Blade + Blade Trinity - Page 6

Agreed.

Picked up Blade 2 this week and watched it last night. IMO, it's a serviceable transfer and with the extras included, well worth the sub-$10 price if that's what you can get it for. I did a direct comparison with the original 2 disc dvd and the dvd is a tiny bit lighter and unlike what the previous poster mention, there does seem to be a minor bit of black crush going on throughout the (New Line) blu-ray transfer. There is some minor DNR going on, but especially because the film is overall dark and murky to begin with, it's not too distracting. The framing looks identical between the dvd and blu-ray. The most significant upgrade is the audio which clearly has more punch and depth than the (very good) DTS or DD audio on the dvd.

One thing that bugged me - on the deleted scenes on the blu-ray, several scenes seem to exhibit serious judder.

Overall, I think Blade 1 is a much more significant upgrade to blu-ray than Blade 2.

I did have a chance to finally complete the trilogy in my HT.

IMO, Blade 1&2 both look and sound very good, at least for their era.

Blade 3 is another matter.
The AV is a disappointment.
Often soft...and often shallow.
I doubt this was a new master.

Yeah, sure....BT comes off as the least (from a critical POV) of the 3.
BUT....how about some pride WB?

Blade 1 was the only one that gets a new Transfer. Look at the comparisons on caps-a-holic.

Blade II is also a new transfer.. It's definately different than the past releases in look and framing. People just don't like it.

I dunno about Blade II. A single reframed shot means nothing. I'd say it's come from the same base transfer as the Dutch one, but not the exact same master, with a dollop of DNR and some colour correction here and there.

Neither Blade 1 nor Blade 2 is perfect....both have some moments of less than stellar video.

I just picked up the blu for Blade Trinity at Best Buy. When I got home, I noticed the front cover states "Does not include Theatrical Cut" in red letters at the bottom. Does anyone else's copy have this and/or does anyone else's disc include two different versions of the film? Just curious. I searched the web for some reviews and could not find one that addressed this. Was wondering if there are different versions of the disc in the market (one with theatrical cut and one without)? Thanks!

No. Only the one cut is included in the US release.

Thank you!!

I stupidly ordered BLADE when I saw it was $12. Popped it in and ir is mostly CROPPED! How could Alliance be allowed to release such a craptastic version?

Enough already. Release this film on Blu-Ray in the USA and do it right!

Er, they did.

Is this post from 2009?

Some US retailers are carrying the Canadian stock. Best Buy for example. I don't know why, but they are.

Greets!

I'm a bit of a newbie WRT buying BDs since I wasted too many $$$ on some of the early BD 'upgrades' that had < DVD PQ to see what all the fuss was about, same as when the industry just used VHS or maybe Lasedisc copies to rip us off with the early DVDs.

DVDs got better after awhile, so finally began upgrading to BDs during this latest Best Buy DVD trade sales, so have been assuming that the BDs by now would be high res versions of the widescreen DVDs and have the correct aspect ratio.

Haven't watched any but 'To Catch A Thief' yet, but a thread about some Universal 100th Anniversary BDs I just bought caught my eye where I found out these are more hype than BD quality and now this thread has me wondering if I just wasted more $$$ on this BD Trilogy. Ditto the Matrix one.

WRT 'cropping', I assume it refers to the BD's 2.4:1 Vs the DVD's/theatrical release's 2.35:1, which is too minor for me to care, though I do wonder why it's not the correct one, but according to IMDB, the Blade II BD's 1.85:1 is correct whereas the DVD's stated 2.35:1 for it's theatrical release is not.

Except for TCAT, I haven't seen any of these at a cinema, only on cable way back when, so no clue what versions they were or what aspect ratio since they were presented in 'FF' format and by the time I got the DVDs, didn't remember them in enough detail to know whether I watched a theatrical release of Blade Trinity or the DVD's unrated version, which is apparently what the BD is. Anyone know why these aren't the theatrical release?

Between these latest 'revelations', the early rip-offs, trying to figure out which BD version to buy and the generally excellent PQ of upscaled current DVDs that aren't heavily CGI enhanced sci-fi, I've about lost interest in doing any more BD 'upgrades'.

GM

Really? Where? I was at Best Buy a while back and saw a Canadian release.

So I ordered it from Amazon and IT was the Canadian release!

I don't see any 2.35:1 release.

I got mine from Best Buy off the shelf for $10.

Check out MGM's 'Russia House' DVD for example, it looks just like the VHS tape. I was MIA during much of the LD format's tenure due to a car accident and don't recall even seeing a demo, so no clue WRT its PQ other than what was written comparing it to the 1st generation DVDs.

GM

Amazing. That shows up at the bottom of the Amazon search results. The Alliance release is at the top and between them, numerous other titles.

Me too.

Supposedly Blade and Blade Trinity were Best Buy Exclusives that were accidentally shipped to other retailers in limited quantities by mistake.

I got all 3 Blades for $4.99 each using the Best Buy u/s program.

Huh?

Huh, huh?

As in, I have no clue what is. Please explain. If you don't mind.

1. You gather up three (preferably five) of your old and no longer necessary DVDs.

2. You waddle to Best Buy and exchange them for $5 dollar discount coupons. (Up to five per visit).

3. You nab all three Blade films on Blu-Ray for $5 less than the current sale price. (You can get two more Blu-Ray movies for $5 off if you exchange five DVDs).

u/s = upgrade & save

FAQ

BEST BUY UPGRADE AND SAVE PROGRAM (Begins 15 July 2012 through the end of business 11 August 2012)

1) Trade in ANY DVD for a $5 credit toward purchase of any $9.99 and up Bluray in stock.

-- Limit 5 per visit. Per visit is most often interpreted as 5 per day per customer, but many people have just walked out and come back in immediately or later the same say with 5 more discs.

-- No stacking of coupons. A Single $5 discount coupon is allowed per Bluray or Bluray boxset. A boxset of 3 movies will not allow 3 coupons.

2) Trade in DVDs do not have to be same title as Bluray

3) DVD must be a commercially produced discs (no burned copies)

4) No adult DVD that are specifically XXX content whether they are rated XXX or not.

Exactly. Did the same for Total Recall Mind Bending Edition. Got my ass to Mars for only $4.99.