The last Blu-ray transfer of a pre-1990 film to make your jaw drop! - Blu-ray Forum

GentleGiant · 05-01-2015, 11:41 AM

What was the last time you caught yourself with this kind of expression on your face when watching a beautifully restored older film on Blu-ray?

And yeah, as the title suggests, movies that came out after 1990 don't count!

Mine has got to be Quatermass and the Pit - watched it last week, and wow, the transfer is simply awesome. I quite enjoyed the movie, too - those old-school sci-fi flicks are fun to watch sometimes.
I am expecting The First Men on the Moon to be a treat as well - haven't got around to watching it yet.

So what was the last "classic" visual stunner for you? Bring 'em on!

benricci · 05-01-2015, 11:43 AM

Honestly? The recent 88 Films release of Boogeyman (or as they spell it, Bogey Man) in the UK. For a cheapo early 80s slasher, I was amazed how good the transfer was.

Geoff D · 05-01-2015, 11:45 AM

Arrow's remarkable restoration of The Long Good Friday.

PowellPressburger · 05-01-2015, 12:07 PM

Studio Canal's UK Blu for The Tales of Hoffmann (careful it is region locked

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Pieter V · 05-01-2015, 12:32 PM

-Alien
-Jaws
-The Terminator
-The Sound of Music

klauswhereareyou · 05-01-2015, 12:46 PM

The Blue Max (Twilight Time disc)

hanshotfirst1138 · 05-02-2015, 02:58 AM

Jaws- Just enough grain, beautiful color, and rich detail. Not DNR-scrubbed. Really stunning. And the original mono track, too.

B72 · 05-02-2015, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by hanshotfirst1138

Jaws- Just enough grain, beautiful color, and rich detail. Not DNR-scrubbed. Really stunning. And the original mono track, too.

JAWS looks Fantastic

Even the night shots

Every time I buy JAWS it looks better and better

Blu Titan · 05-02-2015, 04:36 AM

A low budget affair from Code Red, Messiah of Evil, looks fantastic considering the source.

Chiefy · 05-02-2015, 02:19 PM

Sorcerer looks great, perhaps a bit brighter than it should IMO, but that's only because that's how I was used to seeing it; dark and drab.

Widescreenfilmguy · 05-02-2015, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiefy

Sorcerer looks great, perhaps a bit brighter than it should IMO, but that's only because that's how I was used to seeing it; dark and drab.

Thanks for posting, I keep forgetting to order this!

jc480 · 05-02-2015, 03:52 PM

The Godfather

charlieray1 · 05-02-2015, 04:01 PM

There are a lot of great ones, but Lawrence Of Arabia may be the best looking disc I've ever seen.

filmmusic · 05-02-2015, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by charlieray1

There are a lot of great ones, but Lawrence Of Arabia may be the best looking disc I've ever seen.

Japanese or US/European disc?

05-01-2015, 11:41 AM	#1
GentleGiant Active Member Member since:Aug 2013	The last Blu-ray transfer of a pre-1990 film to make your jaw drop! What was the last time you caught yourself with this kind of expression on your face when watching a beautifully restored older film on Blu-ray? And yeah, as the title suggests, movies that came out after 1990 don't count! Mine has got to be Quatermass and the Pit - watched it last week, and wow, the transfer is simply awesome. I quite enjoyed the movie, too - those old-school sci-fi flicks are fun to watch sometimes. I am expecting The First Men on the Moon to be a treat as well - haven't got around to watching it yet. So what was the last "classic" visual stunner for you? Bring 'em on! Last edited by GentleGiant; 05-01-2015 at 02:42 PM.

05-01-2015, 12:32 PM	#5
Pieter V Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:The Netherlands Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:14	-Alien -Jaws -The Terminator -The Sound of Music Last edited by Pieter V; 05-01-2015 at 01:04 PM.

05-01-2015, 11:43 AM	#2
benricci Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1	Honestly? The recent 88 Films release of Boogeyman (or as they spell it, Bogey Man) in the UK. For a cheapo early 80s slasher, I was amazed how good the transfer was.

05-01-2015, 11:45 AM	#3
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	Arrow's remarkable restoration of The Long Good Friday.

05-01-2015, 12:07 PM	#4
PowellPressburger Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:DIFFERENT PLACES! Minneapolis 4K collection:995 Blu-ray collection:3680 DVD collection:359 Blu-ray reviews: 51 Trading Score:297	Studio Canal's UK Blu for The Tales of Hoffmann (careful it is region locked )

05-01-2015, 12:46 PM	#6
klauswhereareyou Blu-ray Knight Member since:Mar 2012 4K collection:232 Blu-ray collection:2199 Digital collection:24 Prime collection:1	The Blue Max (Twilight Time disc)

05-02-2015, 02:58 AM	#7
hanshotfirst1138 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2011 4K collection:112 Blu-ray collection:741 DVD collection:91 Trading Score:24	Jaws- Just enough grain, beautiful color, and rich detail. Not DNR-scrubbed. Really stunning. And the original mono track, too.

05-02-2015, 04:36 AM	#9
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	A low budget affair from Code Red, Messiah of Evil, looks fantastic considering the source.

05-02-2015, 02:19 PM	#10
Chiefy Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2013 Location:Twin Cities, MN 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- MA collection:- Digital collection:- iTunes collection:- Prime collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:421	Sorcerer looks great, perhaps a bit brighter than it should IMO, but that's only because that's how I was used to seeing it; dark and drab.

05-02-2015, 03:52 PM	#12
jc480 Power Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Detroit, MI Home Theater Gallery:28 4K collection:22 Blu-ray collection:747 DVD collection:10 Digital collection:882 Prime collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:15	The Godfather

05-02-2015, 04:01 PM	#13
charlieray1 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Victorville, CA Blu-ray reviews: 1	There are a lot of great ones, but Lawrence Of Arabia may be the best looking disc I've ever seen.

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