Independence Day - Blu-ray Forum

Ragana · 08-20-2009, 05:17 PM

For those who have it, how superior is it to the DVD version? It is one of my all-time favorite flicks and I am debating whether I want to pick it up or not.

SquidPuppet · 08-20-2009, 05:18 PM

Sorry, I have no idea. But welcome and AWESOME avatar.

Ragana · 08-20-2009, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Sorry, I have no idea. But welcome and AWESOME avatar.

Thanks mate. I been lurking these forums for a long time now, finally decided to make an account and see whats going on around here.

benricci · 08-20-2009, 05:23 PM

It's fantastic. There are tons of reviews of the blu-ray online. You should have no trouble finding them with a quick search.

If it's your favorite movie, I see no need to debate picking it up.

bogo5 · 08-20-2009, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Ragana

For those who have it, how superior is it to the DVD version? It is one of my all-time favorite flicks and I am debating whether I want to pick it up or not.

The DVD copy that I had defines HORRID. I almost prefer watching the VHS.

The BD is a HUGEE improvement.

Ragana · 08-20-2009, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by benricci

It's fantastic. There are tons of reviews of the blu-ray online. You should have no trouble finding them with a quick search.

If it's your favorite movie, I see no need to debate picking it up.

Well I own two copies of it on DVD and a VHS so unless its absolutely spectacular, I don't see a reason to pick up a fourth. I figure I would ask for some personal opinions before I read the review.

KilloWertz · 08-20-2009, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by benricci

It's fantastic. There are tons of reviews of the blu-ray online. You should have no trouble finding them with a quick search.

If it's your favorite movie, I see no need to debate picking it up.

It's one of my all-time favorite movies as well, and I agree with benricci. I also agree with the review for it that is on this site. It is a large jump in both PQ and AQ. I wouldn't hesitate to pick it up for the right price.

Batman1980 · 08-20-2009, 05:29 PM

Independence Day is near RQ picture and RQ audio. The only knock I have on it is how fake the white house looks in that scene where they blast it to kingdom come.

dolphinc · 08-20-2009, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Ragana

Well I own two copies of it on DVD and a VHS so unless its absolutely spectacular, I don't see a reason to pick up a fourth. I figure I would ask for some personal opinions before I read the review.

It is absolutely worth the upgrade. Like watching a completely different movie..Oh, and welcome..

Jodi · 08-20-2009, 05:31 PM

ID4 on BD is easily among the best FOX BDs out there.
It's just a smidge short of reference quality (FOX's "I Robot" is ref. quality), but I would buy ID4 in a heartbeat!!!!
I have it, and it rocks my cradle!!

Jodi

dolphinc · 08-20-2009, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolverine1980

Independence Day is near RQ picture and RQ audio. The only knock I have on it is how fake the white house looks in that scene where they blast it to kingdom come.

LOL, that scene would look bad on any format..

Yellbean2002 · 08-20-2009, 05:31 PM

I agree it is a definate improvement.

Arkitect76 · 08-20-2009, 05:34 PM

I have ID4, WHAT!!! Thas' a good movie ma' friend !!! lol
worth a pick up, DEFINITELY!!!

sfmarine · 08-20-2009, 05:34 PM

Welcome to the forum! It is definitely worth the upgrade. I know a lot of people were ticked because of the lack of extra features and no extended edition but you can pick it up cheap now.

surfdude12 · 08-20-2009, 05:35 PM

if this is your favorite movie (or one of them), this isn't even a debate. you MUST get it. just because you have 3 copies of it doesn't change the fact that the 4th copy will be 6-7 times better in quality.

if i have 3 chevy's in my driveway, that won't stop me buying a ferrari now will it?

sfmarine · 08-20-2009, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by surfdude12

if this is your favorite movie (or one of them), this isn't even a debate. you MUST get it. just because you have 3 copies of it doesn't change the fact that the 4th copy will be 6-7 times better in quality.

if i have 3 chevy's in my driveway, that won't stop me buying a ferrari now will it?

I've got ID4 on VHS, DVD and Blu.

As far as the Ferrari goes, go with the F430.

walmat · 08-20-2009, 07:22 PM

I got the blu and compared it to my dvd copy. The blu looked sharper with more detail and the AQ had sounds I couldn't hear as clearly on the dvd.
If you love this movie as I do it's a no brainer

MosHighDef · 08-20-2009, 07:38 PM

I still think the action scenes are louder than most blu rays. The spaceships have huge bass

DarkDune · 08-20-2009, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolverine1980

Independence Day is near RQ picture and RQ audio. The only knock I have on it is how fake the white house looks in that scene where they blast it to kingdom come.

HD is telling...I thought they REALLY blew-up the White House when I saw it in the theater back in the day! Was that before, or after the Clinton scandal?!?!

GoYanks · 08-20-2009, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bogo5

The DVD copy that I had defines HORRID. I almost prefer watching the VHS.

The BD is a HUGEE improvement.

I have to completely agree. In fact, I demo'd the difference to a friend and he was floored both visually and... with his ears.

Totally worth it, especially if you love the film.

08-20-2009, 05:17 PM	#1
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08-20-2009, 05:18 PM	#2
SquidPuppet Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:277 Blu-ray reviews:27	Sorry, I have no idea. But welcome and AWESOME avatar.

08-20-2009, 05:23 PM	#4
benricci Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1	It's fantastic. There are tons of reviews of the blu-ray online. You should have no trouble finding them with a quick search. If it's your favorite movie, I see no need to debate picking it up.

08-20-2009, 05:29 PM	#8
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	Independence Day is near RQ picture and RQ audio. The only knock I have on it is how fake the white house looks in that scene where they blast it to kingdom come.

08-20-2009, 05:31 PM	#10
Jodi Power Member Member since:Jan 2006	ID4 on BD is easily among the best FOX BDs out there. It's just a smidge short of reference quality (FOX's "I Robot" is ref. quality), but I would buy ID4 in a heartbeat!!!! I have it, and it rocks my cradle!! Jodi

08-20-2009, 05:31 PM	#12
Yellbean2002 Active Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Leonardo, N.J. Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:179 Blu-ray collection:745 DVD collection:82 Trading Score:10	I agree it is a definate improvement.

08-20-2009, 05:34 PM	#13
Arkitect76 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2008 Location:New York City Blu-Ray Steelbooks™: (75) 4K collection:129 Blu-ray collection:814 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:2 Trading Score:145	I have ID4, WHAT!!! Thas' a good movie ma' friend !!! lol worth a pick up, DEFINITELY!!!

08-20-2009, 05:34 PM	#14
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:931 Blu-ray collection:2312 DVD collection:276 MA collection:461 Digital collection:492 iTunes collection:534 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:43	Welcome to the forum! It is definitely worth the upgrade. I know a lot of people were ticked because of the lack of extra features and no extended edition but you can pick it up cheap now.

08-20-2009, 05:35 PM	#15
surfdude12 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:343 Blu-ray reviews:112 Trading Score:1	if this is your favorite movie (or one of them), this isn't even a debate. you MUST get it. just because you have 3 copies of it doesn't change the fact that the 4th copy will be 6-7 times better in quality. if i have 3 chevy's in my driveway, that won't stop me buying a ferrari now will it?

08-20-2009, 07:22 PM	#17
walmat Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:33 Blu-ray collection:147 DVD collection:53 Blu-ray reviews:11	I got the blu and compared it to my dvd copy. The blu looked sharper with more detail and the AQ had sounds I couldn't hear as clearly on the dvd. If you love this movie as I do it's a no brainer

08-20-2009, 07:38 PM	#18
MosHighDef Banned Member since:Feb 2008 Location:socal 4K collection:38 Blu-ray collection:112 Blu-ray reviews:12	I still think the action scenes are louder than most blu rays. The spaceships have huge bass

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