Practical Magic/Witches of Eastwick Blu-ray Release - Blu-ray Forum

mredman · 07-09-2010, 12:25 AM

Is it as good quality as Last boy scout/Last man standing in the PQ and AQ department?

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Practical Magic / The Witches of Eastwick Blu-ray

Practical Magic / The Witches of Eastwick Blu-ray Review

mredman · 07-09-2010, 04:23 PM

anyone?

ScuseMe · 07-09-2010, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by mredman

Is it as good quality as Last boy scout/Last man standing in the PQ and AQ department?

I'd like to know this too.

wonkavision · 07-09-2010, 04:47 PM

In the other thread about this release, someone posted a link to a review that writes about the PQ/AQ. I will post it here to make it all too easy for you: http://www.dvdtown.com/review/practi...k/blu-ray/8220

mredman · 07-09-2010, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by wonkavision

In the other thread about this release, someone posted a link to a review that writes about the PQ/AQ. I will post it here to make it all too easy for you: http://www.dvdtown.com/review/practi...k/blu-ray/8220

Thanks
Sounds like a good release

wonkavision · 07-09-2010, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by mredman

Thanks
Sounds like a good release

I agree...but I haven't bought it yet. I want it to come down a bit in price.
I'm only interested in Witches of Eastwick, I'm not familiar with Practical Magic.

DetroitSportsFan · 07-09-2010, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by wonkavision

In the other thread about this release, someone posted a link to a review that writes about the PQ/AQ. I will post it here to make it all too easy for you: http://www.dvdtown.com/review/practi...k/blu-ray/8220

I would wait for a more reputable review.

wonkavision · 07-09-2010, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

I would wait for a more reputable review.

Like this site? Waiting.

DetroitSportsFan · 07-09-2010, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by wonkavision

Like this site? Waiting.

Or at least a site that didn't give the new Predator release a 8/10 for picture quality.

Leterface · 07-09-2010, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by wonkavision

I agree...but I haven't bought it yet. I want it to come down a bit in price.
I'm only interested in Witches of Eastwick, I'm not familiar with Practical Magic.

I'm only interested in Practical Magic, I'm not familiar with Witches of Eastwick..

DetroitSportsFan · 07-09-2010, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Leterface

I'm only interested in Practical Magic, I'm not familiar with Witches of Eastwick..

WoE is the superior witch film IMO. You should like it.

reanimator · 07-09-2010, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Leterface

I'm only interested in Practical Magic, I'm not familiar with Witches of Eastwick..

Yes, and who is this Jack Nicholson chap who seems to be causing such a stir?

gazza1975 · 07-10-2010, 10:20 AM

Witches Of Eastwick is defo the more superior movie. I have this blu-ray and watched it last night. Iv'e watched it on my dvd many times and as soon as i put this disc in my blu-ray i was like "Wow" It really does look really good for a movie from 1987.There's some grain as you would expect but its so much clearer(Even background detail too) I always remember the tennis match scene looked particulary bad on dvd but here it was like watching a new movie. The audio was ok(I was a bit disappointed they didn't include John Williams Isolated Music score- as was on the dvd)but then this isn't a strong audio film anyway apart from the end and a few thunderstorms throughout. I don't know how Warners have done it but i was really impressed. Im watching Practical Magic at the weekend but i don't remember it being a particularly memeorable film anyway. If you like the movie its well worth the upgrade- I'm probably gonna get the Last Boy Scout combo now too. I hope Warners makes Mars Attacks look this good too when it comes out !

BillieCassin · 07-10-2010, 12:31 PM

Thanks for the review, gazza!

spidermanonu · 07-10-2010, 12:47 PM

both movies look great and sound it too for there age, most eighties and 90's movies were done on film that detoriated easie but it seems that these two movies were well taken care of. I liked both of them

Woodstove · 07-11-2010, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by wonkavision

Like this site? Waiting.

We'll have our review up soon--Monday at the latest--but, yes, both films look decent on Blu-ray.

Colors in Practical Magic seem a bit overpumped to my eyes, and the overall look is a little soft for both, but really, not much to complain about. Certainly no overt DNR/EE/compression artifacts. If you like the films, there's no real reason not to pick this two-fer up.

-Casey

BillieCassin · 07-11-2010, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Woodstove

Colors in Practical Magic seem a bit overpumped to my eyes, and the overall look is a little soft for both, but really, not much to complain about.

If I recall correctly it was like that in the theater. Nicole Kidman's hair especially stands out in my memory.

Look forward to the review!

Blu Titan · 07-19-2010, 08:09 PM

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Practical Magic/Witches of Eastwick Blu-ray Review

antennahead · 03-11-2015, 05:36 AM

Loved Witches of Eastwick, but wasn't a fan of Practical Magic. I really didn't want the combo Blu ray. Amazon France has the stand alone Blu ray of Witches of Eastwick for 8.64 euros..... with the present conversion rate it is cheap even with shipping. It's listed here as region B, but Amazon claims it's "all regions". I decided to take a chance and ordered it. I can confirm it's region free and has DTS HD MA 5.1. with no forced subtitles. The picture is decent for an older catalogue title. Just thought I'd post the info in case anyone was interested in this title.

steve_dave · 03-11-2015, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by sreautwyh

I hope Warners makes Mars Attacks look this good too when it comes out !

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Mars-...-Blu-ray/8882/

07-09-2010, 12:25 AM	#1
mredman Banned Member since:Jun 2008 Blu-ray collection:13 Blu-ray reviews:7	Practical Magic/Witches of Eastwick Blu-ray Release Is it as good quality as Last boy scout/Last man standing in the PQ and AQ department? practical.jpg Practical Magic / The Witches of Eastwick Blu-ray Practical Magic / The Witches of Eastwick Blu-ray Review Last edited by Deciazulado; 10-02-2012 at 07:12 AM. Reason: Added link to review and cover photo.

07-10-2010, 12:47 PM	#15
spidermanonu Active Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010 4K collection:341 Blu-ray collection:888 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews: 4	good Combo both movies look great and sound it too for there age, most eighties and 90's movies were done on film that detoriated easie but it seems that these two movies were well taken care of. I liked both of them

07-09-2010, 04:23 PM	#2
mredman Banned Member since:Jun 2008 Blu-ray collection:13 Blu-ray reviews:7	anyone?

07-09-2010, 04:47 PM	#4
wonkavision Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jul 2010 Location:PST 4K collection:316 Blu-ray collection:1537 iTunes collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	In the other thread about this release, someone posted a link to a review that writes about the PQ/AQ. I will post it here to make it all too easy for you: http://www.dvdtown.com/review/practi...k/blu-ray/8220

07-10-2010, 10:20 AM	#13
gazza1975 Senior Member Member since:Mar 2009 Blu-ray reviews: 10	Witches Of Eastwick is defo the more superior movie. I have this blu-ray and watched it last night. Iv'e watched it on my dvd many times and as soon as i put this disc in my blu-ray i was like "Wow" It really does look really good for a movie from 1987.There's some grain as you would expect but its so much clearer(Even background detail too) I always remember the tennis match scene looked particulary bad on dvd but here it was like watching a new movie. The audio was ok(I was a bit disappointed they didn't include John Williams Isolated Music score- as was on the dvd)but then this isn't a strong audio film anyway apart from the end and a few thunderstorms throughout. I don't know how Warners have done it but i was really impressed. Im watching Practical Magic at the weekend but i don't remember it being a particularly memeorable film anyway. If you like the movie its well worth the upgrade- I'm probably gonna get the Last Boy Scout combo now too. I hope Warners makes Mars Attacks look this good too when it comes out !

07-10-2010, 12:31 PM	#14
BillieCassin Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2009 Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:34	Thanks for the review, gazza!

07-19-2010, 08:09 PM	#18
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	practical.jpg Practical Magic/Witches of Eastwick Blu-ray Review

03-11-2015, 05:36 AM	#19
antennahead Special Member Member since:Apr 2014 Location:Charleston, SC Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:987 Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:3	Loved Witches of Eastwick, but wasn't a fan of Practical Magic. I really didn't want the combo Blu ray. Amazon France has the stand alone Blu ray of Witches of Eastwick for 8.64 euros..... with the present conversion rate it is cheap even with shipping. It's listed here as region B, but Amazon claims it's "all regions". I decided to take a chance and ordered it. I can confirm it's region free and has DTS HD MA 5.1. with no forced subtitles. The picture is decent for an older catalogue title. Just thought I'd post the info in case anyone was interested in this title.

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