Jean-Claude Van Damme on Blu-ray - Page 10 - Blu-ray Forum

Bourne1886 · 08-09-2013, 09:16 PM

Just got my US BD of Kickboxer.

I must admit that I was pleasantly surprised.
The PQ isn't as bad as the official review has made out. It's been given a two out of five.
I would give it three stars. For a low budget film I think they did a pretty good job on it. Every now and then there is a bit of dirt but nothing horrendous. Colours are good, it's bright, clear and sharp overall. The detail is where it could be better. Sometimes skin is a bit waxy, but apart from that, it's a pretty decent transfer.

I'll be keeping this version and won't bother with the German release.

nolfoc · 08-09-2013, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Bourne1886

Just got my US BD of Kickboxer.

I must admit that I was pleasantly surprised.
The PQ isn't as bad as the official review has made out. It's been given a two out of five.
I would give it three stars. For a low budget film I think they did a pretty good job on it. Every now and then there is a bit of dirt but nothing horrendous. Colours are good, it's bright, clear and sharp overall. The detail is where it could be better. Sometimes skin is a bit waxy, but apart from that, it's a pretty decent transfer.

I'll be keeping this version and won't bother with the German release.

I have no problems with the Kickboxer BD.. I think it looks fine

timcat4843 · 08-09-2013, 09:28 PM

So when is Sudden Death coming to Blu-ray?

Van Damme's best action movie.

nolfoc · 08-09-2013, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by timcat4843

So when is Sudden Death coming to Blu-ray?

Van Damme's best action movie.

[Show spoiler]

it came out in pretty much every country this month except for the U.S... i'm livid!!

snoman_99 · 08-09-2013, 11:22 PM

We ordered our copy of Sudden Death & Hard Target from dddhouse.com. should have it next week as it shipped yesterday so we are hoping it gets here next week for sure!

Really hope Lionheart gets an upgrade to blu. That would be awesome as well.

J & Jen

gilapimp · 08-10-2013, 06:59 AM

I've only seen a couple JCVD movies. I really like Universal Soldier. What are the best Van Damme movies on blu-ray and why?

Duncan Idaho · 08-10-2013, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by timcat4843

So when is Sudden Death coming to Blu-ray?

Van Damme's best action movie.

Unsure why you like this one so much? I was a HUGE fan of his as well in this but was disturbed that he had trouble beating up a girl in a Penguin costume or am I remembering this wrong?

themoviefanatic · 08-10-2013, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Duncan Idaho

Unsure why you like this one so much? I was a HUGE fan of his as well in this but was disturbed that he had trouble beating up a girl in a Penguin costume or am I remembering this wrong?

#Darren · 08-10-2013, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bourne1886

Just got my US BD of Kickboxer.

I must admit that I was pleasantly surprised.
The PQ isn't as bad as the official review has made out. It's been given a two out of five.
I would give it three stars. For a low budget film I think they did a pretty good job on it. Every now and then there is a bit of dirt but nothing horrendous. Colours are good, it's bright, clear and sharp overall. The detail is where it could be better. Sometimes skin is a bit waxy, but apart from that, it's a pretty decent transfer.

I'll be keeping this version and won't bother with the German release.

Lots of big white specks thoughout, audio sync really badly out in a few scenes (see conversation with Winston in front of van outside martial arts school), frequent soft image and waxy skin. I don't know how old the scan is, but it must be old.

Funny thing is Van Damme used to get such good transfers on DVD back in the day.

Ill_Be_Back · 08-10-2013, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by nolfoc

it came out in pretty much every country this month except for the U.S... i'm livid!!

Just import.

Nissen · 08-10-2013, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by nolfoc

it came out in pretty much every country this month except for the U.S... i'm livid!!

Yeah, Come on, Chris. Just import :-) If you don't like the UK cases, you know there are ways of getting them (and the artwork) replaced.

On that note: Everyone calls it "importing". Makes it sound like there's some major logistics and paperwork involved. It's plain mailorder.

Ill_Be_Back · 08-10-2013, 10:22 AM

I have almost completed my classic Van Damme collection on Blu-ray.

I have;
No retreat, No surrender
Bloodsport
Cyborg
Kickboxer
Death Warrant
Double Impact
Universal Soldier
Hard Target
Timecop
Street Fighter (I know but I had to get it. )
Sudden Death
Maximum Risk
The Quest

I am just waiting on Black Eagle and Lionheart (A.W.O.L) now.

sukraj · 08-10-2013, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Ill_Be_Back

I have almost completed my classic Van Damme collection on Blu-ray.

I have;

No retreat, No surrender
Bloodsport
Cyborg
Kickboxer
Death Warrant
Double Impact
Universal Soldier
Hard Target
Timecop
Street Fighter (I know but I had to get it.

)
Sudden Death
Maximum Risk
The Quest

I am just waiting on Black Eagle and Lionheart (A.W.O.L) now.

Nice list imo.

wormraper · 08-10-2013, 11:10 AM

got my copies of Hard Target and Sudden death the other day.

Sudden death lookes decent, no wild digital manipulation but could use some work

Hard Target looks pretty darn good for a worn out nineties movie. both are very solid upgrades over the DVD

madridista8700 · 08-10-2013, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Ill_Be_Back

I have almost completed my classic Van Damme collection on Blu-ray.

I have;
Street Fighter (I know but I had to get it. )

I am just waiting on Black Eagle and Lionheart (A.W.O.L) now.

I still don't understand why even JCVD fans are ashamed of that movie. It really is one of my favorite movies he's done and I'm never ashamed of telling anyone.

timcat4843 · 08-10-2013, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by wormraper

Sudden death lookes decent, no wild digital manipulation but could use some work

How's the audio quality?
Is it lossless 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio?

Markgway · 08-10-2013, 01:08 PM

The UK BDs of Sudden Death and Hard Target are significant upgrades on the DVDs.

Both are Region Free so no reason Americans can't import them.

#Darren · 08-10-2013, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by madridista8700

I still don't understand why even JCVD fans are ashamed of that movie. It really is one of my favorite movies he's done and I'm never ashamed of telling anyone.

I enjoyed it too. Kylie Minogue is a big plus. Raul Julia is a lot of fun as Bison.

timcat4843 · 08-10-2013, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duncan Idaho

Unsure why you like this one so much?

I like it so much because it's a badass action flick.

wormraper · 08-10-2013, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timcat4843

How's the audio quality?
Is it lossless 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio?

both sound great. 5.1 DTS-HD MA on both

08-09-2013, 09:16 PM	#181
Bourne1886 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 Location:East Anglia, U.K. 4K collection:309 Blu-ray collection:1041 DVD collection:141 Digital collection:2 iTunes collection:64 Blu-ray reviews: 89	Just got my US BD of Kickboxer. I must admit that I was pleasantly surprised. The PQ isn't as bad as the official review has made out. It's been given a two out of five. I would give it three stars. For a low budget film I think they did a pretty good job on it. Every now and then there is a bit of dirt but nothing horrendous. Colours are good, it's bright, clear and sharp overall. The detail is where it could be better. Sometimes skin is a bit waxy, but apart from that, it's a pretty decent transfer. I'll be keeping this version and won't bother with the German release.

08-09-2013, 09:28 PM	#183
timcat4843 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2011 Location:Youngstown, Ohio 4K collection:135 Blu-ray collection:635 Blu-ray reviews:6	So when is Sudden Death coming to Blu-ray? Van Damme's best action movie.

08-09-2013, 11:22 PM	#185
snoman_99 Expert Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Your Momma, Oklahoma 4K collection:524 Blu-ray collection:3423 DVD collection:48	We ordered our copy of Sudden Death & Hard Target from dddhouse.com. should have it next week as it shipped yesterday so we are hoping it gets here next week for sure! Really hope Lionheart gets an upgrade to blu. That would be awesome as well. J & Jen

08-10-2013, 06:59 AM	#186
gilapimp Senior Member Member since:Feb 2012	I've only seen a couple JCVD movies. I really like Universal Soldier. What are the best Van Damme movies on blu-ray and why?

08-10-2013, 10:22 AM	#192
Ill_Be_Back Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:Northern Ireland Trading Score:35	I have almost completed my classic Van Damme collection on Blu-ray. I have; No retreat, No surrender Bloodsport Cyborg Kickboxer Death Warrant Double Impact Universal Soldier Hard Target Timecop Street Fighter (I know but I had to get it. ) Sudden Death Maximum Risk The Quest I am just waiting on Black Eagle and Lionheart (A.W.O.L) now.

08-10-2013, 11:10 AM	#194
wormraper Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Tucson Arizona 4K collection:960 Blu-ray collection:5288 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:571	got my copies of Hard Target and Sudden death the other day. Sudden death lookes decent, no wild digital manipulation but could use some work Hard Target looks pretty darn good for a worn out nineties movie. both are very solid upgrades over the DVD

08-10-2013, 01:08 PM	#197
Markgway Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2013 Location:Scotland Trading Score:13	The UK BDs of Sudden Death and Hard Target are significant upgrades on the DVDs. Both are Region Free so no reason Americans can't import them.

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