Sleepy Hollow (1999) - Blu-ray Forum

DR-SA10 · 05-18-2007, 08:50 AM

Checked the data base but can't find a review for this. has anyone got it? Whats the PQ like? I'm from England & i'll be playing it on a PS3 the films listed as Region free, thanks in advance.

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DR-SA10 · 05-18-2007, 04:04 PM

Thats a shame watched this again the other night on dvd & thought how good this would look with a deceant BR transfer oh well......

buckshot · 05-18-2007, 05:33 PM

to me there's a fine line between a grainy gritty look and an annoying amount of grain, and I feel sleepy hollow crossed that line. from what i've been told that's how it looked in the theater, but I liked the hd cable broadcast of it more.

Blu-Ray Buckeye · 05-18-2007, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by buckshot

to me there's a fine line between a grainy gritty look and an annoying amount of grain, and I feel sleepy hollow crossed that line. from what i've been told that's how it looked in the theater, but I liked the hd cable broadcast of it more.

Yes, the reviewers tend to disagree with the 2 of you. I just read a recent article that specifically called out "Sleepy Hollow" and praised it for not eliminating the intended grain. The formats role, in his mind, is to preserve the creator's intention, not to clean up beyond that intention.

Ascended_Saiyan · 05-18-2007, 07:10 PM

I just don't like the way the picture image jumps around. That stopped me from re-watching on BD.

Matt X · 05-18-2007, 07:34 PM

weird...are there different transfers (maybe from different manufaturers?) for this disc (a la 5th Element) for this disc? I thought SH looked awesome on my rig.

DR-SA10 · 05-18-2007, 07:37 PM

I'm still in the dark here! Is it worth £14.00 or not?

Ascended_Saiyan · 05-18-2007, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by DR-SA10

I'm still in the dark here! Is it worth £14.00 or not?

It appears the UK version maybe (if there is a UK version). The US version is not, IMO.

Blu4ever · 05-19-2007, 12:09 AM

You know, I really love Sleepy Hollow and have for quite some time. The picture really is quite detailed during certain scenes and I remember there being a TON of grain in the theater. You cannot really fault the transfer when it's the source material that has all the imperfections. One of the downsides to HiDef is that it picks up every flaw.

DaveFi · 05-19-2007, 12:18 AM

It's on tonight on TNT-HD in true HD (not stretchy) and again tommorow if you have that channel.

Dave Mack · 05-19-2007, 07:16 AM

the grain and the look of the film are ENTIRELY intentional.
If you don't like it, plenty of other flicks to watch. If it's how Burton wanted it to look, it's good enough for me.
(and it is, btw...)

SolidBlu · 10-02-2007, 03:47 PM

I am thinking of getting this movie (u.s. release) but read a lot of bad reviews

is the pq really bad? need your help on this one... thanks a lot...

The Shrike · 10-02-2007, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SolidBlu

I am thinking of getting this movie (u.s. release) but read a lot of bad reviews

is the pq really bad? need your help on this one... thanks a lot...

It looks the way it's supposed to look: grainy. I think it looks great!

Branden · 10-02-2007, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DR-SA10

Checked the data base but can't find a review for this. has anyone got it? Whats the PQ like? I'm from England & i'll be playing it on a PS3 the films listed as Region free, thanks in advance.

you wouldn't be missing out if you were only watching it in 720p.

SolidBlu · 10-02-2007, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by The Shrike

It looks the way it's supposed to look: grainy. I think it looks great!

thanks pal

one last question, is pq better than sdvd? thanks again

The Shrike · 10-02-2007, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by SolidBlu

thanks pal

one last question, is pq better than sdvd? thanks again

Absolutely!!

SolidBlu · 10-02-2007, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Strannix136

Sleepy hollow is worth the money. There is some grain, but it blows the DVD transfer away. It's beautiful. Buy it.

thanks mate

i will get this asap... thanks again guys!

Xerious · 10-02-2007, 04:25 PM

get it before it's gone... else you'll have to wait abt 16 months or until paramount turns blu again...

SolidBlu · 10-02-2007, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Xerious

get it before it's gone... else you'll have to wait abt 16 months or until paramount turns blu again...

just ordered this now from amazon plus 16 other blu titles including spidey hd trilogy and kubrick's 5 films (all warner) to counter hd duds release of transformers... thanks again fellow blu brothers!

hank_marvin · 10-02-2007, 06:42 PM

This is what I wrote it on the comments section last night:

Movie
: 5

Video
: 4.5

Audio
: 4.5

Extras
: n/a

Overall
: 4.5

Don't listen to the negative reviews

I heard this movie was supposed to have a bad picture quality, well it hasn't it's great?...I don't know why anyone would say it hasn't to be honest.
The film is shot in a Hammer Horror type style which is where maybe people are getting confused, or maybe they have their Blu Ray and TV set up improperly?...As I said I have no idea.
I loved the Movie itself, always have. The sound is spot on.
Maybe the negative comments are being left by people who don't appreciate Tim Burtons unique style, that's all I can put it down to.
If you liked the movie, buy it and you won't be disappointed, at least I wasn't. The Blu ray is a huge upgrade making the DVD obsolete.

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05-18-2007, 04:04 PM	#2
DR-SA10 Active Member Member since:May 2007 Location:England Blu-ray reviews: 1	Thats a shame watched this again the other night on dvd & thought how good this would look with a deceant BR transfer oh well......

05-18-2007, 05:33 PM	#3
buckshot Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2007 Location:san die ego Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:9	to me there's a fine line between a grainy gritty look and an annoying amount of grain, and I feel sleepy hollow crossed that line. from what i've been told that's how it looked in the theater, but I liked the hd cable broadcast of it more.

05-18-2007, 07:10 PM	#5
Ascended_Saiyan Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Atlanta, Georgia Blu-ray collection:608 Trading Score:1	I just don't like the way the picture image jumps around. That stopped me from re-watching on BD.

05-18-2007, 07:34 PM	#6
Matt X Senior Member Member since:Feb 2007	weird...are there different transfers (maybe from different manufaturers?) for this disc (a la 5th Element) for this disc? I thought SH looked awesome on my rig.

05-18-2007, 07:37 PM	#7
DR-SA10 Active Member Member since:May 2007 Location:England Blu-ray reviews: 1	I'm still in the dark here! Is it worth £14.00 or not?

05-19-2007, 12:09 AM	#9
Blu4ever Active Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Winnipeg 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:32	You know, I really love Sleepy Hollow and have for quite some time. The picture really is quite detailed during certain scenes and I remember there being a TON of grain in the theater. You cannot really fault the transfer when it's the source material that has all the imperfections. One of the downsides to HiDef is that it picks up every flaw.

05-19-2007, 12:18 AM	#10
DaveFi Special Member Member since:Nov 2006 Blu-ray collection:362 Trading Score:4	It's on tonight on TNT-HD in true HD (not stretchy) and again tommorow if you have that channel.

05-19-2007, 07:16 AM	#11
Dave Mack Active Member Member since:Jan 2007	the grain and the look of the film are ENTIRELY intentional. If you don't like it, plenty of other flicks to watch. If it's how Burton wanted it to look, it's good enough for me. (and it is, btw...)

10-02-2007, 03:47 PM	#12
SolidBlu Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Singapore Trading Score:2	I am thinking of getting this movie (u.s. release) but read a lot of bad reviews is the pq really bad? need your help on this one... thanks a lot...

10-02-2007, 04:25 PM	#18
Xerious Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Washington, DC Blu-ray collection:238 Blu-ray reviews:4	get it before it's gone... else you'll have to wait abt 16 months or until paramount turns blu again...

10-02-2007, 06:42 PM	#20
hank_marvin Active Member Member since:Jul 2006 Blu-ray reviews: 3	This is what I wrote it on the comments section last night: Movie : 5 Video : 4.5 Audio : 4.5 Extras : n/a Overall : 4.5 Don't listen to the negative reviews I heard this movie was supposed to have a bad picture quality, well it hasn't it's great?...I don't know why anyone would say it hasn't to be honest. The film is shot in a Hammer Horror type style which is where maybe people are getting confused, or maybe they have their Blu Ray and TV set up improperly?...As I said I have no idea. I loved the Movie itself, always have. The sound is spot on. Maybe the negative comments are being left by people who don't appreciate Tim Burtons unique style, that's all I can put it down to. If you liked the movie, buy it and you won't be disappointed, at least I wasn't. The Blu ray is a huge upgrade making the DVD obsolete.

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