Dirty Harry Collection Blu-Ray vs DVD - Blu-ray Forum

LeSamourai86 · 06-27-2016, 08:26 AM

Is it worth purchasing this blu-ray collection of Dirty Harry https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dirty-Harry-Collection-Blu-ray-Region/dp/B002MZ1UQE/ref=sr_1_1?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1464653624&sr=1-1&keywords=dirty+harry+collection+blu-ray?

Might sound like a silly question but I have come across blu-ray editions of films that are worse than the DVD (like Straw Dogs 40th Ann. Edition). In that case, I've seen the DVD recommended over the blu-ray.

The reviews I have read say the Dirty Harry films look their best ever on blu-ray, yet they also mention edge-enhancement being present. Is the edge enhancement a new addition or is it something that is also on the DVD edition? Is it a deal-breaker?

Which to get; DVD or Blu-ray collection?

Thanks!

Gizz · 06-27-2016, 09:36 AM

Get them on Blu Ray they all look fantastic.

derek_1999 · 06-27-2016, 10:20 AM

The boxset fluctuates- Amazon prices go up and down in crazy ways.

Currently showing as £15 - but was £13.50 at midnight

dvdmike · 06-27-2016, 07:13 PM

They are a little teal like most Warner masters of that age, it they are pretty damn solid

idlebrain · 06-27-2016, 07:38 PM

They are not perfect but looks very good. Quality improves with each movie. I can't imagine getting any better release anytime soon.

knight17 · 06-28-2016, 03:37 AM

I never purchased the DVD set so I am unable to compare but do hold the Bluray set and would say this is one set to easily show a newcomer to the medium as to what HD really means. The PQ and AQ are in fact spot on, such that at times I was thinking I am seeing a movie released awhile back instead of decades old.

I would recommend the Blu ray set.

LeSamourai86 · 06-29-2016, 04:37 PM

Thank you all for the quick replies!

Upon your collective advice, I purchased the set yesterday. I can't wait to get started!

Aloha from Hawaii 73 · 12-23-2021, 02:13 PM

50 anniversary today

I met Scorpio some 10 yr ago in Lon , nice guy

zepol · 01-16-2023, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by idlebrain

They are not perfect but looks very good. Quality improves with each movie. I can't imagine getting any better release anytime soon.

In 2022 I see the price keep going down. So, I think 2023 will be DIRTY HARRY 4k set.

Killer Meteor · 01-17-2023, 08:51 AM

I really hope the 4k set has original mono.

drush9999 · 01-17-2023, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Killer Meteor

I really hope the 4k set has original mono.

I hope to every mythological being as well. The changes to the iconic bank shootout alone are awful enough on the 5.1 track.

06-27-2016, 08:26 AM	#1
LeSamourai86 Junior Member Member since:May 2016	Dirty Harry Collection Blu-Ray vs DVD Is it worth purchasing this blu-ray collection of Dirty Harry https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dirty-Harry-Collection-Blu-ray-Region/dp/B002MZ1UQE/ref=sr_1_1?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1464653624&sr=1-1&keywords=dirty+harry+collection+blu-ray? Might sound like a silly question but I have come across blu-ray editions of films that are worse than the DVD (like Straw Dogs 40th Ann. Edition). In that case, I've seen the DVD recommended over the blu-ray. The reviews I have read say the Dirty Harry films look their best ever on blu-ray, yet they also mention edge-enhancement being present. Is the edge enhancement a new addition or is it something that is also on the DVD edition? Is it a deal-breaker? Which to get; DVD or Blu-ray collection? Thanks!

06-27-2016, 09:36 AM	#2
Gizz Blu-ray Champion Member since:Mar 2012 Location:England Home Theater Gallery:7 4K collection:420 Blu-ray collection:1825 DVD collection:808 Digital collection:10 iTunes collection:340 Prime collection:151	Get them on Blu Ray they all look fantastic.

06-27-2016, 10:20 AM	#3
derek_1999 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2013 Location:UK 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:786	The boxset fluctuates- Amazon prices go up and down in crazy ways. Currently showing as £15 - but was £13.50 at midnight

06-27-2016, 07:13 PM	#4
dvdmike Banned Member since:Jun 2010 Blu-ray collection:1069	They are a little teal like most Warner masters of that age, it they are pretty damn solid

06-27-2016, 07:38 PM	#5
idlebrain Power Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Atlanta, GA Home Theater Gallery:7 4K collection:590 Blu-ray collection:1471 Trading Score:68	They are not perfect but looks very good. Quality improves with each movie. I can't imagine getting any better release anytime soon.

06-28-2016, 03:37 AM	#6
knight17 Expert Member Member since:Jan 2016 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:1134 Trading Score:9	I never purchased the DVD set so I am unable to compare but do hold the Bluray set and would say this is one set to easily show a newcomer to the medium as to what HD really means. The PQ and AQ are in fact spot on, such that at times I was thinking I am seeing a movie released awhile back instead of decades old. I would recommend the Blu ray set.

06-29-2016, 04:37 PM	#7
LeSamourai86 Junior Member Member since:May 2016	Thank you all for the quick replies! Upon your collective advice, I purchased the set yesterday. I can't wait to get started!

12-23-2021, 02:13 PM	#8
Aloha from Hawaii 73 Special Member Member since:Dec 2011	50 anniversary today I met Scorpio some 10 yr ago in Lon , nice guy

01-17-2023, 08:51 AM	#10
Killer Meteor Banned Member since:Jan 2013 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:-	I really hope the 4k set has original mono.

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