A Few Words About A few words about...™ Pan's Labyrinth -- in HD & BD (1 Viewer)

[Paul Arnette]

I think that point has already been established. For example, in the comparison above I can see a difference, and it is 'meaningful' to me. It would appear that it isn't for others. Additionally, I would also say the differences are more striking when playing both discs during an A-B comparison. The still images only give you an idea of the difference.

 

[Robert Harris]

From what I'm seeing in comparisons, I would prefer the untainted. What we have on BD may have been prepared for SD and BD, with the attempt to serve a dual purpose.

This does not always work.

 

[Stephen_J_H]

Now that I have an HD display, I'm gonna check out the HD DVD this weekend, but in looking at the captures, I'm in agreement with RAH. No wax dummies to see here; move along.

 

[Geoff_D]

Well, I do see a noticeable difference so I'm glad I stuck with the UK version, and the plain ol' 5.1 audio sounds magnificent. It's no match for the lossless 7.1 on the US release but I don't think I've heard a better lossy soundtrack. Let that be of some consolation to those who go for the UK disc.

However you get it though, you have to see this film if you haven't already.

 

[Tim Glover]

From a few of thost screenshots comparing the UK & US Pans, the UK certainly retains more grain and yet I also noticed a slightly better contrast on the US version though. Blacks were just a tad blacker.

 

[Michel_Hafner]

Whatever you want to call it, it looks wrong und unnatural:
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u...h/bf68af36.png
But Patton is (far) worse, that is true.

 

[Felix Martinez]

We're living in the NoNoise era of HD. I hope it passes quickly.

 

[Cassy_w]

Go to DVDfile's front page. They have a huge article on this very subject. Wow!!!

 

[Dave Mack]

Instant Waggle Image

Here is a rollover page that shows the loss in detail. Look at the pores on the actress' face. And then watch them disappear in the US version.

 

[Bleddyn Williams]

That example is brutal! Those who have HD DVD capability can pick up the UK disc for under $16 from dvd.co.uk right now. I ordered one.

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Actually - reading more on this, apparently the UK BD & HD DVD are separate encodes, with the HD DVD version having DNR just like the US version.

Of course, checking my order its now "In dispatch" so I will have to return it rather than simply being able to cancel.

- sigh -