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post Mar 4 2011, 04:27 PM

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QUOTE(Andrewtst @ Mar 4 2011, 03:49 PM)
I am watching the HD version.  tongue.gif
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Gud for u..

For me.. no biggie.. as yet so many unwatched bds n so little free time..




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post Mar 5 2011, 10:08 AM

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QUOTE(yonggoh @ Mar 5 2011, 07:37 AM)
yeap... baraka is definitely demo tier material... not so  much a movie or documentary even... more like... a collection of moments... very trippy...
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Totally agree on tat..

If u label it as a docu, then it falls xtremely short as its non narrative , u r .. like where is tis/wat is tat n tat bugs me..
But it does have very good pq.. n for tat its worth a look..

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post Mar 5 2011, 10:55 AM

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Since we are on d topic of gud pq..

Can check tis out :

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The Fall

I actually prefer this for portrayin d wonders of ur tua-kong display..

N its got a decent story too..
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post Mar 5 2011, 05:40 PM

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QUOTE(fadthil @ Mar 5 2011, 04:12 PM)
oh really, tell me 'bout it... it's pretty Hi-Definition alright; that my slow PC can't even move....  whistling.gif
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Haha..

Words can only do so much.. better, u try it out on ur display..



Its kinda lo profile type of mv..

Starts wif a kid n her imagination where she is bein hospitalised..
N u know how imaginative a kid can be.. kinda like Pans Labyrinth but wifout d monsters..

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post Mar 6 2011, 04:27 PM

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QUOTE(Andrewtst @ Mar 5 2011, 11:19 PM)
Special Edition is remastered and in BD50 with more extra as describe below:

http://www.avforums.com/forums/blu-ray-mov...al-edition.html

But it seems having error transfer pointing out where over expose issue previously but on recent package it seems correct.

If you get the recent one, I think no problem and it is far better than old transfer once those error corrected.

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It seems already corrected the issue, now I want the Special Edition!  drool.gif Who want my normal edition...  icon_question.gif .hmmm.. ....  mad.gif
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Hehe..

I m always on d lookout for a bargain..
Pity I m not tat keen on docus..

Stil hv Life bd ..sumwhere blush.gif
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post Mar 6 2011, 04:43 PM

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QUOTE(Andrewtst @ Mar 6 2011, 04:31 PM)
I love documentary as some is perfectly nice shoot and beyond on what you ever seen. smile.gif

Still have Life BD somewhere? wow! Haha! in the locker room? tongue.gif
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I guess..

Its d lack of time for de usually expansive story telling tat d episodes entail..
Dont really dislike it per se.

To me if its jus to kill time .. prefer an easy listening music bd or sumtin like tat..

I bot de life cos it was cheap.. tinking maybe I ll find d free time to view it..

Unfortunately.. I m still looking..
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post Mar 6 2011, 05:38 PM

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QUOTE(Dual_shock3 @ Mar 6 2011, 05:13 PM)
i just pre-oder a tron legacy 3D movie from amazon.But how can there was no error since my money in my visa debit card is only left about RM8.The question is can i use Maybank Visa debit card.second how would i know when they will debit my account.
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Dont knw abt debit card..

But if it Crdt cart then they will only bill u once they are abt to shp..

So meantime, u wait
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post Mar 10 2011, 04:15 PM

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QUOTE(sKyWiR3pT3lTd @ Mar 10 2011, 03:40 PM)
As expected for the price Scott Pilgrim offered, the slip definitely would be stripped off. I believe Inception, The Expendables, A-Team or likely Kick Ass , etc still comes with Sleeve cover..
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Hi,

At first .. I too assumed tat cost is d factor to slipcvrs but if u were to read elsewhere.. apparently slpcvrs are initial release promotional cvrs n is a limited run ting..

2nd print ttl releases will not have slpcvrs anymore..
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post Mar 11 2011, 01:12 PM

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QUOTE(johnbluraylover @ Mar 10 2011, 11:22 PM)
I already got 6 titles, I tried my luck because all not yet available eleswhere, around RM48/disc included freight,
MIMIC - directed by GUILLERMO DEL TORO, good scifi horror, released by NEW LINE same year with DARK CITY, both suffer in box office, PIC is B-, no remastered & very dark movie, SOUND is better in DTS-HD 5.1 
FROM DUSK TILL DAWN - directed by Robert Rodriguez, with George Clooney & Q. Tarantino - the pic is very good quality, A-, sound very good too, US Vivendi might release this title soon, so hold your horses
LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL - u can find the review in Blu-ray.com, very good quality both in pic & sound, & very good italy movie
CHOCALATE - 1080I, but very good PIC quality
CONSTANT GARDENER - Pic B+, however no subtitle, very dificult to watch as it is heavy dialoge driven movie
THE CELL - I read from the forum u all love "THE FALL", i think u guys should already knew THE CELL, both directed by TARSEM SINGH. a very beautiful psycho thriller with J.Lo, again u can find the review at Blu-ray.com, pic & sound both B/B+, again no subtitle & zero extra feature.

I watch the above BD with my Optoma HD86 projector, so the effect is dif watching at HD LCD/LED/Plasma.

Just made another order for 6 more titles, all in STEELBOOK & DIGIBOOK packing, will comment when arrive.
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Hey..

I hv Constant Gardener n Chocolate[I tink its Le Chocolat.. in reality.. o ya, u are talkin abt d Johnny Depp/Juliette Binoche flick, rite?] both frm Canada too.. all thru royal canadian post.. I tried orderin Life is Beautiful but it was held back n I eventually nvr received it..

Both CG n Chocolat is brilliant.. thou' it might not be every ones cup of tea..

N might I be so bold to recommend this too :

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ENGLISH PATIENT

Also a Ralph Fiennes/ Juliette Binoche flick - its 1080i too but brilliant vdo.. luvly story too..


Added on March 11, 2011, 1:17 pm
QUOTE(sKyWiR3pT3lTd @ Mar 11 2011, 01:03 PM)
All this re-releases sickening!  shocking.gif
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Not to me..

I couldnt care SQUAT how many versions they release.. I am only intrsted in d mv itself..

D only ttl I want to double dip is LOTR..
Hv d uk Theatrical Ed [cheap mah n flesh is weak - head keep sayin wait for de EE, but...]

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post Mar 11 2011, 04:33 PM

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If u really like Life is Beautiful..

U might like tis too :

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CINEMA PARADISO

But alas.. I hv tis for abt a mth now but hvnt found d time to watch it..

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PS.. N English Patient wif sub ttls.. can't quite remember.. lemme go chek it ltr.. brilliant vdo n story thou'

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QUOTE(johnbluraylover @ Mar 11 2011, 07:03 PM)
Hi Dirtrun,
Thanks for the recomendation, u got good taste. Cinema Paradiso is the standard version, i would like to wait for the 3 hours extended cut. I really love the movie score, got the sound track & been enjoying for 10 yrs.
Please comment more after u watch it.

Have u seen Europe made WWII movie - DOWNFALL, KATYN, NORTH FACE, MAN OF WAR? all europe made WWII movie are very realistic.

I also recommnding German Scifi "THE CARGO" & "THE LIVES OF OTHERS", Spanish Thriller "HIERRO", "THE ORPHANAGE".
Just revisited 'THE MIST' while waiting for my "WALKING DEAD" arrive. Very good movie & BD.
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Hi..

Thanks for d compliment.. others would say ' why waste money on such a ttl - boring one , no action at all..' yawn.gif

Unfortunately, I am not much into war movies.. I do hv SPR n Band of Bros but hvnt found d time to watch it yet..

Problem wif watchin a foreign language flick is tat u need one eye on d subttls.. not tat tat is bad or anytin but u hv to be in d rite state of mind for it..
sumtimes u jus wanna movie like Jason Stathams 'transporter' series - u know 'leave ur brain at d door' type biggrin.gif kekeke..
But I hv varied moods, so my taste is reasonably wide..

Spanish flicks I like .. Pans Labyrinth shld be d top, I guess..

Mist was such a promising movie.. but I dislike de ending.. so much so, tat I decided I wouldnt upgrd my d9.. hmmnn.. reminds me of Will Smiths 'Legend' too...

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post Mar 13 2011, 03:29 PM

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Got these,

USED.. From a fellow forummer..


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post Mar 26 2011, 01:39 PM

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SOUTH PACIFIC

Lovers of old movies should rejoice in tis bd version of a timeless musical.. I tried it out and so far its de best vdo presentation of a vintage era flick I have seen, it surpasses even Sound of Music and An American in Paris , both very good in its own right.. Fox literally outdid themselves in refurbishin tis ttl .. I hv officially put these on top of my old 'remakes' which was last held by Blade Runner..

South Pacific is literally fantastic.. visually, with its scenery of those sunkissed isles and its people.. colors are rich and is so vibrant, it looked 'fake' in sum scenes - fake cos nobody [including sum visitin family members] could beleive a 50's film could look tis great..Story is set in 40s durin de jap's control of this side of the world and how de US navy twarted de Japs domination.. of cos tats only de side story as there is plenty of romance thrown in.. all told in sing song version [ tats whys its called a musical]

Check tis out for its vdo..
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QUOTE(johnsontys @ Mar 27 2011, 01:34 PM)
Guys,

Today both my wife and mom ask me two questions which I am unable to answer and probably you can share your experience to answer them

Question 1 - Of all your BD collection, you have not even watch half of them and yet you are continuing your purchase, shouldn't you watch all first before making the next batch of purchase?

Question 2 - Of those you have watched, how likely are you to re-watch it again and again and they are most likely to be stored in the cabinet to collect dust - so what's the point of buying so many BDs

Well, I am lucky to say that affordability is not an issue but I seriously do not know how to answer those questions. Please help!
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1. Its cheap at de moment so have to strike while de iron is hot.. prices will go up if I dont buy now..

2. I only keep the titles that I would like to watch again [ and again, if given de opportunity ] and I have varied tastes so my collection is commensurate with such whims.. When to watch?? Well tat would be when I retire and hv oodles of time to make my mind to mush.. Oso tell her tat by tat time, U wont be able to see LOTR [ or watever ttl u like ] on d big screen anymore but we ll [sounds better than 'I'] still be able to do so.. O ya for tis argument to take, you ll need to invest in a tua gong display .. preferably a front proj wif a 9ft screen.. keke

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QUOTE(johnbluraylover @ Mar 27 2011, 04:00 PM)


i was once required by the MALAYSIA CUSTOM to apply for FINAS license on the disc i bought, so i went to the government dept & applied it. really troublesome. rclxub.gif
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Hey..

Tat sounds familiar.. U wouldnt be any chance residing in one of de northen states???

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post Mar 27 2011, 05:09 PM

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Aiya..

If unlucky 2 disc worth rm100 oso kena shortlist la..

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QUOTE(johnbluraylover @ Mar 29 2011, 11:04 PM)
hi bro, good guess. rclxms.gif

Actually i did not choose DHL, i choosed the cheapest postage in AMZ Canada, but for some reason AMZ Canada has been very generous to use the 1st priority mail-DHL express.  icon_idea.gif

it only took 5 days to reach & only cost me C$3.55/disc. if i were to choose this speed/service in US, i would have to pay at leat U$8/disc. thank u AMZ CANADA.  notworthy.gif

somehow, the CUSTOM officer in DHL just like the "FINAS" cert, so, i have to go again. i been there 2 years ago. Fortunately there was a very nice & gentlmen officer there & he approve all my movie without asking much. What i need is to pay RM2/disc. I hope the officer still there.

damn, i need to find my GPS.  rclxub.gif
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Haha..

U veri good oh..

I jus ignore their calls n eventually I ll get a refund frm amz.ca..

Psstt.. but I hv found a way ard tis ..

Kekeke tongue.gif
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PS..agree tat DHL sux.. here up north..
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QUOTE(johnbluraylover @ Mar 30 2011, 06:49 PM)
hey, pls share brother.

by the way, i got my another FINAS License already, now i got LICENSE TO BUY. very nice lady, i  notworthy.gif  her.
QUOTE(nazmanson @ Mar 30 2011, 10:32 PM)
Please share it in case I encounter the mishap again  sweat.gif
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Pls PM me for details..

But its really very easy.. wonder why I didnt tink of it earlier..




Added on March 31, 2011, 5:25 pm
QUOTE(johnbluraylover @ Mar 31 2011, 11:40 AM)
andrewsan,

this is not an arguement but i think it is really subjective on this topic. I understand some are more into Pic & some are into sound. but if we say a basic average & equal in between, i would argue for 5.1 set-up.

my opinion is as follow:

BD offer 1080p pic quality, so we need HD 1080P  plasma/LCD/LED or projector. The HD ready should not hv quality same with Full HD.

BD offer 5.1 surround. so the movie was designed to utilise the 5.1 set-up. The sound has been designed, say the dialoge from center, music from 2 front channel, & the surround effect from the back, like PEARL HARBOR, BANDS OF BROTHERS, etc.

It might not be a must,but it would be at least a proper set up to received all the sound data from the BD & present it out.

in 1979, when FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA released the APOCALYSE NOW at 5.1 (very few first wave of movie in 5.1 format) he actually wanted to forbidden some cinema to show the movie cause those cinema lacking of the set-up.

again, this is my personnel opinion.
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Totally agree..

I was into audio even durin de SD days wif a 5.1 setup n eventually upgrdd to a 7.2..

VDO then was a 34 inch crt but wif much thought went to 720p Proj n now 1080p Lcos Pj..
Natural progression, I guess ..

Both together n its like HT nirvana or close to it..

Think of it like .. A good latte but no cake.. sumtin missing, no??

Wif BD tech why short change urself wif jus 2.0 sound.. albeit I agree its sufficient but u dont know wat u r missing..

Seriously..
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QUOTE(dariofoo @ Mar 31 2011, 03:41 PM)
Shouldn't the size of the screen depend on the distance from one's seating position? No point getting bigger size if you're sitting too close to the screen. Then the only impact then will be a negative one to one's eyesight.  smile.gif
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How big is big?

At 60inches diagonal.. would mean ard 50" in length [give or take] n tats like 6ft frm screen.. how many ppl sit 6ft frm their screen.. I wonder..

At 8ft across .. I sit ard 11ft frm screen n I still find it a tad small.. wif de pics frm a hd250 .. I can go as close as 6ft away n still not see any pixellation but tats jus too close - no place to put coffee/snacks/cha kuey teow liao..

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QUOTE(johnbluraylover @ Apr 2 2011, 09:00 PM)
bro, u might want to check the postage $, i think is not same as disc, i am not sure, last time my wife wanted to use my AMZ US to buy book, at the end we gave up, i forgot reason, it could be high postage.
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I hv ordered bks before.. I tink per ordr chrg is same but item charge is USD5.. if not mistaken..
Do sum homewrk.. if its a tad more exp here , why bother wif amz.. local buy is instant gratification..

Unless local bk stores dont carry d ttl
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