Poor Quality Blu-ray discs

[Mahatma]

Originally Posted by JRS03

When did the so called Final Cut get released in the cinema? All I remember is watching the film 4 times in 82 (in the theater) and that was the theatrical version.

Was released 2007.Saw it in new york october of that year.

[RedZeppelin]

Originally Posted by kpkelley

I don't think Independence Day looked bad

The only ones that come immediately to mind are:

Patton
The Longest Day
Gangs of New York
Finding Neverland

What is wrong with the Patton BR? I've been thinking of getting that one. But I don't own it on DVD so it wouldn't be a double dip.

[Mahatma]

Originally Posted by TheZoof

You sir are crazy.

I'm not the one to dispute that

Originally Posted by TheZoof

WOW... It is top 10 in transfers in the blu-ray world(in my opinion).

I'm not disputing it is a good transfer.Read what I'm saying.What I am disputing is that it's a 5/5.A 4/5 or a 4.5/5 in this rankingformat is what I would give it. That it is better than a DVD is IMHO a given on BD.

I surrender this thread.Just thought people was entitled their opinions here

I have no objection of you being of another opinion

[CheapChildren]

Originally Posted by Mahatma

I surrender this thread.Just thought people was entitled their opinions here

Absolutely, that's why several people disagree with you. Myself included.

[benricci]

Originally Posted by JRS03

When did the so called Final Cut get released in the cinema?

About 2 years ago.

BTW, Mahatma, Blade Runner looks fantastic on blu-ray - I don't know what you're watching...

[kpkelley]

Originally Posted by RedZeppelin

What is wrong with the Patton BR? I've been thinking of getting that one. But I don't own it on DVD so it wouldn't be a double dip.

Heavy DNR has been applied. I really enjoy the film, so if you plan on buying the movie the Blu is certainly better than the DVD, but a proper transfer could have been exceptional.

[DMC86X]

Does anyone else think that Boondock Saints Blu is of poor PQ??? I think it is the worst PQ in my collection.

[benricci]

Originally Posted by DMC86X

Does anyone else think that Boondock Saints Blu is of poor PQ??? I think it is the worst PQ in my collection.

Looked alright to me, I don't remember any specific issues....

[BluIsGold]

Dog Soldiers, hands down. Honestly, it makes Robocop and The Italian Job look a lot better than they actually are. I know DS is low budget, but damn! DVD is better, and I never thought I'd say that.

[kpkelley]

Originally Posted by DMC86X

Does anyone else think that Boondock Saints Blu is of poor PQ??? I think it is the worst PQ in my collection.

You have to consider the source. Reservoir Dogs doesn't look all that great on blu-ray, but it is far superior to the DVD, and looks very good given the technical attributes of that film.

Boondock Saints is hampered by it's source materials low-budget roots.

[Freekman]

Predator. Too much grain.

[BigLuvJason]

The Fugitive
Young Guns

[Nick VanWilder]

Originally Posted by TheZoof

I will be honest in that I find most BLU's look good. There are some that are amazing but I don't look at the ones that aren't... as bad.

Total Recall is terrible compared to No Country for Old men... but if you watch Total Recall on DVD and then on BLU... you will say the BLU is better.

i agree

[TheZoof]

Originally Posted by Mahatma

I'm not the one to dispute that



I'm not disputing it is a good transfer.Read what I'm saying.What I am disputing is that it's a 5/5.A 4/5 or a 4.5/5 in this rankingformat is what I would give it. That it is better than a DVD is IMHO a given on BD.

I surrender this thread.Just thought people was entitled their opinions here

I have no objection of you being of another opinion

That is what I disagree with. It is a 5/5 transfer obviously in my opinion but also the majority of opinions out there.

Blade Runner was the reason I decided to start buying Blu-ray movies. It was one of the first few I picked up and typically the one I show to 'new' people who haven't seen Blu before.

[mikem471]

Originally Posted by 1blufan

I would have to say " 88 Minutes ", they knew it was a turd of a movie so why care about the transfer I guess. Horrible and if you haven't seen it you've been warned.

That movie made me sad for other movies to be even loosely associated with it.

[Snyder-man]

Originally Posted by kpkelley

I don't think Independence Day looked bad

The only ones that come immediately to mind are:

Patton
The Longest Day
Gangs of New York
Finding Neverland

its hard to say some people expect jaw dropping material every time, and to be honest why shouldnt we, we pay top dollar for it, but I found Gangs of New York took way to much bad press, I just got the new release that came with the slipcover and DVD version and the Blu looks way better, yes theres some edge enhancement but its only noticeable to people who are really looking for it.

[Snyder-man]

Originally Posted by kpkelley

You have to consider the source. Reservoir Dogs doesn't look all that great on blu-ray, but it is far superior to the DVD, and looks very good given the technical attributes of that film.

Boondock Saints is hampered by it's source materials low-budget roots.

see again, I own boondock saints and I thought it looked way better then the DVD.

[kpkelley]

Originally Posted by Snyder-man

I found Gangs of New York took way to much bad press, I just got the new release that came with the slipcover and DVD version and the Blu looks way better, yes theres some edge enhancement but its only noticeable to people who are really looking for it.

I can handle a little EE, the problem with Gangs of New York is the out-of-whack Contrast, fluctuating black levels, and DNR. Saying that the Blu-ray is better than the oft-considered worst DVD ever produced, isn't what I would call high praise.

[Ray_Rogers]

Originally Posted by Freekman

Predator. Too much grain.

.
The movie's SUPPOSED to look that way. I bet you're going to throw a conniption fit when Saving Private Ryan, FIGHT CLUB and Minority Report are released onto Blu-ray also since all three have INTENTIONAL heavy film grain. I take it you like the waxy mannequin look for everything?

I sold my Blu of Stargate also because it had almost zero grain, BD-25/MPEG2 and the 15th Anniversary is due in awhile.

One of the best Blu's I think which best represents the original intended look of the film is 12 MONKEYS, BLADE RUNNER (ALL cuts!), The OO7 titles I own so far, KING KONG (2005) and several others.

I want all these titles to look like FILM instead of cheap-arse overprocessed video. Only own GLADIATOR so as to take advantage of a possibly eventual disc replacement program.

Pan's Labyrinth USA Blu sucks shite since it's DNR'd to fook. Haven't seen the film but I'm gonna have to import. Same goes for the USA American Psycho again haven't seen but want to. AUS version looks great or summat.

For TOTAL RECALL, buy the release from the UK. It's Region A/B encoded. Don't people ever import?

[fuzzynutkila]

I have to say that Purple Rain sucked the big one. Gladiator is like a 4.5 video so don't believe all the bs.