Platoon - may 24th - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

Arkadin · 03-14-2011, 03:52 PM

I really hope people don't freak out when they find out it is mpeg-2.
It was probably done as far back as 2006 imo.
The HK disc actually looks very film-like, and is an accurate representation of the inherent look of the film imo.
lots of very dark scenes and tons of gritty grain in all its glory.
not saying it could not have maybe been even better with a better encode, but it is certainly not a disaster by any means.
I think most people who actually know what the film should look like will be pleased overall with this release.
the daylight scenes are a nice upgrade from the dvd, and the film overall definitely benefits from the 1080p bump.

PlisskenReplicant · 03-14-2011, 04:02 PM

i mean, i,ve been waiting for this for a good time. and hopefully the grain is intact.hell, we almost have to fight when we want the grain. cant wait.its full of win.maybe mister sheen should watch it again,he might learn something.

wilky61 · 03-14-2011, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by macruz

finally! At last.

+1

goodstuff · 03-14-2011, 04:37 PM

Glad I didn't spring for that $40 import! Can't wait to get this!

awongus · 03-14-2011, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

Blu-Ray collectors are winning!

LOL...werd. Best news I've had all day.

Geoff D · 03-14-2011, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arkadin

I really hope people don't freak out when they find out it is mpeg-2.
It was probably done as far back as 2006 imo.
The HK disc actually looks very film-like, and is an accurate representation of the inherent look of the film imo.
lots of very dark scenes and tons of gritty grain in all its glory.
not saying it could not have maybe been even better with a better encode, but it is certainly not a disaster by any means.
I think most people who actually know what the film should look like will be pleased overall with this release.
the daylight scenes are a nice upgrade from the dvd, and the film overall definitely benefits from the 1080p bump.

Yep, the HK version is a fine effort. VERY different from the R1 20th Anniversary DVD though, with a much cleaner print and different colour timing throughout the movie. It's obvious that the disc was intended for the North American market as well, because it's got the usual FBI logo at the start.

So....are we getting a re-encode with all the DVD extras too? Or will Fox have the brass balls to release this bare bones version which is already several years old?

toddly6666 · 03-14-2011, 07:14 PM

Is there any speculation yet of which Platoon blu-ray version (UK Fox, HK Deltamac, USA MGM) will have the best video/audio quality? Is there a good chance that one of these versions will be superior?

rkolinski · 03-14-2011, 07:27 PM

I am soooo looking forward to this release and it is the only Vietnam film which brings back memories (some sad - especially the film score) for me as a Vietnam War Veteran!

TJS_Blu · 03-14-2011, 08:30 PM

Super news!!!

~~Just so you know I really, really hate Oliver Stone. I pee standing up. I go four-wheeling. Everyone calls me 'Butch', and I really hate Oliver Stone.~~

Way too subtle for people stupid enough to love Stone's movies and hate Stone, I guess!

Todd_Gaines · 03-14-2011, 08:47 PM

very excited about this BD.

HD Goofnut · 03-14-2011, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TJS_Blu

Super news!!!

Just so you know I really, really hate Oliver Stone. I pee standing up. I go four-wheeling. Everyone calls me 'Butch', and I really hate Oliver Stone.

I hate him as well with a passion. He's so full of himself I am betting someone wipes his butt for him after he takes a dump.

blufellas · 03-14-2011, 09:07 PM

Great news! Day one

blufellas · 03-14-2011, 09:08 PM

One of my top 5 war movies.

DetroitSportsFan · 03-14-2011, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by toddly6666

Is there any speculation yet of which Platoon blu-ray version (UK Fox, HK Deltamac, USA MGM) will have the best video/audio quality? Is there a good chance that one of these versions will be superior?

I expect them all to be the same.

Yank731 · 03-14-2011, 11:19 PM

I literally can't count the amount of times I've said "How can insert name of movie get released on blu ray when Platoon still hasn't?" Day one purchase and viewing.

the sordid sentinel · 03-15-2011, 02:14 AM

Just watched Platoon on DVD last weekend. Still a powerful movie for a variety of reasons. I hope it gets proper treatment on blu. A definite buy.

Deviation · 03-15-2011, 04:17 PM

I'm no big fan of Stone, but what's with the over the top hatred for him from some posters?

HD Goofnut · 03-15-2011, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Deviation

I'm no big fan of Stone, but what's with the over the top hatred for him from some posters?

You know Ted Turner right? Same reason I hate him.

Arkadin · 03-15-2011, 04:25 PM

hey, Ted used to get to f*@k Jane Fonda every day 20 years ago.
give the guy some credit how bout it.

HD Goofnut · 03-15-2011, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Arkadin

hey, Ted used to get to f*@k Jane Fonda every day 20 years ago.
give the guy some credit how bout it.

I hate Jane Fonda too, go figure.

03-14-2011, 03:52 PM	#21
Arkadin Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2007 Location:...somewhere in Sweden Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:9	I really hope people don't freak out when they find out it is mpeg-2. It was probably done as far back as 2006 imo. The HK disc actually looks very film-like, and is an accurate representation of the inherent look of the film imo. lots of very dark scenes and tons of gritty grain in all its glory. not saying it could not have maybe been even better with a better encode, but it is certainly not a disaster by any means. I think most people who actually know what the film should look like will be pleased overall with this release. the daylight scenes are a nice upgrade from the dvd, and the film overall definitely benefits from the 1080p bump. Last edited by Arkadin; 03-14-2011 at 03:55 PM.

03-14-2011, 04:02 PM	#22
PlisskenReplicant Member Member since:Jan 2011 Blu-ray collection:137 DVD collection:92 Blu-ray reviews:4	well,im happy i mean, i,ve been waiting for this for a good time. and hopefully the grain is intact.hell, we almost have to fight when we want the grain. cant wait.its full of win.maybe mister sheen should watch it again,he might learn something.

03-14-2011, 08:30 PM	#29
TJS_Blu Power Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:1845 DVD collection:578 Blu-ray reviews:11	Super news!!! ~~Just so you know I really, really hate Oliver Stone. I pee standing up. I go four-wheeling. Everyone calls me 'Butch', and I really hate Oliver Stone.~~ Way too subtle for people stupid enough to love Stone's movies and hate Stone, I guess! Last edited by TJS_Blu; 03-15-2011 at 05:36 PM.

03-14-2011, 04:37 PM	#24
goodstuff Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2006 4K collection:509 Blu-ray collection:6535 Blu-ray reviews: 85 Trading Score:6	Glad I didn't spring for that $40 import! Can't wait to get this!

03-14-2011, 07:14 PM	#27
toddly6666 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Hong Kong Home Theater Gallery:20 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:1441 DVD collection:31 Blu-ray reviews: 290 Trading Score:61	Is there any speculation yet of which Platoon blu-ray version (UK Fox, HK Deltamac, USA MGM) will have the best video/audio quality? Is there a good chance that one of these versions will be superior?

03-14-2011, 07:27 PM	#28
rkolinski Blu-ray Baron Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Home Theater Gallery:184 4K collection:76 Blu-ray collection:3078 Blu-ray reviews: 17	I am soooo looking forward to this release and it is the only Vietnam film which brings back memories (some sad - especially the film score) for me as a Vietnam War Veteran!

03-14-2011, 08:47 PM	#30
Todd_Gaines Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Letterboxd Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:863 DVD collection:96 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:133	very excited about this BD.

03-14-2011, 09:07 PM	#32
blufellas Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2010 Location:W. Palmdale, CA/ Argentina Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:312 Blu-ray collection:4093 DVD collection:49	Great news! Day one

03-14-2011, 09:08 PM	#33
blufellas Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2010 Location:W. Palmdale, CA/ Argentina Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:312 Blu-ray collection:4093 DVD collection:49	One of my top 5 war movies.

03-14-2011, 11:19 PM	#35
Yank731 Member Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Long Island, NY Blu-ray collection:540 Trading Score:16	I literally can't count the amount of times I've said "How can insert name of movie get released on blu ray when Platoon still hasn't?" Day one purchase and viewing.

03-15-2011, 02:14 AM	#36
the sordid sentinel Special Member Member since:Jun 2009 Location:GA 4K collection:139 Blu-ray collection:646 DVD collection:2	Just watched Platoon on DVD last weekend. Still a powerful movie for a variety of reasons. I hope it gets proper treatment on blu. A definite buy.

03-15-2011, 04:17 PM	#37
Deviation Senior Member Member since:Nov 2009	I'm no big fan of Stone, but what's with the over the top hatred for him from some posters?

03-15-2011, 04:25 PM	#39
Arkadin Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2007 Location:...somewhere in Sweden Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:9	hey, Ted used to get to f*@k Jane Fonda every day 20 years ago. give the guy some credit how bout it.

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