The Fifth Element 4K UHD (1997) (20th Anniversary Edition) - Page 76 - Blu-ray Forum

Agent Kay · 09-26-2021, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SeeMoreDigital

This StudioCanal release offers HDR10+ and not Dolby Vision

Yeah all those faulty 10+ discs, crazy

mikesncc1701 · 09-26-2021, 09:31 PM

Ruby Rhod at the Jags game

GrouchoFan · 09-26-2021, 11:58 PM

Unbelievable !!!!!!

ek79 · 09-30-2021, 01:02 AM

cricepng · 09-30-2021, 01:21 AM

Got the shipping notification for my Studio Canal purchase of this from Amazon UK and discovered it is being sent via UPS. Not an issue if I lived in the country's capital city, but UPS doesn't deliver anywhere else in the country, especially not to the Highlands. Now I'll have to really track it and hope that my NGO's office in the capital can get it when it gets out of customs. Will probably cost me an additional $10-20 in service fees.

Memnoch · 11-18-2021, 11:47 AM

Anyone know if there is a digital option available for the studio canal 4k version available in the US or do we have to order the UK physical disc to view this?

bytor · 11-28-2021, 05:53 AM

I was considering grabbing the SC version but based on capsaholic the Sony looks more detailed and natural color to me. Granted I know caps don't tell all because of HDR, but the Sony looks obviously better. What am I missing here?

DR Herbert West · 11-28-2021, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by bytor

I was considering grabbing the SC version but based on capsaholic the Sony looks more detailed and natural color to me. Granted I know caps don't tell all because of HDR, but the Sony looks obviously better. What am I missing here?

The Sony is sharpened.

Lope de Aguirre · 11-28-2021, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by bytor

I was considering grabbing the SC version but based on capsaholic the Sony looks more detailed and natural color to me. Granted I know caps don't tell all because of HDR, but the Sony looks obviously better. What am I missing here?

I have both (I first bought the Sony and kept it because of the Extras and German language options for my son) and I assure you the StudioCanal release is superior in picture quality.

In fact even my son (12) noticed the subpar picture quality when we watched the Sony recently and I was already thinking "man the StudioCanal is further ahead in picture quality than I thought/remembered"

Geoff D · 11-28-2021, 04:41 PM

And although the Sony actually shows more dynamic range than the SC and looks more "natural" for colour, this is one instance where "natural" doesn't quite fit IMO as it's meant to be a gaudy neon riot of a movie.

JimDiGriz · 11-28-2021, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

And although the Sony actually shows more dynamic range than the SC and looks more "natural" for colour, this is one instance where "natural" doesn't quite fit IMO as it's meant to be a gaudy neon riot of a movie.

Yep. I remember saying the same about the old Euro Gaumont Blu-ray I think (versus the old US Blu-ray)

Geoff D · 11-28-2021, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JimDiGriz

Yep. I remember saying the same about the old Euro Gaumont Blu-ray I think (versus the old US Blu-ray)

Me too, and yet you got looked at like you had three heads if you said you preferred the Gaumont BD transfer to the Sony. Oddly enough, it was pretty much the same situation: Sony looked more natural for colour and range but had a load of sharpening, whereas the Gaumont was way more blown out and yellowy but didn't have all that extra ringing on top.

Noremac Mij · 11-28-2021, 11:57 PM

It’s not just sharpening. SC/Gaumont scanned the actual film negative for their UHD. Which is Gucci. Sony on the other hand, dug up an old dusty HDCAM SR tape, ran no less than 10 passes of sharpening, and is pretending to sell a 4K UHD.

nick4Knight · 11-29-2021, 07:20 AM

Regardless, I like watching both versions for a different feel. I'll literally alternate each viewing. Not so with Cliffhanger where I prefer the Sony -just personally- no matter the arguments against that disc.

JimDiGriz · 11-29-2021, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

Me too, and yet you got looked at like you had three heads if you said you preferred the Gaumont BD transfer to the Sony. Oddly enough, it was pretty much the same situation: Sony looked more natural for colour and range but had a load of sharpening, whereas the Gaumont was way more blown out and yellowy but didn't have all that extra ringing on top.

Yep. One of those cases where I trusted my eyes despite reading other stuff elsewhere!

coolguy25 · 12-02-2021, 08:14 PM

I just finished watching this last night, freaking looked AMAZING compared to my old blu ray.

I would love to compare it to that Studio Canal one but I liked the colors and vibrant feel of this. I could really feel the HDR effect in places.

for sound The Dolby Atmos Dialogue was quiet from front speakers at times then got super loud in action scenes.

Patient Leech · 12-03-2021, 11:10 PM

Ugh, is this worth upgrading AGAIN??

Retroj23 · 12-03-2021, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Patient Leech

Ugh, is this worth upgrading AGAIN??

If you upgrade to the StudioCanal release, yes. If it's the Sony, hell no.

DR Herbert West · 12-04-2021, 07:00 AM

The StudioCanal is definitely worth it.

Galactus123 · 01-01-2022, 03:49 PM

I ordered this from Zavvi UK. Its £19.99 right now and you get 30% off with the code 4K30. I have never seen this but I have heard good things.

09-26-2021, 09:31 PM	#1502
mikesncc1701 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Jacksonville, FL Home Theater Gallery:3 4K collection:615 Blu-ray collection:2283 DVD collection:798 Digital collection:1270 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:50	Ruby Rhod at the Jags game Last edited by mikesncc1701; 09-30-2021 at 06:39 PM.

09-26-2021, 11:58 PM	#1503
GrouchoFan Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2011 Location:Quincy, MA 4K collection:289 Blu-ray collection:1812 DVD collection:615 MA collection:194 Digital collection:4	Unbelievable !!!!!!

09-30-2021, 01:21 AM	#1505
cricepng Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2013 Location:alternates between Papua New Guinea and Pennsylvania Home Theater Gallery:14 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:1612 DVD collection:311 Digital collection:658 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:12	Got the shipping notification for my Studio Canal purchase of this from Amazon UK and discovered it is being sent via UPS. Not an issue if I lived in the country's capital city, but UPS doesn't deliver anywhere else in the country, especially not to the Highlands. Now I'll have to really track it and hope that my NGO's office in the capital can get it when it gets out of customs. Will probably cost me an additional $10-20 in service fees.

11-18-2021, 11:47 AM	#1506
Memnoch Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Northern VA 4K collection:185 Blu-ray collection:185 Trading Score:1	Anyone know if there is a digital option available for the studio canal 4k version available in the US or do we have to order the UK physical disc to view this?

11-28-2021, 05:53 AM	#1507
bytor Special Member Member since:Jan 2010 Blu-ray collection:53 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	I was considering grabbing the SC version but based on capsaholic the Sony looks more detailed and natural color to me. Granted I know caps don't tell all because of HDR, but the Sony looks obviously better. What am I missing here?

11-28-2021, 04:41 PM	#1510
Geoff D Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Swanage, Engerland 4K collection:1348 Blu-ray collection:2525 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:33	And although the Sony actually shows more dynamic range than the SC and looks more "natural" for colour, this is one instance where "natural" doesn't quite fit IMO as it's meant to be a gaudy neon riot of a movie.

11-28-2021, 11:57 PM	#1513
Noremac Mij Banned Member since:Aug 2018 4K collection:80 Blu-ray collection:80	It’s not just sharpening. SC/Gaumont scanned the actual film negative for their UHD. Which is Gucci. Sony on the other hand, dug up an old dusty HDCAM SR tape, ran no less than 10 passes of sharpening, and is pretending to sell a 4K UHD.

11-29-2021, 07:20 AM	#1514
nick4Knight Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2013 Location:Perth, Australia Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:386 Blu-ray collection:716	Regardless, I like watching both versions for a different feel. I'll literally alternate each viewing. Not so with Cliffhanger where I prefer the Sony -just personally- no matter the arguments against that disc.

12-02-2021, 08:14 PM	#1516
coolguy25 Active Member Member since:Dec 2020 4K collection:129 Blu-ray collection:141	I just finished watching this last night, freaking looked AMAZING compared to my old blu ray. I would love to compare it to that Studio Canal one but I liked the colors and vibrant feel of this. I could really feel the HDR effect in places. for sound The Dolby Atmos Dialogue was quiet from front speakers at times then got super loud in action scenes.

12-03-2021, 11:10 PM	#1517
Patient Leech Senior Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:America 4K collection:79 Blu-ray collection:287 Blu-ray reviews:13	Ugh, is this worth upgrading AGAIN??

12-04-2021, 07:00 AM	#1519
DR Herbert West Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:May 2018 Location:Arkham, MA Trading Score:8	The StudioCanal is definitely worth it.

01-01-2022, 03:49 PM	#1520
Galactus123 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2014 Location:Finland Blu-ray collection:174	I ordered this from Zavvi UK. Its £19.99 right now and you get 30% off with the code 4K30. I have never seen this but I have heard good things.

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