I think Premonition is VHS like - Blu-ray Forum

csyoung · 07-18-2007, 04:28 AM

Premonition has perhaps the worst pq of any bd I have seen. Was like watching Porky's on VHS when I was a wee younger.

Lepton · 07-18-2007, 05:11 AM

Pretty bold comparison... especially since Blu-ray has roughly 15x the pixel resolution of VHS.

I've ordered this one and haven't received it yet. So the jury is still out.

cruzzer cruz · 07-18-2007, 06:32 AM

I don't care if this movie has the single great PQ of any movie in existence, it's on my top 5 worst movies ever list.

If I wasn't drunk enough to find this movie funny, I would've either just left the theater or made a scene with my friends.

What a piece of crap.

Palanthian · 07-18-2007, 06:56 AM

I just watched this movie in DVD(Someone else bought it, so I figured it a good way to see if it was worth getting in Blu or not

)

Anyways, the movie is actually decent. If it's in your worst 5 movies list, then I'm assuming you are drunk everytime you watch a movie.

This movie was actually halfway decent. I'll probably be picking the blu up when I get payed, Friday.

It is the type of movie that you watch because you're curious how it is gonna end. Which I was actually kinda surprised by the ending. Also you can't beat any movie that has Peter Stormare (AKA The Russian guy in Armageddon) in it. He's fun to watch no matter what.

I think the movie was worth getting, but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone who only likes fast chopped-up quick-moving A.D.D. based film-style.

RedIsNotBlue · 07-18-2007, 06:56 AM

Heard it was awful. Doubt I will watch it on any form anyway.

Blu Titan · 07-18-2007, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by cruzzer cruz

I don't care if this movie has the single great PQ of any movie in existence, it's on my top 5 worst movies ever list.

If I wasn't drunk enough to find this movie funny, I would've either just left the theater or made a scene with my friends.

What a piece of crap.

I have to agree with you 100%. Just watched it last night (regular DVD) and the movie is really bad. If I were given a brand new "Premonition " blu-ray I would throw it in the garbage! No, wait. I could probably get a couple of bucks for it on ebay

Xerious · 07-18-2007, 11:59 AM

it was a so-so movie... fulfilled my weekly need to buy a bluray though. i noticed they released the DVD of hills have eyes 2... sad it wasn't a blu release... my collection needs more gore.

patrick99 · 07-18-2007, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csyoung

Premonition has perhaps the worst pq of any bd I have seen. Was like watching Porky's on VHS when I was a wee younger.

Fortunately I saw a trailer for this on another disc that made it clear that the PQ was going to be poor. Since I detest Sandra Bullock, it was an easy choice to avoid this.

Chris Gerhard · 07-18-2007, 10:33 AM

According to High-Def Digest, the picture quality of this disc is the best part:

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/premonition.html

I haven't seen it, but have it high in my Blockbuster rental queue. I might rethink that and move it down the list.

Chris

patrick99 · 07-18-2007, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris Gerhard

According to High-Def Digest, the picture quality of this disc is the best part:

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/premonition.html

I haven't seen it, but have it high in my Blockbuster rental queue. I might rethink that and move it down the list.

Chris

HDD can be very strange in its PQ judgments. They thought Devil Wears Prada looked great, for example.

sardaukar1977 · 07-18-2007, 11:48 AM

Well, I just finished watching Premonition earlier this morning, and I have to say, for a new film, I was not impressed with the PQ, the SQ was great, but not so much on the PQ. I found certain scenes were just lacking in that pristine crisp look typically associated with BD's, And there were several overly dark scenes, and imho daylight, outdoor scenes look the best on Blu.

The lighter scenes looked ok, but not the best I have scene. I think maybe the movie was intentionally filmed that way, and it is no fault of the transfer to BD.

As for it being as bad as VHS, no way. Nothing is that bad anymore.

TBoneCapone · 07-18-2007, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by sardaukar1977

Well, I just finished watching Premonition earlier this morning, and I have to say, for a new film, I was not impressed with the PQ, the SQ was great, but not so much on the PQ. I found certain scenes were just lacking in that pristine crisp look typically associated with BD's, And there were several overly dark scenes, and imho daylight, outdoor scenes look the best on Blu.

The lighter scenes looked ok, but not the best I have scene. I think maybe the movie was intentionally filmed that way, and it is no fault of the transfer to BD.

As for it being as bad as VHS, no way. Nothing is that bad anymore.

How about the movie itself? Also your avitar rocks!

Tulsa · 07-18-2007, 11:57 AM

The movie wasn't half bad if you enjoy suspense thrillers. It's certainly one of Sandra Bullocks best acting efforts to date.

Whatever you do, don't miss the out-takes section, the last one is a real hoot.

As far as PQ goes, it's not on my list of BD's to show to a friend for that "stunning" effect but nothing really glared out at me as being that bad.

BLu-Balls · 07-18-2007, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by patrick99

HDD can be very strange in its PQ judgments. They thought Devil Wears Prada looked great, for example.

I thought the PQ for Devil Wears Prada was great

BlurRay · 07-18-2007, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csyoung

Premonition has perhaps the worst pq of any bd I have seen. Was like watching Porky's on VHS when I was a wee younger.

It wasn't that bad, but the picture quality was lacking in the theater. The Blu version looks no different.

Scorxpion · 07-18-2007, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csyoung

Premonition has perhaps the worst pq of any bd I have seen. Was like watching Porky's on VHS when I was a wee younger.

You are Wrong its hard to find a fault in this BD has been reviwed on Hometheaterspot and this title is great from the technical specs.There is something wrong in your setup.

http://www.hometheaterspot.com/fusio...hp?tid/137887/

This title got a Great PQ and SQ even if you dont like the movie.

ProvenFlipper · 07-18-2007, 03:49 PM

Can anyone tell if the PQ isn't sharp due to director's intent? Maybe the movie wasn't designed to pop like other films due to it being a suspense type thriller.

BlurRay · 07-18-2007, 05:22 PM

It didn't in the theater when I saw it.

mikem471 · 07-18-2007, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csyoung

Premonition has perhaps the worst pq of any bd I have seen. Was like watching Porky's on VHS when I was a wee younger.

That must have been one hell of a copy of Porky's!!

The PQ isn't great, but to compare it to VHS? Come on

supersix4 · 07-19-2007, 05:29 AM

again what is it being compared to? POTC probly is like vhs in that respect... btw

07-18-2007, 04:28 AM	#1
csyoung Member Member since:Apr 2007	I think Premonition is VHS like Premonition has perhaps the worst pq of any bd I have seen. Was like watching Porky's on VHS when I was a wee younger.

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07-18-2007, 05:11 AM	#2
Lepton Member Member since:Jan 2007	Pretty bold comparison... especially since Blu-ray has roughly 15x the pixel resolution of VHS. I've ordered this one and haven't received it yet. So the jury is still out.

07-18-2007, 06:32 AM	#3
cruzzer cruz Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Bronx, NY Blu-ray reviews:1	I don't care if this movie has the single great PQ of any movie in existence, it's on my top 5 worst movies ever list. If I wasn't drunk enough to find this movie funny, I would've either just left the theater or made a scene with my friends. What a piece of crap.

07-18-2007, 06:56 AM	#4
Palanthian Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Blu-ray collection:20	I just watched this movie in DVD(Someone else bought it, so I figured it a good way to see if it was worth getting in Blu or not ) Anyways, the movie is actually decent. If it's in your worst 5 movies list, then I'm assuming you are drunk everytime you watch a movie. This movie was actually halfway decent. I'll probably be picking the blu up when I get payed, Friday. It is the type of movie that you watch because you're curious how it is gonna end. Which I was actually kinda surprised by the ending. Also you can't beat any movie that has Peter Stormare (AKA The Russian guy in Armageddon) in it. He's fun to watch no matter what. I think the movie was worth getting, but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone who only likes fast chopped-up quick-moving A.D.D. based film-style.

07-18-2007, 06:56 AM	#5
RedIsNotBlue Blu-ray Ninja Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray collection:503 Digital collection:10 Trading Score:226	Heard it was awful. Doubt I will watch it on any form anyway.

07-18-2007, 11:59 AM	#7
Xerious Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Washington, DC Blu-ray collection:238 Blu-ray reviews:4	it was a so-so movie... fulfilled my weekly need to buy a bluray though. i noticed they released the DVD of hills have eyes 2... sad it wasn't a blu release... my collection needs more gore.

07-18-2007, 10:33 AM	#9
Chris Gerhard Banned Member since:Feb 2007	According to High-Def Digest, the picture quality of this disc is the best part: http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/premonition.html I haven't seen it, but have it high in my Blockbuster rental queue. I might rethink that and move it down the list. Chris

07-18-2007, 11:48 AM	#11
sardaukar1977 Expert Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Dallas, Texas Blu-ray collection:779 Blu-ray reviews:1	Well, I just finished watching Premonition earlier this morning, and I have to say, for a new film, I was not impressed with the PQ, the SQ was great, but not so much on the PQ. I found certain scenes were just lacking in that pristine crisp look typically associated with BD's, And there were several overly dark scenes, and imho daylight, outdoor scenes look the best on Blu. The lighter scenes looked ok, but not the best I have scene. I think maybe the movie was intentionally filmed that way, and it is no fault of the transfer to BD. As for it being as bad as VHS, no way. Nothing is that bad anymore.

07-18-2007, 11:57 AM	#13
Tulsa Active Member Member since:Jul 2007	The movie wasn't half bad if you enjoy suspense thrillers. It's certainly one of Sandra Bullocks best acting efforts to date. Whatever you do, don't miss the out-takes section, the last one is a real hoot. As far as PQ goes, it's not on my list of BD's to show to a friend for that "stunning" effect but nothing really glared out at me as being that bad.

07-18-2007, 03:49 PM	#17
ProvenFlipper Special Member Member since:Jun 2006 Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:335 Blu-ray collection:901 Trading Score:1	Can anyone tell if the PQ isn't sharp due to director's intent? Maybe the movie wasn't designed to pop like other films due to it being a suspense type thriller.

07-18-2007, 05:22 PM	#18
BlurRay Banned Member since:Jul 2007	It didn't in the theater when I saw it.

07-19-2007, 05:29 AM	#20
supersix4 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray collection:572 Blu-ray reviews: 53 Trading Score:3	again what is it being compared to? POTC probly is like vhs in that respect... btw

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