Bram Stoker's Dracula - Blu-ray Forum

bladelia · 08-26-2007, 06:28 PM

being a new member from the uk, and a bit of a philistine when it comes to blu ray, can anyone tell me if dracula will be region free:

BadAss · 08-26-2007, 07:11 PM

I believe its Sony's policy to release catalg titles region free.

TheZoof · 10-02-2009, 08:51 PM

Anyone seen this lately?

I watched it last night and I think it is a great transfer! I have heard so much flack and negativity about it but honestly it is great. It looks like film on screen! I can't believe how wonderful it was to watch. The blacks were proper, the grain was wonderful and the detail was great.

Anyone else agree?

FindYourWay · 10-02-2009, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheZoof

Anyone seen this lately?

I watched it last night and I think it is a great transfer! I have heard so much flack and negativity about it but honestly it is great. It looks like film on screen! I can't believe how wonderful it was to watch. The blacks were proper, the grain was wonderful and the detail was great.

Anyone else agree?

100% agree. It looks stunning.
Trivia:
No character was allowed to wear red other than Dracula. The one exception was Elizabeth when she had dinner with Dracula.

Clark Kent · 10-03-2009, 12:41 AM

It is a decent looking transfer, with a different color timing than had been previously seen on home video. It is definitely worth a purchase, if one is a fan or has an interest in all things Dracula.

TheForce8686 · 10-03-2009, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheZoof

Anyone seen this lately?

I watched it last night and I think it is a great transfer! I have heard so much flack and negativity about it but honestly it is great. It looks like film on screen! I can't believe how wonderful it was to watch. The blacks were proper, the grain was wonderful and the detail was great.

Anyone else agree?

I disagree. It was one of the worst look Blu Rays I have ever seen. It was dull and not sharp. All the colors looked faded. It looked like a really old VHS version.

Hep · 10-03-2009, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheZoof

Anyone else agree?

Yes I do agree, the negativity was grainaphobia.

blubryant · 10-03-2009, 03:54 AM

Dracula is one of my favourite movies, with a fantastic acting job by my favourite actor, Gary Oldman. This Blu looks fantastic, the costumes look incredible as well, people who say it looks bad are just scared of some sexy grain. This is where I got a crush on Wynona as a young lad

, also for people interested in commentaries Coppola is very informative and for me was incredibly interesting. He talks about how during the opening sequence, they had such little amount of money, that it was practically a puppet show. I love finding out little things like that, and also that was one of my favourite movie introductions, looked pretty damn good for a puppet show. Then again I bet Francis Ford Coppola would direct one mighty fine puppet show

HeavyHitter · 10-03-2009, 04:17 AM

This is a very filmlike transfer and was approved by FFC. It looks exactly how it's supposed to look.

Blu-ray Fanatic · 10-03-2009, 04:30 AM

The US release needs a new transfer. The current one still looks like the upconverted dvd version.

thecroshow · 10-03-2009, 04:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu-ray Fanatic

The US release needs a new transfer. The current one resembles something on VHS

fixed your post =p i was disappointed with the dracula transfer =(

Blu-ray Fanatic · 10-03-2009, 05:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thecroshow

fixed your post =p i was disappointed with the dracula transfer =(

Now, how in the hell did you re-edit my post?

Mods, excuse my language.

Lt. Aldo Raine · 10-03-2009, 09:09 AM

i bought this as a blind buy cuz i love vampire movies..
movie wise it is very good i really liked it
but the transfer didn't hold up

md99 · 10-03-2009, 10:52 AM

Popped it in for a few minutes last night, in the majority of scenes it really is no better than upconverted DVD.

pokerface · 10-03-2009, 12:34 PM

I thought the transfer helped give the intended feel of the movie and worked well in that sense. I agree with the "grainaphobia" statement made; it seems that some want sharp images and eye busting colors in every Blu-ray transfer. It could be that grain can be used as a tool.

davcole · 10-03-2009, 01:08 PM

Count me in the disappointed transfer crowd. I don't believe for most people grain was the issue, but the main issue was changing the color timing and making the detail darker therefore robbing the picture of detail.

RocShemp · 10-03-2009, 03:04 PM

I purchased this for $10 in one of why "what the hell?" moods. I love the movie and since I perplexingly don't have it on DVD, I decided to pick up the BD.

I honestly loved the transfer. Yes, it's darker than the movie has ever been before and many of the colours were desaturated. However, it fit the mood and tone of the movie. Also, check out the special features. The movie was intended to resemble an old movie that was made back when the story takes place. The new colour timing and lower overall brightness fit the intended tone of the movie. As for how soft the image is, this movie was shot with soft focus. No amount of remastering will ever make it sharper.

TheZoof · 10-03-2009, 03:27 PM

Well I put you nay sayers to the test. A friend of mine owned Dracula on DVD. He brought it over and we compared a few of the wonderful scenes.

THE BLU-RAY BLOWS IT OUT OF THE WATER.

It looks so spectacular and there is so much more going on. In the DVD it basically just looked like black and light. There was no grades of shadows. In the Blu you get infinite amount of darks and blacks. It just looks spectacular.

The image does look soft compared to some titles but as others have said that is intended. The DVD looks a lot softer actually and there is no detail in the faces.

Is the Blu reference to impress your friends? I don't think it is but is it the most accurate and director approved version of the film for the home? For sure!

sfmarine · 10-03-2009, 09:28 PM

I usually pop this in around Halloween...the transfer could be better but it is better than the dvd.

Weirded Wonder · 10-03-2009, 10:12 PM

I cannot find this for $10.00 or any price anywhere. Where did you pick it up for $10?

08-26-2007, 06:28 PM	#1
bladelia Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:London 4K collection:549 Blu-ray collection:5329 Trading Score:37	Bram Stoker's Dracula being a new member from the uk, and a bit of a philistine when it comes to blu ray, can anyone tell me if dracula will be region free:

10-03-2009, 03:04 PM	#17
RocShemp Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2009 Blu-ray reviews:2	I purchased this for $10 in one of why "what the hell?" moods. I love the movie and since I perplexingly don't have it on DVD, I decided to pick up the BD. I honestly loved the transfer. Yes, it's darker than the movie has ever been before and many of the colours were desaturated. However, it fit the mood and tone of the movie. Also, check out the special features. The movie was intended to resemble an old movie that was made back when the story takes place. The new colour timing and lower overall brightness fit the intended tone of the movie. As for how soft the image is, this movie was shot with soft focus. No amount of remastering will ever make it sharper. Last edited by RocShemp; 10-03-2009 at 03:07 PM.

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08-26-2007, 07:11 PM	#2
BadAss Senior Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:England 4K collection:63 Blu-ray collection:63	I believe its Sony's policy to release catalg titles region free.

10-02-2009, 08:51 PM	#3
TheZoof Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Ottawa,Canada Home Theater Gallery:27 4K collection:850 Blu-ray collection:1636 DVD collection:10 Blu-ray reviews: 38 Trading Score:2	Anyone seen this lately? I watched it last night and I think it is a great transfer! I have heard so much flack and negativity about it but honestly it is great. It looks like film on screen! I can't believe how wonderful it was to watch. The blacks were proper, the grain was wonderful and the detail was great. Anyone else agree?

10-03-2009, 12:41 AM	#5
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	It is a decent looking transfer, with a different color timing than had been previously seen on home video. It is definitely worth a purchase, if one is a fan or has an interest in all things Dracula.

10-03-2009, 03:54 AM	#8
blubryant Active Member Member since:Jun 2009 Location:Canada Blu-ray collection:265 Blu-ray reviews:1	Dracula is one of my favourite movies, with a fantastic acting job by my favourite actor, Gary Oldman. This Blu looks fantastic, the costumes look incredible as well, people who say it looks bad are just scared of some sexy grain. This is where I got a crush on Wynona as a young lad , also for people interested in commentaries Coppola is very informative and for me was incredibly interesting. He talks about how during the opening sequence, they had such little amount of money, that it was practically a puppet show. I love finding out little things like that, and also that was one of my favourite movie introductions, looked pretty damn good for a puppet show. Then again I bet Francis Ford Coppola would direct one mighty fine puppet show

10-03-2009, 04:17 AM	#9
HeavyHitter Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jul 2007 Home Theater Gallery:4 Trading Score:154	This is a very filmlike transfer and was approved by FFC. It looks exactly how it's supposed to look.

10-03-2009, 04:30 AM	#10
Blu-ray Fanatic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:San Antonio Blu-ray reviews:1	The US release needs a new transfer. The current one still looks like the upconverted dvd version.

10-03-2009, 09:09 AM	#13
Lt. Aldo Raine Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:289 Blu-ray reviews: 11	i bought this as a blind buy cuz i love vampire movies.. movie wise it is very good i really liked it but the transfer didn't hold up

10-03-2009, 10:52 AM	#14
md99 Expert Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Oirland Home Theater Gallery:167 Blu-ray collection:406	Popped it in for a few minutes last night, in the majority of scenes it really is no better than upconverted DVD.

10-03-2009, 12:34 PM	#15
pokerface Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Delaware Blu-ray collection:360	I thought the transfer helped give the intended feel of the movie and worked well in that sense. I agree with the "grainaphobia" statement made; it seems that some want sharp images and eye busting colors in every Blu-ray transfer. It could be that grain can be used as a tool.

10-03-2009, 01:08 PM	#16
davcole Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Cincinnati, Oh 4K collection:138 Blu-ray collection:407 Digital collection:25 Blu-ray reviews: 146 Trading Score:9	Count me in the disappointed transfer crowd. I don't believe for most people grain was the issue, but the main issue was changing the color timing and making the detail darker therefore robbing the picture of detail.

10-03-2009, 03:27 PM	#18
TheZoof Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Ottawa,Canada Home Theater Gallery:27 4K collection:850 Blu-ray collection:1636 DVD collection:10 Blu-ray reviews: 38 Trading Score:2	Well I put you nay sayers to the test. A friend of mine owned Dracula on DVD. He brought it over and we compared a few of the wonderful scenes. THE BLU-RAY BLOWS IT OUT OF THE WATER. It looks so spectacular and there is so much more going on. In the DVD it basically just looked like black and light. There was no grades of shadows. In the Blu you get infinite amount of darks and blacks. It just looks spectacular. The image does look soft compared to some titles but as others have said that is intended. The DVD looks a lot softer actually and there is no detail in the faces. Is the Blu reference to impress your friends? I don't think it is but is it the most accurate and director approved version of the film for the home? For sure!

10-03-2009, 09:28 PM	#19
sfmarine Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Swan Station aDdIcTeD 2 LOST PSN:U5MC51473 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:930 Blu-ray collection:2311 DVD collection:276 MA collection:461 Digital collection:492 iTunes collection:534 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:43	I usually pop this in around Halloween...the transfer could be better but it is better than the dvd.

10-03-2009, 10:12 PM	#20
Weirded Wonder Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:593 Blu-ray collection:1177 Trading Score:51	I cannot find this for $10.00 or any price anywhere. Where did you pick it up for $10?

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