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Beta Man · 02-06-2009, 09:00 PM

The explosions look awfully fake because the Blu-ray really brings out the flaws (like the scene with the attack on the planes that are on the air-strip)

I'm not so much sure that the Blu-ray looks terrific.... I think my DVD version just looked TERRIBLE.

All-in-all it's a pretty good blu-ray transfer though..... certainly would never say it looks like an upconverted DVD..... that's just silly

master_8ball · 02-06-2009, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slaizer2000

I keep hearing ID4 is so good.
I wish to watch it but would like to see the first 3 movies before watching Id4 so i know what is happening.

Does anyone know where I can find ID1, ID2 and ID3. Will there ever be a box set for this? And I see ID4 is kind of old now and if so good a movie then where is ID5?

Thats one funny post! I think the 4 has to do with the 4th of July... But there is no ID1-3.

I was one of the people who said I wasn't too happy with it.. Sound was great but I found the HD treatment to the visuals made the special effects laughable at many points i.e when Washington gets hit, the tunnel scene, and the fires. You can really tell the cities were mini models while buildings blew up, made me laugh as they looked like doll houses.
But there were scenes where the f/x where great such as the air battles.
Just my 2 cents, still love the movie just thought the f/x looked really dated.

Rup_Muk · 02-06-2009, 09:03 PM

I think the person looking for ID1 through ID3 is being sarcastic...

tilapiah6 · 02-06-2009, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pelican170

i give it a 5 out of 10...

Why? I thought it was great, with a perfectly preserved layer of grain. At least 8/10.

masob98 · 02-06-2009, 09:13 PM

I thought ID4 was really good PQ and AQ wise. Considering the content. I do usually watch it at least once a month. I think it was a good buy for me, for sure.

brett_day · 02-06-2009, 09:33 PM

twas a good movie and nice transfer just a shame that the special effects really looked dated! however still an awesome movie! Definite purchase on blu! The AQ was stunning as well!

MosHighDef · 02-06-2009, 09:35 PM

The sound Quality was really really loud in the thumping scenes.

tilapiah6 · 02-06-2009, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by brett_day

twas a good movie and nice transfer just a shame that the special effects really looked dated! however still an awesome movie! Definite purchase on blu! The AQ was stunning as well!

Yeah, when the cities blow up, it does look really really fake. Still, great movie! Great speech given by the president too at the end.

crazy88 · 02-06-2009, 11:06 PM

Yeah, a lot of the explosions were done using maquettes. And the Blu-ray version details it a lot, specially the White House explosion.

Blu Man · 02-06-2009, 11:16 PM

The PQ was great.

PS3FAN · 02-07-2009, 04:28 AM

PQ was great, but the AQ is earth shattering. My favorite movie and my favorite blu.

HeavyHitter · 02-07-2009, 05:49 AM

Solid audio & video presentation and a fun movie.

slee915 · 02-07-2009, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slaizer2000

I keep hearing ID4 is so good.
I wish to watch it but would like to see the first 3 movies before watching Id4 so i know what is happening.

Does anyone know where I can find ID1, ID2 and ID3. Will there ever be a box set for this? And I see ID4 is kind of old now and if so good a movie then where is ID5?

remember it took George Lucas 20 years to make SW ep1-3 after SW ep 4.
So keep waiting.

richieb1971 · 02-07-2009, 06:50 AM

Its ok for PQ. Nothing special. About 85% of my blu's are better PQ than ID4.

bogo5 · 02-07-2009, 12:48 PM

I reckon my VHS copy looks alot better then my DVD special edition, dunno why but the DVD sucks for me..

But judging by those Blu screens on this site the BD version looks stellar

sfmarine · 02-07-2009, 04:02 PM

I haven't seen this on blu in a while. I think I watched it once and put it on the shelf...hmm tomorrow i'll have to break it out.

JJ · 03-13-2009, 10:33 PM

Watching it now for the first time on my HT - dear lord, that sound is incredible. Its beautiful. Sniff.

Also noticed that the gauge on the F/A-18 that Will Smith's buddy flew read that it was going at Mach 2.5. Nice. MiG-25 speed. SR-71 speed. Not even in a dive. Straight line flight. Jeez, even with afterburners, I don't think it can go that fast!

Another_Dude · 03-14-2009, 04:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PS3FAN

PQ was great, but the AQ is earth shattering. My favorite movie and my favorite blu.

You should watch the sales and pick up Band of Brothers.

PS3FAN · 03-14-2009, 04:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Another_Dude

You should watch the sales and pick up Band of Brothers.

I may pick it up next month.

PH3AR · 03-14-2009, 04:54 AM

bought it, and thought it looked good, it was worth the $18 i payed for it

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02-06-2009, 09:00 PM	#21
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	The explosions look awfully fake because the Blu-ray really brings out the flaws (like the scene with the attack on the planes that are on the air-strip) I'm not so much sure that the Blu-ray looks terrific.... I think my DVD version just looked TERRIBLE. All-in-all it's a pretty good blu-ray transfer though..... certainly would never say it looks like an upconverted DVD..... that's just silly

02-06-2009, 09:03 PM	#23
Rup_Muk Expert Member Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray collection:136 Blu-ray reviews:24 Trading Score:8	I think the person looking for ID1 through ID3 is being sarcastic...

02-06-2009, 09:13 PM	#25
masob98 Power Member Member since:Apr 2008 Home Theater Gallery:15 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:384 DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews:11	I thought ID4 was really good PQ and AQ wise. Considering the content. I do usually watch it at least once a month. I think it was a good buy for me, for sure.

02-06-2009, 09:33 PM	#26
brett_day Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Moore, Oklahoma Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:45 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	twas a good movie and nice transfer just a shame that the special effects really looked dated! however still an awesome movie! Definite purchase on blu! The AQ was stunning as well!

02-06-2009, 09:35 PM	#27
MosHighDef Banned Member since:Feb 2008 Location:socal 4K collection:38 Blu-ray collection:112 Blu-ray reviews:12	The sound Quality was really really loud in the thumping scenes.

02-06-2009, 11:06 PM	#29
crazy88 Banned Member since:Jan 2009	Yeah, a lot of the explosions were done using maquettes. And the Blu-ray version details it a lot, specially the White House explosion.

02-06-2009, 11:16 PM	#30
Blu Man Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:United States Blu-ray collection:19 Blu-ray reviews:1	The PQ was great.

02-07-2009, 04:28 AM	#31
PS3FAN Active Member Member since:May 2007 4K collection:44 Blu-ray collection:319 Blu-ray reviews: 5	PQ was great, but the AQ is earth shattering. My favorite movie and my favorite blu.

02-07-2009, 05:49 AM	#32
HeavyHitter Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jul 2007 Home Theater Gallery:4 Trading Score:154	Solid audio & video presentation and a fun movie.

02-07-2009, 06:50 AM	#34
richieb1971 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:89 Blu-ray collection:706 Trading Score:16	Its ok for PQ. Nothing special. About 85% of my blu's are better PQ than ID4.

02-07-2009, 12:48 PM	#35
bogo5 Senior Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Australia	I reckon my VHS copy looks alot better then my DVD special edition, dunno why but the DVD sucks for me.. But judging by those Blu screens on this site the BD version looks stellar

02-07-2009, 04:02 PM	#36
sfmarine Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Swan Station aDdIcTeD 2 LOST PSN:U5MC51473 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:934 Blu-ray collection:2315 DVD collection:276 MA collection:461 Digital collection:492 iTunes collection:534 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:43	I haven't seen this on blu in a while. I think I watched it once and put it on the shelf...hmm tomorrow i'll have to break it out.

03-13-2009, 10:33 PM	#37
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:621 Blu-ray collection:1295 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	Watching it now for the first time on my HT - dear lord, that sound is incredible. Its beautiful. Sniff. Also noticed that the gauge on the F/A-18 that Will Smith's buddy flew read that it was going at Mach 2.5. Nice. MiG-25 speed. SR-71 speed. Not even in a dive. Straight line flight. Jeez, even with afterburners, I don't think it can go that fast!

03-14-2009, 04:54 AM	#40
PH3AR Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Dover, Pennsylvania PSN:WORKINtheCORNER Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:325 Blu-ray reviews:2	bought it, and thought it looked good, it was worth the $18 i payed for it

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