Has anyone watched Hustle & Flow yet? - Blu-ray Forum

degas · 06-25-2007, 09:54 PM

I like this movie, and I'm about to order it.

But I've seen some negative comments on the PQ. I don't know if this is pure "grain-hating" (since it's on 16 mm it should be grainy) or if the complaints have some real substance..?

So has anyone seen it yet?

degas · 06-26-2007, 09:13 AM

Well, to answer my own question:
I just read Davids review here: http://www.hometheaterspot.com/fusio...hp?tid/137661/

It seems like it delivers what it should - a gritty and "ugly" picture, which is "faithful" to the source.

Good enough for me!

cheto2k7 · 06-26-2007, 07:06 PM

Just watched this film and I must say, "It has the worst PQ of any blu-ray movie I own." The movie is grainy through-out the entire film and at times looks a little blurry. I regret buying this blu-ray, as the standard DVD looks alot better.

jermwhl · 06-26-2007, 07:14 PM

bummer! shame on paramount or the director?

David Vaughn · 06-27-2007, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by cheto2k7

Just watched this film and I must say, "It has the worst PQ of any blu-ray movie I own." The movie is grainy through-out the entire film and at times looks a little blurry. I regret buying this blu-ray, as the standard DVD looks alot better.

I couldn't disagree more. The DVD can't hold a candle to the BD or HD DVD. Is it grainy? Hell yeah..is is pretty? Nope. Is it faithful to the source? YES. This is an intentionally grainy movie and if you are looking for clarity like Deja Vu, you aren't going to find it here. This was shot on 16mm, which shows heavy film grain. The only way to get rid of it would be to filter it out with noise reduction and a high pass filter, but what you would be left with would be a soft picture with no fine detail.

The compressionists should be commended in this release for making it look quite good considering what they had to work with.

foots · 06-27-2007, 06:04 AM

I watched this earlier tonight and I couldn't agree more with David's assessment.

Ascended_Saiyan · 06-27-2007, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by foots

I watched this earlier tonight and I couldn't agree more with David's assessment.

Same here. When I played this title, I couldn't believe some reviewers gave it 2 or 2 1/2 stars. I wanted to "whoup that trick".

degas · 06-27-2007, 11:32 AM

I have to compliment David/Chad for their reviews.
You are both very consistant in judging the transfers of the films on their own merits - which strangely enough seems very rare today.

You don't expect every film to look like "Crank" and you don't deduct stars/paws because you don't like the look/photography/color palette of a film.

Strange enough - I feel like "we" have taken a step back from the DVD-era, where reviewers/people were often commenting the transfer quality. Now stars are deducted because of film grain, style of photography and color palette.
Weird.

I think you have chosen the right path in mentioning the look/grainyness in the reviews - but without taking away stars/paws for it.

So - props to you (and other reviewers who have stayed clear-sighted) for the good work. It's very appreciated!

David Vaughn · 06-27-2007, 10:11 PM

Thanks for the kind words. There are some who are expecting that perfect "look" from both HD formats, but HD will show you everything, warts and all!

PaulDubya · 06-27-2007, 10:15 PM

I agree Hustle and Flow has beautiful PQ considering the source. Quick question: I'm new to this site just became a member a day or so ago.How do u start a new forum?

David Vaughn · 06-28-2007, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by PaulDubya

I agree Hustle and Flow has beautiful PQ considering the source. Quick question: I'm new to this site just became a member a day or so ago.How do u start a new forum?

Upper left hand side of the forum page says "New Thread".

DrexlerMcStyles · 11-21-2011, 05:22 AM

Do the detractors of the Blu-ray quality understand that this film was shot on 16mm film stock? Yes, of course it is grainy....

MifuneFan · 04-23-2023, 12:42 AM

This was the only thread I could find for this, but a random page for this showed up at Bullmoose. Often from my ability to read their site, that means a new release of some kind is coming out. The film doesn't have an anniversary for another couple years, so I do wonder if Paramount are giving it the 4K treatment. It could also be a sign of a boutique label releasing it. I could see Shout Factory doing a release under the Shout Select line for instance.

MifuneFan · 06-07-2023, 10:19 PM

Looks like i was right, a new Hustle and Flow release is coming. Not sure what it is though. Doesn't state 4K right now. Perhaps a Steelbook?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7CP34FQ...ect=1&sr=1-436

06-25-2007, 09:54 PM	#1
degas Senior Member Member since:Jan 2007 iTunes collection:1317 Blu-ray reviews:3	Has anyone watched Hustle & Flow yet? I like this movie, and I'm about to order it. But I've seen some negative comments on the PQ. I don't know if this is pure "grain-hating" (since it's on 16 mm it should be grainy) or if the complaints have some real substance..? So has anyone seen it yet?

06-27-2007, 11:32 AM	#8
degas Senior Member Member since:Jan 2007 iTunes collection:1317 Blu-ray reviews:3	I have to compliment David/Chad for their reviews. You are both very consistant in judging the transfers of the films on their own merits - which strangely enough seems very rare today. You don't expect every film to look like "Crank" and you don't deduct stars/paws because you don't like the look/photography/color palette of a film. Strange enough - I feel like "we" have taken a step back from the DVD-era, where reviewers/people were often commenting the transfer quality. Now stars are deducted because of film grain, style of photography and color palette. Weird. I think you have chosen the right path in mentioning the look/grainyness in the reviews - but without taking away stars/paws for it. So - props to you (and other reviewers who have stayed clear-sighted) for the good work. It's very appreciated! Last edited by degas; 06-27-2007 at 11:35 AM.

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06-26-2007, 09:13 AM	#2
degas Senior Member Member since:Jan 2007 iTunes collection:1317 Blu-ray reviews:3	Well, to answer my own question: I just read Davids review here: http://www.hometheaterspot.com/fusio...hp?tid/137661/ It seems like it delivers what it should - a gritty and "ugly" picture, which is "faithful" to the source. Good enough for me!

06-26-2007, 07:06 PM	#3
cheto2k7 Active Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Fort Jackson, South Carolina	Just watched this film and I must say, "It has the worst PQ of any blu-ray movie I own." The movie is grainy through-out the entire film and at times looks a little blurry. I regret buying this blu-ray, as the standard DVD looks alot better.

06-26-2007, 07:14 PM	#4
jermwhl Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Virginia	bummer! shame on paramount or the director?

06-27-2007, 06:04 AM	#6
foots Expert Member Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray collection:98 Trading Score:17	I watched this earlier tonight and I couldn't agree more with David's assessment.

06-27-2007, 10:11 PM	#9
David Vaughn Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	Thanks for the kind words. There are some who are expecting that perfect "look" from both HD formats, but HD will show you everything, warts and all!

06-27-2007, 10:15 PM	#10
PaulDubya Senior Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Miami Florida "305" Blu-ray collection:68 Blu-ray reviews:16	I agree Hustle and Flow has beautiful PQ considering the source. Quick question: I'm new to this site just became a member a day or so ago.How do u start a new forum?

11-21-2011, 05:22 AM	#12
DrexlerMcStyles Active Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Cackalack Country Blu-ray collection:98 DVD collection:29 Blu-ray reviews:6	Do the detractors of the Blu-ray quality understand that this film was shot on 16mm film stock? Yes, of course it is grainy....

04-23-2023, 12:42 AM	#13
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1143 Trading Score:69	This was the only thread I could find for this, but a random page for this showed up at Bullmoose. Often from my ability to read their site, that means a new release of some kind is coming out. The film doesn't have an anniversary for another couple years, so I do wonder if Paramount are giving it the 4K treatment. It could also be a sign of a boutique label releasing it. I could see Shout Factory doing a release under the Shout Select line for instance.

06-07-2023, 10:19 PM	#14
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1143 Trading Score:69	Looks like i was right, a new Hustle and Flow release is coming. Not sure what it is though. Doesn't state 4K right now. Perhaps a Steelbook? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7CP34FQ...ect=1&sr=1-436

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