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post #151 of 521
11/26/08 at 11:21am
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Originally Posted by bgillyjcu View Post

Ralph I have been reading your reviews for a long time and I love them. I think now is the time that you have to be tougher on soundtracks since they are all getting so darn good in HD.

I see that your LFE ratings are sort of high for movies that I feel should be at least 1 notch lower. For instance last night I watched the Lion, Witch and Wardrobe and to be honest the LFE for that movie was at best a 3 out of 5. Really only 2-3 scenes stood out to me and I, like you, have a PB-13 and mine is in a 1800cu ft theater. Movies like Cloverfield and WOTW should be our 5 star benchmarks. I doubt for instance Kung Fu Panda and the upcoming Prince Caspian can reach the levels of those movies.

The new HULK in my eyes wouldn't even get a 5 start LFE...I'd say a 4 because it was very good, but not JAW DROPPING besides just a couple scenes.

Just my 2 cents

Not even the IH? I run a nice sub as well and IH is easily 4.5 or 5 for LFE IMO. The campus scene and ending battle are downright scary in the LFE department!
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post #152 of 521
11/29/08 at 4:49am
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Originally Posted by BWG707 View Post

I can't believe that nobody has mentioned "Dark City". Incredible audio and a very good overall movie.

I second the motion for "Dark City". I watched it last night on my Kuro 111FD and the night scenes were simply incredible!

The audio rocks also.
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post #153 of 521
11/30/08 at 9:28am
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Originally Posted by Toe View Post

I vote for Transformers which will blow more than just your socks off! Strap your house down!

Thanks Toe,
I'll look into Transformers this week; sounds like the right movie choice for the impact I'm seeking.
BTW, I actually thought the right BR movie choice would be the Planet Earth set, and I almost bought it online. However, another minute of "Planet Earth" searching on AVS shocked me with the fact that it's a 1080i product, not 1080p, and reportedly there's even some footage in SD! Up til now I presumed that Blu-ray automatically meant 1080p, but looks like I'll have to first read the fine print on every BR disc...live and learn, I guess.
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post #154 of 521
11/30/08 at 9:59am
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Originally Posted by Sgooter View Post

Thanks Toe,
I'll look into Transformers this week; sounds like the right movie choice for the impact I'm seeking.
BTW, I actually thought the right BR movie choice would be the Planet Earth set, and I almost bought it online. However, another minute of "Planet Earth" searching on AVS shocked me with the fact that it's a 1080i product, not 1080p, and reportedly there's even some footage in SD! Up til now I presumed that Blu-ray automatically meant 1080p, but looks like I'll have to first read the fine print on every BR disc...live and learn, I guess.

Actually, if you can find the original release (the BCC British version narrated by David Attenborough vs the Discovery Channel US version) Which sold here about six months before the American version was released, it's 1080p and picture quality is stunning.
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post #155 of 521
12/1/08 at 6:40am
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Originally Posted by adidino View Post

Actually, if you can find the original release (the BCC British version narrated by David Attenborough vs the Discovery Channel US version) Which sold here about six months before the American version was released, it's 1080p and picture quality is stunning.

That's great news -- I'll order the 1080p version today!
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post #156 of 521
12/1/08 at 10:54am
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Originally Posted by adidino View Post

Actually, if you can find the original release (the BCC British version narrated by David Attenborough vs the Discovery Channel US version) Which sold here about six months before the American version was released, it's 1080p and picture quality is stunning.

Adidino,
Inspired by your post, I went to a local store today to buy the BBC/Attenborough version of Planet Earth in Blu-Ray (4-disc set), but the fine print on the box said it's in 1080i, not 1080p. So, no go.
Do you actually own this Planet Earth blu-ray set in 1080p?
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post #157 of 521
12/4/08 at 9:16am
several reviews on the internet indicate that the BBC box of planet earth indicates 1080i while the material actually is 1080p. this appears to be an error on the box.
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post #158 of 521
12/4/08 at 10:45am
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Originally Posted by canyonblue737 View Post

several reviews on the internet indicate that the BBC box of planet earth indicates 1080i while the material actually is 1080p. this appears to be an error on the box.

I've seen the same reviews, but the confusion/contradictions still exist. Even Amazon lists the BBC version as 1080p.
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post #159 of 521
12/5/08 at 6:43am
Yesterday I found the BBC/Attenborough Planet Earth Blu-Ray 4-disc set in 1080p at Wal-Mart and at a very good price.
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post #160 of 521
12/8/08 at 6:58am
So I finally commit and purchase a Blue Ray player (Sony 350 if you have to know). I have my entire setup running thru my Yamaha AVR (RX-V3800). In you the gurus of BD reviews opinion what would be the first purchase to view.
I can decode thru the player or the Reciever so that's not an issue.
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post #161 of 521
12/8/08 at 7:12am
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Originally Posted by apellon View Post

So I finally commit and purchase a Blue Ray player (Sony 350 if you have to know). I have my entire setup running thru my Yamaha AVR (RX-V3800). In you the gurus of BD reviews opinion what would be the first purchase to view.
I can decode thru the player or the Reciever so that's not an issue.

The 1st BD I watched (rental) was the new Indiana Jones/Crystal Skull movie. The PQ was impressive and the HD audio was simply amazing.
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post #162 of 521
12/8/08 at 1:28pm
Any interesting BD-Live content?

I'm getting a Sony BDP-S350 for Christmas, and I'm interested in what's possible on the BD-Live platform....
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post #163 of 521
12/9/08 at 5:28am
I don't know if recommending this movie really qualifies, as the picture is only slightly above average at best for a BluRay. But The Fountain is just such a GIANT leap in PQ over the standard DVD that i feel it's worth mentioning. Also it's just an amazing movie (once you wrap your head around it) with a gorgeous soundtrack.
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post #164 of 521
12/9/08 at 10:27am
so would this thread be considered the Blu Ray reference disc list?
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post #165 of 521
12/9/08 at 10:34am
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Originally Posted by pahhhoul View Post

so would this thread be considered the Blu Ray reference disc list?


Greetings,

Actually I started it to offer a list of Blu-ray Disc's that I either own or have reviewed (or both) which I consider to be worth adding to your collection. Member's have been adding their suggestions but nothing will be added to the list unless I have seen it.


Cheers,
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post #166 of 521
12/9/08 at 2:41pm
so does your list (the 1st post) get updated with new movie recommendations or would one have to browse through this thread to find the top rated BR discs in terms of video & audio quality.
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post #167 of 521
12/9/08 at 3:02pm
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Originally Posted by pahhhoul View Post

so does your list (the 1st post) get updated with new movie recommendations or would one have to browse through this thread to find the top rated BR discs in terms of video & audio quality.

Greetings,

The original post gets updated...


Cheers,
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post #168 of 521
12/9/08 at 4:33pm
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Originally Posted by apellon View Post

So I finally commit and purchase a Blue Ray player (Sony 350 if you have to know). I have my entire setup running thru my Yamaha AVR (RX-V3800). In you the gurus of BD reviews opinion what would be the first purchase to view.
I can decode thru the player or the Reciever so that's not an issue.

Dr. No - simply incredible restoration of a classic James Bond film (first one actually); and the ladies look marvelous.

My first HD blu ray movie was Chronicles of Narnia: LWW because it is one of my top favorite movies. Prince Caspian is also a good one to start with. Great movies for the whole family.

I'm looking forward to the releases of Toy Stories, Beauty & the Beast, Ghostbusters, Sound of Music, Lawrence of Arabia, Indiana Jones I-III, Star Wars V-VI, and Star Trek films (original crew), just to name a few. Yea, I'll be waiting a long time...
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post #169 of 521
12/10/08 at 2:46pm
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Originally Posted by Sgooter View Post

The 1st BD I watched (rental) was the new Indiana Jones/Crystal Skull movie. The PQ was impressive and the HD audio was simply amazing.

Same here, mostly due to the timing of it's release with the purchase of my BD player. I would recommend it for high-ref material. My first viewings also included the beginning chapters of Phantom of the Opera for color ref (stage sets, costumes and make-up), and various "sampler" BDs.
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post #170 of 521
12/12/08 at 9:59am
Well.....the winner was
"Batman The Dark Knight..." I have to say I was impressed. Now it's rental time and I plan on using the list from the first post. BD Live will have a prefrence just to soothe my tech needs...Thaks fellas..
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post #171 of 521
12/12/08 at 7:08pm
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Originally Posted by apellon View Post

Well.....the winner was
"Batman The Dark Knight..." I have to say I was impressed. Now it's rental time and I plan on using the list from the first post. BD Live will have a prefrence just to soothe my tech needs...Thaks fellas..

Agree!
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post #172 of 521
12/13/08 at 2:07pm
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Cheers,
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post #173 of 521
12/26/08 at 8:50pm
Is Death Race out on blu ray yet?

Victor
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post #174 of 521
12/27/08 at 2:07am
Ralph, have you seen Home Alone yet? I watched it on Blu-ray and was not impressed at all. Much of the film had softness to it and had annoying unnecessary lighting with halos. No need for a full review. I just simply wanted to get your opinion on it.
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post #175 of 521
12/27/08 at 3:54am
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Originally Posted by DJ Matt View Post

Ralph, have you seen Home Alone yet? I watched it on Blu-ray and was not impressed at all. Much of the film had softness to it and had annoying unnecessary lighting with halos. No need for a full review. I just simply wanted to get your opinion on it.

Greetings,

Matt, I have seen it and we are in agreement..

Regards,
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post #176 of 521
12/27/08 at 3:23pm
Several independent reviewers in Home Theater and other magazines rate "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor" Blue-Ray as a refrence quality video disk. Wondering what Ralph and others have to say about this video BD?
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post #177 of 521
12/27/08 at 11:12pm
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Originally Posted by Mister View Post

Several independent reviewers in Home Theater and other magazines rate "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor" Blue-Ray as a refrence quality video disk. Wondering what Ralph and others have to say about this video BD?

Yeah, the new Mummy movie looks extremely good on Blu-ray. I would give it about a 9.5/10 for picture quality. Some of the action scenes were really good. If you rent or buy the movie pay close attention to the scene where they are up in the mountains during the action scene. It is truly a great action scene for Blu-ray.
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post #178 of 521
12/28/08 at 7:34pm
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Originally Posted by Adz523 View Post

Ralph,
In terms of video and audio quality, you have to demo/review Elton John's 6oth Birthday Bash at MSG. Its the best concert video I have ever seen. The "live" quality of it is stunning.


Man, I'll second that one! Phenomenal audio/video quality, worth looking at even if you're not an Elton fan. Usually low-priced as well if you look around a bit online.

Official title is Elton 60
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post #179 of 521
12/29/08 at 10:17am
Thanks DJMatt, will check it out.
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post #180 of 521
12/31/08 at 3:16pm
Anybody reviewed Band of Brothers yet??
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