Zulu (1964) - January 22, 2014 - Limited to 3,000 copies

[HD Goofnut]

Just to let everyone know SAE is down to 1405 of Zulu.

[Geoff D]

Originally Posted by hansolo

Oh man. Years ago I remember reading how crappy UK version was and even checking few screen captures myself. But this bad ?! These are just horrendous. Those screen captures look nothing like a film medium (in this case 65 mm) would capture during shooting. Digital manipulation all over. DNR, you name it. Shots look like some weird photographic aquarelles. I really hope that TT version looks more like a film shot on film. At least it will feature the true stereophonic audio but it does not matter a much if overall look is similar to UK version. There was somebody commenting a page or two back (quotes from another forum maybe) that for the most part TT looks like UK version but there is maybe slightly more grain. Indistinguishable is the word they used. Colors were also told to be different. That does not sound promising.

Please but TT screen captures here asap or at least comment how it looks.

Zulu was shot on 8-perf 35mm, not 65mm. But it's still large format, whichever way you slice it.

[Braktastic]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Can you post some screen caps when it comes in? Maybe match these two I did below comparing the U.S. Amazon exclusive to the U.K. disc?

http://www.screenshotcomparison.com/...n.php?id=10782
http://www.screenshotcomparison.com/...n.php?id=10783

There is a US Amazon exclusive Zulu BD? I did not know that. Both look like absolute shit however, so I guess this is one time where ignorance is truly bliss.

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Just to let everyone know SAE is down to 1405 of Zulu.

And this is yet another reason why I dislike TT so much. Although it is rare, and it probably won't happen with this release, there is always the chance the release sells out before you have a chance to determine its PQ and AQ. That said, I'm not holding out much hope for any PQ improvement on this release, and I will not be buying it if there isn't significant improvement.

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by Braktastic

There is a US Amazon exclusive Zulu BD? I did not know that. Both look like absolute shit however, so I guess this is one time where ignorance is truly bliss.



And this is just yet another reason why I dislike TT so much. Although it is rare, and it probably won't happen with this release, there is always the chance the release sells out before you have a chance to determine its PQ and AQ. That said, I'm not holding out much hope for any PQ improvement on this release, and I will not be buying it if there isn't significant improvement.

Yeah, I think someone snagged the U.K. disc and tweaked the contrast. I hated the difference in caused in colors so I gave it away.

I agree. We need to get some screen caps quickly because Zulu is one of my favorite films and I want to know if it's any better than the U.K. disc.

[rdodolak]

Originally Posted by Braktastic

There is a US Amazon exclusive Zulu BD? I did not know that.

It wasn't a real Amazon exclusive as it was only a third-party seller selling their version on Amazon.

[shamus]

Originally Posted by rdodolak

It wasn't a real Amazon exclusive as it was only a third-party seller selling their version on Amazon.

Its gone now. Would love a comparison!

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by shamus

Its gone now. Would love a comparison!

Did you not see the screen caps I made?

[Blades1370]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

We need to get some screen caps quickly because Zulu is one of my favorite films and I want to know if it's any better than the U.K. disc.

Which is why I have held off buying this disc as well, love the film, but won't spend the extra $$ if its not a decent upgrade from the UK disc.

[PuppetMasterBlu]

Originally Posted by Blades1370

Which is why I have held off buying this disc as well, love the film, but won't spend the extra $$ if its not a decent upgrade from the UK disc.

Smart bet though is to buy it. Keep it sealed until you find out if it is a worthwhile upgrade. If it sin't simply throw it up on Ebay. At worst you will break even, at best you will actually make a profit.Better than not buying it, it sells out and now you have to pay a scalper 50 bucks or more.

[scrapser]

I received my copy from SAE yesterday and watched it last night. I also have the version sold by Amazon UK which I have watched several times. I have an Oppo BDP-93, Denon 3312 AVR and a Sony Bravia LED 60" TV. The SAE release is obviously superior in picture quality to the version available via Amazon UK. You don't even have to get out your magnifying glass to see the difference. The sound is also better. It sounds more balanced and clean.

I'm VERY happy I bought the SAE version. This is one of my all time favorite movies for the big screen. I saw it originally at a drive-in when I was 10 years old and it blew me away...especially the chanting of the Zulu warriors.

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by scrapser

I received my copy from SAE yesterday and watched it last night. I also have the version sold by Amazon UK which I have watched several times. I have an Oppo BDP-93, Denon 3312 AVR and a Sony Bravia LED 60" TV. The SAE release is obviously superior in picture quality to the version available via Amazon UK. You don't even have to get out your magnifying glass to see the difference. The sound is also better. It sounds more balanced and clean.

I'm VERY happy I bought the SAE version. This is one of my all time favorite movies for the big screen. I saw it originally at a drive-in when I was 10 years old and it blew me away...especially the chanting of the Zulu warriors.

What audio tracks are included? This has never had anything better than a DD 2.0/5.1 and the DTS-HD MA 5.1 track on the Amazon exclusive was just an upsample of the DVD 5.1 track.

[shamus]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Did you not see the screen caps I made?

Of course! I meant in comparing the new one.

[shamus]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

What audio tracks are included? This has never had anything better than a DD 2.0/5.1 and the DTS-HD MA 5.1 track on the Amazon exclusive was just an upsample of the DVD 5.1 track.

Was it ever confirmed that the amazon copy was just an upsample?

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by shamus

Was it ever confirmed that the amazon copy was just an upsample?

No, but it barely sounded better than DD 2.0 track found on the U.K. disc. It did not sound like a typical lossless 5.1 mix at all.

[shamus]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

No, but it barely sounded better than DD 2.0 track found on the U.K. disc. It did not sound like a typical lossless 5.1 mix at all.

wasnt it 2.0 track?

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by shamus

wasnt it 2.0 track?

You're right. My mistake.

[Member-222782]

I went with the UK import on this one just to save a bit of money (only paid $20 on ebay for the steelbook). Colors were insanely intense, especially those reds. Beautiful transfer IMO.

[Geoff D]

The colour is gorgeous. The melting faces, less so.

[DarknessBDJM]

Received the Twilight Time disk today. It has more image available on-screen, more natural color, and contrast than the UK Paramount disk. The video runs at around 38 mbps. It has DTS HD-MA 2.0 stereo, 1.0 mono, and 2.0 stereo isolated score tracks, and a Dolby Digital commentary track. It also includes a trailer. Hope this helps.

Comparison screens.

[Show spoiler]

T.T.


U.K.


T.T.


U.K.


T.T.


U.K.

[eChopper]

thanks for the comparisons

seems the TT is less contrasty , colours less garish , and faces a tad less waxy . Might have to get this to replace my UK copy