Gladiator (2000) - Page 160 - Blu-ray Forum

Al_The_Strange · 12-14-2009, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by apsmith21

I wouldn't mind seeing a blu steelbook of Gladiator - maybe something like the German DVD version?

http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/imag...0921819&sr=8-5

Or like this UK version?

dukerock12 · 12-20-2009, 08:57 AM

finally watched this after buying it for 10 dollars on black friday and wow. now i see what everyones bickering about. why even release this movie if you dont give it the proper treatment. after seeing the menu i got the feeling this was just a port over from the dvd

MikeZ. · 12-23-2009, 08:35 PM

Okay, so here's MY situation : First it was the 3 Disc Extended edition on DVD, cost me $ 15.98. Then it was the DTS version because not only did I get a home theater setup ( Harmon Kardon / Yamaha ), but I MET THE GUY THAT DID THE DTS MIX !!! VERY proud of his work with the flaming arrows, so I scored a copy for $ 10.00. Now I'm this huge advocate for Blu Ray, but ALL you guys are really upset...sounds like I should wait for a possible future reissue to Blu.

boxterduke · 12-23-2009, 08:39 PM

I bought the UK steelbook and really enjoyed the movie. I noticed the arrows and the whole scene looked weird but what is that like 10 seconds of the movie.
Did not bother me, the rest of the movie looked great.

Gremal · 12-24-2009, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeZ.

Now I'm this huge advocate for Blu Ray, but ALL you guys are really upset...sounds like I should wait for a possible future reissue to Blu.

No reason to wait. The BD is fine. It's not the greatest picture we've ever seen, but some scenes are actually excellent. Others, not so much. No reason to avoid replacing the DBD.

Rhygar · 02-08-2010, 08:12 PM

Please let this be so (from thedigitialbits.com):

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Along these same lines, consider this Rumor Mill-worthy, but our industry sources are telling is that Paramount will be re-issuing their Gladiator Blu-ray later this Summer or Fall, complete with a brand-new 1080p transfer that was just completed a couple of months ago. (It was done after Paramount and Universal realized how bad the first one was, naturally.) Paramount is re-issuing a number of their BDs this month in new Academy Award-themed packaging. The Gladiator DVD is included in this, but not the Blu-ray, and sources tell us this is because they studio will re-issue the Blu-ray timed to the theatrical or home video release of Ridley Scott's Robin Hood later this year. It MAY also be re-branded as a new 10th Anniversary Edition. We'll post official details as they become available. (And no, we don't know if there will be an exchange program there either.)

Russell_L · 02-08-2010, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Rhygar

Please let this be so (from thedigitialbits.com):

WOW! Bill Hunt is usually right about these things. Was Paramount really listening???

42041 · 02-08-2010, 08:28 PM

Good to see some studios trying to rectify huge blunders. Really hope this is true.
No replacement program is needed, anyone who cares enough about the video issues to replace it knew exactly what a stinker they were buying

JediFonger · 02-08-2010, 08:37 PM

it better have a coupon for the $20 i spent on the 1st edition, lulz

masob98 · 02-08-2010, 08:48 PM

Heres hoping they do offer a exchange program. I only paid $10 for mine, but oh well!!!

DetroitSportsFan · 02-08-2010, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by masob98

Heres hoping they do offer a exchange program.

Agreed.

drtre81 · 02-08-2010, 08:59 PM

just about everyone here that bought this knew 2 weeks beforehand that it had a crappy transfer yet bought it anyway. who's fault is that?

benricci · 02-08-2010, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drtre81

just about everyone here that bought this knew 2 weeks beforehand that it had a crappy transfer yet bought it anyway. who's fault is that?

What about the vast majority of consumers who don't obsessively read blu-ray message boards, and bought it because they were simply excited that Gladiator was finally out?

I think if they're gonna re-release it so quickly to get the new transfer on store shelves, there should be an exchange program.

steve_dave · 02-08-2010, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drtre81

just about everyone here that bought this knew 2 weeks beforehand that it had a crappy transfer yet bought it anyway. who's fault is that?

Exactly.

I knew what I was getting for my $10 and was still more than happy to spend it for the Blu-ray Disc. I only had the original DVD release from 2000 so now I got the extended version, a ton of extras, and some new stuff.

I hope the new release, if true, also boasts the $40 retail price with NO upgrade coupons and no "free" exchanges. After all, I've read plenty of posts from a lot of the members here who refused to buy it because of the flaws. Yet, a few people cracked when it hit the $10 price point and got it "free" after rebate.

steve_dave · 02-08-2010, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by benricci

I think if they're gonna re-release it so quickly to get the new transfer on store shelves, there should be an exchange program.

Sony and Disney never made their "exchange" programs public for The Fifth Element and Pirates of the Carribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl. So how do the consumers find out about the issues with these? Further how do they know they can even exchange them?

drtre81 · 02-08-2010, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benricci

What about the vast majority of consumers who don't obsessively read blu-ray message boards, and bought it because they were simply excited that Gladiator was finally out?

I think if they're gonna re-release it so quickly to get the new transfer on store shelves, there should be an exchange program.

"everyone here"

42041 · 02-08-2010, 09:10 PM

I don't see why they have to. There are very few things in the world you'd get this sort of "rebate" on. If you bought a 1st generation ipod touch, apple isn't going to discount your 2nd gen one with the volume buttons.

drtre81 · 02-08-2010, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 42041

I don't see why they have to. There are very few things in the world you'd get this sort of "rebate" on. If you bought a 1st generation ipod touch, apple isn't going to discount your 2nd gen one with the volume buttons.

they did offer some sort of rebate to complaining iphone launch day purchasers when the price dropped like $100 after like 2 months lol.

Ureh · 02-08-2010, 09:15 PM

Good thing I waited (hopefully that news is true). I'm also waiting for a better transfer of Batman Begins. They both deserve the best.

benricci · 02-08-2010, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drtre81

"everyone here"

I made it explicitly clear in my post that I was not referring to "everyone here", now didn't I?

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12-20-2009, 08:57 AM	#3182
dukerock12 Active Member Member since:Feb 2009 Home Theater Gallery:11 Blu-ray collection:223 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	finally watched this after buying it for 10 dollars on black friday and wow. now i see what everyones bickering about. why even release this movie if you dont give it the proper treatment. after seeing the menu i got the feeling this was just a port over from the dvd

12-23-2009, 08:35 PM	#3183
MikeZ. Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Hendersonville, Tennessee 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:1184 DVD collection:730 Blu-ray reviews: 82 Trading Score:11	Okay, so here's MY situation : First it was the 3 Disc Extended edition on DVD, cost me $ 15.98. Then it was the DTS version because not only did I get a home theater setup ( Harmon Kardon / Yamaha ), but I MET THE GUY THAT DID THE DTS MIX !!! VERY proud of his work with the flaming arrows, so I scored a copy for $ 10.00. Now I'm this huge advocate for Blu Ray, but ALL you guys are really upset...sounds like I should wait for a possible future reissue to Blu.

12-23-2009, 08:39 PM	#3184
boxterduke Power Member Member since:May 2009 Location:The Fissure of Woe Blu-ray collection:193 DVD collection:70 Trading Score:8	I bought the UK steelbook and really enjoyed the movie. I noticed the arrows and the whole scene looked weird but what is that like 10 seconds of the movie. Did not bother me, the rest of the movie looked great.

02-08-2010, 08:28 PM	#3188
42041 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2008	Good to see some studios trying to rectify huge blunders. Really hope this is true. No replacement program is needed, anyone who cares enough about the video issues to replace it knew exactly what a stinker they were buying

02-08-2010, 08:37 PM	#3189
JediFonger Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2009 4K collection:248 Blu-ray collection:1350 DVD collection:144 Digital collection:1 Trading Score:47	it better have a coupon for the $20 i spent on the 1st edition, lulz

02-08-2010, 08:48 PM	#3190
masob98 Power Member Member since:Apr 2008 Home Theater Gallery:15 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:384 DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews:11	Heres hoping they do offer a exchange program. I only paid $10 for mine, but oh well!!!

02-08-2010, 08:59 PM	#3192
drtre81 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2009 Blu-ray collection:110	just about everyone here that bought this knew 2 weeks beforehand that it had a crappy transfer yet bought it anyway. who's fault is that?

02-08-2010, 09:10 PM	#3197
42041 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2008	I don't see why they have to. There are very few things in the world you'd get this sort of "rebate" on. If you bought a 1st generation ipod touch, apple isn't going to discount your 2nd gen one with the volume buttons.

02-08-2010, 09:15 PM	#3199
Ureh Senior Member Member since:Dec 2009 Blu-ray collection:42 Trading Score:4	Good thing I waited (hopefully that news is true). I'm also waiting for a better transfer of Batman Begins. They both deserve the best.

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