The Robe (1953) - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

Seretur · 03-20-2009, 12:39 AM

Beaver

Is it me or does the image in all the screencaps look somewhat squashed? Wider than it should be? Could be the CinemaScope lenses, but it really irks me in what is otherwise a stellar release.

Deciazulado · 03-20-2009, 01:22 AM

Read the link in Grubert's post where Mr. Belston explains this.

Blu-News · 03-20-2009, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seretur

Beaver

Is it me or does the image in all the screencaps look somewhat squashed? Wider than it should be? Could be the CinemaScope lenses, but it really irks me in what is otherwise a stellar release.

CinemaScope issue.

Indian Hills Theater · 03-20-2009, 01:48 PM

Disk 2 of How the West Was Won used a program that eliminated the problems of showing Cinerama on a flat screen. The shape is a bow tie. That is the way the film looked in the theater. The center was the same size as ends. But because of the center being farther away from the audience, it looked smaller.

Flat: http://www.cineramaadventure.com/ticcoaster-flat.jpg

Smilebox: http://www.cineramaadventure.com/tic...r-smilebox.jpg

robertc88 · 03-20-2009, 01:57 PM

On its way from Netflix. I'm quite anxious in taking at least a peek as soon as possible when it arrives even if I don't have time this weekend to watch the whole movie.

micks_address · 03-20-2009, 03:48 PM

hi folks,

anyone know if this is region free? dont see it on release lists for uk/europe

Cheers,
Mick

Clark Kent · 03-21-2009, 11:45 PM

It is incredible how vastly better this Blu-ray edition looks over the prior dvd version. Anyone on the fence about picking this up should not be, it is simply a fabulous disc.

EricJ · 03-21-2009, 11:51 PM

I'm not even a 50's biblical Sword-'N-Sandals fan, and this thing looks amazing in hi-def.

And let it be known that this historically hit widescreen first, and "Ten Commandments" and "Ben-Hur" only came afterwards...

robertc88 · 03-23-2009, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clark Kent

It is incredible how vastly better this Blu-ray edition looks over the prior dvd version. Anyone on the fence about picking this up should not be, it is simply a fabulous disc.

+1 and then some as I was glued to my chair. Seriously folks, give this one a watch ASAP even if you just rent it.

micks_address · 03-23-2009, 08:25 AM

anything on region locked status?

horseflesh · 03-23-2009, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by micks_address

anything on region locked status?

It's Fox Mick, so no doubt it will be coded "A" only.
(and the Beaver review specifies "A" too)

micks_address · 03-23-2009, 11:51 AM

well i know they are usually region locked... but some of the more recent releases have been region free.. i think Napoleon Dynamite... may have been from sites I've seen? Passion Of The Christ? , Futurama - Into The Wild Green Yonder ? seems like they might be only locking new releases?

http://www.axelmusic.com/productDeta...d+Green+Yonder

http://www.axelmusic.com/productDeta...oleon+Dynamite

http://www.axelmusic.com/productDeta...+Of+The+Christ

Cheers,
Mick

Quote:

Originally Posted by horseflesh

It's Fox Mick, so no doubt it will be coded "A" only.
(and the Beaver review specifies "A" too)

Pirate King · 03-23-2009, 12:32 PM

I finally watched it, having brought it home a few days ago. The PQ is outstanding. There are a few scenes that are kinda so-so, (Come on, it's a 55 year old film) but I think overall it is excellent. Sound is good. I am very pleased with my purchase and would highly recommend this title to everyone. It is somewhat amazing that the swordfight scene was filmed without any CGI. A great piece of filmaking.

mikey p · 03-23-2009, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pirate King

I finally watched it, having brought it home a few days ago. The PQ is outstanding. There are a few scenes that are kinda so-so, (Come on, it's a 55 year old film) but I think overall it is excellent. Sound is good. I am very pleased with my purchase and would highly recommend this title to everyone. It is somewhat amazing that the swordfight scene was filmed without any CGI. A great piece of filmaking.

Great, down to the "Cinemascope" tm coloring, just as I remember it when I saw it as a kid circa 1953 for the first time, what ever, funny things you remember.

rkolinski · 08-17-2009, 08:07 PM

I'm watching this movie right now and this is the first time I noticed something and I was wondering if it was me, my equipment or the Film? At 47:20 - 47:34 of the film, there appears to be ground movement between where Jean Simmons is sitting (on what is clearly a marble seat in the garden) and the foreground (which is probably a matte painting). Has anyone else noticed this?? Almost looks like an earthquake is taking place with a fault line! At least IMO! Thanks!!

Rich

And it really doesn't bother me that much because I think it is not only a good transfer to BLU but if I'm able to notice flaws in the way the film was shot and/or edited, so much the better.

Blu Titan · 08-17-2009, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rkolinski

I'm watching this movie right now and this is the first time I noticed something and I was wondering if it was me, my equipment or the Film? At 47:20 - 47:34 of the film, there appears to be ground movement between where Jean Simmons is sitting (on what is clearly a marble seat in the garden) and the foreground (which is probably a matte painting). Has anyone else noticed this?? Almost looks like an earthquake is taking place with a fault line! At least IMO! Thanks!!

Rich

And it really doesn't bother me that much because I think it is not only a good transfer to BLU but if I'm able to notice flaws in the way the film was shot and/or edited, so much the better.

I am curious about this now. I'll check it out once I get home and report here.

Deciazulado · 08-17-2009, 08:29 PM

By the way you describe it, it sounds like an error in the background matte SFX back then. McFly hadn't shown up in the 50's yet to show them the CGI Flux Capacitor

The Robe looks nice.

doctorD · 08-17-2009, 08:31 PM

I have been waiting for an excuse to break my copy open. Now I have one.

rkolinski · 08-17-2009, 08:33 PM

THANKS!!

I will be looking forward to your opinions.

HE1NZ · 03-19-2010, 03:18 PM

Anyone else thinks that screenshots of The Robe on blu-ray.com review sucks? Colors are much better on actual disc.

03-20-2009, 01:48 PM	#44
Indian Hills Theater Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Metro Omaha Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:-	They could have offered a smilebox version Disk 2 of How the West Was Won used a program that eliminated the problems of showing Cinerama on a flat screen. The shape is a bow tie. That is the way the film looked in the theater. The center was the same size as ends. But because of the center being farther away from the audience, it looked smaller. Flat: http://www.cineramaadventure.com/ticcoaster-flat.jpg Smilebox: http://www.cineramaadventure.com/tic...r-smilebox.jpg

08-17-2009, 08:07 PM	#55
rkolinski Blu-ray Baron Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Home Theater Gallery:184 4K collection:76 Blu-ray collection:3078 Blu-ray reviews: 17	The Robe: Is it me, my equipment or the film I'm watching this movie right now and this is the first time I noticed something and I was wondering if it was me, my equipment or the Film? At 47:20 - 47:34 of the film, there appears to be ground movement between where Jean Simmons is sitting (on what is clearly a marble seat in the garden) and the foreground (which is probably a matte painting). Has anyone else noticed this?? Almost looks like an earthquake is taking place with a fault line! At least IMO! Thanks!! Rich And it really doesn't bother me that much because I think it is not only a good transfer to BLU but if I'm able to notice flaws in the way the film was shot and/or edited, so much the better.

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03-20-2009, 12:39 AM	#41
Seretur Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:An Island in the Adriatic Blu-ray collection:521 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:2	Beaver Is it me or does the image in all the screencaps look somewhat squashed? Wider than it should be? Could be the CinemaScope lenses, but it really irks me in what is otherwise a stellar release.

03-20-2009, 01:22 AM	#42
Deciazulado Site Manager Top contributor Member since:Aug 2006 Location:USiberia Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:1161 Blu-ray collection:7055 DVD collection:4063	Read the link in Grubert's post where Mr. Belston explains this.

03-20-2009, 01:57 PM	#45
robertc88 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007	On its way from Netflix. I'm quite anxious in taking at least a peek as soon as possible when it arrives even if I don't have time this weekend to watch the whole movie.

03-20-2009, 03:48 PM	#46
micks_address Special Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Dublin Blu-ray collection:156 Trading Score:2	hi folks, anyone know if this is region free? dont see it on release lists for uk/europe Cheers, Mick

03-21-2009, 11:45 PM	#47
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	It is incredible how vastly better this Blu-ray edition looks over the prior dvd version. Anyone on the fence about picking this up should not be, it is simply a fabulous disc.

03-21-2009, 11:51 PM	#48
EricJ Banned Member since:Jul 2007 Location:The Paradise of New England Blu-ray collection:6	I'm not even a 50's biblical Sword-'N-Sandals fan, and this thing looks amazing in hi-def. And let it be known that this historically hit widescreen first, and "Ten Commandments" and "Ben-Hur" only came afterwards...

03-23-2009, 08:25 AM	#50
micks_address Special Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Dublin Blu-ray collection:156 Trading Score:2	anything on region locked status?

03-23-2009, 12:32 PM	#53
Pirate King Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Texas Home Theater Gallery:25 Blu-ray collection:1851 Blu-ray reviews: 4	I finally watched it, having brought it home a few days ago. The PQ is outstanding. There are a few scenes that are kinda so-so, (Come on, it's a 55 year old film) but I think overall it is excellent. Sound is good. I am very pleased with my purchase and would highly recommend this title to everyone. It is somewhat amazing that the swordfight scene was filmed without any CGI. A great piece of filmaking.

08-17-2009, 08:29 PM	#57
Deciazulado Site Manager Top contributor Member since:Aug 2006 Location:USiberia Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:1161 Blu-ray collection:7055 DVD collection:4063	By the way you describe it, it sounds like an error in the background matte SFX back then. McFly hadn't shown up in the 50's yet to show them the CGI Flux Capacitor The Robe looks nice.

08-17-2009, 08:31 PM	#58
doctorD Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Redmond, WA Home Theater Gallery:47 4K collection:397 Blu-ray collection:1723 Blu-ray reviews: 12 Trading Score:1	I have been waiting for an excuse to break my copy open. Now I have one.

08-17-2009, 08:33 PM	#59
rkolinski Blu-ray Baron Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Home Theater Gallery:184 4K collection:76 Blu-ray collection:3078 Blu-ray reviews: 17	THANKS!! I will be looking forward to your opinions.

03-19-2010, 03:18 PM	#60
HE1NZ Active Member Member since:Apr 2009 Blu-ray reviews:2	Anyone else thinks that screenshots of The Robe on blu-ray.com review sucks? Colors are much better on actual disc.

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