Gladiator (2000) - Page 159 - Blu-ray Forum

Dwight Schrute · 12-14-2009, 03:59 PM

Is the PQ better than the DVD? Is it worth buying still?

Batman1980 · 12-14-2009, 04:01 PM

The PQ is better than the DVD by default but the truth is it's just not a big step up. One of the worst transfers of the year and the worst thing about it is it was one of the most anticipated ones. Unless you can get it for about $10, I say stick with the DVD.

Chordata · 12-14-2009, 04:03 PM

There is a several-hundred post thread about this very topic, OP.

Have you read it?

If so, you'll know that some think the BD is great, some think it's the worst ever.

If not, tsk tsk.....

Blu-Benny · 12-14-2009, 04:05 PM

the movie itself is reason enough to own it. and if you search the trade threads, you s/b able to find it for around $15.

surfdude12 · 12-14-2009, 04:09 PM

its worth it for audio alone.

vega2K · 12-14-2009, 04:11 PM

If I understand your question correctly: You don't have the DVD but want to know if the Blu-ray is worth it???? Assuming you are a fan of Gladiator as a movie. It is a must have blu-ray, especially if you do not have the DVD. The step-up from a DVD is enough in my opinion to definitely NOT buy the DVD and buy the Blu instead. I am one of the ones who felt the transfer was not very good to Blu-ray, but there is no way in hell I would recommend buying the DVD instead! IMO, buying a DVD now-a-days just does not make any sense if the price difference is not significant between a Blu and a DVD. Me personally, I stopped buying DVDs altogether almost 3 years ago.

Al_The_Strange · 12-14-2009, 04:12 PM

It's worthwhile for the audio, for having two cuts of the movie (theatrical and extended), and for having loads and loads of extras. PQ is the only flaw (...and I still don't think it's completely terrible, just a wee bit soft).

Fighter · 12-14-2009, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by surfdude12

its worth it for audio alone.

+1!!

MaCruz · 12-14-2009, 04:21 PM

If it's one of your favorite movies... why not?

IMO, PQ is fine.

DetroitSportsFan · 12-14-2009, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David Brent

Is the PQ better than the DVD? Is it worth buying still?

It's worth buying if you can get it cheap.

Gremal · 12-14-2009, 04:33 PM

Get it and enjoy. You're in for a treat.

Blu Myers · 12-14-2009, 04:34 PM

If you like the movie, buy it instead of the dvd. You get both versions and enough extras to keep you busy for a day. I just wish I wouldn't have paid $27 for it.

blu_sharpy · 12-14-2009, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

It's worth buying if you can get it cheap.

+1

Anything more than $15 and your waisting your money in my opinion.

Dexter Morgan · 12-14-2009, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaCruz

If it's one of your favorite movies... why not?

IMO, PQ is fine.

My sentiments exactly.

swifty7 · 12-14-2009, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David Brent

Is the PQ better than the DVD? Is it worth buying still?

it's absolutely worth buying, I don't know what the hell are people talking about the transfer, to me it looks very nice and sharp with excellent colors much better than its dvd counterpart which I also have. Don't listen to the super anal complainers, if you can find it for a good deal then I say don't hesitate to buy it. I bought mine for $10 from Amazon's black Friday sale.

42041 · 12-14-2009, 05:39 PM

There's so many ways to watch a movie... I wouldn't spend money on it.

seeweda · 12-14-2009, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolverine1980

The PQ is better than the DVD by default but the truth is it's just not a big step up. One of the worst transfers of the year and the worst thing about it is it was one of the most anticipated ones. Unless you can get it for about $10, I say stick with the DVD.

I bought it and just don't see where the PQ is poor on Gladiator. Is it the best no but it is not as bad as people make it out to be. I don't see it being much worse than Braveheart which others say is good. The one spot in Gladiator where the complaint may be warranted is during the intro sequence for the universal and dreamworks logos that part is awful. I wonder if people see that and it gets them in the mind frame the transfer is bad.

It's not the greatest transfer just not as bad as people make it out to be. Other titles like Ghostbusters are much worse.

42041 · 12-14-2009, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seeweda

I bought it and just don't see where the PQ is poor on Gladiator. Is it the best no but it is not as bad as people make it out to be. I don't see it being much worse than Braveheart which others say is good. The one spot in Gladiator where the complaint may be warranted is during the intro sequence for the universal and dreamworks logos that part is awful. I wonder if people see that and it gets them in the mind frame the transfer is bad.

It's not the greatest transfer just not as bad as people make it out to be. Other titles like Ghostbusters are much worse.

Not much worse than Braveheart? What are you viewing it on and from what distance?

bytor_one · 12-14-2009, 06:11 PM

Well if you dont own the DVD I have no idea why you wouldnt get the BD version if you love the movie.

The PQ on the BD sucks, but I wouldnt buy the DVD version over it. Maybe just rent/netflix it?

Beta Man · 12-14-2009, 06:17 PM

It could certainly be better..... but I didn't own it on DVD either, so I bought it, and Braveheart (which I also didn't own on DVD) because the Blu-ray releases are currently the best available option for these films......

And yes... the Audio on Gladiator is very nice...... but I don't recall the DVD, since it had only been a rental for me.

12-14-2009, 03:59 PM	#3161
Dwight Schrute Senior Member Member since:Oct 2009 Location:The Schrute Farms Fact: Bears can climb faster than they can run. Trading Score:1	Is Gladiator worth it if you don't have the DVD? Is the PQ better than the DVD? Is it worth buying still?

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12-14-2009, 04:01 PM	#3162
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	The PQ is better than the DVD by default but the truth is it's just not a big step up. One of the worst transfers of the year and the worst thing about it is it was one of the most anticipated ones. Unless you can get it for about $10, I say stick with the DVD.

12-14-2009, 04:03 PM	#3163
Chordata Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Home of N'Sync and the Backstreet Boys Blu-ray collection:75 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	There is a several-hundred post thread about this very topic, OP. Have you read it? If so, you'll know that some think the BD is great, some think it's the worst ever. If not, tsk tsk.....

12-14-2009, 04:05 PM	#3164
Blu-Benny Michael Bay's #1 Fan Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Wisconsin Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:552 DVD collection:108 Trading Score:138	the movie itself is reason enough to own it. and if you search the trade threads, you s/b able to find it for around $15.

12-14-2009, 04:09 PM	#3165
surfdude12 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:343 Blu-ray reviews:112 Trading Score:1	its worth it for audio alone.

12-14-2009, 04:11 PM	#3166
vega2K Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2009 Home Theater Gallery:68 Blu-ray collection:345 Trading Score:228	If I understand your question correctly: You don't have the DVD but want to know if the Blu-ray is worth it???? Assuming you are a fan of Gladiator as a movie. It is a must have blu-ray, especially if you do not have the DVD. The step-up from a DVD is enough in my opinion to definitely NOT buy the DVD and buy the Blu instead. I am one of the ones who felt the transfer was not very good to Blu-ray, but there is no way in hell I would recommend buying the DVD instead! IMO, buying a DVD now-a-days just does not make any sense if the price difference is not significant between a Blu and a DVD. Me personally, I stopped buying DVDs altogether almost 3 years ago.

12-14-2009, 04:12 PM	#3167
Al_The_Strange Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Out there...past them trees... Home Theater Gallery:126 4K collection:1140 Blu-ray collection:4960 DVD collection:530 Digital collection:1013 Blu-ray reviews: 132 Trading Score:32	It's worthwhile for the audio, for having two cuts of the movie (theatrical and extended), and for having loads and loads of extras. PQ is the only flaw (...and I still don't think it's completely terrible, just a wee bit soft).

12-14-2009, 04:21 PM	#3169
MaCruz Community Gaming Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Jacksonville, FL Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:104 Blu-ray collection:958 DVD collection:18 MA collection:394 Digital collection:570 iTunes collection:527 Prime collection:192 Blu-ray reviews: 23 Trading Score:139	If it's one of your favorite movies... why not? IMO, PQ is fine.

12-14-2009, 04:33 PM	#3171
Gremal Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Daddyland Home Theater Gallery:49 Blu-ray collection:184	Get it and enjoy. You're in for a treat.

12-14-2009, 04:34 PM	#3172
Blu Myers Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Haddonfield, IL Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:655 Digital collection:10 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:108	If you like the movie, buy it instead of the dvd. You get both versions and enough extras to keep you busy for a day. I just wish I wouldn't have paid $27 for it.

12-14-2009, 05:39 PM	#3176
42041 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2008	There's so many ways to watch a movie... I wouldn't spend money on it.

12-14-2009, 06:11 PM	#3179
bytor_one Senior Member Member since:Dec 2009 Location:New Jersey Blu-ray collection:58	Well if you dont own the DVD I have no idea why you wouldnt get the BD version if you love the movie. The PQ on the BD sucks, but I wouldnt buy the DVD version over it. Maybe just rent/netflix it?

12-14-2009, 06:17 PM	#3180
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	It could certainly be better..... but I didn't own it on DVD either, so I bought it, and Braveheart (which I also didn't own on DVD) because the Blu-ray releases are currently the best available option for these films...... And yes... the Audio on Gladiator is very nice...... but I don't recall the DVD, since it had only been a rental for me.

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