Will you still be buying Gladiator despite the PQ findings? - Page 7 - Blu-ray Forum

robertc88 · 08-30-2009, 11:15 AM

I still say the results of the poll are tainted because of what price Gladiator can be had for if one was going to buy Braveheart for $22.99 on release day or thereabouts to begin with. Now if there wasn't that offer for $10 off if you buy both and one had to additionally pay $22.99 for Gladiator as well then I know the results would change and probably by lots more than one may think.

I know the thread title and the poll is flat out for are you going to buy it regardless of PQ findings but still the cost definitely is a consideration!

QuasidodoJr · 08-30-2009, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Sky_Captain

Uhhh, is it because that crap master is all that Sony has?

Then why no remaster for xXx, either? Probably because it didn't sell.

GGX · 08-30-2009, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Ray

B. The Product clearly has its defects. From what i have seen with this format most studios are quick to compensate/replace for major mistakes! Which this appears to be! So rest easy that something will come out and everyone will eventually be satisfied!

Tells that to the utterly atrocious Gangs of New York Blu-ray...

owa · 08-30-2009, 01:50 PM

Yeah, I plan to still get it and after reading the comments from The Digital Bits, it doesn't sound too bad anyway.

Elvis · 08-30-2009, 02:04 PM

I will be watching this today. A friend of mine just watched a copy he secured last night on his 65" Mitsubishi and says it looks fantastic! Now it's my turn before I purchase. Hope its a beautiful as Patton.

Zoraster · 08-30-2009, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Elvis

I will be watching this today. A friend of mine just watched a copy he secured last night on his 65" Mitsubishi and says it looks fantastic! Now it's my turn before I purchase. Hope its a beautiful as Patton.

You'll likely love Gladiator.

sfmarine · 08-30-2009, 02:37 PM

With all the rebates and the $10 in savings @ Best Buy, I can't go wrong. I cancelled the Steelbook though.

blu2 · 08-30-2009, 02:55 PM

Will not purchase until they announce a replacement program. Why reward studio incompetence and/or laziness and/or cheapness at this point? I can certainly wait a while before I watch this again.

KilloWertz · 08-30-2009, 03:32 PM

I still haven't decided for sure, but I am tempted to still get it at Best Buy along with Braveheart. Anyone who thinks they are doing anything by not buying it is kidding themselves. I understand where you are coming from, but it's not going to force a re-release because this is still going to sell a lot. Also, anyone who is still hung up on the missing arrows and such needs to realize that you would barely notice it (if at all) when you actually watch the movie. So, saying the BD isn't better than the DVD just because of that is silly.

Sky_Captain · 08-30-2009, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by QuasidodoJr

Then why no remaster for xXx, either? Probably because it didn't sell.

You're missing the point, dear fellow. It's already been made clear that regarding House Of Flying Daggars, Sony can only work with what EDKO give them.

lobo81865 · 08-30-2009, 03:56 PM

I never planned to buy it on release day at that price any way. I still have the extended edition on DVD, and will wait to buy this one and Braveheart used from private sellers on Amazon.

uniquetreatone · 08-30-2009, 04:27 PM

I already have it pre-ordered from amazon. If they do remaster it then I'll pick that one up and give away the old one.

Blu-Malibu2009 · 08-30-2009, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by GGX

Tells that to the utterly atrocious Gangs of New York Blu-ray...

Yeah, Disney told all of us to screw off on that one.

ScarredLungs · 08-30-2009, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by TTUBatfan2008

Yeah, Disney told all of us to screw off on that one.

huh?

Blu-Malibu2009 · 08-30-2009, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by cvm

huh?

What do you mean? Disney (Buena Vista) is the one that produced and released that Blu-ray. Many people complained about how terrible the transfer was, but they have made absolutely zero effort to do a new transfer. Probably not enough people buying it for them to care.

DetroitSportsFan · 08-30-2009, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by cvm

huh?

They never addressed the problem, or gave an explanation.

ScarredLungs · 08-30-2009, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by TTUBatfan2008

What do you mean? Disney (Buena Vista) is the one that produced and released that Blu-ray. Many people complained about how terrible the transfer was, but they have made absolutely zero effort to do a new transfer. Probably not enough people buying it for them to care.

I knew that Disney made it, but since I do not own the movie, nor do I have any interest in it, I have never really heard complaints about the transfer.

Blu-Malibu2009 · 08-30-2009, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by cvm

I knew that Disney made it, but since I do not own the movie, nor do I have any interest in it, I have never really heard complaints about the transfer.

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/409/gangsofnewyork.html

The folks here at Blu-ray.com haven't even bothered to review it. Now I am not a huge stickler videophile. But the transfer for this one was simply atrocious. And I regret shelling out $25 for it before reading any reviews on it.

ScarredLungs · 08-30-2009, 04:50 PM

I hope we get a Gladiator review up soon on this site

SquidPuppet · 08-30-2009, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Elvis

I will be watching this today. A friend of mine just watched a copy he secured last night on his 65" Mitsubishi and says it looks fantastic! Now it's my turn before I purchase. Hope its a beautiful as Patton.

Serious or sarcasm?

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08-30-2009, 11:15 AM	#121
robertc88 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007	I still say the results of the poll are tainted because of what price Gladiator can be had for if one was going to buy Braveheart for $22.99 on release day or thereabouts to begin with. Now if there wasn't that offer for $10 off if you buy both and one had to additionally pay $22.99 for Gladiator as well then I know the results would change and probably by lots more than one may think. I know the thread title and the poll is flat out for are you going to buy it regardless of PQ findings but still the cost definitely is a consideration! Last edited by robertc88; 08-30-2009 at 11:18 AM.

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08-30-2009, 01:50 PM	#124
owa Blu-ray Knight Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 96	Yeah, I plan to still get it and after reading the comments from The Digital Bits, it doesn't sound too bad anyway.

08-30-2009, 02:04 PM	#125
Elvis Banned Member since:May 2009 Location:The Jungle Room Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:327 DVD collection:45 Blu-ray reviews:10 Trading Score:18	I will be watching this today. A friend of mine just watched a copy he secured last night on his 65" Mitsubishi and says it looks fantastic! Now it's my turn before I purchase. Hope its a beautiful as Patton.

08-30-2009, 02:37 PM	#127
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:930 Blu-ray collection:2311 DVD collection:276 MA collection:461 Digital collection:492 iTunes collection:534 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:43	With all the rebates and the $10 in savings @ Best Buy, I can't go wrong. I cancelled the Steelbook though.

08-30-2009, 02:55 PM	#128
blu2 Special Member Member since:Oct 2007	Will not purchase until they announce a replacement program. Why reward studio incompetence and/or laziness and/or cheapness at this point? I can certainly wait a while before I watch this again.

08-30-2009, 03:32 PM	#129
KilloWertz Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Columbiana, OH 4K collection:61 Blu-ray collection:1042 DVD collection:65 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:82	I still haven't decided for sure, but I am tempted to still get it at Best Buy along with Braveheart. Anyone who thinks they are doing anything by not buying it is kidding themselves. I understand where you are coming from, but it's not going to force a re-release because this is still going to sell a lot. Also, anyone who is still hung up on the missing arrows and such needs to realize that you would barely notice it (if at all) when you actually watch the movie. So, saying the BD isn't better than the DVD just because of that is silly.

08-30-2009, 03:56 PM	#131
lobo81865 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2008 Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:562 Blu-ray collection:3659 DVD collection:3331 MA collection:1323 Digital collection:3018 iTunes collection:1551 Prime collection:950 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:102	I never planned to buy it on release day at that price any way. I still have the extended edition on DVD, and will wait to buy this one and Braveheart used from private sellers on Amazon.

08-30-2009, 04:27 PM	#132
uniquetreatone Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:N.Y. Blu-ray collection:560	I already have it pre-ordered from amazon. If they do remaster it then I'll pick that one up and give away the old one.

08-30-2009, 04:50 PM	#139
ScarredLungs Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Utah 4K collection:65 Blu-ray collection:1433 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:4	I hope we get a Gladiator review up soon on this site

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