Is there anyway to preview a video before purchasing? - Blu-ray Forum

88mph · 01-29-2018, 09:12 PM

I'm worried if 2.35:1 movies has been cropped to 1.85/1.78:1. The specs don't list aspect ratio. So how do I tell if I am purchasing a good version of the movie?

The_Donster · 01-30-2018, 01:44 AM

Not for free, but you could rent them I guess

ScarredLungs · 01-30-2018, 02:27 AM

Rent it
Borrow it from a Neighbor / Friend
Google Search it

88mph · 01-30-2018, 09:05 PM

Sorry wasn't asking to preview how good a movie is, but whether the digital version has been bastardized like cropping the aspect ratio.

I guess maybe I can complain and get a refund from Amazon.

steve_dave · 01-31-2018, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 88mph

Sorry wasn't asking to preview how good a movie is, but whether the digital version has been bastardized like cropping the aspect ratio.

I guess maybe I can complain and get a refund from Amazon.

The previous poster gave the choices, only difference between a rental and purchase is the purchase may have extras.

And 99% are OAR, some aren't but you have to rent to find out or use Google.

moviegeek1992 · 02-01-2018, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 88mph

Sorry wasn't asking to preview how good a movie is, but whether the digital version has been bastardized like cropping the aspect ratio.

I guess maybe I can complain and get a refund from Amazon.

Yes Amazon customer service is really good in that regard. The film being in the wrong aspect ratio is a valid reason to ask for a refund, although I doubt there are many in the wrong aspect ratio to begin with.

88mph · 02-02-2018, 07:48 AM

Good to know. Thanks guys!

Ended up buying a few for cheap. Kubo and two strings & The Edge both being 2.35:1 and intact on Amazon Video

01-29-2018, 09:12 PM	#1
88mph Special Member Member since:Feb 2011 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Prime collection:-	Is there anyway to preview a video before purchasing? I'm worried if 2.35:1 movies has been cropped to 1.85/1.78:1. The specs don't list aspect ratio. So how do I tell if I am purchasing a good version of the movie?

01-30-2018, 02:27 AM	#3
ScarredLungs Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Utah 4K collection:65 Blu-ray collection:1433 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:4	Rent it Borrow it from a Neighbor / Friend Google Search it

01-30-2018, 01:44 AM	#2
The_Donster Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 Location:Deep in the heart of NE Texas 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:216 DVD collection:231 Trading Score:14	Not for free, but you could rent them I guess

01-30-2018, 09:05 PM	#4
88mph Special Member Member since:Feb 2011 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Prime collection:-	Sorry wasn't asking to preview how good a movie is, but whether the digital version has been bastardized like cropping the aspect ratio. I guess maybe I can complain and get a refund from Amazon.

02-02-2018, 07:48 AM	#7
88mph Special Member Member since:Feb 2011 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Prime collection:-	Good to know. Thanks guys! Ended up buying a few for cheap. Kubo and two strings & The Edge both being 2.35:1 and intact on Amazon Video

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