Opinions on PQ and sound of Sin City - Blu-ray Forum

McHugh · 11-16-2008, 04:58 AM

I saw Sin City at the local Best Buy about a week ago and have been planning to buy it but I was hoping to see some opinions and or comments on its picture quality and sound quality. Anyone pick it up yet? Thanks.

STARSCREAM · 11-16-2008, 06:50 AM

I'd love to comment on it but it's not out over here yet!

I'm sure the pq and aq is outstanding. You know alba will look good!

Verbal · 11-16-2008, 08:54 AM

It's very good, on both counts. Not perfect (it's a bit soft in spots, and I saw some edging), but a very good representation of the movie I remember from the cinema.

No extras though...that may be a problem for you, but I only really care about the movie.

R3DRUM · 11-16-2008, 11:07 AM

I thought both PQ and AQ were stunning with Sin City, actually quite outstanding IMO. The no extras did not bother me like the above poster but it might be a deal breaker for some.

Petra_Kalbrain · 11-16-2008, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by R3DRUM

I thought both PQ and AQ were stunning with Sin City, actually quite outstanding IMO. The no extras did not bother me like the above poster but it might be a deal breaker for some.

I'll be getting the BD for sure. As for extras? I'm fine with my Collector's Edition DVD that was released. It is one of maybe 3 DVDs that I'll hold onto in the case of a double dip.

dvd_mazter · 11-16-2008, 02:21 PM

Both the PQ and AQ are fantastic. I wrote a review up in the user reviews forum.
https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movie...ow=userreviews

zombieking · 11-16-2008, 03:36 PM

Definitely a purchase if no extras are ok with you.

xander · 11-16-2008, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by zombieking

Definitely a purchase if no extras are ok with you.

Absolutely, it looks and sounds great. I would also recommend Form Dusk Till Dawn, another Rodriguez directed pic that made it's Blu debut with Sin City.

McHugh · 11-16-2008, 08:15 PM

Thanks to everyone for their comments. Based on your recommendations, I picked up Sin City today from Best Buy for only $19.99 Canadian. I am interested in From Dusk to Dawn as well, and wasn't aware that it was available. Is it in its proper ratio? I believe the standard definition version was not anamorphic.

xander · 11-16-2008, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by McHugh

Thanks to everyone for their comments. Based on your recommendations, I picked up Sin City today from Best Buy for only $19.99 Canadian. I am interested in From Dusk to Dawn as well, and wasn't aware that it was available. Is it in its proper ratio? I believe the standard definition version was not anamorphic.

Indeed it is, that was the best part for me, given the lack of even a anamorphic transfer on DVD. It has great PQ/SQ for it's age and budget. Great upgrade.

Johk · 12-02-2008, 02:38 AM

A bit late, but I finally watched Sin City (at 12.99$ I couldn't wait for the US release)... Anyway...

PQ looks really great, AQ was really good in general (DTS-HD MA) but I though the dialog sounded had a bit... I don't really know how to describe it but it had kinda of a trebly sound in the background. Is it just me? It's the first time I notice that... I might be wrong. I might have to listen to the DVD to compare a bit. Anyway don't flame me for this I just wanted to know if anybody noticed something similar.

Also the movie was really good as always!

Edit: I watched the scene where Shlubb and Klump are guarding Roarke Jr's Jaguar E Typetbefore Bruce Willis knocks them out with a pipe on my DVD version and I noticed the same thing about the dialog of the two guys, I don't notice that with Bruce internal dialog, so I guess it's in the master track. I also found this from WSR: Narration is recorded rather well, with superb articulation, but dialogue often sounds unnatural and distorted. A tinny reverberation can be heard throughout the film when subjects talk. Perhaps the reverb is the ringing sound I hear.

Finally after seeing revisiting the DVD, I can say that the improvements in the PQ is really noticeable for the blu-ray.

croller584 · 12-02-2008, 07:04 AM

Probably a stupid question, but I will ask anyway...

I was looking into ordering Sin City and From Dusk Til Dawn from Amazon's Canadian site. I live in the United States, and even after shipping I'm only paying $30 (US), is there a reason why these releases are so inexpensive?

I know this sounds like a bad thing to "complain" about, but I'm just curious.

DeeChizzle · 12-02-2008, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by croller584

Probably a stupid question, but I will ask anyway...

I was looking into ordering Sin City and From Dusk Til Dawn from Amazon's Canadian site. I live in the United States, and even after shipping I'm only paying $30 (US), is there a reason why these releases are so inexpensive?

I know this sounds like a bad thing to "complain" about, but I'm just curious.

Exchange rate. Like the U.S. Dollar, the Canadian Dollar is losing it's value. If you'd rather spend more $$ then try purchasing a Japanese import BD.

In reference to the thread topic, the PQ is TOP NOTCH!

robertc88 · 12-02-2008, 01:03 PM

Got it from amazon.ca back when and spent more than some others would but no regrets whatsoever. I really like this movie and the PQ and AQ weren't reference (how many BDs are?) but very very good. All told, 4.5 IMHO.

Eternalnow · 12-02-2008, 02:20 PM

My copy of Sin City is slowly making its way to my house...only a few more days to go (I hope)!

11-16-2008, 04:58 AM	#1
McHugh Active Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Calgary, Alberta, Canada 4K collection:35 Blu-ray collection:125	Opinions on PQ and sound of Sin City I saw Sin City at the local Best Buy about a week ago and have been planning to buy it but I was hoping to see some opinions and or comments on its picture quality and sound quality. Anyone pick it up yet? Thanks.

11-16-2008, 08:15 PM	#9
McHugh Active Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Calgary, Alberta, Canada 4K collection:35 Blu-ray collection:125	Got It Thanks to everyone for their comments. Based on your recommendations, I picked up Sin City today from Best Buy for only $19.99 Canadian. I am interested in From Dusk to Dawn as well, and wasn't aware that it was available. Is it in its proper ratio? I believe the standard definition version was not anamorphic.

12-02-2008, 02:38 AM	#11
Johk Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:645 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	A bit late, but I finally watched Sin City (at 12.99$ I couldn't wait for the US release)... Anyway... PQ looks really great, AQ was really good in general (DTS-HD MA) but I though the dialog sounded had a bit... I don't really know how to describe it but it had kinda of a trebly sound in the background. Is it just me? It's the first time I notice that... I might be wrong. I might have to listen to the DVD to compare a bit. Anyway don't flame me for this I just wanted to know if anybody noticed something similar. Also the movie was really good as always! Edit: I watched the scene where Shlubb and Klump are guarding Roarke Jr's Jaguar E Typetbefore Bruce Willis knocks them out with a pipe on my DVD version and I noticed the same thing about the dialog of the two guys, I don't notice that with Bruce internal dialog, so I guess it's in the master track. I also found this from WSR: Narration is recorded rather well, with superb articulation, but dialogue often sounds unnatural and distorted. A tinny reverberation can be heard throughout the film when subjects talk. Perhaps the reverb is the ringing sound I hear. Finally after seeing revisiting the DVD, I can say that the improvements in the PQ is really noticeable for the blu-ray. Last edited by Johk; 12-02-2008 at 03:36 PM.

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11-16-2008, 06:50 AM	#2
STARSCREAM Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Dagobah Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:67	I'd love to comment on it but it's not out over here yet! I'm sure the pq and aq is outstanding. You know alba will look good!

11-16-2008, 08:54 AM	#3
Verbal Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Toronto, ON 4K collection:172 Blu-ray collection:867 DVD collection:117 Blu-ray reviews: 5	It's very good, on both counts. Not perfect (it's a bit soft in spots, and I saw some edging), but a very good representation of the movie I remember from the cinema. No extras though...that may be a problem for you, but I only really care about the movie.

11-16-2008, 11:07 AM	#4
R3DRUM Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:106 Blu-ray reviews:1	I thought both PQ and AQ were stunning with Sin City, actually quite outstanding IMO. The no extras did not bother me like the above poster but it might be a deal breaker for some.

11-16-2008, 02:21 PM	#6
dvd_mazter Power Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Winnipeg, Manitoba Home Theater Gallery:9 4K collection:10 Blu-ray collection:740 Blu-ray reviews: 146	Both the PQ and AQ are fantastic. I wrote a review up in the user reviews forum. https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movie...ow=userreviews

11-16-2008, 03:36 PM	#7
zombieking Special Member Member since:May 2007 Location:CANADA Blu-ray collection:304 Blu-ray reviews: 18	Definitely a purchase if no extras are ok with you.

12-02-2008, 07:04 AM	#12
croller584 Member Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:48	Probably a stupid question, but I will ask anyway... I was looking into ordering Sin City and From Dusk Til Dawn from Amazon's Canadian site. I live in the United States, and even after shipping I'm only paying $30 (US), is there a reason why these releases are so inexpensive? I know this sounds like a bad thing to "complain" about, but I'm just curious.

12-02-2008, 01:03 PM	#14
robertc88 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007	Got it from amazon.ca back when and spent more than some others would but no regrets whatsoever. I really like this movie and the PQ and AQ weren't reference (how many BDs are?) but very very good. All told, 4.5 IMHO.

12-02-2008, 02:20 PM	#15
Eternalnow Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Blu-ray collection:79 Blu-ray reviews:12	My copy of Sin City is slowly making its way to my house...only a few more days to go (I hope)!

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