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#1876 brake

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Posted 29 November 2011 - 04:11 PM

Red State - US Release - Region A Locked - DTS HD MA 5.1

Movie
Something completely different from writer/director Kevin Smith. This time pushing aside the lure of making another comedy, here's to hoping that Cop Out made him take a step back and compose himself. With Red State he chose to go down a different path: Thriller.... No wait, Horror. Not, wait, Drama.... Ummm... A bit of an action film actually and almost a police procedural at times. So which is it? It's a bit of all of those at times and while that is the basis of why a lot of people don't like it, I almost liked it more for those reasons.

While watching this I got a sense that Mr Smith sat down at his typewriter (I know he wouldn't have used one, but it sounds better that saying Computer) and said, "Shut up, Genres!" (yeah, I watched "SUPER" last night) while writing this film and just did what he wanted. I like that. Who says a film has to be defined by a Genre or story type? If I ever get to make a feature movie I would much prefer that the answer to the question "So what genre is it?" be a resounding "I'm not sure" then a definite clear cut answer, if it were me asking the question, not knowing what genre it is would make it even more interesting. I know this isn't the best way to go about making money at the box office and targeting your market audience but let's face it, Smith didn't make this film to be a summer box office blockbuster, he made it outside of the studio system so he could do what he wanted and have greater creative control, and I respect that.

There are a few small things about the plot that annoyed me, like
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So, the few small annoyances aside, I took it for what it was, switched my mind off from over analysing and enjoyed this film quite a bit and would definitely watch it again. Kevin Smith fans might be disappointed though because they would be expecting a comedy with extremely witty dialogue. 4/5

PQ
Red State is filmed digitally - Red One camera and Canon 7D for some shots - and it shows, not in a bad or good way either, I'm a fan of all formats, I couldn't care less if a movie is shot on an iphone, I'm simply stating that it's very digital. I did notice quite a few instances where jello effect/rolling shutter were extremely prevalent - obviously on whip pans - and it surprises me that the director of photography didn't address these issues.

That said, the actual PQ is very good, especially towards the end in the outdoor shots. 4.25 - 4.5/5

P.S. I'd be very interested if someone could point me in the direction of an article or something that shows which scenes were filmed on the Canon 7D DSLR, I suspected a few of the scenes, like
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AQ
AQ is very very good here also. Lots of rear channel usage, decent enough LFE when it is used and dialogue is balanced nicely. There is lot's of nice, loud demo material
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which was a nice and very very welcomed surprise. 4.5/5

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Posted 02 December 2011 - 03:48 PM

View Postyorac, on Oct 30 2011, 12:30 PM, said:

Transformers - Dark of the Moon 2.40:1 - Dolby True-HD 7.1

Region A - region free

PQ: 4.9/5 - Pretty much visual eye candy everywhere on this and probably up there with one of the best live action PQ transfers of the year......

AQ: 4.95/5 - Probably only behind Tron Legacy as for audio and the move back to True HD has not hurt the audio at all, brilliant audio all round.......

The Movie: Another movie that has bought a high quality ensemble cast along, I guess the big question is whether it is better than the rubbish that was Revenge of the Fallen, well for me the answer is yes, it doesn't quite hark back to the freshness of the first one but it gets close at times, about the only actor that's wasted is Tyrese Gibson and personally think the new girl did okay.

Plenty of action, few twists along the way but the pace is good, only thing I will say is I think the speech thing at the end has had it's day so for mine the conclusion could have been somewhat better, few have complained about the length of it and have to say I didn't notice it...........

keeper....


I watched this last night and it has some killer bass in it.  The room was a shaking that is for sure.

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Posted 05 December 2011 - 01:40 PM

United 93 - AUS Release - DTS HD MA 5.1


Movie
Based on the events that ocurred on United flight 93 which was one of the 4 planes hijacked on September 11, 2001. United 93 was
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To be honest I was not expecting this movie to be as good as it was, but let me put it out there: I found this movie to be VERY intense and suspensful even though we all know what happens and how it ends. Me being extremely afraid of flying may or may not  have contributed to that but my Wife thought the same. If I felt like this while watching it, I can just image how Americans would feel watching it, not to mention family and friends of the victims.

Interesting to see a movie that has no main character and no real character development hold your interest so much. It's quite realistic and it actually plays more like a documentary than a movie, which I think is what the director was going for. A lot of the characters in the movie are the actual played by the real life people working in the traffic control centres that day which adds to the realism. 4.5/5

PQ
PQ is pretty good here too, quite a nice surprise. 4.25/5

AQ
AQ is very very good, lots of nice surround, some LFE and it really adds to the whole experience of being on that plane. 4.5/5

Some nice supplements, the bulk being 2 documentaries: 1 about the families of the victims of united 93 and their involvment and reactions to the movie, and another about staff working with traffic controlers the day of the tragedy.

Overall A very good disc for a very good movie. The disc looks to be identical to the US disc.

Recommended.

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Posted 05 December 2011 - 02:10 PM

Man On Wire - UK Release - DTS HD MA 5.1

Movie
A documentary about high wire walker Phillippe Petit's daring and illegal walk between the World Trade Centre's Twin Towers in 1974.

Conicidentally the 2nd film I watched involving the Twin Towers in as many days, although it tells the story decades before september 11. This is a good documentary that shows the length that one man went to realise a dream he had since boyhood.

IMO, there was only two things missing from this:

1) Some actual video footage of his walk between the towers. There is lots of other footage of his other walks and practice sessions, but none of the big, important walk. Maybe they couldn't get a camera up there, but they didn't explain the lack of footage. All they have is some dodgey photos

2) It would have been interesting to hear Phillippe's comments on the tragedy of 9/11, they made it quite clear that he was 'connected' to the towers and he felt as if he 'owned' them etc... Its seems like it would have been almost necessary to include a little bit about the attack on them from his perspective.

Other than that a solid doco. 4/5

PQ
The new footage is great, there are some nice black and white grainy sequences that recreate the past that look nice. There is also quite a bit of old, what looks like 16mm film that looks quite nice too (it could be 8mm? Which would make more sense). so yeah overall I would say 3.75/5 (new footage is very good, old footage is OK)

AQ
Very dialgogue heavy but it does a good job of it. 4/5

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Posted 06 December 2011 - 08:06 PM

Them (Ils) - UK Release - DTS HD MA 5.1 French

Movie
Supposedly based on the true story of the murder of an Austrian couple who were terrorized one night while on vacation in Romania in their holiday house. This horror/thriller is very loosely based on those events I would imagine. The movie is a french production so it uses french actors instead of Austrian.

To be honest the only reason I bought this movie was because it was shot digitally on the cheap using consumer/prosumer grade cameras and it looked like it had decent special features, so I wasn't expecting much from the actual film itself, but, I was surprised. Not a fantastic movie by any stretch of the imagination but really quite competent and well made for what it is. It seems that the directors took Coco Channel's advice: (paraphrasing here) "Before you go outside, stop and take off one piece of jewellery" meaning they kept it simple rather than try to go all out, which I respect especially from first time directors trying to make a name for themselves. Steven Spielberg seemed to do this with his debut feature, Duel also.

FWIW, I normally HATE slasher/horror/thriller type movies like this so I would imagine fans of these types of movies would enjoy this even more than I did, I would liken this film to La Casa Muda (The Silent House)

Overall I enjoyed it. 3.75/5

PQ
Shot digitally in standard definition, this film was never going to look great compared to other Blu-ray releases, I knew this going into it and was expecting something visually similar to 28 days later, which is what I got. This film looks more like Dancer in the Dark - for those who have seen that film, if not 28 days later is close enough. Not that it matters to me, a film could be shot on an iPhone for all I care as long as the story is there first and the sound is there second! So, compared to other Blu-ray's, it's the pits. But, top notch for director's intentions and remaining true to the original source material. I actually loved the way it looked and not for one instant did I wish it had better PQ.

You'd score this one the same as you would other movies shot like this, for example 28 Days Later: 4.5/5 for intended look or much much lower compared to other, better blu-rays.

AQ
AQ is really quite good, which is even more evidence - if you need any - that the picture looks exactly how it is supposed to and was not treated badly, they did a great job with the audio which implies they also did with the video. Dialogue is nicely balanced and rear surround is used well, not much LFE really but enough to get by. Ambient noises and sounds, which the film relies on quite a bit throughout for scares, are quite nice. overall a very good soundtrack. 4 - 4.25/5

Some decent special features as well, a 25 minute standard making of and some promo material (pretty cool) and a surprisingly interested interview/piece on the music/score and sound work.

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Posted 07 December 2011 - 09:48 AM

View Postyorac, on Oct 30 2011, 01:33 PM, said:

Thor 2.35:1 - DTS-HD MA 7.1

Region A - region free

PQ: 4.5/5 - I thought this stood up fairly well but the scenes on Asgard were'nt as good as I thought they could have been, whether that is the look they were trying to get with some of the scenes it didn't quite work for me whereas the scenes on Earth were very good

AQ: 4.8/5 - There is definitely some good stuff in the mix here and whether it's action or dialogue on display it's a damned good mix.......

The Movie: Thor's been a bad boy so he's sent to Earth to learn some of life's lessons and that is pretty much the crux of the film's plot other than the evil brother plotting Thjor's demise back on Asgard, I had to be talked into buying this but have to say I found it to be quite good and an easy wathc with some good humour and drama mixed in, great cast and Helmsworth is very good in the lead, easily well worth a rent...........

keeper..... B)

I finally had the chance to watch this on the weekend and I gotta say in my opinion it is the best AQ mix I have heard on any BD.  Clear dialogue, intelligent use of surrounds and LFE to die for, everything I wanted was there.  On the basis that nothing gets a 5, IMHO a 4.9 would be well justified.


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Posted 10 December 2011 - 05:19 PM

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Super 8
Dolby True HD 7.1
2.40:1

Story 4.5/5
Steven Spielburg directs this movie about 6 friends making a movie using a super 8 camera.
Events happen early on which turn their world upside down. The young actors gel together well and the story works well and shows that Spielburg polish.
reminded me of an earlier spielburg classic with a much darker more serious slant.(trying not to give to much away). Not recommended for young children.

Video 4.5/5
Excellent transfer, fine detail, inky blacks, rich colours and film grain throughout.....just like being in the cinema. Some deliberate use of "flaring" throughout maybe the only downside.

Audio 5/5
Superb,demo material. 17 minutes in hold on to your hat; rivals "Master and Commander" for clout, detail and soundstage. Quality of audio never falters a must listen.

Highly recommended; I rented but will be adding to my collection.
Watched this last night, really enjoyed it and almost harks back to the type of films that Spielberg was involved in way back when, Abrams does a good job with it as well.........

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Posted 11 December 2011 - 05:36 PM

Transformers Dark of the Moon

UK version region free.

Movie 4/5
Enjoyed this, held my interest throughout. I bought this after reading the AVS review by Ralph Potts; (he scored 100/100). I must admit I watched the original Transformers movie and did not like it. Dark of the Moon is an action movie 1st and foremost and no complaints there. Conspiracy theorists may well take to this movie as well. :P

Video 5/5
I cannot fault it. Brilliant visual effects; the CGI integration is seamless.... can I use that eye candy description again....... :mellow:

Audio 5/5 Dolby Digital True HD 7.1
Listened to in 5.1
Reference. Your neighbours will hate you. Lacks for nought, totally immersive, detailed and brutal.

Potts was right.

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Posted 11 December 2011 - 06:06 PM

TT3D Closer to the Edge

UK version Region B locked.

Movie 4/5

A Sports documentary from the 2010 Isle of Man TT motorcycle road race series. Follows a couple of key riders particularly Guy Martin, Ian Hutchinson, John McGuinness and others.

The first Isle of Man race averaged 38 mph a lap; the current lap record is over 136 mph racing on a street circuit between houses, fences, open roads lined with stone fences.

What these riders do is mind blowing and unbelieveable; extreme risk and some pay the ultimate price. If you are fan of motorsport a must see.

Video 4.8/5
2D version viewed
Excellent picture quality,filmed with HD cameras. Fine detail, brilliant colour and superb slo mo shots.

Audio 4/5
Mainly a talkie but where needed the surrounds are used when the bikes are racing. Not much lfe but nor would i expect it.

A keeper.

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Posted 11 December 2011 - 08:15 PM

Incendies - UK Release - 5.1 DTS Master Audio

Movie - 4.5/5 - This movie is to me one of these rare finds, I only just stumbled upon it, its quite critically acclaimed and oscar nominated. A french canadian film I believe. and set in both french canada and middle east. The story itself is so well done, unfolds as the main characters discover more about them selves and their mothers past. there is a massive hook in the film towards the end. and my god they get you. but even that is done just so well. Sorry am not one to give away much about a movie and in this case most definitely wouldnt want to give anything away !

PQ - 5/5 - captures the moments so well from the bleak of french canadian mid winter and the bleakness of the story line to the blinding sun brightness of the middle east   :) with my new pj I couldnt but help capture a screen shot of what is the most profound moment of the film. and the camera just captures it so well !
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AQ - 4.5/5 - I cant fault it, this isnt a block buster style movie, but the sound track serves its purpose here.

Overall -  4.5/5 -  I find movies like these just so refreshing. I dont mind the blockbusters which enjoy as well. but these kind of movies I find a welcome change ! I picked this up from amazon uk, no idea if available locally. For me this is the kind of the movie you maybe see one or two off in a year that really gets you !

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Posted 13 December 2011 - 03:37 PM

MAGNOLIA - US Release - Dolby True HD 5:1 - 2.40:1

At times confusing, anxious and overly busy, Magnolia was for me, a 3 hour ride to an unimaginable place.
Highly engrossing, with a great soundtrack.
The PQ was awesome for 30%, excellent  for another another 40% and variable the other 30% of the time.
Very nice AQ with so many varieties of music and a typically quirky main score by Jon Brion. Great use of surrounds during rainy, music filled and other random/surprise scenes.

FILM: 4/5
PQ: 4/5
AQ: 4/5

I've had this sitting in the shelves for a year or so. A steal at only $10 from amazon.com ATM.

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Posted 19 December 2011 - 05:36 PM

RED DOG - Aus release - DTS HDMA 5:1 - 2.35:1

So nice to see a good Aussie film on the big screen.
Not a genre changer, but a great "good vibe" film sporting a nice technical presentation. Josh Lucas is an interesting actor, and it's a nice move for him to take on a little Aussie film like this. Also, must be the last cameo for Bill Hunter!
The PQ was extremely good with the warm colours of the Western Australian mining scenery really looking great and oozing with red/orange and golden hues.
The AQ was also good. So nice to hear Daddy Cool and Broderick Smith on the soundtrack.
There was some very unusual LFE in a couple of sequences that did not sound so good and were overblown and too noticeable.

FILM: 4/5
PQ: 4/5
AQ: 3.5/5

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Posted 21 December 2011 - 04:00 PM

FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS - US Release - Region Free - DTSHDMA 5:1 - 2.40:1

I am a big fan of the rom-com genre so this was "up my alley!"
Like it, or not, the chemistry between Timberlake and Kunis was very good and there was a "peppy" vibe that kept the film well alive for it's entirety.
The PQ was (for me), extremely good. So many shots were crystal clear with wonderful New York and LA settings. I read the review at Hi Def Digest and cannot understand the 3/5 rating :unsure:The AQ was nothing special. Some great songs on the soundtrack like Steppenwolf's Magic Carpet Ride, but the use of surrounds was minimal. Very much a talk fest!

FILM: 4/5
PQ: 4.2/5
AQ: 3.5/5

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Posted 23 December 2011 - 09:34 PM

Carlos UK Release (Region B Locked)

Movie Itself: This is quite an interesting movie - but it is not to everyone's taste. It tells the life story of a terrorist/freedom fighter code named Carlos and shows his work with the PLA, Syrians, Libyans and Iraqi's over 2 to 3 decades. There is two options for this movie - one shortened theatrical release and one 2 part mini series.
The theatrical release is much more English friendly as the mini series was made for French TV. This is not bad thing - but is something that should be noted. My preference is the extended edition as it goes into a lot more detail along with more of the back story.

Score: 4/5

PQ: This one is a mixed bag. Overall its very good quality but I find that the mini series is not as highly polished compared to the theatrical release. This includes scenes found in both movies. Some may see my score as harsh, but I'm getting more pickier and some of the reduced score may be from directors intention.

Mini Series: 3.5/5
Theatrical Version: 4/5

AQ: It seems to do everything that is required of it. Unfortunately, I no longer have a good sound setup so take this score as a grain of salt. Damn apartment living!!

Score: 4/5

Overall Comment: This is an interesting movie to watch, and is based on a true story and has been extensively researched. It's a general recommend for people that are more into art house movies and are not squirmish...

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Posted 24 December 2011 - 12:45 PM

View PostFedders, on Dec 23 2011, 09:34 PM, said:

Carlos UK Release (Region B Locked)

Movie Itself: This is quite an interesting movie - but it is not to everyone's taste. It tells the life story of a terrorist/freedom fighter code named Carlos and shows his work with the PLA, Syrians, Libyans and Iraqi's over 2 to 3 decades. There is two options for this movie - one shortened theatrical release and one 2 part mini series.
The theatrical release is much more English friendly as the mini series was made for French TV. This is not bad thing - but is something that should be noted. My preference is the extended edition as it goes into a lot more detail along with more of the back story.

Score: 4/5

PQ: This one is a mixed bag. Overall its very good quality but I find that the mini series is not as highly polished compared to the theatrical release. This includes scenes found in both movies. Some may see my score as harsh, but I'm getting more pickier and some of the reduced score may be from directors intention.

Mini Series: 3.5/5
Theatrical Version: 4/5

Thanks Fedders, I've got the Criterion of this and was wondering which version to watch.

Just a question for clarification though:

You said that the Theatrical release is shortened, but then you said you prefer the extended edition (mini series) but then you gave the Theatrical a 4/5 and the mini series a 3.5.

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Posted 24 December 2011 - 09:36 PM

Thanks for the question. I preferred the story from the extended edition, but preferred the picture from the theatrical release. I hope this answers your question....

View Postbrake, on Dec 24 2011, 12:45 PM, said:

Thanks Fedders, I've got the Criterion of this and was wondering which version to watch.

Just a question for clarification though:

You said that the Theatrical release is shortened, but then you said you prefer the extended edition (mini series) but then you gave the Theatrical a 4/5 and the mini series a 3.5.


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Posted 31 December 2011 - 03:56 PM

THE HOLE 3D - UK release - Region B Locked - DTS HDMA 5:1 - 2.35:1

An interesting little film (seemingly low budget) with distinct flavours of early Peter Jackson and Steven Spielberg.
The film itself was engrossing, at times  quite scary, but also with a light sense of humor and young characters who "rang true".
Our 2nd full feature film on the new 3D PJ and totally incomparable (tech wise) to Cars 2.
There was excellent colour and depth for 75% of the run time, but the other 25% was noticeably dim.
The audio was very good, though we could not make use of the uncompressed track as when we watch region B locked material, the optical connection is all that's left (the 2nd HDMI runs to our Bravia TV and the amp is not 3D compatable). It was bold, immersive and punchy when needed.
The "salvador dali" style end sequence was exceptional and the family really enjoyed the experience.

FILM: 3.5/5
PQ:3.5/5
AQ: 4/5

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Posted 31 December 2011 - 05:42 PM

The Firm 1.85:1 - Dolby True HD 5.1

Region ? - region free Purchased in Oz no region marking on cover or disc.........

PQ: 4/5 - Gee this is a nice looking transfer for an older film and again shows what can be done when it's done right, it's never stunning but it really looks very good with only one small night scene with a touch of noise, lovely colours throughout and a highly pleasing transfer..........


AQ: 4.2/5 - Good audio here and as it's largely a talking movie you get a crisp and clean audio track throughout with a lovely jazz soundtrack constantly in the background, my rating here is not based on any wham, bam, thank you ma'am assessment but more the ability to hear what is intended.....

The Movie: Have to say this movie for mine is one of the better John Grisholm transfers to film, if you haven't seen it then without giving too much away the story surrounds a bright young wannabee lawyer who everyone is after, The Firm he signs for has an interesting background and once in you aren't coming out breathing due to their connections, some wonderful sub plots along the way and a great twist at the end.

For mine one of Cruise's better movies (around the Few Good Men era) and Hackman superb here, a keeper and also of note I had been trying to get this from the States for sometime before finding it inadvertantly at JB, ending up costing me about $14 locally as against $30 from Amazon third parties as I believe it's still a Best Buy exclusive..............

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Posted 01 January 2012 - 11:50 PM

Oranges and Sunshine - Local Release - 5.1 DTS Master Audio

Movie - 4/5 - This one was a blind buy, just being a fan of Australian movies bought it on the off chance. Was a real surprise to me. This is an Erin Brockovich style story. Going across a couple of countries UK and Australia. Tells a story from the not too distant past I had no idea about. Yes this one based on a true story. Emily Watson in the lead role does such a good job. Surprised I have not really caught her in any other movies.

PQ - 4/5 - Captures well the australian scenery and the time (ie 1980s) Good lighting, good photography, good transfer. Cant fault it in rendition.

AQ - 3/5 - just does the job needed, nothing spectacular as youd expect in this kind of movie which is predominately of the talking kind.

Overall -  4/5 -  another good alternative to the blockbusters that I also like watching. Great to see a movie like this now and then. Fantastic there are "thinking" movies such as this coming out the local industry :)

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Posted 05 January 2012 - 02:45 PM

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Incendies - UK Release - 5.1 DTS Master Audio

Wishlisted after reading your review and ended up picking it up from Amazon UK for £6.66 - it arrived today, so looking forward to watching ASAP.
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Posted 06 January 2012 - 04:52 PM

TOY STORY - 3D - UK release - Region Free - DTS HDMA 5:1 - 1.85:1

Wow!
No need to review the film as we all now how good it is.
The technical presentation here is awesome.
The PQ is like nothing I've witnessed in a home HT before. Clarity, detail, perceivable depth and colour - all absolutely outstanding.
No need even to use full lamp power on the PJ, as the contrast and colour was so good, nothing was lost or wanting. There were so many reference 3D scenes, that I would be thread hogging to mention them!
The AQ equally as good with abundant discreet channel sounds working perfectly to provide an immersive sonic environment.

FILM: 4.5/5
PQ: 4.5/5
AQ: 4.5/5

Felt the film magic all over again here - and despite scepticism from the 3D agnostics (I was one myself), the added dimension that the 3D format brings to this film, cannot be denied. Fantastic  :D

Edited by 709er, 06 January 2012 - 05:06 PM.


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Posted 06 January 2012 - 05:06 PM

TOY STORY 2 - 3D - UK release - Region free - DTS HDMA 5:1 - 1.85:1

As per the above post for TS1, technically TS2 3D is the same.
Wonderfully displayed with fantastic depth, colour and sound.
The opening sequence (which IMO has always been fantastic), reached new heights - sporting amazing black levels of outer space, the vastness of the planet surface and the dark depths of the abyss at Zurg's fortress.
Wonderfully aggressive soundtrack. Attitude when needed, and soft sentimentality (Jesse's story) to contrast.

FILM: 4.5/5
PQ: 4.5/5
AQ: 4.5/5

With the amazon.co.uk shipping for free, I landed all the TS 3D discs for around $22 each. Worth every cent IMHO as they come with the standard 2D BD aswell.

I am officially converted!

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Posted 07 January 2012 - 12:34 PM

View Post709er, on 19 December 2011 - 05:36 PM, said:

RED DOG - Aus release - DTS HDMA 5:1 - 2.35:1

So nice to see a good Aussie film on the big screen.
Not a genre changer, but a great "good vibe" film sporting a nice technical presentation. Josh Lucas is an interesting actor, and it's a nice move for him to take on a little Aussie film like this. Also, must be the last cameo for Bill Hunter!
The PQ was extremely good with the warm colours of the Western Australian mining scenery really looking great and oozing with red/orange and golden hues.
The AQ was also good. So nice to hear Daddy Cool and Broderick Smith on the soundtrack.
There was some very unusual LFE in a couple of sequences that did not sound so good and were overblown and too noticeable.

FILM: 4/5
PQ: 4/5
AQ: 3.5/5

Shocker of a movie

Would rather masturbate with a cheese grater than sit through that crap again

Memories of 1970;s Sth Australian Film Corporation disasters come running back

They would have done better to just re-release Alvin Purple in BD

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Posted 07 January 2012 - 12:36 PM

View Postyorac, on 15 April 2011 - 07:38 PM, said:

The Incredibles - 2.38:1 - DTS-HD MA

Region ABC

PQ: 5/5 - It's Pixar so you know it will be good right, well it's is stunning!!!, if you have seen this on SD and expect a lot you will not be disappointed, brilliant transfer............

AQ: 5/5 - Again no let down here in the audio department, it comes across all channels with an outstanding mix, be prepared for your sub to get a workout as there is some serious LFE on this.....

The Movie: I will assume most here know the story so I won't go with it again, I have deliberately not watched this on SD for some time in anticipation of it's Blu ray release, if you're a fan the upgrade is worth every cent if you haven't seen it before it's well and truly one you should put on your rental list........



Final comment: A new PQ and SQ reference disc....... style_emoticons/default/smile.gif

Want to lend it to me? :)

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Posted 08 January 2012 - 09:36 AM

View Postmrdenn1s, on 07 January 2012 - 12:36 PM, said:

Want to lend it to me? :)
yes PM your details mate..............