Labyrinth & Dark Crystal: Sept. 1 - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

Teabaggins · 06-12-2009, 01:33 PM

I was a fan of both as a kid and watched them a few years ago.

Labyrinth seems to stand up well and was interesting but Dark Crystal was a bit dull, my wife and I were both like "why did we love this so much when we were young?"

statikcat · 06-12-2009, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by AikonEnt

I liked it

I'd buy Legend on Blu (if it has the Tangerine Dream soundtrack), and will definitely be getting both Labyrinth and Dark Crystal (especially as I can get them for £11 each). Assuming they're both decent transfers obviously, but as both are Sony owned they should be.

I can't remember which soundtrack is on my DVD.. but it is AWESOME. One of the best analog synth soundtracks in any movie!

wolfyncsu7 · 06-12-2009, 02:42 PM

$31.49!!!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

Does it come with the crystal shard that will heal the Dark Crystal or the last Gelfling?... Geez

benricci · 06-12-2009, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by wolfyncsu7

$31.49!!!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

Does it come with the crystal shard that will heal the Dark Crystal or the last Gelfling?... Geez

Calm down, that's obviously not the final price. Amazon typically discounts about 35% on new releases, this will street for about $22 on release day.

Porkchop Express · 06-12-2009, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Teabaggins

I was a fan of both as a kid and watched them a few years ago.

Labyrinth seems to stand up well and was interesting but Dark Crystal was a bit dull, my wife and I were both like "why did we love this so much when we were young?"

I think a lot of people buy childhood films simply out of nostalgia, then end up hating them. I honestly have not seen either movie since probably the early 90s/late 80s For that reason, I'm definitely not going to run and purchase them right away.

Silo5 · 06-12-2009, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by zak88lx

I'm wondering how the Dark Crystal will turn out on Blu-ray.
Can they digitally remaster videos of puppets?

Will we see all the puppet strings now that it's in 1080P?

They can always give it the "Official George Lucas CGI Upgrade Treatment"

Seriously though, I would be interested in The Dark Crystal. I haven't seen it since I was a kid.

krumlin · 06-15-2009, 03:01 PM

I hope they do a better remaster than the collectors DVD. The separation between the superimposed composites and background was to drastic, just like the star wars remaster. They need to color correct so that it does not ruin the special effects this time.

ganthc · 06-15-2009, 04:31 PM

I will be getting Dark Crystal. I love that movie.

FindYourWay · 06-15-2009, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by krumlin

I hope they do a better remaster than the collectors DVD. The separation between the superimposed composites and background was to drastic, just like the star wars remaster. They need to color correct so that it does not ruin the special effects this time.

They did. They did a hi definition master for the 25th Anniversary Editions, which came after the collectors edition. PQ improved dramatically.

P@t_Mtl · 06-15-2009, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by FindYourWay

They did. They did a hi definition master for the 25th Anniversary Editions, which came after the collectors edition. PQ improved dramatically.

Yes I have these, both for Labyrinth & Dark Crystal, PQ was a wonderful improvement over the previous release

nomad2010 · 06-16-2009, 04:06 PM

They were finally announced:

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/sh...r_Blu-ray/2919

krazyclown · 06-16-2009, 04:50 PM

My wife is going to kill me so much stuff to buy in sept. Hope the PQ are good on both of these.

mikeyk1964 · 06-16-2009, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by AikonEnt

I liked it

I'd buy Legend on Blu (if it has the Tangerine Dream soundtrack), and will definitely be getting both Labyrinth and Dark Crystal (especially as I can get them for £11 each). Assuming they're both decent transfers obviously, but as both are Sony owned they should be.

Are you kidding? Jerry Goldsmith's original score (which was featured in the European version and Ridley Scott's Director's Cut) is vastly superior to the synthetic, lifeless Tangerine Dream score. Anyway, I hope Legend makes it to BD soon.

Porkchop Express · 06-16-2009, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeyk1964

Are you kidding? Jerry Goldsmith's original score (which was featured in the European version and Ridley Scott's Director's Cut) is vastly superior to the synthetic, lifeless Tangerine Dream score. Anyway, I hope Legend makes it to BD soon.

I agree, Goldsmith's is much better. However, if you grew up watching the movie with the Tangerine Dream score, I could see how one could prefer it.

Dubstar · 06-17-2009, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by nomad2010

They were finally announced:

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/sh...r_Blu-ray/2919

no specs or supplements announced though.

I hope the commentary on 25th Edition of 'The Dark Crystal' is retained, I'm getting ready to sell of that copy once I read a confirmation.

jkwest · 06-17-2009, 06:02 PM

I HATED the Tangerine Dream soundtrack on Legend!!

Its just as bad as the soundtrack to Lady Hawk...great movie, but, horrendous soundtrack...

FindYourWay · 06-18-2009, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jkwest

I HATED the Tangerine Dream soundtrack on Legend!!

Its just as bad as the soundtrack to Lady Hawk...great movie, but, horrendous soundtrack...

So right! Ladyhawke is so good, except for that horrible soundtrack.

pdw1968 · 06-19-2009, 03:12 AM

I have the Superbit version of The Dark Crystal and was a bit disappointed in the PQ. Will gladly buy this on Blu-Ray.

LazerTron · 06-19-2009, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by jkwest

I HATED the Tangerine Dream soundtrack on Legend!!

Its just as bad as the soundtrack to Lady Hawk...great movie, but, horrendous soundtrack...

And I LOVED the Tangerine Dream soundtrack on this one. Gladly not the ever repeating, all sounding alike typical John Williams/[fill in name] peddle, who terrorized film scores in the late 70s and throughout the 80s.

krazyclown · 08-12-2009, 12:36 PM

The uk release is regin free got a 4/5 https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movie...31&show=review
its 18.99 on amazon.com

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06-12-2009, 01:33 PM	#21
Teabaggins Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2008	I was a fan of both as a kid and watched them a few years ago. Labyrinth seems to stand up well and was interesting but Dark Crystal was a bit dull, my wife and I were both like "why did we love this so much when we were young?"

06-12-2009, 02:42 PM	#23
wolfyncsu7 Member Member since:Dec 2008	$31.49!!!?!?!?!?!?!?!? Does it come with the crystal shard that will heal the Dark Crystal or the last Gelfling?... Geez

06-15-2009, 03:01 PM	#27
krumlin Member Member since:Mar 2008	I hope they do a better remaster than the collectors DVD. The separation between the superimposed composites and background was to drastic, just like the star wars remaster. They need to color correct so that it does not ruin the special effects this time.

06-15-2009, 04:31 PM	#28
ganthc Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Vienna, VA 4K collection:17 Blu-ray collection:651 Blu-ray reviews:2	I will be getting Dark Crystal. I love that movie.

06-16-2009, 04:06 PM	#31
nomad2010 Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:237	They were finally announced: http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/sh...r_Blu-ray/2919

06-16-2009, 04:50 PM	#32
krazyclown Expert Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Clementon NJ 4K collection:194 Blu-ray collection:1128 Blu-ray reviews:1	My wife is going to kill me so much stuff to buy in sept. Hope the PQ are good on both of these.

06-17-2009, 06:02 PM	#36
jkwest Off-Topic King Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Northern California PSN Id: jkwest5 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:20	I HATED the Tangerine Dream soundtrack on Legend!! Its just as bad as the soundtrack to Lady Hawk...great movie, but, horrendous soundtrack...

06-19-2009, 03:12 AM	#38
pdw1968 Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:252	I have the Superbit version of The Dark Crystal and was a bit disappointed in the PQ. Will gladly buy this on Blu-Ray.

08-12-2009, 12:36 PM	#40
krazyclown Expert Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Clementon NJ 4K collection:194 Blu-ray collection:1128 Blu-ray reviews:1	The uk release is regin free got a 4/5 https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movie...31&show=review its 18.99 on amazon.com

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