Author Topic: Blu-ray Thread (Read 43300 times)

Rob K · « **Reply #520 on:** December 31, 2009, 12:05:52 pm »

Got my bluray today

Wanted to get films i don't own on DVD first so have started the collection with Hurt Locker, Bourne Triology, Monster Inc and Casino Royale (ok i own this one but i couldnt find anything else in the 2 for 25 deal in hmv

). Was soooo tempted to get Band Of Brothers though.

John C · « **Reply #521 on:** January 1, 2010, 11:08:08 pm »

I've never noticed it on dvd but on Blu-ray you can see every blemish on the actor's faces. Every minute blackhead and pimple scar.

Jimmy Conway · « **Reply #522 on:** January 2, 2010, 02:08:09 pm »

Quote from: John C on January 1, 2010, 11:08:08 pm

I've never noticed it on dvd but on Blu-ray you can see every blemish on the actor's faces. Every minute blackhead and pimple scar.

Also, when you watch Lord of the Rings on Blu-Ray it makes it obvious when the green screen has been used. Its masked away on DVD due to lower res,

Paul JH · « **Reply #523 on:** January 2, 2010, 02:39:51 pm »

Quote from: redmanphil on December 28, 2009, 06:31:10 pm

You seen Saving Private Ryan yet? If not defo worth a bash. Great film, made even better on Blu-ray.

It's not on Blu-Ray yet is it? Even in the US?

Quote from: redmanphil on January 2, 2010, 02:08:09 pm

Also, when you watch Lord of the Rings on Blu-Ray...

How so, it's not out yet?

Watched District 9 yesterday, superb. The effects stand up superbly. And the Bluray extra's are fantastic.

PROPER crazyemlyn72 · « **Reply #524 on:** January 2, 2010, 02:43:25 pm »

Quote from: Paul JH on January 2, 2010, 02:39:51 pm

It's not on Blu-Ray yet is it? Even in the US?

How so, it's not out yet?

Watched District 9 yesterday, superb. The effects stand up superbly. And the Bluray extra's are fantastic.

mabe it was on sky hd? and thats what he saw?

Jimmy Conway · « **Reply #525 on:** January 2, 2010, 02:50:22 pm »

They are on newsgroups to download. 720p and 1080p versions.
I have unlimited Astraweb account so download loads of HD films

BazC · « **Reply #526 on:** January 2, 2010, 02:55:33 pm »

Quote from: Paul JH on January 2, 2010, 02:39:51 pm

It's not on Blu-Ray yet is it? Even in the US?

How so, it's not out yet?

Probably on about HD rips from HD DVDs.

I know there are HD versions of LOTR trilogy knocking about as I had them. 1080p and 720p I think.

wardides · « **Reply #527 on:** January 2, 2010, 03:03:08 pm »

Ive a hd tv and a ps3..If i download a blu ray film and put it onto a dvd-R disc will it be the same as just going out and buying a blu ray dvd?Ps3 is just connected through the usual hdmi cable!?

skidz73 · « **Reply #528 on:** January 2, 2010, 05:30:47 pm »

Quote from: wardides on January 2, 2010, 03:03:08 pm

Ive a hd tv and a ps3..If i download a blu ray film and put it onto a dvd-R disc will it be the same as just going out and buying a blu ray dvd?Ps3 is just connected through the usual hdmi cable!?

Blu ray refers to a storage medium...ie the disk. If you're talking about trying to burn a film ripped from a Blu Ray disk onto a standard DVD, you may be struggling to fit the HD content onto a DVD, as the capacity of the disk is considerably less than that of a BR-D

Garstonite · « **Reply #529 on:** January 3, 2010, 06:36:57 pm »

I read in a technology mag the other day that they are bringing out Goodfellas on blu-ray again in the New Year. So they fuck up the first release, sell millions to the disappointed masses and then bring out another properly... and the thing is, I just fucking know I'll buy it too.

hooded claw · « **Reply #530 on:** January 3, 2010, 06:53:29 pm »

Quote from: Garstonite on January 3, 2010, 06:36:57 pm

I read in a technology mag the other day that they are bringing out Goodfellas on blu-ray again in the New Year. So they fuck up the first release, sell millions to the disappointed masses and then bring out another properly... and the thing is, I just fucking know I'll buy it too.

I didn't think the exisiting one was that bad that it looked like a botched job?

But yes. I'll buy it again; it's probably my favourite film. Certainly my most-watched, think it's 19 times now.

Garstonite · « **Reply #531 on:** January 3, 2010, 07:23:30 pm »

Quote from: hooded claw on January 3, 2010, 06:53:29 pm

I didn't think the exisiting one was that bad that it looked like a botched job?

But yes. I'll buy it again; it's probably my favourite film. Certainly my most-watched, think it's 19 times now.

Well, if they are bringing out a new one, they clearly feel they made a bit of a mess of it. Wouldn't say it was a botched job- visibly better than the doovde- but still a disappointment.

Cinema Paradiso out tomorrow too, btw. Can. Not. Wait.

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #532 on:** January 3, 2010, 07:30:16 pm »

I got Up and Pinnochio. Both look great.

lachesis · « **Reply #533 on:** January 3, 2010, 07:36:51 pm »

Got Bourne Supremacy and Ultimatum today for £10 for 2. Going to watch them later and see if they did a good job on them,

PROPER crazyemlyn72 · « **Reply #534 on:** January 3, 2010, 07:36:59 pm »

brand new copies of casino royale blurays in game for 3.98 sterling pounds. thats a good price.

sorry if its been mentioned previously.

lurganirishlfc · « **Reply #535 on:** January 3, 2010, 08:05:31 pm »

the missus got me Gladiator and 300 in the 2 for £25 in hmv for xmas might watch one 2nite wot did they do to the godfather trilogy to mess it up?

lurganirishlfc · « **Reply #536 on:** January 3, 2010, 08:05:58 pm »

oops goodfellas i meant.

BazC · « **Reply #537 on:** January 3, 2010, 08:37:53 pm »

They must be remastering Goodfellas like they did with Godfather then no?

lachesis · « **Reply #538 on:** January 3, 2010, 10:19:21 pm »

Really disappointed in the supremacy conversion. Looks like they just ran a sharpen render over most of the scenes. Can't decide if it's because there was a lot of depth of field shots though. Ultimatum next, anyone got an opinion on the bluray version of Collateral?

Garstonite · « **Reply #539 on:** January 5, 2010, 01:35:23 pm »

Forrest Gump on blu-ray = awesome.

Garstonite · « **Reply #540 on:** January 9, 2010, 03:38:25 pm »

Blu-ray must-haves for February:

Crazyhorse7778 · « **Reply #541 on:** January 9, 2010, 03:44:48 pm »

Up will be fantastic.

hooded claw · « **Reply #542 on:** January 9, 2010, 05:16:12 pm »

Ones we need to have, as a matter of priority:

Miller's Crossing
Se7en
Kind Hearts and Coronets (possibly the greatest UK film ever)
Donnie Darko

Garstonite · « **Reply #543 on:** January 9, 2010, 05:47:12 pm »

Still waiting for American Psycho myself.

kmo1969 · « **Reply #544 on:** January 9, 2010, 06:10:56 pm »

Quote from: Crazyhorse7778 on January 9, 2010, 03:44:48 pm

Up will be fantastic.

I always think animation looks stunning in DVD format. I can't even begin to image how better blu-ray would be.

Ron · « **Reply #545 on:** January 9, 2010, 06:19:16 pm »

I'm not sure if I would notice the difference between normal DVD or Blue ray quality.
Is it really so much better, or is it a bit of clever marketing ?
Also quite clever to come up with that in the download era, the files are really big.
I saw Spiderman on the bay, it was a 7.24 GB download.

Samee · « **Reply #546 on:** January 9, 2010, 06:50:29 pm »

Seen some movies in Blu-ray round my Uncle's. It's brilliant. Gonna order Harold and Kumar 2 on it.

Jimmy Conway · « **Reply #547 on:** January 10, 2010, 12:07:54 am »

Quote from: Crazyhorse7778 on January 9, 2010, 03:44:48 pm

Up will be fantastic.

I downloaded the US Blu-Ray (48gb) from Usenet a few weeks back and trust me its superb. Every Blu-Ray player owner in the would MUST own UP. It looks stunning.

John C · « **Reply #548 on:** January 10, 2010, 01:10:21 am »

Quote from: John C on November 22, 2008, 11:04:57 am

That Oxford photo gave me a mind blast to the film Kind Hearts & Coronets.

Quote from: hooded claw on January 9, 2010, 05:16:12 pm

Kind Hearts and Coronets (possibly the greatest UK film ever)

What a call, Unseen and unappreciated by so many. They just don't ma......

hooded claw · « **Reply #549 on:** January 10, 2010, 10:15:38 am »

Quote from: John C on January 10, 2010, 01:10:21 am

What a call, Unseen and unappreciated by so many. They just don't ma......

It's incredible. An amazingly cynical and blackhearted script, fantastic performances, one of the best 'twists' in history. My Dad is a massive Alec Guiness fan and made sure I saw it (and The Ladykillers) early on.

Moving into a new flat next month and this is will be taking pride of place.

skidz73 · « **Reply #550 on:** January 17, 2010, 07:55:38 pm »

Just in case anyone's interested you can currently pick up The Dark Knight for £6.85 at Zavvi.

http://www.zavvi.com/blu-ray/the-dark-knight/9998820.html

Get in quick cos it's bound to sell out quick.

BazC · « **Reply #551 on:** January 17, 2010, 08:44:54 pm »

Quote from: skidz73 on January 17, 2010, 07:55:38 pm

Just in case anyone's interested you can currently pick up The Dark Knight for £6.85 at Zavvi.

http://www.zavvi.com/blu-ray/the-dark-knight/9998820.html

Get in quick cos it's bound to sell out quick.

Nice! Already have it, but there're a few more offers. Matrix Trilogy for £18 which is a very good price.

Ciara (with a capital "C") · « **Reply #552 on:** January 17, 2010, 09:04:46 pm »

Quote from: Garstonite on January 9, 2010, 05:47:12 pm

Still waiting for American Psycho myself.

American Beauty is the one I'm impatiently waiting for.

10th anniversary this year, thought we would have seen it by now.

Paul JH · « **Reply #553 on:** January 17, 2010, 10:25:46 pm »

Almost finished Band of Brothers on Bluray, it's superb.

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #554 on:** January 17, 2010, 10:33:30 pm »

Quote from: Garstonite on January 9, 2010, 05:47:12 pm

Still waiting for American Psycho myself.

That is very strange, It;s been out in the US for a couple of years now.

Edit: Actually it is in the UK, but looks like a bare bones edition.

Garstonite · « **Reply #555 on:** January 17, 2010, 11:00:52 pm »

Where have you seen it on blu-ray in the UK mate?

skidz73 · « **Reply #556 on:** January 17, 2010, 11:03:48 pm »

Quote from: BazC on January 17, 2010, 08:44:54 pm

Nice! Already have it, but there're a few more offers. Matrix Trilogy for £18 which is a very good price.

That's cheaper at Play...

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #557 on:** January 17, 2010, 11:38:25 pm »

Quote from: Garstonite on January 17, 2010, 11:00:52 pm

Where have you seen it on blu-ray in the UK mate?

I just looked on Amazon, because I was wondering it it wasn't out yet.

Here you go. The price is a bit much.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/American-Psycho/dp/B001J2WI7G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1263771427&sr=8-1

This is the US version, which seems better, but not in the UK yet.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/American-Psycho-Blu-ray-Christian-Bale/dp/B000H5TVJY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1263771427&sr=8-2

hooded claw · « **Reply #558 on:** February 9, 2010, 01:56:43 pm »

Quote from: Garstonite on January 3, 2010, 07:23:30 pm

Well, if they are bringing out a new one, they clearly feel they made a bit of a mess of it. Wouldn't say it was a botched job- visibly better than the doovde- but still a disappointment.

I read a review earlier which seeemd to be saying that the packaging has been upgraded, but that the film itself is still the same standard.

For this 20th Anniversary Edition of 'Goodfellas', Warner Home Video re-releases the same exact 25GB Blu-ray disc from the first year of the format's launch. The only difference is that they've repackaged Martin Scorsese's seminal crime drama in a highly attractive Two-Disc DigiBook, which includes a 32-page collection of short essays, color pictures, and bios on cast and director. While the first disc contains the film and supplements, the second disc comes with a documentary and a small collection of cartoons...

Side-to-side comparisons reveal no discernible difference between this new edition and the two previous releases on Blu-ray and HD DVD. In fact, it appears to be the exact same disc. This probably wouldn't be such a bad thing if it weren't for the fact that after thousands of hours of HD viewing, this 1080p/VC-1 encode (1.85:1) simply doesn't come close to some of the best catalog titles available. Unless Warner is willing to fork out the money for a serious restoration of the original film print, I doubt this modern classic will ever look any better than this.

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/2782/goodfellas_20th.html

Which is annoying, to put it mildly, if true.

Garstonite · « **Reply #559 on:** February 9, 2010, 02:15:03 pm »

Quote from: hooded claw on February 9, 2010, 01:56:43 pm

I read a review earlier which seeemd to be saying that the packaging has been upgraded, but that the film itself is still the same standard.

For this 20th Anniversary Edition of 'Goodfellas', Warner Home Video re-releases the same exact 25GB Blu-ray disc from the first year of the format's launch. The only difference is that they've repackaged Martin Scorsese's seminal crime drama in a highly attractive Two-Disc DigiBook, which includes a 32-page collection of short essays, color pictures, and bios on cast and director. While the first disc contains the film and supplements, the second disc comes with a documentary and a small collection of cartoons...

Side-to-side comparisons reveal no discernible difference between this new edition and the two previous releases on Blu-ray and HD DVD. In fact, it appears to be the exact same disc. This probably wouldn't be such a bad thing if it weren't for the fact that after thousands of hours of HD viewing, this 1080p/VC-1 encode (1.85:1) simply doesn't come close to some of the best catalog titles available. Unless Warner is willing to fork out the money for a serious restoration of the original film print, I doubt this modern classic will ever look any better than this.

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/2782/goodfellas_20th.html

Which is annoying, to put it mildly, if true.

I'll probably still buy it though