Band Of Brothers - Page 4 - Blu-ray Forum

Nutty · 12-04-2008, 10:45 AM

I just bought the set and have only good things to say. I seems as though they've made the movie more compatible to watch on an HD television. The night scenes seem so much more brilliant and detailed than when I watched the original series on HBO. Also the sound is much more dramatic and hearing the dialog during fight scenes or when they were talking low seems so much more managable on the Blu-Ray format. The other thing I noticed and enjoyed was the movie actually fills the entire television screen, no widescreen black border and full screen, inflated look, it seems to fit perfectly.

Well I would say buy it and enjoy it,

Nutty

crobert0247 · 12-04-2008, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by robertc88

Still the release of the year as I've already have TDK and it is close but with all you get and for the price, BoB wins!

I still agree too. I don't have TDK

but this wins anyway!

DavidAg02 · 12-04-2008, 04:31 PM

I bought the BoB set on Amazon the other day when it was $45. Can't wait for it to get here!

It amazed me even on DVD...

Siri · 12-04-2008, 05:41 PM

I am about to watch Part 7 in a little bit, I wish there were more than 10 parts, i will definitely watch the other parts with all the extras, like the timeline and such.

hchalla178 · 12-04-2008, 07:22 PM

After listening to you guys going nuts on this set, i ordered it and recieved it almost 2 weeks back. I am still waiting for my sub to arrive.

Since most of you have watched the set before, what are your favourite scenes (Emotionally & AQ ) ?

PanasonicPlasmaMan · 12-04-2008, 08:56 PM

Just finished part 7. This is without a doubt my number one blu ray title and I am sure TDK will be a close second. I really dont want it to end I only have 3 more hours

H00D4M4N · 12-04-2008, 09:05 PM

I concur. Band of Brothers is probably the best Blu-ray on the market and truly belongs in every home video library. Fantastic series, great picture quality, the audio quality blew me away, and exceptional bonus materials.

EWL5 · 12-08-2008, 07:44 PM

Here is Kris Deering's take on BOB:

http://hometheatermag.com/moviereviews/120408band/

"This series was highly stylized and the grain played a big part in the look of the film. Contrast was also a big part with deep blacks and slightly overblown whites. Colors are a bit desaturated at times or take on a darker look than normal. This release looks a bit cleaned up compared to the HD DVD but that doesn’t serve the original intent quite as much. Detail doesn’t suffer too much but there were times when some of the facial features looked a bit soft in direct comparisons. Without having the other source to compare it would be hard to say how noticeable the effect would be. This is still a very dimensional HD image but it fell just a tad short of import release."

This pretty much confirms the DNR I was seeing and makes me mad that there's a release out there (HD-DVD import) with all the fine detail preserved. Most people won't care but people with projector screens will notice right away. Warner, stop using DNR in your new releases!!!

kennerado · 12-08-2008, 10:33 PM

The UK/Aus version only has DTS-HA MA audio.

xander · 12-08-2008, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by PanasonicPlasmaMan

Just finished part 7. This is without a doubt my number one blu ray title and I am sure TDK will be a close second. I really dont want it to end I only have 3 more hours

It's so fantastic, isn't it? I double dipped on the Amazon Cyber Monday deal and got it today. I have watched this several times over the year on SDDVD and am excited to take the journey again now on Blu. Number one indeed. I can't think of another title that should be in everyone's collection more than this one.

dakshdar · 12-19-2008, 06:21 PM

Crap...

I bought Band of Brothers for $25 on Amazon two years ago, and the picture and audio quality (DTS) on DVD is so good I swore I wouldn't upgrade. But now with the Blu-Ray checking in under $40, and with the DTS-HD Master Audio, I'm severely tempted.

From what I've previously read, the audio quality upgrade over the DVD is not as impressive as the video quality increase.

Can anyone that has own both copies present a realistic review of whether the Blu-Ray truly is a significant upgrade?

ranma · 12-19-2008, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dakshdar

Crap...

I bought Band of Brothers for $25 on Amazon two years ago, and the picture and audio quality (DTS) on DVD is so good I swore I wouldn't upgrade. But now with the Blu-Ray checking in under $40, and with the DTS-HD Master Audio, I'm severely tempted.

From what I've previously read, the audio quality upgrade over the DVD is not as impressive as the video quality increase.

Can anyone that has own both copies present a realistic review of whether the Blu-Ray truly is a significant upgrade?

It is a little off topic,
try this link
HD DVD Review

Which has DVD vs HD DVD comparison.

I don't think with 30+ mbps video bitrate, BD could be worse than its rival.

VHS4Ever · 12-19-2008, 06:54 PM

This blu-ray set rocked!!!!!

JimSD · 12-19-2008, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by dakshdar

Can anyone that has own both copies present a realistic review of whether the Blu-Ray truly is a significant upgrade?

I've found that the video improvements are more pronounced in some episodes than others. Some of the scenes in the snow in the Bastogne forest are incredibly clear. It seems to me that some dialog is clearer, but I haven't done an A/B comparison.

What is a big upgrade for me is the PiP commentary with the Easy Company veterans. I think that is worth an upgrade itself. If you've seen this series numerous times, the PiP commentary is a great new way to watch it.

EWL5 · 12-19-2008, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dakshdar

Crap...

I bought Band of Brothers for $25 on Amazon two years ago, and the picture and audio quality (DTS) on DVD is so good I swore I wouldn't upgrade. But now with the Blu-Ray checking in under $40, and with the DTS-HD Master Audio, I'm severely tempted.

From what I've previously read, the audio quality upgrade over the DVD is not as impressive as the video quality increase.

Can anyone that has own both copies present a realistic review of whether the Blu-Ray truly is a significant upgrade?

Depends on your screen size. If you will be watching on > 50" screen, then it probably is worth the upgrade, especially for the PIP commentary. However, if your screen is < 50", then it is debatable as the legacy DTS was pretty good.

Linkmon · 12-19-2008, 11:49 PM

FYI, the BOB Bllu Ray Set will be on sale at Best Buy next week for $37.49!!!

Red Hood · 12-20-2008, 03:28 AM

Just finished all of them. Best blu set there is!

GOAT · 12-20-2008, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Linkmon

FYI, the BOB Bllu Ray Set will be on sale at Best Buy next week for $37.49!!!

ill be there Sunday morning buying it!!

MAPdead · 12-20-2008, 03:42 AM

I am currently watching the set now I am on Part 3.

crobert0247 · 12-20-2008, 04:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pyre

Just finished all of them. Best blu set there is!

Indeed. Anyone who has not purchased needs to do so by Sunday at Best Buy!

12-04-2008, 10:45 AM	#61
Nutty Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA	Well worth it!!!!!!!!!!!! I just bought the set and have only good things to say. I seems as though they've made the movie more compatible to watch on an HD television. The night scenes seem so much more brilliant and detailed than when I watched the original series on HBO. Also the sound is much more dramatic and hearing the dialog during fight scenes or when they were talking low seems so much more managable on the Blu-Ray format. The other thing I noticed and enjoyed was the movie actually fills the entire television screen, no widescreen black border and full screen, inflated look, it seems to fit perfectly. Well I would say buy it and enjoy it, Nutty

12-04-2008, 07:22 PM	#65
hchalla178 Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Atlanta,GA Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:76	Your Favourite Scenes in Band of Brothers!!! After listening to you guys going nuts on this set, i ordered it and recieved it almost 2 weeks back. I am still waiting for my sub to arrive. Since most of you have watched the set before, what are your favourite scenes (Emotionally & AQ ) ?

12-08-2008, 07:44 PM	#68
EWL5 Senior Member Member since:Oct 2008	Kris Deering's review Here is Kris Deering's take on BOB: http://hometheatermag.com/moviereviews/120408band/ "This series was highly stylized and the grain played a big part in the look of the film. Contrast was also a big part with deep blacks and slightly overblown whites. Colors are a bit desaturated at times or take on a darker look than normal. This release looks a bit cleaned up compared to the HD DVD but that doesn’t serve the original intent quite as much. Detail doesn’t suffer too much but there were times when some of the facial features looked a bit soft in direct comparisons. Without having the other source to compare it would be hard to say how noticeable the effect would be. This is still a very dimensional HD image but it fell just a tad short of import release." This pretty much confirms the DNR I was seeing and makes me mad that there's a release out there (HD-DVD import) with all the fine detail preserved. Most people won't care but people with projector screens will notice right away. Warner, stop using DNR in your new releases!!!

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Siri Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2007 Location:New Jersey Home Theater Gallery:34 Blu-ray collection:357 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:5	I am about to watch Part 7 in a little bit, I wish there were more than 10 parts, i will definitely watch the other parts with all the extras, like the timeline and such.

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PanasonicPlasmaMan Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:California Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:25 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:18	Just finished part 7. This is without a doubt my number one blu ray title and I am sure TDK will be a close second. I really dont want it to end I only have 3 more hours

12-04-2008, 09:05 PM	#67
H00D4M4N Member Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 5	I concur. Band of Brothers is probably the best Blu-ray on the market and truly belongs in every home video library. Fantastic series, great picture quality, the audio quality blew me away, and exceptional bonus materials.

12-08-2008, 10:33 PM	#69
kennerado Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Melbourne, Australia Blu-ray collection:165 Trading Score:3	The UK/Aus version only has DTS-HA MA audio.

12-19-2008, 06:21 PM	#71
dakshdar Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Manhattan Beach, CA Blu-ray collection:378	Crap... I bought Band of Brothers for $25 on Amazon two years ago, and the picture and audio quality (DTS) on DVD is so good I swore I wouldn't upgrade. But now with the Blu-Ray checking in under $40, and with the DTS-HD Master Audio, I'm severely tempted. From what I've previously read, the audio quality upgrade over the DVD is not as impressive as the video quality increase. Can anyone that has own both copies present a realistic review of whether the Blu-Ray truly is a significant upgrade?

12-19-2008, 06:54 PM	#73
VHS4Ever Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:224 Blu-ray reviews:61 Trading Score:16	This blu-ray set rocked!!!!!

12-19-2008, 11:49 PM	#76
Linkmon Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1	FYI, the BOB Bllu Ray Set will be on sale at Best Buy next week for $37.49!!!

12-20-2008, 03:28 AM	#77
Red Hood Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:33	Just finished all of them. Best blu set there is!

12-20-2008, 03:42 AM	#79
MAPdead Power Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:North Carolina 4K collection:918 Blu-ray collection:2683 Blu-ray reviews:23	I am currently watching the set now I am on Part 3.

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