Is Young Frankenstein worth upgrading? - Blu-ray Forum

2010CAMARO · 01-18-2010, 06:42 PM

I have read a couple of different reviews about Young Frankenstein. Some say that it is worth the upgrade and some say that it's not worth upgrading a black and white film from 1974.

To those of you who have YF is the PQ worth the upgrade of this classic movie? I can pick it up for $15.99 at my local Movie Stop.

Thanks in advance.

jamal2 · 01-18-2010, 06:48 PM

Yes.

steve_dave · 01-18-2010, 06:50 PM

I upgraded from the non-anamorphic DVD to the Blu-ray Disc.

More than worth it for me.

The BD also reveals miniscule details like Fronkensteen's strands of hair after keeping grace and dignity. The closed curtains before the musical number also shimmer which I never noticed before.

You also get new interviews from 2007/2008 with a lot of the cast and crew plus fans and even Alan Spencer, creator of Sledge Hammer. Spencer frequently "visted the set" bypassing security but was given personal mentorship by Mel Brooks.

The DVD just includes extras from the 1997 special edition laserdisc.

2010CAMARO · 01-18-2010, 07:28 PM

Thanks for the help guys.

that1guystudios · 01-19-2010, 12:17 AM

It's worth upgrading from the non-anamorphic DVD and for the Bonus features. Also make sure that you turn the sharpness on your TV all the way down on this one. It's got really heavy grain in it, and if your TV isn't calibrated properly (if it uses any artificial sharpening) it will look like it's snowing inside your television. If your TV is calibrated correctly though, it should look great.

vegeta88 · 01-19-2010, 12:36 AM

I was wondering this myself so I bit the bullet on it a few months ago. In my opinion, it is worth the upgrade. It is much better than the DVD I have.

Steve · 01-19-2010, 12:39 AM

I upgraded from the DVD to the blu-ray and IMO it was completely worth it.

Crimson King · 01-19-2010, 12:44 AM

Hell's to the yeah!!!

Totally worth the upgrade!

Filmmaker · 01-19-2010, 01:17 AM

This BD is a revelation in more ways than one--an easy upgrade recommendation!

OldPangYau · 01-19-2010, 01:35 AM

The blu ray also has extra (HD!) deleted scenes not on any of the previous releases.

doctorD · 01-19-2010, 01:59 AM

Definitely worth the upgrade!

01-18-2010, 06:42 PM	#1
2010CAMARO Member Member since:Sep 2009	Is Young Frankenstein worth upgrading? I have read a couple of different reviews about Young Frankenstein. Some say that it is worth the upgrade and some say that it's not worth upgrading a black and white film from 1974. To those of you who have YF is the PQ worth the upgrade of this classic movie? I can pick it up for $15.99 at my local Movie Stop. Thanks in advance.

01-18-2010, 06:50 PM	#3
steve_dave Blu-ray Duke Member since:Nov 2008 Trading Score:21	I upgraded from the non-anamorphic DVD to the Blu-ray Disc. More than worth it for me. The BD also reveals miniscule details like Fronkensteen's strands of hair after keeping grace and dignity. The closed curtains before the musical number also shimmer which I never noticed before. You also get new interviews from 2007/2008 with a lot of the cast and crew plus fans and even Alan Spencer, creator of Sledge Hammer. Spencer frequently "visted the set" bypassing security but was given personal mentorship by Mel Brooks. The DVD just includes extras from the 1997 special edition laserdisc. Last edited by steve_dave; 01-18-2010 at 11:02 PM.

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01-18-2010, 06:48 PM	#2
jamal2 Banned Member since:Dec 2009 Blu-ray collection:602	Yes.

01-18-2010, 07:28 PM	#4
2010CAMARO Member Member since:Sep 2009	Thanks for the help guys.

01-19-2010, 12:17 AM	#5
that1guystudios 3D Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Oh I come from a land, from a faraway place... 4K collection:289 Blu-ray collection:1219 DVD collection:223 MA collection:1219 Digital collection:343 iTunes collection:145 Blu-ray reviews: 30 Trading Score:117	It's worth upgrading from the non-anamorphic DVD and for the Bonus features. Also make sure that you turn the sharpness on your TV all the way down on this one. It's got really heavy grain in it, and if your TV isn't calibrated properly (if it uses any artificial sharpening) it will look like it's snowing inside your television. If your TV is calibrated correctly though, it should look great.

01-19-2010, 12:36 AM	#6
vegeta88 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2007 Location:CA 4K collection:94 Blu-ray collection:666 DVD collection:116 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:1	I was wondering this myself so I bit the bullet on it a few months ago. In my opinion, it is worth the upgrade. It is much better than the DVD I have.

01-19-2010, 12:39 AM	#7
Steve Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Anna, TX 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:41	I upgraded from the DVD to the blu-ray and IMO it was completely worth it.

01-19-2010, 12:44 AM	#8
Crimson King Blu-ray Prince Member since:Oct 2009 Blu-ray reviews: 19 Trading Score:684	Hell's to the yeah!!! Totally worth the upgrade!

01-19-2010, 01:17 AM	#9
Filmmaker Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Tulsa, OK (but don't hold it against me!) Home Theater Gallery:90 4K collection:1168 Blu-ray collection:3151 DVD collection:593 Trading Score:24	This BD is a revelation in more ways than one--an easy upgrade recommendation!

01-19-2010, 01:35 AM	#10
OldPangYau Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Blu-ray collection:596 DVD collection:194	The blu ray also has extra (HD!) deleted scenes not on any of the previous releases.

01-19-2010, 01:59 AM	#11
doctorD Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Redmond, WA Home Theater Gallery:47 4K collection:397 Blu-ray collection:1723 Blu-ray reviews: 12 Trading Score:1	Definitely worth the upgrade!

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