Got Michael Clayton & In the Valley of Elah on Blu-ray today - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

bajor27 · 02-11-2008, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by gvortex7

I could have sworn that WB has already publicly stated that going forward all of their releases will contain lossless audio tracks. I guess Michael Clayton proves that to be somewhat of a lie.

I beleive the digital bits recently posted that Warner will be moving to lossless on all titles, but I'm sure the specs for MC were nailed down months ago.

How is the movie anyway? The lossy audio and apparent 20GB size have made it a definite no purchase for me at this point, but I was thinking of renting it.

Delta_FX · 02-12-2008, 12:07 AM

Michael Clayton is one confusing movie. I had no clue what the hell was going on most of the movie...

Anyways, have you seen American Gangster yet? I plan on getting the 3-disc edition next Tuesday.

discipline · 02-12-2008, 09:04 AM

Took a quick look at the PQ of the movies just now (haven't watched them yet though).

Both movies video bitrate frequents between 14 and 20 Mbps (like most other Warner movies). Michael Clayton is a bit soft for my liking but with good dark scenes. In the valley of Elah, I thought, had a sharper image and it seemed like the best enconding (of the two) to me.

Menus and trailers on both discs are in 1080i

Polyh3dron · 02-19-2008, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by MPoozy

Just to warn you guys, Valley of Elah had a lot of noise added during the digital intermediate process. The grain will be crawling like it was in 300. so be prepared!!!

Yep, they intentionally put grain in it in post, plus it was shot on Super 35.

Grain-fest CONFIRMED.

The Don · 02-20-2008, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Delta_FX

Michael Clayton is one confusing movie. I had no clue what the hell was going on most of the movie...

Anyways, have you seen American Gangster yet? I plan on getting the 3-disc edition next Tuesday.

MC is one of those movies that morans will end up saying "what's going on?" about 1 hour into the movie..

I have learned years ago to watch the movie all the way through before I even begin asking a question...that's why it's 2 hours and not 1 hour...

movies always explain themselves when you watch the entire thing...

Gamma_Winstead · 02-20-2008, 01:03 AM

I'm watching MC now and it has a very "Slick" look to it. I like it. The movie itself is a bit confusing. BUT I love those kind of movies. I like ones that make you think.

The Don · 02-20-2008, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by gamma626

I'm watching MC now and it has a very "Slick" look to it. I like it. The movie itself is a bit confusing. BUT I love those kind of movies. I like ones that make you think.

exactly...I liked the PQ and the movie itself..

I mean it's no Apocalypto or anything...those friggin black bars are cancer!

..but it's definitely Blu quality..

Gamma_Winstead · 02-20-2008, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by The Don

exactly...I liked the PQ and the movie itself..

I mean it's no Apocalypto or anything...those friggin black bars are cancer!

..but it's definitely Blu quality..

Since July (When I got my PS3) I have come to like the black bars. for some reason it makes movies look higher budget or some thing like that. I can't take a serious movie in the 1:85:1 ratio. It doesnt seem right to me. Superbad on the other hand is just fine like it is.

The Don · 02-20-2008, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by gamma626

Since July (When I got my PS3) I have come to like the black bars. for some reason it makes movies look higher budget or some thing like that. I can't take a serious movie in the 1:85:1 ratio. It doesnt seem right to me. Superbad on the other hand is just fine like it is.

oh I should have inserted :sarcasm:

Gamma_Winstead · 02-20-2008, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by The Don

oh I should have inserted :sarcasm:

I know you were being sarcastic. It's just that I saw a couple of stupid posts today. Like
"Lost looks the best because you can see the whole picture not just part of it."

The Don · 02-20-2008, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by gamma626

I know you were being sarcastic. It's just that I saw a couple of stupid posts today. Like
"Lost looks the best because you can see the whole picture not just part of it."

oh ahaha...I like apocalypto because it looks like a vivid painting on my HD set...

Superbad is fine because the PQ is definitely Blu and it takes up the whole screen...

some movies don't require WS....

take TMNT for instance....no reason for that movie to have black bars what-so-ever...

TMNT is the only movie that I was put the black bars on blast for.....I thought it was pointless...

other than that I look at FS movies on Blu as a treat for the sheer fact that it's great for showing off the PQ....

but for cinema...I'll take the movie any way the director intended it....except for animated movies because it truly is pointless IMO....

Gamma_Winstead · 02-20-2008, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by The Don

oh ahaha...I like apocalypto because it looks like a vivid painting on my HD set...

Superbad is fine because the PQ is definitely Blu and it takes up the whole screen...

some movies don't require WS....

take TMNT for instance....no reason for that movie to have black bars what-so-ever...

TMNT is the only movie that I was put the black bars on blast for.....I thought it was pointless...

other than that I look at FS movies on Blu as a treat for the sheer fact that it's great for showing off the PQ....

but for cinema...I'll take the movie any way the director intended it....except for animated movies because it truly is pointless IMO....

I also think that oscar style dramas look weird in 1:85:1.

Superbad doesnt need to be filmed at 2:35/4:1. Comedys just don't need that. same with animation. Unless its picsar.

ClaytonMG · 02-20-2008, 03:53 AM

My copy of Michael Clayton hovers around 20mbps, but actually ends up hitting 48 in some places... I also noticed the lack of compression artifacts which I've come to expect from WB and the grain looked natural, which is something I don't expect from WB.

blackhawktraffic · 02-20-2008, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by gamma626

I also think that oscar style dramas look weird in 1:85:1.

Superbad doesnt need to be filmed at 2:35/4:1. Comedys just don't need that. same with animation. Unless its picsar.

yeah I have always wondered why some directors chose certain aspect ratios for certain movies...like Spielberg is all over the place with his, WOTW was 1:85 yet Munich was 2:35 and they came out the same year, same thing with Minority Report (would die to have that on Blu) and Catch Me if you Can.

Polyh3dron · 02-20-2008, 10:35 AM

I'm hoping that more directors decide to film their movies in the 1.85:1 aspect ration now with the advent of widescreen HDTVs and Blu-ray.

pitmosher · 12-17-2011, 04:24 AM

i got a weird copy of Michael Clayton today, its got one of the ugliest slipcovers ive seen. its basically just a picture of the BD. the back of it says french version , but it doesnt look like the french version reviewed on this site. have a looksy

AnimeOnBlu · 12-17-2011, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by pitmosher

i got a weird copy of Michael Clayton today, its got one of the ugliest slipcovers ive seen. its basically just a picture of the BD. the back of it says french version , but it doesnt look like the french version reviewed on this site. have a looksy

That is the Canadian version.

pitmosher · 12-17-2011, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by AnimeOnBlu

That is the Canadian version.

cool, thanks for the info!

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02-12-2008, 12:07 AM	#22
Delta_FX Active Member Member since:Jan 2007	Michael Clayton is one confusing movie. I had no clue what the hell was going on most of the movie... Anyways, have you seen American Gangster yet? I plan on getting the 3-disc edition next Tuesday.

02-12-2008, 09:04 AM	#23
discipline Active Member Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray reviews:20	Took a quick look at the PQ of the movies just now (haven't watched them yet though). Both movies video bitrate frequents between 14 and 20 Mbps (like most other Warner movies). Michael Clayton is a bit soft for my liking but with good dark scenes. In the valley of Elah, I thought, had a sharper image and it seemed like the best enconding (of the two) to me. Menus and trailers on both discs are in 1080i

02-20-2008, 01:03 AM	#26
Gamma_Winstead Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:U.S.G. Ishimura 4K collection:118 Blu-ray collection:764 Blu-ray reviews: 36 Trading Score:6	I'm watching MC now and it has a very "Slick" look to it. I like it. The movie itself is a bit confusing. BUT I love those kind of movies. I like ones that make you think.

02-20-2008, 03:53 AM	#33
ClaytonMG Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2006 Location:New Brighton, MN Home Theater Gallery:16 4K collection:842 Blu-ray collection:2381 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	My copy of Michael Clayton hovers around 20mbps, but actually ends up hitting 48 in some places... I also noticed the lack of compression artifacts which I've come to expect from WB and the grain looked natural, which is something I don't expect from WB.

02-20-2008, 10:35 AM	#35
Polyh3dron Senior Member Member since:Dec 2006	I'm hoping that more directors decide to film their movies in the 1.85:1 aspect ration now with the advent of widescreen HDTVs and Blu-ray.

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