The Polar Express 3D Blu-ray (2004) [Region Free]

[JamesN]

Originally Posted by Jimmy Smith

2.4 is the original aspect ratio. All other ratios are nothing but pan scan hack jobs that have no place on the Blu-Ray format or anywhere else

Not quite...

The 2D theatrical release was approximately 2.40:1; the simultaneous 3-D IMAX release was approximately 1.44:1. Both releases were rendered from the same computer models for their respective aspect ratios, so both are technically "original". Nothing was "artificially" cropped or panned-and-scanned for either.

As to why the 3-D Blu-ray was presented in 2.40:1, I have no idea, but it features the same overall visual framing composition as the theatrical 2D release.

[dealerovski]

Maybe its a copy right issue between IMAX and the studio ? Just trying to understand...

[Owendarko]

So pleased...the retailer i bought my Samsung C7000 from has been very kind enough to swap it for the Panasonic plasma, even though i bought the TV way back in may (must add however the fault was there since Day 1).

Hopefully i will now got no more ghosting!

[Adrian Wright]

Hi Owendarko,

I too had problems with the Samsung 63C7000 and viewed the Panasonic in store. When in True Cinema mode, the Panasonics ghosting was minimal. Once you then change the mode on the set to Dynamic, it is exactly the same as the Samsung, ghost city.

This was enough to put me off the Panasonic 50" and keep my Samsung 63". Now I have changed the settings on the Samsung, it looks no different to me than the Panasonic when in the True Cinema setting.

Horses for courses I suppose, just do not expect to see the last of the ghosting. It is there on the Panasonic too...

Regards


Adrian

[MrBrains]

had this a while now but was holding out for xmas eve, I have finally watched it "YEEE HAAA" "What A Ride" I have to disagree with alot of people on here, this was fantastic the 3D was one of the best I have seen yet. The snow looks great it floats right out of the screen, the golden ticket scenes are amazing also, its non stop. This is the movie to watch for sure. Loved it and am so glad i bought this film.

Not watched xmas carol yet so thats next on my list for tomorrow.

[Todd Smith]

Originally Posted by MrBrains

had this a while now but was holding out for xmas eve, I have finally watched it "YEEE HAAA" "What A Ride" I have to disagree with alot of people on here, this was fantastic the 3D was one of the best I have seen yet. The snow looks great it floats right out of the screen, the golden ticket scenes are amazing also, its non stop. This is the movie to watch for sure. Loved it and am so glad i bought this film.

Not watched xmas carol yet so thats next on my list for tomorrow.

Good to hear! I will be watching PE later tonight You will love A Christmas Carol as well.

[dealerovski]

Yes the 3D is stunning in this one, I wish every 3D title was this good.

I was also saving A christmas carol for christmas, will watch it this Saturday for sure.

[thelittleprince]

Originally Posted by MrBrains

had this a while now but was holding out for xmas eve, I have finally watched it "YEEE HAAA" "What A Ride" I have to disagree with alot of people on here, this was fantastic the 3D was one of the best I have seen yet. The snow looks great it floats right out of the screen, the golden ticket scenes are amazing also, its non stop. This is the movie to watch for sure. Loved it and am so glad i bought this film.

Not watched xmas carol yet so thats next on my list for tomorrow.

Hehe. Watched The Polar Express on 3D tonight for the first time as well! Loved it! Especially liked the scene where the train is going down a steep hill at full speed like a roller coaster! And also watching A Christmas Carol 3D for the first time tomorrow!


Merry Christmas!

[Todd Smith]

Originally Posted by thelittleprince

Hehe. Watched The Polar Express on 3D tonight for the first time as well! Loved it! Especially liked the scene where the train is going down a steep hill at full speed like a roller coaster! And also watching A Christmas Carol 3D for the first time tomorrow!


Merry Christmas!

+1 The roller coaster scene was fantastic! I watched this last night and it was stunning all around! The video, 3d, audio, and movie..........this is the all to rare entire package............it was magical!

Every year this film has been better than the last in my HT technicaly.............4 years ago, I watched the DVD which was great at the time, the following year, watched the HD-DVD which was even better since we got HD video, the next year watched the anaglyph which was even better since we got lossless audio and crappy 3d (as crappy as it was, this was the first 3d I experienced on my HT screen and I was loving it, warts and all), last year we repeated the following year, but we had done some upgrading in the audio dep which made it better, and this year 3d projection and a 9' wide 2.35 screen took this whole experience to an entire new level.........WOW!!!

As amazing as the 3d/video is on this one, the audio is right there with it........when the train pulls up for the first time.........my whole house was shaking! The entire roller coaster scene is shocking..........So many good/convincing train moments during the film.


Anyway, this disc is the full package IMO and I loved it! This was totally worth buying for the 4th(!?!) time.

[dealerovski]

Maybe next year you will be seeing it in IMAX AR

OH wait, you had a 2.35 screen, my bad

[Todd Smith]

Oh, one other thing is there was VERY little ghosting in this film in my setup which always helps of course

[dealerovski]

Originally Posted by Todd Smith

Oh, one other thing is there was VERY little ghosting in this film in my setup which always helps of course

Its funny that an overprices JVC projector will have some ghosting but my $600 DLP Beamer won't.

[Todd Smith]

Originally Posted by dealerovski

Its funny that an overprices JVC projector will have some ghosting but my $600 DLP Beamer won't.

Nothing funny about it considering the 2 technologies. DLP is expected to have the advantage here.

Ghosting or rainbows.........pick your poison Me, I will take a little bit of ghosting The JVCs have other advantages compared to those DLPs as well such as 1080p, MUCH better contrast, etc........2d is not even worth comparing between the 2 as the JVC is in a completely different league (as it should be for the $$$ dif).

[dealerovski]

I watched the JVC X7 in 3D and could litterly not see any advantage in 1080p on a 106'' when using the glasses

But yes, in 2D theres no comparisment, still the amount of $$$ I saved Im very very happy with my dlp deal with the acer h5360 in 720p

and then you add the ghosting... it just seams funny to me

[Todd Smith]

Originally Posted by dealerovski

I watched the JVC X7 in 3D and could litterly not see any advantage in 1080p on a 106'' when using the glasses

But yes, in 2D theres no comparisment, still the amount of $$$ I saved Im very very happy with my dlp deal with the acer h5360 in 720p

and then you add the ghosting... it just seams funny to me

You know what I dont find funny..........RBE FOR ME, it kills the movie experience more than anything I have seen as far a display issues go Glad you dont have this issue.

Others who have made the same move would disagree as far as the Acer to the 40/50............Zombie10k over on AVS moved from the Acer to the RS40 and the ONLY advantage the Acer has for 3d over the 40 is ghosting.........in every other way he prefers the 40 for 3d, but hey its all a matter of opinion Your opinion might change if you were to do a direct A/B like he did.

Like I said, Rainbows (Acer) or a little bit of ghosting (JVC).......pick your poison RBE is a killer for me and the VERY little ghosting I have seen on the 40 is MUCH easier to deal with than RBE (again, for me). Everyone should view both these for themselves though of course.

Having said all that, maybe we can both agree that PE is absolutely fantastic in 3d! I was mesmerized when I watched this the other night..........cant believe we are getting this level of 3d already in FP!

[Blu-Ray 3D President]

Who has The Polar Express (TPE) BD3D and please share 3D experience.

[Blu-Ray 3D President]

Is this the better Christmas/Winter 3D film compared to A Christmas Carol (ACC)? I have ACC and loved the clean 3D imagery and pop-outs. I ordered TPE but not yet delivered.

[Ronald L King]

I have it and the 3d is very good,watch for the front of the train sticking out of the front of your tv fairly far into the movie.

[Ranger-R]

I'd like to know as well. Owned the the dvd. Then first bd release then 3d true-hd version. Now maybe this one.

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[Blu-Ray 3D President]

Originally Posted by Ronald L King

I have it and the 3d is very good,watch for the front of the train sticking out of the front of your tv fairly far into the movie.

Oh my! A train ooming out straight at me? That would be awesome!