Earth: The Biography & The Universe - Worth Buying? - Blu-ray Forum

rkish · 12-03-2008, 12:33 PM

I've got sealed copies of these at home and after reading mixed reviews on each, am debating whether to commit or not.

Any owners or renters out there have any feedback?

Thanks!

GregBlu5 · 12-03-2008, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by rkish

I've got sealed copies of these at home and after reading mixed reviews on each, am debating whether to commit or not.

Any owners or renters out there have any feedback?

Thanks!

I love them both. PQ is outstanding. Shows are fascinating. Not sure why there are "mixed" reviews. I am proud to own them both (along with GANGES, PLANET EARTH, GALAPAGOS, WILD CHINA).

Rantlers · 12-03-2008, 01:11 PM

Are you questioning the content of the material or the AQ/PQ? As far content The Universe is incredibly informative, one of my favorite shows. Unfortunately the PQ/AQ are subpar considering it's only 1080i & Dolby Digital 2.0 respectively, however for a documentary is does suffice.

s2mikey · 12-03-2008, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by GregBlu5

I love them both. PQ is outstanding. Shows are fascinating. Not sure why there are "mixed" reviews. I am proud to own them both (along with GANGES, PLANET EARTH, GALAPAGOS, WILD CHINA).

The reviews are mixed because like any title, opinions will vary! Sometimes these documentaries let me down and just dont work or get dull/repetitive. And, moreso, I'll never watch them more than once so a rental will suffice. Planet Earth thus far is the ONLY one of these that I have watched again and continue to watch over and over. Until something trumps Planet Earth, it will be the "Go To" pretty scenery & demo title.

The others, like the ones you mentioned need more than just a few pretty scenes to get me to buy. I say rent first if at all possible.

Easywolf32 · 12-03-2008, 01:20 PM

I've watched a few episodes from Universe : Season 2 and it blew me away. Just ordered The Universe season 1 for 29.99 on Amazon.com

P@t_Mtl · 12-03-2008, 01:35 PM

I also ordered Season 1 of the Universe, look's fantastic. It's right up there with my other 2 favorite, Earth & Galapagos. If you haven't seen Galapagos, it's another one that is just stunning on BD. I saw Wild China over the summer on HD TV, must be quite something on BD, I will probably get it real soon.

roneill · 12-05-2008, 06:09 PM

I have seen both Planet Earth and Galapagos and enjoyed Galapagos a lot more than Planet Earth. The PQ was superior and had no grain. I find the story of Galapagos more intriguing too.

scubasteve2 · 12-05-2008, 08:19 PM

I thought the Universe series had a 4:3 ratio and 1080i output?

Jason One · 12-06-2008, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by scubasteve2

I thought the Universe series had a 4:3 ratio and 1080i output?

It's 16:9 and 1080i.

12-03-2008, 12:33 PM	#1
rkish Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2008 Location:Dutchess County New York Blu-ray collection:581 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:1	Earth: The Biography & The Universe - Worth Buying? I've got sealed copies of these at home and after reading mixed reviews on each, am debating whether to commit or not. Any owners or renters out there have any feedback? Thanks!

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scubasteve2 Member Member since:Oct 2008 Trading Score:2	I thought the Universe series had a 4:3 ratio and 1080i output? Last edited by scubasteve2; 12-05-2008 at 08:22 PM.

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Rantlers Special Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:USA 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:114 Trading Score:86	Are you questioning the content of the material or the AQ/PQ? As far content The Universe is incredibly informative, one of my favorite shows. Unfortunately the PQ/AQ are subpar considering it's only 1080i & Dolby Digital 2.0 respectively, however for a documentary is does suffice.

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Easywolf32 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Canada Blu-ray collection:75 DVD collection:17 Blu-ray reviews:8	I've watched a few episodes from Universe : Season 2 and it blew me away. Just ordered The Universe season 1 for 29.99 on Amazon.com

12-03-2008, 01:35 PM	#6
P@t_Mtl Blu-ray Duke Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:452 DVD collection:513 Trading Score:3	I also ordered Season 1 of the Universe, look's fantastic. It's right up there with my other 2 favorite, Earth & Galapagos. If you haven't seen Galapagos, it's another one that is just stunning on BD. I saw Wild China over the summer on HD TV, must be quite something on BD, I will probably get it real soon.

12-05-2008, 06:09 PM	#7
roneill Junior Member Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:32 Blu-ray reviews:1	I have seen both Planet Earth and Galapagos and enjoyed Galapagos a lot more than Planet Earth. The PQ was superior and had no grain. I find the story of Galapagos more intriguing too.

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