Master & Commander Blu-Ray is here!! - Blu-ray Forum

Nooff · 11-29-2007, 11:35 PM

I was able to pick up Master & Commander on Blu-Ray today

Yes, your eyes are good

Release date in The Netherlands is Dec. 5th, but I found it on sale early

Here are some pictures and specifications, I'll pop in the disc tomorrow for some initial impressions..

Specifications:

BD50

AR: 2.35:1

Audio: English 5.1 DTS HD-MA / French 5.1 DTS / German 5.1 DTS

Runtime: 138 mins.

Features: Trivia Track / 6 Deleted Scenes / Trailers (Master & Commander/Eragon/Kingdom of Heaven/Live Free or Die Hard

Now watch and drool

Impressions

Well, I popped in Master & Commander today and skipped through various chapters.

Picture:

Fox went with a High Bitrate AVC encode, probably around 30 average. While I skipped through the chapters I saw the bitrate meter jump up to 48MBps various times. Most scenes I saw were between 30 and 38MBps and overall did held up pretty well.
Master & Commander, thanks to the high AVC encode, can look incredibly sharp, but, unfortunately, it suffers from the same flaws as the DVD did. The Fog scenes were around 35MBps but it still suffers from macroblocking and an incredible amount of Grain. Now, we all know the Grain is part of the movie to make it look typical 17th century, but around 14.40 mins (DVD too) it's unbearable!

I remember the DVD had some speckles and dirt throughout the movie which were not cleaned up for this release, so I guess it's how Weir wants us to experience the movie. Colors look good throughout but you'll notice the filter is kind of washing them out here and there. Blacks are often rock solid but it does sometimes suffer from black crush.

Overall the movie looks good, but some scenes have no improvement over the DVD version eventhough it got a High bitrate encode.

I will probably give the PQ 3,5-4,0 out of 5

Audio:

WOW, I mean, WOW!!! Allthough I have a PS3 that does Core only, Dynamics are stupendous! We all know how the DVD sounded, well this BD version sounds even more incredible than it already did! There's plenty of LFE throughout the movie to make your subwoofer shake the house and upset the WHOLE neighborhood! This Disc will make your soundsystem sound like it costs twice as much as it did! If there is any Reference Title on AQ, Master and Commander is by FAR the very very BEST!

AQ a BIG 5 out of 5!

I have not watched any of the Extras so far, but there aren't many anyway!

Seretur · 11-29-2007, 11:38 PM

AMEN!

And just imagine if all that sea imagery had to be confined to a red case...

Seriously, sometimes I wonder if the blue cases aren't worth the trouble just for the color.

Nooff · 11-29-2007, 11:39 PM

You gotta admit, this movie was MADE FOR BLU

Seretur · 11-29-2007, 11:41 PM

And it was also made for my collection, so that makes for a happy marriage.

Seriously, Weir's best work since the 80s, when I used to worship him.

Nooff · 11-29-2007, 11:44 PM

LOL

This movie really is good, I can't wait to put it in my Blu-Ray player and turn my home into a 17th century battlefield...too bad it's THAT late already

sxerunner · 11-29-2007, 11:45 PM

(Drool)

Kairav · 11-29-2007, 11:48 PM

Very Nice......i Like

aphex · 11-29-2007, 11:57 PM

when the EFF is US gettin it?

Nooff · 11-30-2007, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aphex

when the EFF is US gettin it?

February 5th

Gremal · 11-30-2007, 01:06 AM

Nice! I can't wait until it arrives on this side of the pond.

powersfoss · 11-30-2007, 02:15 AM

This disc is going to be so awesome! I can't wait to hear the cannon take chunks out of my walls.

quetzalcoatl · 11-30-2007, 04:20 AM

Hate you.

Cannot wait for it to get here.

Grisle · 11-30-2007, 04:23 AM

Nice...How was this movie? I don't remember watching it.

Canada · 11-30-2007, 05:14 AM

I smell an auto buy

Nooff · 11-30-2007, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grisle

Nice...How was this movie? I don't remember watching it.

I couldn't check yesterday, put I'll put it in today and will check the bad scenes that were on the DVD and compare them with the BD release. The Audio should be of the charts compared to the standard DTS on the DVD though

Giyomu · 11-30-2007, 07:27 AM

I WANT IT!!

and I want it right now!!

is it free zone??

Giyomu · 11-30-2007, 07:28 AM

actually... no
didn t see the "B"symbol

Nooff · 11-30-2007, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Giyomu

actually... no
didn t see the "B"symbol

If you're from france you can purchase it

Giyomu · 11-30-2007, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nooff

If you're from france you can purchase it

yeaaaaah , but my player is zone A (jap - PS3)
actually, I could buy and watch it at a friend's home...
or I could make this friend buying it

but I really think I'll buy a new standard player for xmas

Nooff · 11-30-2007, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Giyomu

yeaaaaah , but my player is zone A (jap - PS3)
actually, I could buy and watch it at a friend's home...
or I could make this friend buying it

but I really think I'll buy a new standard player for xmas

How about 2 PS3's?

Got a EU and JP PS3 sittin' here eager for movies

11-29-2007, 11:35 PM	#1
Nooff Senior Member Member since:Oct 2007	Master & Commander Blu-Ray is here!! I was able to pick up Master & Commander on Blu-Ray today Yes, your eyes are good Release date in The Netherlands is Dec. 5th, but I found it on sale early Here are some pictures and specifications, I'll pop in the disc tomorrow for some initial impressions.. Specifications: BD50 AR: 2.35:1 Audio: English 5.1 DTS HD-MA / French 5.1 DTS / German 5.1 DTS Runtime: 138 mins. Features: Trivia Track / 6 Deleted Scenes / Trailers (Master & Commander/Eragon/Kingdom of Heaven/Live Free or Die Hard Now watch and drool Impressions Well, I popped in Master & Commander today and skipped through various chapters. Picture: Fox went with a High Bitrate AVC encode, probably around 30 average. While I skipped through the chapters I saw the bitrate meter jump up to 48MBps various times. Most scenes I saw were between 30 and 38MBps and overall did held up pretty well. Master & Commander, thanks to the high AVC encode, can look incredibly sharp, but, unfortunately, it suffers from the same flaws as the DVD did. The Fog scenes were around 35MBps but it still suffers from macroblocking and an incredible amount of Grain. Now, we all know the Grain is part of the movie to make it look typical 17th century, but around 14.40 mins (DVD too) it's unbearable! I remember the DVD had some speckles and dirt throughout the movie which were not cleaned up for this release, so I guess it's how Weir wants us to experience the movie. Colors look good throughout but you'll notice the filter is kind of washing them out here and there. Blacks are often rock solid but it does sometimes suffer from black crush. Overall the movie looks good, but some scenes have no improvement over the DVD version eventhough it got a High bitrate encode. I will probably give the PQ 3,5-4,0 out of 5 Audio: WOW, I mean, WOW!!! Allthough I have a PS3 that does Core only, Dynamics are stupendous! We all know how the DVD sounded, well this BD version sounds even more incredible than it already did! There's plenty of LFE throughout the movie to make your subwoofer shake the house and upset the WHOLE neighborhood! This Disc will make your soundsystem sound like it costs twice as much as it did! If there is any Reference Title on AQ, Master and Commander is by FAR the very very BEST! AQ a BIG 5 out of 5! I have not watched any of the Extras so far, but there aren't many anyway! Last edited by Nooff; 11-30-2007 at 02:22 PM.

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11-29-2007, 11:38 PM	#2
Seretur Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:An Island in the Adriatic Blu-ray collection:521 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:2	AMEN! And just imagine if all that sea imagery had to be confined to a red case... Seriously, sometimes I wonder if the blue cases aren't worth the trouble just for the color.

11-29-2007, 11:39 PM	#3
Nooff Senior Member Member since:Oct 2007	You gotta admit, this movie was MADE FOR BLU

11-29-2007, 11:41 PM	#4
Seretur Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:An Island in the Adriatic Blu-ray collection:521 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:2	And it was also made for my collection, so that makes for a happy marriage. Seriously, Weir's best work since the 80s, when I used to worship him.

11-29-2007, 11:44 PM	#5
Nooff Senior Member Member since:Oct 2007	LOL This movie really is good, I can't wait to put it in my Blu-Ray player and turn my home into a 17th century battlefield...too bad it's THAT late already

11-29-2007, 11:45 PM	#6
sxerunner Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2007 4K collection:46 Blu-ray collection:1245 DVD collection:51 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:11	(Drool)

11-29-2007, 11:48 PM	#7
Kairav Expert Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Atlanta Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:5	Very Nice......i Like

11-29-2007, 11:57 PM	#8
aphex Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Scottsdale Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:4	when the EFF is US gettin it?

11-30-2007, 01:06 AM	#10
Gremal Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Daddyland Home Theater Gallery:49 Blu-ray collection:184	Nice! I can't wait until it arrives on this side of the pond.

11-30-2007, 02:15 AM	#11
powersfoss Senior Member Member since:Feb 2007	This disc is going to be so awesome! I can't wait to hear the cannon take chunks out of my walls.

11-30-2007, 04:20 AM	#12
quetzalcoatl Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Grants Pass, OR	Hate you. Cannot wait for it to get here.

11-30-2007, 04:23 AM	#13
Grisle Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Northern California Trading Score:12	Nice...How was this movie? I don't remember watching it.

11-30-2007, 05:14 AM	#14
Canada Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Victoria, BC Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:242 Blu-ray collection:1118 DVD collection:36 Blu-ray reviews:41	I smell an auto buy

11-30-2007, 07:27 AM	#16
Giyomu Banned Member since:Sep 2007 Location:France Blu-ray collection:347 Blu-ray reviews:6	I WANT IT!! and I want it right now!! is it free zone??

11-30-2007, 07:28 AM	#17
Giyomu Banned Member since:Sep 2007 Location:France Blu-ray collection:347 Blu-ray reviews:6	actually... no didn t see the "B"symbol

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