Pitch Black/Chronicles of Riddick Questions? - Blu-ray Forum

jcarugati · 04-23-2009, 05:00 AM

Hey,

I've only seen Pitch Black on DVD a few times and I found it quite enjoyable, but I've never seen Chronicles of Riddick. I was wondering if I should blind buy Chronicles or if they are even worth upgrading to Blu. I just have two questions.

1) Is Chronicles a good film at all?
2) I hear there is a problem with the Chronicles Blu disc...is this true? Or is there a problem with the Pitch Black disc? Thank you.

masc360 · 04-23-2009, 05:08 AM

i have rented pitch black and have to say the disc is worth upgrade to blu ray, no if you have never seen chronicles of riddick you need to rent it, its a totally different type of film that pitch black is. personally i dont like chronicles of riddick at all.

BigFoot · 04-23-2009, 06:01 AM

While I personally really like both movies, they are totally different. So yeah, I'd suggest you rent CoR before buying it.

Red Ray · 04-23-2009, 07:28 AM

Yes they are both very different but very good. Pitch Black is kind of narrow story for the Riddick character but CoR really expands on the character and his universe. Both are fantastic movies and discs.

renshoubhw · 04-23-2009, 09:35 AM

#1, i like that film.
#2, i dont know about that

haste · 04-23-2009, 11:48 AM

i like cor better than pitch black but i still own both discs. i definitely recommend. but of course as always, if u can rent first...

Darkhawk9587 · 04-23-2009, 12:24 PM

I loved Pitch Black when it was simply that, Pitch Black. Then comes another Riddick film and I was so psyched. After seeing it though, I was rather disappointed. My suggestion is to rent it first and decide for yourself.

Mr. J · 04-23-2009, 12:29 PM

I happen to love Chronicles of Riddick! The blu-ray video quality of this movie is excellent!

drago3451 · 04-23-2009, 12:36 PM

I would suggest you rent COR before buying either of them. I was able to get both Pitch Black and COR from Best Buy for $34.99. I think individually they are being sold for more. (Just checked amazon 19.99 PB, 22.49 for COR, 35.99 for both)

The Gnome · 04-23-2009, 12:42 PM

I really enjoy both, but as it has been said, they are two completely different movies. IMO rent it and make the decision.
Again, I think both are good!

Sarge · 04-23-2009, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red Ray

Yes they are both very different but very good. Pitch Black is kind of narrow story for the Riddick character but CoR really expands on the character and his universe. Both are fantastic movies and discs.

I would concur with this assessment. They are so different in nature that it's tough to offer comparisons with each other. While Pitch Black seemed more akin to the 'Alien' franchise, CoR is more of a planet-hopping adventure ride. Other than the charcters themselves, there is really no similarity in the way the two films unfold. I loved both of them.

I had them both on DVD and was happy with the difference that the upgrade to Blu Ray brought. I was fearful about the glitches that were reported with CoR disk, however happily I had no problems with mine (purchased in Canada as the 2 disk bundle, played on a Sony 550).

jchand67 · 04-23-2009, 01:33 PM

Pitch black definitely worth the upgrade to Blu. when it finally went black... I almost that my tv broke and I lost the picture. lol CoR is a good movie too, more of your straight forward action movie, without the dark side that the character shows in Pitch Black.

Lord_Lemon · 04-23-2009, 03:08 PM

Is the upgrade in sound worth it to upgrade CoR from the HD DVD?

Steve · 04-23-2009, 03:14 PM

I also thought the upgrade was worth it for PQ. I like Pitch Black, but I like CoR better. But as everyone else said, the 2 movies are completely different, and I would recommend renting CoR first as well.

Gamma_Winstead · 04-23-2009, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lord_Lemon

Is the upgrade in sound worth it to upgrade CoR from the HD DVD?

VERY.

RIPSeanTaylor21 · 04-23-2009, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by masc360

i have rented pitch black and have to say the disc is worth upgrade to blu ray, no if you have never seen chronicles of riddick you need to rent it, its a totally different type of film that pitch black is. personally i dont like chronicles of riddick at all.

WORTH A RENT IN MY OPINION

borninusa · 04-23-2009, 04:37 PM

I dont think this was answered yet..

Yes, there seems to be a prob with the Chronicles disc. But it doesnt seem to be everywhere. I bought it off Amazon and had problems (it freezes up around the 14 min mark). I returned it to Amazon...got a replacement, no problems.

General Vyper · 04-23-2009, 06:27 PM

Seems like I'm going against the grain here, but I own both on blu and think Chronicles is a far better movie. Pitch Black is ok, but Chronicles is a far 'bigger' movie and all the better for it imho. Both transfers to blu are excellent.

I bought both disks from Amazon recently and haven't had any problems freezing.

borninusa · 04-23-2009, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by General Vyper

Seems like I'm going against the grain here, but I own both on blu and think Chronicles is a far better movie. Pitch Black is ok, but Chronicles is a far 'bigger' movie and all the better for it imho. Both transfers to blu are excellent.

I bought both disks from Amazon recently and haven't had any problems freezing.

I think Chronicles is better also. Its a good 'popcorn' flick. Fairly mindless, yet entertaining.

SquidPuppet · 04-23-2009, 07:33 PM

I dig both. A lot. PQ and AQ are very good on both IMO.

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04-23-2009, 05:00 AM	#1
jcarugati Active Member Member since:May 2008 Blu-ray collection:501	Pitch Black/Chronicles of Riddick Questions? Hey, I've only seen Pitch Black on DVD a few times and I found it quite enjoyable, but I've never seen Chronicles of Riddick. I was wondering if I should blind buy Chronicles or if they are even worth upgrading to Blu. I just have two questions. 1) Is Chronicles a good film at all? 2) I hear there is a problem with the Chronicles Blu disc...is this true? Or is there a problem with the Pitch Black disc? Thank you.

04-23-2009, 05:08 AM	#2
masc360 Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 4K collection:101 Blu-ray collection:147 Blu-ray reviews:14	i have rented pitch black and have to say the disc is worth upgrade to blu ray, no if you have never seen chronicles of riddick you need to rent it, its a totally different type of film that pitch black is. personally i dont like chronicles of riddick at all.

04-23-2009, 06:01 AM	#3
BigFoot Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Slovenia (EU) Home Theater Gallery:20 4K collection:77 Blu-ray collection:484 DVD collection:299	While I personally really like both movies, they are totally different. So yeah, I'd suggest you rent CoR before buying it.

04-23-2009, 07:28 AM	#4
Red Ray Member Member since:Apr 2009 Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:176	Yes they are both very different but very good. Pitch Black is kind of narrow story for the Riddick character but CoR really expands on the character and his universe. Both are fantastic movies and discs.

04-23-2009, 09:35 AM	#5
renshoubhw New Member Member since:Apr 2009	#1, i like that film. #2, i dont know about that

04-23-2009, 11:48 AM	#6
haste Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:87 Blu-ray reviews:1	i like cor better than pitch black but i still own both discs. i definitely recommend. but of course as always, if u can rent first...

04-23-2009, 12:24 PM	#7
Darkhawk9587 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Wisconsin 4K collection:66 Blu-ray collection:487 Trading Score:30	I loved Pitch Black when it was simply that, Pitch Black. Then comes another Riddick film and I was so psyched. After seeing it though, I was rather disappointed. My suggestion is to rent it first and decide for yourself.

04-23-2009, 12:29 PM	#8
Mr. J Gaming Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Arkham Asylum Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:393 Blu-ray collection:768 DVD collection:7 iTunes collection:628 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:181	I happen to love Chronicles of Riddick! The blu-ray video quality of this movie is excellent!

04-23-2009, 12:36 PM	#9
drago3451 Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Home Theater Gallery:12 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:426 Blu-ray reviews:1	I would suggest you rent COR before buying either of them. I was able to get both Pitch Black and COR from Best Buy for $34.99. I think individually they are being sold for more. (Just checked amazon 19.99 PB, 22.49 for COR, 35.99 for both)

04-23-2009, 12:42 PM	#10
The Gnome Active Member Member since:May 2008 Blu-ray collection:30	I really enjoy both, but as it has been said, they are two completely different movies. IMO rent it and make the decision. Again, I think both are good!

04-23-2009, 01:33 PM	#12
jchand67 Member Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:607	Pitch black definitely worth the upgrade to Blu. when it finally went black... I almost that my tv broke and I lost the picture. lol CoR is a good movie too, more of your straight forward action movie, without the dark side that the character shows in Pitch Black.

04-23-2009, 03:08 PM	#13
Lord_Lemon Active Member Member since:Mar 2009 Blu-ray reviews:1	Is the upgrade in sound worth it to upgrade CoR from the HD DVD?

04-23-2009, 03:14 PM	#14
Steve Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Anna, TX 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:41	I also thought the upgrade was worth it for PQ. I like Pitch Black, but I like CoR better. But as everyone else said, the 2 movies are completely different, and I would recommend renting CoR first as well.

04-23-2009, 04:37 PM	#17
borninusa Power Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:1883 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:20	I dont think this was answered yet.. Yes, there seems to be a prob with the Chronicles disc. But it doesnt seem to be everywhere. I bought it off Amazon and had problems (it freezes up around the 14 min mark). I returned it to Amazon...got a replacement, no problems.

04-23-2009, 06:27 PM	#18
General Vyper Active Member Member since:Mar 2009	Seems like I'm going against the grain here, but I own both on blu and think Chronicles is a far better movie. Pitch Black is ok, but Chronicles is a far 'bigger' movie and all the better for it imho. Both transfers to blu are excellent. I bought both disks from Amazon recently and haven't had any problems freezing.

04-23-2009, 07:33 PM	#20
SquidPuppet Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:277 Blu-ray reviews:27	I dig both. A lot. PQ and AQ are very good on both IMO.

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