Zodiac (2007) (Director's Cut)

[mlock]

My copy is on its way from amazon.ca, be here in a couple days. Woo-hoo, I can finally retire my HD-DVD copy!

[JeffTheMovieGuy]

I saw this at Best Buy should I snatch it up?

[Mandalorian]

Originally Posted by JeffTheMovieGuy

I saw this at Best Buy should I snatch it up?

What do you think, Heisenberg?

[gettodamoofies]

Originally Posted by JeffTheMovieGuy

I saw this at Best Buy should I snatch it up?

Should you pick up a copy of my second favourite film of all time? Hmmm.... let me think on that one for a moment: YES!

[Edword]

Originally Posted by JeffTheMovieGuy

I saw this at Best Buy should I snatch it up?

Yes. Especially with the U&S going on right now.

[the_alpz]

Before the reissue I had only seen a few minutes of this movie on various movie channels and always heard good things. But when everyone on this site started making a huge amount of noise about the new release I decided to blind buy it from amazon.

One of the best movie buying decisions i've ever made. Absolutely loved Zodiac and it's one of my favorite crime movies ever.

[georgec]

Originally Posted by RJ Smoove

What do you think, Heisenberg?

Heisenberg says, "Relax."

[JeffTheMovieGuy]

Originally Posted by RJ Smoove

What do you think, Heisenberg?

A guy buys up the last copies of the blu ray and you think that of me?! No! I am the one who U&S at Best Buy.

[JeffTheMovieGuy]

I got a gift card ready to purchase this from Best Buy Online I had my hopes up and as I put the gift card number in and complete my order. Card wasn't activated properly. Talk about a dick in the chocolate pudding

[Villiam Hayes]

This is showing as $1 on amazon for some reason.
https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Zodiac-Blu-ray/61389/

Edit:The deal has gone again,it was obviously a mistake,I picked three for around the same price so we will see if it is fulfilled.

[AngelGraves13]

I bought 19 movies for $30

I doubt they will cancel the order. They must fulfill it...it's Amazon after all.

[gettodamoofies]

Originally Posted by AngelGraves13

I bought 19 movies for $30

I doubt they will cancel the order. They must fulfill it...it's Amazon after all.

They most definitely do not have to fulfil it. They might but I'd say it's been about 50/50 with regards to my luck when it comes to pricing errors. This is a pretty big error on their part. If they honour it then they're actually being extremely generous.

At any point up until they charge and dispatch items both the buyer and Amazon can cancel an order. We as consumers have rights to cancel and they have rights to correct errors. Amazon do often wear the cost of errors but that's simply a gesture towards the customer, not something they have to do.

[AngelGraves13]

Originally Posted by atexp80

They most definitely do not have to fulfil it. They might but I'd say it's been about 50/50 with regards to my luck when it comes to pricing errors. This is a pretty big error on their part. If they honour it then they're actually being extremely generous.

At any point up until they charge and dispatch items both the buyer and Amazon can cancel an order. We as consumers have rights to cancel and they have rights to correct errors. Amazon do often wear the cost of errors but that's simply a gesture towards the customer, not something they have to do.

Well they all just shipped, so I guess they did.

[Villiam Hayes]

I only ordered three,Zodiac being one,no shipping confirmation yet but fingers crossed.

[Mizu_Ger]

I ordered 7 titles for between $1.00 and $1.75 and the order is "Shipping Now". Bargain! I just got it in in time. When I completed the order I checked the prices and they had already gone back up.

[johnlg]

I ordered three, shipping now - didn't order many as I'm in the UK the freight charges are high.

Bargain!!

[Rick Grimes]

What is up with the International version being VC-1 and the U.S. MPEG4-AVC?

Read this forum as I'm in Australia, and I just popped my copy of Zodiac (I watched it 12 months back, thought it pretty damn good). Just got a big shock! VC-1 codec? Thought this was standard for Warner Bros movies so I thought nothing of it a year back... But the US has had an AVC transfer since 2009? What the...

As for the VC-1 transfer. The picture is a bit dark in parts and colours look muted. Overall, I was quite pleased with the transfer as there is a lot of clarity and fine detail abounds. Shots of San Francisco look fantastic. Was interesting to note that film at the beginning of the transfer (Warner Bros. logo) was full of scratches and dirt!

After reading the MPEG-4 AVC review, will have to pick up the US transfer... Maybe purchase it in October, next time I buy from Amazon US... When The Walking Dead Season 3 Limited Edition becomes available!
Zodiac is a great flick and definitely worth an upgrade to a higher quality transfer. The Seven Blu Ray transfer was fantastic. Does Fincher's work justice.

[Rick Grimes]

Think I answered my own question (Why VC-1 vs. AVC) through a bit of quick unintentional research.

I noticed Australia and other countries Zodiac releases were a year before the US release. The folks at WB International probably cranked out a VC-1 release and WB US said "Let's do it some justice. Pack it on 2 discs. Give it an AVC transfer, give the film room to breathe (31 Mbps vs. 19 Mbps). We can have extras in 1080 too!

The International version packs on a lot of audio and all the extras. I can see why the VC-1 transfer is so compressed compared to the AVC's 31+ Mbps.

[gettodamoofies]

^ Check the first post of the thread, all is explained regarding the original Paramount (US) vs. Warner Bros (international) versions.

[JimDiGriz]

Originally Posted by Rick Grimes

What is up with the International version being VC-1 and the U.S. MPEG4-AVC?

Read this forum as I'm in Australia, and I just popped my copy of Zodiac (I watched it 12 months back, thought it pretty damn good). Just got a big shock! VC-1 codec? Thought this was standard for Warner Bros movies so I thought nothing of it a year back... But the US has had an AVC transfer since 2009? What the...

As for the VC-1 transfer. The picture is a bit dark in parts and colours look muted. Overall, I was quite pleased with the transfer as there is a lot of clarity and fine detail abounds. Shots of San Francisco look fantastic. Was interesting to note that film at the beginning of the transfer (Warner Bros. logo) was full of scratches and dirt!

After reading the MPEG-4 AVC review, will have to pick up the US transfer... Maybe purchase it in October, next time I buy from Amazon US... When The Walking Dead Season 3 Limited Edition becomes available!
Zodiac is a great flick and definitely worth an upgrade to a higher quality transfer. The Seven Blu Ray transfer was fantastic. Does Fincher's work justice.

Had the same experience with my UK release. I thought it looked fantastic (one of the best looking blu's Ive seen) but it had lossy sound and non-HD extras (only one disc).

Kept the nice slipbox and gave the amaray away. Got the US one and it looks a tiny bit better maybe but has HD sound and extras of course. Didnt pay much either so very happy!