The Goonies 4K UHD (1985) - Page 58 - Blu-ray Forum

FilmFreakosaurus · 03-22-2024, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1924

Why do you think this movie did more grain removal with the transfer compared to other WB releases?

Maybe because of the 4k disc buyer backlash by those who didn't realize that "Gremlins" was supposed to look grainy.

The studios tend to appease the lowest common denominator, now with audio as well.

WonkaBedknobs83 · 03-31-2024, 08:54 PM

The trend of under-lighting films in the 1970s, when Steven Spielberg and Joe Dante were first making names for themselves and Richard Donner was making Superman, became standard in the 1980s for everything except a handful of musicals, comedies, and period pieces.

The codecs available to 4K UHD are far better than anything MPEG-2 ever had to offer in handling film grain, making it unnecessary to go as far as they often do, yet they still can't outgrow these by-now outdated habits. And in theory, the audio should be better instead of worse. Good technology still won't compensate 100% for bad technique in its use.

ancient333 · 05-20-2024, 04:21 PM

Can anyone please confirm if the Blu-Ray included in the 4K release is remastered?
Or is it the same original released in 2008?

Cheers.

Matt89 · 05-20-2024, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ancient333

Can anyone please confirm if the Blu-Ray included in the 4K release is remastered?
Or is it the same original released in 2008?

Cheers.

Same old BD.

pumpkihn · 05-31-2024, 09:56 AM

Spotted a copy of this (with slip) in my local Cex so thought I'd check out the thread to see if it's worth upgrading and wow, what a rollercoaster

I don't think the DNR will bother me that much but some of the screens look incredibly dark, which might be a problem as I rarely get to watch movies in a darkened room. It's not usually an issue but I did struggle with the end of Dune Part One and the cave segment at the end of Cocaine Bear was hidden in darkness compared to the Blu-ray, and fiddling with the settings only resulted in washing it out.

Anyway, I guess I could always return it if I'm not happy. Hoping that it's not a copy from the dodgy batch too

Brian81 · 05-31-2024, 12:56 PM

UHD looks alright to me

HD Goofnut · 05-31-2024, 01:24 PM

It's one of the worst catalog UHDs that Warner has put out IMHO. Some scenes look great, but many of the closeups suffer from waxiness.

pumpkihn · 05-31-2024, 02:03 PM

Yup, that's what I'm talking about, impossible to make a decision based on this thread

Picked it up earlier so will give it a spin and see what I think.

Tim n Tempe · 05-31-2024, 02:28 PM

HDR s**t show. Not worth the disc it's on.

pumpkihn · 06-01-2024, 08:16 AM

So I watched it last night and thought it was fine. Yes, grain is not very noticeable or barely there a lot of the time and I did notice smoothness in some closeups of faces but overall I was happy with it. The darkness I was concerned about was never an issue despite not watching it in a darkened room. This is one case where I think have the old Blu in the package is a good thing so I can watch that 'version' if I want to.

I don't suppose we'll get another release, if they do anything for the 40th anniversary it'll likely be the same disc. Maybe for the 50th if discs are still a thing

KubrickKurasawa · 06-01-2024, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pumpkihn

So I watched it last night and thought it was fine. Yes, grain is not very noticeable or barely there a lot of the time and I did notice smoothness in some closeups of faces but overall I was happy with it. The darkness I was concerned about was never an issue despite not watching it in a darkened room. This is one case where I think have the old Blu in the package is a good thing so I can watch that 'version' if I want to.

I don't suppose we'll get another release, if they do anything for the 40th anniversary it'll likely be the same disc. Maybe for the 50th if discs are still a thing

Not surprised you like this considering your Mattel avatar buddy. Mattel transfers need to stop.

Telemachus · 06-01-2024, 10:14 PM

Blu ray for me until they remaster this, just like mom used to make!

KubrickKurasawa · 06-01-2024, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Telemachus

Blu ray for me until they remaster this, just like mom used to make!

Goonies never say 4k!

Telemachus · 06-01-2024, 10:33 PM

Okay, James Cameron didn't come over to my house to use the bathroom, but his sister did!

KubrickKurasawa · 06-02-2024, 04:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Telemachus

Okay, James Cameron didn't come over to my house to use the bathroom, but his sister did!

Hearing that makes my ear do a dance.

IndyMLVC · 06-08-2024, 01:07 PM

For anyone interested, there's a new Kickstarter up for the "Life After" series of docs. This one is covering The Goonies and they interviewed Dick before he passed.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects...?ref=user_menu

Chedwiggen · 06-21-2024, 09:36 AM

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects...er-the-goonies

Beckstreaker · 07-22-2024, 02:25 AM

Amazon UK

Release Date: December 9th, 2024
Purchase Link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Goonies-Ste.../dp/B0D983Q39P
Artwork:

whiteberry · 11-13-2024, 04:18 AM

HillSprinter · 11-13-2024, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Telemachus

Okay, James Cameron didn't come over to my house to use the bathroom, but his sister did!

Janet…..Cameron?

05-20-2024, 04:21 PM	#1143
ancient333 Member Member since:Aug 2021 4K collection:10 Blu-ray collection:10	Is the Blu-Ray remastered ? Can anyone please confirm if the Blu-Ray included in the 4K release is remastered? Or is it the same original released in 2008? Cheers.

03-31-2024, 08:54 PM	#1142
WonkaBedknobs83 Expert Member Member since:Sep 2021 4K collection:10 Blu-ray collection:60	The trend of under-lighting films in the 1970s, when Steven Spielberg and Joe Dante were first making names for themselves and Richard Donner was making Superman, became standard in the 1980s for everything except a handful of musicals, comedies, and period pieces. The codecs available to 4K UHD are far better than anything MPEG-2 ever had to offer in handling film grain, making it unnecessary to go as far as they often do, yet they still can't outgrow these by-now outdated habits. And in theory, the audio should be better instead of worse. Good technology still won't compensate 100% for bad technique in its use.

05-31-2024, 09:56 AM	#1145
pumpkihn Active Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2014 Location:UK 4K collection:266 Blu-ray collection:1993 DVD collection:1076 Digital collection:121	Spotted a copy of this (with slip) in my local Cex so thought I'd check out the thread to see if it's worth upgrading and wow, what a rollercoaster I don't think the DNR will bother me that much but some of the screens look incredibly dark, which might be a problem as I rarely get to watch movies in a darkened room. It's not usually an issue but I did struggle with the end of Dune Part One and the cave segment at the end of Cocaine Bear was hidden in darkness compared to the Blu-ray, and fiddling with the settings only resulted in washing it out. Anyway, I guess I could always return it if I'm not happy. Hoping that it's not a copy from the dodgy batch too

05-31-2024, 12:56 PM	#1146
Brian81 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Mar 2011 Trading Score:4	UHD looks alright to me

05-31-2024, 01:24 PM	#1147
HD Goofnut Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Far, Far Away Home Theater Gallery:114 4K collection:743 Blu-ray collection:2371 DVD collection:128 MA collection:751 Digital collection:1093 Prime collection:598 Blu-ray reviews:133 Trading Score:39	It's one of the worst catalog UHDs that Warner has put out IMHO. Some scenes look great, but many of the closeups suffer from waxiness.

05-31-2024, 02:03 PM	#1148
pumpkihn Active Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2014 Location:UK 4K collection:266 Blu-ray collection:1993 DVD collection:1076 Digital collection:121	Yup, that's what I'm talking about, impossible to make a decision based on this thread Picked it up earlier so will give it a spin and see what I think.

05-31-2024, 02:28 PM	#1149
Tim n Tempe Active Member Member since:Mar 2023	HDR s**t show. Not worth the disc it's on.

06-01-2024, 08:16 AM	#1150
pumpkihn Active Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2014 Location:UK 4K collection:266 Blu-ray collection:1993 DVD collection:1076 Digital collection:121	So I watched it last night and thought it was fine. Yes, grain is not very noticeable or barely there a lot of the time and I did notice smoothness in some closeups of faces but overall I was happy with it. The darkness I was concerned about was never an issue despite not watching it in a darkened room. This is one case where I think have the old Blu in the package is a good thing so I can watch that 'version' if I want to. I don't suppose we'll get another release, if they do anything for the 40th anniversary it'll likely be the same disc. Maybe for the 50th if discs are still a thing

06-01-2024, 10:14 PM	#1152
Telemachus Blu-ray Baron Member since:May 2021	Blu ray for me until they remaster this, just like mom used to make!

06-01-2024, 10:33 PM	#1154
Telemachus Blu-ray Baron Member since:May 2021	Okay, James Cameron didn't come over to my house to use the bathroom, but his sister did!

06-08-2024, 01:07 PM	#1156
IndyMLVC Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:New York City, NY 4K collection:296 Blu-ray collection:738 DVD collection:58 Digital collection:754 iTunes collection:2 Trading Score:62	For anyone interested, there's a new Kickstarter up for the "Life After" series of docs. This one is covering The Goonies and they interviewed Dick before he passed. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects...?ref=user_menu

06-21-2024, 09:36 AM	#1157
Chedwiggen Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2012 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- iTunes collection:- Trading Score:94	https://www.kickstarter.com/projects...er-the-goonies

07-22-2024, 02:25 AM	#1158
Beckstreaker Special Member Member since:Sep 2021 Location:Canada 4K collection:1422 Blu-ray collection:2025 DVD collection:20	Amazon UK Release Date: December 9th, 2024 Purchase Link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Goonies-Ste.../dp/B0D983Q39P Artwork:

11-13-2024, 04:18 AM	#1159
whiteberry Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jun 2013

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