Darkness - 2002 Anna Paquin July 10 Review - Blu-ray Forum

dullboy · 06-19-2012, 01:32 PM

Darkness Blu-ray <- 103m in 2.42:1 DTS-HD MA 2.0 DD 5.1

Darkness Blu-ray Review

Darkness / Below Blu-ray Sept 11, 2012

Miramax Multi-Feature: Masters of Terror Pack Blu-ray <- 88m in 1.78:1 DTS-HD MA 5.1

I know that the version contained on the combo pack with Phantoms and Cursed has been reported to be the PG-13 cut and I think possibly in wrong aspect ratio of 1.78:1, but does anyone have any info on the single release that's due out on 7/10? I was at Fry's yesterday and they had about 15 copies of this on the shelf priced at $5. The back of the case said "Rated R" and "102 minutes", also "2.35:1" with DTS audio (not lossless) and a featurette. We all know Echo Bridge can't be trusted with the specs listed on their packaging (I picked up the dvd equivalent off the shelf and it also stated 102 minutes, but with PG-13 stamped on it). I was gonna bite and just see for myself, but the register refused to sell it because it was before street date. The manager took it away and said they were gonna pull all of them from the shelf. Anyway, hopefully someone can shed some light on this one soon.

psicon · 06-19-2012, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by dullboy

I know that the version contained on the combo pack with Phantoms and Cursed has been reported to be the PG-13 cut and I think possibly in wrong aspect ratio of 1.78:1, but does anyone have any info on the single release that's due out on 7/10? I was at Fry's yesterday and they had about 15 copies of this on the shelf priced at $5. The back of the case said "Rated R" and "102 minutes", also "2.35:1" with DTS audio (not lossless) and a featurette. We all know Echo Bridge can't be trusted with the specs listed on their packaging (I picked up the dvd equivalent off the shelf and it also stated 102 minutes, but with PG-13 stamped on it). I was gonna bite and just see for myself, but the register refused to sell it because it was before street date. The manager took it away and said they were gonna pull all of them from the shelf. Anyway, hopefully someone can shed some light on this one soon.

It's the unrated cut and the correct aspect ratio. For sound it has DTS HD MA 2.0 and Dolby Digital 5.1

dullboy · 06-19-2012, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by psicon

It's the unrated cut and the correct aspect ratio. For sound it has DTS HD MA 2.0 and Dolby Digital 5.1

Great. Too bad they wouldn't sell it to me. Where did you get a hold of one?

Undeadcow · 06-19-2012, 01:52 PM

I sampled my copy and the picture quality looked good. Darkness is a ummm... dark film benefits from the high definition bump. The audio quality seemed good too. Darkness is an under-rated film and the Echo Bridge single disc release is well worth picking up.

Now if we could just get a domestic blu-ray release of Jaume Balagueró's [Rec] films...

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Originally Posted by dullboy

Great. Too bad they wouldn't sell it to me. Where did you get a hold of one?

Darkness has been found early in Best Buy's $7.99 bargain bins (but at the $5.99 price) along with similar Echo Bridge releases for The Faculty, Dirty Pretty Things, and 3-4 others. YMMV on them being out yet but they are trickling through in some places.

Torrente · 06-19-2012, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by psicon

It's the unrated cut and the correct aspect ratio. For sound it has DTS HD MA 2.0 and Dolby Digital 5.1

Do you plan on making a comparison with the 2 other editions that you already posted some weeks ago?

I would love to see that, as I wonder which edition to take.
I mean the previous Echo Bridge release was not OAR (but I liked the new framing) and the PQ was pretty good too...

psicon · 06-19-2012, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Torrente

Do you plan on making a comparison with the 2 other editions that you already posted some weeks ago?

I would love to see that, as I wonder which edition to take.
I mean the previous Echo Bridge release was not OAR (but I liked the new framing) and the PQ was pretty good too...

Yeah, I was just looking for the screenshots I took last time. Seems my wife may have deleted them accidentally so I'll have to start from scratch.
Just looking at the file size, the file on the three pack is about 10.5 GB, the single release is about 19.5 GB

Torrente · 06-19-2012, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by psicon

Yeah, I was just looking for the screenshots I took last time. Seems my wife may have deleted them accidentally so I'll have to start from scratch.
Just looking at the file size, the file on the three pack is about 10.5 GB, the single release is about 19.5 GB

So sorry that you will have to start from scratch, but sooooo happy that you considered doing it

(I really like your comparisons

)

The Phantom Goat · 06-19-2012, 02:09 PM

awesome!

Can't wait to have this one.

psicon · 06-19-2012, 02:41 PM

Echo Bridge in the multi-pack is first, Echo Bridge single is second, the Spanish release is third.

Torrente · 06-19-2012, 03:47 PM

Awesome! You're the best!!!

Thank you very much for posting this

lolwut · 06-20-2012, 04:17 AM

1992? You mean 2002?

Jennifer Lawrence Fan · 06-20-2012, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by lolwut

1992? You mean 2002?

I was just about to say that myself.

I've never seen this, but only heard horrible things about out. But that never stops me from checking something out.

Undeadcow · 06-20-2012, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael Bay Fan

...I've never seen this, but only heard horrible things about out. But that never stops me from checking something out.

Darkness is under rated, it's not perfect but there's good tension and it doesn't pull any punches. There some creepy imagery and it's an atmospheric film. I enjoyed it theatrically on release and several times on DVD. Especially for $5.99 you can't go wrong.

DoubleDownAgain · 06-20-2012, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Undeadcow

Darkness is under rated, it's not perfect but there's good tension and it doesn't pull any punches. There some creepy imagery and it's an atmospheric film. I enjoyed it theatrically on release and several times on DVD. Especially for $5.99 you can't go wrong.

Agreed, I saw it on DVD without knowing much about it and thought it was a decent watch.

dullboy · 06-20-2012, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by lolwut

1992? You mean 2002?

Oops, yeah, sorry. Don't know what I was thinking...

Shawn Elestren · 06-20-2012, 02:57 PM

Terrible film. You'd never guess Anna Paquin was an Oscar-winning actress from her awful acting in it either.

Bad Sandwich · 06-20-2012, 03:37 PM

If the version in the 3-pack is in fact about 10.5gb, then it would seem there are at least three versions. I noticed BDInfo specs were posted for the version in the 'Masters of Terror' 6-pack and that edition (total size 11.3gb) has a DTS MA track. Can anyone confirm if the standalone in fact drops the MA or if it's just incorrect specs on the case?

psicon · 06-20-2012, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Bad Sandwich

If the version in the 3-pack is in fact about 10.5gb, then it would seem there are at least three versions. I noticed BDInfo specs were posted for the version in the 'Masters of Terror' 6-pack and that edition (total size 11.3gb) has a DTS MA track. Can anyone confirm if the standalone in fact drops the MA or if it's just incorrect specs on the case?

It's the same. The10.5gb was based on binary instead of decimal.

The standalone has MA 2.0 and DD 5.1

Clark Kent · 06-20-2012, 06:16 PM

The screen caps comparison by psicon is interesting, especially if you compare the framing between the EB single and Spanish releases. The mattes have a different placement on those transfers, which is something I've noticed on many of the discs from Echo Bridge.

mredman · 06-20-2012, 07:59 PM

is it region free?

06-19-2012, 01:32 PM	#1
dullboy Special Member Member since:Oct 2009 Trading Score:46	Darkness - 2002 Anna Paquin July 10 Review Darkness Blu-ray <- 103m in 2.42:1 DTS-HD MA 2.0 DD 5.1 Darkness Blu-ray Review Darkness / Below Blu-ray Sept 11, 2012 Miramax Multi-Feature: Masters of Terror Pack Blu-ray <- 88m in 1.78:1 DTS-HD MA 5.1 I know that the version contained on the combo pack with Phantoms and Cursed has been reported to be the PG-13 cut and I think possibly in wrong aspect ratio of 1.78:1, but does anyone have any info on the single release that's due out on 7/10? I was at Fry's yesterday and they had about 15 copies of this on the shelf priced at $5. The back of the case said "Rated R" and "102 minutes", also "2.35:1" with DTS audio (not lossless) and a featurette. We all know Echo Bridge can't be trusted with the specs listed on their packaging (I picked up the dvd equivalent off the shelf and it also stated 102 minutes, but with PG-13 stamped on it). I was gonna bite and just see for myself, but the register refused to sell it because it was before street date. The manager took it away and said they were gonna pull all of them from the shelf. Anyway, hopefully someone can shed some light on this one soon. Last edited by Deciazulado; 09-01-2012 at 08:06 PM.

06-19-2012, 02:09 PM	#8
The Phantom Goat Active Member Member since:Feb 2012	awesome! Can't wait to have this one.

06-19-2012, 02:41 PM	#9
psicon Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2009 Blu-ray collection:1389	Echo Bridge in the multi-pack is first, Echo Bridge single is second, the Spanish release is third.

06-19-2012, 03:47 PM	#10
Torrente Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2010 Location:France Blu-ray collection:325 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:51	Awesome! You're the best!!! Thank you very much for posting this

06-20-2012, 04:17 AM	#11
lolwut Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2011 Location:Virginia, US 4K collection:381 Blu-ray collection:1638 DVD collection:445 MA collection:256 Digital collection:291 iTunes collection:346 Prime collection:210 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:202	1992? You mean 2002?

06-20-2012, 02:57 PM	#16
Shawn Elestren Power Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Edinburgh, Scotland 4K collection:45 Blu-ray collection:386 DVD collection:12 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 295	Terrible film. You'd never guess Anna Paquin was an Oscar-winning actress from her awful acting in it either.

06-20-2012, 03:37 PM	#17
Bad Sandwich Special Member Member since:Jan 2011 Trading Score:1	If the version in the 3-pack is in fact about 10.5gb, then it would seem there are at least three versions. I noticed BDInfo specs were posted for the version in the 'Masters of Terror' 6-pack and that edition (total size 11.3gb) has a DTS MA track. Can anyone confirm if the standalone in fact drops the MA or if it's just incorrect specs on the case?

06-20-2012, 06:16 PM	#19
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	The screen caps comparison by psicon is interesting, especially if you compare the framing between the EB single and Spanish releases. The mattes have a different placement on those transfers, which is something I've noticed on many of the discs from Echo Bridge.

06-20-2012, 07:59 PM	#20
mredman Banned Member since:Jun 2008 Blu-ray collection:13 Blu-ray reviews:7	is it region free?

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