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A few words about...™ Predator 2 -- in Blu-ray

post #1 of 11
6/17/09 at 5:59am
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As occasional problems still arise from various studios of major Blu-ray releases that are far from perfect, it's nice to see second tier titles receiving a quality treatment.

Predator 2 from Fox is a beautiful Blu-ray release. Rich colors, strong blacks, and proper true transparency that works perfectly.

For those who desire to own 2 along with the original, this is a rock solid Blu-ray.

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post #2 of 11
6/17/09 at 7:00am

Re: A few words about...™ Predator 2 -- in Blu-ray

Just watched it and it sure is heads above the SD. The grandkids have a new SD in their collection!
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post #3 of 11
6/17/09 at 1:45pm

Re: A few words about...™ Predator 2 -- in Blu-ray

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Originally Posted by John Sparks
Just watched it and it sure is heads above the SD. The grandkids have a new SD in their collection!

I hope that the grandkids are a little older than 10
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post #4 of 11
6/17/09 at 4:27pm

Re: A few words about...™ Predator 2 -- in Blu-ray

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Originally Posted by OliverK
I hope that the grandkids are a little older than 10

Two months ago, they sat down with me and watched "The Creature from the Black Lagoon" marathon...all three movies!

The ages are 8 to 11. If i don't expose them to the classics, they'll be lost. Their generation, to me, is what will comtinue the love for the old b/w classics!!!

I have them for a week, starting this Friday, and they'll be watching all the old sci-fi classics! Last year, they watched the original "Invaders from Mars." After I told them how it was told from their point of view...they were in awe!!!

So many classics, so little time!
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post #5 of 11
6/17/09 at 4:40pm

Re: A few words about...™ Predator 2 -- in Blu-ray

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Originally Posted by John Sparks
Two months ago, they sat down with me and watched "The Creature from the Black Lagoon" marathon...all three movies!

The ages are 8 to 11. If i don't expose them to the classics, they'll be lost. Their generation, to me, is what will comtinue the love for the old b/w classics!!!

I have them for a week, starting this Friday, and they'll be watching all the old sci-fi classics! Last year, they watched the original "Invaders from Mars." After I told them how it was told from their point of view...they were in awe!!!

So many classics, so little time!

A Creature from the Black Lagoon is really a very special treat - introducing them to something they don't see every day

But I would hardly call Predator 2 comparable or a classic, so I am still wondering if that is an appropriate movie for the grandkids at their age ?
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post #6 of 11
6/17/09 at 4:47pm

Re: A few words about...™ Predator 2 -- in Blu-ray

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Originally Posted by OliverK
A Creature from the Black Lagoon is really a very special treat - introducing them to something they don't see every day

But I would hardly call Predator 2 comparable or a classic, so I am still wondering if that is an appropriate movie for the grandkids at their age ?

Believe me, kids this day have been exposed to so much...it boggles the mind.
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post #7 of 11
6/17/09 at 9:24pm

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Originally Posted by John Sparks
Believe me, kids this day have been exposed to so much...it boggles the mind.
I understand what you are saying, but I still don't think P2 is a movie for 10 year-olds. But you know them and I don't. I do approve of your introducing them to the old b&w sci-fi classics.

If they grow up loving old b&w movies, they will be the richer for it.
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post #8 of 11
6/18/09 at 6:05am

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Originally Posted by Johnny Angell
I understand what you are saying, but I still don't think P2 is a movie for 10 year-olds. But you know them and I don't. I do approve of your introducing them to the old b&w sci-fi classics.

If they grow up loving old b&w movies, they will be the richer for it.

I'm sitting at the keyboard thinking what's this guy talking about, not for 10 year olds. D'oh! How could I have forgotten "THOSE" scenes!

Thanks for the reminder.
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post #9 of 11
6/18/09 at 11:49am

Re: A few words about...™ Predator 2 -- in Blu-ray

Is the US disk by any means different from the UK? The UK is DNRed and quite underwhelming.
High Definition / Standard Definition Battle
A disc I regret to have bought.
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post #10 of 11
6/18/09 at 2:02pm

Re: A few words about...™ Predator 2 -- in Blu-ray

i saw robocop in the theater at 11.5. talk about a not appropriate movie
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post #11 of 11
6/18/09 at 2:31pm

Re: A few words about...™ Predator 2 -- in Blu-ray

Actually, in terms of graphic content, Robocop is about on par with Predator 2:
Graphic violence? Check.
Coarse Language? Check.
Gratuitous nudity? Check, although P2's nudity is in the context of a sex scene, therefore raising the bar.

In terms of quality though, Robocop wins hands down. A brilliant satire, compared to P2's status as merely enjoyable trash.
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