Dazed and Confused (1993)

[doroc784]

Can anyone please speak to the qualitative difference (if any) between the new Criterion Dazed and Confused blu-ray vs. the DVD (2006) version? Is it really worth upgrading and double dipping? I did a quick search of the forum, but only found a discussion about the differences in packaging. What about VQ, AQ, extras? Many Thanks

[Adrock]

Originally Posted by doroc784

Can anyone please speak to the qualitative difference (if any) between the new Criterion Dazed and Confused blu-ray vs. the DVD (2006) version? Is it really worth upgrading and double dipping? I did a quick search of the forum, but only found a discussion about the differences in packaging. What about VQ, AQ, extras? Many Thanks

Yes.

[TLeeTx2012]

Yes...most definately.

[Donat96]

Shouldn't even be a question.

[InMyTree]

Assuming you somewhat budget your blu-ray purchases then i think it simply comes down to how much you like the movie.

I'd say that probably 99% of blu-rays are superior to their DVD counterpart, but i'm not exactly rushing out to replace all of my old DVD's.

In this particular case it was a no brainer, since Dazed and Confused is one of my all time favorites and a film i'll revisit on a yearly basis.

[RetroGamer]

Originally Posted by InMyTree

Assuming you somewhat budget your blu-ray purchases then i think it simply comes down to how much you like the movie.

I'd say that probably 99% of blu-rays are superior to their DVD counterpart, but i'm not exactly rushing out to replace all of my old DVD's.

In this particular case it was a no brainer, since Dazed and Confused is one of my all time favorites and a film i'll revisit on a yearly basis.

I agree - yes - and the post above ^^^ mirrors my sentiments exactly.

[frogmort]

I actually just received mine a couple of days ago, and I am very happy with it.

Here are some different reviews for it: http://www.cinemasquid.com/blu-ray/m...-date&dir=desc

Just click where it says "read the review" for each seperate listing.

[doroc784]

Thanks everyone (and for not flaming me too badly) . I know it seemed like an inane question, but I've always found Criterion's dvd releases to be so many cuts above regular studio's dvds (in all categories), that I wondered how much Criterion could really improve the film when moving it to blu. So, that's the reason I asked.

Originally Posted by frogmort

I actually just received mine a couple of days ago, and I am very happy with it.

Here are some different reviews for it: http://www.cinemasquid.com/blu-ray/m...-date&dir=desc

Just click where it says "read the review" for each seperate listing.

Joe, many thanks for the combined reviews; they are VERY helpful. I appreciate it. Quickly glancing at them, I notice that some of the reviewers asked the same question I did and had a difficult time deciding. Some say, keep the Criterion dvd and just add the universal blu, other say upgrade, others are pretty non-commital about it. But overall, this link was extremely helpful so many thanks.

[bigt7117]

Is the Criterion worth the extra $10 versus the regular bluray version?

[jrmac2000]

Originally Posted by bigt7117

Is the Criterion worth the extra $10 versus the regular bluray version?

Without a doubt, The Criterion version is the absolute definitive version available right now. If you are a fan of the film, then it is a no brainer to go with the Criterion.

[Louisville Slugger]

Plus it comes with a free poster!

Criterion ftw.

[Tom Hiddleston]

I didn't like it when I saw it, but if you like the film, then you should def. get the Criterion.

[Batmon77]

Beside looking better what else am im getting with an upgrade?

[Tcan21]

I have the Universal blu-ray and thought it looked great. The AQ was great especially with the awesome soundtrack.

[lordmorpheus72]

just a quick question as i watch my criterion edition of this film... anyone else notice a slight flickering throughout the movie? i've just upgraded to a plasma tv and have noticed this on this blu-ray, is this a noise reduction thing? i'm by no means and expert at video, so just curious. thanks in advance for the respones!

[Darkthrone]

Are there any differences between the Universal and the Criterion releases in terms of audio/video quality?

[ravenus]

Originally Posted by doroc784

Can anyone please speak to the qualitative difference (if any) between the new Criterion Dazed and Confused blu-ray vs. the DVD (2006) version? Is it really worth upgrading and double dipping? I did a quick search of the forum, but only found a discussion about the differences in packaging. What about VQ, AQ, extras? Many Thanks

Extras are the same as the DVD and the BD appears to based on the same master, if one goes by the comparison shots at DVDBeaver. If you have a big screen (36" or more) you're likely to see the benefit of the higher resolution of the blu-ray. And with respect to double-dipping Criterion DVD's don't drop too much in price for used copies so you can sell yours on ebay.

[KilloWertz]

Originally Posted by Darkthrone

Are there any differences between the Universal and the Criterion releases in terms of audio/video quality?

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Dazed.../26532/#Review

[DetroitSquirreL]

no brainer YES!!

[darkpoet25]

I would have to say yes as well. The scenes where there is music, sounds so much better than the DVD.