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degas · 05-17-2007, 03:59 PM

So, has anyone watched this yet?
How's the PQ...?

movies3 · 05-17-2007, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by degas

So, has anyone watched this yet?
How's the PQ...?

not me, didnt know if i should buy it or not

onyxx · 05-17-2007, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DR-SA10

I'm in the Uk can anyone tell me if its Region Free?

All Warner releases are region free...

BlackMamba · 05-17-2007, 08:14 PM

it's a great movie for those you wondering. Can't attest to PQ/AQ because I don't have it yet on BR.

BuyHDOnline · 05-22-2007, 10:31 PM

Anyone seen this one yet? If so how was it...

Lsalas76 · 05-23-2007, 08:22 PM

I'm wondering the same. I was going to buy Iwo Jima and flags of our fathers and Apocalypto but opted to rent them from netflix first.

Wish I could help you but I'm in the same boat. I hear very good things about it though. Hopefully some folks on here can provide us with some reviews.

By the time I watch it, there will probably be plenty of reviews out there.

PeterTHX · 05-23-2007, 08:53 PM

Excellent movie.

Also, finally a Warner film with Dolby TrueHD!

Ascended_Saiyan · 05-23-2007, 09:29 PM

I haven't cracked this one open, yet, but it is great to see a TrueHD track on a BD from Warner Bros.

David Vaughn · 05-23-2007, 10:03 PM

No review discs were sent out from Warner on this one. I have put an email into them to find out if they planned on sending them out for review or not. I'll try and post back when I find out.

Scorxpion · 05-24-2007, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by lsalas76

I'm wondering the same. I was going to buy Iwo Jima and flags of our fathers and Apocalypto but opted to rent them from netflix first.

Wish I could help you but I'm in the same boat. I hear very good things about it though. Hopefully some folks on here can provide us with some reviews.

By the time I watch it, there will probably be plenty of reviews out there.

Hello already Iwo Jima and flags of our fathers and Apocalypto Got 5/5 for PQ and Sound Quality.
BD now is going to another phase of Beyond high definition.

You can find Apocalypto review on upcomingdiscs.com,
Flags of our fathers on hometheaterspot.com

Ascended_Saiyan · 05-24-2007, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Scorxpion

Hello already Iwo Jima and flags of our fathers and Apocalypto Got 5/5 for PQ and Sound Quality.
BD now is going to another phase of Beyond high definition.

You can find Apocalypto review on upcomingdiscs.com,
Flags of our fathers on hometheaterspot.com

It made me sick to see a 5/5 PQ for this title when Apocalypto got 4/5 PQ on HighDefDigest. That's why I go by HomeTheaterSpot reviews for the final word on things.

Jim L · 05-24-2007, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Ascended_Saiyan

It made me sick to see a 5/5 PQ for this title when Apocalypto got 4/5 PQ on HighDefDigest. That's why I go by HomeTheaterSpot reviews for the final word on things.

Chad at HomeTheaterSpot is a much more reliable reviewer than Peter Bracke and crew.

As I've noted elsewhere, any Warner title is assumed a 5/5 on picture quality, and he doesn't mark down for minor flaws.

I think he uses a different scale for anything that's not HD DVD. (Note he also gave a 4/5 on PQ to Casino Royale and Rocky Balboa). He hates BD, AVC, MPEG-2, Sony, Disney, or something. He's very biased.

I don't take their reviews seriously any more.

Scorxpion · 05-24-2007, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Ascended_Saiyan

It made me sick to see a 5/5 PQ for this title when Apocalypto got 4/5 PQ on HighDefDigest. That's why I go by HomeTheaterSpot reviews for the final word on things.

Correct my friend 100% percent ,HOMETHEATERSPOT.com a website you can count on.I like their reviews 1st Rate always

Coltboy · 05-24-2007, 01:14 PM

I am really hoping that the re are more battle sequences in this one than Flags, i ordered it it should be here friday. can't wait

BlackMamba · 05-24-2007, 01:24 PM

the whole 2nd half of the movie is kind of a continuing battle sequence, but you're not always in the battle if you know what I mean (but you [japanese soldiers] are constantly surrounded and in danger). The 1st half has no battle sequences, but I think it's still great (if not better) because of the planning involved and backstory of the various characters.

BlackMamba · 05-24-2007, 12:54 PM

Even more reason to pick up this movie (and Flags which also scored quite well). I might also note that while Letters was intended to be a sister piece to Flags commercially (in the US), it turned out to be one of those cases where the little brother outshone the big brother (in terms of critical acclaim).

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/lettersfromiwojima.html

Other 5 star PQ/AQ titles include NIN Beside you in Time (Blu-ray/HD-DVD), Pirates 1+2 (Blu-ray) and the Matrix Trilogy (HD-DVD)

Coltboy · 05-24-2007, 01:30 PM

So many war movies are made in the U.S. and are bysis, naturally

there has been few films made from our enemies point of view. While, yes they were wrong when trying to take over the world, it is a story of the "little guy" traped in the big picture of poloticians.

BlackMamba · 05-24-2007, 01:53 PM

true. Also, some wars movies try to play too much on American's sense of patriotism which I think cheapens the movie. The fact that Letters takes time to look at the war from the enemy's side shows understanding which is cool. Anyone know the name of the older movie that looks at WWII from the Nazi's side?

Coltboy · 05-24-2007, 01:58 PM

There were a few TV series and movies on that, one is DAS BOOT was one, War and rememberance,...... Hitler, the last 10 days, Shinlers list, and a few other ones that i have seen but can't remember the titles.

I am perty sure Micheal Moore made a movie about Nazi's....... he is one ain't he?

BlackMamba · 05-24-2007, 02:13 PM

cool, thanks

05-22-2007, 10:31 PM	#5
BuyHDOnline Member Member since:May 2007 Location:New York	Reviews on Letters from Iwo Jima? Anyone seen this one yet? If so how was it...

05-24-2007, 12:54 PM	#16
BlackMamba Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2006 Blu-ray reviews:3	LETTERS FROM IWO JIMA joins exclusive 5 star PQ/AQ club at HighDefDigest Even more reason to pick up this movie (and Flags which also scored quite well). I might also note that while Letters was intended to be a sister piece to Flags commercially (in the US), it turned out to be one of those cases where the little brother outshone the big brother (in terms of critical acclaim). http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/lettersfromiwojima.html Other 5 star PQ/AQ titles include NIN Beside you in Time (Blu-ray/HD-DVD), Pirates 1+2 (Blu-ray) and the Matrix Trilogy (HD-DVD)

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05-17-2007, 03:59 PM	#1
degas Senior Member Member since:Jan 2007 iTunes collection:1317 Blu-ray reviews:3	So, has anyone watched this yet? How's the PQ...?

05-17-2007, 08:14 PM	#4
BlackMamba Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2006 Blu-ray reviews:3	it's a great movie for those you wondering. Can't attest to PQ/AQ because I don't have it yet on BR.

05-23-2007, 08:22 PM	#6
Lsalas76 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Location:USA 4K collection:391 Blu-ray collection:831 DVD collection:29 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:225	I'm wondering the same. I was going to buy Iwo Jima and flags of our fathers and Apocalypto but opted to rent them from netflix first. Wish I could help you but I'm in the same boat. I hear very good things about it though. Hopefully some folks on here can provide us with some reviews. By the time I watch it, there will probably be plenty of reviews out there.

05-23-2007, 08:53 PM	#7
PeterTHX Banned Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Blu-ray collection:563 Trading Score:14	Excellent movie. Also, finally a Warner film with Dolby TrueHD!

05-23-2007, 09:29 PM	#8
Ascended_Saiyan Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Atlanta, Georgia Blu-ray collection:608 Trading Score:1	I haven't cracked this one open, yet, but it is great to see a TrueHD track on a BD from Warner Bros.

05-23-2007, 10:03 PM	#9
David Vaughn Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	No review discs were sent out from Warner on this one. I have put an email into them to find out if they planned on sending them out for review or not. I'll try and post back when I find out.

05-24-2007, 01:14 PM	#14
Coltboy Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Mar 2007 Location:OHIO Home Theater Gallery:72 Blu-ray collection:14 Blu-ray reviews:13	I am really hoping that the re are more battle sequences in this one than Flags, i ordered it it should be here friday. can't wait

05-24-2007, 01:24 PM	#15
BlackMamba Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2006 Blu-ray reviews:3	the whole 2nd half of the movie is kind of a continuing battle sequence, but you're not always in the battle if you know what I mean (but you [japanese soldiers] are constantly surrounded and in danger). The 1st half has no battle sequences, but I think it's still great (if not better) because of the planning involved and backstory of the various characters.

05-24-2007, 01:30 PM	#17
Coltboy Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Mar 2007 Location:OHIO Home Theater Gallery:72 Blu-ray collection:14 Blu-ray reviews:13	So many war movies are made in the U.S. and are bysis, naturally there has been few films made from our enemies point of view. While, yes they were wrong when trying to take over the world, it is a story of the "little guy" traped in the big picture of poloticians.

05-24-2007, 01:53 PM	#18
BlackMamba Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2006 Blu-ray reviews:3	true. Also, some wars movies try to play too much on American's sense of patriotism which I think cheapens the movie. The fact that Letters takes time to look at the war from the enemy's side shows understanding which is cool. Anyone know the name of the older movie that looks at WWII from the Nazi's side?

05-24-2007, 01:58 PM	#19
Coltboy Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Mar 2007 Location:OHIO Home Theater Gallery:72 Blu-ray collection:14 Blu-ray reviews:13	There were a few TV series and movies on that, one is DAS BOOT was one, War and rememberance,...... Hitler, the last 10 days, Shinlers list, and a few other ones that i have seen but can't remember the titles. I am perty sure Micheal Moore made a movie about Nazi's....... he is one ain't he?

05-24-2007, 02:13 PM	#20
BlackMamba Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2006 Blu-ray reviews:3	cool, thanks

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