Pan's Labyrinth
#1
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Pan's Labyrinth
OK, quick and simple: what's the deal with this movie on BD? Apparently the U.S. release was DNRed to hell, and the U.K. release was a limited edition steelbook. What's the best bet now that all is said and done? I can just keep my SE DVD for the old extras, does the regular U.K. release still have the good transfer? Is there a Region A version which has the non-DNR transfer?
#2
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Re: Pan's Labyrinth
"DNRed To Hell" is extremely hyperbolic. I thought it looked fine/OK when I saw it years back (on HD DVD). While the UK disc does appear to be superior, I didn't feel the US looked in any way unnaturally smooth or plastic in motion. If you didn't have another source to compare to, you most likely wouldn't have a problem with it. And it's still better than a DVD.
In any case, it's not the kind of image anyone would think twice about if they saw it projected in an actual theater.
I ended up getting a Bd copy of it, and then picked up the UK steel when I went region free. But it was more to get the steelbook which has some great, lesser seen Struzen art. The (slightly) better transfer is just a bonus.
In any case, it's not the kind of image anyone would think twice about if they saw it projected in an actual theater.
I ended up getting a Bd copy of it, and then picked up the UK steel when I went region free. But it was more to get the steelbook which has some great, lesser seen Struzen art. The (slightly) better transfer is just a bonus.
Last edited by Paul_SD; 02-09-16 at 01:35 PM.
#5
Re: Pan's Labyrinth
Can't believe the film is 10 years old already. Time for a 10th anniversary release!
I just have the regular blu release. Haven't seen it in awhile, but remember it looking just fine. The review seems to agree as well.
http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Pans-L...ay/611/#Review
I just have the regular blu release. Haven't seen it in awhile, but remember it looking just fine. The review seems to agree as well.
http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Pans-L...ay/611/#Review
#6
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Re: Pan's Labyrinth
Not at all. By today's standards, it doesn't look as good as today's releases, but even now, it looks good. Just spend the $12 and get the standard release. I think this is Del Toro's best next to Devil's Backbone (And Blade II!).
#8
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Re: Pan's Labyrinth
This one can be had for about $15 shipped US:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Labyrinth-Sp...%27s+labyrinth
The original UK disc was reviewed as having less or no DNR but it didn't have a lossless track. This edition does. I recently picked this one up but have yet to view it. I still have the US disc so I may do some comparisons. I'm not sure if this UK disc is region free but I believe the last one was so this kay be as well.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Labyrinth-Sp...%27s+labyrinth
The original UK disc was reviewed as having less or no DNR but it didn't have a lossless track. This edition does. I recently picked this one up but have yet to view it. I still have the US disc so I may do some comparisons. I'm not sure if this UK disc is region free but I believe the last one was so this kay be as well.
#15
Re: Pan's Labyrinth
At first I thought the above cover was one of those "comps" that people like to do, -a "wish-list" item, so to speak, -since Criterion announces its titles at mid-moth. But I looked it up and DelToro says that's for real. That's cool, -I've liked their previous editions of his work and GDT is generous with his "extras", if he's allowed to be.
Of course, I finally got around to buying the BD this year, in spite of some remarks about the PQ. Of course, I was also surprised to find it turning up in a 7.99 dump bin at Walmart.
Still, count me in...
Of course, I finally got around to buying the BD this year, in spite of some remarks about the PQ. Of course, I was also surprised to find it turning up in a 7.99 dump bin at Walmart.
Still, count me in...
#16
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Re: Pan's Labyrinth
So psyched that Criterion got Becky Cloonan to do the artwork for that release.
#17
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Re: Pan's Labyrinth
Pan's Labrynth (regular version) was one of the first Blu-rays I ever bought. It might be time for an upgrade.
I still need to pick up Criterion's The Devil's Backbone. Didn't care much for Cronos.
I still need to pick up Criterion's The Devil's Backbone. Didn't care much for Cronos.