Groundhog Day (1993) - Page 6 - Blu-ray Forum

EddieLarkin · 04-08-2015, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MEB

Am I the only one that thinks the current Blu-ray looks better than the Japan 4K Blu-ray?

You and anyone else who thinks so is wrong. And no it isn't a matter of opinion.

Markgway · 04-08-2015, 07:44 PM

I hate upgrading when there's many titles I don't yet have one copy of... but that does look like a significant improvement.

Pyoko · 04-08-2015, 08:53 PM

Beautiful. I've been wanting to see this again, but I'll wait for a worldwide release.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MEB

Am I the only one that thinks the current Blu-ray looks better than the Japan 4K Blu-ray?

One would certainly hope so. (You don't happen to work for Universal at their HD mastering department?

)

HD Goofnut · 04-08-2015, 09:01 PM

$11.47 on CDJapan: http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/BLU-14594 I just ordered mine.

amoergosum · 04-09-2015, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

$11.47 on CDJapan: http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/BLU-14594 I just ordered mine.

Is that a barebones Blu-ray actually?

reanimator · 04-09-2015, 07:19 AM

Nice upgrade(s), but almost certain to be released on UHD-BD in the next year...

amoergosum · 04-09-2015, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

$11.47 on CDJapan: http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/BLU-14594 I just ordered mine.

I just noticed >>> English subtitles are not included on the JP Blu-ray.

Cevolution · 04-09-2015, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by reanimator

Nice upgrade(s), but almost certain to be released on UHD-BD in the next year...

I'm sure it will be released on UHD Blu-ray, but that doesn't mean it will be available straight away. There seems to be this mentality from some that every title with a 4k master will be released on UHD Blu-ray as soon as it hits the market or not long after, I don't see that happening, it will be gradual process. I'll put it this way, if this time next year Groundhog Day is out on UHD Blu-ray, I'll purchase it for you.

Bluyoda · 04-09-2015, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

$11.47 on CDJapan: http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/BLU-14594 I just ordered mine.

Are the Japanese subtitles forced?

I KEEL YOU · 04-09-2015, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by MEB

Am I the only one that thinks the current Blu-ray looks better than the Japan 4K Blu-ray?

Mark

You must be really easily fooled by artificial sharpening then. And this is not taking colors into consideration, which are also easily better on the JP blu ray.

The only thing the old release might have on the new one is the framing, but this is impossible to know. Seems like a copycat case of the old vs new releases of Rain Man. Except in that case it was more cropping than framing.

amoergosum · 04-09-2015, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by I KEEL YOU

The only thing the old release might have on the new one is the framing, but this is impossible to know.

???
It has been mentioned that the film's DP John Bailey was involved with the new transfer.

The new framing is clearly superior...some examples:

http://caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergleich...ss=1#vergleich

http://caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergleich...ss=1#vergleich

http://caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergleich...ss=1#vergleich

amoergosum · 04-09-2015, 08:34 AM

Check out the edge enhancement of the old Blu-ray >>>
http://caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergleich...ss=1#vergleich

Also notice the superior detail of the new transfer.

zzap64 · 04-09-2015, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluyoda

Are the Japanese subtitles forced?

No. They are turned on by default but can be turned off.

zzap64 · 04-09-2015, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by amoergosum

Is that a barebones Blu-ray actually?

Yes it is barebones, there are no extras, the menu is in Japanese and only has language, subtitle and scene options. Much better coverart than the US release though.

zzap64 · 04-09-2015, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by MEB

Am I the only one that thinks the current Blu-ray looks better than the Japan 4K Blu-ray?

Mark

Yes

Geoff D · 04-09-2015, 12:32 PM

Mine's been dispatched, can't wait to get a look at it!

tylergfoster · 04-09-2015, 01:16 PM

That looks like a significant upgrade.

HD Goofnut · 04-09-2015, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by amoergosum

I just noticed >>> English subtitles are not included on the JP Blu-ray.

Correct. It was noted on caps-a-holic.

HD Goofnut · 04-09-2015, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by zzap64

Yes it is barebones, there are no extras, the menu is in Japanese and only has language, subtitle and scene options. Much better coverart than the US release though.

No surprise as JP has handled the other Sony 4K catalog masters this way. Looks like I will be keeping the U.S. BD for the extras.

Retroj23 · 04-09-2015, 04:26 PM

I see that there is already a placeholder for a remastered edition with no release date. Maybe an indication that a 4K disc is coming out soon in the US? Either way I'm excited that this great little film has gotten the proper treatment it deserves.

I'm really debating about importing the JP disc though. I havent ordered from CDJapan is a while, can anyone tell me if they accept PayPal?

Edit: I checked out the site and they do!

Good price on this title too.

04-09-2015, 04:26 PM	#120
Retroj23 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2012 Location:On Radford near the In 'N Out Burger 4K collection:45 Blu-ray collection:47 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:11	I see that there is already a placeholder for a remastered edition with no release date. Maybe an indication that a 4K disc is coming out soon in the US? Either way I'm excited that this great little film has gotten the proper treatment it deserves. I'm really debating about importing the JP disc though. I havent ordered from CDJapan is a while, can anyone tell me if they accept PayPal? Edit: I checked out the site and they do! Good price on this title too. Last edited by Retroj23; 04-09-2015 at 05:04 PM.

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04-08-2015, 07:44 PM	#102
Markgway Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2013 Location:Scotland Trading Score:13	I hate upgrading when there's many titles I don't yet have one copy of... but that does look like a significant improvement.

04-08-2015, 09:01 PM	#104
HD Goofnut Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Far, Far Away Home Theater Gallery:114 4K collection:743 Blu-ray collection:2373 DVD collection:128 MA collection:751 Digital collection:1091 Prime collection:598 Blu-ray reviews:133 Trading Score:39	$11.47 on CDJapan: http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/BLU-14594 I just ordered mine.

04-09-2015, 07:19 AM	#106
reanimator Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2008 4K collection:2198 Blu-ray collection:3877	Nice upgrade(s), but almost certain to be released on UHD-BD in the next year...

04-09-2015, 08:34 AM	#112
amoergosum Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2011 4K collection:171 Blu-ray collection:820 Trading Score:9	Check out the edge enhancement of the old Blu-ray >>> http://caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergleich...ss=1#vergleich Also notice the superior detail of the new transfer.

04-09-2015, 12:32 PM	#116
Geoff D Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Swanage, Engerland 4K collection:1348 Blu-ray collection:2525 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:33	Mine's been dispatched, can't wait to get a look at it!

04-09-2015, 01:16 PM	#117
tylergfoster Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Seattle, WA 4K collection:888 Blu-ray collection:4454 DVD collection:1148 MA collection:2163 Digital collection:1725 iTunes collection:50 Prime collection:3 Trading Score:249	That looks like a significant upgrade.

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