Have you found a HD Disc Review? Post it here!

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 02 Apr 2008, 12:47

We tend to post HD Reviews in the "General Releases Thread!", they tend to then get lost. I thought we could post HD Reviews we find in their own thread.

I'll kick this thread off:

* Run Lola Run UK BD Review:

http://www.dvdactive.com/reviews/dvd/run-lola-run.html

* Unbreakable USA Region Free BD Review:

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1312/unbreakable.html

* Juno USA Region A BD Review:

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1397/juno.html

EvaUnit02 · Post by **EvaUnit02** » 02 Apr 2008, 13:36

Just use DVD-basen.dk TBH.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 02 Apr 2008, 13:57

Alien vs. Predator: Requiem - USA Extended Cut BD Review:

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1369/al ... quiem.html

Lourdes · Post by **Lourdes** » 02 Apr 2008, 17:16

No longer a mod but still pretending.

Shingster · Post by **Shingster** » 02 Apr 2008, 17:19

But it's a waste of everyone's time when there is already a website dedicated to it!

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 03 Apr 2008, 13:29

Another Unbreakable Review:

http://www.dvdactive.com/reviews/dvd/unbreakable2.html

tom2681 · Post by **tom2681** » 04 Apr 2008, 14:19

I don't mind having this thread around, TBH.
DVD-Basen isn't "required reading". It's not a bible.
Just because they post review links over there doesn't mean we can't post them over here.

And if you don't like this thread, then ignore it.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 04 Apr 2008, 15:29

Yep. We post review links anyway, what's the difference?

There is always a delay in them appearing on DVD Basen and that resource doesn't mean we cannot also post them here.

saltysam · Post by **saltysam** » 05 Apr 2008, 19:57

another Unbreakable review here-a very disappointing effort apparently (i haven't watched mine yet) the reviewer indicates it's not worth the upgrade but he should mention in his review that there is a $10 rebate coupon if you own the original dvd,making upgrading in the usa at least pretty cheap

http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/read.php?ID=32844

Lourdes · Post by **Lourdes** » 05 Apr 2008, 22:29

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 06 Apr 2008, 14:12

Thanks Lourdes. It's good to see you've worked out the point of this thread. I already posted Juno btw.

saltysam wrote:another Unbreakable review here-a very disappointing effort apparently (i haven't watched mine yet)

That's a shame. I have read it looks better to the existing DVD though.

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 06 Apr 2008, 15:04

Might be best to post links here that aren't available at Basen then? That way the thread serves its own purpose.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 06 Apr 2008, 15:12

Agreed and what I was intending the thread to be for.

It takes time for them to appear on DVD Basen and I'd like to read a review as soon as it's been posted online. It's easy to miss them too, so if members post reviews they find them it will be useful for all of us.

I've just checked and none of the reviews Salty or I have posted so far are on DVD Basen. I suspect Lourdes reviews aren't either.

Why are some members being so awkward about this thread? If you don't want to post in it or use it, don't. Don't spoilt it for the rest of us.

captainjoe · Post by **captainjoe** » 06 Apr 2008, 23:51

bradavon wrote:
saltysam wrote:another Unbreakable review here-a very disappointing effort apparently (i haven't watched mine yet)
That's a shame. I have read it looks better to the existing DVD though.

A posted a comparison with caps from AVS. Looks like a decent upgrade to me.

https://www.bulletsnbabesdvd.com/forums/ ... php?t=4536

saltysam · Post by **saltysam** » 08 Apr 2008, 14:13

Another AVP 2 Review

http://dvd.themanroom.com/dvd-review.php?id=597

Commando

http://dvd.themanroom.com/dvd-review.php?id=598

I Am Legend

http://dvd.themanroom.com/dvd-review.php?id=594

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 08 Apr 2008, 14:58

Thanks Salty.

I wish Fox would treat their back catalogue with more respect, particularly when it can be more popular than their new films.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 15 Apr 2008, 19:06

Underworld: Extended Cut - German:

http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/1429/und ... ec_gr.html

Only DTS-HD HR (apparently sounding inferior) and No Extras!

Underworld: Theatrical Cut - Dutch:

http://hddvd.highdefdigest.com/1430/underworld_nl.html

Only the Theatrical Cut but DTS-HD MA (apparently sounding equally as good as the BDs PCM) and most of the extras!

Despite the HD-DVDs looking (very) minutely more detail to the USA BD. I still say the BD is the way to go: Extended Cut, Lossless Audio plus all the extras.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 18 Apr 2008, 21:41

Children of Men BD - Scandinavian:

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1434/ch ... en_nr.html

Barebones
Only (640Kbps) DD5.1

I'd wait for the eventual Universal re-release now.

saltysam · Post by **saltysam** » 18 Apr 2008, 21:51

i just picked up Children of Men HD-DVD for £4.99 from hmv.i've not seen it.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 18 Apr 2008, 22:27

It's okay but nothing special, it had it's moments though. Cuarón's "Y tu mamá también" is significantly better. My review:

http://www.alexmccaffrey.com/Reviews/Ch ... %20Men.htm

I gave it 5 out of 10 in 2006. I may give it 6 today, but no more. For once Tom got it right about a film

saltysam · Post by **saltysam** » 20 Apr 2008, 19:06

The Orphanage

http://avplay.avforums.com/index.php?sh ... eview=9278

saltysam · Post by **saltysam** » 25 Apr 2008, 19:46

National Treasure 2

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1355/na ... crets.html

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 28 Apr 2008, 13:34

Thanks Salty.

Passage to India:

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1357/pa ... india.html

It's a pity the TrueHD is 5.1 only and no 2.0 has been offered too. It sounds like Sony have messed up the remix

The original single disc DVD has the 2.0 Stereo but probably hasn't been Remastered and has limited extras.

saltysam · Post by **saltysam** » 15 May 2008, 18:53

Review of UK Predator blu-ray

http://www.hdwars.co.uk/review.aspx?type=film&id=21

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 19 May 2008, 20:10

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World BD:

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/605/mas ... ander.html

Sigh, another distinctly average Fox catalogue title. It's so sad when Fox the DVD company is great but they're easily one of the worst HD companies out there. I'll still pick it up, to see for myself though.