Forbidden Kingdom The right way for BD Sound - Blu-ray Forum

prerich · 09-15-2008, 01:44 PM

I haven't bought this title yet - but I will, now that I know it has dts-hd master 7.1. We get so few of these types of titles. From reviews that I've seen, its supposed to be a primer on BD sound done correctly (sound is said to be reference quality). Have any of you (with 7.1 systems) heard this film yet? I'm getting my copy this week!

XSilentCobraX · 09-15-2008, 02:28 PM

Getting my copy this week aswell, cant wait to watch it :P

slaizer2000 · 09-15-2008, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by prerich

I haven't bought this title yet - but I will, now that I know it has dts-hd master 7.1. We get so few of these types of titles. From reviews that I've seen, its supposed to be a primer on BD sound done correctly (sound is said to be reference quality). Have any of you (with 7.1 systems) heard this film yet? I'm getting my copy this week!

I felt the video was extremly virbant and popped off the screen.
The sound was also done very well.

I also enjoyed the movie as well. I am very surprised this film didn't do that great at the box office as I thought it was very enjoyable.
It is mroe of a family oreintated movie, but I thought it fit in very well with the classical asian type movies.

obiwopkenobi62 · 09-15-2008, 02:49 PM

I'm running 5.1 and the sound and pic was fantastic.

Tony Stark · 09-15-2008, 02:51 PM

I have the movie, movie is excellent but am start getting tired of Jet Lii's acting. Was he supposed to be retired after Fearless?

seigneur_rayden · 09-15-2008, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony Stark

I have the movie, movie is excellent but am start getting tired of Jet Lii's acting. Was he supposed to be retired after Fearless?

Are U crazy or insane? I love Jet Li's acting and I am so happy and thankfull that he still acts.

kpkelley · 09-15-2008, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony Stark

I have the movie, movie is excellent but am start getting tired of Jet Lii's acting. Was he supposed to be retired after Fearless?

He said that he would no longer be doing any of the chinese martial arts epic style films ala Once Upon a Time in China. I believe he is focusing on smaller roles that won't be as demanding and time consuming as those types of films.

Mystique · 09-15-2008, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by slaizer2000

I felt the video was extremly virbant and popped off the screen.
The sound was also done very well.

I also enjoyed the movie as well. I am very surprised this film didn't do that great at the box office as I thought it was very enjoyable.
It is mroe of a family oreintated movie, but I thought it fit in very well with the classical asian type movies.

I agree, I thought this movie was going to break some box office records because its the first time Jackie Chan and Jet Li are in the same movie!

benzgrl · 09-15-2008, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by slaizer2000

I felt the video was extremly virbant and popped off the screen.
The sound was also done very well.

I also enjoyed the movie as well. I am very surprised this film didn't do that great at the box office as I thought it was very enjoyable.
It is mroe of a family oreintated movie, but I thought it fit in very well with the classical asian type movies.

Yep, I agree, I totally loved the film. I couldn't get any of my friends to go see it, but they loved 'Kung Fu Panda' -- go figure! I mean I liked 'Kung Fu Panda' too, but they'd rather see an animated chinese-themed movie, mostly voiced by white actors (with the exception of Lucy Liu), but none of them were interested in seeing Forbidden Kingdom.

MasterXeus · 09-15-2008, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by slaizer2000

I felt the video was extremly virbant and popped off the screen.
The sound was also done very well.

I also enjoyed the movie as well. I am very surprised this film didn't do that great at the box office as I thought it was very enjoyable.
It is mroe of a family oreintated movie, but I thought it fit in very well with the classical asian type movies.

Honestly I’m not surprise that this movie didn’t do that well at the box office, after watching the trailers my girlfriend and I both agree that this movie looks interesting but not interesting enough to see in the theater.

Stiny-Ray2 · 09-15-2008, 03:27 PM

I brought it but: you might want to rent this one...they are some great shots and good sound. But like many Kung Fu movies a horrific plot...i have deep regrets that i brought this one. I will be leery of these kinds of movies in the future.

slaizer2000 · 09-15-2008, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Stiny-Ray2

I brought it but: you might want to rent this one...they are some great shots and good sound. But like many Kung Fu movies a horrific plot...i have deep regrets that i brought this one. I will be leery of these kinds of movies in the future.

I would have to disagree. I thought this movie was well thought out, well planned and had a great plot. I guess you have to be into this genre of movie else you might not get it.

obiwopkenobi62 · 09-15-2008, 03:52 PM

If you like the old KungFu movies as I di you will love Forbidden Kingdom. If you've never liked KungFu movies then you won't like it. Simple.

plowmanjoe · 09-15-2008, 03:57 PM

i liked kung fu panda much more than this movie in terms of plot. it would've been better if it were made for kung fu fans alone and not children. the director's past works says it all. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0591450/

this movie is like watching the chronicles of narnia when you are expecting the lord of the rings.

hc666 · 09-15-2008, 03:58 PM

This movie sucked. The fights went no where and what was up with that silly monkey king stuff.... OY!

Also, the main kid actor, who wasn't even barely shown in the trailers(they made this movie look like it was something else)... he was brutal.

plowmanjoe · 09-15-2008, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by hc666

Also, the main kid actor, who wasn't even barely shown in the trailers(they made this movie look like it was something else)... he was brutal.

agreed. he was not the least bit likable.

benzgrl · 09-15-2008, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by slaizer2000

I would have to disagree. I thought this movie was well thought out, well planned and had a great plot. I guess you have to be into this genre of movie else you might not get it.

Agreed. I personally loved the fight scene between Jackie & Jet!

hc666 · 09-15-2008, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by plowmanjoe

agreed. he was not the least bit likable.

Thank you!!! My God he was awful lol

Ranger-R · 09-15-2008, 04:47 PM

the SkyHigh kid does ruin the movie a bit, but the fight scene between Jet and Jackie is the best. The 7.1 really comes alive.

prerich · 09-15-2008, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Stiny-Ray2

I brought it but: you might want to rent this one...they are some great shots and good sound. But like many Kung Fu movies a horrific plot...i have deep regrets that i brought this one. I will be leery of these kinds of movies in the future.

If the sound is reference quality - I'll buy it. I'm not a big PQ guy (I focus in on AQ) and as far as plot goes...Jet Li, Jackie Chan - Family film - good enough for me. I'm also a Kung Fu movie fan.

09-15-2008, 01:44 PM	#1
prerich Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Home Theater Gallery:50 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	Forbidden Kingdom The right way for BD Sound I haven't bought this title yet - but I will, now that I know it has dts-hd master 7.1. We get so few of these types of titles. From reviews that I've seen, its supposed to be a primer on BD sound done correctly (sound is said to be reference quality). Have any of you (with 7.1 systems) heard this film yet? I'm getting my copy this week!

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XSilentCobraX Senior Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Denmark Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:264 Blu-ray reviews:135	Getting my copy this week aswell, cant wait to watch it :P

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obiwopkenobi62 Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Deatsville, Al Home Theater Gallery:531 Blu-ray collection:1143 DVD collection:62 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:6	I'm running 5.1 and the sound and pic was fantastic.

09-15-2008, 02:51 PM	#5
Tony Stark Banned Member since:Sep 2008	I have the movie, movie is excellent but am start getting tired of Jet Lii's acting. Was he supposed to be retired after Fearless?

09-15-2008, 03:27 PM	#11
Stiny-Ray2 Senior Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1	I brought it but: you might want to rent this one...they are some great shots and good sound. But like many Kung Fu movies a horrific plot...i have deep regrets that i brought this one. I will be leery of these kinds of movies in the future.

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obiwopkenobi62 Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Deatsville, Al Home Theater Gallery:531 Blu-ray collection:1143 DVD collection:62 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:6	If you like the old KungFu movies as I di you will love Forbidden Kingdom. If you've never liked KungFu movies then you won't like it. Simple.

09-15-2008, 03:57 PM	#14
plowmanjoe Senior Member Member since:May 2008 Blu-ray collection:6 Trading Score:2	i liked kung fu panda much more than this movie in terms of plot. it would've been better if it were made for kung fu fans alone and not children. the director's past works says it all. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0591450/ this movie is like watching the chronicles of narnia when you are expecting the lord of the rings.

09-15-2008, 03:58 PM	#15
hc666 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2007 Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:100 Blu-ray reviews: 26	This movie sucked. The fights went no where and what was up with that silly monkey king stuff.... OY! Also, the main kid actor, who wasn't even barely shown in the trailers(they made this movie look like it was something else)... he was brutal.

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Ranger-R Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Washington Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:1808 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:80	the SkyHigh kid does ruin the movie a bit, but the fight scene between Jet and Jackie is the best. The 7.1 really comes alive.

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