Halloween H20: Twenty Years Later (1998) - Page 7 - Blu-ray Forum

davidthenikonuser · 04-05-2011, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by nickcageismyhero

Did bestbuy have the 2 packs? How much were they?

No 2 packs.

The single's are $9.99

IndefinentBlu · 04-05-2011, 10:18 PM

So is it a buy or should i get the Canadian release?

BankytheHack · 04-05-2011, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by IndefinentBlu

So is it a buy or should i get the Canadian release?

Canadian all the way. Correct aspect ratio and a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track.

davidthenikonuser · 04-05-2011, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by IndefinentBlu

So is it a buy or should i get the Canadian release?

well i'd say get the Canadian release as H20 is in the correct AR of 2.35:1 and this one is not.

AKORIS · 04-05-2011, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

I'm watching this right now... not bad. Average bitrate in the low 30s.

is in the 2:35 aspect ratio?

davidthenikonuser · 04-05-2011, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by AKORIS

is in the 2:35 aspect ratio?

No.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/4578563-post115.html

AKORIS · 04-05-2011, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by davidthenikonuser

No.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/4578563-post115.html

damn-- is is possible to get a good video release of this flick??? As far as I know-- it's never happened....

davidthenikonuser · 04-05-2011, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by AKORIS

damn-- is is possible to get a good video release of this flick??? As far as I know-- it's never happened....

The Canadian release is good, 2.35:1, DTS-HD MA 5.1, but 1080i. But I'll take 1080i over a cropped transfer any day.

CaptainZombie · 04-05-2011, 11:14 PM

Reporting back after watching most of this movie now, the PQ is decent and considering I have not watched the Alliance version I can't compare the two. Clarity and details can be good at times and then other times you know they could have done a better job with a full restoration. The film does feel a bit too dark, even in scenes with decent amount of lighting. I am not too happy that they went with the DTS-HD 2.0 on this release, but it does have a lot of punch to it.......just sucks knowing how good this would have sounded with a 5.1 mix.

For $10, this is worth picking up and I do not regret the purchase as this is light years ahead of the DVD release which is very murky looking and non anamorphic. I am just going to place this in a BD multicase with the DVD version just for the extras. I am guilty of liking films in 1.78 and 1.85 aspect ratios, but it does piss me off when they don't stick with the OAR.

ImportFanatic · 04-06-2011, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by CaptainZombie

For $10, this is worth picking up

No OAR automatically makes it a no purchase. I wouldn't even accept it if it was free.

VinnyBartowski · 04-06-2011, 12:16 AM

How sure are we in the cropping of the film?

Someone posted on the AVS Forums (and is backed by the movie's IMDB page) that H20 was shot in Super 35, meaning the image was cropped to widescreen for theatrical showings, but could be shown on 4:3 TV sets in full screen with added image at the top and bottom and very slight cropping on the sides.

If that's the case, then I assume the movie was filmed with the added image a 16:9 television set would offer in mind and could be technically seen as its official aspect ratio as well, as weird as that sounds. If so, I'll have to sleep on whether or not to cancel my pre-order. However, if the Echo Bridge release is truly cropped at the sides, I'm canceling it and purchasing the Alliance release.

ImportFanatic · 04-06-2011, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by VinnyBartowski

How sure are we in the cropping of the film?

Someone posted on the AVS Forums (and is backed by the movie's IMDB page) that H20 was shot in Super 35, meaning the image was cropped to widescreen for theatrical showings, but could be shown on 4:3 TV sets in full screen with added image at the top and bottom and very slight cropping on the sides.

If that's the case, then I assume the movie was filmed with the added image a 16:9 television set would offer in mind and could be technically seen as its official aspect ratio as well, as weird as that sounds. If so, I'll have to sleep on whether or not to cancel my pre-order. However, if the Echo Bridge release is truly cropped at the sides, I'm canceling it and purchasing the Alliance release.

Even if a film's aspect ratio is opened up, it still isn't the films original aspect ratio. Which as far as I'm concerned, STILL makes it a no buy.

VinnyBartowski · 04-06-2011, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportFanatic

Even if a film's aspect ratio is opened up, it still isn't the films original aspect ratio. Which as far as I'm concerned, STILL makes it a no buy.

I understand that reasoning, but if the movie was made and filmed with both ARs in mind aren't they technically meant to be seen either way?

28BlusLater · 04-06-2011, 01:02 AM

I'll be holding out for a release in the UK or something where hopefully it will be in 1080P, have the OAR, and have a 5.1 DTS-HD MA track.

AKORIS · 04-06-2011, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportFanatic

Even if a film's aspect ratio is opened up, it still isn't the films original aspect ratio. Which as far as I'm concerned, STILL makes it a no buy.

just wondering-- would AVATAR then be the same comparison??

BankytheHack · 04-06-2011, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by AKORIS

just wondering-- would AVATAR then be the same comparison??

The 16:9 ratio of Avatar is Cameron's preferred ratio of the film so it's not the same. Just because films are shot using Super 35 doesn't mean filmmakers don't care if the matte is opened up.

ImportFanatic · 04-06-2011, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by BankytheHack

The 16:9 ratio of Avatar is Cameron's preferred ratio of the film so it's not the same. Just because films are shot using Super 35 doesn't mean filmmakers don't care if the matte is opened up.

Exactly.

BankytheHack · 04-06-2011, 01:36 AM

Opening up the matte on 2.35:1 films is quickly becoming the new "fool screen". I'd say 95% of films show on HD channels are open matte, and it's a damn shame too. Even though they show a lot of crap movies, Showtime's HD channels at least broadcast them in their OAR. *golf clap

ghostsofjoy · 04-06-2011, 02:23 AM

I don't know what pissed me off more, the 2.0 audio mix or the aspect ratio. Ugh. Guess I'm sticking with the DVD for now.

jrmac2000 · 04-06-2011, 02:38 AM

As aggravating as it is, this is probably the only US release we will get. So unfortunate.

04-05-2011, 11:14 PM	#129
CaptainZombie Active Member Member since:Sep 2010 Blu-ray collection:10	Reporting back after watching most of this movie now, the PQ is decent and considering I have not watched the Alliance version I can't compare the two. Clarity and details can be good at times and then other times you know they could have done a better job with a full restoration. The film does feel a bit too dark, even in scenes with decent amount of lighting. I am not too happy that they went with the DTS-HD 2.0 on this release, but it does have a lot of punch to it.......just sucks knowing how good this would have sounded with a 5.1 mix. For $10, this is worth picking up and I do not regret the purchase as this is light years ahead of the DVD release which is very murky looking and non anamorphic. I am just going to place this in a BD multicase with the DVD version just for the extras. I am guilty of liking films in 1.78 and 1.85 aspect ratios, but it does piss me off when they don't stick with the OAR. Last edited by CaptainZombie; 04-05-2011 at 11:25 PM.

04-05-2011, 10:18 PM	#122
IndefinentBlu Banned Member since:Aug 2010 Location:U.S.A Blu-ray collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:5	So is it a buy or should i get the Canadian release?

04-06-2011, 12:16 AM	#131
VinnyBartowski Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2009 Blu-ray collection:61	How sure are we in the cropping of the film? Someone posted on the AVS Forums (and is backed by the movie's IMDB page) that H20 was shot in Super 35, meaning the image was cropped to widescreen for theatrical showings, but could be shown on 4:3 TV sets in full screen with added image at the top and bottom and very slight cropping on the sides. If that's the case, then I assume the movie was filmed with the added image a 16:9 television set would offer in mind and could be technically seen as its official aspect ratio as well, as weird as that sounds. If so, I'll have to sleep on whether or not to cancel my pre-order. However, if the Echo Bridge release is truly cropped at the sides, I'm canceling it and purchasing the Alliance release.

04-06-2011, 01:02 AM	#134
28BlusLater Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jun 2010 Home Theater Gallery:25 Blu-ray collection:341 Blu-ray reviews:4	I'll be holding out for a release in the UK or something where hopefully it will be in 1080P, have the OAR, and have a 5.1 DTS-HD MA track.

04-06-2011, 01:36 AM	#138
BankytheHack Active Member Member since:Jun 2009 Blu-ray collection:322 DVD collection:74	Opening up the matte on 2.35:1 films is quickly becoming the new "fool screen". I'd say 95% of films show on HD channels are open matte, and it's a damn shame too. Even though they show a lot of crap movies, Showtime's HD channels at least broadcast them in their OAR. *golf clap

04-06-2011, 02:23 AM	#139
ghostsofjoy Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:IN 4K collection:360 Blu-ray collection:803 Trading Score:6	I don't know what pissed me off more, the 2.0 audio mix or the aspect ratio. Ugh. Guess I'm sticking with the DVD for now.

04-06-2011, 02:38 AM	#140
jrmac2000 Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:South Carolina 4K collection:909 Blu-ray collection:6428 DVD collection:1015 Digital collection:480 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:3	As aggravating as it is, this is probably the only US release we will get. So unfortunate.

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