Batman Begins - Blu-ray Forum

JackDurden · 01-25-2009, 05:40 AM

Review thread.

I want to know what most people think of this Blu-Ray.

I have the regular single-disc on standard DVD, got it for $5 used at Blockbuster, but seeing as how it's one of my favorite movies, and I like my movies to look as good as possible, I was thinking about throwing out my DVD and getting the Blu, seeing as how it's 16.99 in most places near me.

What do you guys think? Is this disc worth a spot in everyone's collection? Am I just wasting money in buying a movie I already have?

Saul Goode · 01-25-2009, 06:00 AM

If it's one of your favorite movies, it should'nt even be a question. ...Definitely

BStecke · 01-25-2009, 06:08 AM

Definitely worth the upgrade. It's not the best disc, PQ wise, but the AQ is quite good. Overall, I wouldn't say it's a showcase disc, but it's definitely worth the upgrade if you even remotely like the movie.

STARSCREAM · 01-25-2009, 06:10 AM

You gotta get it!

Gremal · 01-25-2009, 06:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JackDurden

Review thread.

I want to know what most people think of this Blu-Ray.

I have the regular single-disc on standard DVD, got it for $5 used at Blockbuster, but seeing as how it's one of my favorite movies, and I like my movies to look as good as possible, I was thinking about throwing out my DVD and getting the Blu, seeing as how it's 16.99 in most places near me.

What do you guys think? Is this disc worth a spot in everyone's collection? Am I just wasting money in buying a movie I already have?

The BD is much better than the DVD. You know, we do have reviews on blu-ray.com. Here is what the review says:
"Night scenes show good black level and adequate 1080p detail, far surpassing the DVD version. Since darkness and gradients of black are featured so prominently in the film and in Batman's accouterments, it becomes a necessity to resolve objects in night scenes. Here again, the BD does an adequate job, and many night scenes show good depth. Unfortunately, some life appears sucked out of the picture."

JackDurden · 01-25-2009, 06:17 AM

Well, the reviewer gave the PQ a 3.5/5, to me that's above average/good, but nothing really to brag about.

FendersRule · 01-25-2009, 06:25 AM

Batman Begins on Blu-ray is not of reference quality, and a 3.5 / 5 is very well deserving, and no more. It is, currently the best way to see it, so why not get the Blu-ray version?

It is no where near the quality of TDK. I don't care what anyone says on here. I've seen it for myself on 3 different screens, with many viewers, and we all came to the same consensus. BB much less detailed, and the grain is very prevalent (whether you consider this a good thing or bad thing is up to you, but it IS less detailed). Hell, it was a straight port from the HD-DVD disk, so it hasn't even been rendered for blu-ray. So basically, it CANT look as good as the other batman which was rendered for a 50GB disk.

It does look good though. Just not amazing. If someone came around, and wanted to see what Blu-ray looked like, BB would definitely not be the first movie I'd show them. Most all other movies in my collection (take a look) have better rendering than Batman Begins. I'd probably show the The Dark Knight first.

BluAddixx · 01-25-2009, 06:29 AM

I have the BD. And the PQ is abobe average. Still have the DVD and the diff is very noticable!

If anything, just get for the sequences that take place in the snow and ice. They look awesome!!!!

Canada · 01-25-2009, 06:39 AM

I picked it up first day this is a great transfer not excellent, the audio is really good also. A major plus for you it has all the extras that were made for it awsome stuff, especially if you haven't seen any.

joegs300 · 01-25-2009, 07:14 AM

If you're going to buy the Dark Knight you might as well pick this one up too.

Packerfan75 · 01-25-2009, 08:26 AM

Absolutely worth it. Great video with an awesome Dolby TrueHD audio track. Stop reading and get it now.

Sir Platypus · 01-25-2009, 08:39 AM

Everyone has already mentioned the video/audio, so I'll just add that it is also nice having the bonus features on the same disc as the movie, and not jumbled around a comic like on the 2 disc DVD.

TenEightyP · 01-25-2009, 08:47 AM

I am having difficulty working out where the issues are here. You love the film, you already have it on DVD, you own a Blu-ray player.

The decision would seem simple to me. Your purchase is a few clicks away.

franky8138 · 01-25-2009, 09:24 AM

Must Own!!

01-25-2009, 05:40 AM	#1
JackDurden Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Toronto Blu-ray collection:62 Blu-ray reviews:7	Batman Begins Review thread. I want to know what most people think of this Blu-Ray. I have the regular single-disc on standard DVD, got it for $5 used at Blockbuster, but seeing as how it's one of my favorite movies, and I like my movies to look as good as possible, I was thinking about throwing out my DVD and getting the Blu, seeing as how it's 16.99 in most places near me. What do you guys think? Is this disc worth a spot in everyone's collection? Am I just wasting money in buying a movie I already have?

01-25-2009, 06:25 AM	#7
FendersRule Special Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:ID Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:81 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:15	Batman Begins on Blu-ray is not of reference quality, and a 3.5 / 5 is very well deserving, and no more. It is, currently the best way to see it, so why not get the Blu-ray version? It is no where near the quality of TDK. I don't care what anyone says on here. I've seen it for myself on 3 different screens, with many viewers, and we all came to the same consensus. BB much less detailed, and the grain is very prevalent (whether you consider this a good thing or bad thing is up to you, but it IS less detailed). Hell, it was a straight port from the HD-DVD disk, so it hasn't even been rendered for blu-ray. So basically, it CANT look as good as the other batman which was rendered for a 50GB disk. It does look good though. Just not amazing. If someone came around, and wanted to see what Blu-ray looked like, BB would definitely not be the first movie I'd show them. Most all other movies in my collection (take a look) have better rendering than Batman Begins. I'd probably show the The Dark Knight first. Last edited by FendersRule; 01-25-2009 at 06:29 AM.

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01-25-2009, 06:00 AM	#2
Saul Goode Member Member since:Jan 2008	If it's one of your favorite movies, it should'nt even be a question. ...Definitely

01-25-2009, 06:08 AM	#3
BStecke Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	Definitely worth the upgrade. It's not the best disc, PQ wise, but the AQ is quite good. Overall, I wouldn't say it's a showcase disc, but it's definitely worth the upgrade if you even remotely like the movie.

01-25-2009, 06:10 AM	#4
STARSCREAM Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Dagobah Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:67	You gotta get it!

01-25-2009, 06:17 AM	#6
JackDurden Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Toronto Blu-ray collection:62 Blu-ray reviews:7	Well, the reviewer gave the PQ a 3.5/5, to me that's above average/good, but nothing really to brag about.

01-25-2009, 06:29 AM	#8
BluAddixx Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Los Angeles Blu-ray collection:141	I have the BD. And the PQ is abobe average. Still have the DVD and the diff is very noticable! If anything, just get for the sequences that take place in the snow and ice. They look awesome!!!!

01-25-2009, 06:39 AM	#9
Canada Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Victoria, BC Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:305 Blu-ray collection:1201 DVD collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:42	I picked it up first day this is a great transfer not excellent, the audio is really good also. A major plus for you it has all the extras that were made for it awsome stuff, especially if you haven't seen any.

01-25-2009, 07:14 AM	#10
joegs300 Special Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:West Los Angeles, CA Home Theater Gallery:19 Trading Score:45	If you're going to buy the Dark Knight you might as well pick this one up too.

01-25-2009, 08:26 AM	#11
Packerfan75 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Earth 4K collection:71 Blu-ray collection:549 DVD collection:355 Digital collection:97 Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:1	Absolutely worth it. Great video with an awesome Dolby TrueHD audio track. Stop reading and get it now.

01-25-2009, 08:39 AM	#12
Sir Platypus Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:171	Everyone has already mentioned the video/audio, so I'll just add that it is also nice having the bonus features on the same disc as the movie, and not jumbled around a comic like on the 2 disc DVD.

01-25-2009, 08:47 AM	#13
TenEightyP Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:United Kingdom 4K collection:1061 Blu-ray collection:5884 DVD collection:140	I am having difficulty working out where the issues are here. You love the film, you already have it on DVD, you own a Blu-ray player. The decision would seem simple to me. Your purchase is a few clicks away.

01-25-2009, 09:24 AM	#14
franky8138 Member Member since:Jul 2008 Home Theater Gallery:2 Blu-ray collection:95 Blu-ray reviews:5	Must Own!!

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