Braveheart 4K UHD (1995)

[madfloyd]

Wow, it's amazing how all the reviews can tout this as perfection then the general public gets its hands on it and all the warts are revealed.

Haven't checked out my copy yet but my expectations have been reset.

[mzupeman]

Originally Posted by madfloyd

Wow, it's amazing how all the reviews can tout this as perfection then the general public gets its hands on it and all the warts are revealed.

Haven't checked out my copy yet but my expectations have been reset.

Screenshot scientist outrage. Braveheart looks pretty damn good. Some of the cinematography can be on the softer side while other shots wow, but this is the best it has ever looked and likely ever will look. The HDR is also nicely done without being overstated.

[alexanderg823]

Originally Posted by mzupeman

Screenshot scientist outrage. Braveheart looks pretty damn good. Some of the cinematography can be on the softer side while other shots wow, but this is the best it has ever looked and likely ever will look. The HDR is also nicely done without being overstated.

I found the hdr to be odd. In ascene with torch lighting, some torches in the foreground have a nice brilliant color to them that I'd expect from a flame, which in the same exact shot torches in the background have a dull muted look to them.

It looks bizarre and unnatural to me. I saw this effect numerous times throughout the film which seemed bizarre. The hdr grade of gladiator looked fantastic with appropriate brilliance to candle and torche lights.

[gates70]

Glad I make up my own mind about PQ and AQ otherwise this and other threads on this site would downright confuse the shit out of me. I always found it odd when I see a bunch of reviews and people saying "oh my, 5/5" and then some others come in here saying "not worth it" or "barely any difference"...especially when judging on stupid caps. Wish that trend would just die

[TwistedAmnesia]

Originally Posted by mzupeman

Screenshot scientist outrage. Braveheart looks pretty damn good. Some of the cinematography can be on the softer side while other shots wow, but this is the best it has ever looked and likely ever will look. The HDR is also nicely done without being overstated.

Exactly this! Is it 100% perfect? No it's not. Few transfers are. There are definitely wide scenic shots that came out on the softer side. I've seen this movie more times than I care to admit and this is by far the best it's ever looked. Period. Massive upgrade imo if even just for the colour alone. Now if you typically pause frame through an entire movie nitpicking during your viewings then all the power to ya...but maybe you need to re evaluate your life

[jamesdevil]

Originally Posted by mzupeman

Screenshot scientist outrage. Braveheart looks pretty damn good. Some of the cinematography can be on the softer side while other shots wow, but this is the best it has ever looked and likely ever will look. The HDR is also nicely done without being overstated.

Yep. Just laughing at some of the posts here. I'm really happy I don't watch these discs the way some here purport to. Seems like a personal hell.

It's a fantastic disc.

[Fat Phil]

But it's not s***ing on a release indiscriminately guys. Each disc is analysed by the members here and praise comes hand in hand with criticism - Pros and cons.

AV presentation fascinates me, be it good or bad. Especially with a new format like UHD. Delving into the technical aspects of things seldom detracts from my enjoyment of the film unless something is seriously FUBAR. It's another facet of the movie to discuss, just as you'd pick apart strong or weak performances, the score or cinematography etc.

I guaran-f***ing-tee you that nearly everyone here has bought or is going to buy this release and it'll be their go-to version to watch in future. It looks awesome. Doesn't mean it can't be flawed though. What's the harm in acknowledging a weird frame or two or five?

[TwistedAmnesia]

Originally Posted by Fat Phil

But it's not s***ing on a release indiscriminately guys. Each disc is analysed by the members here and praise comes hand in hand with criticism - Pros and cons.

AV presentation fascinates me, be it good or bad. Especially with a new format like UHD. Delving into the technical aspects of things seldom detracts from my enjoyment of the film unless something is seriously FUBAR. It's another facet of the movie to discuss, just as you'd pick apart strong or weak performances, the score or cinematography etc.

I guaran-f***ing-tee you that nearly everyone here has bought or is going to buy this release and it'll be their go-to version to watch in future. It looks awesome. Doesn't mean it can't be flawed though. What's the harm in acknowledging a weird frame or two or five?

Hey like I said to each their own. I'm just a big smart *ss no offence intended on my end. I get that a lot of members here are very passionate about the medium and I can respect the time and effort that go into their analysis. I just hope people don't pass on this release due to some of the negative comments that's all. That would be a shame as I think it's a real stunner. If something isn't egregiously noticeable to me in full motion then I ain't too worried about it. If you go out of your way to look for imperfection you will often find it.

[Fat Phil]

Originally Posted by TwistedAmnesia

Hey like I said to each their own. I'm just a big smart *ss no offence intended on my end. I get that a lot of members here are very passionate about the medium and I can respect the time and effort that go into their analysis. I just hope people don't pass on this release due to some of the negative comments that's all. That would be a shame as I think it's a real stunner. If something isn't egregiously noticeable to me in full motion then I ain't too worried about it. If you go out of your way to look for imperfection you will often find it.

Oh, absolutely no offence taken. I too am a big smart *ss and enjoy the company of other smart *sses . I love the look of this release and the more people singing its praises the better but I don't think we should shy away from discussing minor foibles either. If that can't be done here, where in the hell could we do it?

I'd never want anyone to pass on a release based on this stuff. From my perspective - if a release is better than the one that preceded it, then all's well in the world.