PRIMEVAL AVC ENCODING and outstanding PQ&SQ on BD-25 - Blu-ray Forum

Scorxpion · 06-14-2007, 06:05 PM

Link:

http://www.hometheaterspot.com/fusio...hp?tid/137508/

Video:

Resolution is stunning. The image remains crisp and dimensional even in darkness and the deeply saturated light, with no apparent compromises (softening or added noise) made or needed to make the CG more believable. I was never dissatisfied and hope that Lake Placid, Jurassic Park and all the other great monster movies still to come to high def, look this amazing when they do.

Audio:

24 bit/48kHz PCM

As great as the video looks, this disc sounds even better.

Primeval Blu-ray

Primeval Blu-ray Review

Blu Tiger · 06-14-2007, 06:19 PM

So, did you like the movie?

jrchisholm · 06-14-2007, 08:25 PM

Blu_Tiger I like that you changed your avatar with your name change.

I was wondering about this title also. I love horror and I even like bad horror. So maybe it does not really matter.

JonFox18 · 06-14-2007, 08:43 PM

I saw this movie on a cruise. As far as monster movies go, it was okay. It definately has one of the best side stories I've seen in a horror movie. And who can resist Jurgen Prochnow (Judge Griffin in "Judge Dredd") speaking about death?

zildjianplaya2000 · 06-16-2007, 12:57 AM

Based on quality of visuals and entertainment, is primeval worth buying?

Banjo · 06-16-2007, 12:58 AM

Visually, not bad at all. Quite good...

However, the movie is just ok-ok. I did watch the whole movie, I was kind of surprised that the side-story was pretty political.

The crocodile looked fake though.

zombieking · 06-16-2007, 01:02 AM

no

teacher_man99 · 06-16-2007, 02:35 AM

Watching it right now. PQ seems good. Entertainment-wise, it's not my favorite movie in the world but OK. The political side-story is making it a bit better IMO. If you're not sure, rent it first.

BLu-Balls · 06-16-2007, 02:37 AM

PQ and audio 4/5

It's a horror movie on Blu-ray (so few of those). So if you liked Lake Placid, it is something to consider.

jubaiweaponx · 06-16-2007, 02:45 AM

i`d have to say i`m torn ...what to do ,lol rent

bigpapy · 06-16-2007, 04:29 AM

dont espend ur money on this movie I give a C-

Ascended_Saiyan · 06-16-2007, 05:29 AM

I saw it for the first time a couple of days ago and I enjoyed it. That 24-bit LPCM track was very nice! I believe HomeTheaterSpot gave the PQ a 5 paw rating. HighDefD gave the PQ a 4.5 star rating.

crunchywyte · 06-16-2007, 05:42 AM

I got a deal on it so I bought it....It was an ok movie, similar side story to what goes on in blood diamond, but different..Africans killing each other and dumping the bodies in the lake = free food for Croc. Then this croc develops a taste for humans and is about 27 ft long. Bottom line, I wouldn't pay full price for it, but don't mind that I bought it.

kknight · 06-16-2007, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLu-Balls

PQ and audio 4/5

It's a horror movie on Blu-ray (so few of those). So if you liked Lake Placid, it is something to consider.

I actually like that movie, if it's anything like that I'll buy this one. It makes it more interesting when it's a true story.

Chad Varnadore · 06-16-2007, 07:47 AM

The story isn't true, but the croc is real and has been credited for hundreds of deaths. The true part is the civil war and subsequent body dumping into the river (not depicted) that caused the croc to grow to such a large size and develop a taste for human flesh, figure out they were easier prey or whatever the reason this particular one decided to start focusing its meals on villages.

I loved Lake Placid and enjoy both Anaconda movies too. Primeval's humor is a little dryer than Placid, but still there and it's a better story than both. If you're looking for substance, this isn't it. And if you know very much about crocs it may not be it either, as the croc in this movie is more monster than real in what it can do I suspect. But I'm no expert, only seen Steve Irwin a dozen times. If you don't demand realism with your monster movies, it was a lot of fun and believable enough from that standpoint for me.

howarmat · 06-24-2007, 03:31 PM

I watched it last night, wasnt the best movie but it wasnt horrible either. The sound and picture quality were very good. I got it cheap so it was worth it for me but it would not be on the top of my list to buy at retail price.

supersix4 · 06-24-2007, 03:34 PM

way better then the crapola they stick on the made for tv movies,

"A gigantic crocodile with Gustave's trademark bullet scars was recently credited with attacking a group of fishermen at Ruziba, on Lake Tanganyika, ten kilometers (6 miles) south of Bujumbura, killing a man. This was reported by Patrice Faye, a self-taught naturalist who has tracked Gustave with an Ahab-like intensity for nearly two decades"

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ad...l/article.html

it's cool cause its a true story lol

inuyashalover21 · 06-01-2008, 12:10 AM

How was it? Did it have a good plot? how was the PQ and AQ? Was the ending crap? Should I steer clear of this BD and find something more interesting?

Blu-dock Saint · 06-01-2008, 12:12 AM

PQ and AQ are pretty good, nothing to write home about. The story however pleasently surprised me, I was expecting a craptacular monster movie type thing, but it was actually pretty decent. The ending was a typical hollywood style ending if you ask me, no surprises and such, I'd recommend a rent, but not much more.

inuyashalover21 · 06-01-2008, 12:13 AM

Thanks for the fast reply. I will go rent it this week

06-14-2007, 06:05 PM	#1
Scorxpion Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Middle East,Lebanon Blu-ray collection:57	PRIMEVAL AVC ENCODING and outstanding PQ&SQ on BD-25 Link: http://www.hometheaterspot.com/fusio...hp?tid/137508/ Video: Resolution is stunning. The image remains crisp and dimensional even in darkness and the deeply saturated light, with no apparent compromises (softening or added noise) made or needed to make the CG more believable. I was never dissatisfied and hope that Lake Placid, Jurassic Park and all the other great monster movies still to come to high def, look this amazing when they do. Audio: 24 bit/48kHz PCM As great as the video looks, this disc sounds even better. Primeval Blu-ray Primeval Blu-ray Review Last edited by Deciazulado; 01-18-2012 at 07:16 AM.

06-16-2007, 12:57 AM	#5
zildjianplaya2000 Member Member since:Jun 2007	Is Primeval worth buying? Based on quality of visuals and entertainment, is primeval worth buying?

06-16-2007, 02:45 AM	#10
jubaiweaponx Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:collingdale,pa Blu-ray collection:304	yeah i`d have to say i`m torn ...what to do ,lol rent

06-01-2008, 12:10 AM	#18
inuyashalover21 Active Member Member since:May 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	review and reactions thread for primeval BD? How was it? Did it have a good plot? how was the PQ and AQ? Was the ending crap? Should I steer clear of this BD and find something more interesting?

Similar Threads
thread	Forum	Thread Starter	Replies	Last Post
Primeval	Movies	Solok	7	07-10-2025 08:27 PM
The Descent MPEG vs AVC (need help from AVC owners)	Blu-ray Movies - North America	Eagle_23	105	04-06-2021 03:29 AM
ZODIAC BD AVC VS VC-1,AVC is the winner	Blu-ray Movies - North America	Scorxpion	28	12-27-2013 01:49 AM
Warner authoring facility, selects Scenarist BD-J authoring CineVision AVC encoding	Blu-ray Technology and Future Technology	Tekman	15	03-07-2008 02:55 PM
'Pirates of the Caribbean' -- AVC encoding	Blu-ray Movies - North America	TauHeel05	8	04-26-2007 04:56 PM

06-14-2007, 06:19 PM	#2
Blu Tiger Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Denver, CO Blu-ray collection:725 Trading Score:27	So, did you like the movie?

06-14-2007, 08:25 PM	#3
jrchisholm Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Location:USA 4K collection:349 Blu-ray collection:4226 Trading Score:78	Blu_Tiger I like that you changed your avatar with your name change. I was wondering about this title also. I love horror and I even like bad horror. So maybe it does not really matter.

06-14-2007, 08:43 PM	#4
JonFox18 Member Member since:Jun 2007	I saw this movie on a cruise. As far as monster movies go, it was okay. It definately has one of the best side stories I've seen in a horror movie. And who can resist Jurgen Prochnow (Judge Griffin in "Judge Dredd") speaking about death?

06-16-2007, 12:58 AM	#6
Banjo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Blu-ray collection:143	Visually, not bad at all. Quite good... However, the movie is just ok-ok. I did watch the whole movie, I was kind of surprised that the side-story was pretty political. The crocodile looked fake though.

06-16-2007, 01:02 AM	#7
zombieking Special Member Member since:May 2007 Location:CANADA Blu-ray collection:304 Blu-ray reviews: 18	no

06-16-2007, 02:35 AM	#8
teacher_man99 Active Member Member since:Mar 2007	Watching it right now. PQ seems good. Entertainment-wise, it's not my favorite movie in the world but OK. The political side-story is making it a bit better IMO. If you're not sure, rent it first.

06-16-2007, 02:37 AM	#9
BLu-Balls Expert Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:TO Canada Blu-ray collection:867 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 10	PQ and audio 4/5 It's a horror movie on Blu-ray (so few of those). So if you liked Lake Placid, it is something to consider.

06-16-2007, 04:29 AM	#11
bigpapy Special Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Houston,Tx Blu-ray collection:303 Trading Score:26	dont espend ur money on this movie I give a C-

06-16-2007, 05:29 AM	#12
Ascended_Saiyan Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Atlanta, Georgia Blu-ray collection:608 Trading Score:1	I saw it for the first time a couple of days ago and I enjoyed it. That 24-bit LPCM track was very nice! I believe HomeTheaterSpot gave the PQ a 5 paw rating. HighDefD gave the PQ a 4.5 star rating.

06-16-2007, 05:42 AM	#13
crunchywyte Senior Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Jacksonville, FL Blu-ray collection:64 Blu-ray reviews:16	I got a deal on it so I bought it....It was an ok movie, similar side story to what goes on in blood diamond, but different..Africans killing each other and dumping the bodies in the lake = free food for Croc. Then this croc develops a taste for humans and is about 27 ft long. Bottom line, I wouldn't pay full price for it, but don't mind that I bought it.

06-16-2007, 07:47 AM	#15
Chad Varnadore Senior Member Member since:Aug 2006 Location:Salisbury, NC Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:349 Blu-ray reviews:19	The story isn't true, but the croc is real and has been credited for hundreds of deaths. The true part is the civil war and subsequent body dumping into the river (not depicted) that caused the croc to grow to such a large size and develop a taste for human flesh, figure out they were easier prey or whatever the reason this particular one decided to start focusing its meals on villages. I loved Lake Placid and enjoy both Anaconda movies too. Primeval's humor is a little dryer than Placid, but still there and it's a better story than both. If you're looking for substance, this isn't it. And if you know very much about crocs it may not be it either, as the croc in this movie is more monster than real in what it can do I suspect. But I'm no expert, only seen Steve Irwin a dozen times. If you don't demand realism with your monster movies, it was a lot of fun and believable enough from that standpoint for me.

06-24-2007, 03:31 PM	#16
howarmat Power Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Noblesville, IN 4K collection:635 Blu-ray collection:4607 DVD collection:115 Digital collection:35 Trading Score:43	I watched it last night, wasnt the best movie but it wasnt horrible either. The sound and picture quality were very good. I got it cheap so it was worth it for me but it would not be on the top of my list to buy at retail price.

06-24-2007, 03:34 PM	#17
supersix4 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray collection:572 Blu-ray reviews: 53 Trading Score:3	way better then the crapola they stick on the made for tv movies, "A gigantic crocodile with Gustave's trademark bullet scars was recently credited with attacking a group of fishermen at Ruziba, on Lake Tanganyika, ten kilometers (6 miles) south of Bujumbura, killing a man. This was reported by Patrice Faye, a self-taught naturalist who has tracked Gustave with an Ahab-like intensity for nearly two decades" http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ad...l/article.html it's cool cause its a true story lol

06-01-2008, 12:12 AM	#19
Blu-dock Saint Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Michigan Blu-ray collection:47 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:67	PQ and AQ are pretty good, nothing to write home about. The story however pleasently surprised me, I was expecting a craptacular monster movie type thing, but it was actually pretty decent. The ending was a typical hollywood style ending if you ask me, no surprises and such, I'd recommend a rent, but not much more.

06-01-2008, 12:13 AM	#20
inuyashalover21 Active Member Member since:May 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	Thanks for the fast reply. I will go rent it this week

Best Blu-ray Movie Deals