Movies that need a new transfer

[42041]

Reservoir Dogs. Aside from looking generally poor, the home video versions of the movie are really bright compared to a 35mm print I viewed practically back to back with the disc; makes the movie look cheap and dingy.

[Q?]

Originally Posted by Duffy12

I am sure that this one must have been brought up, but how about American Psycho?


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Just order the Australian which is in the correct aspect ratio and looks superb I've read, though it's available 23rd july on http://www.ezydvd.com.au I want to order now!

[ts0323]

The Truman Show has horrid DNR and EE issues.

[Q?]

Originally Posted by ts0323

The Truman Show has horrid DNR and EE issues.

I agree, but maybe that was intentional? A clean and perfect world? you know... literally.

But yes, it looks like crap and I noticed something "wrong" right away...

[ts0323]

Yeah, I'm not sure what drugs the reviewer was taking when he gave it a 4.5/5.
The image also looks stretched horizontally for some reason.

[bboisvert]

As mentioned: The Fugitive, The Terminator, Goodfellas, Gladiator, Reservoir Dogs, Hoosiers

I didn't see anyone mention: Evil Dead II

[42041]

a few others significant enough to merit a new transfer/restoration:

Fargo
Big Lebowski (i know it's not out yet, but Universal is guaranteed to use the crummy HDDVD master)
Ran
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Silence of the Lambs

[Q?]

Originally Posted by 42041

a few others significant enough to merit a new transfer/restoration:

Fargo
Big Lebowski (i know it's not out yet, but Universal is guaranteed to use the crummy HDDVD master)
Ran
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Silence of the Lambs

Silence of the Lambs?

I thought it looked pleasing, it didn't distract from the story at all, but it was soft looking.
Agree wholeheartedly about TGTBTU.

[42041]

Originally Posted by Q!

Silence of the Lambs?

I thought it looked pleasing, it didn't distract from the story at all, but it was soft looking.

Perhaps it's wrong to lump it in with some of the crap I mentioned, but I think some movies have attained the level of popularity where it's hard to accept the "good enough" mentality on the part of the studio. With a movie like that, Best Picture and all, I think there's enough reason to go all-out, get the filmmakers involved, and make a fancy modern transfer a la Minority Report.

[Dean L]

Evil Dead II
Dark City
Goodfellas
Robocop

[Q?]

Originally Posted by 42041

Perhaps it's wrong to lump it in with some of the crap I mentioned, but I think some movies have attained the level of popularity where it's hard to accept the "good enough" mentality on the part of the studio. With a movie like that, Best Picture and all, I think there's enough reason to go all-out, get the filmmakers involved, and make a fancy modern transfer a la Minority Report.

Well I can't argue against that, the movie certainly deserves it, though I'm not complaining either of what we have.

[bluearth]

In short, about 95% of movies that were originally HD-DVD exclusive (Warner Bros etc) and their lame 10-15mbps transfers


"Superman Returns", one of many movies to have had the misfortune of being transfered during the HD-Dud era, is really REALLY bad

It looks like a DVD upscaled to 720p with lots of artificats and interference. The sound was terrible as well, running at only 2 or 3 hundred kbs

[Lt. Aldo Raine]

Originally Posted by csdot

i know its not the most popular movie, but its one of my favorites and the blu-ray is just AWFUL. and get rid of that lame Twilight cover art while theyre at it too.
talk about adding insult to injury..

i was very let down by this release, i have never seen this movie before and have been dying to watch it since i have heard of it, but from the reviews i just cant touch, unless i can pick it for dirt cheao

Originally Posted by gunner99

War of the Worlds is supposed to be grainy. That is the Directors intention. Picture quality on this disc is very good indeed although not quite as good as the audio quality.

+1

Originally Posted by TitansFan4Life

Crash, Crash, and oh yea...

CRASH!

agreeed, i cant buy this one, needs new transfer

Originally Posted by Radical Ed

RoboCop
T2
Total Recall
Gladiator

i agree with gladiator, but i dont agree with T2, i own the skynet edition, and i think it looks and sounds great!

Originally Posted by YodasFootPowder

I'm baffled at the people that didn't like TDK transfer. I can see where there is room for improvement, but it's not a train wreck. I'd still give it a 4/5 for PQ. But, that's just me.

its a train wreck to ppl who appreciate blu ray, and want stuff to look close to source material, without any artifacts or digital treatment, eww, dnr and ee
you can even notice some ee in the imax shots, blahh

Originally Posted by Dean L

Evil Dead II
Dark City
Goodfellas
Robocop

i thought dark city looked great, i havent seen the dvd versions or anything, but ive enjoyed that blu ray on multiple occasions

they already released goodfellas again with the same transfer!
so we wont be seeing another release for probably another 5 years! wen a anniversary roles around

[Q?]

Originally Posted by Lt. Aldo Raine

TDK.
its a train wreck to ppl who appreciate blu ray, and want stuff to look close to source material, without any artifacts or digital treatment, eww, dnr and ee
you can even notice some ee in the imax shots, blahh

So you say it's too much in this release?

Originally Posted by Lt. Aldo Raine

i thought dark city looked great, i havent seen the dvd versions or anything, but ive enjoyed that blu ray on multiple occasions

And Dark City has been DNR'ed more than TDK

[MaCruz]

Based off my collection..

Silence of the Lambs
28 Days Later
Terminator

[Q?]

Originally Posted by MaCruz

Based off my collection..
28 Days Later

Macruz!!!! you should know better , it was shot like that as the director wanted with cheap digital cameras, the transfer is perfect.

[mpstjohn]

Black Christmas (1974)
Total Recall
Audition
Escape from LA

[MaCruz]

Originally Posted by Q!

Macruz!!!! you should know better , it was shot like that as the director wanted with cheap digital cameras, the transfer is perfect.

Really! Damn!

[Q?]

Yeah I've been debating wether the "upgrade" from DVD would be worth it for me, though the last part of the movie was shot with 35 mm cameras, maybe I'll get it if it's cheap enough.

[JC_20010]

The Punisher I really liked this movie but the transfer is sub-par