Rocky Reviews Wanted - Blu-ray Forum

Travis · 01-05-2009, 09:03 PM

Only 5 user reviews for Rocky.

Is Rocky worth it? I love the movie and watch it once or twice a year. But is the PQ upgrade worth it?

I want to hear from owners of the Rocky Blu-ray.

thecroshow · 01-05-2009, 09:16 PM

i'm going to wait and hope a rocky box-set comes out. would hate to be stuck with an extra copy of rocky. i love the movie and all....

fatediesel · 01-05-2009, 09:42 PM

I would only buy a box set if it didn't come with Rocky V. Love the first 4, and Rocky Balboa was good, but Rocky V was just awful.

JamesKurtovich · 01-05-2009, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by fatediesel

Rocky V was just awful.

Watching how the kid treats Rocky plus the way his own son acts is disgusting.

Gone2HiDef · 01-05-2009, 10:13 PM

I wanted to buy it when I bought Rocky Balboa, but a lackluster review of Rocky on another site staved off my picking it up. I would love to have the original film in my BD collection, but I think I can hold off until it's cleaned up, goes to $10, or I get really desperate. Btw, Rocky Balboa is great!

dvd_mazter · 01-05-2009, 10:14 PM

It isn't a huge upgrade , it does look slightly better then the DVD version but I'll agree with the others and say wait for the boxset with all six to come out. The quality just doesn't cut it.

STARSCREAM · 01-05-2009, 10:17 PM

I love the Rocky movies but I have held off buying this one as I think there will most definately be a box set. I do have the sixth and it was fabulous. I absolutely agree with those of you who hate the fifth. All of them are awesome except the fifth. In fact, I watched the Rocky marathon on AMC HD the other day and watched the fifth since my wife had never seen that one and I hadn't see it in a long time. My wife agreed it sucked compared to all the others. I'll say this about the first one though concerning its pq, I know alot have complained about its pq on Blu-ray and I haven't seen it but the AMC HD version looked superb so it sounds like the AMC HD version looks way better than the Blu-ray version.

Travis · 01-05-2009, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by dvd_mazter

It isn't a huge upgrade, it does look slightly better then the DVD version but I'll agree with the others and say wait for the boxset with all six to come out.

Thanks for responding on the PQ. It's good to hear from someone who actually watched the Blu-ray.

dvd_mazter · 01-05-2009, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Travis

Thanks for responding on the PQ. It's good to hear from someone who actually watched the Blu-ray.

No problem

Linkmon · 01-05-2009, 10:24 PM

They should have stopped after III!!

Rhoq · 01-05-2009, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Travis

Thanks for responding on the PQ. It's good to hear from someone who actually watched the Blu-ray.

It looks good at times and just OK at others. If you have MGM HD wait for them to run it. The Blu-ray looks identical to their brodcast.

Quite honestly, if you love the film, there is no reason not to own the BD. Especially if you can find it for cheap.

Blu As Hell · 01-05-2009, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by dvd_mazter

It isn't a huge upgrade , it does look slightly better then the DVD version but I'll agree with the others and say wait for the boxset with all six to come out. The quality just doesn't cut it.

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Originally Posted by Travis

Thanks for responding on the PQ. It's good to hear from someone who actually watched the Blu-ray.

Yeah, I own the first Rocky and it's slight upgrade from the DVD PQ wise, also all the special features from the 30th anniversary DVD are not on the Blu-ray. So I would wait until either Fox/MGM remasters it and includes the DVD features or just wait for the Boxset. Now Rocky Balboa...It's a beautiful disc to watch go ahead and get that one.

Nielsb90 · 01-06-2009, 04:35 AM

It goes for $12 right now on axelmusic.com - im pretty sure....

#Darren · 01-06-2009, 11:38 AM

I refuse to buy it because it is Bare Bones. I will have to hold out for a fully loaded version. Luckily my DVD version looks great on the projector.

saginawjuggalo · 01-06-2009, 12:21 PM

The picture has little definition and it has the worst grain out of all the Blu-rays I've seen and this is coming from someone who loves grain.. It looks like it is snowing 85% of it's runtime. It was watchable on my 92" screen but it's hard to get into it on my 50" plasma, the grain was more distracting on it.. The color were 70ish as one would expect.. it has solid blacks but only a few scenes looked high-def and those scenes don't last long... This movie is a pretty inconsistent in the PQ department. I expected more from a movie of this caliber but it is true to the source, I will give it that much.

It's worth it if you can get it dirt cheap like I did... just watch out for those early MGM titles :scary:

Travis · 01-06-2009, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu As Hell

Yeah, I own the first Rocky and it's slight upgrade from the DVD PQ wise, also all the special features from the 30th anniversary DVD are not on the Blu-ray. So I would wait until either Fox/MGM remasters it and includes the DVD features or just wait for the Boxset. Now Rocky Balboa...It's a beautiful disc to watch go ahead and get that one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rhoq

It looks good at times and just OK at others. If you have MGM HD wait for them to run it. The Blu-ray looks identical to their brodcast.

Quite honestly, if you love the film, there is no reason not to own the BD. Especially if you can find it for cheap.

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Originally Posted by saginawjuggalo

The picture has little definition and it has the worst grain out of all the Blu-rays I've seen and this is coming from someone who loves grain.. It looks like it is snowing 85% of it's runtime. It was watchable on my 92" screen but it's hard to get into it on my 50" plasma, the grain was more distracting on it.. The color were 70ish as one would expect.. it has solid blacks but only a few scenes looked high-def and those scenes don't last long... This movie is a pretty inconsistent in the PQ department. I expected more from a movie of this caliber but it is true to the source, I will give it that much.

It's worth it if you can get it dirt cheap like I did... just watch out for those early MGM titles :scary:

Thanks everyone for the info. I'll probably wait for the next upgrade. I bought it 2x on DVD because they upgraded the sound. Not sure if I want to buy it and 3 months later have a new edition available.

They already redid Casino Royale and Fifth Element; I hope Rocky and Batman Begins will get the same treatment.

livin1123 · 01-06-2009, 04:49 PM

this is gona sound funny, buy Rocky 5 is actually my favorite (before Balboa came out, now thats my fav). maybe its cause I LIVE IN PHILLY AND THATS HOW PEOPLE REALLY ARE here, LOL. Something about how rocky started with noting and ende up wih nothing, i really like. Also, he knocks Tommy Gunn out and he lands on the septa bus, classic. "Hey Tommy. I din't hear no bell, one more round"

lastly rocky 3 by far is the worse, thunderlips!!!!! SERIOUSLY?? then Mr. T TWICE!!! BAD JUST BAD!!! R.I.P. MICKEY

danielsan4610 · 01-07-2009, 12:14 AM

Watching Rocky 1, Rocky 2 and then Rocky Balboa is a pretty powerful experience. I love 3 and 4 for other reasons but it's hard to beat the story told in the first 2 and then the closure of 6.

As much as I love Rocky, I really want to hold out for the box set. If I see it in the $10 range though I'll get it and sell it when the box set hits.

I believe I read part of the master for Rocky 1 was damaged in a fire. Barring any kind if complete restoration, the existing release is going to be as good as it gets.

thekobrakais · 01-07-2009, 04:13 PM

i can't wait for a box set. and i'll have to agree, all are great except 5. i don't know what happened there, but it is just awful.

3 and 4 are definitely my favorite.

TheZoof · 01-07-2009, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Linkmon

They should have stopped after III!!

4 was the best... so I disagree.

01-05-2009, 09:03 PM	#1
Travis Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Recliner Home Theater Gallery:71 4K collection:126 Blu-ray collection:2055 DVD collection:241 iTunes collection:40 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:14	Rocky Reviews Wanted Only 5 user reviews for Rocky. Is Rocky worth it? I love the movie and watch it once or twice a year. But is the PQ upgrade worth it? I want to hear from owners of the Rocky Blu-ray.

01-05-2009, 10:14 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	It isn't a huge upgrade , it does look slightly better then the DVD version but I'll agree with the others and say wait for the boxset with all six to come out. The quality just doesn't cut it. Last edited by dvd_mazter; 01-05-2009 at 10:17 PM.

01-06-2009, 12:21 PM	#15
saginawjuggalo Power Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Saginaw, Michigan 4K collection:167 Blu-ray collection:2058 DVD collection:85 iTunes collection:1 Trading Score:2	The picture has little definition and it has the worst grain out of all the Blu-rays I've seen and this is coming from someone who loves grain.. It looks like it is snowing 85% of it's runtime. It was watchable on my 92" screen but it's hard to get into it on my 50" plasma, the grain was more distracting on it.. The color were 70ish as one would expect.. it has solid blacks but only a few scenes looked high-def and those scenes don't last long... This movie is a pretty inconsistent in the PQ department. I expected more from a movie of this caliber but it is true to the source, I will give it that much. It's worth it if you can get it dirt cheap like I did... just watch out for those early MGM titles :scary: Last edited by saginawjuggalo; 01-06-2009 at 12:33 PM.

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01-05-2009, 09:16 PM	#2
thecroshow Power Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Victoria BC Blu-ray collection:459 Blu-ray reviews:10 Trading Score:1	i'm going to wait and hope a rocky box-set comes out. would hate to be stuck with an extra copy of rocky. i love the movie and all....

01-05-2009, 09:42 PM	#3
fatediesel Blu-ray Count Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Iowa Blu-ray collection:410 Trading Score:47	I would only buy a box set if it didn't come with Rocky V. Love the first 4, and Rocky Balboa was good, but Rocky V was just awful.

01-05-2009, 10:13 PM	#5
Gone2HiDef Power Member Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:123 Blu-ray collection:759 DVD collection:169 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:4	I wanted to buy it when I bought Rocky Balboa, but a lackluster review of Rocky on another site staved off my picking it up. I would love to have the original film in my BD collection, but I think I can hold off until it's cleaned up, goes to $10, or I get really desperate. Btw, Rocky Balboa is great!

01-05-2009, 10:17 PM	#7
STARSCREAM Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Dagobah Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:67	I love the Rocky movies but I have held off buying this one as I think there will most definately be a box set. I do have the sixth and it was fabulous. I absolutely agree with those of you who hate the fifth. All of them are awesome except the fifth. In fact, I watched the Rocky marathon on AMC HD the other day and watched the fifth since my wife had never seen that one and I hadn't see it in a long time. My wife agreed it sucked compared to all the others. I'll say this about the first one though concerning its pq, I know alot have complained about its pq on Blu-ray and I haven't seen it but the AMC HD version looked superb so it sounds like the AMC HD version looks way better than the Blu-ray version.

01-05-2009, 10:24 PM	#10
Linkmon Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1	They should have stopped after III!!

01-06-2009, 04:35 AM	#13
Nielsb90 Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Denmark Home Theater Gallery:38 4K collection:111 Blu-ray collection:1069 DVD collection:17 Trading Score:10	It goes for $12 right now on axelmusic.com - im pretty sure....

01-06-2009, 11:38 AM	#14
#Darren Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:1471 Blu-ray reviews: 62	I refuse to buy it because it is Bare Bones. I will have to hold out for a fully loaded version. Luckily my DVD version looks great on the projector.

01-06-2009, 04:49 PM	#17
livin1123 Member Member since:Mar 2008 Trading Score:8	this is gona sound funny, buy Rocky 5 is actually my favorite (before Balboa came out, now thats my fav). maybe its cause I LIVE IN PHILLY AND THATS HOW PEOPLE REALLY ARE here, LOL. Something about how rocky started with noting and ende up wih nothing, i really like. Also, he knocks Tommy Gunn out and he lands on the septa bus, classic. "Hey Tommy. I din't hear no bell, one more round" lastly rocky 3 by far is the worse, thunderlips!!!!! SERIOUSLY?? then Mr. T TWICE!!! BAD JUST BAD!!! R.I.P. MICKEY

01-07-2009, 12:14 AM	#18
danielsan4610 Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:225	Watching Rocky 1, Rocky 2 and then Rocky Balboa is a pretty powerful experience. I love 3 and 4 for other reasons but it's hard to beat the story told in the first 2 and then the closure of 6. As much as I love Rocky, I really want to hold out for the box set. If I see it in the $10 range though I'll get it and sell it when the box set hits. I believe I read part of the master for Rocky 1 was damaged in a fire. Barring any kind if complete restoration, the existing release is going to be as good as it gets.

01-07-2009, 04:13 PM	#19
thekobrakais Member Member since:Jun 2008 Blu-ray collection:291 Blu-ray reviews:9	i can't wait for a box set. and i'll have to agree, all are great except 5. i don't know what happened there, but it is just awful. 3 and 4 are definitely my favorite.

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