Bridge to Terabithia = Video Quality Is Too Good - Blu-ray Forum

Gideon · 06-08-2007, 06:01 PM

I wish they would change it to something by Pixar.

movies3 · 06-09-2007, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Gideon

I wish they would change it to something by Pixar.

i do to, but according to disney they wont release any pixar movies out this year.

DrinkMore · 06-09-2007, 04:34 AM

What do you all think of this movie? Origionaly I thought it was some stupid war movie. Forgot that it was a Disney adventure.

Went and watched the trailer.. I can't really decide if it's worth a purchase.

ryoohki · 06-09-2007, 04:04 PM

Nice, considering that Apolcalypto DVD have good review and it's a Macroblock Nightmere and MESS! (There's one scene, when they enter the city i tought i was watching a MPEG1 video) and the BluRay is SUPERB!

So i have high expectation on this one..

DrinkMore · 06-09-2007, 06:13 PM

I think I will wait until I hear some firmer opinions on here

reiella · 06-14-2007, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by movies3

i do to, but according to disney they wont release any pixar movies out this year.

Wasn't Cars on slate to come out this summer? Or did that change?

darinp2 · 06-15-2007, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by reiella

Wasn't Cars on slate to come out this summer? Or did that change?

I believe that the last we heard implied late summer/early fall with the delay attributed to Pixar helping with the release. I could see them adding some nice features as I can imagine walking into a room full of the kind of minds that work on these things for Pixar and saying, "We're going to release Cars on Blu-ray. Any extra goodies you guys can think of that you want to put on there?".

--Darin

darinp2 · 06-15-2007, 02:05 AM

One more thing for fans of Pixar movies. There will sneak preview showings at over 800 theaters around the US for Ratatouille on Saturday the 16th. The regular opening is June 29th. I just got a ticket from fandango.com. In my area it won't be showing with DLP at the normal place I go to so I'll be seeing it on film and if it is good enough I'll probably go see it with a digital later. Should give a good idea of what it will look like on an eventual release in HD.

--Darin

Chris Beveridge · 06-15-2007, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by darinp2

I believe that the last we heard implied late summer/early fall with the delay attributed to Pixar helping with the release. I could see them adding some nice features as I can imagine walking into a room full of the kind of minds that work on these things for Pixar and saying, "We're going to release Cars on Blu-ray. Any extra goodies you guys can think of that you want to put on there?".

--Darin

I suspect that it was also held back for various BD-Live capabilities. No skin off my nose if a better release is made for it. I've got enough to watch as is.

HDJK · 06-15-2007, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by reiella

Wasn't Cars on slate to come out this summer? Or did that change?

Amazon.co.uk has it listed for october 1st.

Scorxpion · 06-19-2007, 01:04 PM

LINK:

http://www.hometheaterspot.com/fusio...last/m/1/#LAST

The BD maintains the same fundamental fidelity of the film presentation of Terabithia I saw, but far surpasses it in dimension and refined clarity. Some spotty softness still remains in the photography, but overall, detail and image depth is extraordinary in this moderate to high bitrate AVC encoding. I was immensely satisfied, despite the films somewhat tainted look. In fact the BD surpassed my expectations. The lighting imparts the same blistered sun and washed shadows that I remember from the theatrical showing. Blacks are deep at night, but during the day, they tend to be elevated whether in the forest or in the house. Saturation isn’t especially affected, resolving the immense variety of greens and the deeper hues of a school bus richly and clearly defined. Though, on occasion, color balance made me wonder if some correction was applied during post.

The use of color and depth even in the opening credits was almost hypnotic. And the photographic design of the rest of the film was even more enchanting, beautifully shot in location, vantage, and framing. The BD lets you experience Michael Chapman’s farewell performance behind the camera in all its style and roaming majesty. Even the subtlest shift in focus from one part of the screen to another is appreciated under the revealing light of high def.

Weta Digital did the special effects. And this disc may give BD owners a glimpse at what we might expect from Lord of the Rings some day. There are a lot of similarities in the visual style. The effects lend themselves to the imaginative more than the real, suiting the story, but still purposeful and convincing"

goodstuff · 06-19-2007, 01:07 PM

Can't wait to watch this tonight!

Ascended_Saiyan · 06-20-2007, 02:57 AM

I wanted to write this while the emotions are still fresh in my mind and before the numbness of current life takes back over. For me, there are only a few films that reach me on an emotional level...movies that give me a glimpse at the beauty of humanity. This was one of those films.

If you have almost forgotten how infinite the possibilities were as a child and how they could be even now, you need to see this movie. If you have forgotten how much we affect each other in the world, you need to see this movie. If you have forgotten the magic of true friendship, you need to see this movie.

I don't want to make this long, so I'll just say one thing. If life is what you make it, this movie could be a great ingredient to cook with. This is my most prized BD so far.

BTW, the PQ and AQ is amazing!

BlackMamba · 06-25-2007, 01:19 PM

wow, this movie really surprised me. Just watched it on blu-ray yesturday and I have to say (aside from great PQ/AQ), the movie itself is amazing and MUCH better than any of the trailers from its theatrical release led on.

Originally, I thought Bridge to Terabithia looked dumb (from theatrical trailers) but Peter Bracke's HIGHDEFDIGEST review convinced me to give it a chance. Boy is this a lesson in not judging a book by its cover (or marketing). I can honestly say, I think BtT is the best movie I've seen all year (although it's actual theatrical release may have been last year). I don't want to give anything away, but Disney really employed some misdirection with their marketing of Terabithia (probably another reason I enjoyed the movie so much - you're expecting one thing and you get something completely different...in a good way). The film is made out to be another Narnia, Eragon or Lord of the Rings, but in reality, it definetely carves out its own niche in the children's fantasy genre (although I hesitate to classify the movie as a kid's movie because the movie is equally compelling to persons of all ages IMO). The plot is whimsical yet still very engaging, the acting is superb, the music is quite fitting, and the pacing and execution of the film is excellent. If there's one blu-ray movie this year that you have to buy, I'd say Bridge to Terabithia should be on the top of that list.

Btw, PQ and AQ is great as well.

Jonalan34 · 06-21-2007, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by reiella

Wasn't Cars on slate to come out this summer? Or did that change?

This Fall, September 2007.

*Subject is due to change.

06-15-2007, 02:05 AM	#8
darinp2 Expert Member Member since:May 2007	One more thing for fans of Pixar movies. There will sneak preview showings at over 800 theaters around the US for Ratatouille on Saturday the 16th. The regular opening is June 29th. I just got a ticket from fandango.com. In my area it won't be showing with DLP at the normal place I go to so I'll be seeing it on film and if it is good enough I'll probably go see it with a digital later. Should give a good idea of what it will look like on an eventual release in HD. --Darin Last edited by darinp2; 06-15-2007 at 02:08 AM.

06-19-2007, 01:04 PM	#11
Scorxpion Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Middle East,Lebanon Blu-ray collection:57	Extraordinary LINK: http://www.hometheaterspot.com/fusio...last/m/1/#LAST The BD maintains the same fundamental fidelity of the film presentation of Terabithia I saw, but far surpasses it in dimension and refined clarity. Some spotty softness still remains in the photography, but overall, detail and image depth is extraordinary in this moderate to high bitrate AVC encoding. I was immensely satisfied, despite the films somewhat tainted look. In fact the BD surpassed my expectations. The lighting imparts the same blistered sun and washed shadows that I remember from the theatrical showing. Blacks are deep at night, but during the day, they tend to be elevated whether in the forest or in the house. Saturation isn’t especially affected, resolving the immense variety of greens and the deeper hues of a school bus richly and clearly defined. Though, on occasion, color balance made me wonder if some correction was applied during post. The use of color and depth even in the opening credits was almost hypnotic. And the photographic design of the rest of the film was even more enchanting, beautifully shot in location, vantage, and framing. The BD lets you experience Michael Chapman’s farewell performance behind the camera in all its style and roaming majesty. Even the subtlest shift in focus from one part of the screen to another is appreciated under the revealing light of high def. Weta Digital did the special effects. And this disc may give BD owners a glimpse at what we might expect from Lord of the Rings some day. There are a lot of similarities in the visual style. The effects lend themselves to the imaginative more than the real, suiting the story, but still purposeful and convincing"

06-20-2007, 02:57 AM	#13
Ascended_Saiyan Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Atlanta, Georgia Blu-ray collection:608 Trading Score:1	My Experience With Bridge to Terabithia I wanted to write this while the emotions are still fresh in my mind and before the numbness of current life takes back over. For me, there are only a few films that reach me on an emotional level...movies that give me a glimpse at the beauty of humanity. This was one of those films. If you have almost forgotten how infinite the possibilities were as a child and how they could be even now, you need to see this movie. If you have forgotten how much we affect each other in the world, you need to see this movie. If you have forgotten the magic of true friendship, you need to see this movie. I don't want to make this long, so I'll just say one thing. If life is what you make it, this movie could be a great ingredient to cook with. This is my most prized BD so far. BTW, the PQ and AQ is amazing!

06-25-2007, 01:19 PM	#14
BlackMamba Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2006 Blu-ray reviews:3	Great movie wow, this movie really surprised me. Just watched it on blu-ray yesturday and I have to say (aside from great PQ/AQ), the movie itself is amazing and MUCH better than any of the trailers from its theatrical release led on. Originally, I thought Bridge to Terabithia looked dumb (from theatrical trailers) but Peter Bracke's HIGHDEFDIGEST review convinced me to give it a chance. Boy is this a lesson in not judging a book by its cover (or marketing). I can honestly say, I think BtT is the best movie I've seen all year (although it's actual theatrical release may have been last year). I don't want to give anything away, but Disney really employed some misdirection with their marketing of Terabithia (probably another reason I enjoyed the movie so much - you're expecting one thing and you get something completely different...in a good way). The film is made out to be another Narnia, Eragon or Lord of the Rings, but in reality, it definetely carves out its own niche in the children's fantasy genre (although I hesitate to classify the movie as a kid's movie because the movie is equally compelling to persons of all ages IMO). The plot is whimsical yet still very engaging, the acting is superb, the music is quite fitting, and the pacing and execution of the film is excellent. If there's one blu-ray movie this year that you have to buy, I'd say Bridge to Terabithia should be on the top of that list. Btw, PQ and AQ is great as well. Last edited by BlackMamba; 06-25-2007 at 02:21 PM.

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06-08-2007, 06:01 PM	#1
Gideon Active Member Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray collection:68	I wish they would change it to something by Pixar.

06-09-2007, 04:34 AM	#3
DrinkMore Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Location:That's What She Said! Blu-ray collection:140 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:3	What do you all think of this movie? Origionaly I thought it was some stupid war movie. Forgot that it was a Disney adventure. Went and watched the trailer.. I can't really decide if it's worth a purchase.

06-09-2007, 04:04 PM	#4
ryoohki Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2007 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:5	Nice, considering that Apolcalypto DVD have good review and it's a Macroblock Nightmere and MESS! (There's one scene, when they enter the city i tought i was watching a MPEG1 video) and the BluRay is SUPERB! So i have high expectation on this one..

06-09-2007, 06:13 PM	#5
DrinkMore Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Location:That's What She Said! Blu-ray collection:140 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:3	I think I will wait until I hear some firmer opinions on here

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