Alfred Hitchcock : The Masterpiece Collection - 12 of November - Page 41 - Blu-ray Forum

wolffuncut · 10-28-2012, 05:57 PM

didn´t receive mine yet, hopfully during the next week.
from reviews so far it´s hard plastic, bottom of box with foam, very good quality and finishing. BUT it seems to be quiet tricky to get the disc out of the pages without finger prints on the disc.

insomniac013 · 10-30-2012, 09:36 AM

Seems like a rushjob according to the review

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Alfre.../45102/#Review

Simon_LDT · 10-30-2012, 10:03 AM

Yep, but we already knew that. Universal usually miss more then they hit, as we all know.

I *think* going from what I've read on various forums, they've only actually restored Vertigo, The Birds and Rear Window. All the others are most likely the same DVD masters from 2004-5.

A real shame really but nothing we can do about it. Just maybe hope they actually bother to restore the titles that really need it in the future.

The DVD collection was back in 2004-5 if I remember correctly, so it's taken about 7 years to come to BD...

Life's too short to wait it out for anything better. Will be keeping my £69 pre-order, which at £5 a film is good, so happy with that. I wouldn't pay £100 though...

Extra-Terrestrial · 10-30-2012, 11:09 AM

Please can someone post pictures of the standard boxset when you get the chance?

WJWS Channel 13:Amity · 10-30-2012, 11:17 AM

Really wish we could see the standard set packaging allready lol
this is getting rather agravating. Just to find out it if it is infact a book style packaging

Simon_LDT · 10-30-2012, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WJWS Channel 13:Amity

Really wish we could see the standard set packaging allready lol
this is getting rather agravating. Just to find out it if it is infact a book style packaging

Yep. I also would like to know if it will include anything else. I'm hoping it'll be like the Monsters set which included an excellent booklet and artcards of the original movie posters.

Blu MacReady · 10-30-2012, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by James78

The video review for this box set is quite a mixed bag. What are members going to do? Keep the pre-order or wait for the post-Christmas price reduction?

Wait for mega reduction. The set sounds a mess and not much better than DVD apart from three movies. Will see if it comes down to £30 as its not worth much more as already own the DVD collection. Might go for digi book releases of Birds rear window and vertigo as they are a. The only decent transfers and b. getting individual releases. Never pay 100 notes for crap

Arkadin · 10-30-2012, 12:20 PM

well just like someone just posted, my worst fears basically confirmed--Universal just re-used the dvd masters for most of the films.
pathetic and shameful treatment of the greatest director ever.

and then you see that price for the US edition--a final, swift kick in the balls.
thanks Universal.

so pissed.

Kwebbotaurus · 10-30-2012, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by James78

The video review for this box set is quite a mixed bag. What are members going to do? Keep the pre-order or wait for the post-Christmas price reduction?

I'm keeping mine as I had Amazon vouchers which reduced the price to £27, I'm hoping Amazon will ship them as soon as they get them as this is more of a delay than a new release date that Universal are marketing towards.

insomniac013 · 10-30-2012, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by James78

The video review for this box set is quite a mixed bag. What are members going to do? Keep the pre-order or wait for the post-Christmas price reduction?

I'm definitely waiting for a huge price drop. (Which Universal is known for)

zoodermin · 10-30-2012, 02:21 PM

Wow didn't expect for Family Plot to look so bad! Sadly, the delay did not improve any transfer.

Marienbad · 10-30-2012, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arkadin

well just like someone just posted, my worst fears basically confirmed--Universal just re-used the dvd masters for most of the films.
pathetic and shameful treatment of the greatest director ever.

and then you see that price for the US edition--a final, swift kick in the balls.
thanks Universal.

so pissed.

That makes two of us! While I'm frankly relieved that Vertigo got a proper treatment, the careless transfers for Marnie etc. makes me not want this box at all. And this was what I was looking forward to most this year...

Blu MacReady · 10-30-2012, 04:30 PM

Would never ever happen, but I’d love to hear/read that everyone cancelled their pre-orders and this sold under 10 copies worldwide.

Universal then recalled and sorted out the rubbish they’ve sent out and issued a proper box set. Then in future only released quality transfers knowing consumers no longer accepted the sh**e they thought they’d get away with.

Like I say never going to happen.

penningtonny10 · 10-30-2012, 04:35 PM

Canceling my Amazon UK order as well. I'm not even a huge stickler for amazing transfers, but if the set doesn't deserve my money right now it doesn't deserve it...especially if a price drop could be in order later on. Disappointing. I was all set to throw my money at this one.

zoodermin · 10-31-2012, 04:32 AM

After much deliberation, I've decided to cancel my preorder. It never crossed my mind that all the films in this set will look spectacular but it also never crossed my mind that some of them will look that bad. I understand that the most problematic transfers are from the "second tier" films in the set but come on Universal, is Hitchcock! Even his "second tier" films are better than many other films. It makes me angry that lesser films from lesser directors are treated in a better way than films from a man that gave us an amazing legacy and created many of the greatest films of all time. I'm sorry Universal but I won't buy an expensive set that does not offer at least decent transfers for many of its films even if its my favorite director who made this films.

I will wait for a price drop and in the meantime I can buy a lot of Criterion BDs for that money and know that the quality of all the movies are going to be great.

(W)KRP · 10-31-2012, 05:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arkadin

well just like someone just posted, my worst fears basically confirmed--Universal just re-used the dvd masters for most of the films.
pathetic and shameful treatment of the greatest director ever.

and then you see that price for the US edition--a final, swift kick in the balls.
thanks Universal.

so pissed.

No wonder the box sets are available once again at Amazon UK. No remasters for many titles? I ordered just before reading today's posts in this thread. Cancelled my order too. It was GBP 83 + 3 shipping to USA (no VAT). How much "value" was really "added" to this release?

tenia · 10-31-2012, 06:45 AM

I cancelled a month ago my pre order. Then, after reading here and there some good reviews about Saboteur, The Trouble With Harry and a few others, I thought "well, maybe it's not that bad after all. Marnie is weird due to the gauze but maybe Nick was simply too hard".

Now, I'm just half glad to have cancelled, half amazed at how Universal is able to screw up the major release of one of their best cash-cow.

nekromantik · 10-31-2012, 07:52 AM

I will pay around £40 for this set no more.

I know it will take over a year to get to that price but im hoping post Xmas sale has it on offer for a good price.

Mattklong · 10-31-2012, 11:22 AM

Im gonna wait until it drops in price too (hopefully £40) and then pick it up thinking I get Rear Window, Vertigo, Shadow of A Doubt and the Birds for £10 each with some ok quality bonus feature films.

Dr. Humbert · 10-31-2012, 11:54 AM

Cancelled too.

Hitchcock can't be botched.

10-30-2012, 12:20 PM	#808
Arkadin Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2007 Location:...somewhere in Sweden Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:9	well just like someone just posted, my worst fears basically confirmed--Universal just re-used the dvd masters for most of the films. pathetic and shameful treatment of the greatest director ever. and then you see that price for the US edition--a final, swift kick in the balls. thanks Universal. so pissed. Last edited by Arkadin; 10-30-2012 at 12:24 PM.

10-28-2012, 05:57 PM	#801
wolffuncut Active Member Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Vienna	didn´t receive mine yet, hopfully during the next week. from reviews so far it´s hard plastic, bottom of box with foam, very good quality and finishing. BUT it seems to be quiet tricky to get the disc out of the pages without finger prints on the disc.

10-30-2012, 09:36 AM	#802
insomniac013 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Gravity Falls Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Seems like a rushjob according to the review https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Alfre.../45102/#Review

10-30-2012, 10:03 AM	#803
Simon_LDT Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Coventry, UK 4K collection:193 Blu-ray collection:1187 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:34	Yep, but we already knew that. Universal usually miss more then they hit, as we all know. I think going from what I've read on various forums, they've only actually restored Vertigo, The Birds and Rear Window. All the others are most likely the same DVD masters from 2004-5. A real shame really but nothing we can do about it. Just maybe hope they actually bother to restore the titles that really need it in the future. The DVD collection was back in 2004-5 if I remember correctly, so it's taken about 7 years to come to BD... Life's too short to wait it out for anything better. Will be keeping my £69 pre-order, which at £5 a film is good, so happy with that. I wouldn't pay £100 though...

10-30-2012, 11:09 AM	#804
Extra-Terrestrial Special Member Member since:Aug 2011 Location:UK Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:684 DVD collection:46 Trading Score:3	Please can someone post pictures of the standard boxset when you get the chance?

10-30-2012, 11:17 AM	#805
WJWS Channel 13:Amity Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2010 Location:AMITY ISLAND Blu-ray collection:1073 Trading Score:156	Really wish we could see the standard set packaging allready lol this is getting rather agravating. Just to find out it if it is infact a book style packaging

10-30-2012, 02:21 PM	#811
zoodermin Power Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2010 Location:New York, NY Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:106 Blu-ray collection:740 Blu-ray reviews: 63 Trading Score:1	Wow didn't expect for Family Plot to look so bad! Sadly, the delay did not improve any transfer.

10-30-2012, 04:30 PM	#813
Blu MacReady Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2011 4K collection:105 Blu-ray collection:2037 DVD collection:735 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Would never ever happen, but I’d love to hear/read that everyone cancelled their pre-orders and this sold under 10 copies worldwide. Universal then recalled and sorted out the rubbish they’ve sent out and issued a proper box set. Then in future only released quality transfers knowing consumers no longer accepted the sh**e they thought they’d get away with. Like I say never going to happen.

10-30-2012, 04:35 PM	#814
penningtonny10 Active Member Member since:Oct 2012 Location:Connecticut 4K collection:521 Blu-ray collection:3224 DVD collection:2	Canceling my Amazon UK order as well. I'm not even a huge stickler for amazing transfers, but if the set doesn't deserve my money right now it doesn't deserve it...especially if a price drop could be in order later on. Disappointing. I was all set to throw my money at this one.

10-31-2012, 04:32 AM	#815
zoodermin Power Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2010 Location:New York, NY Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:106 Blu-ray collection:740 Blu-ray reviews: 63 Trading Score:1	After much deliberation, I've decided to cancel my preorder. It never crossed my mind that all the films in this set will look spectacular but it also never crossed my mind that some of them will look that bad. I understand that the most problematic transfers are from the "second tier" films in the set but come on Universal, is Hitchcock! Even his "second tier" films are better than many other films. It makes me angry that lesser films from lesser directors are treated in a better way than films from a man that gave us an amazing legacy and created many of the greatest films of all time. I'm sorry Universal but I won't buy an expensive set that does not offer at least decent transfers for many of its films even if its my favorite director who made this films. I will wait for a price drop and in the meantime I can buy a lot of Criterion BDs for that money and know that the quality of all the movies are going to be great.

10-31-2012, 06:45 AM	#817
tenia Banned Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 Location:France 4K collection:251 Blu-ray collection:4012 Blu-ray reviews: 103	I cancelled a month ago my pre order. Then, after reading here and there some good reviews about Saboteur, The Trouble With Harry and a few others, I thought "well, maybe it's not that bad after all. Marnie is weird due to the gauze but maybe Nick was simply too hard". Now, I'm just half glad to have cancelled, half amazed at how Universal is able to screw up the major release of one of their best cash-cow.

10-31-2012, 07:52 AM	#818
nekromantik Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Bristol, UK Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:549	I will pay around £40 for this set no more. I know it will take over a year to get to that price but im hoping post Xmas sale has it on offer for a good price.

10-31-2012, 11:22 AM	#819
Mattklong Active Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Cambridge, UK 4K collection:57 Blu-ray collection:1042 DVD collection:9 iTunes collection:32 Trading Score:1	Im gonna wait until it drops in price too (hopefully £40) and then pick it up thinking I get Rear Window, Vertigo, Shadow of A Doubt and the Birds for £10 each with some ok quality bonus feature films.

10-31-2012, 11:54 AM	#820
Dr. Humbert Special Member Member since:Nov 2011 4K collection:202 Blu-ray collection:1132 DVD collection:119 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Cancelled too. Hitchcock can't be botched.

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