The Fifth Element 4K UHD (1997) (20th Anniversary Edition) - Page 38 - Blu-ray Forum

Laserdisk · 07-29-2017, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by mzupeman

DV certainly makes a heck of a difference, and nobody is saying it doesn't. The problem is that it's odd that they're rating fine releases so poorly. Barely any difference? Are they watching these with beer goggles on?

On sets that need it sure, let's see what happens with the zd9 patch.

BluLobsta · 07-30-2017, 12:45 PM

Just noticed this was in stock again at Amazon

Great film! Wow 20 years just wow :headshaking:

Daytrader · 07-30-2017, 12:55 PM

Waiting for UK version.

Sky_Captain · 07-30-2017, 01:27 PM

You'll be waiting alright.

Tns49 · 07-30-2017, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Daytrader

Waiting for UK version.

Note that the UHD copy is region free. The included Blu-ray is labeled region A.

sneak76 · 07-30-2017, 04:15 PM

According to this site the blu-ray is also region free.

DJR662 · 07-30-2017, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by sneak76

According to this site the blu-ray is also region free.

I've tested it on my region B player and it won't play.

Geoff D · 07-30-2017, 05:12 PM

The Blu is 100% region A locked.

OI8T12 · 07-31-2017, 03:49 PM

How about this 4K release of The Fifth Element. What a great looking movie this is.

Zero_Cool · 08-01-2017, 02:11 AM

Got my steelbook in the mail. Huge dent on the bottom right corner.

Only the second time I have received one damaged in the mail. The bubble envelope was in good shape. I was thinking it was a return from someone else and they just shipped it my way. Cant wait to watch it.

StingingVelvet · 08-01-2017, 09:03 PM

DVDTalk gave this the review it deserves.

Vangeli · 08-01-2017, 09:10 PM

Opening titles up to the establishing shot of Egypt were super dim on my P65, enough to where I thought the TV wasn't picking up the HDR signal, but then the close-up of the kids in Egypt was full of HDR goodness and continued for the rest of the film.

Loved it!

Geoff D · 08-01-2017, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

DVDTalk gave this the review it deserves.

No mention of the blatant ringing though, heh.

StingingVelvet · 08-01-2017, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

No mention of the blatant ringing though, heh.

He mentioned it briefly, which I think is roughly what it deserves. I wasn't really distracted by it outside the blue lady scene, which is what he mentions.

rockyfan · 08-03-2017, 07:14 PM

Does anyone have any idea where I could order this online and receive with the slipcover? (I'm in the UK)

StingingVelvet · 08-04-2017, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by rockyfan

Does anyone have any idea where I could order this online and receive with the slipcover? (I'm in the UK)

Only way to ever get a slip for sure is from a store where you can ask first, e.g. Ebay or whatever.

tyrok · 08-04-2017, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by rockyfan

Does anyone have any idea where I could order this online and receive with the slipcover? (I'm in the UK)

My store just got its first non-steelbook copies of this today and they came without slips. Buying one on eBay from a listing with a picture of the slip would be the only way to guarantee one.

Synchg · 08-05-2017, 12:11 AM

I told myself i wouldn't buy the 4k version but they had at it at my local target for $20 and i just got paid so...my impressions are meh. Reminds me when I oversharpen a picture on photoshop or something. Has a worn-dated look to it. I have to take off my glasses to get a pleasing image. Clearly sony have second hand goods when it comes to the source. Way too dark in some areas, that pop and colorful environment of the movie just feels grungy now. Which can also be preferable to some people... Luc went alil over board with the gaumont blu ray release and its contrast (in really only two notable scenes) but it didn't look UGLY. I wish gaumont would create their own 4k version and blow this one out of the water. This release is definitely more detailed, but thats the only plus in my book

jamesdevil · 08-05-2017, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Synchg

I have to take off my glasses to get a pleasing image.

A new prescription might be in order.

BluLobsta · 08-05-2017, 03:39 PM

Just opened this release for tonight's viewing pleasure

Love the black amaray cases. Used to be you could only buy The Hobbit EE BDs to get these

Wait! They're putting stickers on the cellophane wrap now and not the cases?? Sacrilege! I won't have logic in my world!

08-05-2017, 03:39 PM	#760
BluLobsta Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Rhode Island Home Theater Gallery:86 4K collection:81 Blu-ray collection:420 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:2	Just opened this release for tonight's viewing pleasure Love the black amaray cases. Used to be you could only buy The Hobbit EE BDs to get these Wait! They're putting stickers on the cellophane wrap now and not the cases?? Sacrilege! I won't have logic in my world! Last edited by BluLobsta; 08-06-2017 at 02:54 AM.

07-30-2017, 12:45 PM	#742
BluLobsta Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Rhode Island Home Theater Gallery:86 4K collection:81 Blu-ray collection:420 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:2	Just noticed this was in stock again at Amazon Great film! Wow 20 years just wow :headshaking:

07-30-2017, 12:55 PM	#743
Daytrader Expert Member Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Trowbridge UK Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:6	Waiting for UK version.

07-30-2017, 01:27 PM	#744
Sky_Captain Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:17	You'll be waiting alright.

07-30-2017, 04:15 PM	#746
sneak76 Member Member since:Feb 2013 4K collection:190 Blu-ray collection:755	According to this site the blu-ray is also region free.

07-30-2017, 05:12 PM	#748
Geoff D Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Swanage, Engerland 4K collection:1347 Blu-ray collection:2524 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:33	The Blu is 100% region A locked.

07-31-2017, 03:49 PM	#749
OI8T12 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2013 Location:Boston,MA. 4K collection:156 Blu-ray collection:1087 DVD collection:466 MA collection:23 Digital collection:234 iTunes collection:180 Blu-ray reviews: 41 Trading Score:275	How about this 4K release of The Fifth Element. What a great looking movie this is.

08-01-2017, 02:11 AM	#750
Zero_Cool Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2009 Blu-ray collection:426 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:81	Got my steelbook in the mail. Huge dent on the bottom right corner. Only the second time I have received one damaged in the mail. The bubble envelope was in good shape. I was thinking it was a return from someone else and they just shipped it my way. Cant wait to watch it.

08-01-2017, 09:03 PM	#751
StingingVelvet Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Jan 2014 Location:Philadelphia, PA 4K collection:849 Blu-ray collection:2329 DVD collection:111 Digital collection:12 Trading Score:69	DVDTalk gave this the review it deserves.

08-01-2017, 09:10 PM	#752
Vangeli Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Apr 2017 Location:Maine, US Trading Score:3	Opening titles up to the establishing shot of Egypt were super dim on my P65, enough to where I thought the TV wasn't picking up the HDR signal, but then the close-up of the kids in Egypt was full of HDR goodness and continued for the rest of the film. Loved it!

08-03-2017, 07:14 PM	#755
rockyfan Special Member Member since:Sep 2008 Trading Score:7	Does anyone have any idea where I could order this online and receive with the slipcover? (I'm in the UK)

08-05-2017, 12:11 AM	#758
Synchg Banned Member since:Jan 2011 Trading Score:8	I told myself i wouldn't buy the 4k version but they had at it at my local target for $20 and i just got paid so...my impressions are meh. Reminds me when I oversharpen a picture on photoshop or something. Has a worn-dated look to it. I have to take off my glasses to get a pleasing image. Clearly sony have second hand goods when it comes to the source. Way too dark in some areas, that pop and colorful environment of the movie just feels grungy now. Which can also be preferable to some people... Luc went alil over board with the gaumont blu ray release and its contrast (in really only two notable scenes) but it didn't look UGLY. I wish gaumont would create their own 4k version and blow this one out of the water. This release is definitely more detailed, but thats the only plus in my book

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