Anyone have Black Robe yet? - Blu-ray Forum

#Darren · 07-01-2012, 01:20 PM

Listed as 1080 50i.

Features an audio commentary and trailer. Don't think the commentary was on any DVDs so it might be newly recorded...

http://www.umbrellaent.com.au/p-3280...e-blu-ray.aspx

80sfanboy · 07-01-2012, 04:55 PM

Now that I know it's here I will get it tomorrow

#Darren · 07-02-2012, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 80sfanboy

Now that I know it's here I will get it tomorrow

Post your report after you watch it

80sfanboy · 07-02-2012, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by #Darren

Post your report after you watch it

I got it today but won't have the chance to watch it right away. I will keep you posted

80sfanboy · 07-22-2012, 05:53 AM

I watched it last night. First of all I will mention there are no special features besides 1 audio commentary and the theatrical trailer.

Video 1080i
85% of the movie looked great for a 1080i umbrella release. Outdoor scenes showing some great use of colour without too much saturation or banding and showing great depth for this type of release. I noticed some indoor scenes would lack clarity and have too much contrast, this making the picture look washed out, flat and covered in unwanted grain similar to an average DVD artifact. I did see several cue marks which were more noticiable outside as a small burning red flicker near the top right hand corner. All in all most of the scenes were fine. During the first 10 minutes I noticed a fair bit of image pops and random noise present in some scenes almost similar to the effect of a cinema screen, this seems to reduce as the film goes on for the majority of it, maybe I was adapting to it and didn't notice it as much but it certainly didn't bother me after a while.

Audio Dolby Digital 2.0
I can't say this was a great track but it certainly isn't the worst. I noticed a slight echo every now and then almost as if some words spoken were coming out of all of my speakers at once rather than just towards the front where the character was standing. This didn't happen often and I only noticed it after looking out for it again. This track is average and holds up quite well, all though some vocal audio could have been a bit louder.

Video 6.5/10
Audio 6.0/10

This release was definitely better than any other release I have seen for this movie and considering this Blu-ray is only available from Australia at the moment I would not hesitate double dipping from a DVD version.

#Darren · 07-22-2012, 08:45 AM

Interesting review. I have mixed feelings about it based on your review. I wonder where Umbrella sourced their transfer from? Maybe a TV broadcast version? I am still tempted, but probably will wait for it to drop in price a bit.

Regarding the commentary track - I think this is the first time it has been available, as the DVD was bare bones, so this is a pleasant and welcome surprise

07-01-2012, 01:20 PM	#1
#Darren Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:1471 Blu-ray reviews: 62	Anyone have Black Robe yet? Listed as 1080 50i. Features an audio commentary and trailer. Don't think the commentary was on any DVDs so it might be newly recorded... http://www.umbrellaent.com.au/p-3280...e-blu-ray.aspx Last edited by #Darren; 07-01-2012 at 01:33 PM.

07-22-2012, 05:53 AM	#5
80sfanboy Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Australia 4K collection:417 Blu-ray collection:2870 DVD collection:9 Trading Score:20	I watched it last night. First of all I will mention there are no special features besides 1 audio commentary and the theatrical trailer. Video 1080i 85% of the movie looked great for a 1080i umbrella release. Outdoor scenes showing some great use of colour without too much saturation or banding and showing great depth for this type of release. I noticed some indoor scenes would lack clarity and have too much contrast, this making the picture look washed out, flat and covered in unwanted grain similar to an average DVD artifact. I did see several cue marks which were more noticiable outside as a small burning red flicker near the top right hand corner. All in all most of the scenes were fine. During the first 10 minutes I noticed a fair bit of image pops and random noise present in some scenes almost similar to the effect of a cinema screen, this seems to reduce as the film goes on for the majority of it, maybe I was adapting to it and didn't notice it as much but it certainly didn't bother me after a while. Audio Dolby Digital 2.0 I can't say this was a great track but it certainly isn't the worst. I noticed a slight echo every now and then almost as if some words spoken were coming out of all of my speakers at once rather than just towards the front where the character was standing. This didn't happen often and I only noticed it after looking out for it again. This track is average and holds up quite well, all though some vocal audio could have been a bit louder. Video 6.5/10 Audio 6.0/10 This release was definitely better than any other release I have seen for this movie and considering this Blu-ray is only available from Australia at the moment I would not hesitate double dipping from a DVD version. Last edited by 80sfanboy; 08-25-2013 at 08:14 AM.

07-01-2012, 04:55 PM	#2
80sfanboy Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Australia 4K collection:417 Blu-ray collection:2870 DVD collection:9 Trading Score:20	Now that I know it's here I will get it tomorrow

07-22-2012, 08:45 AM	#6
#Darren Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:1471 Blu-ray reviews: 62	Interesting review. I have mixed feelings about it based on your review. I wonder where Umbrella sourced their transfer from? Maybe a TV broadcast version? I am still tempted, but probably will wait for it to drop in price a bit. Regarding the commentary track - I think this is the first time it has been available, as the DVD was bare bones, so this is a pleasant and welcome surprise

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