Oblivion 4K UHD (2013) - Page 84 - Blu-ray Forum

lgans316 · 03-03-2021, 10:51 PM

Universal got to redo / correct these:

1. Oblivion
2. Serenity
3. King Kong 2005
4. Bourne Identity
5. E.T.
6. Van Helsing

JohnV2016 · 03-03-2021, 11:28 PM

If Universal can do redos of Blu-rays like Scarface and Back to the Future, hopefully they can redo 4Ks at some point

Schwartzy · 03-04-2021, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by lgans316

Universal got to redo / correct these:

1. Oblivion
2. Serenity
3. King Kong 2005
4. Bourne Identity
5. E.T.
6. Van Helsing

Whats wrong with van helsing?

Geoff D · 03-04-2021, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Schwartzy

Whats wrong with van helsing?

It's a terrible film?

Geoff D · 03-04-2021, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Filmmaker

I’ve always been a bit shocked, truth be told, at how many (to my eyes) glorious discs Geoff has quibbles about but yet he always gives this one a free pass. Personally, I fervently believe Universal owes us a do-over. I shouldn’t have to do any settings trickery on my end to force this placebo-effect-style into something I can tolerate.

I'm all about dat HDR on this one, I can't go back to the BD. I'd still happily watch the UHD even if I wasn't juicing the sharpness.

Filmmaker · 03-04-2021, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

I'm all about dat HDR on this one, I can't go back to the BD. I'd still happily watch the UHD even if I wasn't juicing the sharpness.

For me, the BD not only offers superior detail but the ‘colder’, more austere color scheme, while ‘only’ SDR, better matches my personal recollection of how the film looked in theaters. The color pop and range of the UHD looks inarguably eye-catching, sure, but from my perspective, it’s just lipstick on a pig.

WBMakeVMarsMovieNOW · 03-04-2021, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by lgans316

Universal got to redo / correct these:

1. Oblivion
2. Serenity
3. King Kong 2005
4. Bourne Identity
5. E.T.
6. Van Helsing

E.T. isn't that bad is it?

Serenity is worse than the blu-ray, less detail

haven't seen Oblivion even in any format or in theater yet, is the blu-ray sharpened maybe and it's just a very soft source?

KK 2005 sometimes has better detail than the blu-ray, but sometimes worse due to odd DNR, the HDR grading is nuclear and odd, almost impossible to tame to look normal

haven't seen B.I. UHD

Van Helsing didn't see the UHD yet, but do have it, cool movie, from what I hear it has a few things better than the blu-ray

Filmmaker · 03-04-2021, 03:06 AM

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E.T. isn't that bad is it?

No, it is not. You wanna talk remastering JURASSIC PARKs 1 and 3, or THE BOURNE IDENTITY, fine. But E.T., while maybe not being flawless, gets waayyy more right than it gets wrong.

colombianlove41 · 03-06-2021, 08:15 PM

Does this have IMAX larger format scenes on disc? Like the aspect ratio changes in the Nolan movies?

Ulisez · 03-06-2021, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by colombianlove41

Does this have IMAX larger format scenes on disc? Like the aspect ratio changes in the Nolan movies?

Nah. Regular Anamorphic.

Though I did watch this in an actual IMAX 70mm theater and it did open up to 1:85.1 and it looked glorious. Pity they didn't do this for the BD and UHD.

colombianlove41 · 03-06-2021, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Ulisez

Nah. Regular Anamorphic.

Though I did watch this in an actual IMAX 70mm theater and it did open up to 1:85.1 and it looked glorious. Pity they didn't do this for the BD and UHD.

Yeah I’ll never understand the thinking behind not putting the best resources out on disc or home releases for that matter

Ulisez · 03-06-2021, 08:35 PM

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Yeah I’ll never understand the thinking behind not putting the best resources out on disc or home releases for that matter

Exactly. Bonehead move.

They did the same for Prometheus. I was surprised they didn't put that version on HD, even if it was a trainwreck, it looked beautiful in 1:85.1 especially the scene with the juggernaut. Truly a missed opportunity.

The Admiral · 03-06-2021, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Ulisez

Nah. Regular Anamorphic.

Anamorphic is not a thing on HD and 4K Blu-rays. I suppose you meant "regular 2.39:1".

WBMakeVMarsMovieNOW · 06-25-2021, 04:35 AM

just watched this movie for the first time
man, I really liked it, but man why did Universal have to do something weird to the UHD, it seems smooth

not sure the blu-ray is entirely natural either, maybe sharpened?
it's all very odd, as it was shot on digital cams that should give an ultra finely detailed picture as is, not sure what is going around with the look of detail with this all around, what was it like in the theaters? (speaking of seeing it in the theater, I bet this was awesome in an IMAX theater!, I was occupied doing some stuff then in LA and guess that explains how I missed this).

Filmmaker · 06-25-2021, 10:36 AM

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what was it like in the theaters?

Well, wading into the hugely subjective waters of recollecting what a film looked like years ago in theaters is always a formula for disastrous public discourse but, for whatever it’s worth, though I can’t claim to remember the precise level of fine detail rendering, i staunchly recall the overlook of the film much more closely matching the cooler, icier look of the BD. The UHD’s color range, while lovely and striking when taken on its own, appears to me to be tarted up from what had been originally exhibited in what feels like a studio’s attempt to push HDR and WCG as a sales point, rather than remain fidelitous to the filmmakers’ intentions.

unberechenbar · 06-25-2021, 08:22 PM

This is my favorite movie. The only issue I remember with the UHD was that Andrea Riseborough's face looked washed out in closeups. Also noticed this problem in Arrival and to a lesser extent, Elysium.

gabacabriel · 06-26-2021, 08:22 AM

This movie was the first 4K I ever bought. Still have it, still enjoy it - the only downside to my mind is there's not enough Andrea Riseborough

nick4Knight · 06-26-2021, 09:25 AM

Andrea and 4K UHD are an effective team

No surprises I'm team 4K disc with this. Not going back to BD. Don't care if the best videographers in the world insist the sharpness of the SDR version makes for the better experience. I don't feel the same

gates70 · 06-28-2021, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by nick4Knight

Andrea and 4K UHD are an effective team

No surprises I'm team 4K disc with this. Not going back to BD. Don't care if the best videographers in the world insist the sharpness of the SDR version makes for the better experience. I don't feel the same

Same here, never going back to the BD.

Casual_G4m3r · 10-18-2021, 08:27 PM

When did this go OOP?

Is it really OOP, or it simply a stock issue?

It's selling for stupid money from the scalpers now.

06-25-2021, 04:35 AM	#1674
WBMakeVMarsMovieNOW Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2012 4K collection:751 Blu-ray collection:2324 DVD collection:279 Blu-ray reviews:7	just watched this movie for the first time man, I really liked it, but man why did Universal have to do something weird to the UHD, it seems smooth not sure the blu-ray is entirely natural either, maybe sharpened? it's all very odd, as it was shot on digital cams that should give an ultra finely detailed picture as is, not sure what is going around with the look of detail with this all around, what was it like in the theaters? (speaking of seeing it in the theater, I bet this was awesome in an IMAX theater!, I was occupied doing some stuff then in LA and guess that explains how I missed this). Last edited by WBMakeVMarsMovieNOW; 06-25-2021 at 09:18 PM.

03-03-2021, 10:51 PM	#1661
lgans316 Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jul 2007 Location:RM16, United Kingdom Blu-ray reviews:17 Trading Score:498	Universal got to redo / correct these: 1. Oblivion 2. Serenity 3. King Kong 2005 4. Bourne Identity 5. E.T. 6. Van Helsing

03-03-2021, 11:28 PM	#1662
JohnV2016 Active Member Member since:Jan 2017 Location:Mississauga, Ontario 4K collection:186 Blu-ray collection:373	If Universal can do redos of Blu-rays like Scarface and Back to the Future, hopefully they can redo 4Ks at some point

03-06-2021, 08:15 PM	#1669
colombianlove41 Member Member since:Sep 2008 4K collection:255 Blu-ray collection:1301 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:3 iTunes collection:32	Does this have IMAX larger format scenes on disc? Like the aspect ratio changes in the Nolan movies?

06-25-2021, 08:22 PM	#1676
unberechenbar Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:May 2021 Location:USA Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:350 Blu-ray collection:350 Blu-ray reviews: 343 Trading Score:3	This is my favorite movie. The only issue I remember with the UHD was that Andrea Riseborough's face looked washed out in closeups. Also noticed this problem in Arrival and to a lesser extent, Elysium.

06-26-2021, 08:22 AM	#1677
gabacabriel Active Member Member since:Jul 2020 4K collection:42 Blu-ray collection:176	This movie was the first 4K I ever bought. Still have it, still enjoy it - the only downside to my mind is there's not enough Andrea Riseborough

06-26-2021, 09:25 AM	#1678
nick4Knight Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2013 Location:Perth, Australia Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:386 Blu-ray collection:716	Andrea and 4K UHD are an effective team No surprises I'm team 4K disc with this. Not going back to BD. Don't care if the best videographers in the world insist the sharpness of the SDR version makes for the better experience. I don't feel the same

10-18-2021, 08:27 PM	#1680
Casual_G4m3r Active Member Member since:Jun 2021 Location:USA 4K collection:670 Blu-ray collection:950 DVD collection:132 MA collection:1 Digital collection:326 iTunes collection:4 Trading Score:64	When did this go OOP? Is it really OOP, or it simply a stock issue? It's selling for stupid money from the scalpers now.

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