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Aathavan , Unnaipol Oruvan , Eenadu Blu-ray Disc Review [source : zulm.net]

I just watched both 'Aathavan' and 'Unnnai Pol Oruvan'. I had in fact ordered the 'Unai Pol Oruvan' Blu-ray and was concerned when I saw the 'Eenadu' Blu-ray in my mailbox. Thankfully, the Blu-ray has both the Tamil and Telugu versions on the same disc (Kamal Hassan with Mohan Lal and Kamal Hassan with Venkatesh respectively). The default soundtrack for both versions was DTS-HD MA 5.1 on my Blu-ray. There is a Tamil LPCM 5.1 soundtrack also. The Blu-ray cover is "Unnai Pol Oruvan" on one side and "Eenadu" on the reverse.

So, depending on what language you wanna watch primarily, you can switch your cover accordingly. After that confusion was cleared up, I actually got around to watching the movie. Had very high expectations for the movie as it was shot using the Red One camera and the transfer onto a Blu-ray should mirror the digital source flawlessly, in theory. In practice though, I feel that some of the visual detail has been lost (maybe as a compromise in trying to fit 2 movies into one Blu-ray or maybe that is the level of detail on the source itself?). It just didn't have that 'Wow' factor for me.

I could be mistaken here, but that's just my impression. Don't get me wrong though - it is still a fine presentation, just wondering if it could've been better. The DTS-HD MA 5.1 soundtrack does its job as expected.

"Aathavan" is another staple release from Ayngaran, holding up well in both the Audio and Video departments. The video is really up there with other previous definitive ayngaran releases and can certainly give the other Blu-rays a run for their money (barring 'Sivaji' of course, which still remains numero uno). I thought that the amount of discernable detail visible on this Blu-ray was much better than that on 'Unnai Pol Oruvan'.

The soundtrack doesn't disappoint either, scoring very highly with both the DTS-HD MA 5.1 and LPCM 5.1 versions onboard (again, I thought that my subwoofers got more of a workout with this Blu-ray than with 'Unnai Pol Oruvan', but then that could also reflect the different natures of the 2 soundtracks in question). Guys, do pitch in with your comments and impressions on the same..

P/S: A review by a fan from India

Received my order from Amazon UK today.
Uncle postman delivered to my office.
Wow, package from Amazon UK is really fast, despatched on 26 March and received today, 5 days only !!
Amazon US takes few weeks to arrive.


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just received

Watched Transporter 3 this morning before Arsenal v Barcelona ,the film was good! A lot of action!

Though this movie is not as good as first 2 Transporter movie but has acceptable transfer.


PQ: Amazing video! Max High Def

AQ: The Audio is awesome! DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1, is a great audio track for the movie that is loud..

Agreed! TP3 rocks.... so did the first two. Jason was believable as a martial artist. Overall, a great action low-budget film... I particularly like Robert Knepper, he's on my top 5 actor who plays villain!!

Judging by the size, it resembles more towards a letter opener than a sword

A concealed miniature weapon?

Funny how New Line still want to push people to buy this unpreferred version of LOTR with gimmicks....

You've already made the point there
Unpreferred version mah, less demand
so have to include something to push the sales lor

btw, looking at the poor review
don't know want to cancel my order or not

This post has been edited by robinlim: Apr 1 2010, 11:28 AM

Received safe and sound restock item 4 bd's.

Pyaar Impossible, Rocket Singh..Salesman Of the year & Ghajini x 2.

DHL not so bad after all just took 3 days complete to deliver.

5 days only from Amazon UK? What type of shipping option, standard one?

Amazon Uk quite fast shipped their package with standard delivery.....

just took 5 - 7 days.....

For me if the release is a total 'bare-bones' but with exceptionally good technical features (ie PQ & AQ), I'd probably consider if the price is right... but this release came with dissapointing transfer, so a total no-no for me... unless I got it for free I'm surprised that a movie with this stature and huge fan-based; can release such below-par quality. Even if it's meant for a movie-only release, QC la sikit....

Haha..

Stil tryin to push for sales huh.. drop to USD20 n maybe there ll be sum la.. if not I ll wait for de EE

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Added on April 1, 2010, 4:19 pmYup..

All 3 Trnsprtr flicks are great no brainer actioners.. another no brainer popcorn fare is Hitman, Max Payne n Punisher 2 - lousy rvw but fantastic action..

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This post has been edited by dirtrun: Apr 1 2010, 04:19 PM

Yes, Standard shipping and they ship by Royal Mail.

just finish watch sherlock holmes...

surprise surprise...no white sticker on top of the BD..cut cost???

storyline ok ok...not very excited...almost fall asleep..

PQ and AQ great.. no complain on the PQ. AQ got good bass.. boom boom pow especially on the shipyard.
surround also good.a lot sound transition from back surround to front.. can test test how good is ur system.
ambient sound also not bad...

You guys are real lucky. Not sure what's wrong with my shipment. I ordered on the 24th of March and they estimate I'll be receiving it on the 12th or 13th of April. *sigh.. that's like 3 weeks. Checked the mail today. Still no news after 7 days *boo

You know... I think BD is totally destroying my cinema experience... Recently I find cinema movie's image quality really horrible... watch till my eye kinda hurt because it doesn't look sharp at all... there's this blur-like image that's constant and the colors seem a bit washed out...

Your ordered on 24th March but when did the order shipped out ?
You will receive email from Amazon once your order is shipped. Normally they'll estimate longer lead time for delays.

you still go cinema?
save the money and buy more BD