Rambo IV - Reviews and Reactions Thread - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

BStecke · 05-28-2008, 02:47 AM

I just finished watching this. VERY nice disc. PQ and AQ are exceptional. I only noticed a few white speckles throughout the whole film. The only flaw I saw was a bit of banding in one of the fade-to-black scenes, but it was pretty quick. Other than those, the PQ is great. SQ is wonderful too, a very spacious mix with a LOT of LFE! You'll find out if your sub is up to snuff or not with this one, as it dips pretty low in some scenes (the one that comes immediately to mind is the scene where Rambo is fashioning his knife). The surrounds are used very aggressively and overall I felt like I was right in the middle of the action. I definitely recommend this disc.

And yes, this does come with the two security stickers in addition to the top sticker, but all three of mine peeled off leaving no residue.

kr00k · 05-28-2008, 02:56 AM

Love the flick! Glad it's finally here got tired of seeing that preview on just about every bd. Loved the PQ and AQ.

Wreck · 05-28-2008, 02:59 AM

memorial day pushed mine back to recieving it tomm .. oh wells,I got the onkyo 605 in the mail today so plenty to play with.

I knew this had the potential to look good on blu due to all the cpu altered stuff in it. Saw it in theaters.

owa · 05-28-2008, 03:04 AM

Holy cow! Just got through watching it and I can't believe how violent/gory it was. Loved it though (the movie). I echo the others, PQ/SQ are good but noticed a few while speckles here and there. Really loved the rainy night scenes with the lights reflecting off the leaves and stuff. Looked great. I like the steely blue/gray color in those scenes.

Pseudoblu · 05-28-2008, 03:37 AM

bought this movie today.. price match at best buy from target 22.95 plus 10 reward cert.. total 13.00/change for the blu... and so worth it.. great movie.. sound quality 7.1 DTS MA.. must i say anymore..
John Rambo in his 60's pulls it off , Harrison Ford in his 60's doesn't get it done in that other 4th installment ..

greyrocket · 05-28-2008, 03:37 AM

yeah i watched this last week looked very good 9/10 and like others have said this is violent as hell wow.

BStecke · 05-28-2008, 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pseudoblu

John Rambo in his 60's pulls it off , Harrison Ford in his 60's doesn't get it done in that other 4th installment ..

I thought Harrison Ford was quite good . . . he just wasn't given much to work with

I'm checking out the BonusView commentary right now. Stallone is usually pretty good for this sort of thing.

tommyboy81 · 05-28-2008, 03:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BStecke

I thought Harrison Ford was quite good . . . he just wasn't given much to work with

I'm checking out the BonusView commentary right now. Stallone is usually pretty good for this sort of thing.

We might see Stallone do another Cobra film. Might as well. He's doing a good job bringing these Icons back so far.

Pseudoblu · 05-28-2008, 03:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BStecke

I thought Harrison Ford was quite good . . . he just wasn't given much to work with

I'm checking out the BonusView commentary right now. Stallone is usually pretty good for this sort of thing.

yeah i guess... i'm just so dissapointed that i am tearing the whole movie and everyone in it right now... just a big let down.

Rambo on the other hand when i saw it in Jan was a movie i thought would be a joke and walked out wishing the Blu Ray was released the next day..

BStecke · 05-28-2008, 03:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pseudoblu

yeah i guess... i'm just so dissapointed that i am tearing the whole movie and everyone in it right now... just a big let down.

Rambo on the other hand when i saw it in Jan was a movie i thought would be a joke and walked out wishing the Blu Ray was released the next day..

I'm definitely feeling you there. I'd recommend a second viewing for Jones though. I hated it the first time, but saw it a second and enjoyed it quite a bit. Definitely the worst of the series, but I had fun the second time. Loved Rambo through and through on the first viewing though.

Mr. Joshua · 05-28-2008, 03:54 AM

Looks amazing and sounds amazing. Wow body parts everywhere I loved it and in glorious blu-ray hi-def......

Mr. Joshua · 05-28-2008, 03:56 AM

I'd like to see the remake of Get Carter that Stallone did on blu-ray....

Marquoz · 05-28-2008, 05:32 AM

Just watched this tonight after buying it this morning. Excellent picture quality, night scenes as usual suffer a little, but nowhere near as much as other movies I've seen. The sound is beautiful! I was nearly blown out of my chair with the explosion! (You know which one I mean) Definately a must have for anybody that likes action movies in any way shape or form!

Marquoz · 05-28-2008, 05:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BStecke

And yes, this does come with the two security stickers in addition to the top sticker, but all three of mine peeled off leaving no residue.

Which don't work, was at Circuit City picking it up, and they had one in the very front I picked up. Didn't notice the lack of price tag, was looking the movie over and noticed the tape on the side was cut. Opened it a little, and the movie was gone. Put it back, picked up another one, and went on my merry way.

FilmFiend · 05-28-2008, 06:42 AM

I thought it wasn't bad.... I just rented it from BB (gonna return it tomorrow for that $1 credit..lol). I knew I'd like it from the beginning when the guy is *****ing at Rambo that he doesn't want anymore cobra's and Rambo just say's F@#k You... lol.. the action was great, I watched some extra footage on the weapons and they got one of the best guys in the biz to do the weapons and most of the gore was pretty realistic of what would happen with those weapons.... videogames have made me an expert on weapons now.. lol... loved the sniper, that was nice.

robertc88 · 05-28-2008, 01:54 PM

Rented it last night from Blockbuster and it is good to see them getting multiples of new BD releases.

Not the greatest story obviously but I did find it entertaining. Thought the PQ and AQ were very good.

Get some popcorn ready with your favorite accompanying beverage and you should be good to go as long as you don't have very high expectations.

Bigdog · 05-28-2008, 02:12 PM

Was a good movie short but action packed. The final fight seen was a good one, love that 50 cal turret gun sound.

Got a laugh also from watching the older trailers for rambo 1 through 3, they sound like some old 70's to 80's porno previews.

pitabun · 05-28-2008, 02:23 PM

I'll watch it tonight.

Picked it up from Blockbuster yesterday, but couldn't watch it because of the Lakers game... And what a great game it was.

Anyone notice the beefed up supply blockbuster has for this movie? When I went there they had like 10 copies. All other Blu-rays had 2 max.

Sky_Captain · 05-28-2008, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigdog

Was a good movie short but action packed. The final fight seen was a good one, love that 50 cal turret gun sound.

Got a laugh also from watching the older trailers for rambo 1 through 3, they sound like some old 70's to 80's porno previews.

I liked the Rambo III trailer. It reminded me how crap most of todays action movies are.

owa · 05-28-2008, 08:14 PM

Doubt anyone did but I'll ask anyway. Did anyone try the Molog feature? I did since I had checked out the BD-Live feature on Saw IV and wanted to see what kind of scenes they used on this one. It took a really, really, long time to download something though. I basically started the process and then switched inputs and watched TV for a while, just checking on it occasionally. Eventually, I had some sort of error but was able to launch the feature. I just ended up watching the demo of it though. Anyway, just curious if anyone tried the feature and if so, did things load quickly or did it take a while?

05-28-2008, 03:04 AM	#24
owa Blu-ray Knight Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 96	Holy cow! Just got through watching it and I can't believe how violent/gory it was. Loved it though (the movie). I echo the others, PQ/SQ are good but noticed a few while speckles here and there. Really loved the rainy night scenes with the lights reflecting off the leaves and stuff. Looked great. I like the steely blue/gray color in those scenes. Last edited by owa; 05-28-2008 at 03:08 AM.

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05-28-2008, 02:47 AM	#21
BStecke Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	I just finished watching this. VERY nice disc. PQ and AQ are exceptional. I only noticed a few white speckles throughout the whole film. The only flaw I saw was a bit of banding in one of the fade-to-black scenes, but it was pretty quick. Other than those, the PQ is great. SQ is wonderful too, a very spacious mix with a LOT of LFE! You'll find out if your sub is up to snuff or not with this one, as it dips pretty low in some scenes (the one that comes immediately to mind is the scene where Rambo is fashioning his knife). The surrounds are used very aggressively and overall I felt like I was right in the middle of the action. I definitely recommend this disc. And yes, this does come with the two security stickers in addition to the top sticker, but all three of mine peeled off leaving no residue.

05-28-2008, 02:56 AM	#22
kr00k Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Long Beach,CA Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:699 Digital collection:11 Trading Score:92	Love the flick! Glad it's finally here got tired of seeing that preview on just about every bd. Loved the PQ and AQ.

05-28-2008, 02:59 AM	#23
Wreck Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2008 Location:H-town To Indy PSNetwork: HERETOWRECK Trophy Level: (12) Blu-ray collection:249 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:58	memorial day pushed mine back to recieving it tomm .. oh wells,I got the onkyo 605 in the mail today so plenty to play with. I knew this had the potential to look good on blu due to all the cpu altered stuff in it. Saw it in theaters.

05-28-2008, 03:37 AM	#25
Pseudoblu Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Wisconsin Blu-ray collection:55 Blu-ray reviews: 23	bought this movie today.. price match at best buy from target 22.95 plus 10 reward cert.. total 13.00/change for the blu... and so worth it.. great movie.. sound quality 7.1 DTS MA.. must i say anymore.. John Rambo in his 60's pulls it off , Harrison Ford in his 60's doesn't get it done in that other 4th installment ..

05-28-2008, 03:37 AM	#26
greyrocket Active Member Member since:May 2007 Home Theater Gallery:11 Blu-ray collection:159 Blu-ray reviews:6	yeah i watched this last week looked very good 9/10 and like others have said this is violent as hell wow.

05-28-2008, 03:54 AM	#31
Mr. Joshua Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2007 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:153	Looks amazing and sounds amazing. Wow body parts everywhere I loved it and in glorious blu-ray hi-def......

05-28-2008, 03:56 AM	#32
Mr. Joshua Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2007 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:153	I'd like to see the remake of Get Carter that Stallone did on blu-ray....

05-28-2008, 05:32 AM	#33
Marquoz Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:New Orleans Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:167 Trading Score:2	Just watched this tonight after buying it this morning. Excellent picture quality, night scenes as usual suffer a little, but nowhere near as much as other movies I've seen. The sound is beautiful! I was nearly blown out of my chair with the explosion! (You know which one I mean) Definately a must have for anybody that likes action movies in any way shape or form!

05-28-2008, 06:42 AM	#35
FilmFiend Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Toronto, ON Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:67	I thought it wasn't bad.... I just rented it from BB (gonna return it tomorrow for that $1 credit..lol). I knew I'd like it from the beginning when the guy is *****ing at Rambo that he doesn't want anymore cobra's and Rambo just say's F@#k You... lol.. the action was great, I watched some extra footage on the weapons and they got one of the best guys in the biz to do the weapons and most of the gore was pretty realistic of what would happen with those weapons.... videogames have made me an expert on weapons now.. lol... loved the sniper, that was nice.

05-28-2008, 01:54 PM	#36
robertc88 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007	Rented it last night from Blockbuster and it is good to see them getting multiples of new BD releases. Not the greatest story obviously but I did find it entertaining. Thought the PQ and AQ were very good. Get some popcorn ready with your favorite accompanying beverage and you should be good to go as long as you don't have very high expectations.

05-28-2008, 02:12 PM	#37
Bigdog Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:14 Blu-ray reviews:1	Was a good movie short but action packed. The final fight seen was a good one, love that 50 cal turret gun sound. Got a laugh also from watching the older trailers for rambo 1 through 3, they sound like some old 70's to 80's porno previews.

05-28-2008, 02:23 PM	#38
pitabun Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Orange County, CA	I'll watch it tonight. Picked it up from Blockbuster yesterday, but couldn't watch it because of the Lakers game... And what a great game it was. Anyone notice the beefed up supply blockbuster has for this movie? When I went there they had like 10 copies. All other Blu-rays had 2 max.

05-28-2008, 08:14 PM	#40
owa Blu-ray Knight Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 96	Doubt anyone did but I'll ask anyway. Did anyone try the Molog feature? I did since I had checked out the BD-Live feature on Saw IV and wanted to see what kind of scenes they used on this one. It took a really, really, long time to download something though. I basically started the process and then switched inputs and watched TV for a while, just checking on it occasionally. Eventually, I had some sort of error but was able to launch the feature. I just ended up watching the demo of it though. Anyway, just curious if anyone tried the feature and if so, did things load quickly or did it take a while?

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