Casino Royale Collector's Edition - Blu-ray Forum

codehorizon · 04-01-2009, 08:35 PM

Okay, I am usually a sucker for better picture, sound, and special features. But with a release like Casino Royale, you would think MGM would load the original blu-ray ith more than a music video and a featurette. The new edition looks like it would be worth double dipping in, but I would like to know from you guys if it is or not.

Sussudio · 04-01-2009, 08:37 PM

if you like special features, get the new one. the transfer is exactly the same. and the cover is more bada$$ imo

sfmarine · 04-01-2009, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Sussudio

if you like special features, get the new one. the transfer is exactly the same. and the cover is more bada$$ imo

Cover is definitely better imo. If you're lucky maybe you can find one with a slipcover.

codehorizon · 04-01-2009, 08:46 PM

Yeah, I work at Blockbuster, and we have one with a slipcover. It was $34.99, but now it is $29.99 along with most of our other blu-rays. I am very tempted to get it.

Belmont · 04-01-2009, 08:52 PM

Eh, I thought the "new" features were just alright. Informative, but not something I'd revisit again and again. But the case cover is gorgeous and it just looks way, way classier than the original release.

If you have the original Blu release, I honestly wouldn't plunk down the cash to upgrade. Unless you simply must have that new cover, because it is incredibly snazzy.

codehorizon · 04-01-2009, 08:56 PM

Who said anything about paying for it because I can trade in a game or something in

teemacone · 04-01-2009, 09:00 PM

New cover for thirty bucks, sign me up. I'm not at home to check, but I'm pretty sure the original has the PCM track and it sounds awesome. If the pic is the same, why pay more for the compressed DTHD track???

I want to see/hear the QOS blu.

BluIsGold · 04-02-2009, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Belmont

Eh, I thought the "new" features were just alright. Informative, but not something I'd revisit again and again. But the case cover is gorgeous and it just looks way, way classier than the original release.

If you have the original Blu release, I honestly wouldn't plunk down the cash to upgrade. Unless you simply must have that new cover, because it is incredibly snazzy.

Agree completely. Bought the newer version for $19.99 last week, but had I bought the first version on blu, I'd not double dip for the sake of a killer cover and hit or miss special features.

Mannyfresh84 · 04-01-2009, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by sfmarine

Cover is definitely better imo. If you're lucky maybe you can find one with a slipcover.

Mos def! I pre-ordered mine on Amazon back when it came out and it came with the slipcover. Looks more BA for sure!

BLUCanadian · 04-01-2009, 09:16 PM

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Sony's new Blu-ray version, the release of which is timed to help promote the theatrical debut of the next chapter, Quantum of Solace, next month, is a two-disc set. The film is presented in 1080p high-definition on Disc One, and the quality is excellent. The compression has been optimized to make the most of the extra disc space, so the video quality is even a little tiny bit better than the already terrific previous release. Better still, while the original disc featured an uncompressed PCM track, this new edition features full Dolby TrueHD 5.1 lossless surround. It's every bit as good as the original mix.

http://www.thedigitalbits.com/review...dhd02.html#cas

SlaughterX · 04-01-2009, 09:18 PM

MGM has nothing to do with the Casino Royal home releases, Sony owns that particular Bond movie.

zahinn · 04-02-2009, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by sfmarine

Cover is definitely better imo. If you're lucky maybe you can find one with a slipcover.

OMG...I only found out about the slip cover after I bought it -_- ... I found a few stores that still sell it with slip cover...

And yes..Get the 2 disk version..Its worth it

dLo · 04-01-2009, 08:59 PM

I just bought the CE yesterday from BB for $19.99. There wasn't a slipcover but its 10 bucks cheaper than Blockbuster!

Blu_Beast · 04-05-2009, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by codehorizon

Okay, I am usually a sucker

OK FIRST OFF

THATS WHAT SHE SAID

and SECONDLY

Quote:

Originally Posted by codehorizon

The new edition looks like it would be worth double dipping in, but I would like to know from you guys if it is or not.

THATS WHAT SHE SAID

Now to go from there, it is alot better than the first release, and the slipcover looks GREAT

Jmobie · 04-09-2009, 05:21 AM

Is the Casino Royale CE worth $20 for the upgrade from DVD to Blu? That's the price on Amazon currently. I already have QoS on Blu, so I'd like to have both Craig films on Blu. Should I jump on it?

Tru2theBlu · 04-09-2009, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Jmobie

Is the Casino Royale CE worth $20 for the upgrade from DVD to Blu? That's the price on Amazon currently. I already have QoS on Blu, so I'd like to have both Craig films on Blu. Should I jump on it?

Yes.

scook · 04-09-2009, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu_Beast

OK FIRST OFF

THATS WHAT SHE SAID

and SECONDLY

THATS WHAT SHE SAID

Now to go from there, it is alot better than the first release, and the slipcover looks GREAT

You're using it wrong

("That's what she said")

DarkEye · 04-14-2009, 08:40 AM

The Collector's Edition is okay but the first release is actually the better way to go as IMHO the 2-disc version doesn't have much on it that is worth it.

04-01-2009, 08:35 PM	#1
codehorizon Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:South Carolina Blu-ray collection:152 Blu-ray reviews: 39	Casino Royale Collector's Edition Okay, I am usually a sucker for better picture, sound, and special features. But with a release like Casino Royale, you would think MGM would load the original blu-ray ith more than a music video and a featurette. The new edition looks like it would be worth double dipping in, but I would like to know from you guys if it is or not.

04-09-2009, 05:21 AM	#15
Jmobie Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Chicago, IL 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:91	Is the Casino Royale CE worth $20 for the upgrade from DVD to Blu? That's the price on Amazon currently. I already have QoS on Blu, so I'd like to have both Craig films on Blu. Should I jump on it? Last edited by Jmobie; 04-09-2009 at 05:28 AM.

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04-01-2009, 08:37 PM	#2
Sussudio Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	if you like special features, get the new one. the transfer is exactly the same. and the cover is more bada$$ imo

04-01-2009, 08:46 PM	#4
codehorizon Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:South Carolina Blu-ray collection:152 Blu-ray reviews: 39	Yeah, I work at Blockbuster, and we have one with a slipcover. It was $34.99, but now it is $29.99 along with most of our other blu-rays. I am very tempted to get it.

04-01-2009, 08:52 PM	#5
Belmont Active Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:The Great Rainy Pacific Northwest Blu-ray collection:45 Blu-ray reviews: 4	Eh, I thought the "new" features were just alright. Informative, but not something I'd revisit again and again. But the case cover is gorgeous and it just looks way, way classier than the original release. If you have the original Blu release, I honestly wouldn't plunk down the cash to upgrade. Unless you simply must have that new cover, because it is incredibly snazzy.

04-01-2009, 08:56 PM	#6
codehorizon Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:South Carolina Blu-ray collection:152 Blu-ray reviews: 39	Who said anything about paying for it because I can trade in a game or something in

04-01-2009, 09:00 PM	#7
teemacone Member Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray collection:40 Blu-ray reviews:1	New cover for thirty bucks, sign me up. I'm not at home to check, but I'm pretty sure the original has the PCM track and it sounds awesome. If the pic is the same, why pay more for the compressed DTHD track??? I want to see/hear the QOS blu.

04-01-2009, 09:18 PM	#11
SlaughterX Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Marion, IL Home Theater Gallery:26 4K collection:208 Blu-ray collection:1089 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:1	MGM has nothing to do with the Casino Royal home releases, Sony owns that particular Bond movie.

04-01-2009, 08:59 PM	#13
dLo Member Member since:Dec 2007	I just bought the CE yesterday from BB for $19.99. There wasn't a slipcover but its 10 bucks cheaper than Blockbuster!

04-14-2009, 08:40 AM	#18
DarkEye Member Member since:Nov 2008	The Collector's Edition is okay but the first release is actually the better way to go as IMHO the 2-disc version doesn't have much on it that is worth it.

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