The Best Film like transfers onto Blu-ray. - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

Mahatma · 09-03-2009, 02:13 PM

I liked 'Adventures of baron Munchausen'.Really got a different feel to it from the DVD,and colours,blacklevel and sharpness was bumped up.Ok,abit grainy,but I really felt like I was having a theatrical atmosphere watching that film on my 46" fullHD screen.

Maybe it helps it being one of my top 10 movies too

Blu-Runner · 09-03-2009, 02:14 PM

Close Encounters

Ray_Rogers · 09-03-2009, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benricci

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=78743

Doesn't apply since this is a thread about the retainment of FILM GRAIN. No idiotic words such as "3D POP" apply. If I wanted 3D POP, I'd go buy a 12 ounce can of Canada Dry ginger ale.

This is a thread about Blu titles which keep the grain.
Okay, which titles out of the Dirty Harry series keep the grain including Dirty Harry and Magnum Force?

I keep telling you users, GIMME OLDER TITLES DAMMIT!

benricci · 09-03-2009, 08:34 PM

You need to chill with the attitude, seriously. It's really off-putting.

The reason I posted that link is so others could take a look at the mega-thread where we've already been discussing the blu-rays with the best transfers. No where did I mention or allude to anything about "3D pop" or removing grain.

Jeez...

Ray_Rogers · 09-03-2009, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benricci

You need to chill with the attitude, seriously. It's really off-putting.

The reason I posted that link is so others could take a look at the mega-thread where we've already been discussing the blu-rays with the best transfers. No where did I mention or allude to anything about "3D pop" or removing grain.

Jeez...

No no no, I'm just talking in general about the 3D POP thing since I consider the nomenclature a bunch of malarkey.

I still stand by my wanting to add older titles to the list! I'm gonna look online to alot of screencapture sites I go on for some ideas.
Isn't American Psycho (AUS) superior to the US one?

FindYourWay · 09-03-2009, 08:44 PM

Romancing The Stone
Poltergeist

Beta Man · 09-03-2009, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ray_Rogers

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Isn't American Psycho (AUS) superior to the US one?

By all accounts "yes" although I haven't seen the AUS version..... but have the DVD and U.S. BD versions.

Ray_Rogers · 09-03-2009, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beta Man

By all accounts "yes" although I haven't seen the AUS version..... but have the DVD and U.S. BD versions.

Should I blind buy the AUS release? Which AUS e-tailer is the best for prices and shipping? I don't mind importing it's just I've never ordered anything from Australia before.

GGX · 09-03-2009, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ray_Rogers

Should I blind buy the AUS release? Which AUS e-tailer is the best for prices and shipping? I don't mind importing it's just I've never ordered anything from Australia before.

http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/dvd/d...blu-ray/382634

Exactly where I bought mine. Although not currently in stock.

Sussudio · 09-03-2009, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beta Man

By all accounts "yes" although I haven't seen the AUS version..... but have the DVD and U.S. BD versions.

YOU have the DVD too??

Beaner666 · 09-03-2009, 11:28 PM

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
Assault on Precinct 13

(original releases, NOT the re-makes)

I don't know if Precinct 13 counts since it was a Lowry restoration, but the original TCM defintely should be used as the standard on how you can make an old low budget film look brand new while still retaining the grain and old school charm that it is known for.

syncguy · 09-03-2009, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clark Kent

I am not sure the James Bond Blu-rays are a good addition to a list of this kind. While they look good considered on their own merits, Lowry performed extensive digital processing on most of them. Check the credits of each Blu-ray if you do not believe me. They really do not look like exact duplicates of the original film prints as a moviegoer would have seen upon release. They all have been grain-reduced to a point, with varying effects.

They still look very good, but film-like is not the most accurate characterization I would use for them.

Okay. I have never seen Dr. No and From Russia with Love in the theaters. So, I cannot compare. However, I felt that they have the filmic look and far superior to electronically enhanced some recent blu-ray transfers with electronic-like look.

Brandon · 09-03-2009, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beta Man

I've considered blind-buying this..... Would like to rent it.... but Netflix doesn't carry it. Not sure if it's getting released in the U.S. anytime soon. I think there is a review up on this site though.

If you like martial arts films at all, I highly recommend Ip Man, confidently enough for even a blind buy. I don't really watch them much anymore, I think I've kind of grown away from those kinds of movies, but Ip Man might be the best martial arts movie I've ever seen. Love it.

syncguy · 09-04-2009, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrandonT

If you like martial arts films at all, I highly recommend Ip Man, confidently enough for even a blind buy. I don't really watch them much anymore, I think I've kind of grown away from those kinds of movies, but Ip Man might be the best martial arts movie I've ever seen. Love it.

How do you compare with Enter the Dragon.

Kryptonic · 09-04-2009, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benricci

You're right, for the most part they look way better than the crappy release prints used in the 60s and 70s.

This is true. By going back to the original negative, the original film that was in the camera on the day, they were able to get the purest look possible.

As for Goldeneye, I preferred the Ultimate Edition transfer. It looked more like I remember it looked in theaters and the Special Edition DVD while it looked fine, looked a little overly bright for my taste. The framing was a non-issue for me, as it made no discernible difference. Given Campbell's involvement in the DVD, he may have helped with the transfer as well.

Suntory_Times · 09-04-2009, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Dragon

Hellboy: The Golden Army

This was shot using digital cameras.

I'd add.

Quantum of solace
La Vie En Rose
Resident Evil: Extinction
Sunshine
AVP: Requiem
Babel (the grain is obsoletely beautiful in this film)
Match Point

saprano · 09-04-2009, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clark Kent

I am not sure the James Bond Blu-rays are a good addition to a list of this kind. While they look good considered on their own merits, Lowry performed extensive digital processing on most of them. Check the credits of each Blu-ray if you do not believe me. They really do not look like exact duplicates of the original film prints as a moviegoer would have seen upon release. They all have been grain-reduced to a point, with varying effects.

They still look very good, but film-like is not the most accurate characterization I would use for them.

This is the second time im hearing about LD removing grain from their movies. someone else mentioned the samething here https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...54&postcount=9

Why do they do that? i thought LD was similar to criterion in keeping grain intact?

Kryptonic · 09-04-2009, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saprano

This is the second time im hearing about LD removing grain from their movies. someone else mentioned the samething here https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...54&postcount=9

Why do they do that? i thought LD was similar to criterion in keeping grain intact?

They do. Check out the restoration on Indiana Jones, Star Wars, Once Upon a Time in the West, and of course the Bond films. They all have very film-like transfers, IMO.

saprano · 09-04-2009, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Suntory_Times

This was shot using digital cameras.

Really? it doesn't look like it.

You can add burn after reading.

gvortex7 · 09-04-2009, 01:21 AM

My Polish version of Equilibrium and The Enemy at the Gates. They're both great in this regard.

09-03-2009, 08:34 PM	#24
benricci Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1	You need to chill with the attitude, seriously. It's really off-putting. The reason I posted that link is so others could take a look at the mega-thread where we've already been discussing the blu-rays with the best transfers. No where did I mention or allude to anything about "3D pop" or removing grain. Jeez... Last edited by benricci; 09-03-2009 at 08:38 PM.

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09-03-2009, 02:13 PM	#21
Mahatma Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2009 Location:A bit off... Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:247 Blu-ray reviews:8	I liked 'Adventures of baron Munchausen'.Really got a different feel to it from the DVD,and colours,blacklevel and sharpness was bumped up.Ok,abit grainy,but I really felt like I was having a theatrical atmosphere watching that film on my 46" fullHD screen. Maybe it helps it being one of my top 10 movies too

09-03-2009, 02:14 PM	#22
Blu-Runner Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:85 Blu-ray collection:203 DVD collection:3 Trading Score:16	Close Encounters

09-03-2009, 08:44 PM	#26
FindYourWay Special Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:LA, CA	Romancing The Stone Poltergeist

09-03-2009, 11:28 PM	#31
Beaner666 Active Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Hickory Hills, IL USA (Chicagoland)	The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Assault on Precinct 13 (original releases, NOT the re-makes) I don't know if Precinct 13 counts since it was a Lowry restoration, but the original TCM defintely should be used as the standard on how you can make an old low budget film look brand new while still retaining the grain and old school charm that it is known for.

09-04-2009, 01:21 AM	#40
gvortex7 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Fort Lauderdale, FL Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:105	My Polish version of Equilibrium and The Enemy at the Gates. They're both great in this regard.

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