1989 Batman DVD Up-converted - Blu-ray Forum

Robmx · 12-30-2007, 04:56 AM

Just watched tonight with a friend through the PS3..... WOW WOW WOW.... I used the recent remasted copy that came with the anthology box set. I've watched alot of DVD's up-converted so far and most seem fuzzy but better quality. This one was the best I have seen especially for a 18+ yr old movie.

The DTS soundtrack was very impressive for DVD standards. I'm sure they will use this as the base to put this on BLU someday !

whysoserious · 12-30-2007, 05:06 AM

Ohhh they will, but its up to Warner Bros. to secure its quality...which is very unpredictable these days...

DetroitSportsFan · 12-30-2007, 05:24 AM

I have a feeling we will be seeing Batman, Batman Returns, and Batman Begins in 2008. Either when Dark Knight hits theaters, or when it hits Blu.

Hell, we might even get Batman Forever and Batman & Robin (do we really want them?)

Oddiophile · 12-30-2007, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

Hell, we might even get Batman Forever and Batman & Robin (do we really want them?)

Da na na na na na BAT-NIPPLES!

JJ · 12-30-2007, 05:55 AM

I'd see them solely for Nicole Kidman (who looked gorgeous in that movie and only that movie) and Uma Thurman.

JonD7 · 12-30-2007, 08:52 AM

I... cannot friggin' wait to get Batman and Batman Returns on Blu, I may have a seizure if I had them in my hands, I don't own the remasterd version because i'm holding out hoping it comes to Blu soon, I swear if it doesn't come in 08' I WILL kill someone at Warner.

Jason One · 12-30-2007, 10:33 AM

Me too, I want Burton's two Batman films on Blu-ray more than just about anything else. Warner did a great job with the remastered DVDs, so I have no doubt they'll look excellent in high-def.

bhampton · 12-30-2007, 10:42 AM

I'll go check the upconvertion quality of my 1966 Batman film.

Gotsta love that one. It's the only one with (spoiler)Shark Repellant in a spray can(spoiler)

-Brian

EricJ · 12-30-2007, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Robmx

Just watched tonight with a friend through the PS3..... WOW WOW WOW.... I used the recent remasted copy that came with the anthology box set. I've watched alot of DVD's up-converted so far and most seem fuzzy but better quality. This one was the best I have seen especially for a 18+ yr old movie.

Frankly, out of all the DVD's I've dug off the shelf, I've never seen a major Warner title that DIDN'T look pretty darn good upconverted on a PS3.

Just went through the LOTR Trilogy last week and I can honestly say, I can't picture how BD would possibly upgrade it (not that I'd mind, of course)...
What the SD's gain on upconvert pretty well balances out what the BD's lose on VC-1.

bhampton · 12-30-2007, 11:38 AM

Hey,

Quote "Just went through the LOTR Trilogy last week and I can honestly say, I can't picture how BD would possibly upgrade it (not that I'd mind, of course)...
What the SD's gain on upconvert pretty well balances out what the BD's lose on VC-1."

Well,... Maybe,.. I haven't seen LOTR on Blu just yet. But I would suggest you compare Cars on DVD and Blu Ray. When I owned the DVD I thought it looked "perfect" upconverted but it's remarkably better on Blu.

I would think all those big landscape shots in LOTR would be stunning in HD.

-Brian

Jason One · 12-30-2007, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by EricJ

Just went through the LOTR Trilogy last week and I can honestly say, I can't picture how BD would possibly upgrade it (not that I'd mind, of course)...
What the SD's gain on upconvert pretty well balances out what the BD's lose on VC-1.

Definitely disagree on that. The LOTR DVDs have a notoriously soft image, and would gain tremendously from a high-def upgrade.

Actually, somebody made a DVD/HD LOTR comparison page here. Click for the full-size shots to really see the difference.

davidxiphoid · 12-30-2007, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason One

Definitely disagree on that. The LOTR DVDs have a notoriously soft image, and would gain tremendously from a high-def upgrade.

Actually, somebody made a DVD/HD LOTR comparison page here. Click for the full-size shots to really see the difference.

Great link! and imagine the image being even better on a bluray disc over the ota hd signal Im guessing those shots were copied from.

Rob71 · 12-30-2007, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bhampton

I'll go check the upconvertion quality of my 1966 Batman film.

Gotsta love that one. It's the only one with (spoiler)Shark Repellant in a spray can(spoiler)

-Brian

The whole shark scene ranks up there with some of the greatest moments on film.

Magic · 12-30-2007, 05:34 PM

Oh hell yeah! Tim Burton's Batmans on Blu along with Batman Begins? Yup, that's a boner.

Drewza89 · 12-30-2007, 06:09 PM

Even though I already own all the the SE Batman DVDs, I'd probably cave-in and get Batman '89 and Batman Begins on Blu.

Verbal · 12-30-2007, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by bhampton

I'll go check the upconvertion quality of my 1966 Batman film.

Gotsta love that one. It's the only one with (spoiler)Shark Repellant in a spray can(spoiler)

-Brian

Funny, I actually have that in hi-def. On my hard-drive.

tofur69 · 12-30-2007, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob71

The whole shark scene ranks up there with some of the greatest moments on film.

I am going to have to one up you on that and say ..."Some days, you just can't get rid of a bomb."

Rob71 · 12-30-2007, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by tofur69

I am going to have to one up you on that and say ..."Some days, you just can't get rid of a bomb."

EricJ · 12-31-2007, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by tofur69

I am going to have to one up you on that and say ..."Some days, you just can't get rid of a bomb."

But think, Robin, think--The second clue:
"What weighs six ounces, sits in a tree, and is very dangerous?"
<Robin-punch> "'A sparrow with a machine gun'!"

ChiefRedStripe · 12-31-2007, 12:48 AM

Well the movie would be great but it would be nothing up against the complete tv series on blu.

12-30-2007, 04:56 AM	#1
Robmx Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Niagara, Ontario, Canada	1989 Batman DVD Up-converted Just watched tonight with a friend through the PS3..... WOW WOW WOW.... I used the recent remasted copy that came with the anthology box set. I've watched alot of DVD's up-converted so far and most seem fuzzy but better quality. This one was the best I have seen especially for a 18+ yr old movie. The DTS soundtrack was very impressive for DVD standards. I'm sure they will use this as the base to put this on BLU someday !

12-30-2007, 10:42 AM	#8
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:981 Blu-ray collection:2537 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	I'll go check the upconvertion quality of my 1966 Batman film. Gotsta love that one. It's the only one with (spoiler)Shark Repellant in a spray can(spoiler) -Brian Last edited by bhampton; 12-30-2007 at 10:58 AM.

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12-30-2007, 05:06 AM	#2
whysoserious Junior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray reviews:8	Ohhh they will, but its up to Warner Bros. to secure its quality...which is very unpredictable these days...

12-30-2007, 05:24 AM	#3
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	I have a feeling we will be seeing Batman, Batman Returns, and Batman Begins in 2008. Either when Dark Knight hits theaters, or when it hits Blu. Hell, we might even get Batman Forever and Batman & Robin (do we really want them?)

12-30-2007, 05:55 AM	#5
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:622 Blu-ray collection:1305 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	I'd see them solely for Nicole Kidman (who looked gorgeous in that movie and only that movie) and Uma Thurman.

12-30-2007, 08:52 AM	#6
JonD7 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Cali 4K collection:86 Blu-ray collection:251	I... cannot friggin' wait to get Batman and Batman Returns on Blu, I may have a seizure if I had them in my hands, I don't own the remasterd version because i'm holding out hoping it comes to Blu soon, I swear if it doesn't come in 08' I WILL kill someone at Warner.

12-30-2007, 10:33 AM	#7
Jason One Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:497 Blu-ray collection:2025 DVD collection:318	Me too, I want Burton's two Batman films on Blu-ray more than just about anything else. Warner did a great job with the remastered DVDs, so I have no doubt they'll look excellent in high-def.

12-30-2007, 11:38 AM	#10
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:981 Blu-ray collection:2537 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	Hey, Quote "Just went through the LOTR Trilogy last week and I can honestly say, I can't picture how BD would possibly upgrade it (not that I'd mind, of course)... What the SD's gain on upconvert pretty well balances out what the BD's lose on VC-1." Well,... Maybe,.. I haven't seen LOTR on Blu just yet. But I would suggest you compare Cars on DVD and Blu Ray. When I owned the DVD I thought it looked "perfect" upconverted but it's remarkably better on Blu. I would think all those big landscape shots in LOTR would be stunning in HD. -Brian

12-30-2007, 05:34 PM	#14
Magic Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Grand Rapids, MI 4K collection:60 Blu-ray collection:530 DVD collection:352 MA collection:40 Digital collection:197 Trading Score:1	Oh hell yeah! Tim Burton's Batmans on Blu along with Batman Begins? Yup, that's a boner.

12-30-2007, 06:09 PM	#15
Drewza89 Special Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:3	Even though I already own all the the SE Batman DVDs, I'd probably cave-in and get Batman '89 and Batman Begins on Blu.

12-31-2007, 12:48 AM	#20
ChiefRedStripe Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:370 Trading Score:18	Well the movie would be great but it would be nothing up against the complete tv series on blu.

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