Gladiator (2000) - Page 248 - Blu-ray Forum

ScuseMe · 08-12-2010, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by rpneuss

I might have to watch it this weekend again. I'm still amazed at the difference between this remaster and the old one!

I was planning to do the same, but Amazon let me down

Enjoy the show!

rpneuss · 08-12-2010, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Alaskankaijudude

Not a joke at all. I posted yesterday about all this on the remastered copy I got yesterday at Wal-Mart. What looks like dust flecks, small scratches, etc. Maybe I have a shit copy but dont be stupid and tell me i'm not seeing what i'm seeing. Why a movie that's not very old would look like this is beyond me. I have almost 300 blus so I know what I'm looking at.

Well you are the first person I have heard that has complained about the quality of this new transfer. I don't understand why the copies would be any different but i guess it's possible..

TauHeel05 · 08-12-2010, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TheHOYT

+1!!!

I'd like to be able to gauge when I can expect my replacement disc.

This is when my disc arrived at Paramount:

August 02, 2010 9:20 am Delivered SANTA CLARITA , CA 91380

Thank you. Should we start a new thread just for those expecting a replacement copy of "Gladiator" from Paramount? I think this discussion involving the discovery of "in store" copies should be separated from those of us waiting for a replacement.

Silo5 · 08-12-2010, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TauHeel05

Thank you. Should we start a new thread just for those expecting a replacement copy of "Gladiator" from Paramount? I think this discussion involving the discovery of "in store" copies should be separated from those of us waiting for a replacement.

Or at least sticky the info on what to look for on the remastered disc, so we don't have to be inundated with the same questions and answers that have been asked/ answered 5-6 pages ago

Alaskankaijudude · 08-12-2010, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by rpneuss

Well you are the first person I have heard that has complained about the quality of this new transfer. I don't understand why the copies would be any different but i guess it's possible..

I know and it sucks. It was the only remastered (going by all the known ways of telling) copy they had. Had three of the original version so cant even return it yet for another remastered copy. As I posted yesterday, I would like to hear from some folks who can check theirs in slo mo where it's of course much easier to see these "defects" as the pop up which is very frequently on my copy.

rpneuss · 08-12-2010, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Alaskankaijudude

I know and it sucks. It was the only remastered (going by all the known ways of telling) copy they had. Had three of the original version so cant even return it yet for another remastered copy. As I posted yesterday, I would like to hear from some folks who can check theirs in slo mo where it's of course much easier to see these "defects" as the pop up which is very frequently on my copy.

Give me some scenes and I will check it tonight

toddly6666 · 08-12-2010, 05:10 PM

There seems to be too much information now and it's starting to get confusing.

As long as the "2-Disc Set" is missing, it's definitely the remastered version?

rpneuss · 08-12-2010, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by toddly6666

There seems to be too much information now and it's starting to get confusing.

As long as the "2-Disc Set" is missing, it's definitely the remastered version?

I wouldn't say definitely but yes that is presumably the remastered copy. Mine didn't have the security tape on the top edge of the movie case either.

Alaskankaijudude · 08-12-2010, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by rpneuss

Give me some scenes and I will check it tonight

See my post #4910 two pages back and theres a small time range there. Watch there in slo mo on the extended version. There's an arched wall in the background that's a little darker than the rest of the scene so what i'm seeing is pretty easily spotted. Thanx for your help.

sahen · 08-12-2010, 06:10 PM

wow there is so much info in this thread...i have an old disk and was wondering to get the exchange is all i have to do is call that number or email? i have read around 30 or 40 pages starting in the 170s or so and i can't figure out exactly what to do??

kpkelley · 08-12-2010, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Alaskankaijudude

See my post #4910 two pages back and theres a small time range there. Watch there in slo mo on the extended version. There's an arched wall in the background that's a little darker than the rest of the scene so what i'm seeing is pretty easily spotted. Thanx for your help.

I watched that section and there was some minor noise, however not something I would call distracting. They were only slightly larger than the grain, and the only reason they are noticeable in that scene is because of the very dark background.

42041 · 08-12-2010, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Alaskankaijudude

What looks like dust flecks, small scratches, etc.

Is this strange to you? Film is a physical medium that collects dust and scratches...

Jumpman · 08-12-2010, 06:26 PM

Alaska's actually right. I haven't watched the entire blu ray but I've watched an hour or so of it. And while the remaster is strikingly beautiful, especially compared to the old master, there are specs of dirt and scratches on the print.

Now, I had to be right up on the television to see them. But, there are indeed there. It absolutely DOES NOT distract this viewer from watching this film on Blu Ray, but the eyes don't deceive.

Again, fabulous transfer, if not exactly perfect.

Alaskankaijudude · 08-12-2010, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by kpkelley

I watched that section and there was some minor noise, however not something I would call distracting. They were only slightly larger than the grain, and the only reason they are noticeable in that scene is because of the very dark background.

Appreciate the info. What size is your TV? My experience was most defintely distracting. Not just noise but when slowed down, some of it was actually scratches. And that scene was not the worst I saw. About middle of the road compared with other parts of the film.

Alaskankaijudude · 08-12-2010, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 42041

Is this strange to you? Film is a physical medium that collects dust and scratches...

Uh, yeah it is when it's this prevalent on a movie that's not that old and when I haven't seen it like this in almost three years and almost three hundred blus viewed.

kpkelley · 08-12-2010, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Alaskankaijudude

Appreciate the info. What size is your TV? My experience was most defintely distracting. Not just noise but when slowed down, some of it was actually scratches. And that scene was not the worst I saw. About middle of the road compared with other parts of the film.

50" Pioneer Kuro Elite. I was sitting within a couple of feet to notice the noise you mentioned.

If it's that noticeable, I would suggest checking your sharpness settings. You could be making it worse.

Alaskankaijudude · 08-12-2010, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Jumpman

Alaska's actually right. I haven't watched the entire blu ray but I've watched an hour or so of it. And while the remaster is strikingly beautiful, especially compared to the old master, there are specs of dirt and scratches on the print.

Now, I had to be right up on the television to see them. But, there are indeed there. It absolutely DOES NOT distract this viewer from watching this film on Blu Ray, but the eyes don't deceive.

Again, fabulous transfer, if not exactly perfect.

Thanx for confirmimg that i'm not totally out of my mind...a little maybe. :-)

mredman · 08-12-2010, 09:04 PM

Damn paramount has really done a piss poor job with the release of the remastered version. Its like its a "secret" release. WTF is that about you can't get it on ANY online shop. The retail stores does not have it.
How can someone even buy this online???

And is this german release 10th anniversary edition the remastered version
http://www.amazon.de/Gladiator-Anniv...1646983&sr=8-1

thebluemax · 08-12-2010, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Alaskankaijudude

So, I'm scanning through this new and improved non DNRd version and there are small white specks/ nicks popping up all over the place. They come and go quick so easier to see in slo mo but it's very prevalent. The grain is definitely here so I know this is the new version. I got rid of my original long ago knowing this " better" version was coming but I sure don't remember all these nicks/scratches being there. Did I get a bad copy or is this normal?

None of this is visable on my copy, maybe need your eyes checked out

I watch on a 60" Kuro.

gettodamoofies · 08-12-2010, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by thebluemax

None of this is visable on my copy, maybe need your eyes checked out

I watch on a 60" Kuro.

They are definitely there. They appeared in the very first screenshots online and have continued to show up in many. I'll take a few scratches over the DNR and EE any day. Have a look at this screen cap from member Thunderbolt8 at AVSForum, it clearly shows dust/scratches:

Just to the right of the far left soldier's nose
On the top of the right gate of the entry into the arena
On the railing below the senators

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08-12-2010, 05:10 PM	#4947
toddly6666 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Hong Kong Home Theater Gallery:20 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:1441 DVD collection:31 Blu-ray reviews: 290 Trading Score:61	There seems to be too much information now and it's starting to get confusing. As long as the "2-Disc Set" is missing, it's definitely the remastered version?

08-12-2010, 06:10 PM	#4950
sahen Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Houston, Texas 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:458	wow there is so much info in this thread...i have an old disk and was wondering to get the exchange is all i have to do is call that number or email? i have read around 30 or 40 pages starting in the 170s or so and i can't figure out exactly what to do??

08-12-2010, 06:26 PM	#4953
Jumpman Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Durham, NC 4K collection:57 Blu-ray collection:118 DVD collection:7 Digital collection:230 iTunes collection:1785 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:39	Alaska's actually right. I haven't watched the entire blu ray but I've watched an hour or so of it. And while the remaster is strikingly beautiful, especially compared to the old master, there are specs of dirt and scratches on the print. Now, I had to be right up on the television to see them. But, there are indeed there. It absolutely DOES NOT distract this viewer from watching this film on Blu Ray, but the eyes don't deceive. Again, fabulous transfer, if not exactly perfect.

08-12-2010, 09:04 PM	#4958
mredman Banned Member since:Jun 2008 Blu-ray collection:13 Blu-ray reviews:7	Damn paramount has really done a piss poor job with the release of the remastered version. Its like its a "secret" release. WTF is that about you can't get it on ANY online shop. The retail stores does not have it. How can someone even buy this online??? And is this german release 10th anniversary edition the remastered version http://www.amazon.de/Gladiator-Anniv...1646983&sr=8-1

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