Bram Stoker's Dracula 4K UHD (1992) (25th Anniversary Edition)

[Geoff D]

Originally Posted by kidglov3s

Just in time to ruin The Longest Day again.

Oh, don't say that. I still count that as the biggest DNR disaster - considering the film, source material, studio etc - to have ever befallen Blu-ray Disc. This is the 55th anniversary year of the movie and there's been nada as regards to any kind of remaster on disc, so 2022 might be the next big anniversary release - unless they do something to tie in with the 75th anniversary of D-Day itself in 2019.

[bluescholar]

^ The old Patton Blu-Ray Disc was a little rough in that regard--- er smooth, aah y'know what I mean.


EDIT: Both Fox right?

[Geoff D]

Yes, both Fox. But Patton wasn't in the same league as Longest Day for noise-reduction nastiness IMO yet it's the one that got all the headlines.

[bluescholar]

Did The Longest Day ever receive a subsequent remaster to correct this?

[HeavyHitter]

No. I think Patton was such a notable, popular Academy title that received so much attention as Geoff pointed out that Fox felt compelled to remaster it. Speaking of Patton, I'm going to have to give the remastered version a spin again soon.

[bluescholar]

Originally Posted by HeavyHitter

No. I think Patton was such a notable, popular Academy title that received so much attention as Geoff pointed out that Fox felt compelled to remaster it. Speaking of Patton, I'm going to have to give the remastered version a spin again soon.

Currently, I can only wax poetic with George via the old disc. I think I'm going to wait for all my glory to be fleeting in 4K/HDR. However long that'll take.

[HeavyHitter]

The re-remaster is excellent aside from just a tiny bit of sharpening.

[gafool]

Nope i just got this at the walmarts and added it to my vudu, and its not labeled as uhd, but its fine

Originally Posted by persuazion

Does the code redeem in UHD?

[ROSS.T.G.]

Well the review says it's one of the best UHD's yet. Planning on watching this and Unforgiven tomorrow.

[Kakihara]

So, this still has the framing issues of the previous release?

[pointman-7]

"Highest Recommendation"? What's else is new. I guess you reviewers have to say that to help promote the format, but let be honest, how many people have a 140-inch projector, Dolby Atmos/DTS-X receiver, and a dedicated home theatre? Ultimately it all a waste of money. I have being collecting movies since the late 80's - from VHS tape to Laser Disc/Video CD, to DVD, to Blu-ray, and now 4K UHD. How much "Revelation" you can get? A few nasal hairs, perhaps? It is the same movie after all.

I am keeping both the original released and Supreme Cinema Series Blu-ray, and skipped this 4K released (and most 4K released of old films). 4K UHD only for new movies, but will opt for 3D if given that option.

[cynatnite]

Originally Posted by pointman-7

"Highest Recommendation"? What's else is new. I guess you reviewers have to say that to help promote the format, but let be honest, how many people have a 140-inch projector, Dolby Atmos/DTS-X receiver, and a dedicated home theatre? Ultimately it all a waste of money. I have being collecting movies since the late 80's - from VHS tape to Laser Disc/Video CD, to DVD, to Blu-ray, and now 4K UHD. How much "Revelation" you can get? A few nasal hairs, perhaps? It is the same movie after all.

I am keeping both the original released and Supreme Cinema Series Blu-ray, and skipped this 4K released (and most 4K released of old films). 4K UHD only for new movies, but will opt for 3D if given that option.

So, how do you know what condition the film is in if you haven't watched it for yourself? How can you accuse the reviewers of being misleading if you don't have the 4K release?

It's one thing if you watched it and said "that reviewer is full of it", but quite another if you've never even seen it and still dispute that they gave the review in good faith.

BTW, the UHD is damn good.

[brainofj72]

Originally Posted by Kakihara

So, this still has the framing issues of the previous release?

Yes.

[ROSS.T.G.]

Originally Posted by pointman-7

"Highest Recommendation"? What's else is new. I guess you reviewers have to say that to help promote the format, but let be honest, how many people have a 140-inch projector, Dolby Atmos/DTS-X receiver, and a dedicated home theatre? Ultimately it all a waste of money. I have being collecting movies since the late 80's - from VHS tape to Laser Disc/Video CD, to DVD, to Blu-ray, and now 4K UHD. How much "Revelation" you can get? A few nasal hairs, perhaps? It is the same movie after all.

I am keeping both the original released and Supreme Cinema Series Blu-ray, and skipped this 4K released (and most 4K released of old films). 4K UHD only for new movies, but will opt for 3D if given that option.

Actually many of the UHD reviews have been very conservative because many reviewers are apprehensive to award top marks earlier on in the format like what happened with Blu-ray. Many discs received high marks that clearly don't hold up now. You have to look at several reviews to get an idea. Highdefdigest rates Bridge 3.5/5, this site gave it 5.

As someone who has owned his share of projectors I can say you don't need a 140" screen to enjoy this format. Yes having a dedicated theatre enhances the experience and so does the new audio formats but living room environment can also be satisfying, it's all subjective. You may feel it's a waste of money and I respect that because again it's subjective. I personally love my home theatre hobby and cinema so it's typically where I spend my disposable income and gladly so.

[Khronikos]

So what is going on with the framing? Is this supposed to be how it is? Why would you keep such a framing if this was not correct? Like the Blue film the master was made in this way and they don't want to go back? So now they sell all official releases with improper framing lol? Or is this the right framing?

I will search for some comparisons.

http://ultrahd.highdefdigest.com/491...ahdbluray.html

A much more fair review that says the differences from the bluray are pretty thin on smaller displays. You could probably say this about a lot of 4K. The differences are there though.

Me, I think this film is hokey as hell, so I won't be paying anything for it. I cannot even believe it was chosen to get a 4K release.

[kwisatzhaderach]

Originally Posted by HeavyHitter

Odd how these are already being sold used when it just came out.

Not really, the framing is wrong.

[Laserdisk]

Originally Posted by kwisatzhaderach

Not really, the framing is wrong.

Lol

Slipcovers > grain > bullshit definitive statements Slipcovers > grain > bullshit definitive statements Slipcovers > grain > bullshit definitive statements

[Sky_Captain]

It's all one big happy roundabout lol

[Laserdisk]

[JR Ewing]

Sorry if this has been answered already but does anyone know if the Blu-ray in the 4K UK release is the new mastered in 4K scan or the older disc from 2007? Thanks