Back to the Future Trilogy 4K UHD (1985-1990)

[Agent Kay]

If there was only some way of putting original audio mixes on 4k discs...

[DrrnHarr]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

Yeah, that's why the clamour for MOAR EXTRAS on re-releases like this is a wee bit unnecessary, they can only tell the same stories so many times, even when they're not repeating the exact same interview the participants just tell the same anecdotes (some literally word for word) in other interviews anyway.

Really...the fact that Bob Gale got the inspiration by leafing through his father's Yearbook is mentioned three times on Disc 1 alone and I'm still working my
way through so it may be more.

Originally Posted by DJ Mike

HD Numerique have their comparisons up. If you needed more reasons why the 4K is so much better than the Blu-ray.

https://www.hdnumerique.com/dossiers...-le-futur.html
https://www.hdnumerique.com/dossiers...e-futur-2.html
https://www.hdnumerique.com/dossiers...e-futur-3.html

I think the most striking comparisons are those for Part III

[DJ Mike]

Originally Posted by DrrnHarr

I think the most striking comparisons are those for Part III

No kidding! Even in their scaled down full-frame shots you can see more detail in the 4K than the Blu-ray!

[nvadr]

Originally Posted by stratford

nvadr did you get the glitching sorted, I have the exact same player? If I have it right you have the steelbook that I am giveing serious though to.

I have the Back to the Future ultimate 4k set in the cardboard sleeves. Just inspected the disc and there are zero scratches on the disc.

Went to Universal Studios Home Entertainment disc replacement program page and it doesn't work, not to mention they want $7.95 for the replacement.
http://www.universalstudioshomeenter...placement.html

[TheHutt]

Originally Posted by DJ Mike

No kidding! Even in their scaled down full-frame shots you can see more detail in the 4K than the Blu-ray!

The BR shots remind me of the very first DVD version of BTTF3, where the brightness/contrast were too low for half of the film.

[kamikazilucas]

so did they fix the dnr problems?

[Geoff D]

Originally Posted by Egghaus

By some stroke of luck I received my Hoverboard Edition from Amazon Canada yesterday, I pre-ordered August 25th and only paid $66 CAD, less than what the standard set is going for now. The mini hoverboard display is actually awesome, way cooler than I thought it would be.

I only watched the first film, as others have said, it's like seeing it for the first time. It's like wiping haze off a window, everything just looks clearer and more natural compared to the old BD which I have watched many times. I can't say I ever noticed the black stripes at the top of Marty's red "zoot suit" tie before, or the diamond pattern at the top of Lorraine's dress.

I agree with poster KMFDM about the audio, I also noticed the lack of bass upon the first startup of the DeLorean in the back of Doc's van. On the flip side I felt the bass was ramped up in the final sequence, particularly when the "fire trails" start behind the tires of the DeLorean. Dynamics did seem lacking in the beginning, but seemed to even out as the film progressed. Could have just been my imagination.

The first instance of Power of Love also sounded a little off, but the second instance and subsequent music was fantastic. I also thought the high end of the mix sounded a bit hot, maybe exaggerated by my system since I run "Flat" EQ. Overall I was very happy with the Atmos.

Unlike some here I am a fan of all 3 films, can't wait to check out the sequels as they sound like the biggest upgrades.

Yep, I can't really speak with authority about how the sound field itself has been altered but from listening to these new mixes in PCM 5.1 piped through my telly I can't say I've ever been pulled out of of the moment by some dodgy new effect during all three films (for which the quality of the user's reproduction won't matter as a new effect is a new effect, period). Not saying there aren't any additions at all but I've seen these movies so many times over the years and yet they still sounded like Back to the Future, the emotional connection is still there. And that horrible warbling on sustained notes in BTTF pt 2 has been fixed at long ****ing last!

[goeagles5039]

Anyones Target order ship yet?

[BijouMan]

Originally Posted by nvadr

I have the Back to the Future ultimate 4k set in the cardboard sleeves. Just inspected the disc and there are zero scratches on the disc.

Went to Universal Studios Home Entertainment disc replacement program page and it doesn't work, not to mention they want $7.95 for the replacement.
http://www.universalstudioshomeenter...placement.html

When I wrote them about replacing one disc that had a printing defect, here's what they had written me:

Dear [insert name],

Thank you for contacting us.

If possible, please return the "[insert title]" package the retailer for replacement. If not, to receive a replacement, please email a copy of your sales receipt or a photo of the front and back of the DVD package to us at the address below:

ConsumerRelations@visionmediamgmt.com (NOTE: this is a different address.)

Please include a copy of this correspondence and let us know your shipping address, daytime telephone number and the following information:.

SELECTION # (FOUND AT BASE OF PACKAGE SPINE):
MISSING ITEM:

We apologize for your inconvenience and hope that you will continue to enjoy Universal releases.

Sincerely,

Consumer Relations
UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT

They only charge for the replacement if the disc was damaged by the consumer, not for a manufacturing defect.

[blupetros]

Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

What are the chances that they do a stand alone release for the original?

Probably no help to you, but the UK is getting a standalone "Japanese Artwork" Steelbook version of the original in November, so there may be others down the line. https://store.hmv.com/store/film-tv/...apanese-artwor

[blakeyamc]

Hello, Target, hello!

I am a pretty patient person, but having no communication on this is getting ridiculous. What's the point of preordering, if I can go to my nearest Target and just a grab a copy, while the online order sits in limbo?

[johnnyringo7]

Originally Posted by DJ Mike

HD Numerique have their comparisons up. If you needed more reasons why the 4K is so much better than the Blu-ray.

https://www.hdnumerique.com/dossiers...-le-futur.html
https://www.hdnumerique.com/dossiers...e-futur-2.html
https://www.hdnumerique.com/dossiers...e-futur-3.html

Huge improvement!

[jerclay]

Originally Posted by Cinema84

This set will easily make many people's top 10 lists of best-looking UHDs ever - it's certainly ranked pretty high on my list. Wow. But I wish Universal would come up with a better way to house the discs - those tight pockets are a nightmare. I love the look and feel of the hard case digibook but this is just the wrong way to store the discs. BTW, the outer slipcover was wrapped in one of those spider things at BB so there were 4 dings on it. Thankfully I was planning on ditching the slip anyway but that was stupid of BB.

While it's certainly a huge upgrade from the regular blu rays and best the trilogy ever looked on home video, especially Part II and III, it's not a perfect release, and it shouldn't be advertised as such. More than that, it's not even the best Universal 4K release. It still has quite a lot of problems - DNR, some weird chroma glitch on Part I. It's not like I'm trying to beat someone down, but this things should be addressed, so that Universal wouldn't think it's all perfect. It's not that perfect. Close but not yet.

[Socko]

Originally Posted by BijouMan

Ritorno al Futuro?!

Yeah those italians suckered me in. The box was originally in English on amazon.it, but now it's in italian.
I don't care. That box goes into il forno.

[lilboyblu]

Watched BTTF 4K last night. Could still spot some of the edge enhancement in a few spots, but those instances aside, it looked amazing. Far far better than the old Blu-ray.

[thomas_corhern]

Also running into disc freezing and stuttering issues, but on both Part II and Part III. In Part II, it happens when Marty approaches Biff's Pleasure Palace and goes for about 30-45 seconds. In Part III, it happens after Doc and Marty rescue Clara and return her home. This happens for more than two minutes. I've looked at the disc and don't see any scratches. Watching on an Xbox One S, but I haven't had any issues with UHD freezes before. Otherwise, it's a beautiful set and really enjoy the upgrade.

[Scottishguy]

Originally Posted by Agent Kay

Rain on the face on 2 and the bandana on 3 just prove how bad the old discs were.
Mind you they should have been a home run

That DNR was heavy.

[Jawaburger]

Originally Posted by Ray Jackson

What are the chances that they do a stand alone release for the original?

I'm still waiting on the Men in Black 4k solo release, I very much do not want to own any of the other MIB movies.

[yanksno1]

I placed 2 orders with GRUV, one from their site and one through the cheaper eBay sale. Emailed them to cancel the site order, but of course they never responded or did. Yesterday I got charged for it, so assuming the other order goes through and I get both I'll have an extra copy for sale plus shipping. I'm more interested in my eBay order, hopefully that'll go through.

[tvine2000]

Originally Posted by AndyMT

Absolutely.
I've got to the point of thinking that [some] reviews on sites like this are simply a way to market new releases for the distributors, nothing more. Whatever technical score they receive is purely arbitrary.
The only time i would ever base a purchase decision on a "professional" review is if it got trashed.
That 10 minute segment stuck out like a sore thumb to me. How can any "professional" reviewer not pick up on this this ? Ridiculous. Unless of course they've been told not to mention it.

Your closer to the truth then you know. This sort of think is happening with 4k tvs ,oled tvs where sites like RTTINGS and Digital trends outright lie about tvs because there sponsored by the TV manufacturers. They always say for example Oled is the king of TVS ,yet fail to show Oleds short comings so someone goes out and spends 2500. bucks and 2 months later has awful burn in because of the nature of oled technology.These sites are not to be trusted, just a warning. They have gotten better since people have been pushing back and calling them out, but they will never say for example don't buy a certain TV. They can't because they will lose their sponsors and lose there funds. So just a warning my friend.