While returning a few products to BB this morning, I noticed they had Field of Dreams out, so I immeadiately grabbed one and just done watching it.
This release is a MAJOR improvement over my SD-DVD version. Both PQ and AQ are vastly improved. I have the Collector's Edition on SD-DVD.
As far as PQ goes this release is quite strong for a film of its age. I noticed a whole new sharpness to this movie, which I had not seen before. Also everything just seemed more in focus then on the SD-DVD version. When you see scenes of Ray standing in the in-field, the whole picture is in focus, the in-field, out-field (corn field) and the horizon. I saw absolutely no film dirt/debris at any time in this transfer, much like you would find on TFE with Blu-ray. I also saw absolutely no macroblocking at any time and this film has a lot of dark scenes. My only complaint is that there is a fair amount of film grain in the lighter/brighter scenes. I have noticed this pattern on both formats (HD-DVD/Blu-ray) for movies of this age or older.
AQ is too a vast improvement over the SD-DVD version. This movie now makes very good use of the Center Channel. As we all know, this movie has a lot of dialog and it is utilized well in the Center Channel. My favourite improvement is with the overall use of DD 5.1. When you hear the voice say, "If You Buld It, He Will Come," it projects to all 5 speakers and creates this encompassing sound, almost like you hear it from all angles, VERY NICE WORK HERE!! Also any song which is played in the movie seems to have a remastered version. There is a scene where Ray's van is running down the highway and that song comes on and it just sounds so fresh and new!!
Also, this is NOT a Combo as has been reported.
All in all, I highly recommend this upgrade if you are a fan of this film, you will not be disappointed. The PQ and AQ improvements alone are enough, but with all the extras it makes it a no brainer.
~Josh
This release is a MAJOR improvement over my SD-DVD version. Both PQ and AQ are vastly improved. I have the Collector's Edition on SD-DVD.
As far as PQ goes this release is quite strong for a film of its age. I noticed a whole new sharpness to this movie, which I had not seen before. Also everything just seemed more in focus then on the SD-DVD version. When you see scenes of Ray standing in the in-field, the whole picture is in focus, the in-field, out-field (corn field) and the horizon. I saw absolutely no film dirt/debris at any time in this transfer, much like you would find on TFE with Blu-ray. I also saw absolutely no macroblocking at any time and this film has a lot of dark scenes. My only complaint is that there is a fair amount of film grain in the lighter/brighter scenes. I have noticed this pattern on both formats (HD-DVD/Blu-ray) for movies of this age or older.
AQ is too a vast improvement over the SD-DVD version. This movie now makes very good use of the Center Channel. As we all know, this movie has a lot of dialog and it is utilized well in the Center Channel. My favourite improvement is with the overall use of DD 5.1. When you hear the voice say, "If You Buld It, He Will Come," it projects to all 5 speakers and creates this encompassing sound, almost like you hear it from all angles, VERY NICE WORK HERE!! Also any song which is played in the movie seems to have a remastered version. There is a scene where Ray's van is running down the highway and that song comes on and it just sounds so fresh and new!!
Also, this is NOT a Combo as has been reported.
All in all, I highly recommend this upgrade if you are a fan of this film, you will not be disappointed. The PQ and AQ improvements alone are enough, but with all the extras it makes it a no brainer.
~Josh
