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zombieking · 07-19-2007, 01:46 AM

AS long as they don't screw up quality titles...

Mark Malmstrøm · 11-21-2012, 02:50 PM

Try the UNIVERSAL release in EUROPE

Has a VC-1 transfer

YodasFootPowder · 11-21-2012, 03:02 PM

Very helpful to revive a five year old topic!

MJW · 11-21-2012, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by YodasFootPowder

Very helpful to revive a five year old topic!

Well it is part of Best Buy's buy one get one free program this week.

I ended up ordering it, so I am anxious to see what the picture quality is like. I am a big Kate Winslet fan and honestly like this movie. I already have the DVD but figured it would be worthwhile to upgrade to Blu-ray. We'll see...

Jexes23 · 04-10-2021, 11:17 PM

The version streaming on Amazon Prime at the moment is in 4K UHD. The color still has that muddy tone I think. I will keep watching to see if that still seems to be the overall look throughout. The outdoor scenes will be the best for seeing.

FYI

Bluyoda · 11-06-2022, 10:58 PM

Does anyone think this will see a physical 4k release?
It's a guilty pleasure of mine, but I haven't bought the BD because of the mostly negative reviews, although it seems to be split.
Also, which 4k would be best to buy: Prime, ITunes, Microsoft, etc.?
Wouldn't the BD still be better?

CelestialAgent · 11-07-2022, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Jexes23

The version streaming on Amazon Prime at the moment is in 4K UHD. The color still has that muddy tone I think. I will keep watching to see if that still seems to be the overall look throughout. The outdoor scenes will be the best for seeing.

FYI

Hopefully they’ll upgrade the DCP too which is still currently 2K.

seandro · 11-28-2023, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluyoda

Does anyone think this will see a physical 4k release?
It's a guilty pleasure of mine, but I haven't bought the BD because of the mostly negative reviews, although it seems to be split.
Also, which 4k would be best to buy: Prime, ITunes, Microsoft, etc.?
Wouldn't the BD still be better?

The blu-ray has an LPCM soundtrack option, so that's definitely better than the dolby digital soundtrack on itunes.

Picture quality wise I haven't seen the 4k verison on itunes/streaming, so I'm not sure. I thought the blu-ray looked good upscaled to 4k by my TV.

And who knows if it'll come out on disk. The fact that there's a 4K scan means its possible, but it seems like movies generally catered to women usually get digital only releases (I'm thinking like Little Women recently). Hopefully it does eventually because I would get it.

kevin87 · 11-28-2023, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by seandro

The blu-ray has an LPCM soundtrack option, so that's definitely better than the dolby digital soundtrack on itunes.

Picture quality wise I haven't seen the 4k verison on itunes/streaming, so I'm not sure. I thought the blu-ray looked good upscaled to 4k by my TV.

And who knows if it'll come out on disk. The fact that there's a 4K scan means its possible, but it seems like movies generally catered to women usually get digital only releases (I'm thinking like Little Women recently). Hopefully it does eventually because I would get it.

The streaming 4K version on Prime/Vudu/iTunes just looked like the BD but with higher res. Doesn't even have HDR... still looks as drab and flat as the BD did. Which is a shame, from the sunny California scenes to the quaint British countryside, this would do well with a good scan done with care.

maverick22 · 12-06-2023, 11:48 PM

My wife loves this movie!

Was trying to refresh my memory as to why I never bought the blu (have the DVD though). I think it’s because the reviews were so poor for the most part.

Wish a 4k would get released!

Amethyst · 09-25-2024, 04:37 AM

I want this in 4K. Thx

sfmarine · 09-28-2024, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Amethyst

I want this in 4K. Thx

Quite a popular film. Maybe we’ll see it at some point.

kevin87 · 09-28-2024, 10:35 PM

As long as they do a new scan, the existing one on streaming isn't great.

Jack Smith · 10-01-2024, 11:18 AM

Yeah, this movie really needs a proper 4K remaster. The current HD master on home media and streaming has a heavy brown tint all over the white balance, which causes the overall colors to look dark and very ugly, when it’s the complete opposite in the original trailers and theatrical 35mm film prints.

It’s the same issue that I have with Robots (2005) and the first two Madagascar films IMO.

09-25-2024, 04:37 AM	#31
Amethyst Active Member Member since:Sep 2024	I want this in 4K. Thx Last edited by Amethyst; 05-30-2025 at 02:06 AM.

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07-19-2007, 01:46 AM	#21
zombieking Special Member Member since:May 2007 Location:CANADA Blu-ray collection:304 Blu-ray reviews: 18	AS long as they don't screw up quality titles...

11-21-2012, 02:50 PM	#22
Mark Malmstrøm Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Denmark 4K collection:130 Blu-ray collection:382 DVD collection:19 Blu-ray reviews:2	Try the UNIVERSAL release in EUROPE Has a VC-1 transfer

11-21-2012, 03:02 PM	#23
YodasFootPowder Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Twin Cities, MN Home Theater Gallery:40 4K collection:154 Blu-ray collection:565 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:3	Very helpful to revive a five year old topic!

04-10-2021, 11:17 PM	#25
Jexes23 Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2013 Location:Texas 4K collection:561 Blu-ray collection:1759 DVD collection:3 Blu-ray reviews: 27	The version streaming on Amazon Prime at the moment is in 4K UHD. The color still has that muddy tone I think. I will keep watching to see if that still seems to be the overall look throughout. The outdoor scenes will be the best for seeing. FYI

11-06-2022, 10:58 PM	#26
Bluyoda Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Dagobah Home Theater Gallery:103 4K collection:160 Blu-ray collection:1383 Blu-ray reviews: 263 Trading Score:4	Does anyone think this will see a physical 4k release? It's a guilty pleasure of mine, but I haven't bought the BD because of the mostly negative reviews, although it seems to be split. Also, which 4k would be best to buy: Prime, ITunes, Microsoft, etc.? Wouldn't the BD still be better?

12-06-2023, 11:48 PM	#30
maverick22 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Tejas 4K collection:943 Blu-ray collection:1424 DVD collection:2 MA collection:3 Digital collection:9 iTunes collection:10 Trading Score:282	My wife loves this movie! Was trying to refresh my memory as to why I never bought the blu (have the DVD though). I think it’s because the reviews were so poor for the most part. Wish a 4k would get released!

09-28-2024, 10:35 PM	#33
kevin87 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Alabama 4K collection:283 Blu-ray collection:1136 DVD collection:46 MA collection:277 Digital collection:216 iTunes collection:1 Trading Score:144	As long as they do a new scan, the existing one on streaming isn't great.

10-01-2024, 11:18 AM	#34
Jack Smith Active Member Member since:Mar 2024 Location:Northern Ireland	Yeah, this movie really needs a proper 4K remaster. The current HD master on home media and streaming has a heavy brown tint all over the white balance, which causes the overall colors to look dark and very ugly, when it’s the complete opposite in the original trailers and theatrical 35mm film prints. It’s the same issue that I have with Robots (2005) and the first two Madagascar films IMO.

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