The Private Eyes coming to blu (Tim Conway/Don Knotts) - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

JaseT · 09-20-2010, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by EricJ

"There are more to kill and the job will be done,
Now there are five, soon there'll be a lot less."

SpaceMind · 09-21-2010, 12:44 AM

I have been waiting for the price to drop to pre-order as well. This is a must own. It will really suck to have to purchase this at $30+

spidy · 09-21-2010, 03:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EricJ

"There are more to kill and the job will be done,
Now there are five, soon there'll be a lot less."

"Well, that one rhymed..."

Yes I thought that to be odd that that was the only note that rhymed.

BUT... Also one of the funniest lines is

[Show spoiler]

spidy · 09-21-2010, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SpaceMind

I have been waiting for the price to drop to pre-order as well. This is a must own. It will really suck to have to purchase this at $30+

I guess that Amazon $26 pre-order price months back was the cheapest. Target.com does have it for $25.99 + tax + shipping. I want this for sure but doesn't look like will be deals on this unfortunately.

Wookalar · 09-25-2010, 10:17 PM

Looks like the cheapest would be to wait for Borders to get it, then use their semi-weekly 33% off coupon (or the more infrequent 40%).

JaseT · 09-28-2010, 03:32 PM

It's down to $26.49 on Amazon. My copy hasn't shipped yet (thought I would have it today) and Amazon shows "ships within 12 to 14 days."

So was this released today or not?

JaseT · 09-29-2010, 02:41 AM

Bump for the evening crowd

DetroitSportsFan · 09-29-2010, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by JaseT

It's down to $26.49 on Amazon. My copy hasn't shipped yet (thought I would have it today) and Amazon shows "ships within 12 to 14 days."

So was this released today or not?

It was released. I see DVD Empire has it in stock...

http://www.dvdempire.com/Exec/v4_ite...tem_id=1538894

JaseT · 09-29-2010, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

It was released. I see DVD Empire has it in stock...

http://www.dvdempire.com/Exec/v4_ite...tem_id=1538894

Hmmm...wonder what's the deal with Amazon then?

spidy · 09-29-2010, 02:58 AM

Didn't show up at BB, Target, Borders, or B&N. I ordered off of Amazon and hope it doesn't take 11-12 days to ship as it states.

DetroitSportsFan · 09-29-2010, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by JaseT

Hmmm...wonder what's the deal with Amazon then?

I've noticed that sometimes the smaller studios are late shipping stock to Amazon.

Blueoktober · 09-29-2010, 01:54 PM

I pre-ordered on BestBuy.com since it was technically cheaper (and I am a Silver Reward Zone member so shipping is free). I got an email last night that mine has shipped. Honestly I am surprised because the Dark Night of the Scarecrow was "backordered" for 1-2 weeks.

JaseT · 09-29-2010, 02:46 PM

Received an email from Amazon this morning:

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Hello from Amazon.com.

We're writing about the order you placed (Order# xxxxxxxxx). Unfortunately, we are unable to ship the item(s) as soon as we expected and need to provide you with a new estimate of when the item(s) may be delivered:

Tim Conway, et al "The Private Eyes [Blu-ray]"
Estimated arrival date: October 14 2010 - October 13 2010

We apologize for the inconvenience caused by this delay.

:-/

Wookalar · 09-29-2010, 10:50 PM

Ordered it at Borders. Free shipping, right to my house. Used a 33% off coupon. Total (including tax) $23.92. But it'll take about 10 days. Still pretty pleased

ghostwhowalks · 09-30-2010, 05:42 AM

Ordered mine from DVDPacific (directtoustore.com) at $23.07 and they shipped it on 28/09/10.

Wookalar · 09-30-2010, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ghostwhowalks

Ordered mine from DVDPacific (directtoustore.com) at $23.07 and they shipped it on 28/09/10.

Lucky! Please post a review when you watch it. I doubt I'm going to find one on any of the main BD sites. I'm really curious about the whole cropping thing.

Blueoktober · 10-02-2010, 01:47 AM

I got mine today from BestBuy.com and... I cannot comment on the cropping as I don't have the DVD and really cannot remember what it looked like on HBO in that aspect. However I can say that...sadly... the PQ is pretty bad. Now, I am not a blu ray guru and only call them by what my eyes see. To give reference, I think many of the movies from the 70s and 80s that people hate because of the grain and because they aren't pristine are stunning. I will watch almost anything and be happy if I can see something new I don't recall seeing (detail) or if there are scenes that are bright and clear. This one looks like...mud. There are a few scenes here and there where a small hope of HD shines through and then there are many moments where I would swear I was watching a VHS tape. There are daylight scenes that are so bad it makes Dirty Dancing BD (both of them) look reference quality.

I am not great with sounds and I really dont have the best setup for that but it sounded pretty good to me. So don't take this as the gospel as I am just someone who appreciates a good blu ray depending on how it was shot and what it was meant to look like. I just cannot imagine The Private Eyes was ever meant to be this messy.

Wookalar · 10-02-2010, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Blueoktober

I got mine today from BestBuy.com and... I cannot comment on the cropping as I don't have the DVD and really cannot remember what it looked like on HBO in that aspect. However I can say that...sadly... the PQ is pretty bad. Now, I am not a blu ray guru and only call them by what my eyes see. To give reference, I think many of the movies from the 70s and 80s that people hate because of the grain and because they aren't pristine are stunning. I will watch almost anything and be happy if I can see something new I don't recall seeing (detail) or if there are scenes that are bright and clear. This one looks like...mud. There are a few scenes here and there where a small hope of HD shines through and then there are many moments where I would swear I was watching a VHS tape. There are daylight scenes that are so bad it makes Dirty Dancing BD (both of them) look reference quality.

I am not great with sounds and I really dont have the best setup for that but it sounded pretty good to me. So don't take this as the gospel as I am just someone who appreciates a good blu ray depending on how it was shot and what it was meant to look like. I just cannot imagine The Private Eyes was ever meant to be this messy.

Rats. I was afraid of that. Well, I might be canceling my borders order. For $15, I'd be happy, but for that price...yeesh. Thanks much, though, for the review. Any extras besides commentary?

spidy · 10-02-2010, 03:23 AM

That's very disappointing. And it's very frustrating with the price of this one if they've put very little into the restoration on this. I already sold my DVD and I want this movie so I'll pay the fee on this one. I really wish there were some kind of standards forcing studios to meet certain criteria before releasing movies on blu-ray.

Gone2HiDef · 10-02-2010, 04:07 AM

Damn! But thanks for your review, Blueoktober. Looking forward to reading more feedback from others who've picked this up, to see if there's a general consensus or not. I've held back on ordering it mostly due to the price. But if others chime in with the same feedback, this'll end up being a very sad "pass".

09-21-2010, 12:44 AM	#42
SpaceMind Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Key Largo, FL 4K collection:510 Blu-ray collection:1229 DVD collection:110 Digital collection:1128 Prime collection:2 Trading Score:6	I have been waiting for the price to drop to pre-order as well. This is a must own. It will really suck to have to purchase this at $30+

09-25-2010, 10:17 PM	#45
Wookalar Senior Member Member since:Nov 2009 Trading Score:19	Looks like the cheapest would be to wait for Borders to get it, then use their semi-weekly 33% off coupon (or the more infrequent 40%).

09-28-2010, 03:32 PM	#46
JaseT Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2009 Location:Colorado, USA Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:2	It's down to $26.49 on Amazon. My copy hasn't shipped yet (thought I would have it today) and Amazon shows "ships within 12 to 14 days." So was this released today or not?

09-29-2010, 02:41 AM	#47
JaseT Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2009 Location:Colorado, USA Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:2	Bump for the evening crowd

09-29-2010, 02:58 AM	#50
spidy Power Member Member since:Nov 2009 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:-	Didn't show up at BB, Target, Borders, or B&N. I ordered off of Amazon and hope it doesn't take 11-12 days to ship as it states.

09-29-2010, 01:54 PM	#52
Blueoktober Expert Member Member since:May 2010 Location:Orlando FL 4K collection:306 Blu-ray collection:2756 DVD collection:6 Digital collection:2 iTunes collection:1 Prime collection:8	I pre-ordered on BestBuy.com since it was technically cheaper (and I am a Silver Reward Zone member so shipping is free). I got an email last night that mine has shipped. Honestly I am surprised because the Dark Night of the Scarecrow was "backordered" for 1-2 weeks.

09-29-2010, 10:50 PM	#54
Wookalar Senior Member Member since:Nov 2009 Trading Score:19	Ordered it at Borders. Free shipping, right to my house. Used a 33% off coupon. Total (including tax) $23.92. But it'll take about 10 days. Still pretty pleased

09-30-2010, 05:42 AM	#55
ghostwhowalks Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Brisbane, QLD Australia Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:2077 DVD collection:65 Trading Score:12	Ordered mine from DVDPacific (directtoustore.com) at $23.07 and they shipped it on 28/09/10.

10-02-2010, 01:47 AM	#57
Blueoktober Expert Member Member since:May 2010 Location:Orlando FL 4K collection:306 Blu-ray collection:2756 DVD collection:6 Digital collection:2 iTunes collection:1 Prime collection:8	I got mine today from BestBuy.com and... I cannot comment on the cropping as I don't have the DVD and really cannot remember what it looked like on HBO in that aspect. However I can say that...sadly... the PQ is pretty bad. Now, I am not a blu ray guru and only call them by what my eyes see. To give reference, I think many of the movies from the 70s and 80s that people hate because of the grain and because they aren't pristine are stunning. I will watch almost anything and be happy if I can see something new I don't recall seeing (detail) or if there are scenes that are bright and clear. This one looks like...mud. There are a few scenes here and there where a small hope of HD shines through and then there are many moments where I would swear I was watching a VHS tape. There are daylight scenes that are so bad it makes Dirty Dancing BD (both of them) look reference quality. I am not great with sounds and I really dont have the best setup for that but it sounded pretty good to me. So don't take this as the gospel as I am just someone who appreciates a good blu ray depending on how it was shot and what it was meant to look like. I just cannot imagine The Private Eyes was ever meant to be this messy.

10-02-2010, 03:23 AM	#59
spidy Power Member Member since:Nov 2009 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:-	That's very disappointing. And it's very frustrating with the price of this one if they've put very little into the restoration on this. I already sold my DVD and I want this movie so I'll pay the fee on this one. I really wish there were some kind of standards forcing studios to meet certain criteria before releasing movies on blu-ray.

10-02-2010, 04:07 AM	#60
Gone2HiDef Power Member Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:126 Blu-ray collection:762 DVD collection:169 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:4	Damn! But thanks for your review, Blueoktober. Looking forward to reading more feedback from others who've picked this up, to see if there's a general consensus or not. I've held back on ordering it mostly due to the price. But if others chime in with the same feedback, this'll end up being a very sad "pass".

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