The Shining (1980) - Page 27 - Blu-ray Forum

retablo · 10-29-2011, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Ernest Rister

I merely agreed that while obvious errors could be passed off as "possible" accidental errors by Bay, IMO they couldn't be passed off as such by Kubrick.

But what you're agreeing to is a logical fallacy - just because a filmmaker is exacting in, say, having all the clocks in the movie operate in continuity, as in High Noon, for instance, to then therefore extrapolate that because a filmmaker paid attention to a small detail, he was therefore incapable of missing larger or more obvious errors -- that's simply not true. And then you add to it by saying "Never in a million years" would Kubrick make a glaring error on the order of Michael Bay.

Really?

FULL METAL JACKET - CONTINUITY ERRORS

"When Hartmann slaps Pyle during the drill & comp scene, the second marine in formation behind Pyle is played by two different actors between cuts of Hartmann slapping Pyle with his right hand and Hartmann slapping Pyle with his left hand."

"Animal's aimless shots blow away parts of the "My Toan" sign, but it is later seen intact."

"When Sgt Hartman asks Private Joker if he believes in the Virgin Mary, he is holding a billy club. A few seconds later, he strikes Private Joker with an open hand, the same hand that held the billy club a moment earlier. But he never dropped the club."

Yep. In addition, when you do 80 takes of a scene, which probably bleeds into several days, it's never going to match all the time. But that's the difference in knowing how movies are made, and someone just talking to talk.

beware · 10-29-2011, 08:50 PM

watched this for the first time last week, its slow moving and kinda boring until about an hour and 15 minutes in and then its

and

the rest of the way.

rebelmswar · 10-29-2011, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by beware

watched this for the first time last week, its slow moving and kinda boring until about an hour and 15 minutes in and then its

and

the rest of the way.

Personally I can't understand boring.

But then again I could probably listen to Nicholson read the back of a cornflake box and be entertained.

oildude · 10-29-2011, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by rebelmswar

But then again I could probably listen to Nicholson read the back of a cornflake box and be entertained.

I think the closest he comes to that is his radio host monologues in The King of Marvin Gardens. And, yes, it is entertaining.

Forever Knight · 10-29-2011, 10:36 PM

The Shining is damn good, even better in HD. Buy it.

kashif · 10-30-2011, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by rebelmswar

Personally I can't understand boring.

But then again I could probably listen to Nicholson read the back of a cornflake box and be entertained.

Cant agree more

Just ordered my copy as its very very cheap now and I am sure the prices will go back up very soon.

frogmort · 10-30-2011, 02:21 AM

It was probably in my first ten blu-ray purchases. I love this movie. It really messes with my happy place, in a good way.

HD Goofnut · 10-30-2011, 02:24 AM

I found this for $6.99 pre-viewed at Blockbuster many months ago and I don't regret it at all. I owned the HD DVD for a couple years as well.

MrHT · 10-30-2011, 04:14 AM

I have to ask..... does this movie look good on Blu-ray??

I like this movie a lot but never bought it on Blu-ray because for some reason, I can't imagine it looking all that great. When I bought "A Clockwork Orange," I was disappointed in the picture quality. Now that has nothing to do with the transfer. It's the source material. So, I'm expecting "The Shining" to be the same way because to be honest, it looked pretty poor on DVD. So, I'm guessing the source material for "The Shining" is also pretty poor. I could be wrong to assume that "The Shining" BD will look poor, so please do correct me if I'm wrong and feel free to convince me to buy it.

rebelmswar · 10-30-2011, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by MrHT

I have to ask..... does this movie look good on Blu-ray??

I like this movie a lot but never bought it on Blu-ray because for some reason, I can't imagine it looking all that great. When I bought "A Clockwork Orange," I was disappointed in the picture quality. Now that has nothing to do with the transfer. It's the source material. So, I'm expecting "The Shining" to be the same way because to be honest, it looked pretty poor on DVD. So, I'm guessing the source material for "The Shining" is also pretty poor. I could be wrong to assume that "The Shining" BD will look poor, so please do correct me if I'm wrong and feel free to convince me to buy it.

I am not a techy by any means, but I have owned pretty much every VHS and DVD of this movie, PAL included, and this is by far the best looking ever. The Special features are also outstanding.

You can almost see the bubbles of lunatic drool on Jack's teeth.... this may be an exaggeration.

HD Goofnut · 10-30-2011, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by MrHT

I have to ask..... does this movie look good on Blu-ray??

Is Kate Beckinsale the hottest woman in the world?

Ernest Rister · 10-31-2011, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Is Kate Beckinsale the hottest woman in the world?

No.

BouCoupDinkyDau · 10-31-2011, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Ernest Rister

No.

HD Goofnut · 10-31-2011, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Ernest Rister

No.

Well, it ain't my fault you have poor tastes. She has an intoxicating voice, has an all natural body (unlike most actresses), and is an excellent actress.

BouCoupDinkyDau · 10-31-2011, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Well, it ain't my fault you have poor tastes. She has an intoxicating voice, has an all natural body (unlike most actresses), and is an excellent actress.

She is quite beautiful. Unfortunately for me, when I think of her I think of Underworld (meh) and Pearl Harbor (blech!). I loved her in The Aviator though.

koover · 10-31-2011, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Is Kate Beckinsale the hottest woman in the world?

Huh? Not even close, but she is attractive.

MrHT · 10-31-2011, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Is Kate Beckinsale the hottest woman in the world?

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Originally Posted by Ernest Rister

No.

Quote:

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Well, it ain't my fault you have poor tastes. She has an intoxicating voice, has an all natural body (unlike most actresses), and is an excellent actress.

She may be an excellent actress with a natural body, but she's far from being the "hottest woman in the world." The hottest woman in the world would be Taylor Swift.

HD Goofnut · 10-31-2011, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MrHT

She may be an excellent actress with a natural body, but she's far from being the "hottest woman in the world." The hottest woman in the world would be Taylor Swift.

I supposed to teenagers she is. Give me Kate Beckinsale or Rhona Mitra any day.

MrHT · 10-31-2011, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

I supposed to teenagers she is. Give me Kate Beckinsale or Rhona Mitra any day.

Wow, I must be out of it. For some reason, when you mentioned Kate Beckinsale, I was thinking of Kim Basinger. Not sure why. I guess it because they have the same initials?

Anyways, yeah, Kate Beckinsale is that Underworld chick!!! Duh! *slaps self*
Yeah, she's fine! She's very sexy in "Underworld" and she's the main reason why I got into the movie. Very talented too. Hmm. Now I'm thinking of changing my avatar.

HD Goofnut · 10-31-2011, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MrHT

Wow, I must be out of it. For some reason, when you mentioned Kate Beckinsale, I was thinking of Kim Basinger. Not sure why. I guess it because they have the same initials?

Anyways, yeah, Kate Beckinsale is that Underworld chick!!! Duh! *slaps self*
Yeah, she's fine! She's very sexy in "Underworld" and she's the main reason why I got into the movie. Very talented too. Hmm. Now I'm thinking of changing my avatar.

I think I'll get my Underworld disc out and make an avatar from a screenshot of her tonight. I'm getting tired of looking at Stallone anyway.

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10-29-2011, 08:50 PM	#522
beware Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2010 Location:St. Louis Blu-ray collection:268	watched this for the first time last week, its slow moving and kinda boring until about an hour and 15 minutes in and then its and the rest of the way.

10-29-2011, 10:36 PM	#525
Forever Knight Blu-ray Knight Member since:Mar 2011 Location:Toronto, Canada	The Shining is damn good, even better in HD. Buy it.

10-30-2011, 02:21 AM	#527
frogmort Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Frogmorton Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:27	It was probably in my first ten blu-ray purchases. I love this movie. It really messes with my happy place, in a good way.

10-30-2011, 02:24 AM	#528
HD Goofnut Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Far, Far Away Home Theater Gallery:114 4K collection:743 Blu-ray collection:2371 DVD collection:128 MA collection:751 Digital collection:1093 Prime collection:598 Blu-ray reviews:133 Trading Score:39	I found this for $6.99 pre-viewed at Blockbuster many months ago and I don't regret it at all. I owned the HD DVD for a couple years as well.

10-30-2011, 04:14 AM	#529
MrHT Blu-ray Champion Member since:Feb 2010 4K collection:86 Blu-ray collection:300 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	I have to ask..... does this movie look good on Blu-ray?? I like this movie a lot but never bought it on Blu-ray because for some reason, I can't imagine it looking all that great. When I bought "A Clockwork Orange," I was disappointed in the picture quality. Now that has nothing to do with the transfer. It's the source material. So, I'm expecting "The Shining" to be the same way because to be honest, it looked pretty poor on DVD. So, I'm guessing the source material for "The Shining" is also pretty poor. I could be wrong to assume that "The Shining" BD will look poor, so please do correct me if I'm wrong and feel free to convince me to buy it.

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