Gladiator (2000) - Page 75 - Blu-ray Forum

Deadset · 09-01-2009, 05:26 PM

With the promo at best buy and rebates, I can't pass up 7.99 ea, Braveheart is worth it to me for the cost of both (16)

Chordata · 09-01-2009, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Stlsports

It'd be nice if no one bought Gladiator but you know there are tons of people who don't come to websites like this one.

Heck, I come to this site and I'm still buying.

For the umpteenth time, I'll make up my own mind about it.

Teabaggins · 09-01-2009, 05:27 PM

when are we getting an official blu-ray.com review?

Jimbo976 · 09-01-2009, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by O_V_N

For the umpteenth time, I'll make up my own mind about it.

The only way to play...

Deadset · 09-01-2009, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teabaggins

when are we getting an official blu-ray.com review?

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...32#post2274132

Batman1980 · 09-01-2009, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Teabaggins

when are we getting an official blu-ray.com review?

When screeners are released to its reviewers, starting to wonder if that's going to happen. The reviewers here may just have to rent it and review that way.

Jimbo976 · 09-01-2009, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teabaggins

when are we getting an official blu-ray.com review?

They didn't send out screeners so the reviewers have to buy it themselves but one of them was on here the other day saying he would buy them both today and post a review within a day or two.

benricci · 09-01-2009, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu2U

To Whom it may concern,

I have been an avid DVD and now Bl-ray collector for 20 years.

WTF?

tjatkinson · 09-01-2009, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Stlsports

How long did it take for them to release the re-issue?

I called Sony using the customer service # within the Blu-ray insert and they denied my exchange on the 5th Element. Is there different contact info I should try for this issue?

Sussudio · 09-01-2009, 05:30 PM

One review for one of the movies will be posted today, the other will be posted tomorrow.

Stlsports · 09-01-2009, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbo976

Heck even 1/2 the people here said they would still buy it in that poll thread. The Best Buy pricing is helping with that though.

Sad. I know people are quite content on double dipping. I hate double dipping for a few reasons. 1. because I'm not loaded with cash. 2. because I think it's pointless to own a bad quality version.

Stlsports · 09-01-2009, 05:32 PM

I'm the wrong guy to ask.

Kinsella5 · 09-01-2009, 05:33 PM

As much as I want to pass on "Gladiator" on Blu-ray only for the negative reviews coming in from everywhere, I personally think I am going to bite the bullet and the reason being is that with the Best Buy promotion and the mail-in rebate for current DVD owners of it, it comes down to $7.99 for the Blu-ray. Also, if the studio does do a re-do of the disc, that will be available for free to those who have already purchased the Blu-ray version. If they do a re-do later on, say months or a year down the road, the $10 mail-in rebate may not be included with it. Personally I would think people would be buying up Gladiator now, getting the $17.99 price at Best Buy, mailing in for the $10 rebate (if they qualify) and then wait until the studio reissues a better master and get that exchanged out for free. If they don't offer a reissue with a better quality HD master, the this version of Gladiator will be the best there is to offer.

benricci · 09-01-2009, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Kinsella5

Also, if the studio does do a re-do of the disc, that will be available for free to those who have already purchased the Blu-ray version.

Um, says who? They could very will just re-issue it. There's nothing saying they would give original buyers a new copy for free.

Kinsella5 · 09-01-2009, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by benricci

Um, says who? They could very will just re-issue it. There's nothing saying they would give original buyers a new copy for free.

True, I see what you are saying. Let me change that to say "HOPEFULLY the replacement discs would be sent out for free". With all the negative reviews over the internet, I would think damage control would be starting, if it hasn't already, by the studio to offer a fix for Gladiator fans.

Stlsports · 09-01-2009, 05:42 PM

Hopefully Universal recognizes the problem instead of saying something like "It is the best possible quality. We don't see anything wrong with it"

Batman1980 · 09-01-2009, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Stlsports

Hopefully Universal recognizes the problem instead of saying something like "It is the best possible quality. We don't see anything wrong with it"

Universal had jack crap to do with this movie, it's Paramount/Dreamworks!

Sussudio · 09-01-2009, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolverine1980

Universal had jack crap to do with this movie, it's Paramount/Dreamworks!

Universal was in charge of the Gladiator blu-ray....Paramount just distributed it....

Spartan21 · 09-01-2009, 05:45 PM

This is my e-mail that was sent to Paramount:

To Whom It May Concern,

I am writing this e-mail in order to express my concern over the picture quality of the recently released Gladiator Blu-ray. Being a huge fan of the film and an avid movie collector, I was patiently waiting until this highly anticipated title was released. When it became available for rental, I immediately rented it along with your other recent release, Braveheart.

Surprisingly, I found the picture quality of Braveheart to be outstanding and of reference quality, but in comparison the picture quality of Gladiator is poor. Detail is lacking and the picture looks too digital, over-sharpened, and processed. Thus, in my opinion the Gladiator Blu-ray is not worthy of the "Sapphire Series" name. Disappointingly, I did not buy Gladiator for this very reason. I have already bought Braveheart since it possesses outstanding picture quality.

It would be much appreciated if something can be done to solve this problem. I would recommend that Gladiator be remastered without the use of digital noise reduction, edge enhancement, or any other digital tinkering. If that can be done, then I will be the first in line to buy it. I sincerely hope that you can solve this issue. Gladiator, one of the finest movies in the history of cinema, deserves it.

Thank you for your time,
xxxxxx

Beta Man · 09-01-2009, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by doctorthodt

Sent this email to Paramount:

9/1/09
To whom it may concern,

Regards,
~

Why not discuss the post-production processing, and ACTUAL details..... and then you go on to say "You thought it was a problem with your Blu-ray player, so you put in Braveheart" so now they they're under the assumption that you either haven't watched many Blu-rays, or you're a terrible trouble-shooter.

A better letter (not that I'd waste my time) would be to say you read reviews regarding the EE and DNR of Gladiator, and then purchased it on release anyways as a fan of the film, and confirmed these reviews.

If you're gonna write a letter to complain, you may as well be up-front.

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09-01-2009, 05:26 PM	#1481
Deadset Man in the Box Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Home Theater Gallery:28 4K collection:247 Blu-ray collection:2479 DVD collection:214 iTunes collection:3 Prime collection:52 Blu-ray reviews: 14 Trading Score:34	With the promo at best buy and rebates, I can't pass up 7.99 ea, Braveheart is worth it to me for the cost of both (16)

09-01-2009, 05:27 PM	#1483
Teabaggins Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2008	when are we getting an official blu-ray.com review?

09-01-2009, 05:30 PM	#1490
Sussudio Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	One review for one of the movies will be posted today, the other will be posted tomorrow.

09-01-2009, 05:32 PM	#1492
Stlsports Active Member Member since:Feb 2008	I'm the wrong guy to ask.

09-01-2009, 05:33 PM	#1493
Kinsella5 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Arkham Asylum Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:214	As much as I want to pass on "Gladiator" on Blu-ray only for the negative reviews coming in from everywhere, I personally think I am going to bite the bullet and the reason being is that with the Best Buy promotion and the mail-in rebate for current DVD owners of it, it comes down to $7.99 for the Blu-ray. Also, if the studio does do a re-do of the disc, that will be available for free to those who have already purchased the Blu-ray version. If they do a re-do later on, say months or a year down the road, the $10 mail-in rebate may not be included with it. Personally I would think people would be buying up Gladiator now, getting the $17.99 price at Best Buy, mailing in for the $10 rebate (if they qualify) and then wait until the studio reissues a better master and get that exchanged out for free. If they don't offer a reissue with a better quality HD master, the this version of Gladiator will be the best there is to offer.

09-01-2009, 05:42 PM	#1496
Stlsports Active Member Member since:Feb 2008	Hopefully Universal recognizes the problem instead of saying something like "It is the best possible quality. We don't see anything wrong with it"

09-01-2009, 05:45 PM	#1499
Spartan21 Special Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Florida 4K collection:786 Blu-ray collection:1364 Trading Score:1	This is my e-mail that was sent to Paramount: To Whom It May Concern, I am writing this e-mail in order to express my concern over the picture quality of the recently released Gladiator Blu-ray. Being a huge fan of the film and an avid movie collector, I was patiently waiting until this highly anticipated title was released. When it became available for rental, I immediately rented it along with your other recent release, Braveheart. Surprisingly, I found the picture quality of Braveheart to be outstanding and of reference quality, but in comparison the picture quality of Gladiator is poor. Detail is lacking and the picture looks too digital, over-sharpened, and processed. Thus, in my opinion the Gladiator Blu-ray is not worthy of the "Sapphire Series" name. Disappointingly, I did not buy Gladiator for this very reason. I have already bought Braveheart since it possesses outstanding picture quality. It would be much appreciated if something can be done to solve this problem. I would recommend that Gladiator be remastered without the use of digital noise reduction, edge enhancement, or any other digital tinkering. If that can be done, then I will be the first in line to buy it. I sincerely hope that you can solve this issue. Gladiator, one of the finest movies in the history of cinema, deserves it. Thank you for your time, xxxxxx

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