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Re: HTF Blu Ray Review: U-571
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...to the ham-fisted direction of Jonathan Mostow...
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Oh, you mean Jonathan "I ruined Terminator" Mostow?
Well, upcoming "The Surrogates" sounds interesting. He´ll have one last chance.
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Now where the Hell is the Blu-ray of the ultimate WWII U-boat film, Das Boot?!
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Very good question. "Das Boot" is the ultimate U-boat masterpiece. I doubt, that we´ll see a better U-boat movie ever again (even the "mini-series" of that works).
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Re: HTF Blu Ray Review: U-571
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Now where the Hell is the Blu-ray of the ultimate WWII U-boat film, Das Boot?!
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I've asked that question to myself several times. I'd replace my DVD copy of DAS BOOT immediatley if SONY got off their ass and released it on Blu-ray. U-571, on the other hand, is a purchase only if the price is right.
I consider U-571 to be the ARMAGEDDON of WWII flicks and that is not meant to be a compliment. U-571 only finds a spot on my shelf because it is ear candy AND because I have a soft spot for WWII flicks.
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Re: HTF Blu Ray Review: U-571
Didn't we have this argument once before or was it 2-3 times?
Anyhow, I bought this again on Blu-ray because I like the film for what it is and was able to purchase this from Amazon for 13.98 due to it being part of an action pack of BRD along with Miami Vice and End of Days. Not bad for $41.95.
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Re: HTF Blu Ray Review: U-571
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Anyhow, I bought this again on Blu-ray because I like the film for what it is and was able to purchase this from Amazon for 13.98 due to it being part of an action pack of BRD along with Miami Vice and End of Days. Not bad for $41.95.
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Ah, it´s this:
Amazon.com: Action Starter Pack (Miami Vice / End of Days / U-571) [Blu-ray]: Colin Farrell, Jamie Foxx, Li Gong, Naomie Harris, Ciarán Hinds, Justin Theroux, Barry Shabaka Henley, Luis Tosar, John Ortiz, Elizabeth Rodriguez (III), Domenick Lombardoz
Interesting.. While both "U-571" and "End of Days" (Arnie "crying", gotta love that!
) are rather cheesy, I might get them for this price. Thanks for the tip.
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Yeah I'm the same way.
I often find the real life event to be more interesting than the movie and then wonder why they didn't make the movie be closer to the real event.
As for U-571, I enjoyed it even with its historical inaccuracies and all. I do wonder though what Americans who don't care about it being changed would think if a movie based on Americans doing something got changed to say, russians. I bet these people would have issues with it. |
Most Americans my age grew up on biographies, westerns and war films which were about as inaccurate as you can get in regard to historical accuracy. Hollywood's poor record on such matters goes back to their silent film days. Their excuse, films were made mainly then and still are today to entertain people and hopefully make a profit for the studios. Luckily for us, Hollywood has improved slightly in the accuracy department, but they still have a long way to go in this matter.
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Yeah we covered that in Mr. Harris' U-571 thread. AVS is not worth the electrons its printed on as far as a community any more and everyone there is a self appointed expert.
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Interesting comparison over at AVS, showing that for some reason Universal seem to have applied extra DNR to the Blu.
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Ugh, I really hope this isn't true.
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..and everyone there is a self appointed expert.
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Here here. They´re really into those screencaps there..
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Re: HTF Blu Ray Review: U-571
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What wrong with my direct digital screengrabs?
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This wasn't directed to you. It´s just, that perhaps people should actually watch these movies vs staring those endless screencaps from the net.
I respect your efforts, don´t get me wrong. Screencaps can be helpful and all that. The "climate" in the different forums (at the moment) just isn´t something that I personally like. Many people draw out only the negative points.
I guess that´s why I mainly post to HTF. No time for BS.
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Exactly, and I'm not defensive about my reviews or my qualifications such as they are Xylon. We simply have different priorities when it comes to films, transfers and Blu in particular. Also, as Jari points out, I'd rather be a part of something that takes a holistic, even a positive view of these releases rather than being bogged down in the dregs of negativity that AVS and other forums have sunk to. Note my comments in the other U-571 thread.
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Bottom line, does this thing THUMP or what?! Has anyone tried it out? I've yet to throw mine in, but mave have to soon since I should probably do so while people are awake rather than waking them with this bombast!
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...but AVS is still the best site on the Web when it comes to hardware and display discussions.
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Yes, plenty of good info those sections, I agree. And yes, less "debate", especially after the "war".
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Re: HTF Blu Ray Review: U-571
Anyway...
While it does appear to be missing some of the grain I seem to recall from previous versions, this BR is still excellent in many ways. It still retains that very film-like presentation and in looking at a few scenes, I thought the black levels looked rock solid. While I feel that ALL the grain should be intact, this is no where near being one of the biggest offenders.
On the audio side, this BR rocks the house, literally and figuratively. I have over 1,000 watts of outboard amplification and 2 subs and there were times during the depth charge scene where I thought they were gonna fold up and pack it in, that scene is just that taxing. To go from the quiet of the sub to the slam of an exploding depth charge(s), you system had better be up to par to really deliver the audio goods.
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I would say they agree with me. Not worth replying. I mean look at my The Professional PIX thread you almost hear crickets 
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