Bull Durham (1988) - Blu-ray Forum

J.Cornelius · 05-28-2010, 01:50 PM

Picked up Bull Durham last night at my local Best Buy, price was $19.99. The packaging is a regular Blu-ray case containing two disks, a Blu-ray and a DVD. Blu-ray Specifications from the back of the case:

Audio: 5.1 DTS-HD
MPEG2@19.2 MBPS
25GB Single Layer
Widescreen 1:85:1

Special features are contained on the DVD.

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Bull Durham Blu-ray Review

quirkmanly · 05-28-2010, 01:55 PM

Woah, that's a full two months in advance of their own site's release date and we have no date at all reflected in this site's database.

Does it indicate that it is a BB exclusive?

DetroitSportsFan · 05-28-2010, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quirkmanly

Does it indicate that it is a BB exclusive?

I think it would have to be an exclusive to find it that early.

Master Charles · 05-28-2010, 02:00 PM

Wow! You got that early.

I thought this was for sale on Amazon a month ago but now checking the release date, I just may be crazy.

quirkmanly · 05-28-2010, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

I think it would have to be an exclusive to find it that early.

You'd would think so wouldn't you?

DetroitSportsFan · 05-28-2010, 02:09 PM

The website says August 3rd.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Bull+Dur...rham&lp=1&cp=1

J.Cornelius · 05-28-2010, 02:26 PM

I believe it is a Best Buy execlusive that they are not promoting for some reason. There was a blurb on High-Def Digest about it as well.

doctorD · 05-28-2010, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

The website says August 3rd.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Bull+Dur...rham&lp=1&cp=1

But if you click the "check store" link it may show it available. There is one store in my area that has some in.

kpkelley · 05-28-2010, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J.Cornelius

Picked up Bull Durham last night at my local Best Buy, price was $19.99. The packaging is a regular Blu-ray case containing two disks, a Blu-ray and a DVD. Blu-ray Specifications from the back of the case:

Audio: 5.1 DTS-HD
MPEG2@19.2 MBPS
25GB Single Layer
Widescreen 1:85:1

Special features are contained on the DVD.

Mpeg2?

Also, is that DTS-HD MA or DTS-HD HR?

If you get a chance, can you also post your impression on the PQ and AQ?

TIA

J.Cornelius · 05-28-2010, 02:49 PM

DTS-HD MA

Probably will not be able to view until the end of the weekend but once I do I would be happy to post about the PQ/AQ.

bluskies · 05-28-2010, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J.Cornelius

Picked up Bull Durham last night at my local Best Buy, price was $19.99. The packaging is a regular Blu-ray case containing two disks, a Blu-ray and a DVD. Blu-ray Specifications from the back of the case:

Audio: 5.1 DTS-HD
MPEG2@19.2 MBPS
25GB Single Layer
Widescreen 1:85:1

Special features are contained on the DVD.

I really dislike this practice of having the special features on the DVD. I want to be able to access them on the Blu. I mean, come on, wasn't one of the features of Blu that they liked to tout was that you could access the extras while watching the movie?

blimey · 05-28-2010, 03:18 PM

Mgm = shit

Bruce Morrison · 05-29-2010, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J.Cornelius

Picked up Bull Durham last night at my local Best Buy, price was $19.99. The packaging is a regular Blu-ray case containing two disks, a Blu-ray and a DVD. Blu-ray Specifications from the back of the case:

Audio: 5.1 DTS-HDMA
MPEG2@19.2 MBPS
25GB Single Layer
Widescreen 1:85:1

Special features are contained on the DVD.

A single layer disc with an MPEG-2 transfer? Does anyone get the impression this might turn out to be a dud? I hope not, but I'm not encouraged by the spec.

digbilly · 05-29-2010, 08:11 PM

Just picked up at my local Best Buy will give a review later after watching it.

ethanwa · 05-30-2010, 04:36 AM

I went to two Best Buys today in the Seattle area and neither had this movie. Why would they have it on Tuesday?

Ethan

Clark Kent · 05-30-2010, 05:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J.Cornelius

Picked up Bull Durham last night at my local Best Buy, price was $19.99. The packaging is a regular Blu-ray case containing two disks, a Blu-ray and a DVD. Blu-ray Specifications from the back of the case:

Audio: 5.1 DTS-HD
MPEG2@19.2 MBPS
25GB Single Layer
Widescreen 1:85:1

Special features are contained on the DVD.

The use of MPEG-2 means the BD was authored a very long time ago, possibly as early as 2007. MGM has serious financial difficulties, and has been cutting corners on their BDs. A shame the disc was not redone. My expectations will not be that high now.

cyeingst · 05-30-2010, 11:45 AM

Found one at Best Buy in Kingston, MA on Saturday. One left on the shelf.

Metaliric · 05-31-2010, 05:02 AM

I stumbled across this movie today at my local Best Buy and picked it up, couldn't believe it was there after checking online and seeing an august release date, i'll watch it tomorrow and post some comments.

digbilly · 05-31-2010, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clark Kent

The use of MPEG-2 means the BD was authored a very long time ago, possibly as early as 2007. MGM has serious financial difficulties, and has been cutting corners on their BDs. A shame the disc was not redone. My expectations will not be that high now.

You are right, very disappointed after viewing it. The PQ:Extremely high grain,poor contrast and a slight red tinge. Not much better than the upsampled DVD. The AQ: Not much better.

jephdood · 05-31-2010, 06:03 PM

Well this sucks. One of my favorites. But I'm not going to buy it if it looks like crap. Disappointing.

05-28-2010, 01:50 PM	#1
J.Cornelius Active Member Member since:Jun 2008	Bull Durham (1988) Picked up Bull Durham last night at my local Best Buy, price was $19.99. The packaging is a regular Blu-ray case containing two disks, a Blu-ray and a DVD. Blu-ray Specifications from the back of the case: Audio: 5.1 DTS-HD MPEG2@19.2 MBPS 25GB Single Layer Widescreen 1:85:1 Special features are contained on the DVD. bull.jpg Bull Durham Blu-ray Review Last edited by Scottie; 01-31-2018 at 09:24 PM.

05-28-2010, 01:55 PM	#2
quirkmanly Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 4K collection:129 Blu-ray collection:278 Trading Score:78	Woah, that's a full two months in advance of their own site's release date and we have no date at all reflected in this site's database. Does it indicate that it is a BB exclusive?

05-28-2010, 02:00 PM	#4
Master Charles Active Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:NJ Home Theater Gallery:11 Blu-ray collection:151 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:22	Wow! You got that early. I thought this was for sale on Amazon a month ago but now checking the release date, I just may be crazy.

05-28-2010, 02:09 PM	#6
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	The website says August 3rd. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Bull+Dur...rham&lp=1&cp=1

05-28-2010, 02:26 PM	#7
J.Cornelius Active Member Member since:Jun 2008	I believe it is a Best Buy execlusive that they are not promoting for some reason. There was a blurb on High-Def Digest about it as well.

05-28-2010, 02:49 PM	#10
J.Cornelius Active Member Member since:Jun 2008	DTS-HD MA Probably will not be able to view until the end of the weekend but once I do I would be happy to post about the PQ/AQ.

05-28-2010, 03:18 PM	#12
blimey Member Member since:Nov 2008 Trading Score:2	Mgm = shit

05-29-2010, 08:11 PM	#14
digbilly Junior Member Member since:Jun 2009 Blu-ray collection:158 DVD collection:15	Just picked up at my local Best Buy will give a review later after watching it.

05-30-2010, 04:36 AM	#15
ethanwa Banned Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Seattle, WA USA Trading Score:1	I went to two Best Buys today in the Seattle area and neither had this movie. Why would they have it on Tuesday? Ethan

05-30-2010, 11:45 AM	#17
cyeingst Member Member since:Nov 2009	Found one at Best Buy in Kingston, MA on Saturday. One left on the shelf.

05-31-2010, 05:02 AM	#18
Metaliric Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Charlotte, NC Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:211 Trading Score:1	I stumbled across this movie today at my local Best Buy and picked it up, couldn't believe it was there after checking online and seeing an august release date, i'll watch it tomorrow and post some comments.

05-31-2010, 06:03 PM	#20
jephdood Expert Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Auburn, WA 4K collection:1218 Blu-ray collection:5202 DVD collection:86 Trading Score:257	Well this sucks. One of my favorites. But I'm not going to buy it if it looks like crap. Disappointing.

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