to Frys i seriously saw about 15-20 people buying Blu's since they have the BOGO going on and the HD-DEAD section was empty.

cajmoyper · 12-15-2007, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by sj001

Never saw the movie, how does it compare to the first one?

I say this one was terrible only because of what it had to live up to in the first movie. The Mask of Zorro was the first DVD I ever bought. Along with the Matrix, True Lies, and Wild Wild West.

BigRick · 12-15-2007, 05:06 PM

i on the other hand really love this movie. Especially watching Catherine Zeta Jones in 1080p glory

kowhite · 12-15-2007, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by sj001

Never saw the movie, how does it compare to the first one?

Not well in my opinion. The first I thought an excellent swashbuckler...this one a silly family adventure. It falls prey to many of my pet peeves, including the annoying kid.

owa · 12-15-2007, 06:31 PM

I like the first one a little better but they still had great chemistry in this one so it was enjoyable.

lgans316 · 12-16-2007, 05:03 AM

Boring movie. Would be nice if Sony releases Mask of Zorro and does a BOGO.

Verbal · 12-16-2007, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by sj001

Never saw the movie, how does it compare to the first one?

It doesn't.

Best to forget it ever existed, in my opinion...one of those sequels that tarnishes the original.

JohnGalt · 12-16-2007, 07:38 AM

If it weren't such a beautiful movie it'd pretty much be a complete write-off. I'll probabl pick it up though as it's a modestly enjoyable romp though not in the same league as the first one.

gamer4eva · 12-16-2007, 07:47 AM

didnt like this movie but on the other hand Desperado and Once Upon A Time In Mexico will look amazing on Blu, on dat note even Man On Fire and City Of God which are shot very well will look amazing

LynxFX · 12-16-2007, 09:47 AM

Great, now how about giving us the movie people will actually buy, The Mask of Zorro. Hopefully it will get the same great treatment that this travesty did.

Drewza89 · 03-13-2008, 01:39 AM

I just rented it and the PQ and AQ is incredible. I have watched over 75 Blu-rays at this point, and this one is truly the best in terms of picture and sound. While the movie itself is not nearly as good as The Mask of Zorro, The Legend of Zorro is worth renting just for the PQ/AQ.

Hopefully The Mask of Zorro will be just as good on Blu when they finally release it.

Early Memphis · 12-30-2012, 07:03 AM

Yes, I could've done with a bit less of the kid, but the folks who dismiss this as being a poor follow-up to the first film are way off base (in my not-so-humble opinion). The sparks between Antonio Banderas and Catherine Zeta-Jones were even hotter than the last time out. The stunts, the PQ & the AQ were first rate - and I'm always a sucker for a good relationship between a man and his horse. Zorro's horse, Toronado, is a big part of this movie [(mostly) "played" by a Friesian stallion named Ariaan (who was occasionally replaced by a Friesian gelding

named Tonka)]. Really glad I didn't listen to the naysayers & picked this up - a classic, no, but a fun ride!

Monterey Jack · 12-30-2012, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Early Memphis

The sparks between Antonio Banderas and Catherine Zeta-Jones were even hotter than the last time out.

Oh yeah...

12-15-2007, 04:40 PM	#1
Scorxpion Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Middle East,Lebanon Blu-ray collection:57	The legend Of ZORRO on BD PQ AND SQ 5/5 link: http://www.hometheaterspot.com/fusio...hp?tid/139740/ Video: "But with BD we can finally appreciate the photography to its fullest, limitations of scaling and compression seemingly no longer apply. Image clarity and resolution are excellent in both darkness and light. Despite being shot in 35mm, there’s surprisingly little influence of emulsion in the nighttime sequences – possibly manipulated in post correction of the digital intermediate. But, there’s always plenty of fine detail. And shadow delineation remains excellent throughout. A high bit budget prevents artificial noise from compression from ever being a factor as well. " Audio "his lossless encoding easily tops both. There’s much more articulate detail than just about anything you’ll hear on DVD. Surrounds are used generously with lots of spacious imaging and detailed flamboyance in the big effects sequences. It’s really like a whole new experience compared to DVD in sound too. Enjoy it...

12-15-2007, 05:00 PM	#5
BigRick Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:ANAHEIM, CA Trading Score:3	i bought it last night at frys since they have it there for 9.99 and also got Black Hawk Down. The PQ on Zorro is just simply stunning. Also when i went to Frys i seriously saw about 15-20 people buying Blu's since they have the BOGO going on and the HD-DEAD section was empty. Last edited by BigRick; 12-15-2007 at 05:02 PM.

12-15-2007, 05:06 PM	#7
BigRick Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:ANAHEIM, CA Trading Score:3	i on the other hand really love this movie. Especially watching Catherine Zeta Jones in 1080p glory Last edited by BigRick; 12-15-2007 at 05:10 PM.

12-16-2007, 05:03 AM	#10
lgans316 Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jul 2007 Location:RM16, United Kingdom Blu-ray reviews:17 Trading Score:498	Boring movie. Would be nice if Sony releases Mask of Zorro and does a BOGO. Last edited by lgans316; 12-16-2007 at 05:08 AM.

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blackhawktraffic Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Upland, CA 4K collection:17 Blu-ray collection:18 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:228	Good to hear, I love the movie

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12-15-2007, 04:57 PM	#4
sj001 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Rochester, NY Blu-ray collection:317 DVD collection:17 Trading Score:5	Never saw the movie, how does it compare to the first one?

12-15-2007, 06:31 PM	#9
owa Blu-ray Knight Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 96	I like the first one a little better but they still had great chemistry in this one so it was enjoyable.

12-16-2007, 07:38 AM	#12
JohnGalt Senior Member Member since:Sep 2007 Trading Score:4	If it weren't such a beautiful movie it'd pretty much be a complete write-off. I'll probabl pick it up though as it's a modestly enjoyable romp though not in the same league as the first one.

12-16-2007, 07:47 AM	#13
gamer4eva Special Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Sydney, Australia Blu-ray collection:64 Blu-ray reviews:18	didnt like this movie but on the other hand Desperado and Once Upon A Time In Mexico will look amazing on Blu, on dat note even Man On Fire and City Of God which are shot very well will look amazing

12-16-2007, 09:47 AM	#14
LynxFX Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007	Great, now how about giving us the movie people will actually buy, The Mask of Zorro. Hopefully it will get the same great treatment that this travesty did.

03-13-2008, 01:39 AM	#15
Drewza89 Special Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:3	I just rented it and the PQ and AQ is incredible. I have watched over 75 Blu-rays at this point, and this one is truly the best in terms of picture and sound. While the movie itself is not nearly as good as The Mask of Zorro, The Legend of Zorro is worth renting just for the PQ/AQ. Hopefully The Mask of Zorro will be just as good on Blu when they finally release it.

12-30-2012, 07:03 AM	#16
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