Pre-Order Vera Cruz (1954) (Blu-ray) Available for Preorder (1 Viewer)

[Ronald Epstein]

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[Robin9]

I'm interested to hear an informed opinion about the picture quality on this disc. If it's far better than on the original Blu-ray disc, I'll upgrade.

 

[Robert Harris]

I'm interested to hear an informed opinion about the picture quality on this disc. If it's far better than on the original Blu-ray disc, I'll upgrade.

should be the same transfer. possibly different bitrate.

 

[Robert Crawford]

should be the same transfer. possibly different bitrate.

@Robert Harris I know you haven't examine the film elements, but with this being an independent production distributed by United Artists back in the day, is there any chance this movie could look pristine like "The Searchers" within a reasonable budget? I know Kino mentioned a new 2K Master which who knows what that really means?

I don't expect this upcoming Blu-ray to look pristine, but I do hope it's an improvement over the 2011 Blu-ray.

 

[haineshisway]

It's MGM/UA - unless Kino paid for them to do a new transfer, which I think they'd mention, it's going to be the same transfer.

 

[Peter Apruzzese]

The original announcement post does say "Brand New 2K Master", which is a little vague.

Kino-Lorber Insider Announcement Thread (Read Guidelines Post #3)

I’m speechless. I can’t wait until October. Thank you Kino.

www.hometheaterforum.com

 

[RICK BOND]

It should (Better) be an Improvement. I've been waiting Forever for an Upgrade on Vera Cruz and The Horse Soldiers. Hope Horse Soldiers is coming soon also.

 

[Robert Harris]

@Robert Harris I know you haven't examine the film elements, but with this being an independent production distributed by United Artists back in the day, is there any chance this movie could look pristine like "The Searchers" within a reasonable budget? I know Kino mentioned a new 2K Master which who knows what that really means?

I don't expect this upcoming Blu-ray to look pristine, but I do hope it's an improvement over the 2011 Blu-ray.

Zero chance of looking like Searchers

 

[Robert Crawford]

Zero chance of looking like Searchers

I didn't frame my question correctly, as the gist of my question is not that it could look like "The Searchers", but whether "Vera Cruz" could look pristine if money was no object?

 

[Robert Harris]

I didn't frame my question correctly, as the gist of my question is not that it could look like "The Searchers", but whether "Vera Cruz" could look pristine if money was no object?

Pristine, yes. As in dirt, detritus, scratch free.

 

[Angelo Colombus]

Website CineSavant has posted a review of the Blu-ray.

 

[Robert Harris]

Website CineSavant has posted a review of the Blu-ray.

Mr. Erickson’s words are among the best found on the inter-web.

 

[Robert Crawford]

Mr. Erickson’s words are among the best found on the inter-web.

True, if you want to read about his commentary about a film. I'm more interested in reading more detail about the disc's presentations. With that said, based on Erickson's comments about this disc, this upcoming release looks like another 3.5 video presentation to me while your grade will most likely be less than that.

 

[Robert Harris]

True, if you want to read about his commentary about a film. I'm more interested in reading more detail about the disc's presentations. With that said, based on Erickson's comments about this disc, this upcoming release looks like another 3.5 video presentation to me while your grade will most likely be less than that.

Forthcoming

 

[OliverK]

Nice improvement in textures and detail, unfortunately shadow detail has suffered substantially:

Vera Cruz • US Blu-ray vs. US Blu-ray

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Vera Cruz • US Blu-ray vs. US Blu-ray

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Still looks like an upgrade because of the other improvements but if this is not an error in the capture then this reminds me a bit of the UHD of The Good, The Bad and The Ugly where there is also an issue with shadow detail.

 

[Robert Crawford]

Nice improvement in textures and detail, unfortunately shadow detail has suffered substantially:

Vera Cruz • US Blu-ray vs. US Blu-ray

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Vera Cruz • US Blu-ray vs. US Blu-ray

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Still looks like an upgrade because of the other improvements but if this is not an error in the capture then this reminds me a bit of the UHD of The Good, The Bad and The Ugly where there is also an issue with shadow detail.

I'm watching the new Blu-ray now and it's a noticeable improvement over the prior Blu-ray release.

 

[OliverK]

I'm watching the new Blu-ray now and it's a noticeable improvement over the prior Blu-ray release.

We can always count on you to do these upgrades, glad you like it

 

[RICK BOND]

DVD Beaver has a Review with many Photos. It looks Much Better than the old MGM Bluray ! Can't wait to get mine from Amazon.

 

[David_B_K]

Or you could order it from Kino and add a few of their many SALE titles to get free shipping. That's what I did. I was going to stand pat with the old Blu-ray, but this looks like an upgrade.

 

[RICK BOND]

Or you could order it from Kino and add a few of their many SALE titles to get free shipping. That's what I did. I was going to stand pat with the old Blu-ray, but this looks like an upgrade.

It's Definitely an Upgrade. Pre-ordered mine on Amazon for $4.00 ! I had some left over Reward Points.