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11-21-2002, 06:30 PM
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Ronald Epstein
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The DVD that everyone has patiently been waiting
for all these years finally arrived at my doorstep
today.
Unfortunately, my schedule for the next four days
is quite hectic. It will take me till early next
week to post the kind of in-depth review all of you
expect from me.
I didn't want to keep you guys on hold too long,
and I certainly wanted to say something about this
DVD since other review websites will be posting their
comments as early as tomorrow, I expect.
I took a look at Back To The Future, the film
that started it all. I'll give you a preview of what
I thought...
The transfer is quite good, but somehow I expected
something a little better. The picture looks a little
dated. Flesh tones are a little overly red in some
areas and more accurate in others. There is a
noticeable amount of film grain throughout --
especially in the dark scenes. It can be a bit
annoying at times. Colors are very vibrant here.
I was very disappointed that Universal, of all studios,
opted not to include a DTS track. The good news is, the
5.1 surround track is extremely aggressive here, and
sounds absolutely phenomenal. I was quite happy to
hear so much effect noise thrown to the rears and
some nice booming support from the LFE channel.
The soundtrack doesn't sound compressed, almost
sounding as good as what I would expect from a DTS
track.
There are just tons of material to go through here
and I still have two more films to watch. I don't
want to do a review that cuts any corners. If you
guys give me till Tuesday I'll put together a real
nice in-depth review with tons of screenshots,
including those from the supplements as well.
See you in the near FUTURE!
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11-21-2002, 06:51 PM
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Awesome slip-case! Nice preview Ron! 
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11-21-2002, 06:52 PM
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On the Christmas list! If I can keep myself from buying it the second it's available, that is!
And you believe, at heart, everyone's a killer...
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11-21-2002, 07:05 PM
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John Steffens
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5.1 surround track is extremely aggressive here, and phenomenal
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this is just from BTTF, so I'm assuming that BTTF 2 & BTTF 3 will sound 2x better, since there's more action and effects and more triumphant score
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11-21-2002, 07:10 PM
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Yes, thank goodness for that slip-case. Without it, BTTF is simply one of the worst examples of DVD cover art this side of MGM's typical noggin' shot, Photoshop-looking disasters.
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11-21-2002, 07:15 PM
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Deepak
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Must wait...must wait...must wait....ahh. I WANT IT BAD!!!
l8rz,
Deepak Jr.
Never Die!
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11-21-2002, 07:26 PM
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I already own the Dutch R2 version which totally rocks imo, there were no commentaries for BTTF 2 & 3 however. Will they be on the R1 ?
This is great as I will also be buying the R1 version
Toastmasters International
Communication is Everything
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11-21-2002, 07:36 PM
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The R1 has additional commentaries and other extras which is why there is no DTS track
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11-21-2002, 08:04 PM
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AWESOME RON!!!! I can't wait for the in-depth review!!!! If it is done by Tuesday, I bet that you will have the first review of the Region 1 BTTF DVD. I like the slipcover alot. This is the one DVD I have wanted an in-depth review on all year, I am sure that you won't let me down. Thanks! 
Also I forgot something, Ron. Is it possible that you could get a good picture of the back of the case?
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11-21-2002, 08:05 PM
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Ron, you bum! I am *SOOOOOOOO* jealous!!!
DAVE/Memphis, TN 
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