Independence Day - Reviews and Reaction Thread - Blu-ray Forum

lgans316 · 03-08-2008, 12:54 AM

The HDD review is perfect. Bravo Bracke.

I have the Jap edition. Forget these interactive games.

So how long will it take for us to realize that Fox has smartly screwed us by not throwing the film extras.

I have so far spent more than $200 for ID4 (Cinema, Laser Disc, VHS, DVD, Blu-ray) and FOX has royally screwed us by not giving us the actual film extras and the extended CUT on pristine Blu-ray.

Shame on you FOX. We now know that the stateside delay was due to playback issues and NOT for any additional content.

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/612/...ndenceday.html

cdot2four · 03-08-2008, 06:41 PM

i just watched the USA version and it was awesome. my local video store was cool enough the rent it out early. picture was the shit when the aliens first open up and attack its so sweet. the sound well its DTS HD MA but i had to watch it on tv speakers.

for sure you wont be upset with this blu ray

Movie 5
Picture 5
Sound n/a
Extras didnt check

Blu-ray Fanatic · 03-08-2008, 06:59 PM

I should be getting my copy either today or Monday. IMO, it should've been here yesterday but I'm still patient.

DetroitSportsFan · 03-08-2008, 07:20 PM

Still waiting for Amazon to ship mine.

Zaphod · 03-08-2008, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

Still waiting for Amazon to ship mine.

It sucks that Amazon has been shipping pre-orders on Monday lately. With two day shipping I get it the day after release.

TheTenth · 03-09-2008, 05:57 PM

I got mine (UK import, I'm French) beginning of January.
I must say I'm not really impressed by the PQ, but it comes from the Director's choice of having many shotes of main characters in clear shot and other characters blurry ; most of the action scenes look very good, but some "calm" scenes are very beautiful (with nice depth) others are quite flat. The sound is 5x better than DVD (and I have a crappy receiver that doesn't PCM or DTS).

DetroitSportsFan · 03-09-2008, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zaphod

It sucks that Amazon has been shipping pre-orders on Monday lately. With two day shipping I get it the day after release.

Yeah, there's no reason why they can't ship them on Friday so we can get them Monday/Tuesday.

klam · 03-12-2008, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zaphod

It sucks that Amazon has been shipping pre-orders on Monday lately. With two day shipping I get it the day after release.

I have amazon prime and I got ID4 on the release date yesterday the 11th. Maybe Prime members have priority?

I'm waiting till this weekend to enjoy ID4, can't wait.

Jim L · 03-08-2008, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdot2four

i just watched the USA version and it was awesome. my local video store was cool enough the rent it out early. picture was the shit when the aliens first open up and attack its so sweet. the sound well its DTS HD MA but i had to watch it on tv speakers.

for sure you wont be upset with this blu ray

Movie 5
Picture 5
Sound n/a
Extras didnt check

But do you think the picture was sh!tty on just that one part and ok later on?
I've bought a few movies that were a disappointment, and this one is expensive.

Titan · 03-08-2008, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim L

But do you think the picture was sh!tty on just that one part and ok later on?
I've bought a few movies that were a disappointment, and this one is expensive.

He said the picture was "the shit", not "shitty" so i'm assuming he's saying it was awesome, not bad

Sylin · 03-08-2008, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Titan

He said the picture was "the shit", not "shitty" so i'm assuming he's saying it was awesome, not bad

Heh. Reminds me of Eddie Izzard explaining how "bollocks" is bad, but if something is "the dog's bollocks" it's awesome.

I can't wait for ID4. Even if it ends up being a double-dip down the road, it'll be awesome to re-live the theatrical version in HD.

Welcome to Earf!

cdot2four · 03-08-2008, 08:16 PM

i meant the picture was sick

doctorsteve · 03-13-2008, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ikcizokm

Heh. Reminds me of Eddie Izzard explaining how "bollocks" is bad, but if something is "the dog's bollocks" it's awesome.

Izzard is the Dog's Bollocks.

CAKE OR DEATH!!!!

...um, cake please.

Very well...

HRC · 03-11-2008, 11:50 PM

I am watching this now and I am very impressed with the PQ and AQ. Bravo on this transfer!!!

OokieSpookie · 03-12-2008, 05:01 AM

PQ and AQ is nice, not top tier but great for its age but I will confess that I am a bit put off by the lack of extras especially after the delay.
You can not tell me that there are no behind the scenes featurettes or deleted scenes or whatever floating around out there.
I will be the bad guy here and say that honestly I wish that I has waited until a week or two from now when this is available for 19.99 easily online.

DetroitSportsFan · 03-12-2008, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OokieSpookie

You can not tell me that there are no behind the scenes featurettes or deleted scenes or whatever floating around out there.
I will be the bad guy here and say that honestly I wish that I has waited until a week or two from now when this is available for 19.99 easily online.

My copy is arriving today, but I have to agree.

There's no reason why they couldn't have at least included the extended version.

JackStraw · 03-12-2008, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

My copy is arriving today, but I have to agree.

There's no reason why they couldn't have at least included the extended version.

Given blu's capacity I'll agree with this. The only thing is that in owning the SD DVD version of the extended edition, nothing story-wise was enhanced with those scenes. If anything, I found it detracted from the movie. That's why I had no problems in buying this version.

Still, for those who would've wanted both versions, I'm sure space was very little issue here.

Razzy · 03-12-2008, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OokieSpookie

I will be the bad guy here and say that honestly I wish that I has waited until a week or two from now when this is available for 19.99 easily online.

That's what I usually do. Wait a week or 2 until the price comes down online. The key is patience.

bluskiff · 03-12-2008, 04:23 PM

I thought id4 looked great Just remember to turn off your noise reduction on your tv. It is a matter of taste you mite not like it turned off but I find it make the picture soft and you loose sharpness when its on . My tv is the sony sxrd a2020 50.

PIHB · 03-12-2008, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Razzy

That's what I usually do. Wait a week or 2 until the price comes down online. The key is patience.

i dont know about that, fox titles are a ***** for coming down in price unless you can snag it on ebay

03-08-2008, 12:54 AM	#1
lgans316 Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jul 2007 Location:RM16, United Kingdom Blu-ray reviews:17 Trading Score:498	Independence Day - Reviews and Reaction Thread The HDD review is perfect. Bravo Bracke. I have the Jap edition. Forget these interactive games. So how long will it take for us to realize that Fox has smartly screwed us by not throwing the film extras. I have so far spent more than $200 for ID4 (Cinema, Laser Disc, VHS, DVD, Blu-ray) and FOX has royally screwed us by not giving us the actual film extras and the extended CUT on pristine Blu-ray. Shame on you FOX. We now know that the stateside delay was due to playback issues and NOT for any additional content. http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/612/...ndenceday.html

03-08-2008, 06:41 PM	#2
cdot2four Special Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Metro Detroit PSN:cdot2four Blu-ray collection:158 Blu-ray reviews:23 Trading Score:4	Kick the tires and light the fires i just watched the USA version and it was awesome. my local video store was cool enough the rent it out early. picture was the shit when the aliens first open up and attack its so sweet. the sound well its DTS HD MA but i had to watch it on tv speakers. for sure you wont be upset with this blu ray Movie 5 Picture 5 Sound n/a Extras didnt check

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03-08-2008, 06:59 PM	#3
Blu-ray Fanatic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:San Antonio Blu-ray reviews:1	I should be getting my copy either today or Monday. IMO, it should've been here yesterday but I'm still patient.

03-08-2008, 07:20 PM	#4
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	Still waiting for Amazon to ship mine.

03-09-2008, 05:57 PM	#6
TheTenth Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Clermont-Ferrand, France Home Theater Gallery:9 4K collection:98 Blu-ray collection:681 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:11	I got mine (UK import, I'm French) beginning of January. I must say I'm not really impressed by the PQ, but it comes from the Director's choice of having many shotes of main characters in clear shot and other characters blurry ; most of the action scenes look very good, but some "calm" scenes are very beautiful (with nice depth) others are quite flat. The sound is 5x better than DVD (and I have a crappy receiver that doesn't PCM or DTS).

03-08-2008, 08:16 PM	#12
cdot2four Special Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Metro Detroit PSN:cdot2four Blu-ray collection:158 Blu-ray reviews:23 Trading Score:4	i meant the picture was sick

03-11-2008, 11:50 PM	#14
HRC Senior Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:865 Blu-ray reviews:1	I am watching this now and I am very impressed with the PQ and AQ. Bravo on this transfer!!!

03-12-2008, 05:01 AM	#15
OokieSpookie Banned Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:1	PQ and AQ is nice, not top tier but great for its age but I will confess that I am a bit put off by the lack of extras especially after the delay. You can not tell me that there are no behind the scenes featurettes or deleted scenes or whatever floating around out there. I will be the bad guy here and say that honestly I wish that I has waited until a week or two from now when this is available for 19.99 easily online.

03-12-2008, 04:23 PM	#19
bluskiff Expert Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 23	I thought id4 looked great Just remember to turn off your noise reduction on your tv. It is a matter of taste you mite not like it turned off but I find it make the picture soft and you loose sharpness when its on . My tv is the sony sxrd a2020 50.

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