U-571, End of Days, Miami Vice - Aug 26th

[aramis109]

Originally Posted by Josh

I watched U-571 last night and it was pretty damn good. Its on a BD-25, but the audio is supurb (those depth charges are outstanding!) and never noticed any problems with the video handling the dark scenes. Its not the sharpest film in the world, but that is probably an issue with the master less the transfer.

The first time I saw this film, I was unimpressed, but watching it again has elevated it to a keeper in my collection (and not thrown in the huge box that contains my unwanted screeners). The Hunt for Red October is also on that list, but Crimson Tide definitely is not. Of the three, I would rank U-571 as the best Blu-ray presentation. This title will not disappoint.

So uhm... about those unwanted screeners...

[mel2]

audio wise, U-571 beats those two movies but acting wise, it comes in a distant third. the performances alone of denzel and hackman trump anything U-571 has. same with baldwin and connery.

[Grim Reaper]

why would they even put miami vice in this set?

[Josh]

Originally Posted by mel2

audio wise, U-571 beats those two movies but acting wise, it comes in a distant third. the performances alone of denzel and hackman trump anything U-571 has. same with baldwin and connery.

I disagree. I felt that Denzel over-acted the part - wasn't as believable as Hunt or U-571.

[aramis109]

Originally Posted by Grim Reaper

why would they even put miami vice in this set?

Why wouldn't they? It's one of their first three titles; It's an excellent flick, and it's a good way to get their titles into people's hands.

Of the three, I'm possibly only buying Miami Vice. I may get U-571 at a later date. To be honest, I'm a Micheal Mann fan, so this is a natural for me. I love this movie, and it has one of the best shootouts outside of Heat (again, Michael Mann... see a pattern here)?

[BluRay2344]

miami vice was a huge let down for me!

[owa]

Originally Posted by Josh

I watched U-571 last night and it was pretty damn good. Its on a BD-25, but the audio is supurb (those depth charges are outstanding!) and never noticed any problems with the video handling the dark scenes. Its not the sharpest film in the world, but that is probably an issue with the master less the transfer.

The first time I saw this film, I was unimpressed, but watching it again has elevated it to a keeper in my collection (and not thrown in the huge box that contains my unwanted screeners). The Hunt for Red October is also on that list, but Crimson Tide definitely is not. Of the three, I would rank U-571 as the best Blu-ray presentation. This title will not disappoint.

Good news! I'm really looking forward to U-571, especially for the audio.

[Chazz Michaels]

Shame Universal have given End Of Days the shaft by omitting the majority of DVD/HD-DVD extras from the BD. Luckily for Universal, EOD isn't a high profile title and making it bare-bones won't cause much of a stir.

However, if the 80 minute documentary and the rest of the extras are missing from The Thing (and they aren't part of the U-Control feature as some have speculated), I've no doubt that there'll be absolute ****ing hell on.

[wnicholas76]

I'll buy both U-571 and End of Days. I will not buy Miami Vice, though. That movie flat-out sucked!!

[aramis109]

Originally Posted by wnicholas76

I'll buy both U-571 and End of Days. I will not buy Miami Vice, though. That movie flat-out sucked!!

I love it when people wholeheartedly dismiss a movie without concrete reasons. I can understand the film is not for everyone, but maybe consider the fact that there are others on the forum who did like the movie? I don't understand the thought process behind dismissing their opinion.

[DetroitSportsFan]

Reviews are in a HDD.

Bracke claims the picture and sound quality are worse on the Blu-Ray of End Of Days compared to the HD-DVD.

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1446/endofdays.html

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1572/u571.html

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1448/miamivice2006.html

[Beta Man]

AQ/PQ for U-571 is said to be top-notch.... can't wait to add this one to the collection!!!! I'll be buying it for $20 on it's own, rather than $37 for the 3 pack.... no interest in the other two

[MasterXeus]

Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

Reviews are in a HDD.

Bracke claims the picture and sound quality are worse on the Blu-Ray of End Of Days compared to the HD-DVD.

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1446/endofdays.html

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1572/u571.html

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1448/miamivice2006.html

Under Final Thoughts

This Blu-ray release is curious. The video is on par with the HD DVD, and the DTS-MA track is likewise comparable to the TrueHD.

How is the picture and sound quality worse?

[DetroitSportsFan]

Originally Posted by MasterXeus

How is the picture and sound quality worse?

I was referring to the star rating he gave the BD vs. the HD-DVD. The BD has 1/2 star less for PQ and AQ.

[Blu-News]

Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

I was referring to the star rating he gave the BD vs. the HD-DVD. The BD has 1/2 star less for PQ and AQ.

That is because End Of Days was released on HD DVD earlier. Over time the studios have gotten better, making End Of Days less impressive than what it was at the time of the HD DVD review.

[lgans316]

U-571 the third DNR victim from Universal following Mummy 1 & 2.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1059419

[cartman781]

Originally Posted by wnicholas76

I'll buy both U-571 and End of Days. I will not buy Miami Vice, though. That movie flat-out sucked!!

Why not buy the 3-pack and sell Miami Vice. It cost the same and you will get a return on the investment

[jj5206]

i watched U-571 last weekend

[HeavyHitter]

Originally Posted by lgans316

U-571 the third DNR victim from Universal following Mummy 1 & 2.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1059419

[Judgmentday2007]

apparently future shop is selling the 3 pack of these movies for $25.99 says so on there website