The Great Wall (2017) - Page 4 - Blu-ray Forum

levcore · 06-16-2017, 07:56 AM

This looks great in 3D, the 3D is so strong and the director really knows how to make great use of it. I think 3D sells the slightly wonky CG a lot better too.

ewsjr · 06-16-2017, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by eiknarf

Right. As soon as the creatures came on, the wife and I were like, "Wait! What? That looks a little cheesy..a little TV-quality-ish, not movie quality!"
I just assumed that the budget wasn't too large (or as large as other cgi films).

And as soon as we turned off the Blu-ray, and switched the TV input to "Cable Box", HBO or Starz was on and just happened to be playing some similar type fantasy/monster/creature film (something I never saw) and the creatures and motion (all the cgi) looked soooo much better!

Budget was $150 million. I, too, wasn't too impressed with film when I saw it in theater. The fact that the reviews of the disc's PQ and SQ are so good I may buy this later when price drops.

eco10530 · 06-17-2017, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by rjruby

My 3D version from Amazon UK was dispatched today. Shipped via UPS i-parcel.

Is the U.K. Version region free? Thinking about importing the 3D release as we'll, but need region free.

Shaggy1978 · 06-17-2017, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by eco10530

Is the U.K. Version region free? Thinking about importing the 3D release as we'll, but need region free.

I ordered the German version which is supposed to be Region-free but it's not printed on the packaging or disc. Four different sources reported it is Region-free. However, several sources claim the Australian version as Region B Locked although it's not visible in the packaging. If you need Region A import the Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thai or Korean versions from YesAsia! Or eBay. I'll confirm my copy once it is in hand.

edwn1220 · 06-17-2017, 10:41 PM

Since this is a Universal Studios release, most likely it is region ABC.

HD Goofnut · 06-18-2017, 04:52 AM

Finally watched this tonight it was decent. Not sure what kind of accent Damon was trying to pull off though.

levcore · 06-19-2017, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Finally watched this tonight it was decent. Not sure what kind of accent Damon was trying to pull off though.

An American one. He didn't seem to be attempting any other accent. Just a 'noble' American.

HD Goofnut · 06-19-2017, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by levcore

An American one. He didn't seem to be attempting any other accent. Just a 'noble' American.

I guess. It just came out funny IMHO.

eiknarf · 06-19-2017, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

I guess. It just came out funny IMHO.

Ben Affleck is secretly smiling after this one.

DavePS3 · 06-19-2017, 02:28 PM

The 4K HDR really shows off the colors in this film and while it's basically a monster/myth story, I did kinda find it a bit distasteful in that there is a massive Chinese army with divisions, specialties, talents etc but it's the two renegade American thieves that save the day. Um... no.

HD Goofnut · 06-19-2017, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DavePS3

The 4K HDR really shows off the colors in this film and while it's basically a monster/myth story, I did kinda find it a bit distasteful in that there is a massive Chinese army with divisions, specialties, talents etc but it's the two renegade American thieves that save the day. Um... no.

No, one was Spanish.

imsounoriginal · 06-19-2017, 02:33 PM

America didn't even exist when this movie supposedly takes place so I don't think anyone was supposed to be American or have an American accent lol

If that's what Damon was going for then he needs a new dialect coach...

HD Goofnut · 06-19-2017, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by imsounoriginal

America didn't even exist when this movie supposedly takes place so I don't think anyone was supposed to be American or have an American accent lol

If that's what Damon was going for then he needs a new dialect coach...

Yeah, I am not exactly sure where he was supposed to be from. Tovar was obviously from Spain, but William's origin is never really even hinted at.

levcore · 06-19-2017, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by imsounoriginal

America didn't even exist when this movie supposedly takes place so I don't think anyone was supposed to be American or have an American accent lol

If that's what Damon was going for then he needs a new dialect coach...

True but a lot of historical or fantasy movies have American actors retain their native accents. Usually the more shlocky ones lol.

HD Goofnut · 06-19-2017, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by levcore

True but a lot of historical or fantasy movies have American actors retain their native accents. Usually the more shlocky ones lol.

Like Costner in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. I still cringe at that even though the rest of the film is great.

bud_brigman · 06-19-2017, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by edwn1220

Since this is a Universal Studios release, most likely it is region ABC.

It's region-free. 3D discs from India and Australia (C and B) both work fine.

levcore · 06-19-2017, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Like Costner in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. I still cringe at that even though the rest of the film is great.

Also 47 Ronin and Keanu just doing his own American accent. 47 Ronin and The Great Wall are an awesome double bill.

DavePS3 · 06-19-2017, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

No, one was Spanish.

True enough, my oversight there but you get my point about two derelicts saving the day for a massive army...

rjruby · 06-21-2017, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by eco10530

Is the U.K. Version region free? Thinking about importing the 3D release as we'll, but need region free.

I just received my 3D copy from Amazon UK and can verify it is region free.

ScarredLungs · 11-22-2017, 11:49 PM

Picked up this for $5. This and Spirited Away have been my only purchases so far.

11-22-2017, 11:49 PM	#80
ScarredLungs Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Utah 4K collection:65 Blu-ray collection:1433 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:4	Picked up this for $5. This and Spirited Away have been my only purchases so far. Last edited by ScarredLungs; 11-23-2017 at 02:54 AM.

06-16-2017, 07:56 AM	#61
levcore Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Jun 2011 Location:Dryland 4K collection:306 Blu-ray collection:2617 Trading Score:3	This looks great in 3D, the 3D is so strong and the director really knows how to make great use of it. I think 3D sells the slightly wonky CG a lot better too.

06-17-2017, 10:41 PM	#65
edwn1220 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Dec 2014 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:770 DVD collection:432 MA collection:2 Digital collection:9 Blu-ray reviews: 53 Trading Score:47	Since this is a Universal Studios release, most likely it is region ABC.

06-18-2017, 04:52 AM	#66
HD Goofnut Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Far, Far Away Home Theater Gallery:114 4K collection:743 Blu-ray collection:2373 DVD collection:128 MA collection:751 Digital collection:1091 Prime collection:598 Blu-ray reviews:133 Trading Score:39	Finally watched this tonight it was decent. Not sure what kind of accent Damon was trying to pull off though.

06-19-2017, 02:28 PM	#70
DavePS3 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:56 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	The 4K HDR really shows off the colors in this film and while it's basically a monster/myth story, I did kinda find it a bit distasteful in that there is a massive Chinese army with divisions, specialties, talents etc but it's the two renegade American thieves that save the day. Um... no.

06-19-2017, 02:33 PM	#72
imsounoriginal Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:NYC 4K collection:320 Blu-ray collection:946 DVD collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:59	America didn't even exist when this movie supposedly takes place so I don't think anyone was supposed to be American or have an American accent lol If that's what Damon was going for then he needs a new dialect coach...

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