Gladiator (2000) - Page 80 - Blu-ray Forum

fuzzynutkila · 09-01-2009, 07:09 PM

I have Gladiator on dvd but Braveheart on VHS....whatever that is lol.... I wonder if I can mail in that proof of purchase for $10? We will see.

persuazion · 09-01-2009, 07:09 PM

despite the controversy it has jumped to number 1 on Amazon....

vega2K · 09-01-2009, 07:12 PM

Maybe this has already been discussed, if so, my apologies - I remember watching Gladiator at BB when it was looped on HD DVD last year and thought the PQ was great. Does anyone know if the transfer would be the same for this Blu version? If so, then I will go out and buy it since I did see a vast improvement versus DVD back then on HD DVD. Thanks!

SquidPuppet · 09-01-2009, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beta Man

That's a good distinction to make.... because "Waxy" looking faces are certainly unfortunate..... but the color replication of Blu-ray is certainly a huge improvement over DVDs.

I am eager to check out the audio more than anything at this point.

So whats the deal on the A/B grabs?

Answer time!

HAVOKK · 09-01-2009, 07:13 PM

Heres an example of my disappointment..

This still capture in my opinion should be beautiful.. (and dont blame it on jpg because you sure as hell know a good image doesnt look like this in jpg..)
From the very beginning of the movie.. just in the text I could tell this wasnt going to be up there in quality..

But quality in movie and quality in picture are different things so Its not bad overall.

cembros · 09-01-2009, 07:14 PM

i just picked up gladiator and braveheart from bestbuy for 38 bucks after tax. I have a dvd edition of gladiator and wish to send it in for the 10 dollar rebate, do i have to actually cut out the proof of purchase on the blu ray or can i just make a copy. Not sure if im willing to actually cut off a part of the label.

Dubstar · 09-01-2009, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by persuazion

despite the controversy it has jumped to number 1 on Amazon....

23 bucks for a flawed bluray - wow, a sucker, or should I pluralize that? is born every minute.

Batman1980 · 09-01-2009, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by persuazion

despite the controversy it has jumped to number 1 on Amazon....

DING DING DING DING! We have a winner! I do think the crappiness of this transfer will make people think twice on Forrest Gump though, beloved as that movie is.

Beta Man · 09-01-2009, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

So whats the deal on the A/B grabs?

Answer time!

B is from the same source as A (HDTV), but with an edge enhancement filter called unsharp mask.

fuzzynutkila · 09-01-2009, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spartan21

This is my e-mail that was sent to Paramount:

To Whom It May Concern,

I am writing this e-mail in order to express my concern over the picture quality of the recently released Gladiator Blu-ray. Being a huge fan of the film and an avid movie collector, I was patiently waiting until this highly anticipated title was released. When it became available for rental, I immediately rented it along with your other recent release, Braveheart.

Surprisingly, I found the picture quality of Braveheart to be outstanding and of reference quality, but in comparison the picture quality of Gladiator is poor. Detail is lacking and the picture looks too digital, over-sharpened, and processed. Thus, in my opinion the Gladiator Blu-ray is not worthy of the "Sapphire Series" name. Disappointingly, I did not buy Gladiator for this very reason. I have already bought Braveheart since it possesses outstanding picture quality.

It would be much appreciated if something can be done to solve this problem. I would recommend that Gladiator be remastered without the use of digital noise reduction, edge enhancement, or any other digital tinkering. If that can be done, then I will be the first in line to buy it. I sincerely hope that you can solve this issue. Gladiator, one of the finest movies in the history of cinema, deserves it.

Thank you for your time,
xxxxxx

What is that email address?

benricci · 09-01-2009, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by persuazion

despite the controversy it has jumped to number 1 on Amazon....

That's because most people simply buy movies they love, and don't really care how internet forums judge picture quality.

We're an insanely small minority of the movie-buying public. I'm sure 90% of the folks buying on Amazon don't know/don't care about any issues...

Deadset · 09-01-2009, 07:19 PM

I picked up both of these today at lunch. I'll be sending in the $10 rebate per movie tonight. You just can't beat 7.99 if you are a DVD owner.

SBrooks1 · 09-01-2009, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by persuazion

despite the controversy it has jumped to number 1 on Amazon....

People are blind buying based on the movie itself. Regret won't come until after they've seen it in motion.

Dubstar · 09-01-2009, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SBrooks1

People are blind buying based on the movie itself. Regret won't come until after they've seen it in motion.

but from what I gather, it's folk who own monitor's that are forty inches or more that will REALLY notice the flaws.

SquidPuppet · 09-01-2009, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fuzzynutkila

What is that email address?

Give us a review please....thanks.

HAVOKK · 09-01-2009, 07:22 PM

I know alot of people who don't even know there is a difference in quality when it comes to dvds and BD.. HD is HD to most people unfortunately and every movie is supposed to be equal.

Jimbo976 · 09-01-2009, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SBrooks1

People are blind buying based on the movie itself. Regret won't come until after they've seen it in motion.

You really think that even 20% of the people will think it looks bad?

DetroitSportsFan · 09-01-2009, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by persuazion

despite the controversy it has jumped to number 1 on Amazon....

A popular movie getting a BD release being #1 on Amazon is no surprise. The real surprise is going to be for those people when they watch the disc.

I would think the majority of people who know about the questionable picture quality also are aware of the Best Buy deal and the mail-in rebates.

SBrooks1 · 09-01-2009, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dubstar

but from what I gather, it's folk who own monitor's that are forty inches or more that will REALLY notice the flaws.

That's probably true and if they think it's nice then so be it. I'm just glad I'm not Joe Six Pack and have a technical eye for noticing flaws like this.

SquidPuppet · 09-01-2009, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benricci

That's because most people simply buy movies they love, and don't really care how internet forums judge picture quality.

We're an insanely small minority of the movie-buying public. I'm sure 90% of the folks buying on Amazon don't know/don't care about any issues...

Quote:

Originally Posted by SBrooks1

People are blind buying based on the movie itself. Regret won't come until after they've seen it in motion.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dubstar

but from what I gather, it's folk who own monitor's that are forty inches or more that will REALLY notice the flaws.

Sadly, I believe Ben is correct. 90+% have no idea about its missed potential. Its bigger and brighter and thats good enough for them.

09-01-2009, 07:09 PM	#1581
fuzzynutkila Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Germantown, Maryland Blu-ray reviews: 2	Gladiator and Braveheart $7.99 each? I have Gladiator on dvd but Braveheart on VHS....whatever that is lol.... I wonder if I can mail in that proof of purchase for $10? We will see.

09-01-2009, 07:12 PM	#1583
vega2K Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2009 Home Theater Gallery:68 Blu-ray collection:345 Trading Score:228	Maybe this has already been discussed, if so, my apologies - I remember watching Gladiator at BB when it was looped on HD DVD last year and thought the PQ was great. Does anyone know if the transfer would be the same for this Blu version? If so, then I will go out and buy it since I did see a vast improvement versus DVD back then on HD DVD. Thanks! Last edited by vega2K; 09-01-2009 at 07:17 PM.

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09-01-2009, 07:09 PM	#1582
persuazion Power Member Member since:Mar 2009 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:1525 MA collection:9 Digital collection:25 iTunes collection:1 Trading Score:92	despite the controversy it has jumped to number 1 on Amazon....

09-01-2009, 07:13 PM	#1585
HAVOKK Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:24 Blu-ray reviews:5	Heres an example of my disappointment.. This still capture in my opinion should be beautiful.. (and dont blame it on jpg because you sure as hell know a good image doesnt look like this in jpg..) From the very beginning of the movie.. just in the text I could tell this wasnt going to be up there in quality.. But quality in movie and quality in picture are different things so Its not bad overall.

09-01-2009, 07:14 PM	#1586
cembros Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:456 Trading Score:4	i just picked up gladiator and braveheart from bestbuy for 38 bucks after tax. I have a dvd edition of gladiator and wish to send it in for the 10 dollar rebate, do i have to actually cut out the proof of purchase on the blu ray or can i just make a copy. Not sure if im willing to actually cut off a part of the label.

09-01-2009, 07:19 PM	#1592
Deadset Man in the Box Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Home Theater Gallery:28 4K collection:247 Blu-ray collection:2479 DVD collection:214 iTunes collection:3 Prime collection:52 Blu-ray reviews: 14 Trading Score:34	I picked up both of these today at lunch. I'll be sending in the $10 rebate per movie tonight. You just can't beat 7.99 if you are a DVD owner.

09-01-2009, 07:22 PM	#1596
HAVOKK Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:24 Blu-ray reviews:5	I know alot of people who don't even know there is a difference in quality when it comes to dvds and BD.. HD is HD to most people unfortunately and every movie is supposed to be equal.

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