Ghostbusters 4K UHD (1984) - Page 28 - Blu-ray Forum

russtcb · 07-13-2016, 09:12 PM

I & II arrived today. I'm at the tail end of I now and the PQ is every bit as good as I read about.

F34R · 07-30-2016, 02:29 AM

So, finally got to watch this in HDR! Brilliant colors!!

Opips3 · 07-30-2016, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by F34R

Dang. Woulda saved 10 bucks total for me.

Whatever. I paid $24.99 I don't care.

Now I'm happy it and rewatch movie with Atmos. I bought new my UHD player.

LettuceJUMP · 08-31-2016, 01:03 PM

Good morning!
I recently purchased an xbox one s and several 4K UHD's for my sharp 4K TV. After having to upgrade my receiver, everything was working. My first viewing last night was Ghostbusters (1984). The first 45 minutes looked great, then it studdered and froze for 10 minutes, then played fine for the last 30 minutes. The disc looks perfect, and was purchased like new on ebay. I'm going to try ghostbusters II (1989) tonight, but has anyone else had playback issues with ghosbusters?

When it did work, the detail and colors looked excellent. Even an improvement over the Blu-ray that was mastered in 4k.

Thanks for feedback. Love this movie!

mr-bayram92 · 08-31-2016, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by LettuceJUMP

Good morning!
I recently purchased an xbox one s and several 4K UHD's for my sharp 4K TV. After having to upgrade my receiver, everything was working. My first viewing last night was Ghostbusters (1984). The first 45 minutes looked great, then it studdered and froze for 10 minutes, then played fine for the last 30 minutes. The disc looks perfect, and was purchased like new on ebay. I'm going to try ghostbusters II (1989) tonight, but has anyone else had playback issues with ghosbusters?

When it did work, the detail and colors looked excellent. Even an improvement over the Blu-ray that was mastered in 4k.

Thanks for feedback. Love this movie!

mine played fine. No playback issues at all

PeterTHX · 08-31-2016, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by LettuceJUMP

Good morning!
I recently purchased an xbox one s and several 4K UHD's for my sharp 4K TV. After having to upgrade my receiver, everything was working. My first viewing last night was Ghostbusters (1984). The first 45 minutes looked great, then it studdered and froze for 10 minutes, then played fine for the last 30 minutes. The disc looks perfect, and was purchased like new on ebay. I'm going to try ghostbusters II (1989) tonight, but has anyone else had playback issues with ghosbusters?

When it did work, the detail and colors looked excellent. Even an improvement over the Blu-ray that was mastered in 4k.

Thanks for feedback. Love this movie!

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Originally Posted by mr-bayram92

mine played fine. No playback issues at all

Mine's only stuttered when I noticed it was downloading & installing stuff in the background.

kobeson · 09-20-2016, 12:39 PM

So I watched and enjoyed the PQ of Independence Day (considering it's age) and am wondering how Ghostbusters would compare? Older, different film etc. but is it a similar experience to watching Independence Day?

Rich1631 · 09-20-2016, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by kobeson

So I watched and enjoyed the PQ of Independence Day (considering it's age) and am wondering how Ghostbusters would compare? Older, different film etc. but is it a similar experience to watching Independence Day?

Well the PQ is nowhere near Indepdence Day. However it is the best that Ghostbusters has ever looked and probably ever will. The problem isn't in the transfer, it's the film stock and cinematography. There isn't much pop to the colors because of the way it was shot/lit and it is very very grainy because of the grade of 35mm used. It was never a stylish/pretty movie to begin with.

kobeson · 09-20-2016, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich1631

Well the PQ is nowhere near Indepdence Day. However it is the best that Ghostbusters has ever looked and probably ever will. The problem isn't in the transfer, it's the film stock and cinematography. There isn't much pop to the colors because of the way it was shot/lit and it is very very grainy because of the grade of 35mm used. It was never a stylish/pretty movie to begin with.

Ok thanks for the reply. I don't mind grain, but doesn't sound like enough of an improvement on the Blu-ray, might pass.

FilmFreakosaurus · 09-21-2016, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by kobeson

Ok thanks for the reply. I don't mind grain, but doesn't sound like enough of an improvement on the Blu-ray, might pass.

It does have Dolby Atmos.

Mr. Cinema · 09-21-2016, 01:24 PM

If you have a gamers club membership with Best Buy, you can save 20% off several 4K titles, including Ghostbusters. Both Star Trek movies, Deadpool, Revenant, and several others are all 20% this week.

rroeder · 09-21-2016, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by FilmFreakosaurus

It does have Dolby Atmos.

I'm curious to see it in HDR but otherwise I preferred the bluray as the grain was over the top for my tastes. Next time I watch it I might watch the 4k disc just to hear the Atmos track but damn the DSU is pretty nice as well.

Khronikos · 10-18-2016, 02:54 AM

15 is a new low price for such a great film in 4K. But damn I got the two together in the remasters on bluray for 10 bucks. I just can't justify it atm.

Rich1631 · 10-18-2016, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Khronikos

15 is a new low price for such a great film in 4K. But damn I got the two together in the remasters on bluray for 10 bucks. I just can't justify it atm.

Difference is MARGINAL, fyi. Like squint hard enough and you will notice.

Trekkie313 · 10-18-2016, 03:12 AM

I heard the Dolby Atmos track for the movie at a 4K screening in 2014. Sounded amazing.

Dubstar · 10-18-2016, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Trekkie313

I heard the Dolby Atmos track for the movie at a 4K screening in 2014. Sounded amazing.

Really? ...I've never heard or read that Sony is encoding their DCP' s with Atmos on them? Cool

gates70 · 10-18-2016, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich1631

Difference is MARGINAL, fyi. Like squint hard enough and you will notice.

The difference in PQ on the BD and UHD is marginal ? You must be watching it on a tablet because the UHD is up there with the best and the HDR stands out.

Rich1631 · 10-18-2016, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by gates70

The difference in PQ on the BD and UHD is marginal ? You must be watching it on a tablet because the UHD is up there with the best and the HDR stands out.

The difference between the remastered bluray and the UHD is super small. Does it look better? Yes. But it isn't earth shattering.

Geoff D · 10-18-2016, 02:26 PM

I'm only watching in SDR admittedly but yeah, the difference is not exactly night and day. The UHD has got a 'tighter', grainier appearance for sure with a smidge more fine detail but other than that...meh.

gates70 · 10-18-2016, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich1631

The difference between the remastered bluray and the UHD is super small. Does it look better? Yes. But it isn't earth shattering.

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

I'm only watching in SDR admittedly but yeah, the difference is not exactly night and day. The UHD has got a 'tighter', grainier appearance for sure with a smidge more fine detail but other than that...meh.

Oops, I thought this was the 2016 version. I keep jumping back and forth in the threads.

07-13-2016, 09:12 PM	#541
russtcb Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Detroit Blu-ray collection:424 Blu-ray reviews:2	I & II arrived today. I'm at the tail end of I now and the PQ is every bit as good as I read about.

07-30-2016, 02:29 AM	#542
F34R Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:134 Trading Score:2	So, finally got to watch this in HDR! Brilliant colors!!

08-31-2016, 01:03 PM	#544
LettuceJUMP Active Member Member since:Jan 2010 Blu-ray collection:2	Good morning! I recently purchased an xbox one s and several 4K UHD's for my sharp 4K TV. After having to upgrade my receiver, everything was working. My first viewing last night was Ghostbusters (1984). The first 45 minutes looked great, then it studdered and froze for 10 minutes, then played fine for the last 30 minutes. The disc looks perfect, and was purchased like new on ebay. I'm going to try ghostbusters II (1989) tonight, but has anyone else had playback issues with ghosbusters? When it did work, the detail and colors looked excellent. Even an improvement over the Blu-ray that was mastered in 4k. Thanks for feedback. Love this movie!

09-20-2016, 12:39 PM	#547
kobeson Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Melbourne, Australia	So I watched and enjoyed the PQ of Independence Day (considering it's age) and am wondering how Ghostbusters would compare? Older, different film etc. but is it a similar experience to watching Independence Day?

09-21-2016, 01:24 PM	#551
Mr. Cinema Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:NC 4K collection:34 Blu-ray collection:35 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:85	If you have a gamers club membership with Best Buy, you can save 20% off several 4K titles, including Ghostbusters. Both Star Trek movies, Deadpool, Revenant, and several others are all 20% this week.

10-18-2016, 02:54 AM	#553
Khronikos Banned Member since:May 2013	15 is a new low price for such a great film in 4K. But damn I got the two together in the remasters on bluray for 10 bucks. I just can't justify it atm.

10-18-2016, 03:12 AM	#555
Trekkie313 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:206 Blu-ray collection:1650 DVD collection:547 Digital collection:156 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:59	I heard the Dolby Atmos track for the movie at a 4K screening in 2014. Sounded amazing.

10-18-2016, 02:26 PM	#559
Geoff D Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Swanage, Engerland 4K collection:1348 Blu-ray collection:2525 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:33	I'm only watching in SDR admittedly but yeah, the difference is not exactly night and day. The UHD has got a 'tighter', grainier appearance for sure with a smidge more fine detail but other than that...meh.

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