Dick Tracy on Blu-Ray? - Blu-ray Forum

pdw1968 · 03-19-2008, 03:54 PM

I used to have the laserdisc of this movie and think it has the potential to look stunning in Blu. Anyone else agree? How does the current DVD version look/sound? The soundtrack was remastered in DTS but that's about all I know.

broganreynik · 03-19-2008, 04:22 PM

I agree. I absolutely love this movie.

DetroitSportsFan · 03-19-2008, 05:00 PM

I think the DVD was non-anamorphic, not the greatest picture quality.

This would look great on BD with all of the vivid colors.

Paint It Blu · 03-19-2008, 05:09 PM

I agree, great movie...Pacino is fantastic in this!

Blu Ray McHone · 03-19-2008, 05:39 PM

Agreed. Bring it to Blu.

Bobby Henderson · 03-19-2008, 05:39 PM

Dick Tracy would be a really good looking movie on Blu-ray if the mastering job is handled correctly.

Vittorio Storaro is one of the greatest cinematographers of the past 30 or so years. He filmed movies like Dick Tracy and Apocalypse Now. He also did the DP work for the TV mini-series version of Dune a few years ago. The only thing I dislike about his way of doing things is the 2:1 aspect ratio he tends to apply on many DVD releases of movies he has filmed. The Last Emporer and Apocalypse Now have both received those 2:1 treatments.

It would also be noteworthy to have Dick Tracy released on Blu-ray for its audio. A LPCM 5.1 track would come much closer to representing the audio tracks of the film's 70mm release prints, 70mm 6-track Dolby magnetic and 70mm Cinema Digital Sound.

The CDS format packed a lot more data onto its audio track than the severe compression schemes used by Dolby Digital and others. Unfortunately, the quality of CCD imaging chips was nowhere near as good as it is today. Film printing technology wasn't quite as advanced either. That led to playback problems, mainly with the 35mm system. I watched 3 movies presented in CDS at theaters in New York during 1990 and 1991. Didn't witness any audio drop outs myself. But they did occur.

DigitalfreakNYC · 03-19-2008, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

I think the DVD was non-anamorphic, not the greatest picture quality.

This would look great on BD with all of the vivid colors.

DVD is anamorphic.

DetroitSportsFan · 03-19-2008, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DigitalfreakNYC

DVD is anamorphic.

Okay, I wasn't sure since it doesn't say so on the case.

AaronSCH · 03-19-2008, 07:55 PM

Yes, I can verify that it is an anamorphic DVD. It would be a pleasant surprise to see Disney release Dick Tracy.

EricJ · 03-19-2008, 08:58 PM

Unfortunately, I don't know if it's any old "Silver Screen Partners I-VII" legal tanglings--or an embarrassed inferiority complex about Disney's whole Roger-Rabbit era--that seems to be the reason why modern Disney forgets any of its early-90's movies ever existed...
(Even the ones that WE tried to forget ever existed, like all those French-remake Martin Short comedies.)

And until we figure out what's going on, all you Tracy-on-Blu fans can just get in line with us Rocketeer-on-Blu fans.

pdw1968 · 03-19-2008, 09:45 PM

Oh yeah---The Rocketeer is another one that is crying out for Blu-Ray, or at the very least, a special edition standard DVD.

shakeyspear · 03-19-2008, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pdw1968

Oh yeah---The Rocketeer is another one that is crying out for Blu-Ray, or at the very least, a special edition standard DVD.

Yes, this is another great movie that I'd buy-on-blu! And Dick Tracy as well. C'mon Disney!

Blu-Jawa · 03-19-2008, 10:35 PM

Tracy does have a lot of Extra Color and would be cool on Blu, I agree.

What about a Re-master in Hi-Def of "Condorman"

I was lucky to buy the only DVD verson I have seen since 1999. but I would get it on Blu-Ray if it shows up. The DVD has no Extra's.

pokerface · 03-19-2008, 10:52 PM

I was just thinking of what the color would lood like, it could almost hurt your eyes in HD.

AaronSCH · 03-19-2008, 11:15 PM

I'd also love to have a remastered versions of "Never Cry Wolf," "White Fang" and "Something Wicked This Way Comes."

wormraper · 03-19-2008, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu-Jawa

Tracy does have a lot of Extra Color and would be cool on Blu, I agree.

What about a Re-master in Hi-Def of "Condorman"

I was lucky to buy the only DVD verson I have seen since 1999. but I would get it on Blu-Ray if it shows up. The DVD has no Extra's.

oh God yess!!! that was one of my favorite childhood movies. Still funny to this day in a cheesey way

Caligula · 03-19-2008, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by wormraper

oh God yess!!! that was one of my favorite childhood movies. Still funny to this day in a cheesey way

agreed!! Mr beatty did well in it. I remember the bright yellow jacket and the hat!

GOOD MOVIE

lnh_boy · 03-19-2008, 11:42 PM

Of course, Roger Rabbit would be fantastic in HD. Especially if they do a PIP with the original footage before the animation was applied.

aross6 · 07-16-2008, 05:17 PM

Dick Tracy and The Rocketeer would be must haves for my collection if they were ever announced for Blu-ray! I remember watching these movies as a kid and they were so much fun... hmmmm, maybe I'll go out and by the DVD versions this evening and see what they look like upconverted to HD... now I've got an itch!

Blu Ray McHone · 10-22-2008, 09:13 PM

Oh Please Disney! Bring this to Blu-Ray. Movies like this need to shine on High Def!

03-19-2008, 03:54 PM	#1
pdw1968 Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:252	Dick Tracy on Blu-Ray? I used to have the laserdisc of this movie and think it has the potential to look stunning in Blu. Anyone else agree? How does the current DVD version look/sound? The soundtrack was remastered in DTS but that's about all I know.

03-19-2008, 08:58 PM	#10
EricJ Banned Member since:Jul 2007 Location:The Paradise of New England Blu-ray collection:6	Unfortunately, I don't know if it's any old "Silver Screen Partners I-VII" legal tanglings--or an embarrassed inferiority complex about Disney's whole Roger-Rabbit era--that seems to be the reason why modern Disney forgets any of its early-90's movies ever existed... (Even the ones that WE tried to forget ever existed, like all those French-remake Martin Short comedies.) And until we figure out what's going on, all you Tracy-on-Blu fans can just get in line with us Rocketeer-on-Blu fans. Last edited by EricJ; 03-19-2008 at 11:17 PM.

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03-19-2008, 04:22 PM	#2
broganreynik Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Nebraska Home Theater Gallery:60 4K collection:124 Blu-ray collection:2113 DVD collection:111 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:46	I agree. I absolutely love this movie.

03-19-2008, 05:00 PM	#3
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	I think the DVD was non-anamorphic, not the greatest picture quality. This would look great on BD with all of the vivid colors.

03-19-2008, 05:09 PM	#4
Paint It Blu Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Sandusky, OH Blu-ray collection:36 Blu-ray reviews:1	I agree, great movie...Pacino is fantastic in this!

03-19-2008, 05:39 PM	#5
Blu Ray McHone Expert Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Ohio Blu-ray reviews: 2	Agreed. Bring it to Blu.

03-19-2008, 05:39 PM	#6
Bobby Henderson Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Oklahoma Blu-ray collection:96 Blu-ray reviews: 12	Dick Tracy would be a really good looking movie on Blu-ray if the mastering job is handled correctly. Vittorio Storaro is one of the greatest cinematographers of the past 30 or so years. He filmed movies like Dick Tracy and Apocalypse Now. He also did the DP work for the TV mini-series version of Dune a few years ago. The only thing I dislike about his way of doing things is the 2:1 aspect ratio he tends to apply on many DVD releases of movies he has filmed. The Last Emporer and Apocalypse Now have both received those 2:1 treatments. It would also be noteworthy to have Dick Tracy released on Blu-ray for its audio. A LPCM 5.1 track would come much closer to representing the audio tracks of the film's 70mm release prints, 70mm 6-track Dolby magnetic and 70mm Cinema Digital Sound. The CDS format packed a lot more data onto its audio track than the severe compression schemes used by Dolby Digital and others. Unfortunately, the quality of CCD imaging chips was nowhere near as good as it is today. Film printing technology wasn't quite as advanced either. That led to playback problems, mainly with the 35mm system. I watched 3 movies presented in CDS at theaters in New York during 1990 and 1991. Didn't witness any audio drop outs myself. But they did occur.

03-19-2008, 07:55 PM	#9
AaronSCH Banned Member since:Sep 2007 Trading Score:1	Yes, I can verify that it is an anamorphic DVD. It would be a pleasant surprise to see Disney release Dick Tracy.

03-19-2008, 09:45 PM	#11
pdw1968 Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:252	Oh yeah---The Rocketeer is another one that is crying out for Blu-Ray, or at the very least, a special edition standard DVD.

03-19-2008, 10:35 PM	#13
Blu-Jawa Expert Member Member since:Dec 2007 4K collection:251 Blu-ray collection:1586 DVD collection:519 Blu-ray reviews:2	Tracy does have a lot of Extra Color and would be cool on Blu, I agree. What about a Re-master in Hi-Def of "Condorman" I was lucky to buy the only DVD verson I have seen since 1999. but I would get it on Blu-Ray if it shows up. The DVD has no Extra's.

03-19-2008, 10:52 PM	#14
pokerface Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Delaware Blu-ray collection:360	I was just thinking of what the color would lood like, it could almost hurt your eyes in HD.

03-19-2008, 11:15 PM	#15
AaronSCH Banned Member since:Sep 2007 Trading Score:1	I'd also love to have a remastered versions of "Never Cry Wolf," "White Fang" and "Something Wicked This Way Comes."

03-19-2008, 11:42 PM	#18
lnh_boy Senior Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:New Hampshire 4K collection:850 Blu-ray collection:3525 DVD collection:980 Digital collection:6786 iTunes collection:8901 Trading Score:373	Of course, Roger Rabbit would be fantastic in HD. Especially if they do a PIP with the original footage before the animation was applied.

07-16-2008, 05:17 PM	#19
aross6 Active Member Member since:Mar 2008	Dick Tracy and The Rocketeer would be must haves for my collection if they were ever announced for Blu-ray! I remember watching these movies as a kid and they were so much fun... hmmmm, maybe I'll go out and by the DVD versions this evening and see what they look like upconverted to HD... now I've got an itch!

10-22-2008, 09:13 PM	#20
Blu Ray McHone Expert Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Ohio Blu-ray reviews: 2	Oh Please Disney! Bring this to Blu-Ray. Movies like this need to shine on High Def!

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