Bram Stoker's Dracula 4K UHD (1992) (25th Anniversary Edition) - Page 23 - Blu-ray Forum

Esox50 · 10-07-2017, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by the_sextein

Really? I live in a small area but I found 3 copies at Best Buy, 5 copies at wallmart, and 2 copies at Meijer. Amazon is also currently selling it though they are charging 5-8 dollars more plus you have to pay for shipping and wait for it but at least this release isn't Blade runner stupid.

Yes, really. Closest Best Buy with it is 18.1 miles away and I live in Chicago area. Was-mart is out, wit none for local pickup. Target has none. Maybe more are on the way to this area. Messed up distribution...it was the same with Unforgiven if I remember correctly.

StingingVelvet · 10-07-2017, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by weberrygt

I love the slips. That for me is a big part of my buying experience.

As I've said before, if it gets you to support the format then I am glad they exist and I hope you get them in good shape. I just don't think your standard is something random Best Buy employees think about when they put them on the shelf. For the average Jane and Joe it's just part of the packaging you tear off to get to the actual content.

hairlesswookiee · 10-07-2017, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

For the average Jane and Joe it's just part of the packaging you tear off to get to the actual content.

That would be me. I can't stand the slips for uniformity sake. They don't fit in on the shelf amongst the non-slips and Stellbooks.

the_sextein · 10-08-2017, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Esox50

Yes, really. Closest Best Buy with it is 18.1 miles away and I live in Chicago area. Was-mart is out, wit none for local pickup. Target has none. Maybe more are on the way to this area. Messed up distribution...it was the same with Unforgiven if I remember correctly.

Sorry to hear that, I live about an hour away from Chicago so it may just be that the larger population in that area bought them up. I hear you though, it's very frustrating to go to the store and find that they don't have it. I don't have a problem with online purchasing, for a while I preferred it but it seems like these days you end up paying more and if you don't pay a premium for shipping then you end up waiting longer too. I had problems finding Unforgiven and Blade Runner but they are both Warner titles. I have never had an issue finding Sony discs in multiple stores on release date.

pi2loc · 10-08-2017, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Spoonscott

I believe it still looks the best set on 1080 P you still get the detail still get the color and get rid of the grain.

Grain is an essential part of the beauty of film, man. Would never want to "get rid" of it.

mzupeman · 10-08-2017, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by pi2loc

Grain is an essential part of the beauty of film, man. Would never want to "get rid" of it.

This backlash against grain on this forum lately is driving me bonkers.

HeavyHitter · 10-08-2017, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by mzupeman

This backlash against grain on this forum lately is driving me bonkers.

It's getting really bad on other forums (AVS) lately too.

ROSS.T.G. · 10-08-2017, 03:51 AM

I really don't understand when I see comments from members proclaiming their hatred for grain. It's obvious 4K discs are geared towards videophiles. In my opinion it's one of the greater benefits to the format.

HeavyHitter · 10-08-2017, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ROSS.T.G.

I really don't understand when I see comments from members proclaiming their hatred for grain. It's obvious 4K discs are geared towards videophiles. In my opinion it's one of the greater benefits to the format.

I'm noticing more 'techie type' grain haters getting into the format. They are not true fans of film, lack understanding or the nature of film, its history, artistic intent, originality, etc. but want the latest and greatest technology. I'm really hoping these people don't get the studios wobbly knee'd to start DNR'ing as happened early on in BD's format. I was hoping we won that battle, but you never know.

CHONK! · 10-08-2017, 05:06 AM

The "grain" on this disc is subtle and offers a classic, filmic experience. It's really a non-issue for this release. If there were complaints, they should be geared towards how soft the PQ looks, but to be fair... what little grain there is, it's probably helping the image. Just my two cents.

As for the movie, the transitions are still amazing and the practical effects still work.

Off Topic, why is Kick-Ass and the Scarlet Witch making out in my Godzilla movie!?

darkedgex · 10-08-2017, 07:16 AM

The grain is fine and is a natural side effect of something shot on... film. If people want the grain removed, I hope TV companies add a "degrain" filter option. But removing it when it can't be added back is, in my mind, a bad way to handle the situation. Oftentimes the detail of an image is locked away in that "grain" people seem to dislike. Smoothing it out defeats the purpose of 4K by also removing the high resolution detail that was there.

Laserdisk · 10-08-2017, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by CHONK!

The "grain" on this disc is subtle and offers a classic, filmic experience. It's really a non-issue for this release. If there were complaints, they should be geared towards how soft the PQ looks, but to be fair... what little grain there is, it's probably helping the image. Just my two cents.

As for the movie, the transitions are still amazing and the practical effects still work.

Off Topic, why is Kick-Ass and the Scarlet Witch making out in my Godzilla movie!?

You mean Quicksilver and scarlet witch

kidglov3s · 10-08-2017, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by HeavyHitter

I'm noticing more 'techie type' grain haters getting into the format. They are not true fans of film, lack understanding or the nature of film, its history, artistic intent, originality, etc. but want the latest and greatest technology. I'm really hoping these people don't get the studios wobbly knee'd to start DNR'ing as happened early on in BD's format. I was hoping we won that battle, but you never know.

Just in time to ruin The Longest Day again.

rroeder · 10-08-2017, 03:23 PM

Watched my copy last night case was damaged in shipping including slip

but discs survived

Movie looked great I just consider the grain part of the movie it's dark and grainy by nature but I didn't think it was excessive. I did not compare to bluray. Atmos track was ok nothing special but overall definitely best presentation I've seen it.

Robinh · 10-08-2017, 03:56 PM

Does Frys have the slipcover?

eChopper · 10-08-2017, 04:54 PM

Strange thing this new-age hatred of film grain

I never read on audiophile or headphone forums people complaining of added detail in music

Mierzwiak · 10-08-2017, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by eChopper

Strange thing this new-age hatred of film grain

Kids these days are used to clean, digital look. They know nothing about film.

Kamelot121 · 10-08-2017, 06:41 PM

Just watching it now and it’s gorgeous!

HiDefBer · 10-08-2017, 07:35 PM

It's unfortunate that Amazon is now selling the title only through a third-party vendor (with shipping costs) and the local Best Buy has no available copies. Sounds like yet another distribution screw-up.

persuazion · 10-08-2017, 07:54 PM

Does the code redeem in UHD?

10-08-2017, 03:51 AM	#448
ROSS.T.G. Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Ontario, Canada 4K collection:393 Blu-ray collection:1549 Blu-ray reviews:16	I really don't understand when I see comments from members proclaiming their hatred for grain. It's obvious 4K discs are geared towards videophiles. In my opinion it's one of the greater benefits to the format.

10-08-2017, 05:06 AM	#450
CHONK! Expert Member Member since:Oct 2016 4K collection:480 Blu-ray collection:725 Trading Score:95	The "grain" on this disc is subtle and offers a classic, filmic experience. It's really a non-issue for this release. If there were complaints, they should be geared towards how soft the PQ looks, but to be fair... what little grain there is, it's probably helping the image. Just my two cents. As for the movie, the transitions are still amazing and the practical effects still work. Off Topic, why is Kick-Ass and the Scarlet Witch making out in my Godzilla movie!?

10-08-2017, 07:16 AM	#451
darkedgex Active Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Washington State	The grain is fine and is a natural side effect of something shot on... film. If people want the grain removed, I hope TV companies add a "degrain" filter option. But removing it when it can't be added back is, in my mind, a bad way to handle the situation. Oftentimes the detail of an image is locked away in that "grain" people seem to dislike. Smoothing it out defeats the purpose of 4K by also removing the high resolution detail that was there.

10-08-2017, 03:23 PM	#454
rroeder Power Member Member since:Mar 2011	Watched my copy last night case was damaged in shipping including slip but discs survived Movie looked great I just consider the grain part of the movie it's dark and grainy by nature but I didn't think it was excessive. I did not compare to bluray. Atmos track was ok nothing special but overall definitely best presentation I've seen it.

10-08-2017, 03:56 PM	#455
Robinh Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Mar 2011 Location:San diego Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:1	Does Frys have the slipcover?

10-08-2017, 04:54 PM	#456
eChopper Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:21 Blu-ray reviews:74 Trading Score:2	Strange thing this new-age hatred of film grain I never read on audiophile or headphone forums people complaining of added detail in music

10-08-2017, 06:41 PM	#458
Kamelot121 Expert Member Member since:Aug 2013 4K collection:231 Blu-ray collection:1687 MA collection:3 Digital collection:6 Trading Score:77	Just watching it now and it’s gorgeous!

10-08-2017, 07:35 PM	#459
HiDefBer Active Member Member since:Aug 2009	It's unfortunate that Amazon is now selling the title only through a third-party vendor (with shipping costs) and the local Best Buy has no available copies. Sounds like yet another distribution screw-up.

10-08-2017, 07:54 PM	#460
persuazion Power Member Member since:Mar 2009 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:1525 MA collection:9 Digital collection:25 iTunes collection:1 Trading Score:92	Does the code redeem in UHD?

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