PlayTime (1967) - DISCONTINUED - Blu-ray Forum

maxbond007 · 11-05-2009, 02:48 AM

Hi guys just want to know if one of you has "Playtime" there's EE throughout the movie I'm disappointed and surprised that none of the reviewers mentioned that.

banned user105 · 11-05-2009, 02:50 AM

Maybe nobody mentioned it because the movie still looks wonderful and whatever EE there may be doesn't at all detract from the amazing viewing experience Criterion has provided us with

maxbond007 · 11-05-2009, 02:51 AM

On the contrary my friend, it detracted me from the viewing. Unlike the other criterion movies where the pictures are perfect.

banned user105 · 11-05-2009, 02:52 AM

Well if you're the only one complaining about it then perhaps the problem is with you and not the transfer. Just a thought.

maxbond007 · 11-05-2009, 03:03 AM

I don't want to start a war, I just want to know if someone notice EE on that title. As we are here on a Blu ray forum to discuss matters like that aren't we ?

banned user105 · 11-05-2009, 03:04 AM

I thought I was discussing it

maxbond007 · 11-05-2009, 03:07 AM

ok no problem man

banned user105 · 11-05-2009, 03:13 AM

If you google playtime edge enhancement you'll notice a few reviewers did mention it, but only to say that it was either not distracting or nonexistent. I don't see how anyone could let something so minor interfere with their enjoyment of such a wonderful film.

42041 · 11-05-2009, 03:14 AM

Does anyone know why they transferred this movie from 35mm prints rather than the original 65mm elements?

Beta Man · 11-05-2009, 03:55 AM

I'll have to re-watch it..... I am sensitive to EE and DNR when it's laid on too thick..... but I certainly didn't notice any excessive levels of it on this title.....

I love this film too..... and I don't doubt that EE exists on it, but I didn't notice.... Of course there is so much going on in every frame, I find it hard to scrutinize the details......

Do you have any particular scenes where it's most noticeable, so I can check it out?

I know Criterion isn't completely opposed to DNR and EE, but I have never seen them using it to the point of "More-harm-than-good" Anything is possible though.

ungood · 11-05-2009, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by maxbond007

Hi guys just want to know if one of you has "Playtime" there's EE throughout the movie I'm disappointed and surprised that none of the reviewers mentioned that.

what kind of equipment are you using to view your blus?

maxbond007 · 11-05-2009, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ungood

what kind of equipment are you using to view your blus?

I use a Sony w60 sony player s550. I had no problems with other blus. I mean I see the same EE and DNR on the same movies as everybody does(ex: gladiator, Face off...) When there's no EE or DNR I don't see them like everybody on this forum or people(more demanding) on AVS forum.
But for this title "Playtime" It seems that I'm the only one who sees EE, strange.
And EE is in every scen of the film (around the characters, building...)

banned user105 · 11-05-2009, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by maxbond007

And EE is in every scen of the film (around the characters, building...)

Yeah, that's definitely not true.

Clark Kent · 11-05-2009, 06:36 PM

A lot of Criterion reviews gloss over any problems in the transfer or audio. I think many reviewers take into account the different expectations that Criterion buyers have than a general audience. On top of that many are just thankful they release movies on Blu-ray at all that no major studio would touch. These factors lead to many soft reviews in my experience.

GGX · 11-05-2009, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by doctorthodt

Maybe nobody mentioned it because the movie still looks wonderful and whatever EE there may be doesn't at all detract from the amazing viewing experience Criterion has provided us with

I dont see how anyone can justify any type of EE or any other digital manipulation.

Sussudio · 11-05-2009, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Clark Kent

A lot of Criterion reviews gloss over any problems in the transfer or audio. I think many reviewers take into account the different expectations that Criterion buyers have than a general audience. On top of that many are just thankful they release movies on Blu-ray at all that no major studio would touch. These factors lead to many soft reviews in my experience.

I don't know, I feel like many reviewers realize the lengths Criterion goes to put out a great product, and as a result their product leads to very few disappointments. It's a rarity for Criterion to put out a title with bad PQ/AQ so for many to assume and rate accordingly seems sensible to me

toef · 11-06-2009, 02:02 AM

I watched it last night, and could not get into it at all, but that had nothing to do with any excessive amount of EE, because I didn't notice any.

11-05-2009, 02:48 AM	#1
maxbond007 Senior Member Member since:Aug 2009 Location:France Blu-ray collection:1 Trading Score:26	PlayTime (1967) - DISCONTINUED Hi guys just want to know if one of you has "Playtime" there's EE throughout the movie I'm disappointed and surprised that none of the reviewers mentioned that. Last edited by Scottie; 11-21-2018 at 09:33 PM.

11-05-2009, 02:50 AM	#2
banned user105 Banned Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Orlando Blu-ray collection:1672	Maybe nobody mentioned it because the movie still looks wonderful and whatever EE there may be doesn't at all detract from the amazing viewing experience Criterion has provided us with

11-05-2009, 02:51 AM	#3
maxbond007 Senior Member Member since:Aug 2009 Location:France Blu-ray collection:1 Trading Score:26	On the contrary my friend, it detracted me from the viewing. Unlike the other criterion movies where the pictures are perfect.

11-05-2009, 02:52 AM	#4
banned user105 Banned Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Orlando Blu-ray collection:1672	Well if you're the only one complaining about it then perhaps the problem is with you and not the transfer. Just a thought.

11-05-2009, 03:03 AM	#5
maxbond007 Senior Member Member since:Aug 2009 Location:France Blu-ray collection:1 Trading Score:26	I don't want to start a war, I just want to know if someone notice EE on that title. As we are here on a Blu ray forum to discuss matters like that aren't we ?

11-05-2009, 03:04 AM	#6
banned user105 Banned Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Orlando Blu-ray collection:1672	I thought I was discussing it

11-05-2009, 03:07 AM	#7
maxbond007 Senior Member Member since:Aug 2009 Location:France Blu-ray collection:1 Trading Score:26	ok no problem man

11-05-2009, 03:13 AM	#8
banned user105 Banned Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Orlando Blu-ray collection:1672	If you google playtime edge enhancement you'll notice a few reviewers did mention it, but only to say that it was either not distracting or nonexistent. I don't see how anyone could let something so minor interfere with their enjoyment of such a wonderful film.

11-05-2009, 03:14 AM	#9
42041 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2008	Does anyone know why they transferred this movie from 35mm prints rather than the original 65mm elements?

11-05-2009, 03:55 AM	#10
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	I'll have to re-watch it..... I am sensitive to EE and DNR when it's laid on too thick..... but I certainly didn't notice any excessive levels of it on this title..... I love this film too..... and I don't doubt that EE exists on it, but I didn't notice.... Of course there is so much going on in every frame, I find it hard to scrutinize the details...... Do you have any particular scenes where it's most noticeable, so I can check it out? I know Criterion isn't completely opposed to DNR and EE, but I have never seen them using it to the point of "More-harm-than-good" Anything is possible though.

11-05-2009, 06:36 PM	#14
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	A lot of Criterion reviews gloss over any problems in the transfer or audio. I think many reviewers take into account the different expectations that Criterion buyers have than a general audience. On top of that many are just thankful they release movies on Blu-ray at all that no major studio would touch. These factors lead to many soft reviews in my experience.

11-06-2009, 02:02 AM	#17
toef Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2008 Location:Isla Nublar 4K collection:229 Blu-ray collection:545 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:4	I watched it last night, and could not get into it at all, but that had nothing to do with any excessive amount of EE, because I didn't notice any.

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