Signs / The Recruit Aspect ratio ??? - Blu-ray Forum

jpthomas27 · 03-25-2008, 05:00 AM

Signs and the The Recruit just appeared on Amazon as a pre-order but what is with the aspect ratio. Both are listed as 1.33:1!

The original apect ratio of The Recruit was 1.78:1 and the original aspect ratio of Signs wass 1.85:1.

I really hope that Disney isn't going to start a rediculous trend of releasing full screen versions on Blu.

For now, I'm holding out hope that this is simply a typo...it better be!

Marcusarilius · 03-25-2008, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by jpthomas27

Signs and the The Recruit just appeared on Amazon as a pre-order but what is with the aspect ratio. Both are listed as 1.33:1!

The original apect ratio of The Recruit was 1.78:1 and the original aspect ratio of Signs wass 1.85:1.

I really hope that Disney isn't going to start a rediculous trend of releasing full screen versions on Blu.

For now, I'm holding out hope that this is simply a typo...it better be!

Finally some full frame BD movies. Finally get the whole picture! No Black Bars!!!

BirdManJr · 03-25-2008, 05:04 AM

whats with the black bars?

and when is transformers coming out on blu ray???

Marcusarilius · 03-25-2008, 05:13 AM

Unless it really is a typo and not full frame?

Sky_Captain · 03-25-2008, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BirdManJr

whats with the black bars?

and when is transformers coming out on blu ray???

LOL!!!!

diamondfoxxx · 03-26-2008, 09:22 AM

Even the upcoming Dirty Harry Blu-ray is listed as 1.33:1!

gvortex7 · 04-09-2008, 01:57 AM

I just finished watching The Recruit and all I can say is WOW for its visuals and sound. It is nearly flawless. If you're a fan of this movie, then you owe it to yourself to pick this up on Blu-ray either as an import or whenever it's released in the U.S.

Chaka · 03-25-2008, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Marcusarilius

Finally some full frame BD movies. Finally get the whole picture! No Black Bars!!!

LOL, looks like a typo since HDD has Recruit listed at 2.35:1 and Signs at 1.85:1

Marcusarilius · 03-25-2008, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Chaka

LOL, looks like a typo since HDD has Recruit listed at 2.35:1 and Signs at 1.85:1

And so ends the dream... Stupid Black Bars!

martinstraka8282 · 03-25-2008, 06:14 AM

This is most definitely a typo, trust me. Ive never seen a 4x3 Blu Ray.

Marcusarilius · 03-25-2008, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by martinstraka8282

This is most definitely a typo, trust me. Ive never seen a 4x3 Blu Ray.

Coming from Amazon, not too surprising. they still list DD 5.1 as "AC3" !

DigitalfreakNYC · 03-25-2008, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by jpthomas27

Signs and the The Recruit just appeared on Amazon as a pre-order but what is with the aspect ratio. Both are listed as 1.33:1!

The original apect ratio of The Recruit was 1.78:1 and the original aspect ratio of Signs wass 1.85:1.

I really hope that Disney isn't going to start a rediculous trend of releasing full screen versions on Blu.

For now, I'm holding out hope that this is simply a typo...it better be!

Actually, the OAR for The Recruit is 2.35:1. This will be the first time it's been released in its OAR.

havoc752 · 03-25-2008, 11:42 AM

Check IMDB, they usually list the aspect ratio of how every movie was filmed

DigitalfreakNYC · 03-25-2008, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by havoc752

Check IMDB, they usually list the aspect ratio of how every movie was filmed

Yup, it was 2.35:1.

obriensg1 · 03-25-2008, 03:57 PM

Yeah a lot of movies, even on the widescreen pages, say 1:33:1 on Amazon. its stupid. "The Recruit"s director was an idiot and after it was in theaters at 2:35:1 he chopped it down to 1:78:1 for the DVD. Buena Vista is going back and giving us the true aspect ratio for it now. "Signs" will be in it's 1:85:1 ratio. I prefer scope but Shyamalan has used the flatter ratio to his advantage in "Signs", "Sixth Sense", and "The Village" by doing quick reveals. His films "The Happening" and "Unbreakable" are in 2:35:1

03-25-2008, 05:00 AM	#1
jpthomas27 Senior Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:SoCal	Signs / The Recruit Aspect ratio ??? Signs and the The Recruit just appeared on Amazon as a pre-order but what is with the aspect ratio. Both are listed as 1.33:1! The original apect ratio of The Recruit was 1.78:1 and the original aspect ratio of Signs wass 1.85:1. I really hope that Disney isn't going to start a rediculous trend of releasing full screen versions on Blu. For now, I'm holding out hope that this is simply a typo...it better be!

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