Anybody get Big Fish yet? - Blu-ray Forum

degas · 03-15-2007, 09:56 AM

Did anybody get Big Fish yet...or are you all Bond-crazy?

I liked this one a lot, and I'm curious how it compares to the SD (which I found very soft)?

Big Fish Blu-ray

Big Fish Blu-ray Review

Josh · 03-15-2007, 11:38 AM

This one isn't out until Tuesday, but its the only thing I have preordered this month... I think...

degas · 03-15-2007, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onyxx

A couple of reviews for you:

http://www.dvdauthority.com/reviews.asp?reviewID=5022

http://www.dvdtown.com/reviews/bigfish/4407

Thanks!
Seems safe enough.

Quote:

Originally Posted by joshd2012

This one isn't out until Tuesday, but its the only thing I have preordered this month... I think...

Yes, things can be confusing at times.

BLu-Balls · 03-15-2007, 12:10 PM

I picked it up last week. Got it early!!!

It looks brilliant. No Special Features though. Disappointing, considering the newly released SD version.

Chad Varnadore · 03-15-2007, 02:36 PM

Sony did a very nice job with Big Fish. Though, I was also surprised they didn't include more extras than a commentary. The newest DVD wasn't a Special Edition though. It was the original DVD that only came with a small handful of extras, but repackaged with a collectible book.

degas · 03-15-2007, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chad Varnadore

Sony did a very nice job with Big Fish. Though, I was also surprised they didn't include more extras than a commentary. The newest DVD wasn't a Special Edition though. It was the original DVD that only came with a small handful of extras, but repackaged with a collectible book.

So...the PQ rating would then be...?

Since the lack of extras - was this a BD 25 then? Also which codec was used?

Ascended_Saiyan · 03-15-2007, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by degas

So...the PQ rating would then be...?

Since the lack of extras - was this a BD 25 then? Also which codec was used?

I can't give you a rating on this movie, but I can give you the answer to your other questions.

This is a 25GB BD using MPEG-2 and uncompressed PCM.

degas · 03-15-2007, 09:04 PM

^^ Thanks, it's ordered and apparantly preparing for shipping.
I just saw the SD version during Christmas...but I can't wait for some HD glory!

Chad Varnadore · 03-15-2007, 09:42 PM

The video is MPEG2 at roughly 25mbs I'd guess. The disc is a BD50 though, not a BD25, which is further indication that dual-layered discs will be the norm in the future, as I'm sure Sony could have put a lot more on this disc, which makes the absence of extras all the more perplexing.

degas · 03-15-2007, 10:27 PM

Yes, that sounds strange indeed.
When you mention the lack of extras, I was pretty sure that suggested a BD25.

It must be an effect from all the champagne paidgeek and co-workers has been drinking, celebrating the success of Casino Royale!

Ascended_Saiyan · 03-16-2007, 02:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by degas

Yes, that sounds strange indeed.
When you mention the lack of extras, I was pretty sure that suggested a BD25.

It must be an effect from all the champagne paidgeek and co-workers has been drinking, celebrating the success of Casino Royale!

I got the "25GB" BD from HighDefDigest.com

Chad Varnadore · 03-16-2007, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Ascended_Saiyan

I got the "25GB" BD from HighDefDigest.com

From what I've seen, they haven't figured out how to tell the difference yet. Peter lists a number of BD50s as being BD25s.

McGarnigal · 07-31-2009, 01:06 AM

This is actually a spin-off of another thread about where the line is drawn between a great upconverted DVD and a poor rated video transfer Blu. Now without getting into lossless audio or the lack of special features on the blu... can anyone really talk about the differances they noticed in the PQ of Big fish blu vs. upconverted dvd. I have both and have never been struck impressed by the blu, any specific scenes that jump out?

Beta Man · 07-31-2009, 01:21 AM

What is your Display Size, Resolution, Model, and Seating distance?

McGarnigal · 07-31-2009, 01:29 AM

42" 720p 09 TC-P42X1 Panny plasma,Ps3 (and a diff sony upconvert dvd with hdmi) 5-6 ft away, but also compared on my old 30" 1080i tube tv, and my friends 46" 1080p samsung lcd, and i mean i've watched dozens of the same dvds/blus on those 3 tvs, and was blown away by the blu most of the time. So there aren't really any variables at play here.. im just not seeing anything great in this exact title...

SonOfArathorn · 07-31-2009, 01:37 AM

I've never been a fan of this release either, bought after review said it was fantastic. Found it to be anything but. Would love to see a better version.

Al Bundy · 07-31-2009, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by SonOfArathorn

I've never been a fan of this release either, bought after review said it was fantastic. Found it to be anything but. Would love to see a better version.

I just bought it 3 days ago. Was thinking about the dvd but got the blu cuz of the review. What a waste of $.

McGarnigal · 07-31-2009, 02:39 AM

I dont know why those people in the old thread were so amazed by it.. bravo and kudos all over their posts...

sfmarine · 07-31-2009, 05:16 PM

Holy old tread batman.

SonOfArathorn · 08-01-2009, 02:02 AM

My guess is that the format was new, people weren't sure where the ceiling was as far as PQ goes. If it were reviewed today it'd get a 3 for PQ at best.

Great movie, needs a remaster. There are quite a lot of titles that could benefit from a fitting remaster.

03-15-2007, 09:56 AM	#1
degas Senior Member Member since:Jan 2007 iTunes collection:1317 Blu-ray reviews:3	Anybody get Big Fish yet? Did anybody get Big Fish yet...or are you all Bond-crazy? I liked this one a lot, and I'm curious how it compares to the SD (which I found very soft)? Big Fish Blu-ray Big Fish Blu-ray Review Last edited by Deciazulado; 04-26-2010 at 07:31 PM. Reason: link

07-31-2009, 01:06 AM	#13
McGarnigal Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:148 Blu-ray collection:328 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:10	Big Fish Blu This is actually a spin-off of another thread about where the line is drawn between a great upconverted DVD and a poor rated video transfer Blu. Now without getting into lossless audio or the lack of special features on the blu... can anyone really talk about the differances they noticed in the PQ of Big fish blu vs. upconverted dvd. I have both and have never been struck impressed by the blu, any specific scenes that jump out?

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03-15-2007, 11:38 AM	#2
Josh Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Home Theater Gallery:50 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:407 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:34	This one isn't out until Tuesday, but its the only thing I have preordered this month... I think...

03-15-2007, 12:10 PM	#4
BLu-Balls Expert Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:TO Canada Blu-ray collection:867 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 10	I picked it up last week. Got it early!!! It looks brilliant. No Special Features though. Disappointing, considering the newly released SD version.

03-15-2007, 02:36 PM	#5
Chad Varnadore Senior Member Member since:Aug 2006 Location:Salisbury, NC Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:349 Blu-ray reviews:19	Sony did a very nice job with Big Fish. Though, I was also surprised they didn't include more extras than a commentary. The newest DVD wasn't a Special Edition though. It was the original DVD that only came with a small handful of extras, but repackaged with a collectible book.

03-15-2007, 09:04 PM	#8
degas Senior Member Member since:Jan 2007 iTunes collection:1317 Blu-ray reviews:3	^^ Thanks, it's ordered and apparantly preparing for shipping. I just saw the SD version during Christmas...but I can't wait for some HD glory!

03-15-2007, 09:42 PM	#9
Chad Varnadore Senior Member Member since:Aug 2006 Location:Salisbury, NC Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:349 Blu-ray reviews:19	The video is MPEG2 at roughly 25mbs I'd guess. The disc is a BD50 though, not a BD25, which is further indication that dual-layered discs will be the norm in the future, as I'm sure Sony could have put a lot more on this disc, which makes the absence of extras all the more perplexing.

03-15-2007, 10:27 PM	#10
degas Senior Member Member since:Jan 2007 iTunes collection:1317 Blu-ray reviews:3	Yes, that sounds strange indeed. When you mention the lack of extras, I was pretty sure that suggested a BD25. It must be an effect from all the champagne paidgeek and co-workers has been drinking, celebrating the success of Casino Royale!

07-31-2009, 01:21 AM	#14
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	What is your Display Size, Resolution, Model, and Seating distance?

07-31-2009, 01:29 AM	#15
McGarnigal Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:148 Blu-ray collection:328 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:10	42" 720p 09 TC-P42X1 Panny plasma,Ps3 (and a diff sony upconvert dvd with hdmi) 5-6 ft away, but also compared on my old 30" 1080i tube tv, and my friends 46" 1080p samsung lcd, and i mean i've watched dozens of the same dvds/blus on those 3 tvs, and was blown away by the blu most of the time. So there aren't really any variables at play here.. im just not seeing anything great in this exact title...

07-31-2009, 01:37 AM	#16
SonOfArathorn Power Member Member since:May 2009 Blu-ray collection:549 Blu-ray reviews: 9 Trading Score:1	I've never been a fan of this release either, bought after review said it was fantastic. Found it to be anything but. Would love to see a better version.

07-31-2009, 02:39 AM	#18
McGarnigal Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:148 Blu-ray collection:328 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:10	I dont know why those people in the old thread were so amazed by it.. bravo and kudos all over their posts...

07-31-2009, 05:16 PM	#19
sfmarine Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Swan Station aDdIcTeD 2 LOST PSN:U5MC51473 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:930 Blu-ray collection:2311 DVD collection:276 MA collection:461 Digital collection:492 iTunes collection:534 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:43	Holy old tread batman.

08-01-2009, 02:02 AM	#20
SonOfArathorn Power Member Member since:May 2009 Blu-ray collection:549 Blu-ray reviews: 9 Trading Score:1	My guess is that the format was new, people weren't sure where the ceiling was as far as PQ goes. If it were reviewed today it'd get a 3 for PQ at best. Great movie, needs a remaster. There are quite a lot of titles that could benefit from a fitting remaster.

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