The Abyss 4K UHD (1989)

[kannibaliztik]

Originally Posted by mjvmovieman

Ed Harris is awesome. One of the great underrated actors of all time. I wish his character had more screen time in last year's Top Gun: Maverick.

A History of Violence is one of his best roles that no one ever seems to mention.

[Old Bones]

Originally Posted by kannibaliztik

A History of Violence is one of his best roles that no one ever seems to mention.

The Rock

[IndyMLVC]

Originally Posted by Old Bones

The Rock

Those outtakes are legendary.

[HeavyHitter]

Originally Posted by mjvmovieman

Ed Harris is awesome. One of the great underrated actors of all time. I wish his character had more screen time in last year's Top Gun: Maverick.

He was also great in Glengarry Glen Ross.

[elgee]

Originally Posted by frogmort

He should've won an Oscar for this:

Where's that from?

[kannibaliztik]

Originally Posted by elgee

Where's that from?

Creepshow

[NJScorpio]

Originally Posted by kannibaliztik

A History of Violence is one of his best roles that no one ever seems to mention.

There was a recent Indian film, Leo, which is basically the same story, but is TERRIBLE.

All of the subtlety and menace of A History of Violence is just thrown out the window. It also made me realize that, aside from the excellent direction and writing, Ed Harris is a HUGE part in making that movie work.

[kannibaliztik]

Originally Posted by NJScorpio

There was a recent Indian film, Leo, which is basically the same story, but is TERRIBLE.

All of the subtlety and menace of A History of Violence is just thrown out the window. It also made me realize that, aside from the excellent direction and writing, Ed Harris is a HUGE part in making that movie work.

He is legit terrifying in the role, the scene where he confronts his wife still gives me the creeps.

"don't forget your shoesssss"

[breadordecide]

Originally Posted by jeff BD

After having seen all 4 films now in terms of Pic quality it goes:
1. The Abyss - most enjoyable looking
2. Titanic - looked too good(if that makes sense) and certain faces were too clean
3. Aliens - just looks too clean too often. Wish there was more grain
4. True Lies - Faces look too defined like sharpness was turned up at tad too much

I'm gonna get Abyss and Aliens on physical but skip the True Lies 4k disc. I just ordered the spain version instead.

I'm very happy with the Titanic 4k disc.

How come nobody includes the Avatar 4k disc in these rankings?

[Resettito]

The Abyss seems to look pretty darn good overall.

[Ben_UK]

So is the belief that this got an OCN scan or not?

[Mierzwiak]

Originally Posted by Ben_UK

So is the belief that this got an OCN scan or not?

It did, but it's probably the same situation as with Titanic, True Lies and Aliens - it wasn't a recent scan.

[Ben_UK]

Originally Posted by Mierzwiak

It did, but it's probably the same situation as with Titanic, True Lies and Aliens - it wasn't a recent scan.

2012 scan maybe? Same era as the original Titanic BD?

[sojrner]

Originally Posted by By_His_Strypes

There is nothing wrong w/ The Abyss transfer, It looks flat out amazing!

A bit hyperbolic. Even you have ack'd that there are things wrong with each of these recent JimCams. It doesn't change whether or not you can enjoy them, but nobody should be able to say "nothing" is wrong. Ignoring compression issues from streaming (or just exclusively looking at the k-scape version), even someone with Coke-bottle glasses can see issues in the source on this 4k.

Again, the actual enjoyment of it will vary with individuals, which is human, but you can't deny problems exist.

[mjvmovieman]

Originally Posted by IndyMLVC

Those outtakes are legendary.

From The Rock? Is there a link to it?

[drb999]

Ed Harris was great on HBO’s Westworld series.

[NJScorpio]

Originally Posted by mjvmovieman

From The Rock? Is there a link to it?

"Damn...he ain't gonna be in The Rock 2." - Chris Tucker

[Fakejb]

Originally Posted by IndyMLVC

Those outtakes are legendary.

YES! My roommates and I in college used to watch the outtakes from the criterion disc all the time for laughs. He was nuts! The part with the prop phone not working correctly and Ed just seething with rage had me on the ground laughing.

[KcMsterpce]

Originally Posted by sojrner

A bit hyperbolic. Even you have ack'd that there are things wrong with each of these recent JimCams. It doesn't change whether or not you can enjoy them, but nobody should be able to say "nothing" is wrong. Ignoring compression issues from streaming (or just exclusively looking at the k-scape version), even someone with Coke-bottle glasses can see issues in the source on this 4k.

Again, the actual enjoyment of it will vary with individuals, which is human, but you can't deny problems exist.

Look, when people are discussing their dissatisfaction to a restoration, and someone likes it but others don't, you have to double down, or even double THAT, to make a point and ensure others that your perspective is relevant.

[jeff BD]

Originally Posted by breadordecide

I'm gonna get Abyss and Aliens on physical but skip the True Lies 4k disc. I just ordered the spain version instead.

I'm very happy with the Titanic 4k disc.

How come nobody includes the Avatar 4k disc in these rankings?

Because that 4k disc has been around for a while now. These 4 just got released in 4k basically together. So it makes sense

Also, I prefer the 4K of true lies than the bootleg bluray. Pros outweigh the cons. Atmos Sound is killer And the disc should look even better.