The Close Encounters Of The Third Kind BD review thread - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

Joe Cain · 10-09-2007, 05:19 AM

I didn't see this when it came out. I was 8; if it wasn't Star Wars, it was dead to me. But you couldn't avoid the music. And I can very clearly remember standing in a theatre lobby that holiday season, looking up at the freestanding display of the road and the horizon, and thinking it looked quite an ominous film; I don't think I learned otherwise until I was in my 20s. Looking forward to this BD.

swifty7 · 10-09-2007, 06:39 AM

this title is what pushed me to go Blu.

quetzalcoatl · 10-09-2007, 07:05 AM

This is one of those I cannot wait for. It will be a great selling catalog title and might get some studios to open up abit more.

doctorsteve · 10-09-2007, 07:21 AM

For those of you too young to remember... When the Mother ship first appears, you can see an R2D2 lit from behind (mounted upside down). The model makers did it on purpose as a tip of the hat to the Star Wars guys. Have fun looking for it...

Zazou · 10-10-2007, 09:11 PM

A snippet from AICN following a set visit to the new Indiana Jones movie....

"...I got to say hi to Laurent Bouzereau, who runs all of Spielberg’s DVD stuff. I got to chat him up a bit on the WAR OF THE WORLDS set visit and he struck me as being just as cool of a guy now as he did then. Just laid back, loving what he’s doing. We talked a little about the CLOSE ENCOUNTERS Blu-Ray release and he said it’s amazing, the HD transfer absolutely gorgeous."

Lee

tiger roach · 10-10-2007, 09:29 PM

Add my name to the list of those that can't wait!

Lord_Stewie · 10-10-2007, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnno1986

G'day all,

This BD looks awesome. It's released in Australia on the 14th of November. Can't wait. Here is a link to the info: http://www.ezydvd.com.au/item.zml/795596

can't wait for this film. one of my favourites.

Titan · 10-10-2007, 09:50 PM

Just placed my pre-order at amazon, along with cars, ratatouille, pixar shorts, spiderman trilogy & pirates 3

Saving my other purchases of the recently released for next week.

Dotpattern · 10-10-2007, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zazou

A snippet from AICN following a set visit to the new Indiana Jones movie....

"...I got to say hi to Laurent Bouzereau, who runs all of Spielberg’s DVD stuff. I got to chat him up a bit on the WAR OF THE WORLDS set visit and he struck me as being just as cool of a guy now as he did then. Just laid back, loving what he’s doing. We talked a little about the CLOSE ENCOUNTERS Blu-Ray release and he said it’s amazing, the HD transfer absolutely gorgeous."

Lee

Too bad Harry, founder of the site and a huge HDDVD supporter, won't be able to watch it.

darkpoet25 · 10-10-2007, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doctorsteve

For those of you too young to remember... When the Mother ship first appears, you can see an R2D2 lit from behind (mounted upside down). The model makers did it on purpose as a tip of the hat to the Star Wars guys. Have fun looking for it...

I will have to look for this when I get my copy. As many times as I've seen this I should have picked it up. Great now I won't get to sleep thinking about this! Thanks a lot.

richard lichtenfelt · 10-10-2007, 11:17 PM

Spielberg and Lucas hedged their bets by swapping out a % of profits from Close Encounters and Star Wars. Lucas feared that Star Wars wouldn't go over well and thought that Close encounters would be much bigger. Spielberg had no doubt that both would do well plus he is a big fan of Lucas' work.
I am so ready for this one.

B-movies · 11-06-2007, 06:30 PM

Close Encounters Blu-ray menu screenshots

first look at the screen menus for the upcoming Blu-ray.

Josh · 11-06-2007, 11:52 PM

I just finished watching the Director's Cut of Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and I can honestly say that it has never looked better. In all seriousness, some scenes look as if they could have been shot yesterday. The picture clarity is amazing and colors vivid. The presentation is jaw-dropping from beginning to end, it makes you wonder why all films can't look this good.

The first thing that most will notice is the grain - the picture is thick with it. After watching this last week on an LCD and today on my SXRD, I can easily say that LCD does show more grain. My SXRD was more forgiving to the picture (even with DNR turned off). But I don't care if you absolutely hate grain, this is a landmark film that looks simply amazing.

If there hasn't been a title to get you excited about Blu-ray, this is the title.

Here are two screen shots from the film directly from my TV. Enjoy.

In case those stop working:

PrinceLH · 11-06-2007, 11:57 PM

Right on! A must buy!!

talbers23 · 11-07-2007, 12:00 AM

i never watched the movie and was thinking about picking it up and taking a chance on it. i would guess that around 40 of my blu-ray purchases have been on titles that i never watched previously and until i get a few movies that i dont like and get pissed that i wasted money, i dont see any point in stopping.

bluflu · 11-07-2007, 12:01 AM

I'm excited!

rjg · 11-07-2007, 12:03 AM

i have never seen this movie before either, but i think i cant do wrong getting this movie, its Spielberg and its Blu!

Guinness7 · 11-07-2007, 12:46 AM

For fans of the movie this looks like this is a must have without any question.

ryoohki · 11-07-2007, 12:50 AM

Grain this, Grain That, anyone know what Speilberg is so i hope there won't be any stupid there's too much grain in my Speilberg movie.. seriously. If you don't like grain, don't ever buy a Speilberg Movie..... EVER...

owa · 11-07-2007, 12:53 AM

Lucky dog, I can't wait to get this. How is the SQ? For me, in this movie, the SQ is probably as important as the PQ. I love the sound effects/soundtrack in this movie.

10-09-2007, 07:21 AM	#24
doctorsteve Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Tonawanda, NY Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:188 Blu-ray reviews:16	Tidbit For those of you too young to remember... When the Mother ship first appears, you can see an R2D2 lit from behind (mounted upside down). The model makers did it on purpose as a tip of the hat to the Star Wars guys. Have fun looking for it...

10-10-2007, 11:17 PM	#31
richard lichtenfelt Power Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:I'm not drunk, I'm just tired cause I been up all night drinking. Blu-ray reviews:3	Spielberg and Lucas hedged their bets by swapping out a % of profits from Close Encounters and Star Wars. Lucas feared that Star Wars wouldn't go over well and thought that Close encounters would be much bigger. Spielberg had no doubt that both would do well plus he is a big fan of Lucas' work. I am so ready for this one. Last edited by richard lichtenfelt; 10-10-2007 at 11:27 PM.

11-06-2007, 11:52 PM	#33
Josh Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Home Theater Gallery:50 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:407 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:34	The CE3K Thread I just finished watching the Director's Cut of Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and I can honestly say that it has never looked better. In all seriousness, some scenes look as if they could have been shot yesterday. The picture clarity is amazing and colors vivid. The presentation is jaw-dropping from beginning to end, it makes you wonder why all films can't look this good. The first thing that most will notice is the grain - the picture is thick with it. After watching this last week on an LCD and today on my SXRD, I can easily say that LCD does show more grain. My SXRD was more forgiving to the picture (even with DNR turned off). But I don't care if you absolutely hate grain, this is a landmark film that looks simply amazing. If there hasn't been a title to get you excited about Blu-ray, this is the title. Here are two screen shots from the film directly from my TV. Enjoy. In case those stop working: Last edited by Josh; 11-06-2007 at 11:55 PM.

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10-09-2007, 05:19 AM	#21
Joe Cain Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:The Tragic City Blu-ray collection:79	I didn't see this when it came out. I was 8; if it wasn't Star Wars, it was dead to me. But you couldn't avoid the music. And I can very clearly remember standing in a theatre lobby that holiday season, looking up at the freestanding display of the road and the horizon, and thinking it looked quite an ominous film; I don't think I learned otherwise until I was in my 20s. Looking forward to this BD.

10-09-2007, 06:39 AM	#22
swifty7 Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Trading Score:3	this title is what pushed me to go Blu.

10-09-2007, 07:05 AM	#23
quetzalcoatl Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Grants Pass, OR	This is one of those I cannot wait for. It will be a great selling catalog title and might get some studios to open up abit more.

10-10-2007, 09:11 PM	#25
Zazou Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:United Kingdom	A snippet from AICN following a set visit to the new Indiana Jones movie.... "...I got to say hi to Laurent Bouzereau, who runs all of Spielberg’s DVD stuff. I got to chat him up a bit on the WAR OF THE WORLDS set visit and he struck me as being just as cool of a guy now as he did then. Just laid back, loving what he’s doing. We talked a little about the CLOSE ENCOUNTERS Blu-Ray release and he said it’s amazing, the HD transfer absolutely gorgeous." Lee

10-10-2007, 09:29 PM	#26
tiger roach Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:141 Blu-ray reviews:1	Add my name to the list of those that can't wait!

10-10-2007, 09:50 PM	#28
Titan Active Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:San Diego Blu-ray collection:101	Just placed my pre-order at amazon, along with cars, ratatouille, pixar shorts, spiderman trilogy & pirates 3 Saving my other purchases of the recently released for next week.

11-06-2007, 06:30 PM	#32
B-movies Active Member Member since:Oct 2007	Close Encounters Blu-ray menu screenshots first look at the screen menus for the upcoming Blu-ray.

11-06-2007, 11:57 PM	#34
PrinceLH Senior Member Member since:Jul 2007	Right on! A must buy!!

11-07-2007, 12:00 AM	#35
talbers23 Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:24 iTunes collection:45	i never watched the movie and was thinking about picking it up and taking a chance on it. i would guess that around 40 of my blu-ray purchases have been on titles that i never watched previously and until i get a few movies that i dont like and get pissed that i wasted money, i dont see any point in stopping.

11-07-2007, 12:01 AM	#36
bluflu Special Member Member since:Mar 2007	I'm excited!

11-07-2007, 12:03 AM	#37
rjg Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:San Diego Blu-ray collection:215 Blu-ray reviews:4	i have never seen this movie before either, but i think i cant do wrong getting this movie, its Spielberg and its Blu!

11-07-2007, 12:46 AM	#38
Guinness7 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Location:NJ Blu-ray collection:259 Trading Score:59	For fans of the movie this looks like this is a must have without any question.

11-07-2007, 12:50 AM	#39
ryoohki Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2007 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:5	Grain this, Grain That, anyone know what Speilberg is so i hope there won't be any stupid there's too much grain in my Speilberg movie.. seriously. If you don't like grain, don't ever buy a Speilberg Movie..... EVER...

11-07-2007, 12:53 AM	#40
owa Blu-ray Knight Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 96	Lucky dog, I can't wait to get this. How is the SQ? For me, in this movie, the SQ is probably as important as the PQ. I love the sound effects/soundtrack in this movie.

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