Dumb and Dumber on BD - How is the PQ?

[meowCat]

The blu-ray title Dumb and Dumber (1994) came out recently. Has anyone watched it on BD? How is the PQ? Good? Bad? well how many starz? 3? 3.5? 4? ....5???

[Tru2theBlu]

I would say that it is maybe 2.5/5 stars. Nothing spectacular, but I did not expect anything spectacular anyway. I just love this movie , and no longer have my dvd copy, so I figured I would buy the blu-ray. If you are a fan of the movie, then buy it, but if you just like it, then don't buy it. It's not a blu-ray to show off you home theater, it's just for enjoyment.

[meowCat]

^ 2.5 stars??? oh that sux!

i mean i wasn't asking for 5 stars but maybe 3.5 or 4? Yea i like the movie and have it on DVD (a friend of mine gave me).

Anybody else has opinion on PQ on this movie?

[DeeChizzle]

Have you looked at the user reviews on this site? It's one of the few times I actually agree with the consensus. I can't rate it any higher than a 2.5 out of 5. I bought both this and Tommy Boy on the same day and both have subpar transfers. If you already own the DVD's I'd say it's not worth the upgrade.

[Therickus]

I disagree that this is a subpar transfer. Have you seen it on DVD? The Blu is certainly better than that. I would say 4 of 5. This movie is never going to be perfect.....this is probably the best we will see it.

[DeeChizzle]

Originally Posted by Therickus

I disagree that this is a subpar transfer. Have you seen it on DVD? The Blu is certainly better than that. I would say 4 of 5. This movie is never going to be perfect.....this is probably the best we will see it.

I own the DVD as well. Yes it's an upgrade from DVD as that is the case whenever you purchase a blu-ray. However I'll disagree, I think the transfer is subpar and could have been better.

[meowCat]

Ok thanks for the info guys all of you. 2.5 stars.... uggggg......

But since it's still better than the DVD version....... i might pick one up.

I like the girl in your avatar, DeeChizzle. She's pretty.

[95pgtproject]

Originally Posted by meowCat

Ok thanks for the info guys all of you. 2.5 stars.... uggggg......

But since it's still better than the DVD version....... i might pick one up.

I like the girl in your avatar, DeeChizzle. She's pretty.

I have seen a few blus that have worse PQ than this one. I give this one a 3 or 3.5. Its just seems kinda dull and no scenes pq really stick out but then again there arent any that look really bad either.

Anyway its still better than the DVD

[VHS4Ever]

Originally Posted by meowCat

Ok thanks for the info guys all of you. 2.5 stars.... uggggg......

But since it's still better than the DVD version....... i might pick one up.

I like the girl in your avatar, DeeChizzle. She's pretty.

What Hitman, you'll see a lot of her.

[XundeadhunterX]

Originally Posted by meowCat

Ok thanks for the info guys all of you. 2.5 stars.... uggggg......

But since it's still better than the DVD version....... i might pick one up.

I like the girl in your avatar, DeeChizzle. She's pretty.

also the deleated scenes that are in the movie are awsome! disturbing lol plus this was on VHS i high doubt it would get a platnium makeover like Jurassic Park or the Star Wars or even the worst movie saga in the world Lord of the Rings. it looks great as a transfer. its 22.99 at frys; its a funny a$$ movie and totally worth it

[Moviefan1203]

The quality is significantly better than the DVD, which is all we can ask for. It's a great comedy for any Blu-ray library. I highly recommend it.

[DetroitSportsFan]

I've read that the picture quality isn't too good. I'm going to wait for it to be on sale. Same for The Mask.

[meowCat]

Thanks guys.

Originally Posted by VHS4Ever

What Hitman, you'll see a lot of her.

Thanks! I will check that movie out. You've got me more interested now.

Originally Posted by DeeChizzle

Have you looked at the user reviews on this site? It's one of the few times I actually agree with the consensus. I can't rate it any higher than a 2.5 out of 5. I bought both this and Tommy Boy on the same day and both have subpar transfers. If you already own the DVD's I'd say it's not worth the upgrade.

Oops I didn't realize till you mentioned it. I clicked the User Review link on blu-ray site and it took me right to the viewers' comments about the movie and PQ.

[GreenFlash06]

I was wondering if someone could tell me whats so unrated about it? I didnt think there was one till recently. Like what did they add to the final cut?

[Sith]

I'm happy with it, but it could of been better

[DeeChizzle]

Originally Posted by GreenFlash06

I was wondering if someone could tell me whats so unrated about it? I didnt think there was one till recently. Like what did they add to the final cut?

This came from wikipedia:

*In the PG-13 version, when Mental tears Petey's (Harry's parakeet) head off, it cuts after he says "I Tawt I Taw a Putty Tat!". In the unrated version, it shows him violently squeezing Petey's head with his fists.
*In the PG-13 version, Seabass is about to spit on Harry's burger, but the camera cuts to Lloyd, while the spitting sound is still heard. In the unrated version, it shows the spit coming out of his mouth onto the burger.
*In the unrated version, when Joe Mental and Shay (the female accomplice) are waiting by the side of the road for Harry and Lloyd to drive by, Shay says to Joe: "turn around, I gotta squeeze a lemon" and crouches down.
*In the unrated version, when Seabass finds Lloyd in the bathroom, Lloyd keeps repeating 'find a happy place' to which Seabass replies, 'I'll show you a happy place!' before dropping his own pants and grabbing his crotch.
*After the gas station scene a new scene occurs while driving where Harry makes fun of Lloyd about being in a bathroom with a 6 foot four man with his pants down.
*In the original PG-13 version, "The Ballad of Peter Pumpkinhead" by Crash Test Dummies plays during the scene where Harry, Lloyd, and Mental are in the restaurant. This song is absent in the unrated version, possibly due to copyright issues.
*The unrated version of the film features an extended dialogue scene between Lloyd and Harry in the honeymoon motel.
*The unrated version of the film features an extra scene prior to Harry's departure to the slopes with Mary, in which Lloyd comments on Harry's "revealing" ski suit.
*In the PG-13 version, when Harry is attempting to fix Mary's toilet, he shouts out that he's shaving, and we see Mary standing at the door. The unrated version shows Harry lifting the toilet to the window and dumping its contents out.

[Toptube]

Originally Posted by GreenFlash06

I was wondering if someone could tell me whats so unrated about it? I didnt think there was one till recently. Like what did they add to the final cut?

Butt cracks, for one thing.

[Therickus]

Originally Posted by Moviefan1203

The quality is significantly better than the DVD, which is all we can ask for. It's a great comedy for any Blu-ray library. I highly recommend it.

Agreed....my favorite comedy of all time

[BScratcha]

I'd rate it a 1.5/5 stars. There is zero fine detail. Colors almost seem faded.

I know the term "looks like a DVD" gets thrown around a lot, but this one really looks like a DVD, and not an upconverted one, either....almost not one played in a progressive scan DVD player.

It's the first blu-ray that I have been flat out disgusted with PQ-wise.

People complain about Out for Justice, Kiss of the Dragon, Black Mask and others, but all of those are head and shoulders above Dumb and Dumber. Dumb and Dumber just doesn't even look high-def.

I can't comment on how much better it is from the DVD, since the last time I owned this movie was on VHS, but if it's really "significantly better" than the DVD...then the DVD must be a massive turd of a transfer.

Such a shame, one of the top 5 comedies of all time.

[saginawjuggalo]

I want this movie pretty bad but the fear of a waxy mess from DNR has me worried