Monster (USA) vs Monster (German) - Blu-ray Forum

jw · 09-10-2009, 07:35 AM

After reading and looking at the Blu-ray.com review for Monster(Charlize Theron, Christina Ricci) I am very disappointed. The screencaps look horrible.....

Anyways I originally got the German version then sold it when this was announced but i guess for the cheapness of the german version I may have to rebuy it.

I know some of you guys and gals aren't really fans of this movie but for those who are, Anyone else have an opinion or seen the US version yet?

PS3+HDDVD OWNER · 09-10-2009, 12:58 PM

My buddy picked up Monster the other day, and threw it in his PS3 for a quick screening... I'm not one to harp on PQ, but this title looked pretty bad. Hate to throw the cliche' "looked like an upconverted dvd" out there, but i feel that was the end result. Just wayyyyy too many issues with the transfer. Also, the AQ wasn't too far ahead of the PQ.

I enjoyed this movie myself, but will probably return it.

If you decide to do a group buy on the german version, i'd be in.

banned user105 · 09-10-2009, 01:01 PM

I'm really glad Wal-Mart decided not to honor the price mistake on this Blu-Ray because now I see I wouldn't have even paid $4 for it.

saginawjuggalo · 09-11-2009, 04:01 AM

I'm also interested. I almost bought the import months ago and I'm now hoping the PQ is better in order to push me into a purchase. The US Blu-ray isn't 'horrible' PQ wise but it sure isn't good. It has more detail over the DVD but also good deal of grain throwout the movie. I'm pro-grain but this could have been cleaned up some without losing detail. The colors were weak, as is the contrast... Think greyish blacks. The picture may be stretched a tiny bit, I'm waiting for comparisons to know for sure. Be warned the audio has a audio sync issue and no chapters are included!

Quote:

Originally Posted by doctorthodt

I'm really glad Wal-Mart decided not to honor the price mistake on this Blu-Ray because now I see I wouldn't have even paid $4 for it.

They did for me

and

but I did pay for shipping and have to ship back the DVD on Wal-Mart's dime. The Blu-ray is on the way... I also bought it at Best Buy and opened it, so the one from WM is going back to BB.

Not worth the trouble for a crappy Blu-ray... Good movie but yeah...

09-10-2009, 07:35 AM	#1
jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	Monster (USA) vs Monster (German) After reading and looking at the Blu-ray.com review for Monster(Charlize Theron, Christina Ricci) I am very disappointed. The screencaps look horrible..... Anyways I originally got the German version then sold it when this was announced but i guess for the cheapness of the german version I may have to rebuy it. I know some of you guys and gals aren't really fans of this movie but for those who are, Anyone else have an opinion or seen the US version yet?

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09-10-2009, 12:58 PM	#2
PS3+HDDVD OWNER Special Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Chicago Trading Score:12	My buddy picked up Monster the other day, and threw it in his PS3 for a quick screening... I'm not one to harp on PQ, but this title looked pretty bad. Hate to throw the cliche' "looked like an upconverted dvd" out there, but i feel that was the end result. Just wayyyyy too many issues with the transfer. Also, the AQ wasn't too far ahead of the PQ. I enjoyed this movie myself, but will probably return it. If you decide to do a group buy on the german version, i'd be in.

09-10-2009, 01:01 PM	#3
banned user105 Banned Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Orlando Blu-ray collection:1672	I'm really glad Wal-Mart decided not to honor the price mistake on this Blu-Ray because now I see I wouldn't have even paid $4 for it.

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