Blade Runner DC SE comming 09 06!
09-03-06, 08:54 PM
#176
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Originally Posted by darmok
geez, why don't you use some friggin' punctuation? doesn't matter if english is your first or third language.
Seriously though, give the guy a break.
09-03-06, 09:52 PM
#178
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Originally Posted by digitalfreaknyc
Not really.
Still doesn't explain why this should, without a doubt, have a 5.1 track.
IMHO, it shouldn't. Most remixed tracks suck.
Still doesn't explain why this should, without a doubt, have a 5.1 track.
IMHO, it shouldn't. Most remixed tracks suck.
09-05-06, 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by MovieBuff482
The theatrical cut is the only one that should be released. DVDs should replicate what was shown in theaters.
09-05-06, 09:50 PM
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I picked this up today and am kind of nervous about it.
The cover looks like the old one (not cardboard, but same artwork).
The only apparent difference is a lame sticker that says "Newly Remastered for stunning image quality".
Although in the trademark ramblings it *does* say "© 2006 Warner Bros Entertainment Inc".
Anyone else watch the movie and can you tell the differenece?
Edit: I'm watching it now. But I have no basis to determine if it is 'remastered' since I don't own the original 1997 DVD.
More deets/details from the box: the ISBN# is 1-4198-4105-x w/ the proof of purchases being 83779A/B.
The cover looks like the old one (not cardboard, but same artwork).
The only apparent difference is a lame sticker that says "Newly Remastered for stunning image quality".
Although in the trademark ramblings it *does* say "© 2006 Warner Bros Entertainment Inc".
Anyone else watch the movie and can you tell the differenece?
Edit: I'm watching it now. But I have no basis to determine if it is 'remastered' since I don't own the original 1997 DVD.
More deets/details from the box: the ISBN# is 1-4198-4105-x w/ the proof of purchases being 83779A/B.
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09-05-06, 10:12 PM
#190
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I had to do a double-take when I spotted it. Like you mentioned, it looks like the old one except for the sticker on the front and the trademark on the back.... plus it's in a keepcase.
09-05-06, 10:20 PM
#191
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Originally Posted by SC0TLANDF0REVER
Edit: I'm watching it now. But I have no basis to determine if it is 'remastered' since I don't own the original 1997 DVD...
Anyways, I just skipped through it, and it looks good - really good - it's not just the old transfer done anamorphic, it's cleaned up and looks spotless. It's got some haze, but I think that's intentional. It's not the best looking dvd for this day and age, but for a 25 year old movie, it looks fantastic, and light years better than the old dvd.
09-05-06, 10:31 PM
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I'm pretty sure the old transfer was also anamorphic, but I also belive it was a recombobulated 4x3 LD transfer, which may have caused some of the image quality problems.
And all this talk is making it hard for me to wait for the big boxset next year
And all this talk is making it hard for me to wait for the big boxset next year
09-05-06, 11:09 PM
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The old one was indeed anamorphic... just bad.
Check this out...
http://www.top40addict.com/BLADERUNN...?1157513654218
Check this out...
http://www.top40addict.com/BLADERUNN...?1157513654218
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09-05-06, 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by slop101
If you've been reading this thread, you'd at least know that unlike the old dvd, it's anamorphic, and therefore a new, remastered transfer.
Anyways, I just skipped through it, and it looks good - really good - it's not just the old transfer done anamorphic, it's cleaned up and looks spotless. It's got some haze, but I think that's intentional. It's not the best looking dvd for this day and age, but for a 25 year old movie, it looks fantastic, and light years better than the old dvd.
Anyways, I just skipped through it, and it looks good - really good - it's not just the old transfer done anamorphic, it's cleaned up and looks spotless. It's got some haze, but I think that's intentional. It's not the best looking dvd for this day and age, but for a 25 year old movie, it looks fantastic, and light years better than the old dvd.
I agree w/ the haze - I guess Ridley is known for the 'atmospheric' view in his movies. I loved the look he gave Black Hawk Down for instance - just like it would be if you were there.
If you say it looks light yrs better than the old one, I'll take your word for it.
Cheers!
09-05-06, 11:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Davy Mack
The old one was indeed anamorphic... just bad.
Check this out...
http://www.top40addict.com/BLADERUNN...?1157513654218
Check this out...
http://www.top40addict.com/BLADERUNN...?1157513654218
09-06-06, 01:03 AM
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Originally Posted by slop101
Anyways, I just skipped through it, and it looks good - really good - it's not just the old transfer done anamorphic, it's cleaned up and looks spotless. It's got some haze, but I think that's intentional. It's not the best looking dvd for this day and age, but for a 25 year old movie, it looks fantastic, and light years better than the old dvd.
09-06-06, 01:09 AM
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Blade Runner - The Directors Cut
Region Certificate Running Time Screen Ratios Video Format Sides Layers
1 R 117 Minutes 2.35:1 / 4:3 Anamorphic NTSC 2 1
Soundtracks
English Dolby Digital 2.0
"The Disc
The good news is that the disc is presented in it's full 2.35:1 anamorphic glory. .."
http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/content.php?contentid=3799
Region Certificate Running Time Screen Ratios Video Format Sides Layers
1 R 117 Minutes 2.35:1 / 4:3 Anamorphic NTSC 2 1
Soundtracks
English Dolby Digital 2.0
"The Disc
The good news is that the disc is presented in it's full 2.35:1 anamorphic glory. .."
http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/content.php?contentid=3799
Last edited by Davy Mack; 09-06-06 at 01:14 AM.
09-06-06, 06:02 AM
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Don't pass up on this new DVD. If it's only selling for 17 bucks, that's going to be like spending $1.50 a month till the big 4-disc DVD comes out (within 12 months), which may not even come out - knowing the history of Ridley Scott films on DVD. Better to take the chance and buy it!
