What's your top 5 worst blu transfer picks? - Blu-ray Forum

cstyle2000 · 02-25-2010, 09:46 PM

I'm still a newbie when it comes down to BDs and I've heard a lot about how some older movies have had some really crappy transfer jobs (either because the studio behind it was lazy and/or because they just want an easy buck). Well anyway, I was just curious as to what you all think about this and to list your top 5 worst transfer jobs on blu. Also, I think it'll help other newbies and veterans alike with their future blu purchases by warning them of what to avoid (even though this site does list bad blus that exist already...I just want to know what everyone's opinion is).

Sabotage · 02-25-2010, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by cstyle2000

I'm still a newbie when it comes down to BDs and I've heard a lot about how some older movies have had some really crappy transfer jobs (either because the studio behind it was lazy and/or because they just want an easy buck). Well anyway, I was just curious as to what you all think about this and to list your top 5 worst transfer jobs on blu. Also, I think it'll help other newbies and veterans alike with their future blu purchases by warning them of what to avoid (even though this site does list bad blus that exist already...I just want to know what everyone's opinion is).

Dumb & Dumber wasn't a very good transfer. It looked like the DVD essentially. The same can be said about 28 Days later.

dg5150 · 02-25-2010, 09:59 PM

40 year old virgin has some quick cuts that look bad, that's probably the worst I own other than BS Dracula (I know Dracula is supposed to look a certain way, it still doesn't look good imo).

Clark Kent · 02-25-2010, 10:01 PM

Most of the films in Tiers 4 and 5 of this list look bad:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1168342

That is a handy list of good and bad movies in terms of PQ on BD.

Dotpattern · 02-25-2010, 10:04 PM

The problem with "bad transfer" threads is that most people don't distinguish between a bad transfer and poor source material. 28 Days Later is often incorrectly cited as a bad transfer, but there is nothing wrong with the transfer. That's how the movie was shot and that's how it's always going to look.

Kryptonic · 02-25-2010, 10:08 PM

Near Dark, Face/Off, and Gladiator.

Sabotage · 02-25-2010, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Dotpattern

The problem with "bad transfer" threads is that most people don't distinguish between a bad transfer and poor source material. 28 Days Later is often incorrectly cited as a bad transfer, but there is nothing wrong with the transfer. That's how the movie was shot and that's how it's always going to look.

My mistake then.

kolibri · 02-25-2010, 10:21 PM

The first release of Full Metal Jacket was atrocious - the image seemed to consist of pulsating artificial grain. Took it back to the shop from whence came, and swapped it for something else...

Suntory_Times · 02-25-2010, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Dotpattern

The problem with "bad transfer" threads is that most people don't distinguish between a bad transfer and poor source material. 28 Days Later is often incorrectly cited as a bad transfer, but there is nothing wrong with the transfer. That's how the movie was shot and that's how it's always going to look.

Agreed.

The five worst transfers so far are:
1) Patton
2) Gangs of New York (original release)
3) Gladiator
4) Full Metal Jacket (original release)
5) The 40 year old virgin

and I must mention Goodfellas. Gggrrrr.

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Originally Posted by kolibri

The first release of Full Metal Jacket was atrocious - the image seemed to consist of pulsating artificial grain. Took it back to the shop from whence came, and swapped it for something else...

The rerelease with the dark cover is quite good.

DaleDark · 02-25-2010, 10:39 PM

Avoid Dog Soldiers, and Hannibal (as part of the Hannibal Lector Collection) like the plague.

Mahatma · 02-25-2010, 10:49 PM

Avoid like the plague Escape from new york.

CZAR · 02-25-2010, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Dotpattern

The problem with "bad transfer" threads is that most people don't distinguish between a bad transfer and poor source material. 28 Days Later is often incorrectly cited as a bad transfer, but there is nothing wrong with the transfer. That's how the movie was shot and that's how it's always going to look.

I own over 100 blu's and they all look good to me. The only ones that I may have a prob with is 28 Days Later until the last 5 minutes but Obviously we know why the transfer is like that. And Miami Vice. I dont know if this falls under poor source or bad transfer. The daytime scenes are great but the night time scenes have a lot of fuzz. Anyone know why? Got Em!!

CZAR · 02-25-2010, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Suntory_Times

Agreed.

The five worst transfers so far are:
1) Patton
2) Gangs of New York (original release)
3) Gladiator
4) Full Metal Jacket (original release)
5) The 40 year old virgin

and I must mention Goodfellas. Gggrrrr.

The rerelease with the dark cover is quite good.

Goodfellas looked good to me. Got Em!!

Mahatma · 02-25-2010, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kolibri

The first release of Full Metal Jacket was atrocious - the image seemed to consist of pulsating artificial grain. Took it back to the shop from whence came, and swapped it for something else...

Any way to distinguish between the two transfers?Got the cover with the helmet and a helicopter right above that helmet.Is that a good transfer?Think it is nice,but not anything special.Maybe I'm hung up on sharpness...

Dj Matt B · 02-25-2010, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Mahatma

Any way to distinguish between the two transfers?Got the cover with the helmet and a helicopter right above that helmet.Is that a good transfer?Think it is nice,but not anything special.Maybe I'm hung up on sharpness...

The White Cover is Crap

Dark Green Cover is good and has extras as well.

Beaner666 · 02-25-2010, 10:58 PM

One of the mod's needs to post a sticky explaining that 28 Days Later is supposed to look the way it does!

If they ever release The Blair Witch Project on blu-ray I can only imagine all the "bad picture fuss" that it will create

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SteelPen · 02-25-2010, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Suntory_Times

The five worst transfers so far are:
1) Patton

You serious?

Patton looks amazing on BD!

gvortex7 · 02-25-2010, 11:01 PM

Of the ones I've seen:

1. Hustle & Flow
2. Mimic (Alliance)
3. Gladiator
4. Gangs of New York (Alliance)
5. Fifth Element (first release)

MaCruz · 02-25-2010, 11:01 PM

Based on my collection regarding PQ:

Silence of the Lambs
T1
28 Days Later

gvortex7 · 02-25-2010, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Dotpattern

The problem with "bad transfer" threads is that most people don't distinguish between a bad transfer and poor source material. 28 Days Later is often incorrectly cited as a bad transfer, but there is nothing wrong with the transfer. That's how the movie was shot and that's how it's always going to look.

Well said bud. People need to understand the difference between bad transfer and poor source material.

02-25-2010, 09:46 PM	#1
cstyle2000 Member Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Near Grand Rapids, Michigan. Blu-ray collection:18	What's your top 5 worst blu transfer picks? I'm still a newbie when it comes down to BDs and I've heard a lot about how some older movies have had some really crappy transfer jobs (either because the studio behind it was lazy and/or because they just want an easy buck). Well anyway, I was just curious as to what you all think about this and to list your top 5 worst transfer jobs on blu. Also, I think it'll help other newbies and veterans alike with their future blu purchases by warning them of what to avoid (even though this site does list bad blus that exist already...I just want to know what everyone's opinion is).

02-25-2010, 10:58 PM	#16
Beaner666 Active Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Hickory Hills, IL USA (Chicagoland)	One of the mod's needs to post a sticky explaining that 28 Days Later is supposed to look the way it does! If they ever release The Blair Witch Project on blu-ray I can only imagine all the "bad picture fuss" that it will create.

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02-25-2010, 09:59 PM	#3
dg5150 Senior Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Nashville, TN Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:286 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:2	40 year old virgin has some quick cuts that look bad, that's probably the worst I own other than BS Dracula (I know Dracula is supposed to look a certain way, it still doesn't look good imo).

02-25-2010, 10:01 PM	#4
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	Most of the films in Tiers 4 and 5 of this list look bad: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1168342 That is a handy list of good and bad movies in terms of PQ on BD.

02-25-2010, 10:04 PM	#5
Dotpattern Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Southern California 4K collection:407 Blu-ray collection:1505	The problem with "bad transfer" threads is that most people don't distinguish between a bad transfer and poor source material. 28 Days Later is often incorrectly cited as a bad transfer, but there is nothing wrong with the transfer. That's how the movie was shot and that's how it's always going to look.

02-25-2010, 10:08 PM	#6
Kryptonic Suspended Member since:Jul 2009 Trading Score:45	Near Dark, Face/Off, and Gladiator.

02-25-2010, 10:21 PM	#8
kolibri Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Somewhere near Arkham Asylum Blu-ray collection:134	The first release of Full Metal Jacket was atrocious - the image seemed to consist of pulsating artificial grain. Took it back to the shop from whence came, and swapped it for something else...

02-25-2010, 10:39 PM	#10
DaleDark Special Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Milwaukee, WI 4K collection:119 Blu-ray collection:1124 DVD collection:415 Blu-ray reviews: 3	Avoid Dog Soldiers, and Hannibal (as part of the Hannibal Lector Collection) like the plague.

02-25-2010, 10:49 PM	#11
Mahatma Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2009 Location:A bit off... Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:247 Blu-ray reviews:8	Avoid like the plague Escape from new york.

02-25-2010, 11:01 PM	#18
gvortex7 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Fort Lauderdale, FL Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:105	Of the ones I've seen: 1. Hustle & Flow 2. Mimic (Alliance) 3. Gladiator 4. Gangs of New York (Alliance) 5. Fifth Element (first release)

02-25-2010, 11:01 PM	#19
MaCruz Community Gaming Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Jacksonville, FL Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:104 Blu-ray collection:958 DVD collection:18 MA collection:394 Digital collection:570 iTunes collection:527 Prime collection:192 Blu-ray reviews: 23 Trading Score:139	Based on my collection regarding PQ: Silence of the Lambs T1 28 Days Later

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