Gladiator (2000) - Page 149 - Blu-ray Forum

BStecke · 09-14-2009, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by benricci

Can we close this thread yet?

You can always stop opening it . .

Glad to see RAH's take on it, even though, based on his previous writings for other discs, I pretty much guessed his response. Hopefully his and a few other strong voices will eventually lead to something getting done.

mugupo · 09-14-2009, 11:32 PM

I think my blockbuster gladiator bd arrive today, i will try both on my ps3 and oppo to see what is all the fuss about, in the pass oppo does better than ps3 in some blu-ray that often fuss about noise or grain like X3

Russell_L · 09-14-2009, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BStecke

You can always stop opening it . .

Glad to see RAH's take on it, even though, based on his previous writings for other discs, I pretty much guessed his response. Hopefully his and a few other strong voices will eventually lead to something getting done.

Actually I was surprised that he was as positive as he was....

deado · 09-14-2009, 11:45 PM

So people who have watched the UK version, can confirm that the PQ is 100% identical to the US version? Same codec, bitrate etc?

Buddy Christ · 09-15-2009, 03:10 AM

Bump. Sorry it's just not the same when our baby is not there.

I-Candy · 09-15-2009, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by robertc88

Cmon folks. Lots of people probably got BD players as gifts when the price came down ($100 at Walmart anyone?) as some folks didn't know what to give especailly around the holidays but knew those may enjoy watching movies with it since they recently got a new HDTV. Or folks perhaps bought a cheapo for themselves.

The majority of those folks will have no problem whatsoever with this BD. And you can sure bet the studios need all the J6Ps they can get to keep this niche going! Gladiator on BD? They love the movie and that is why they bought it and will continue to purchase others, not to scrutinize the quality for which they will not even give a second thought about.

Hope everyone and their dog gets into Blu-ray. Blu's will be cheaper, players will be everywhere and selection will be great. I hope Blu-rays don't go the way of SACDs.

surfdude12 · 09-15-2009, 04:58 AM

i used the Ratatouille BD calibration tool to re-calibrate my PQ settings, and Gladiator did look a little better. If you havent' calibrated your PQ settings (and yes, i realize the Ratatouille tool isn't 'proper' calibration) then realize this may be making the PQ not look as good as it could.

mugupo · 09-15-2009, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by surfdude12

i used the Ratatouille BD calibration tool to re-calibrate my PQ settings, and Gladiator did look a little better. If you havent' calibrated your PQ settings (and yes, i realize the Ratatouille tool isn't 'proper' calibration) then realize this may be making the PQ not look as good as it could.

Just saw it last night, is definite a average transfer for blu-ray, not a bad transfer. The PQ is improve over DVD that is for sure. They did heavy sharp the picture to remove the noise.

HDPlasma · 09-15-2009, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Bullseye

If I had 100" + screen I would be disappointed too. Most people don't and te majority of people won't have a negative reaction to the film. I understand your frustration on the PQ but does it have to be stated over and over? This thread reminds me of that one on AVS about Dracula.

True.
Those with a puny 50" or smaller screen will be happy with this release or any upconverted DVD.

HDPlasma · 09-15-2009, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robertc88

Cmon folks. Lots of people probably got BD players as gifts when the price came down ($100 at Walmart anyone?) as some folks didn't know what to give especailly around the holidays but knew those may enjoy watching movies with it since they recently got a new HDTV. Or folks perhaps bought a cheapo for themselves.

The majority of those folks will have no problem whatsoever with this BD. And you can sure bet the studios need all the J6Ps they can get to keep this niche going! Gladiator on BD? They love the movie and that is why they bought it and will continue to purchase others, not to scrutinize the quality for which they will not even give a second thought about.

Until they pop in their DVD version of Gladiator in their BD player on their 32" HDTV and say, "it looks the same."

Then they will keep the BD player because of the upconvert capabilities and buy those $5 DVD's at Walmart, Target and Best Buy because the same title on blu-ray is twice as much or at least $10 more for new releases.

SquidPuppet · 09-15-2009, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by HDPlasma

True.
Those with a puny 50" or smaller screen will be happy with this release or any upconverted DVD.

aramis109 · 09-15-2009, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by HDPlasma

True.
Those with a puny 50" or smaller screen will be happy with this release or any upconverted DVD.

You do realize that viewing distance is as much a factor as screen size.

...right?

Bullseye · 09-15-2009, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by HDPlasma

True.
Those with a puny 50" or smaller screen will be happy with this release or any upconverted DVD.

LOL. We all don't live in castles.

Bullseye · 09-15-2009, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deado

So people who have watched the UK version, can confirm that the PQ is 100% identical to the US version? Same codec, bitrate etc?

Not sure if anyone has bought both versions but it's safe to say they are probably the same.

JRS03 · 09-15-2009, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by HDPlasma

True.
Those with a puny 50" or smaller screen will be happy with this release or any upconverted DVD.

Are you high? I have a 60" Pioneer Kuro pro jack and Gladiator looks pretty darn good to me!

Buddy Christ · 09-15-2009, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JRS03

Are you high? I have a 60" Pioneer Kuro pro jack and Gladiator looks pretty darn good to me!

Then the other factor of taste comes in to play.

HDPlasma · 09-15-2009, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Bullseye

LOL. We all don't live in castles.

Um, I was being sarcastic. My post was making light of one of the reasons(small screen size) they(AV enthusists) believe people justified this release as being adequate.

SquidPuppet · 09-15-2009, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by HDPlasma

Um, I was being sarcastic. My post was making light of one of the reasons(small screen size) they(AV enthusists) believe people justified this release as being adequate.

Next time use one of these

..... as I thought you were being serious.

Brandon · 09-15-2009, 07:22 PM

There really needs to be a sarcasm font for the internet

Bullseye · 09-15-2009, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HDPlasma

Um, I was being sarcastic. My post was making light of one of the reasons(small screen size) they(AV enthusists) believe people justified this release as being adequate.

I knew you were HDP. That's why I had the LOL.

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09-14-2009, 11:32 PM	#2962
mugupo Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:76 Blu-ray collection:50 Blu-ray reviews: 226 Trading Score:4	I think my blockbuster gladiator bd arrive today, i will try both on my ps3 and oppo to see what is all the fuss about, in the pass oppo does better than ps3 in some blu-ray that often fuss about noise or grain like X3

09-14-2009, 11:45 PM	#2964
deado Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Australia Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:8	So people who have watched the UK version, can confirm that the PQ is 100% identical to the US version? Same codec, bitrate etc?

09-15-2009, 03:10 AM	#2965
Buddy Christ Power Member Member since:Aug 2009 Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:142 Blu-ray reviews:7	Bump. Sorry it's just not the same when our baby is not there.

09-15-2009, 04:58 AM	#2967
surfdude12 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:343 Blu-ray reviews:112 Trading Score:1	i used the Ratatouille BD calibration tool to re-calibrate my PQ settings, and Gladiator did look a little better. If you havent' calibrated your PQ settings (and yes, i realize the Ratatouille tool isn't 'proper' calibration) then realize this may be making the PQ not look as good as it could.

09-15-2009, 07:22 PM	#2979
Brandon Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:41 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:8	There really needs to be a sarcasm font for the internet

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