Wolfcop - Beware

[Davidian]

Wolfcop



As a series of strange and violent events start happening, an alcoholic policeman realizes that he has been turned into a werewolf as part of a larger plan, so he investigates with the help of his partner and his friend.

Great throwback to the classic 80's Horror Comedies. Great soundtrack too, but unfortunately BDinfo reveals this disc is both 1080i 50hz and lossy audio. This is completely unacceptable in this day and age for a new release movie Accent.

                                                                                                                Total   Video                                             
Title                                                           Codec   Length  Movie Size      Disc Size       Bitrate Bitrate Main Audio Track                          Secondary Audio Track
-----                                                           ------  ------- --------------  --------------  ------- ------- ------------------                        ---------------------
01010.MPLS                                                      AVC     1:15:43 15,568,699,392  23,052,992,559  27.41   25.22   DD AC3 5.1 640Kbps

DISC INFO:

Disc Title:     ACC0377_WOLFCOP
Disc Size:      23,052,992,559 bytes
Protection:     AACS
BD-Java:        Yes
Extras:         50Hz Content
BDInfo:         0.5.8

PLAYLIST REPORT:

Name:                   01010.MPLS
Length:                 1:15:43.360 (h:m:s.ms)
Size:                   15,568,699,392 bytes
Total Bitrate:          27.41 Mbps

VIDEO:

Codec                   Bitrate             Description     
-----                   -------             -----------     
MPEG-4 AVC Video        25218 kbps          1080i / 25 fps / 16:9 / High Profile 4.1

AUDIO:

Codec                           Language        Bitrate         Description     
-----                           --------        -------         -----------     
Dolby Digital Audio             English         640 kbps        5.1 / 48 kHz / 640 kbps
Dolby Digital Audio             English         256 kbps        2.0 / 48 kHz / 256 kbps

FILES:

Name            Time In         Length          Size            Total Bitrate   
----            -------         ------          ----            -------------   
00010.M2TS      0:00:00.000     1:15:43.360     15,568,699,392  27,414          

CHAPTERS:

Number          Time In         Length          Avg Video Rate  Max 1-Sec Rate  Max 1-Sec Time  Max 5-Sec Rate  Max 5-Sec Time  Max 10Sec Rate  Max 10Sec Time  Avg Frame Size  Max Frame Size  Max Frame Time  
------          -------         ------          --------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  --------------  
1               0:00:00.000     0:05:06.359     26,752 kbps     41,347 kbps     00:00:15.840    30,695 kbps     00:00:32.679    29,227 kbps     00:03:24.800    133,743 bytes   797,780 bytes   00:02:26.800    
2               0:05:06.359     0:04:36.080     27,727 kbps     38,764 kbps     00:06:18.520    29,936 kbps     00:07:10.440    29,256 kbps     00:07:10.440    138,635 bytes   711,852 bytes   00:07:14.440    
3               0:09:42.440     0:04:16.000     25,503 kbps     40,435 kbps     00:12:48.320    29,996 kbps     00:13:22.080    28,900 kbps     00:11:54.400    127,513 bytes   745,844 bytes   00:13:58.040    
4               0:13:58.440     0:03:23.240     27,951 kbps     39,925 kbps     00:16:26.880    30,405 kbps     00:16:22.920    29,389 kbps     00:14:45.200    139,753 bytes   742,637 bytes   00:14:24.440    
5               0:17:21.680     0:06:02.760     26,762 kbps     39,792 kbps     00:23:21.920    30,053 kbps     00:19:10.480    28,983 kbps     00:22:35.680    133,808 bytes   588,404 bytes   00:21:16.160    
6               0:23:24.440     0:03:44.720     27,274 kbps     39,503 kbps     00:24:30.000    29,975 kbps     00:24:51.520    29,077 kbps     00:24:11.240    136,369 bytes   835,027 bytes   00:26:47.520    
7               0:27:09.160     0:04:54.960     28,004 kbps     41,574 kbps     00:30:03.280    31,027 kbps     00:29:59.080    29,292 kbps     00:29:54.080    140,021 bytes   782,137 bytes   00:27:12.080    
8               0:32:04.120     0:03:45.559     26,852 kbps     41,221 kbps     00:32:58.280    30,398 kbps     00:33:46.600    29,142 kbps     00:33:59.600    134,258 bytes   727,820 bytes   00:33:52.400    
9               0:35:49.680     0:04:44.040     25,737 kbps     40,377 kbps     00:38:46.480    30,079 kbps     00:38:42.480    28,957 kbps     00:38:50.600    128,683 bytes   494,277 bytes   00:35:56.600    
10              0:40:33.720     0:04:21.959     26,717 kbps     38,134 kbps     00:42:30.640    30,281 kbps     00:41:52.000    29,128 kbps     00:41:52.160    133,586 bytes   638,702 bytes   00:41:42.160    
11              0:44:55.680     0:05:25.800     27,220 kbps     39,395 kbps     00:49:38.760    30,474 kbps     00:48:33.920    29,222 kbps     00:46:14.840    136,102 bytes   561,128 bytes   00:46:27.040    
12              0:50:21.480     0:05:38.039     27,575 kbps     38,566 kbps     00:51:00.440    30,065 kbps     00:54:27.000    29,078 kbps     00:54:41.200    137,877 bytes   564,419 bytes   00:51:29.880    
13              0:55:59.520     0:04:12.480     27,153 kbps     39,235 kbps     00:59:23.600    30,016 kbps     00:57:32.880    28,946 kbps     00:58:35.000    135,766 bytes   741,596 bytes   00:57:31.120    
14              1:00:12.000     0:09:41.439     22,544 kbps     38,788 kbps     01:00:21.720    30,523 kbps     01:01:00.880    28,908 kbps     01:00:31.680    112,722 bytes   998,971 bytes   01:00:18.080    
15              1:09:53.439     0:01:07.480     27,312 kbps     38,531 kbps     01:09:55.320    29,756 kbps     01:10:43.920    28,907 kbps     01:10:13.680    136,562 bytes   811,017 bytes   01:10:44.080    
16              1:11:00.920     0:04:42.439     7,282 kbps      37,808 kbps     01:15:07.960    29,719 kbps     01:15:12.000    28,833 kbps     01:15:07.920    36,422 bytes    474,270 bytes   01:15:19.560    

STREAM DIAGNOSTICS:

File            PID             Type            Codec           Language                Seconds                 Bitrate                 Bytes           Packets         
----            ---             ----            -----           --------                --------------          --------------          -------------   -----           
00010.M2TS      4113 (0x1011)   0x1B            AVC                                     4543.280                25,219                  14,322,075,368  77,903,527      
00010.M2TS      4352 (0x1100)   0x81            AC3             eng (English)           4543.280                640                     363,463,496     2,129,683       
00010.M2TS      4353 (0x1101)   0x81            AC3             eng (English)           4543.280                256                     145,386,496     851,874

[gettodamoofies]

Yet another in a string of locally released new release titles given interlaced transfers and/or lossy audio. For enthusiasts (and let's face it, most people buying Blu-ray as opposed to DVD are home theatre enthusiasts) whose purpose for buying Blu-ray is to get the best picture and sound quality and an accurate representation of the director's intentions and/or theatrical experience this sort of crap is just plain amateur hour stuff. For me (in order of preference):

1. OAR and original frame rate
2. Lossless audio (including original)
3. No unnecessary digital tinkering with the picture
4. Decent bitrate
5. Special features (new for new releases and legacy features for older titles)
6. Decent artwork
7. Good price

Honestly, the first two are my priority and should be completely achievable for ANY company releasing a disc. The thirds can be trickier for catalogue titles from smaller distributors but it can still be something they could focus on. The fourth is also achievable. The last three can be more problematic but you can bet I'd be willing to overlook any small issues with the last three if the first 3 or 4 were nailed 100%.

Unfortunately of late a number of smaller distributors (Gryphon, Umbrella and Pinnacle) and some larger ones (Roadshow and Sony/Universal) have been taking some large missteps with new releases which is concerning considering they're made right now with materials prepped for a Blu-ray release around the world.

[Sky_Captain]

I dunno if Zavvi ships to Australia, but the UK disc is currently £6.99 on the site.

[PLG1962]

Originally Posted by Sky_Captain

I dunno if Zavvi ships to Australia, but the UK disc is currently £6.99 on the site.

They do

[Caustic]

Is the film itself worth a look? I think I may be over (or had my share atleast) the 80's throwback horror comedies/Neo Grindhouse flicks

[thetechnique]

Originally Posted by Caustic

Is the film itself worth a look? I think I may be over (or had my share atleast) the 80's throwback horror comedies/Neo Grindhouse flicks

I really liked it mate and we have similar tastes. But i too got stung with the aussie disc