Miami Vice (2006) (88 Films)

[The Mole]

Does a 4k source for this movie even exist? It was shot digital in the early days of the format and has this typical digital video look to it. I would assume it was filmed in 2K at best, if not even lower resolution.

[chrismansell]

Originally Posted by The Mole

Does a 4k source for this movie even exist? It was shot digital in the early days of the format and has this typical digital video look to it. I would assume it was filmed in 2K at best, if not even lower resolution.

Collateral didn't, yet the upscale looks brilliant.

[drush9999]

Originally Posted by The Mole

Does a 4k source for this movie even exist? It was shot digital in the early days of the format and has this typical digital video look to it. I would assume it was filmed in 2K at best, if not even lower resolution.

It was filmed as a mix of mostly 1080p, 35mm for a handful of scenes. But was ultimately mastered in 2K. Without going back to the original sources, they'd just upscale the 2K master. So you'd get a slither of extra detail at best, but less compression issues.

[Geoff D]

Originally Posted by The Mole

Does a 4k source for this movie even exist? It was shot digital in the early days of the format and has this typical digital video look to it. I would assume it was filmed in 2K at best, if not even lower resolution.

If only there was something other than resolution that UHD was able to offer

[Staying Salty]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

If only there was something other than resolution that UHD was able to offer

[Show spoiler]Of course it’s impossible to “out sarcasm” the cat.

[the13thman]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

If only there was something other than resolution that UHD was able to offer

Like a higher chance of disc failure?

[Geoff D]

Originally Posted by Staying Salty

[Show spoiler]Of course it’s impossible to “out sarcasm” the cat.

Originally Posted by the13thman

Like a higher chance of disc failure?

I dunno, that one’s ^ pretty ****ing funny

[The Mole]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

If only there was something other than resolution that UHD was able to offer

Well, I have to admit I never got the hype about HDR.

[Geoff D]

Originally Posted by The Mole

Well, I have to admit I never got the hype about HDR.

That’s because the hype is marketing bullshit. Shocker. HDR is something far more layered and nuanced than what the marketeers paint it as, but people don’t want layered nuance, they haven’t got time for layered nuance, they want an immediate in-your-face difference that’s visible with every single movie. But as said, the effect of it can be far subtler than people realise. I still think that effect is hugely worthwhile, though if you’d like some alternative evangelism then the13thman will happily spread the gospel of our lord and saviour 3D.

[Bumblefeet]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

That’s because the hype is marketing bullshit. Shocker. HDR is something far more layered and nuanced than what the marketeers paint it as, but people don’t want layered nuance, they haven’t got time for layered nuance, they want an immediate in-your-face difference that’s visible with every single movie. But as said, the effect of it can be far subtler than people realise. I still think that effect is hugely worthwhile, though if you’d like some alternative evangelism then the13thman will happily spread the gospel of our lord and saviour 3D.

Nothing wrong with getting layered.

P.S. as I am on my first ever watch of Miami Vice (currently mid S3) I look forward to revisiting the movie (which at the time I saw in theatres without the context of the show). I'm curious to re-discover who they got to play Castillo.

[owen2]

I was really looking forward to this when I heard they were doing the remaster, and although I'm disappointed its no longer 4k I'd still love to own it as I love Michael Mann and this is one of my favorite movies.

I'm nervous now that it specifically says Region B, any idea if this will be playable in USA? I've never ordered from 88Films before so not sure what to expect.