There Will Be Blood - Hardcoat Issue - Blu-ray Forum

Luis_A51 · 06-11-2008, 02:00 PM

So I put in my copy of TWBB last night and about 25min it froze for about 5 seconds. I was concerned, but I let it slide. About 10 minutes later, same thing.

So I took the disc out, and realized it was quite dirty (which is odd, since its brand new) So I took it out and wiped it down. Then I looked and my cloth had scratched it up. Now ive NEVER managed to scratch my BDs up, even when wiping them on jeans or other non-soft cloths.

On further inspection of the disc, it just didnt look right. Is it possible that this batch of discs didnt get the required hard coat? ANyon else ever have this problem?

Romulus · 06-11-2008, 04:07 PM

Does it still feel slimy on the bottom? Or just like a regular disc?

CptGreedle · 06-11-2008, 04:12 PM

Never heard of that. Contact the store/studio to get a refund. It could be an isolated incident...

diamondfoxxx · 06-11-2008, 06:20 PM

What do you mean it was dirty? Was it smudged or something? Where did you get it from?

Marine Mike · 06-11-2008, 06:21 PM

My copy from Amazon did not have this issue, it was flawless.

Rhoq · 06-11-2008, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Romulus

Does it still feel slimy on the bottom? Or just like a regular disc?

Exactly - The hardcoating on BDs leaves the disc feeling different than a CD or DVD. It's got a smoothness to it, almost like satin.

neo_reloaded · 06-11-2008, 08:23 PM

My TWBB disc looks fine - however I have noticed a new type of disc from Lionsgate recently. It is much darker, and it scratches just like a DVD. I've seen this on Rambo: First Blood Part II, Rambo III, and American Psycho (presumably a recently replicated one, not an old batch).

Luis_A51 · 06-11-2008, 09:07 PM

It doesnt look/feel like a regular disc. The disc itself even feels flimsy (it bends a lot easier than a regular bluray)

By dirty it looked like there was smudges on it.

It was from HMV. Ill take it back if I can find the receipt.

111111 · 06-11-2008, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Romulus

Does it still feel slimy on the bottom? Or just like a regular disc?

Rom,

Nice Porcupine Tree avatar you have there...One of my favorite bands!

Ray

Psychonaut · 06-12-2008, 01:06 AM

To stay off topic, PT does indeed rule. Huge fan.

HDJK · 06-12-2008, 08:05 AM

^^ And having 4 DVD Audio released with really good surround mixes does help

Enough with the OT already

06-11-2008, 02:00 PM	#1
Luis_A51 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Calgary, AB Blu-ray reviews:4	There Will Be Blood - Hardcoat Issue So I put in my copy of TWBB last night and about 25min it froze for about 5 seconds. I was concerned, but I let it slide. About 10 minutes later, same thing. So I took the disc out, and realized it was quite dirty (which is odd, since its brand new) So I took it out and wiped it down. Then I looked and my cloth had scratched it up. Now ive NEVER managed to scratch my BDs up, even when wiping them on jeans or other non-soft cloths. On further inspection of the disc, it just didnt look right. Is it possible that this batch of discs didnt get the required hard coat? ANyon else ever have this problem?

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06-11-2008, 04:07 PM	#2
Romulus Special Member Member since:Mar 2008 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:158 Blu-ray reviews:2	Does it still feel slimy on the bottom? Or just like a regular disc?

06-11-2008, 04:12 PM	#3
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	Never heard of that. Contact the store/studio to get a refund. It could be an isolated incident...

06-11-2008, 06:20 PM	#4
diamondfoxxx Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:San Francisco Blu-ray collection:45 Blu-ray reviews: 36	What do you mean it was dirty? Was it smudged or something? Where did you get it from?

06-11-2008, 06:21 PM	#5
Marine Mike The Busey Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:120 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:4	My copy from Amazon did not have this issue, it was flawless.

06-11-2008, 08:23 PM	#7
neo_reloaded Banned Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:72	My TWBB disc looks fine - however I have noticed a new type of disc from Lionsgate recently. It is much darker, and it scratches just like a DVD. I've seen this on Rambo: First Blood Part II, Rambo III, and American Psycho (presumably a recently replicated one, not an old batch).

06-11-2008, 09:07 PM	#8
Luis_A51 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Calgary, AB Blu-ray reviews:4	It doesnt look/feel like a regular disc. The disc itself even feels flimsy (it bends a lot easier than a regular bluray) By dirty it looked like there was smudges on it. It was from HMV. Ill take it back if I can find the receipt.

06-12-2008, 01:06 AM	#10
Psychonaut Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Second left after Wal-Mart Blu-ray collection:111	To stay off topic, PT does indeed rule. Huge fan.

06-12-2008, 08:05 AM	#11
HDJK Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2006 Location:Switzerland Trading Score:2	^^ And having 4 DVD Audio released with really good surround mixes does help Enough with the OT already

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