Jaws - Blu-ray Forum

TheDevilsGuard · 08-22-2012, 10:48 AM

Pretty chuffed with this transfer, sound and vision near perfect for a movie this old. Well worth the long wait. What do you guys reckon? Hope Indiana Jones gets the same treatment. Can't wait to see them also.

dean1700 · 08-22-2012, 11:07 AM

When will this be available in a regular BD case? I don't like the digibook cover.

TheDevilsGuard · 08-22-2012, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by dean1700

When will this be available in a regular BD case? I don't like the digibook cover.

Not sure, thought the digibook looked pretty awesome

StrayButler91 · 08-22-2012, 11:25 AM

Great buy!

Worth noting that the original 2.0 mono soundtrack is available. It's not listed on the back cover which worried me, but it's on the disc, which rules. It's great to see the film with its original sound mix. The remastered sound mix just sounds off...

Supernaut · 08-22-2012, 12:02 PM

My only concern is the lack of grain. It just doesn't look very filmic to me.

djdirty75 · 08-22-2012, 12:11 PM

Lack of grain?

Are you serious?

hawkangel · 08-22-2012, 12:17 PM

Love the digibook - there are interesting things to read in it.
I believe a standard amaray case would devalue the release.
The film looks fantastic. My only gripe is the generic Universal Studios blu-ray menu with the symbols.

tales78 · 08-22-2012, 01:03 PM

I bought it yesterday and watched it last night.

It is AWESOME. I CANNOT fault the transfer at all.

Lack of grain? There IS a thin layer of grain. It must be remembered that this film was NOT meant to be grainy; it looks the way Spielberg intended. I hope we are not going to get cinephiles complaining about DNR etc. Open your eyes and watch the image - it is fantastic.

Why would you not want the digibook? The packaging is excellent.

Cevolution · 08-22-2012, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by hawkangel

Love the digibook - there are interesting things to read in it.
I believe a standard amaray case would devalue the release.
The film looks fantastic. My only gripe is the generic Universal Studios blu-ray menu with the symbols.

In what way exactly? It would be no different to any other film that gets given multiple versions at release. It was actually supposed to be available in a standard Amaray case as well upon release. As soon as it comes out in an Amaray I'll be getting rid the digibook, because believe it or not I actually think cardboard cases are a cheaper standard to plastic. So from my perspective why would I want to pay more for cardboard when plastic is far more durable?

Edit: I and others who would prefer this in an amaray respect and understand that collecting packaging is important to some, so with that being said you should also respect and understand that some people don't like or want digibooks etc. Having and amaray version of this available now certainly wouldn't be a bad thing, because it gives the consumer a choice, and as a result would satisfy everybody.

Saints 2010 · 08-22-2012, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Cevolution

In what way exactly? It would be no different to any other film that gets given multiple versions at release. It was actually supposed to be available in a standard Amaray case as well upon release. As soon as it comes out in an Amaray I'll be getting rid the digibook, because believe it or not I actually think cardboard cases are a cheaper standard to plastic. So why would I want to pay more for cardboard when plastic is far more durable?

+1

I'm waiting for the Amaray case as well. Hopefully it is released soon.

tales78 · 08-22-2012, 01:46 PM

Fair enough guys. Each to their own.

JimmyZodiac · 08-22-2012, 01:48 PM

I would of gone for the amaray case if it was available, but I'm kinda glad it wasn't cause the digibook is sexy as hell.

Cevolution · 08-22-2012, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JimmyZodiac

I would of gone for the amaray case if it was available, but I'm kinda glad it wasn't cause the digibook is sexy as hell.

I agree, even though I don't like digibooks, I will say that the Jaws digi does look quite nice.

thetechnique · 08-22-2012, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Supernaut

My only concern is the lack of grain. It just doesn't look very filmic to me.

Hey mate went and watched this last night and i thought it had no grain either till i had a closer look. Its there. But its a fine layer. Looks like they may have done a tiny bit of grain scrubbing. Dont know why everone is jumping down ur neck for pointing this out.

TheDevilsGuard · 08-22-2012, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by hawkangel

Love the digibook - there are interesting things to read in it.
I believe a standard amaray case would devalue the release.
The film looks fantastic. My only gripe is the generic Universal Studios blu-ray menu with the symbols.

I have to agree about the main menu, looks very basic. Thought the menu on the DVD was better than this. My only gripe also

LordCrumb · 08-22-2012, 09:39 PM

still no shipping from JB NZ

LordCrumb · 08-23-2012, 12:21 AM

Well, one day after release date, JB ships Jaws. Won't get it till after the weekend though

TenkoTAiLS · 08-23-2012, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by LordCrumb

still no shipping from JB NZ

Really? That's pretty slack. I went into JB at Sylvia Park in Auckland yesterday and it was there on the shelf. Only three copies tho, no display and it wasnt on the new release shelf, i had to hunt for it. The Warehouse doesn't seem to have it on their shelves at all (I checked there first, usually cheaper).

Another example of New Zealand getting next to no stock on release day maybe? Tho there were enough copies of Hunger Games to sink a battleship. *shudders*

LordCrumb · 08-23-2012, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by TenkoTAiLS

Really? That's pretty slack. I went into JB at Sylvia Park in Auckland yesterday and it was there on the shelf. Only three copies tho, no display and it wasnt on the new release shelf, i had to hunt for it. The Warehouse doesn't seem to have it on their shelves at all (I checked there first, usually cheaper).

Another example of New Zealand getting next to no stock on release day maybe? Tho there were enough copies of Hunger Games to sink a battleship. *shudders*

Their website has it listed as $29.95, but 'Sold Out' lol.. I doubt it was ever available online to begin with.

Movie Man Don · 08-23-2012, 12:36 AM

OK, I'm going to make an observation about Jaws. I suspect I'll get jumped on for saying this but it's my personal opinion and how I see it.
First of all it's a great movie. The transfer really does look very, very good and the track sound really fantastic. What I have noticed is that the focus is not as razor sharp and other BD's. Now truth is I haven't watched Jaw on film in a very long time and it might have had a soft focus in the original release prints.....I just don't remember. It doesn't take away from the presentation but on my screen it just not as sharp as I thought it would be. Has anyone else noticed this?
.......I'm putting on my hardhat now...........

08-22-2012, 10:48 AM	#1
TheDevilsGuard Senior Member Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Brisbane 4K collection:157 Blu-ray collection:797	Jaws Pretty chuffed with this transfer, sound and vision near perfect for a movie this old. Well worth the long wait. What do you guys reckon? Hope Indiana Jones gets the same treatment. Can't wait to see them also.

08-22-2012, 11:07 AM	#2
dean1700 Active Member Member since:Mar 2011 Location:Sydney, NSW, Australia. Blu-ray collection:140 DVD collection:3	When will this be available in a regular BD case? I don't like the digibook cover.

08-22-2012, 11:25 AM	#4
StrayButler91 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Feb 2012 Location:Australia 4K collection:990 Blu-ray collection:3976 DVD collection:173 iTunes collection:291 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:45	Great buy! Worth noting that the original 2.0 mono soundtrack is available. It's not listed on the back cover which worried me, but it's on the disc, which rules. It's great to see the film with its original sound mix. The remastered sound mix just sounds off...

08-22-2012, 12:02 PM	#5
Supernaut Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010 Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:3270 Trading Score:42	My only concern is the lack of grain. It just doesn't look very filmic to me.

08-22-2012, 12:11 PM	#6
djdirty75 Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Nov 2011 Location:Australia Home Theater Gallery:71 4K collection:222 Blu-ray collection:1479 Trading Score:4	Lack of grain? Are you serious?

08-22-2012, 12:17 PM	#7
hawkangel Active Member Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Sydney, AUSTRALIA 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:323 Trading Score:2	Love the digibook - there are interesting things to read in it. I believe a standard amaray case would devalue the release. The film looks fantastic. My only gripe is the generic Universal Studios blu-ray menu with the symbols.

08-22-2012, 01:03 PM	#8
tales78 Junior Member Member since:Oct 2009 Blu-ray collection:135 DVD collection:7	I bought it yesterday and watched it last night. It is AWESOME. I CANNOT fault the transfer at all. Lack of grain? There IS a thin layer of grain. It must be remembered that this film was NOT meant to be grainy; it looks the way Spielberg intended. I hope we are not going to get cinephiles complaining about DNR etc. Open your eyes and watch the image - it is fantastic. Why would you not want the digibook? The packaging is excellent.

08-22-2012, 01:46 PM	#11
tales78 Junior Member Member since:Oct 2009 Blu-ray collection:135 DVD collection:7	Fair enough guys. Each to their own.

08-22-2012, 01:48 PM	#12
JimmyZodiac Active Member Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Adelaide, South Australia Blu-ray collection:114	I would of gone for the amaray case if it was available, but I'm kinda glad it wasn't cause the digibook is sexy as hell.

08-22-2012, 09:39 PM	#16
LordCrumb Moderator Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Location:New Zealand Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:405 Blu-ray collection:2924 DVD collection:109 Blu-ray reviews: 12 Trading Score:67	still no shipping from JB NZ

08-23-2012, 12:21 AM	#17
LordCrumb Moderator Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Location:New Zealand Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:405 Blu-ray collection:2924 DVD collection:109 Blu-ray reviews: 12 Trading Score:67	Well, one day after release date, JB ships Jaws. Won't get it till after the weekend though

08-23-2012, 12:36 AM	#20
Movie Man Don Active Member Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Sun City, California Home Theater Gallery:23	OK, I'm going to make an observation about Jaws. I suspect I'll get jumped on for saying this but it's my personal opinion and how I see it. First of all it's a great movie. The transfer really does look very, very good and the track sound really fantastic. What I have noticed is that the focus is not as razor sharp and other BD's. Now truth is I haven't watched Jaw on film in a very long time and it might have had a soft focus in the original release prints.....I just don't remember. It doesn't take away from the presentation but on my screen it just not as sharp as I thought it would be. Has anyone else noticed this? .......I'm putting on my hardhat now...........

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