Reign of Fire 5paws! - Blu-ray Forum

BTBuck1 · 02-14-2007, 05:46 AM

Chad why you gotta go and do that?

I wasn't going to get this, but NOoOoooOooOOo you gotta go and give it reference marks...sheesh, your killin me smallz!

Link to review:
http://www.hometheaterspot.com/htsth...?sequence=1852

WriteSimply · 02-14-2007, 05:55 AM

Sounds like another pop-corn movie to have.

fuad

phloyd · 02-14-2007, 06:13 AM

I am sure the wife wants that one...

Amon37 · 02-14-2007, 02:40 PM

I thought the movie was lame when I watched it on DVD but they more I read I just have to grab the BD. Or at the least rent it.

DavePS3 · 02-14-2007, 02:44 PM

The only downer for me on the BD version is that it doesn't have the DTS track that the SD did but pic quality is damn good.

ProvenFlipper · 02-14-2007, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BTBuck1

Chad why you gotta go and do that?

I wasn't going to get this, but NOoOoooOooOOo you gotta go and give it reference marks...sheesh, your killin me smallz!

Seriously... this disc was completely off of my radar, I even passed on it at Fry's yesterday. But I'm sure given the opportunity to pick this one up, I will.

ProvenFlipper · 02-14-2007, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DavePS3

The only downer for me on the BD version is that it doesn't have the DTS track that the SD did but pic quality is damn good.

I take it you not able to take advantage of LPCM?

DavePS3 · 02-14-2007, 02:49 PM

Just running fiber optic for DD & DTS 5.1 (6.1) for now. I'm not buying a new receiver just for that. Aint gonna happen. When mine conks out years down the road I'll do it then but at that point they'll have totally new technology.

Amon37 · 02-14-2007, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by DavePS3

Just running fiber optic for DD & DTS 5.1 (6.1) for now. I'm not buying a new receiver just for that. Aint gonna happen. When mine conks out years down the road I'll do it then but at that point they'll have totally new technology.

Agreed. Im also on fiber optic until at least the HDMI 1.3 recievers get released.

DavePS3 · 02-14-2007, 02:53 PM

It's odd. Reign is the second BD I've bought that didn't have the DTS that the SD did. Kinda dissapointing but I'll get over it.

The Big Blue · 02-14-2007, 02:58 PM

You can get uncompressed PCM over digital optical. It gets downfolded to stereo so you lose the discrete surrounds. Apply Pro-logic and enjoy 4.6 mbps audio.

DavePS3 · 02-14-2007, 03:01 PM

That IS an option but in Pro-Logic2 I lose the control of my sub and the bass is too weak so I'll stick with the DD. Thanks for the suggestion though.

Banjo · 02-14-2007, 07:26 PM

The movie was encoded using AVC... excellent picture quality!

Amon37 · 02-14-2007, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DavePS3

That IS an option but in Pro-Logic2 I lose the control of my sub and the bass is too weak so I'll stick with the DD. Thanks for the suggestion though.

Same with my setup.

Ralph P. · 02-14-2007, 10:13 PM

Greetings,

I can vouch for the quality of both the audio and video of Reign. The uncompressed PCM track is incredible.

Knight-Errant · 02-14-2007, 10:33 PM

It's a film thats really grown on me over time. It's likely the theatrical poster did more harm to the film than good...

Chad Varnadore · 02-15-2007, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DavePS3

The only downer for me on the BD version is that it doesn't have the DTS track that the SD did but pic quality is damn good.

DD on DVD is 448kbps max - some are 384kbps or lower if you also consider stereo and mono encodings. DD on this BD is 640kbps, which is DD's full lossy bitrate. For reference, it would be something like comparing 768kbps DTS, which is what is available on most DVDs, including Reign, to 1536kbps DTS - the full DTS bitrate that DVD spec allows, which was used early on for DVD, but abandoned by DTS to attract greater support of their codec on DVD. Put another way, the DD track on this BD should be more transparent to the master than the DTS track on the DVD. Of course none are in league with the PCM track.

Chad Varnadore · 02-15-2007, 12:54 AM

BTW, Ralph P. (above) did the Usual Suspects BD review for the Spot. He also did Reds, ATL and maybe one or two others that I can't remember. I expect I'll be asking him to help out with BD reviews more in the future, especially once production starts ramping up. I expect it'll be a very busy fall.

Chad Varnadore · 02-15-2007, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BTBuck1

Chad why you gotta go and do that?

I wasn't going to get this, but NOoOoooOooOOo you gotta go and give it reference marks...sheesh, your killin me smallz!

Link to review:
http://www.hometheaterspot.com/htsth...?sequence=1852

Sorry for draining your wallet. I can relate. I feel like I stay in dept just trying to keep our equipment up to date for reviews. Reign isn't perfect, but it offers a movie experience that's up there with the best I've had. I always enjoyed the movie before (again, with dragons or dinosaurs I'm an easy target), but this time I was literally overwhelmed. It's definately one I would use to show off the format. Problem is there are so many out now that fit the bill, it's getting hard to choose between them when company comes over.

hyperdine · 02-15-2007, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Chad Varnadore

Problem is there are so many out now that fit the bill, it's getting hard to choose between them when company comes over.

That's awesome. These are the kinds of "problems" I like to have...too many choices

02-14-2007, 05:46 AM	#1
BTBuck1 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2006 Location:Oceanside, CA. Blu-ray collection:507 DVD collection:1	Reign of Fire 5paws! Chad why you gotta go and do that? I wasn't going to get this, but NOoOoooOooOOo you gotta go and give it reference marks...sheesh, your killin me smallz! Link to review: http://www.hometheaterspot.com/htsth...?sequence=1852

02-14-2007, 10:13 PM	#15
Ralph P. Active Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Middletown NY Trading Score:3	Greetings, I can vouch for the quality of both the audio and video of Reign. The uncompressed PCM track is incredible. Last edited by Ralph P.; 02-15-2007 at 09:11 AM.

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02-14-2007, 05:55 AM	#2
WriteSimply Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	Sounds like another pop-corn movie to have. fuad

02-14-2007, 06:13 AM	#3
phloyd Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2003 Location:California Trading Score:5	I am sure the wife wants that one...

02-14-2007, 02:40 PM	#4
Amon37 Power Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:USA,Arizona PSNetwork: Amon37	I thought the movie was lame when I watched it on DVD but they more I read I just have to grab the BD. Or at the least rent it.

02-14-2007, 02:44 PM	#5
DavePS3 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:56 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	The only downer for me on the BD version is that it doesn't have the DTS track that the SD did but pic quality is damn good.

02-14-2007, 02:49 PM	#8
DavePS3 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:56 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Just running fiber optic for DD & DTS 5.1 (6.1) for now. I'm not buying a new receiver just for that. Aint gonna happen. When mine conks out years down the road I'll do it then but at that point they'll have totally new technology.

02-14-2007, 02:53 PM	#10
DavePS3 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:56 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	It's odd. Reign is the second BD I've bought that didn't have the DTS that the SD did. Kinda dissapointing but I'll get over it.

02-14-2007, 02:58 PM	#11
The Big Blue Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:98 Blu-ray reviews:1	You can get uncompressed PCM over digital optical. It gets downfolded to stereo so you lose the discrete surrounds. Apply Pro-logic and enjoy 4.6 mbps audio.

02-14-2007, 03:01 PM	#12
DavePS3 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:56 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	That IS an option but in Pro-Logic2 I lose the control of my sub and the bass is too weak so I'll stick with the DD. Thanks for the suggestion though.

02-14-2007, 07:26 PM	#13
Banjo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Blu-ray collection:143	The movie was encoded using AVC... excellent picture quality!

02-14-2007, 10:33 PM	#16
Knight-Errant Power Member Member since:Aug 2005 Location:Sheffield, UK	It's a film thats really grown on me over time. It's likely the theatrical poster did more harm to the film than good...

02-15-2007, 12:54 AM	#18
Chad Varnadore Senior Member Member since:Aug 2006 Location:Salisbury, NC Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:349 Blu-ray reviews:19	BTW, Ralph P. (above) did the Usual Suspects BD review for the Spot. He also did Reds, ATL and maybe one or two others that I can't remember. I expect I'll be asking him to help out with BD reviews more in the future, especially once production starts ramping up. I expect it'll be a very busy fall.

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