Shooter - Blu-ray Forum

Gallis · 07-30-2007, 12:09 AM

Why is this movie listed for a 31 July release date and I just picked up a BD copy at Best Buy yesterday? I'm confused. Haven't watched it yet so no reviews avail from me.

pp

BStecke · 07-30-2007, 12:12 AM

Cuz they put it out before they were supposed to.

Gallis · 07-30-2007, 03:32 AM

Yeah, that's the only logical answer to why it was on the shelf.

I just watched it. PQ was great to me. Only the 3rd BD movie I've watched. Picture was pretty awesome during the scenes in the snow on the mountains.

Audio options were limited to only DD 5.1. I've been spoiled by the uncompressed PCM options with Apocalypto and Ghost Rider. Audio was OK, wasn't much of a workout for the surround speakers at all. I'd say 99% of the movie was center and front channels.

Aswesome storyline, plot, and acting. Kinda reminded my of the fugitive and Sentinel. I'd say its a good add to any collection.

jubaiweaponx · 07-30-2007, 03:59 AM

still waitng for mine along with 300 and the untouchables lol

Gallis · 07-31-2007, 03:51 AM

Another thing I noticed with the Shooter BD was the black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. I guess I was wrong to assume that this new higher level of DVD technology would only produce movies that fill up the entire screen with that awesome Blu-ray picture. Sucks that they don't.

thebluemax · 07-31-2007, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Gallis

Another thing I noticed with the Shooter BD was the black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. I guess I was wrong to assume that this new higher level of DVD technology would only produce movies that fill up the entire screen with that awesome Blu-ray picture. Sucks that they don't.

I'm really annoyed about THIS complaint again-WHEN WILL CERTAIN PEOPLE UNDERSTAND ASPECT RATIO??

zombieking · 07-31-2007, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by thebluemax

I'm really annoyed about THIS complaint again-WHEN WILL CERTAIN PEOPLE UNDERSTAND ASPECT RATIO??

To simply answer that: never!!

darkpoet25 · 07-31-2007, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Gallis

Another thing I noticed with the Shooter BD was the black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. I guess I was wrong to assume that this new higher level of DVD technology would only produce movies that fill up the entire screen with that awesome Blu-ray picture. Sucks that they don't.

Most digital video formats will have the black bars. Movies that are 2.35 or 2.40:1 will have the black bars on the top and bottom of the image, which is what most films are shot in that are in theaters. A movie that is shot in 1.85:1 will fill the entire screen. Right now the only way to watch a movie in 2.35 or 2.40:1 without the black bars is to get a high end front projector and a screen. So, even though a Blu Ray disc is in high def the bars will remain the same.

coolmilo · 07-31-2007, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Gallis

Yeah, that's the only logical answer to why it was on the shelf.

I just watched it. PQ was great to me. Only the 3rd BD movie I've watched. Picture was pretty awesome during the scenes in the snow on the mountains.

Audio options were limited to only DD 5.1. I've been spoiled by the uncompressed PCM options with Apocalypto and Ghost Rider. Audio was OK, wasn't much of a workout for the surround speakers at all. I'd say 99% of the movie was center and front channels.

Aswesome storyline, plot, and acting. Kinda reminded my of the fugitive and Sentinel. I'd say its a good add to any collection.

That says a lot when you compare the PQ to Apocalypto and Ghost Rider.

I may have to get over myself and pony up for this movie. I am holding out because of the crap audio options.

cheto2k7 · 07-31-2007, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by thebluemax

I'm really annoyed about THIS complaint again-WHEN WILL CERTAIN PEOPLE UNDERSTAND ASPECT RATIO??

Those people should just stick with the VCR!!! That way they don't have to worry about bars!!!

WickyWoo · 07-31-2007, 05:04 AM

Maybe we can bold the black bars sticky, make it a triple size font....

Gallis · 07-31-2007, 05:14 AM

Darkpoet25, thanks for explaining aspect ratio to me and not whinning/complaining about my question.

I guess some folks feel that because they know about a certain subject, everyone else is also supposed to know it too? How childish is that?

From now on I'll pay attention when purchasing a BD and look for the 1.85:1 Hopefully 300 and the other big titles are shot in that aspect ratio.

BStecke · 07-31-2007, 05:57 AM

Most "big" movies are shot in the wider aspect ratio . . . including 300. I haven't counted, but I'm pretty sure 2.35/2.41 releases outnumber 1.85/1.78. If you like movies, you better get used to it, cuz it's not changing.

07-30-2007, 12:09 AM	#1
Gallis Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Vegas Baby! Blu-ray reviews:10	Shooter Why is this movie listed for a 31 July release date and I just picked up a BD copy at Best Buy yesterday? I'm confused. Haven't watched it yet so no reviews avail from me. pp

07-30-2007, 03:59 AM	#4
jubaiweaponx Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:collingdale,pa Blu-ray collection:304	yeah still waitng for mine along with 300 and the untouchables lol

07-31-2007, 05:57 AM	#13
BStecke Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	Most "big" movies are shot in the wider aspect ratio . . . including 300. I haven't counted, but I'm pretty sure 2.35/2.41 releases outnumber 1.85/1.78. If you like movies, you better get used to it, cuz it's not changing. Last edited by BStecke; 07-31-2007 at 06:18 AM.

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07-30-2007, 12:12 AM	#2
BStecke Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	Cuz they put it out before they were supposed to.

07-30-2007, 03:32 AM	#3
Gallis Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Vegas Baby! Blu-ray reviews:10	Yeah, that's the only logical answer to why it was on the shelf. I just watched it. PQ was great to me. Only the 3rd BD movie I've watched. Picture was pretty awesome during the scenes in the snow on the mountains. Audio options were limited to only DD 5.1. I've been spoiled by the uncompressed PCM options with Apocalypto and Ghost Rider. Audio was OK, wasn't much of a workout for the surround speakers at all. I'd say 99% of the movie was center and front channels. Aswesome storyline, plot, and acting. Kinda reminded my of the fugitive and Sentinel. I'd say its a good add to any collection.

07-31-2007, 03:51 AM	#5
Gallis Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Vegas Baby! Blu-ray reviews:10	Another thing I noticed with the Shooter BD was the black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. I guess I was wrong to assume that this new higher level of DVD technology would only produce movies that fill up the entire screen with that awesome Blu-ray picture. Sucks that they don't.

07-31-2007, 05:04 AM	#11
WickyWoo Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2007 Trading Score:2	Maybe we can bold the black bars sticky, make it a triple size font....

07-31-2007, 05:14 AM	#12
Gallis Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Vegas Baby! Blu-ray reviews:10	Darkpoet25, thanks for explaining aspect ratio to me and not whinning/complaining about my question. I guess some folks feel that because they know about a certain subject, everyone else is also supposed to know it too? How childish is that? From now on I'll pay attention when purchasing a BD and look for the 1.85:1 Hopefully 300 and the other big titles are shot in that aspect ratio.

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