The Fifth Element 4K UHD (1997) (20th Anniversary Edition) - Page 52 - Blu-ray Forum

Agent Kay · 02-06-2019, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by samuelkhan999

hi r u commenting abt the German UHD?

That's (sadly) identical to the Sony disc

Klaustrofobia · 02-07-2019, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by samuelkhan999

Bought 5th Element from amazon canada.
Live here in the UK
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Thats the uv code

Thank you I got it.

Agent Kay · 03-11-2019, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by JediKnight2

The Atmos track is overcooked, but the soundtrack was always really base heavy. So at least it's faithful to the old mix.

Nah mate

samuelkhan999 · 04-12-2019, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Klaustrofobia

Thank you I got it.

Welcome

LegacyCosts · 04-12-2019, 09:47 PM

This film didn't stand the test of time for me and I wasn't impressed by the sharpening and skin tones of the characters either, underwhelming disc. If anyone wants to buy/trade for the steelbook pm me

bigrob · 09-30-2019, 10:25 AM

Presume this JBHIFI exclusive 4K UHD is the same Sony master

https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/f...16147839320162

pino · 09-30-2019, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by bigrob

Presume this JBHIFI exclusive 4K UHD is the same Sony master

https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/f...16147839320162

Even better. It is the Sony 4K disc.

Geoff D · 09-30-2019, 12:57 PM

Good on Madman for giving it a go, even if it is just a clone of the Sony disc.

TheWildWhelk · 10-30-2019, 07:17 PM

Got a question about this film that i can't seem to find an answer to; the colours and logo of the fast-food 'drive thru' is quite obviously McDonalds. Yet the name given to it is 'Mega King'. If it's a satirical jab then it seems rather unsubtle. Anyone?

Thanks for your help...

Noremac Mij · 10-30-2019, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by LegacyCosts

This film didn't stand the test of time for me and I wasn't impressed by the sharpening and skin tones of the characters either, underwhelming disc. If anyone wants to buy/trade for the steelbook pm me

UHD is probably the worst home video presentation of TFE. Completely yucky. Gaumont Blu-ray or Japanese laserdisc are the only ways to watch it properly.

Filmmaker · 10-30-2019, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by TheWildWhelk

Got a question about this film that i can't seem to find an answer to; the colours and logo of the fast-food 'drive thru' is quite obviously McDonalds. Yet the name given to it is 'Mega King'. If it's a satirical jab then it seems rather unsubtle. Anyone?

Thanks for your help...

Name me one single thing in THE FIFTH ELEMENT that’s subtle.

The Fallen Deity · 10-30-2019, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Noremac Mij

UHD is probably the worst home video presentation of TFE. Completely yucky. Gaumont Blu-ray or Japanese laserdisc are the only ways to watch it properly.

jh901 · 10-30-2019, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Noremac Mij

UHD is probably the worst home video presentation of TFE. Completely yucky. Gaumont Blu-ray or Japanese laserdisc are the only ways to watch it properly.

Stop. Please. You might influence someone who doesn't know better.

Noremac Mij · 10-30-2019, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jh901

Stop. Please. You might influence someone who doesn't know better.

I hope so. I want nothing but the best for other TFE fans and movie fans in general. Isn’t that why wer’re all here?

AndyMT · 10-30-2019, 10:27 PM

Got into 4K this summer. Finally picked this up.
While a bit rough around the edges, massively better than blu-ray.
I wouldn't go back to blu.
Watching on LG OLED.

Noremac Mij · 10-30-2019, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by AndyMT

Got into 4K this summer. Finally picked this up.
While a bit rough around the edges, massively better than blu-ray.
I wouldn't go back to blu.
Watching on LG OLED.

The Sony Blu is just as horrible. You should seek out the Gaumont Blu.

AndyMT · 10-30-2019, 10:33 PM

i agree, that one was a bit underwhelming.
I still felt overall it was better than a good blu-ray experience - detail wise certainly, with some exceptions.
of course, i've not seen the Gaumont blu.
this UHD did switch to what looked like 720p for a few minutes around 20 min mark. who knows what that was about.

HD Goofnut · 10-31-2019, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Noremac Mij

UHD is probably the worst home video presentation of TFE. Completely yucky. Gaumont Blu-ray or Japanese laserdisc are the only ways to watch it properly.

The Fallen Deity · 10-31-2019, 07:05 PM

Yeah the UHD isn't perfect (that damn sharpening!) but to say that it's horrible and that the contrast boosted Gaumont BD is better is crazy talk.

Noremac Mij · 10-31-2019, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by The Fallen Deity

Yeah the UHD isn't perfect (that damn sharpening!) but to say that it's horrible and that the contrast boosted Gaumont BD is better is crazy talk.

Sharpening is just one of the problems. The entire image is ghastly. You guys make fun of T2, but the amount of processing Sony did on this thing belongs in Guinness. Original audio mix was better as well.

04-12-2019, 09:47 PM	#1025
LegacyCosts Blu-ray Knight Member since:Oct 2013 Location:Chicago 4K collection:177 Blu-ray collection:424 Trading Score:20	This film didn't stand the test of time for me and I wasn't impressed by the sharpening and skin tones of the characters either, underwhelming disc. If anyone wants to buy/trade for the steelbook pm me

09-30-2019, 10:25 AM	#1026
bigrob Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Location:Staines Massive Home Theater Gallery:13 4K collection:528 Blu-ray collection:1902 DVD collection:271 Digital collection:3 iTunes collection:106	Presume this JBHIFI exclusive 4K UHD is the same Sony master https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/f...16147839320162

09-30-2019, 12:57 PM	#1028
Geoff D Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Swanage, Engerland 4K collection:1347 Blu-ray collection:2524 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:33	Good on Madman for giving it a go, even if it is just a clone of the Sony disc.

10-30-2019, 07:17 PM	#1029
TheWildWhelk Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Elsinore Blu-ray collection:63 Blu-ray reviews:4	Got a question about this film that i can't seem to find an answer to; the colours and logo of the fast-food 'drive thru' is quite obviously McDonalds. Yet the name given to it is 'Mega King'. If it's a satirical jab then it seems rather unsubtle. Anyone? Thanks for your help...

10-30-2019, 10:27 PM	#1035
AndyMT Active Member Member since:May 2007 Location:UK	Got into 4K this summer. Finally picked this up. While a bit rough around the edges, massively better than blu-ray. I wouldn't go back to blu. Watching on LG OLED.

10-30-2019, 10:33 PM	#1037
AndyMT Active Member Member since:May 2007 Location:UK	i agree, that one was a bit underwhelming. I still felt overall it was better than a good blu-ray experience - detail wise certainly, with some exceptions. of course, i've not seen the Gaumont blu. this UHD did switch to what looked like 720p for a few minutes around 20 min mark. who knows what that was about.

10-31-2019, 07:05 PM	#1039
The Fallen Deity Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Scotland 4K collection:348 Blu-ray collection:1226 DVD collection:112	Yeah the UHD isn't perfect (that damn sharpening!) but to say that it's horrible and that the contrast boosted Gaumont BD is better is crazy talk.

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