Cruel Intentions Reviewed and its AVC Codec - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

J_UNTITLED · 05-31-2007, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by SixAxiS

I think a movie like Cruel Intentions is good enough in Standard Definition.

Any film is better in 1080p high definition versus 480p definition. Whether you like a film or not, one can't deny the fact that a film looks better and may sound better in HD.

JTK · 05-31-2007, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by J_UNTITLED

Any film is better in 1080p high definition versus 480p definition. Whether you like a film or not, one can't deny the fact that a film looks better and may sound better in HD.

Truth.

thebluemax · 05-31-2007, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by LeoneFan

Look at the reviewer. Wait until someone who is not so much of an HDDVD shill to review the disc.

I read other reviews that thought the disc was really good i.e DVD file-HD Digest is very slanted towards hd-dud.

Blackraven · 06-02-2007, 09:22 AM

Story-wise, the movie did suck (almost as boring as Fracture IMO).

I would never buy such a [crappy] movie title

Ascended_Saiyan · 06-02-2007, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Blackraven

Story-wise, the movie did suck (almost as boring as Fracture IMO).

I would never buy such a ****** movie title

But, then again, almost all titles are [crappy] to you.

NutsAboutPS3 · 06-24-2007, 01:39 PM

This movie was recently released in the UK, so I thought I'd share my thoughts on the picture quality. In my opinion, this review, which was linked to in another thread, is much more accurate:
http://www.hometheaterspot.com/fusio...hp?tid/137191/

There is no way this BD has been encoded from the same master as the DVD, I've taken photos of the TV paused on the same scene in the DVD and Blu-ray, and the Blu-ray is much cleaner as well as more detailed, suggesting that it has been remastered either from the original negatives, or from film that has been through fewer stages of copying than the master for the DVD release.

As with all movies, there is some variation throughout, depending on light levels and film used, but there are many scenes where the detail in clothing, for example, really pops out of the screen at you.

In summary, this is a good encode, and if you like the movie it's a very worthwhile upgrade from the DVD.

GoldenRedux · 06-24-2007, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by NutsAboutPS3

This movie was recently released in the UK, so I thought I'd share my thoughts on the picture quality. In my opinion, this review, which was linked to in another thread, is much more accurate:
http://www.hometheaterspot.com/fusio...hp?tid/137191/

There is no way this BD has been encoded from the same master as the DVD, I've taken photos of the TV paused on the same scene in the DVD and Blu-ray, and the Blu-ray is much cleaner as well as more detailed, suggesting that it has been remastered either from the original negatives, or from film that has been through fewer stages of copying than the master for the DVD release.

As with all movies, there is some variation throughout, depending on light levels and film used, but there are many scenes where the detail in clothing, for example, really pops out of the screen at you.

In summary, this is a good encode, and if you like the movie it's a very worthwhile upgrade from the DVD.

I trust Chad's reviews much more than I trust anything from HD Digest.

DrinkMore · 06-24-2007, 04:07 PM

Bought the BD and watched the movie when it came out. Loved it. Excellent encode and did not see any problems. The video was nice and crisp with lots of detail.

NuSoardGraphite · 06-24-2007, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by teacher_man99

I would much rather have a very nice BD version of Dangerous Liaisons (will likely be awhile, it's distributed by Warner Bros.). C'mon, who wouldn't want to watch John Malkovich covorting about with Michelle Pfeiffer, Uma Thurman and Glenn Close? Cruel Intentions was a sad little knock-off. Cruel, indeed.

Hey, I liked Cruel Intentions. Then again, I loved Dangerous Liasons. I liked the fact that Cruel Intentions was a modern play on Liasons.

GoldenRedux · 06-24-2007, 05:40 PM

Anyone here see Valmont, based on the same novel which came out around the same time as Dangerous Liaisons?

Deciazulado · 06-24-2007, 09:02 PM

Saw it last night. I don't know what but I must be seeing things very different on my 1080p than on B's 1080p

, as Chad is right, and to me even the opening alone tells you immediately this is like watching film in your house and no DVD

. That close up shot of Sarah Michelle Gellar's green eyes (you'll know which one when you watch the movie) looked fantastic.

juha · 06-24-2007, 09:20 PM

Nice, fun movie. A guilty pleasure, truly. Will get this as soon as possible!

But to be honest, what I can't wait for is Dangerous Liasons in BR!

J.

Blackraven · 06-26-2007, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Ascended_Saiyan

But, then again, almost all titles are [crappy] to you.

Seriously, cruel intentions was hell as boring as it can get. Go five steps crappier and it would be as boring as "Zodiac".

Just my opinion though but I definitely not gonna buy a crappy title such as this. I'd rather get the Pacifier instead.

DrinkMore · 06-26-2007, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackraven

Seriously, cruel intentions was hell as boring as it can get. Go five steps crappier and it would be as boring as "Zodiac".

Just my opinion though but I definitely not gonna buy a crappy title such as this. I'd rather get the Pacifier instead.

Lol, the Pacifier? HAH! Talk about a stupid movie.

GoldenRedux · 06-26-2007, 09:58 PM

Can we try to stay away from insulting other members' tastes in movies please? We are all individuals and to each his own. Thank you.

DrinkMore · 06-27-2007, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackraven

Ehh.......pardon me bro but do you have a ******* problem with what I said?

Nope

Whatever suites your fancy dude

Blackraven · 06-27-2007, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by DrinkMore

Nope

Whatever suites your fancy dude

That's a relief.

If that's what you really meant, then I take back what I said.

I was feeling kinda pissed today in school so I apologize if I reacted too quickly with angst.

I'll retract my statement then.

EDIT: There, I deleted my old post.

supersix4 · 06-27-2007, 03:21 PM

exactly everything in my opinion has been looking well worth the 25-30$ per movie some do look better then others but its still a huge step up from 480 dvd's

jimmymiro12 · 08-22-2008, 03:14 AM

I want to pick this movie up but I am not sure if I should get it on dvd or blu-ray. Anymore i have been only buying blu-ray but what do you guys think?

owa · 08-22-2008, 03:23 AM

I bought the blu-ray to replace the DVD and I'm happy with it. I wouldn't consider it a demo disc or anything but it looked better than I expected (at the time anyway) and imo, was a nice improvement over the DVD.

06-02-2007, 09:22 AM	#24
Blackraven Expert Member Member since:Jan 2005 Location:Makati, Philippines	Story-wise, the movie did suck (almost as boring as Fracture IMO). I would never buy such a [crappy] movie title Last edited by GoldenRedux; 06-03-2007 at 02:24 PM. Reason: language

08-22-2008, 03:14 AM	#39
jimmymiro12 Senior Member Member since:Jun 2008 Blu-ray collection:225 Trading Score:122	Is Cruel Intentions worth getting on Blu-ray? I want to pick this movie up but I am not sure if I should get it on dvd or blu-ray. Anymore i have been only buying blu-ray but what do you guys think?

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06-24-2007, 01:39 PM	#26
NutsAboutPS3 Expert Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:UK Blu-ray reviews:1	This movie was recently released in the UK, so I thought I'd share my thoughts on the picture quality. In my opinion, this review, which was linked to in another thread, is much more accurate: http://www.hometheaterspot.com/fusio...hp?tid/137191/ There is no way this BD has been encoded from the same master as the DVD, I've taken photos of the TV paused on the same scene in the DVD and Blu-ray, and the Blu-ray is much cleaner as well as more detailed, suggesting that it has been remastered either from the original negatives, or from film that has been through fewer stages of copying than the master for the DVD release. As with all movies, there is some variation throughout, depending on light levels and film used, but there are many scenes where the detail in clothing, for example, really pops out of the screen at you. In summary, this is a good encode, and if you like the movie it's a very worthwhile upgrade from the DVD.

06-24-2007, 04:07 PM	#28
DrinkMore Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Location:That's What She Said! Blu-ray collection:140 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:3	Bought the BD and watched the movie when it came out. Loved it. Excellent encode and did not see any problems. The video was nice and crisp with lots of detail.

06-24-2007, 05:40 PM	#30
GoldenRedux Power Member Member since:Sep 2006 Blu-ray reviews:1	Anyone here see Valmont, based on the same novel which came out around the same time as Dangerous Liaisons?

06-24-2007, 09:02 PM	#31
Deciazulado Site Manager Top contributor Member since:Aug 2006 Location:USiberia Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:1161 Blu-ray collection:7055 DVD collection:4063	Saw it last night. I don't know what but I must be seeing things very different on my 1080p than on B's 1080p , as Chad is right, and to me even the opening alone tells you immediately this is like watching film in your house and no DVD . That close up shot of Sarah Michelle Gellar's green eyes (you'll know which one when you watch the movie) looked fantastic.

06-24-2007, 09:20 PM	#32
juha Active Member Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray reviews:8	Nice, fun movie. A guilty pleasure, truly. Will get this as soon as possible! But to be honest, what I can't wait for is Dangerous Liasons in BR! J.

06-26-2007, 09:58 PM	#35
GoldenRedux Power Member Member since:Sep 2006 Blu-ray reviews:1	Can we try to stay away from insulting other members' tastes in movies please? We are all individuals and to each his own. Thank you.

06-27-2007, 03:21 PM	#38
supersix4 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray collection:572 Blu-ray reviews: 53 Trading Score:3	exactly everything in my opinion has been looking well worth the 25-30$ per movie some do look better then others but its still a huge step up from 480 dvd's

08-22-2008, 03:23 AM	#40
owa Blu-ray Knight Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 96	I bought the blu-ray to replace the DVD and I'm happy with it. I wouldn't consider it a demo disc or anything but it looked better than I expected (at the time anyway) and imo, was a nice improvement over the DVD.

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