Basic Instinct (1992) (Unrated Director's Cut)

[Oblivion138]

Originally Posted by toodeepuntilnow

I feel dirty for owning and liking BI but it's a true guilty pleasure. I'm not overly concerned with top end PQ on this one.

And that's cool. There are some BD's I own where the PQ isn't top-notch, nor do I care that much, so long as it's cheap, and better than the DVD. We all have films that we love, and for those, we want the best possible transfer...then there are films that we kinda like, or are guilty pleasures, and for those, we're not as discerning.

That said, I'd never start a thread entitled "The Ninth Gate Incredible Detail." haha

[PeterTHX]

Originally Posted by hidef al

I notice that Basic Instinct has two different colored titles on the spine. One has the word "Basic" in red and the other has it in white. Just wanted to share this.

You bought Good Luck Chuck?

[Hulkster]

Originally Posted by PeterTHX

You bought Good Luck Chuck?

Well i was more worried about Jessica Albas The Eye remake.

[filmmusic]

I wanted to ask:
Do we have any reasons to believe that a remastered Basic instict is on the way?
The picture isn't perfect from what i see in the reviews, and judging from the screenshots thay have removed a lot of grain, haven't they?

[smp]

Originally Posted by filmmusic

judging from the screenshots thay have removed a lot of grain, haven't they?

Yes. The UK Optimum disc is much better (no digital tampering).

[HeavyHitter]

Originally Posted by filmmusic

I wanted to ask:
Do we have any reasons to believe that a remastered Basic instict is on the way?
The picture isn't perfect from what i see in the reviews, and judging from the screenshots thay have removed a lot of grain, haven't they?

It's an older transfer that appears to have been DNR'd to some degree. I have the disc, but haven't watched it in several years. Maybe I will give it a spin sometime.

My guess is this will be the best we will ever see it on Blu-ray. Studios just aren't willing to pony up the cash to remaster most catalog titles --- especially ones like these.

[HeavyHitter]

Originally Posted by smp

Yes. The UK Optimum disc is much better (no digital tampering).

The U.S. version has better contrast and seemingly better encoding (based on those comparison shots).

[slimdude]

Originally Posted by HeavyHitter

The U.S. version has better contrast and seemingly better encoding (based on those comparison shots).

To me, the UK release have a better, more natural looking transfer than the U.S, and it's has DTS-HD 5.1 lossless audio.

[KRW1]

Originally Posted by toodeepuntilnow

I feel dirty for owning and liking BI but it's a true guilty pleasure. I'm not overly concerned with top end PQ on this one.

It's really not. I studied film for a bit once, and there was a whole lecture dedicated to just this film. There's absolutely tons of stuff in there relating to gender roles and so on, it's practically an art-house movie. I wouldn't mind picking it up for another look. Not see it since the VHS days.

[bigdaddyhorse]

Originally Posted by KRW1

It's really not. I studied film for a bit once, and there was a whole lecture dedicated to just this film. There's absolutely tons of stuff in there relating to gender roles and so on, it's practically an art-house movie. I wouldn't mind picking it up for another look. Not see it since the VHS days.

Have you ever seen it widescreen then? It's such a better movie in full form, awesome cinematography on display in 2.35.

[filmmusic]

Originally Posted by smp

Yes. The UK Optimum disc is much better (no digital tampering).

oh thanks.
yes it seems better concerning grain.
Is there any difference between the 2 Blurays in the film?
I mean the US release seems 3 seconds longer.
Maybe it's a shot that they cut in the UK, or is it just logos?

[smp]

Originally Posted by filmmusic

Is there any difference between the 2 Blurays in the film?

No difference, the UK release in uncut.

[filmmusic]

Originally Posted by smp

No difference, the UK release in uncut.

Thanks!

[KRW1]

Originally Posted by bigdaddyhorse

Have you ever seen it widescreen then? It's such a better movie in full form, awesome cinematography on display in 2.35.

Only widescreen VHS. Projected. You can imagine how bad it looked but the cinematography still shone through.

[HeavyHitter]

I still remember seeing this movie on opening weekend with my girlfriend at the time. I was 20. I remember leaving the theater and was thinking, wow on several levels.

[grim_tales]

Does the UK BD have any extras? I still have the old UK SE DVD but would like to keep the extras

[PeterTHX]

Originally Posted by slimdude

To me, the UK release have a better, more natural looking transfer than the U.S, and it's has DTS-HD 5.1 lossless audio.

aka DTS-HD MA.

Not the DTS-HD HR of the Lionsgate.

[slimdude]

Originally Posted by PeterTHX

aka DTS-HD MA.

Not the DTS-HD HR of the Lionsgate.

I forgot the MA, but yes it's 5.1.

[HeavyHitter]

Alright, having watched the U.S. version a few nights ago, there is no question the DNR is distracting.

Is the UK version region free?

[PeterTHX]

Originally Posted by HeavyHitter

Alright, having watched the U.S. version a few nights ago, there is no question the DNR is distracting.

Are you saying Sharon Stone looks waxed?