Batman: R1 vs. R1 SE

captainjoe · Post by **captainjoe** » 27 Mar 2007, 05:32

Top: R1 1998 release
Bottom: R1 2005 Special edition release

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Ray_Rogers · Post by **Ray_Rogers** » 27 Mar 2007, 06:41

Two-Disc Special Editions triumphs over the 1998 version. And that especially goes for the extras.

gasteropod · Post by **gasteropod** » 27 Mar 2007, 10:09

The 2005 one looks a bit soft, though.

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 27 Mar 2007, 16:39

Agreed, the original has a sharper appearence.

captainjoe · Post by **captainjoe** » 27 Mar 2007, 17:57

I've seen that kind of look on a lot of other WB SE I think it's either because of the EE on the original release or they are using noise reduction. Nevertheless the PQ is much better.

Barbarian King · Post by **Barbarian King** » 27 Mar 2007, 18:18

An excellent release all around. One of the best treatments of a single film out there. The extras are candid and highly entertaining. And even a 45 minute documentary on the history of Batman! Can't be beat!

The Batman Returns SE is a huge improvement in framing and overall picture quality too, although the extras aren't quite as hefty they're still excellent.