Romancing the Stone & Jewel o/t Nile Reviews: Won't be buying! - Blu-ray Forum

Johnny Vinyl · 11-10-2008, 08:33 PM

I was sadly disappointed to read the reviews this morning of these two great films, as I have been looking forward to them receiving a solid BD treatment for some time. It is obvious that 20th Century missed the opportunity to give those fans a product they could be proud of.

I also think it's obvious that 20th Century pushed these out to ride on the coat-tails of the INDY success. They cut corners and produced a product that, in the end, is going to require a remaster/remix or whatever.

Really sad, because the movies and the fans deserved better!

benricci · 11-10-2008, 08:35 PM

For those of us that can't read your mind, what titles are you referring to?

SpaceDog · 11-10-2008, 08:39 PM

I've divined Romancing the Stone and Jewel of the Nile.
But using acronyms for every movie title is a PITA.

Johnny Vinyl · 11-10-2008, 08:42 PM

No different than people using LBP....took me a week to figure out what they were talking about.

No space to write it all out....so I used acronyms.

cartman781 · 11-10-2008, 08:43 PM

Omg Yrmm

Johnny Vinyl · 11-10-2008, 08:45 PM

Sorry ok....wanna correct me go ahead (which you did).

I was just trying to express an opinion.

Grubert · 11-10-2008, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by John72953

No different than people using LBP....took me a week to figure out what they were talking about.

No space to write it all out....so I used acronyms.

FWIW overusing acronyms is not SOTA... IMHO.

Thread title edited.

Johnny Vinyl · 11-10-2008, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grubert

FWIW overusing acronyms is not SOTA... IMHO.

Thread title edited.

I'd say something but I'm

Johnny Vinyl · 11-10-2008, 08:51 PM

Thanks for the jabs....I can take it, so not to worry and I stand corrected. But can we get on the topic?

Teabaggins · 11-10-2008, 08:56 PM

John, I read the reviews and the AQ is what seems to be really lacking on both films...the PQ seems to be pretty good for an older pic.

if you are a die hard fan of the movies I would suggest at least renting them on BD and then seeing what you think about them.

they will definitely look better than any previous formats and maybe you will be so happy to see a fond old memory look better than ever that you will look past the poor sound and want to buy them...maybe

Johnny Vinyl · 11-10-2008, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Teabaggins

John, I read the reviews and the AQ is what seems to be really lacking on both films...the PQ seems to be pretty good for an older pic.

if you are a die hard fan of the movies I would suggest at least renting them on BD and then seeing what you think about them.

they will definitely look better than any previous formats and maybe you will be so happy to see a fond old memory look better than ever that you will look past the poor sound and want to buy them...maybe

It's the review of the AQ that really turned me off. I probably will give them a rent because I really like those movies, but my point was mentioned from a potential buying perspective. BD's are expensive (regardless of the deals we sometime uncover), so I was really disappointed.

I guess I expected more.

Teabaggins · 11-10-2008, 09:10 PM

dude, live life like me;

super low expectations from everything and everyone = everyday is glorious!

surprisingly, people and things disappoint once in a while even with super low expectations...

Johnny Vinyl · 11-10-2008, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teabaggins

dude, live life like me;

super low expectations from everything and everyone = everyday is glorious!

surprisingly, people and things disappoint once in a while even with super low expectations...

True enough.....and they're only movies! Not like I live for BD's! Speaking of which, I finally got my copy of Led Zeppelin's MOTHERSHIP on vinyl the other day. Think I'm gonna chill with a cold beer and enjoy some great tunes.

Teabaggins · 11-10-2008, 09:29 PM

now that sounds like a great plan

ryoohki · 11-10-2008, 09:48 PM

Can't be worst than the macroblock party that is the DVD versions. Oh my!

KenThompson · 11-10-2008, 11:02 PM

If the sound wasn't the greatest on the original print in the first place how do you expect it to get better. The video on Romancing The Stone is pretty decent . The sequal is another story. Its better than the dvd and if your a die hard fan you will buy it but looking for demo quality movies, most will pass.

#Darren · 11-10-2008, 11:48 PM

Be greatful that INDY caused them to be released at all. Otherwise we might not have seen them on Blu for years...

Johnny Vinyl · 11-14-2008, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by iDarren

Be greatful that INDY caused them to be released at all. Otherwise we might not have seen them on Blu for years...

Gratefull for what? Mediocrity?

Croweyes1121 · 05-10-2013, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by KenThompson

If the sound wasn't the greatest on the original print in the first place how do you expect it to get better.

I can confirm that the audio issues present on the blu-ray of RTS are not there due to a source issue. The Pro-Logic surround track on my laserdisc copy sounds miles better than the blu-ray audio. I'm not sure what happened, but the sound was definitely botched in some way, and a better-sounding version could be released and has been before.

11-10-2008, 08:33 PM	#1
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	Romancing the Stone & Jewel o/t Nile Reviews: Won't be buying! I was sadly disappointed to read the reviews this morning of these two great films, as I have been looking forward to them receiving a solid BD treatment for some time. It is obvious that 20th Century missed the opportunity to give those fans a product they could be proud of. I also think it's obvious that 20th Century pushed these out to ride on the coat-tails of the INDY success. They cut corners and produced a product that, in the end, is going to require a remaster/remix or whatever. Really sad, because the movies and the fans deserved better!

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11-10-2008, 08:35 PM	#2
benricci Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1	For those of us that can't read your mind, what titles are you referring to?

11-10-2008, 08:39 PM	#3
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11-10-2008, 08:42 PM	#4
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	No different than people using LBP....took me a week to figure out what they were talking about. No space to write it all out....so I used acronyms.

11-10-2008, 08:43 PM	#5
cartman781 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2007 Location:In a van down by the river Blu-ray collection:2074 DVD collection:257 Digital collection:18 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:99	Omg Yrmm

11-10-2008, 08:45 PM	#6
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	Sorry ok....wanna correct me go ahead (which you did). I was just trying to express an opinion.

11-10-2008, 08:51 PM	#9
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	Thanks for the jabs....I can take it, so not to worry and I stand corrected. But can we get on the topic?

11-10-2008, 08:56 PM	#10
Teabaggins Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2008	John, I read the reviews and the AQ is what seems to be really lacking on both films...the PQ seems to be pretty good for an older pic. if you are a die hard fan of the movies I would suggest at least renting them on BD and then seeing what you think about them. they will definitely look better than any previous formats and maybe you will be so happy to see a fond old memory look better than ever that you will look past the poor sound and want to buy them...maybe

11-10-2008, 09:10 PM	#12
Teabaggins Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2008	dude, live life like me; super low expectations from everything and everyone = everyday is glorious! surprisingly, people and things disappoint once in a while even with super low expectations...

11-10-2008, 09:29 PM	#14
Teabaggins Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2008	now that sounds like a great plan

11-10-2008, 09:48 PM	#15
ryoohki Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2007 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:5	Can't be worst than the macroblock party that is the DVD versions. Oh my!

11-10-2008, 11:02 PM	#16
KenThompson Power Member Member since:Sep 2006 Location:B.C. Canada	If the sound wasn't the greatest on the original print in the first place how do you expect it to get better. The video on Romancing The Stone is pretty decent . The sequal is another story. Its better than the dvd and if your a die hard fan you will buy it but looking for demo quality movies, most will pass.

11-10-2008, 11:48 PM	#17
#Darren Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:1471 Blu-ray reviews: 62	Be greatful that INDY caused them to be released at all. Otherwise we might not have seen them on Blu for years...

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