The Fifth Element 4K UHD (1997) (20th Anniversary Edition) - Page 31 - Blu-ray Forum

StingingVelvet · 07-18-2017, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

Okay, so. I watched it last night and Velvet is 100% correct on several counts:

If only more people realized how 100% correct I am.

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Originally Posted by Vangeli

American internet is garbage, so no matter how Tech or media companies here that live in a bubble utopia want to push digital-only futures, it won't happen as long as internet monopolies are still a thing.

I lived in Europe and it ain't no heyday over there either. It's kind of the same everywhere really, if you're in New York or Paris metro area then you're good, if you're not then uh oh. Also Europe has more caps usually. Either way though I don't see internet restrictions stopping a switch to streaming/download media. Corporations want to kill physical media, so they'll make exceptions if needed.

doctor_who · 07-18-2017, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mysticwaterfall

Even on Star Trek they still have physical media occasionaly.

mysticwaterfall · 07-18-2017, 11:15 PM

My Wifi at home never gets above 6 and averages around 2.5 for 45$ a month so I don't want hear anybody complaining about Wifi if we're comparing how bad it is.

LoSouL · 07-18-2017, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by doctor_who

Now that he mentions it, Data is basically physical media.

cynatnite · 07-18-2017, 11:36 PM

Damn, this was just beautiful.

Made my remastered BD look like VHS in comparison. Maybe an exaggeration, but still...stunning!

grodd · 07-19-2017, 12:02 AM

I'm like one of those Japanese school girls right now.
Can't wait to watch this......

vincentric · 07-19-2017, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by cynatnite

Damn, this was just beautiful.

Made my remastered BD look like VHS in comparison. Maybe an exaggeration, but still...stunning!

Haha, mine was looking like a chinese bootleg with people in the background getting up to use the bathroom compared to the UHD.

But yeah, agreed.

mysticwaterfall · 07-19-2017, 12:15 AM

The scene that instantly comes to mind for me is the DS9 episode "The Visitor" where we see future Jake show Sisko the books he wrote:

There are some random other examples like the library in Enterprise but that is the most obvious one.

And yes... I know Star Trek is not reality. But I think physical media will always be around in some form.

grodd · 07-19-2017, 07:06 AM

First the bad news, the beginning looked a bit rough in some spots, some of the effects shots didn't age well at all. The halos can be quite strong. Some shots felt overly dark, missing shadow detail, and some felt overly harsh bright like some of the diva shots. A bit wacky with the contrast from shot to shot.

The good news is the colors, detail and sound. Color better than ever. Love that golden hue. Also a nice jump in detail. You can really make out the facial details. The pot marks on the faces, the freckles. You could also really see Leeloo better when she would strip off her clothes in the background as everyone turned around.

Sound wise, the Atmos track stands quite well against modern tracks.

Overall a nice addition and the best version out there in detail by a mile.

wildphantom · 07-19-2017, 08:27 AM

This is on back order on wow hd. Plus what's their policy with shipping charges if the item is over £15? Is there the possibility I'll get caught with custom penalties?

Sky_Captain · 07-19-2017, 09:17 AM

WowHD are customs safe.

jabz · 07-19-2017, 09:18 AM

Hmm I pre-ordered this from Amazon on June 26, mine still hasn't shipped yet, order status says Arriving Jul 24 - Jul 27, Not yet shipped.
If you try to order it now it says usually shipped in 1 or 2 months!!...

I'm wondering whats going on with my order..

darkmike · 07-19-2017, 09:57 AM

my order still hasn't shipped also...

I pre-ordered on May 25

Joce · 07-19-2017, 10:39 AM

Pre-ordered May 20.

Just shipped today

wildphantom · 07-19-2017, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Sky_Captain

WowHD are customs safe.

Thanks. I'll order it now.

AVfile · 07-19-2017, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

colour, the UHD losing that flat yellow look which just drains the Mi4K of dimensionality.

The reds in particular skew towards a more orangey tone on the Mi4K whereas they're properly red red on the UHD ...

Thanks, I'm sold.

darkmike · 07-19-2017, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Joce

Pre-ordered May 20.

Just shipped today

lucky

F34R · 07-19-2017, 03:23 PM

I think it looks awesome. Watched half way through.. then nap time lol. I'll finish it later.

tyrok · 07-19-2017, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jabz

Hmm I pre-ordered this from Amazon on June 26, mine still hasn't shipped yet, order status says Arriving Jul 24 - Jul 27, Not yet shipped.
If you try to order it now it says usually shipped in 1 or 2 months!!...

I'm wondering whats going on with my order..

Sony doesn't know how to make enough discs to support demand...

Tns49 · 07-19-2017, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by tyrok

Sony doesn't know how to make enough discs to support demand...

They and others have been burned by overproducing, so now they wait for demand trying but failing to do just in time production.

07-19-2017, 07:06 AM	#609
grodd Power Member Member since:Sep 2011 Location:Northern CA Trading Score:3	First the bad news, the beginning looked a bit rough in some spots, some of the effects shots didn't age well at all. The halos can be quite strong. Some shots felt overly dark, missing shadow detail, and some felt overly harsh bright like some of the diva shots. A bit wacky with the contrast from shot to shot. The good news is the colors, detail and sound. Color better than ever. Love that golden hue. Also a nice jump in detail. You can really make out the facial details. The pot marks on the faces, the freckles. You could also really see Leeloo better when she would strip off her clothes in the background as everyone turned around. Sound wise, the Atmos track stands quite well against modern tracks. Overall a nice addition and the best version out there in detail by a mile. Last edited by grodd; 07-19-2017 at 07:17 AM.

07-18-2017, 11:15 PM	#603
mysticwaterfall Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2013 Location:Right Behind You 4K collection:768 Blu-ray collection:2443 DVD collection:267 Trading Score:164	My Wifi at home never gets above 6 and averages around 2.5 for 45$ a month so I don't want hear anybody complaining about Wifi if we're comparing how bad it is.

07-18-2017, 11:36 PM	#605
cynatnite Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Kingsport, TN 4K collection:258 Blu-ray collection:784 DVD collection:405 MA collection:30 Digital collection:42 Blu-ray reviews: 34 Trading Score:2	Damn, this was just beautiful. Made my remastered BD look like VHS in comparison. Maybe an exaggeration, but still...stunning!

07-19-2017, 12:02 AM	#606
grodd Power Member Member since:Sep 2011 Location:Northern CA Trading Score:3	I'm like one of those Japanese school girls right now. Can't wait to watch this......

07-19-2017, 12:15 AM	#608
mysticwaterfall Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2013 Location:Right Behind You 4K collection:768 Blu-ray collection:2443 DVD collection:267 Trading Score:164	The scene that instantly comes to mind for me is the DS9 episode "The Visitor" where we see future Jake show Sisko the books he wrote: There are some random other examples like the library in Enterprise but that is the most obvious one. And yes... I know Star Trek is not reality. But I think physical media will always be around in some form.

07-19-2017, 08:27 AM	#610
wildphantom Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 4K collection:56 Blu-ray collection:644 DVD collection:3 iTunes collection:991 Trading Score:47	This is on back order on wow hd. Plus what's their policy with shipping charges if the item is over £15? Is there the possibility I'll get caught with custom penalties?

07-19-2017, 09:17 AM	#611
Sky_Captain Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:17	WowHD are customs safe.

07-19-2017, 09:18 AM	#612
jabz Active Member Member since:Oct 2010 Location:New Zealand Home Theater Gallery:1 Trading Score:8	Hmm I pre-ordered this from Amazon on June 26, mine still hasn't shipped yet, order status says Arriving Jul 24 - Jul 27, Not yet shipped. If you try to order it now it says usually shipped in 1 or 2 months!!... I'm wondering whats going on with my order..

07-19-2017, 09:57 AM	#613
darkmike Member Member since:Feb 2012	my order still hasn't shipped also... I pre-ordered on May 25

07-19-2017, 10:39 AM	#614
Joce Active Member Member since:Nov 2010	Pre-ordered May 20. Just shipped today

07-19-2017, 03:23 PM	#618
F34R Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:134 Trading Score:2	I think it looks awesome. Watched half way through.. then nap time lol. I'll finish it later.

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