The Ten Commandments 4K UHD (1956) - Page 23 - Blu-ray Forum

Dubstar · 03-17-2021, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by cheez avenger

My review 4K copy on disc also arrived today. No Atmos. Dolby Vision yes. Derived from the 6K restoration of 2010.

Will probably watch it this weekend.

No watch it NOW !!

Cholly · 03-17-2021, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by chewbabka

Where did you order it from!?

I know a local place, just gotta know the right people

About halfway through on a smoke break, but all I can say is WOW. Another stellar catalog title from Paramount.

The HDR really makes those Egyptian costumes sparkle, in the most literal sense of the word. Colours are rich and gorgeous as well.
Nice layer of grain is present, detail is plentiful. No compression anomalies that I've spotted as of yet. Will also report for the fellow who was asking, there are no Spanish subtitles, I checked from in the movie.

This is one of those titles you own a massive 4k tv for and it delivers in spades. 2021 is really shaping up to be a spectacular year for UHD.

ShowtimeMDL · 03-17-2021, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by cheez avenger

My review 4K copy on disc also arrived today. No Atmos. Dolby Vision yes. Derived from the 6K restoration of 2010.

Will probably watch it this weekend.

Can you guys compare running time bluray vs 4k?

I read some new music was added to the 4k version (intro, intermission, outro).

Dubliner1 · 03-17-2021, 04:27 PM

Early impressions...

https://www.hometheaterforum.com/com...lu-ray.371460/

tama · 03-17-2021, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Dubliner1

Early impressions...

https://www.hometheaterforum.com/com...lu-ray.371460/

With all the misses Mr. Harris has had reviewing films on this format I think I'll pass on any thoughts he has about any UHD discs.

Eschenpod · 03-17-2021, 04:51 PM

Funny these people canceling their orders based upon one guy's review.

do.wayne.ClassicFilm · 03-17-2021, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Dubliner1

Early impressions...

https://www.hometheaterforum.com/com...lu-ray.371460/

I read over Robert Harris' review and he really didn't go into video quality all that much. He alluded to crushed blacks. I'm definitely not canceling my order, UHD typically shows a lot more detail in all those distant shots in the movie. I already assumed that the original 2 Blu-ray discs would be included in this UHD 3 disc set because the extras are identical from both sets- mentioned earlier.

Nori · 03-17-2021, 06:02 PM

I have no concerns about the transfer, as I expect it will be stellar. This is a Paramount release after all.

Dubstar · 03-17-2021, 06:38 PM

Seriously it's a minor quible and nothing to get ones panties all in a bunch, Harris still puts it a "passing" purchase

reanimator · 03-17-2021, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Dubstar

Seriously it's a minor quible and nothing to get ones panties all in a bunch, Harris still puts it a "passing" purchase

Yeah, he gave it 4.5/5 stars, not sure why anyone would be concerned.

I'm surely not the only person to note that Harris is not the biggest fan of 4K -- he seems to feel it is overkill for home use. His comments tend to be especially pointed when it comes to older movies shot on film. But later in the thread, he grudgingly acknowledges people with large screens will see benefits over the BD -- which was a fantastic disc to begin with.

sfmarine · 03-17-2021, 07:47 PM

I have not seen RAH post on here in forever, but 4.5/5 is still worth it to me. I just need a bigger screen I guess.

lgans316 · 03-17-2021, 07:47 PM

The iTunes HD stream which is just 10-15 Mbps looks excellent. The UHD should p+£s all over it.

slimdude · 03-17-2021, 07:53 PM

This is The Ten Commandments, and I don't care what this Harris guy, or anybody else have to say about the A/V quality because he don't have the same equipment that I have, and I want to see and hear it with my own eyes and ears.

Maggot · 03-17-2021, 07:55 PM

Can't wait to see this! It should look awesome. The only thing I worry about with Paramount is the overuse of DNR.......AKA Grease. Don't get me wrong, Grease 4K still looks grand, but as many have stated......Paramount should have layed off the DNR button a bit. I just hope they haven't done a "Grease" job to this classic.

Cholly · 03-17-2021, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Maggot

Can't wait to see this! It should look awesome. The only thing I worry about with Paramount is the overuse of DNR.......AKA Grease. Don't get me wrong, Grease 4K still looks grand, but as many have stated......Paramount should have layed off the DNR button a bit. I just hope they haven't done a "Grease" job to this classic.

Rest easy, they have not. I only thought a couple shots looked odd but I wasnt able to tell if it was source related, but there was a nice layer of fine grain through the movie and lots of detail.
The only times the quality steps down are during some janky looking effects shots/optical shots, some of which have a similar quality to those in The Birds.

Jimmy_Melnarik · 03-17-2021, 11:55 PM

Just ordered. Bummed the 1923 version is not included as I sold off my old collector's edition set in anticipation. (Also for shelf space, sheesh!)

geomon · 03-18-2021, 12:01 AM

Some of the comments over there are pathetic.

"I canceled my pre-order until it's at a more reasonable price." $20 isn't reasonable? Stick to the Dollar Tree, kid.

crackedknee · 03-18-2021, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimmy_Melnarik

Just ordered. Bummed the 1923 version is not included as I sold off my old collector's edition set in anticipation. (Also for shelf space, sheesh!)

Except the 1923 version is kind of boring and awful (a contemporary morality story, not a biblical and film epic like the 1956 version). Not at all like the two Ben-Hur movies, where the silent version is interesting (and the same sort of epic story like the 1959 version).

I did the same, sold my Collector's Edition, but I won't miss the 1923 version (but will be disappointed, should we get Ben-Hur on 4K, and the silent one is not included there).

meremortal · 03-18-2021, 02:26 AM

Still haven't seen this movie, sadly, at least not that I recall. Great to see the old classics on uhd though.

FilmFreakosaurus · 03-18-2021, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by meremortal

Still haven't seen this movie, sadly, at least not that I recall. Great to see the old classics on uhd though.

Though melodramatically acted like being filmed on a stage in the 30's or 40's, it's still quite the epic. Big, bold productions like these with those famous "casts of thousands" are still something to see. You have a who's-who of BIG names from the Golden Age of Hollywood all crammed on the screen with scenery chewing villainy from Yul Brenner and the lucious Anne Baxter plus Vincent Price and other giants from the world of film noir and gangster thrillers like Edward G. Robinson.

03-17-2021, 04:27 PM	#444
Dubliner1 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Apr 2010 Location:Spain Home Theater Gallery:11 4K collection:347 Blu-ray collection:600 DVD collection:5 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:18	Early impressions... https://www.hometheaterforum.com/com...lu-ray.371460/

03-17-2021, 04:51 PM	#446
Eschenpod Blu-ray Knight Member since:Mar 2019 Location:South Florida Trading Score:4	Funny these people canceling their orders based upon one guy's review.

03-17-2021, 06:02 PM	#448
Nori Power Member Member since:Jul 2016 Trading Score:1	I have no concerns about the transfer, as I expect it will be stellar. This is a Paramount release after all.

03-17-2021, 06:38 PM	#449
Dubstar Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:down at Fraggle Rock Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:201 Blu-ray collection:1953 DVD collection:304 MA collection:4 Digital collection:33 Trading Score:29	Seriously it's a minor quible and nothing to get ones panties all in a bunch, Harris still puts it a "passing" purchase

03-17-2021, 07:47 PM	#451
sfmarine Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Swan Station aDdIcTeD 2 LOST PSN:U5MC51473 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:938 Blu-ray collection:2319 DVD collection:276 MA collection:461 Digital collection:492 iTunes collection:534 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:43	I have not seen RAH post on here in forever, but 4.5/5 is still worth it to me. I just need a bigger screen I guess.

03-17-2021, 07:47 PM	#452
lgans316 Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jul 2007 Location:RM16, United Kingdom Blu-ray reviews:17 Trading Score:498	The iTunes HD stream which is just 10-15 Mbps looks excellent. The UHD should p+£s all over it.

03-17-2021, 07:53 PM	#453
slimdude Banned Member since:Apr 2009 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews:8	This is The Ten Commandments, and I don't care what this Harris guy, or anybody else have to say about the A/V quality because he don't have the same equipment that I have, and I want to see and hear it with my own eyes and ears.

03-17-2021, 07:55 PM	#454
Maggot Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2009 Location:United States 4K collection:643 Blu-ray collection:1342 DVD collection:49 Blu-ray reviews:81	Can't wait to see this! It should look awesome. The only thing I worry about with Paramount is the overuse of DNR.......AKA Grease. Don't get me wrong, Grease 4K still looks grand, but as many have stated......Paramount should have layed off the DNR button a bit. I just hope they haven't done a "Grease" job to this classic.

03-17-2021, 11:55 PM	#456
Jimmy_Melnarik Active Member Member since:Sep 2018 4K collection:140 Blu-ray collection:1176 DVD collection:241	Just ordered. Bummed the 1923 version is not included as I sold off my old collector's edition set in anticipation. (Also for shelf space, sheesh!)

03-18-2021, 12:01 AM	#457
geomon Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Miami, FL 4K collection:482 Blu-ray collection:1222 DVD collection:6 Trading Score:53	Some of the comments over there are pathetic. "I canceled my pre-order until it's at a more reasonable price." $20 isn't reasonable? Stick to the Dollar Tree, kid.

03-18-2021, 02:26 AM	#459
meremortal Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Bedford Falls Trading Score:258	Still haven't seen this movie, sadly, at least not that I recall. Great to see the old classics on uhd though.

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