Sunday, February 10, 2008
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January 2008
January 2008
Wow, I was actually kinda surprised by this one. I have passed it over a few times, and never thought of giving it a chance, but was overally impressed with it. The acting was decent, and the Digital transfer was great. Could have been a bit better in the dynamics of the sound mix, but still quite good. Not a bad rental.
Oh by the way it was on HD DVD.
[Post edited by ReaggieP on Feb 10, 2008]
Oh by the way it was on HD DVD.
[Post edited by ReaggieP on Feb 10, 2008]
Sunday, February 10, 2008
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June 2006
June 2006
I have this disk on HD DVD. I love it! Robert DiNiro had me rolling on the floor in laughter. A must see.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
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July 2006
July 2006
De Niro was great in this film!
I seriously had no interest in this movie until I read John Puccio's review and I'm so glad I saw it. One of the better films I have seen in a few years. Great cast, very imaginitive and it looks fantastic on HD DVD.
I seriously had no interest in this movie until I read John Puccio's review and I'm so glad I saw it. One of the better films I have seen in a few years. Great cast, very imaginitive and it looks fantastic on HD DVD.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
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December 2007
December 2007
is it me or does this movie have too many grainy scenes? although the movie is great.. was that done on purpose?
Sunday, February 24, 2008
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July 2006
July 2006
I watched it on a 50" Pioneer Plasma and I noticed no grain. One of the better hidef transfers I have seen actually.
By the way, the illustrious John J Puccio had this to say about the video in his review...
Video:
Here's the thing: I believe the filmmakers intended the movie to have a slightly soft focus, probably to underline the fairy-tale quality of the plot. This is what shows up in Paramount's MPEG4/AVC, 1080-resolution, 2.35:1 aspect-ratio, HD DVD transfer. The reproduction doesn't have the sharp outlines of some of the high-definition "Harry Potter" fantasies, for instance, but the softness is undoubtedly intentional, and in any case is hardly a matter for discussion because it enhances the story. The picture looks fine, sometimes even too bright to the point of looking a smidgeon washed out. There is also a small degree of print grain that gives the image a realistic texture, so you know you're watching a real film and not a glossy clean, digitally scrubbed picture.
http://www.dvdtown.com/reviews/stardust/5436/2
By the way he gave the video an 8/10.
[Post edited by Falcon01 on Feb 24, 2008]
By the way, the illustrious John J Puccio had this to say about the video in his review...
Video:
Here's the thing: I believe the filmmakers intended the movie to have a slightly soft focus, probably to underline the fairy-tale quality of the plot. This is what shows up in Paramount's MPEG4/AVC, 1080-resolution, 2.35:1 aspect-ratio, HD DVD transfer. The reproduction doesn't have the sharp outlines of some of the high-definition "Harry Potter" fantasies, for instance, but the softness is undoubtedly intentional, and in any case is hardly a matter for discussion because it enhances the story. The picture looks fine, sometimes even too bright to the point of looking a smidgeon washed out. There is also a small degree of print grain that gives the image a realistic texture, so you know you're watching a real film and not a glossy clean, digitally scrubbed picture.
http://www.dvdtown.com/reviews/stardust/5436/2
By the way he gave the video an 8/10.
[Post edited by Falcon01 on Feb 24, 2008]
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Member since:
December 2007
December 2007
wow. i must have purchased a pretty crappy tv 40" LCD samsung 
because quite a few scenes are grainy on my end..
my tv information
40 in. HD-grade (1920 x 1080 pixel resolution) widescreen LCD TV from Samsung. The LN-T4065F features a super clear panel with 10-bit processing and an incredible 15,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. This HDTV pumps out 20 watts of sound through its hidden side speakers, taking advantage of the SRS TruSurround XT™ system. Comes with 3 HDMI connections (2 rear, 1 side). 1080P
Built-in digital tuner (ATSC/Clear QAM)
Fast 8 ms. response time
92% Wide Color Gamut CCFL backlight
[Post edited by Vaseline on Feb 24, 2008]
because quite a few scenes are grainy on my end..my tv information
40 in. HD-grade (1920 x 1080 pixel resolution) widescreen LCD TV from Samsung. The LN-T4065F features a super clear panel with 10-bit processing and an incredible 15,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. This HDTV pumps out 20 watts of sound through its hidden side speakers, taking advantage of the SRS TruSurround XT™ system. Comes with 3 HDMI connections (2 rear, 1 side). 1080P
Built-in digital tuner (ATSC/Clear QAM)
Fast 8 ms. response time
92% Wide Color Gamut CCFL backlight
[Post edited by Vaseline on Feb 24, 2008]
Sunday, February 24, 2008
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September 2007
September 2007
I havent tried this disc in particular, but i used to notice alot of grain on my sammy.... now using an Aquos and picture and grain are alot better
Sunday, February 24, 2008
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March 2002
March 2002
I'm sure you've already done this, but you might check the sharpness control in your television. Anything over "0" ( or whatever setting is "off" ) will add artificial enhancement to the picture, which can result in visible noise and edge halos.
A degree of grain is normal in any movie filmed using traditional photographic techniques. If a movie shows up on your TV screen absent of any grain (and it wasn't shot digitally), it's probable that the video transfer engineers used a good bit of filtering or DNR or something to scrub and eliminate it. This is not necessarily a good thing, as it will often give the film a glassy, flat, lifeless look.
John
[Post edited by John J. Puccio on Feb 24, 2008]
A degree of grain is normal in any movie filmed using traditional photographic techniques. If a movie shows up on your TV screen absent of any grain (and it wasn't shot digitally), it's probable that the video transfer engineers used a good bit of filtering or DNR or something to scrub and eliminate it. This is not necessarily a good thing, as it will often give the film a glassy, flat, lifeless look.
John
[Post edited by John J. Puccio on Feb 24, 2008]
Sunday, February 24, 2008
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July 2006
July 2006
On top of what John just mentioned with the sharpness settings I have to agree with Kuco on his comments about Samsung vs Sharp LCD's. I was at an electronics store yesterday with a friend and we were looking at the 52" LCD's for Samsung, Sharp and Sony. For whatever reason the Samsungs (even the smaller sizes) had more noticeable grain than the others. I know an electronics store is not the best example but even my friend noticed it and he's not big on home theatres or anything. It could have been the factory settings on the Samsungs or that the signal was split like 30 times to all the tv's there but like I said we noticed a little more grain on the Sammy's. It could also be the chip inside the Sammy's? By the way the Sharps and Sonys looked really good. Those Sharp D92U's are fantastic.
[Post edited by Falcon01 on Feb 24, 2008]
[Post edited by Falcon01 on Feb 24, 2008]
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Member since:
December 2007
December 2007
oh i see. thanks everyone for your time and input.. you've been a big help today.. excellent site btw.. )
