Flash Gordon 4K UHD (1980)

[bradnoyes]

Originally Posted by gkolb

Back in stock at Best Buy?!

I ordered mid June, and now my estimated arrival date is Aug 28, pushed back from 25th. Arrgh! :starting to foam at the mouth:

That’s pretty crazy. I ordered last night and quickly got a shipping confirmation but it’s not in the USPS system yet so I’m not sure when it will get here.

[Dunemoon]

Finally arrived along with Death Before Dishonor (Blu). 4K is stunning. Best I've seen it in 40 years!

[Qaenos]

Originally Posted by TXMoviebuff77

I see you’ve watched the Spare Change review? Mentioned how the dialogue is mostly in the front speakers.

I'm using headphones and there is an unnatural reverb to the voices to both the 2.0 and 5.1 audio. It's not always noticeable, but when it is, it is.

For example, compare this new 4K audio mix against the old US Bluray mix at 59:01 when he tells Barin "You know it yourself. Ming is the enemy of all people on Mongo. Let's team up and fight him." Flash's voice sounds weird, a little robotic like Kyltus in the 4K mix. It doesn't in the blu-ray mix.

[guachi]

My Arrow Limited Edition arrived today and I feel dumb for thinking the disc came with a slip cover.

My first order with DiabolikDVD and it was packaged very well like everyone said. Perfect condition.

[TXMoviebuff77]

Originally Posted by Qaenos

I'm using headphones and there is an unnatural reverb to the voices to both the 2.0 and 5.1 audio. It's not always noticeable, but when it is, it is.

For example, compare this new 4K audio mix against the old US Bluray mix at 59:01 when he tells Barin "You know it yourself. Ming is the enemy of all people on Mongo. Let's team up and fight him." Flash's voice sounds weird, a little robotic like Kyltus in the 4K mix. It doesn't in the blu-ray mix.

I guess I’m just not as nitpicky as others are, I have no one to show off my setup too other than myself & my dog don’t give a shit. The movie is a blast & I’m happy to own the 4K version.

[gkolb]

Originally Posted by gkolb

Back in stock at Best Buy?!

I ordered mid June, and now my estimated arrival date is Aug 28, pushed back from 25th. Arrgh! :starting to foam at the mouth:

Just got a Best Buy shipping notice. Now supposed to be here Tuesday.
Hope it’s via 2-day shipping so it doesn’t end up sitting around somewhere.

[guachi]

Quickest 4k from purchase to play. Took about 20 minutes from the time I took it out of the mailbox until I started playing the movie.

The 4k is gorgeous. The colors are crazy and the 4k scan, from what I could see, was very well done. Probably the most fun I've had watching this movie since I saw it in the theater at the age of six.

[Bassaholic]

Just spun this disc. My God it is beautiful and just as fun to watch as it was when I watched it on HBO in the 80's. Thank you Arrow and everyone else involved with bringing this film to 4K!

[chas speed]

Originally Posted by Bassaholic

Just spun this disc. My God it is beautiful and just as fun to watch as it was when I watched it on HBO in the 80's. Thank you Arrow and everyone else involved with bringing this film to 4K!

I think this film became big on HBO. For some reason, I remember them showing "Flash Gordon" and "Thief" constantly.

[chas speed]

Originally Posted by sonicyogurt

I just got my shipping confirmation for the standard edition a few minutes ago.

Is that a picture of the band "Tuscadero" by your name?

[sonicyogurt]

Originally Posted by chas speed

Is that a picture of the band "Tuscadero" by your name?

It is!

[Fang Zei]

Originally Posted by Hedji

There are obvious benefits to the 4K, but I do miss the comic book feel of the green.

Could the color differences be explained away by the sdr conversion? Perhaps when viewed in hdr it might look similar color-wise to the old bd.

[Pyoko]

On the old Blu-ray the fact that the sparks are blown out/clipping in all three channels but still have a strong green tint means that the tint was not on the film originally but added digitally during the color grading.

That in turn means either A) the old grade was too extreme and not correct or B) they forgot to add some green effect that wasn't on the negative when grading this new master. Not really knowing anything about the movie the latter seems like kind of a big thing to completely forget about considering it was director-approved, so the former case is probably more likely.

[CSM101]

On my set up, the green is somewhere between the two caps. Not quite as green as the old blu, but greener than the UHD grab.

[NoFro]

First time seeing this glorious bit of silliness. Really enjoyed it.

Can only imagine how long time fans must feel seeing this 4K transfer. This transfer is great. Studio Canal are fast becoming my favourite 4K studio with their left-field titles and 5-star treatment of films. Really feels like they value putting out decent products for film fans.

[mar3o]

Originally Posted by Fang Zei

Could the color differences be explained away by the sdr conversion? Perhaps when viewed in hdr it might look similar color-wise to the old bd.

That shot definitely did look green when I watched it the other day.

[snipemonkey]

Originally Posted by bradnoyes

That’s pretty crazy. I ordered last night and quickly got a shipping confirmation but it’s not in the USPS system yet so I’m not sure when it will get here.

Got a shipping confirmation from Amazon last Tuesday the 18th. My package was "supposed" to be delivered by the 20th. It's now the 23rd and USPS tracking says it hasn't moved from Seattle, WA, where it started. All Amazon can say is "sorry, it's running late." Well, no sh*t, Einstein.

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Update: Just contacted Amazon and they're sending me another copy. Maybe in a month or two I'll have two of them!

[Scottishguy]

Originally Posted by snipemonkey

Got a shipping confirmation from Amazon last Tuesday the 18th. My package was "supposed" to be delivered by the 20th. It's now the 23rd and USPS tracking says it hasn't moved from Seattle, WA, where it started. All Amazon can say is "sorry, it's running late." Well, no sh*t, Einstein.

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Update: Just contacted Amazon and they're sending me another copy. Maybe in a month or two I'll have two of them!

Unbelievable like. And I thought my Pitch Black fiasco was bad.

[chas speed]

Originally Posted by sonicyogurt

It is!

They were one of my favorite bands!

[Hedji]

Originally Posted by Pyoko

On the old Blu-ray the fact that the sparks are blown out/clipping in all three channels but still have a strong green tint means that the tint was not on the film originally but added digitally during the color grading.

That in turn means either A) the old grade was too extreme and not correct or B) they forgot to add some green effect that wasn't on the negative when grading this new master. Not really knowing anything about the movie the latter seems like kind of a big thing to completely forget about considering it was director-approved, so the former case is probably more likely.

Thanks for this explanation. I'll give it another look on my TV. I did watch the Blu Ray on my 1080p Projector, but on my TV, the scene is shown in the archival interview with Lorenzo Semple Jr. and it's much greener. Whatever the reason, I guess I just have to live with my preference. But thank you to all who responded to my question. I love the restoration. I does look more natural. But this was one scene where I felt the old blu ray wins, despite the unnatural noise reduction, sharpening, etc.