Predator: Fully Loaded Edition (02/08/10) - Blu-ray Forum

samdaman94 · 06-27-2010, 07:04 PM

Never seen these films but I'd really like to. What was wrong with the discs in the 2-pack? I've heard bad things.

Kurgen1975 · 06-27-2010, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by samdaman94

Never seen these films but I'd really like to. What was wrong with the discs in the 2-pack? I've heard bad things.

Nothing at all!

The Driver · 06-29-2010, 04:42 PM

I was ignoring this thread because my present Blu-ray looks great and I have the old 2-disc DVD (inside the Blu-ray box) -my own ultimate edition I was thinking

Anyway, having read the review of the 'new' edition I can see virtually no reason to spend money. I say spend money because that's what it is. There is no upgrade here to see.

No sale.

Looking forward to Predators which might bring something new to the party. Only seen 5mins of the crap Predator 2 and wouldn't dream of watching all those rip-off and brain-numbing AVP films but Predators may be fresh. Maybe.

Billz · 06-29-2010, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by The Driver

I was ignoring this thread because my present Blu-ray looks great and I have the old 2-disc DVD (inside the Blu-ray box) -my own ultimate edition I was thinking

Anyway, having read the review of the 'new' edition I can see virtually no reason to spend money. I say spend money because that's what it is. There is no upgrade here to see.

No sale.

Looking forward to Predators which might bring something new to the party. Only seen 5mins of the crap Predator 2 and wouldn't dream of watching all those rip-off and brain-numbing AVP films but Predators may be fresh. Maybe.

IMHO, Predator 2 was good fun. It just would have been better if Danny Glover didn't constantly sound like he was whispering

.

AVP 1 was at least watchable but the violence needed to be ramped up a hell of a lot more. AVP 2 was utter trash and you did yourself a favor by not seeing it.

gettodamoofies · 06-29-2010, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by samdaman94

Never seen these films but I'd really like to. What was wrong with the discs in the 2-pack? I've heard bad things.

Predator suffers from compression artifacts and some noise which the MPEG-2 encode most likely would not have helped with. Having said that, I own the release and despite the negative aspects of it the majority of the film still looks quite good and based on the screenshots for the new release I'd take some compression artifacts over a loss of natural grain and detail any day. Quite a few of the jungle scenes look particularly good.

Predator 2 has some DNR and EE. It's not hugely intrusive though, but all the same it's there. It does result in a slightly processed look, but judging it by this new Predator release it's a work of art.

I picked up the double pack from CDWow! last year and I managed to get it for $19.95AU (about £12). The double pack comes in a slipcover (well it did when I bought it) and Amazon has it going for £12.99 at the moment. I'd highly recommend it as the price is good and clearly you won't get a better Predator release for some time based on this recent one. The database entry here is fully spec'd. I updated the entry some time ago with high quality scans of the art and all the specs are confirmed directly from the disc. I would definitely suggest picking this up now as Fox may begin releasing the double pack with the new Predator disc in it in the future.

walter stark · 06-30-2010, 07:17 AM

play.com have bumped it up to £14.99,
they must see it selling really well at that price

markbr · 06-30-2010, 11:30 AM

I Have put some screen shots up in my Gallery, just finished watching it. I'm pleased with the picture quality. That's my personal opinion. Take a look.

Billz · 06-30-2010, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by markbr

I Have put some screen shots up in my Gallery, just finished watching it. I'm pleased with the picture quality. That's my personal opinion. Take a look.

Looks good. Been meaning to treat myself to a nice looking BD as I am bored with the ones I have now.

Also, I need you to tell me where you got that nice looking T2 skull.

And you have FS Iron Man?!? :jealous:

Sithlord75 · 06-30-2010, 08:18 PM

Absolutely.

geoffc · 07-01-2010, 08:25 AM

Has the UK release been put back to the 2nd August, Play, HMV and ASDA still have it listed as the 5th July!

markbr · 07-01-2010, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by geoffc

Has the UK release been put back to the 2nd August, Play, HMV and ASDA still have it listed as the 5th July!

Hi yes it is out, I have it and I'm pleased with the picture.... I had mine despatched from zavvi.com a week early.

blackbrains · 07-01-2010, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by geoffc

Has the UK release been put back to the 2nd August, Play, HMV and ASDA still have it listed as the 5th July!

stock has arrived at the stores i work in so its going to be out on time

Andy3105 · 07-01-2010, 01:58 PM

Is the Predator 2 disc here:

http://www.play.com/DVD/Blu-ray/4-/6...2/Product.html

the same transfer as the double pack here:

http://www.play.com/DVD/Blu-ray/4-/6...2/Product.html

If it is I may consider ordering it after the review I read of the new Predator disc on http://www.thedigitalbits.com

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06-27-2010, 07:04 PM	#1
samdaman94 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jul 2009 Location:UK Trading Score:7	Never seen these films but I'd really like to. What was wrong with the discs in the 2-pack? I've heard bad things.

06-29-2010, 04:42 PM	#3
The Driver Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2009 Location:UK Trading Score:1	I was ignoring this thread because my present Blu-ray looks great and I have the old 2-disc DVD (inside the Blu-ray box) -my own ultimate edition I was thinking Anyway, having read the review of the 'new' edition I can see virtually no reason to spend money. I say spend money because that's what it is. There is no upgrade here to see. No sale. Looking forward to Predators which might bring something new to the party. Only seen 5mins of the crap Predator 2 and wouldn't dream of watching all those rip-off and brain-numbing AVP films but Predators may be fresh. Maybe.

06-30-2010, 07:17 AM	#6
walter stark Senior Member Member since:Feb 2010 Blu-ray collection:50	play.com have bumped it up to £14.99, they must see it selling really well at that price

06-30-2010, 11:30 AM	#7
markbr Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:UK. Home Theater Gallery:20 Blu-ray collection:595 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	I Have put some screen shots up in my Gallery, just finished watching it. I'm pleased with the picture quality. That's my personal opinion. Take a look.

06-30-2010, 08:18 PM	#9
Sithlord75 Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jun 2009 Location:Norfolk, U.K. Home Theater Gallery:38 4K collection:257 Blu-ray collection:437 DVD collection:4 Trading Score:91	Absolutely.

07-01-2010, 08:25 AM	#10
geoffc Senior Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:UK	Has the UK release been put back to the 2nd August, Play, HMV and ASDA still have it listed as the 5th July!

07-01-2010, 01:58 PM	#13
Andy3105 Member Member since:Jun 2008 4K collection:316 Blu-ray collection:485	Is the Predator 2 disc here: http://www.play.com/DVD/Blu-ray/4-/6...2/Product.html the same transfer as the double pack here: http://www.play.com/DVD/Blu-ray/4-/6...2/Product.html If it is I may consider ordering it after the review I read of the new Predator disc on http://www.thedigitalbits.com

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