any early reviews on King Kong blu ray yet? - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

HeavyHitter · 01-13-2009, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by sheedoe

+1 Obviously it will look better compared to DVD, but how does it compare to HD-DVD version?!?

They are about equal. Of course, on another forum they are cherry picking certain frames and zooming them 200% to show the HD DVD looking slightly better, yet ignoring scenes where the BD looks slightly better.

sheedoe · 01-13-2009, 08:56 PM

got it

Blu Titan · 01-13-2009, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by nycomet

Yes: a rave review for King Kong on BD with screen shots.

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film/DVDRev...dvd_review.htm

Great review. Thanks!

Todd Smith · 01-14-2009, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by HeavyHitter

They are about equal. Of course, on another forum they are cherry picking certain frames and zooming them 200% to show the HD DVD looking slightly better, yet ignoring scenes where the BD looks slightly better.

Yeah, its a wash. Some scenes look a hair better on HD-DVD, some scenes look a hair better on BR. Tie ball game

DTS-MA and the EE option pushes the BR to the top though. Cant wait!

NMErickson · 01-14-2009, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by derelicte

Just how does one go about becoming a lucky SOB to get stuff like this early?! Please share your kung fu magic...

In any case, this comes out on my birthday - can't wait!

Haha its my birthday too. We also have Braveheart and Saw V coming out but this is the best of the bunch. Cant wait.

Sloan78 · 01-14-2009, 01:57 AM

OMG, never saw it in true Hi-Def, but it looks fantastic!!! Damn dirty ape...oh wait it's on Blu, so not so much!!!! First day purchase no doubt.

HKMOVIESAREBEST · 01-14-2009, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by NMErickson

Haha its my birthday too. We also have Braveheart and Saw V coming out but this is the best of the bunch. Cant wait.

How can you put a masterpiece like Braveheart in the same sentence as King Kong and Saw 5.

KilloWertz · 01-14-2009, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by HKMOVIESAREBEST

How can you put a masterpiece like Braveheart in the same sentence as King Kong and Saw 5.

He wasn't comparing the movies. Even though Braveheart actually isn't coming out then, all the poster was saying was that they were all coming out at the same time.

NMErickson · 01-14-2009, 02:18 AM

True. And thanks. Braveheart is a masterpiece but King Kong on Blu will be epic. Seemingly better than the HD DUD version (which it should be)

HKMOVIESAREBEST · 01-14-2009, 02:23 AM

How are you not comparing the films when you say King Kong is the best of the bunch.

Also there was nothing wrong with the HD version of Kong, granted the Blu release has both versions on one disc as well as upgraded audio, but the PQ was pretty damn good imho.

NMErickson · 01-14-2009, 03:01 AM

Braveheart may be the better film, but I think King Kong will be the more exciting Blu ray. There are critically acclaimed films out there but I wont upgrade to Blu just because. It needs the whole package-PQ, SQ, SFX, replayability, yada yada. Who cares anyway? Ill keep my 3 disc DVD for special features and such but I still think King Kong is worth an upgrade. To each their own man.

There was a small problem with the HD DUD version-the CGI scenes stood out. IMO

Dark Lord · 01-14-2009, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by wildphantom

Yes
Right here

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film/DVDRev...dvd_review.htm

I have the disc already and its terrific on all counts

Except for the lack of features.

Argento Fan · 01-14-2009, 03:05 AM

This movie will look so sweet in Blu-ray. A day one purchase for me.

HeavyHitter · 01-14-2009, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Todd Smith

Yeah, its a wash. Some scenes look a hair better on HD-DVD, some scenes look a hair better on BR. Tie ball game

DTS-MA and the EE option pushes the BR to the top though. Cant wait!

I agree. I'm looking very forward to this one!!!

Blove23 · 01-14-2009, 03:27 AM

King Kong's audio my be one of best for movie audios that we will hear. It's up there with the Incredible Hulk.

Todd Smith · 01-14-2009, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Blove23

King Kong's audio my be one of best for movie audios that we will hear. It's up there with the Incredible Hulk.

Definately. The DD+ track to this day is still one of my absolute favorite audio track on HD media and the DTS-MA can only improve things.

vegeta88 · 01-14-2009, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Dark Lord

Except for the lack of features.

Uh, yeah. Any chance we'll see another version down the road with all the special features?

Sean4000 · 01-14-2009, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by HeavyHitter

They are about equal. Of course, on another forum they are cherry picking certain frames and zooming them 200% to show the HD DVD looking slightly better, yet ignoring scenes where the BD looks slightly better.

No way. They cannot be THAT bitter. I refuse to believe this........Can they?

If this is true, then this is sad beyond words.

kndy · 01-14-2009, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by derelicte

Just how does one go about becoming a lucky SOB to get stuff like this early?! Please share your kung fu magic...

There are a few people on the forums who review for certain sites and get advanced review copies.

Twankies08 · 01-14-2009, 05:54 AM

I cant wait until I get my copy!!

01-14-2009, 03:01 AM	#31
NMErickson Active Member Member since:Apr 2008 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:854	Braveheart may be the better film, but I think King Kong will be the more exciting Blu ray. There are critically acclaimed films out there but I wont upgrade to Blu just because. It needs the whole package-PQ, SQ, SFX, replayability, yada yada. Who cares anyway? Ill keep my 3 disc DVD for special features and such but I still think King Kong is worth an upgrade. To each their own man. There was a small problem with the HD DUD version-the CGI scenes stood out. IMO Last edited by NMErickson; 01-14-2009 at 03:07 AM.

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01-13-2009, 08:56 PM	#22
sheedoe Senior Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Brooklyn, New York Home Theater Gallery:28 Blu-ray collection:133 Blu-ray reviews:4	got it

01-14-2009, 01:57 AM	#26
Sloan78 Senior Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Orlando,Fl Blu-ray collection:31 Blu-ray reviews:1	OMG, never saw it in true Hi-Def, but it looks fantastic!!! Damn dirty ape...oh wait it's on Blu, so not so much!!!! First day purchase no doubt.

01-14-2009, 02:18 AM	#29
NMErickson Active Member Member since:Apr 2008 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:854	True. And thanks. Braveheart is a masterpiece but King Kong on Blu will be epic. Seemingly better than the HD DUD version (which it should be)

01-14-2009, 02:23 AM	#30
HKMOVIESAREBEST Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:NJ Blu-ray collection:4 Trading Score:25	How are you not comparing the films when you say King Kong is the best of the bunch. Also there was nothing wrong with the HD version of Kong, granted the Blu release has both versions on one disc as well as upgraded audio, but the PQ was pretty damn good imho.

01-14-2009, 03:05 AM	#33
Argento Fan Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Blu-ray collection:1	This movie will look so sweet in Blu-ray. A day one purchase for me.

01-14-2009, 03:27 AM	#35
Blove23 Senior Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Pittsburgh Blu-ray collection:67 Blu-ray reviews:1	King Kong's audio my be one of best for movie audios that we will hear. It's up there with the Incredible Hulk.

01-14-2009, 05:54 AM	#40
Twankies08 Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Panama City, Florida Blu-ray collection:168 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:18	I cant wait until I get my copy!!

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