How does the Warner release of The Prestige look? - Blu-ray Forum

RiseDarthVader · 07-10-2009, 04:23 PM

I am considering picking up the movie in Australia to have more Christopher Nolan movies in my collection and the trailer/reviews look great. So did Warner give us a DNR and EE transfer? It sucks that it is only Dolby Digital Plus though.

Geezer00003 · 07-10-2009, 04:47 PM

PQ/AQ is excellent!

$.02

threefiftyrocket · 07-10-2009, 05:33 PM

Veddy Niiiiiice

Import from the states... its PCM

Rhylliam · 07-10-2009, 07:37 PM

I have an imported HD DVD & am very pleased with it.

Firstborn · 07-11-2009, 04:29 AM

I have it... It's not bad...

but I've read many times that it is not considered to be as good as the American Disney release that is region free

Blu-Benny · 07-11-2009, 04:38 AM

i need to pick this up yet.

Blacklac · 07-11-2009, 05:44 AM

The Japanese release is spectacular, also. I have the HD DVD and it is TrueHD, I assume the BD is as well.

andreasy969 · 07-11-2009, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Firstborn

but I've read many times that it is not considered to be as good as the American Disney release that is region free

No, the US is not region free - it's locked to A...

I have both the German Warner and the US Disney release. PQ is great on both discs (I could not say which is better, but didn't do a direct comparison either). But I would recommend the US disc anyway because of the lossless PCM track - the Warner disc comes with a DD track only. (but again, I also didn't do a direct comparison between the DD and the PCM track - I just like to own the disc with the better technical specs...)

NutsAboutPS3 · 07-11-2009, 09:01 AM

The UK Warner release is a typical Warner smoothie, with the usual glossy look and lack of bite in the image detail. If you like that look, you'll be fine with it, if you hate that look, you'll hate it. I don't know if the Australian release is the same encode as the UK release, but I expect it is.

richieb1971 · 07-11-2009, 12:03 PM

I think i'm qualified to answer this one.

I bought the Warner version first from the UK and was not disappointed. But then I heard the region A version from the States was so much better. Being a spoilt dual PS3 (region A + B) guy I bought the region A version from ebay to see the difference. The region A version is much glossier and sharper than the Warner version. I didn't compare sound because i'm only a stereo guy at the moment.

The region A version is much better overall, but I wasn't exactly disappointed with the Warner one when I had it (now sold). Its just when you put them side by side, the region A version wins hands down. The difference is striking.

I would give the Warner version a 3.8/5, i'd give the region A version a 4.9/5. In fact, i'd have to say its reference quality.

I have a feeling "knowing" will be much better on the region A version as well. I'm buying the Australian steelbook so will probably double dip this one as well. Doh.

RiseDarthVader · 07-11-2009, 12:15 PM

I wont be importing since the Disney release is Region A. So I guess I will stick with the Warner Bros. Region B release here. I will probably be picking it up in September.

Q? · 07-22-2009, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richieb1971

I think i'm qualified to answer this one.

I bought the Warner version first from the UK and was not disappointed. But then I heard the region A version from the States was so much better. Being a spoilt dual PS3 (region A + B) guy I bought the region A version from ebay to see the difference. The region A version is much glossier and sharper than the Warner version. I didn't compare sound because i'm only a stereo guy at the moment.

The region A version is much better overall, but I wasn't exactly disappointed with the Warner one when I had it (now sold). Its just when you put them side by side, the region A version wins hands down. The difference is striking.

I would give the Warner version a 3.8/5, i'd give the region A version a 4.9/5. In fact, i'd have to say its reference quality.

I have a feeling "knowing" will be much better on the region A version as well. I'm buying the Australian steelbook so will probably double dip this one as well. Doh.

How does that exactly work? where did you get it from?
Is it possible to modify your ps3?
It would be amazing for me to have one... The ultimate luxury!...

richieb1971 · 07-26-2009, 07:15 AM

I bought both machines. Sorry for the confusion. I have a region A USA PS3 and a region B UK PS3. Although I try to keep my movies on the B side as much as possible, but sometimes its hard. Prestige is one of the movies that is so much better on A than it is on B.

rded · 07-26-2009, 03:08 PM

Bump

Mire · 08-13-2009, 10:35 PM

Does anyone can tell me if this release has a Turkish subtitle please?

JewelsAndBinoculars · 08-16-2009, 07:48 AM

There should be a version with Turkish subs - check out your local vendors.

This is distributed in Turkey by Tiglon.

Mire · 08-16-2009, 02:04 PM

Thank you i know that, i was asking about the UK edition because i'm going to buy that.

bogo5 · 08-21-2009, 04:00 AM

Only Reason I didn't pick up this on Blu yet as Ive watched it a far few times on DVD. Ill wait till I really want to watch it again.

Such a fantastic film. Superb actors. Marvelous Story!!!!

07-10-2009, 04:23 PM	#1
RiseDarthVader Power Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Australia Blu-ray collection:136	How does the Warner release of The Prestige look? I am considering picking up the movie in Australia to have more Christopher Nolan movies in my collection and the trailer/reviews look great. So did Warner give us a DNR and EE transfer? It sucks that it is only Dolby Digital Plus though.

07-26-2009, 03:08 PM	#14
rded Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2008 Location:555 Naim Street Blu-ray collection:254 Trading Score:1	Ump Bump

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07-10-2009, 04:47 PM	#2
Geezer00003 Senior Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Dec 2008 Location:GTA Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:12 4K collection:207 Blu-ray collection:669	PQ/AQ is excellent! $.02

07-10-2009, 05:33 PM	#3
threefiftyrocket Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Carmel, IN Blu-ray collection:478 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:3	Veddy Niiiiiice Import from the states... its PCM

07-10-2009, 07:37 PM	#4
Rhylliam Contributor Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Calgary, Alberta Home Theater Gallery:16 4K collection:1499 Blu-ray collection:9004 DVD collection:9438 Blu-ray reviews: 49 Trading Score:109	I have an imported HD DVD & am very pleased with it.

07-11-2009, 04:29 AM	#5
Firstborn Active Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Midlands, UK 4K collection:89 Blu-ray collection:337 Blu-ray reviews:1	I have it... It's not bad... but I've read many times that it is not considered to be as good as the American Disney release that is region free

07-11-2009, 04:38 AM	#6
Blu-Benny Michael Bay's #1 Fan Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Wisconsin Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:552 DVD collection:108 Trading Score:138	i need to pick this up yet.

07-11-2009, 05:44 AM	#7
Blacklac Active Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Michigan, USA	The Japanese release is spectacular, also. I have the HD DVD and it is TrueHD, I assume the BD is as well.

07-11-2009, 09:01 AM	#9
NutsAboutPS3 Expert Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:UK Blu-ray reviews:1	The UK Warner release is a typical Warner smoothie, with the usual glossy look and lack of bite in the image detail. If you like that look, you'll be fine with it, if you hate that look, you'll hate it. I don't know if the Australian release is the same encode as the UK release, but I expect it is.

07-11-2009, 12:03 PM	#10
richieb1971 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:89 Blu-ray collection:706 Trading Score:16	I think i'm qualified to answer this one. I bought the Warner version first from the UK and was not disappointed. But then I heard the region A version from the States was so much better. Being a spoilt dual PS3 (region A + B) guy I bought the region A version from ebay to see the difference. The region A version is much glossier and sharper than the Warner version. I didn't compare sound because i'm only a stereo guy at the moment. The region A version is much better overall, but I wasn't exactly disappointed with the Warner one when I had it (now sold). Its just when you put them side by side, the region A version wins hands down. The difference is striking. I would give the Warner version a 3.8/5, i'd give the region A version a 4.9/5. In fact, i'd have to say its reference quality. I have a feeling "knowing" will be much better on the region A version as well. I'm buying the Australian steelbook so will probably double dip this one as well. Doh.

07-11-2009, 12:15 PM	#11
RiseDarthVader Power Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Australia Blu-ray collection:136	I wont be importing since the Disney release is Region A. So I guess I will stick with the Warner Bros. Region B release here. I will probably be picking it up in September.

07-26-2009, 07:15 AM	#13
richieb1971 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:89 Blu-ray collection:706 Trading Score:16	I bought both machines. Sorry for the confusion. I have a region A USA PS3 and a region B UK PS3. Although I try to keep my movies on the B side as much as possible, but sometimes its hard. Prestige is one of the movies that is so much better on A than it is on B.

08-13-2009, 10:35 PM	#15
Mire Member Member since:Jun 2009 Blu-ray collection:45 DVD collection:2	Does anyone can tell me if this release has a Turkish subtitle please?

08-16-2009, 07:48 AM	#16
JewelsAndBinoculars New Member Member since:Feb 2008	There should be a version with Turkish subs - check out your local vendors. This is distributed in Turkey by Tiglon.

08-16-2009, 02:04 PM	#17
Mire Member Member since:Jun 2009 Blu-ray collection:45 DVD collection:2	Thank you i know that, i was asking about the UK edition because i'm going to buy that.

08-21-2009, 04:00 AM	#18
bogo5 Senior Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Australia	Only Reason I didn't pick up this on Blu yet as Ive watched it a far few times on DVD. Ill wait till I really want to watch it again. Such a fantastic film. Superb actors. Marvelous Story!!!!

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