Are there non-anamorphic dvds that are better than their anamorphic counterpart?
04-07-03, 07:11 PM
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Are there non-anamorphic dvds that are better than their anamorphic counterpart?
Just wondering if a non-anamorphic transfer has ever been better than its anamorphic counterpart?
04-07-03, 07:20 PM
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The non-anamorphic disc for Heathers has gotten a lot of run. I've also heard some people mention the non-anamorphic DVD of An American Werewolf in London has a better transfer than the new one by Universal. I'd like to know if that's true since I have the Live disc and am interested in upgrading.
04-07-03, 07:24 PM
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I thought Robocop: CC (non-anamorphic) was a better transfer (not to mention MUCH better disc) than the Robocop MGM release (anamorphic) which is barebones. Also I found the DD 2.0 sound better than the DD 5.1 mix on the MGM.
04-07-03, 10:59 PM
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Originally posted by NaturalMystic79
I thought Robocop: CC (non-anamorphic) was a better transfer (not to mention MUCH better disc) than the Robocop MGM release (anamorphic) which is barebones.
I thought Robocop: CC (non-anamorphic) was a better transfer (not to mention MUCH better disc) than the Robocop MGM release (anamorphic) which is barebones.
04-08-03, 01:06 AM
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Originally posted by insanecollector
How does the Silence of the Lambs disc also hold up from Criterion versus MGM?
How does the Silence of the Lambs disc also hold up from Criterion versus MGM?
04-08-03, 02:15 AM
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Originally posted by Class316
Well the CC is 1.66:1 which would explain why it's non-anamorphic. But there is a R2/4 release of robocop that's 1.85:1 and PACKED with features AND has the theatrical and director's cut!
Well the CC is 1.66:1 which would explain why it's non-anamorphic. But there is a R2/4 release of robocop that's 1.85:1 and PACKED with features AND has the theatrical and director's cut!
04-08-03, 07:46 AM
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Originally posted by Class316
Well the CC is 1.66:1 which would explain why it's non-anamorphic.
Well the CC is 1.66:1 which would explain why it's non-anamorphic.
04-08-03, 07:59 AM
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Originally posted by insanecollector
How does the Silence of the Lambs disc also hold up from Criterion versus MGM?
How does the Silence of the Lambs disc also hold up from Criterion versus MGM?
04-08-03, 10:00 AM
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The region 1 non-anamorphic copy of Dune has a much better transfer than the anamorphic copies released in Japan or Germany.
04-08-03, 01:28 PM
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Originally posted by inri222
Sid and Nancy
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Now for more rambling...
Imhotep - CC has released far too many non-anamorphic transfers but they've finally seen the light... Most of their newer releases have been anamorphic.
1.66:1 has been done anamorphic, many times, and all 1.66:1 films should be released as such.
On the Silence subject, I prefer the MGM - primarily because it is anamorphic - and I dumped my CC on eBay... Which brings me to...
As an owner of a 16X9 tele, I will always upgrade to an anamorphic DVD when available... Even if the transfer has issues, it will 99.9 times out of 100 be better than it's non-anamorphic counterpart. An anamorphic transfer is the single most important "feature" that any widescreen DVD can contain and there's no longer an excuse for releasing non-anamorphic DVDs.
04-08-03, 02:55 PM
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I prefer the non-anamorphic R1 version of Reservoir Dogs compared to the anniversary release. The colors are much more vibrant and realistic, where the anniversary release has ugly washed out colors.
04-08-03, 04:26 PM
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I prefer the non-anamorphic R1 version of Reservoir Dogs compared to the anniversary release. The colors are much more vibrant and realistic, where the anniversary release has ugly washed out colors.
I prefer the non-anamorphic R1 version of Reservoir Dogs compared to the anniversary release. The colors are much more vibrant and realistic, where the anniversary release has ugly washed out colors.
The high-contrast hard lighting photography of the movie is utterly ruined by that transfer.
Yes, the non-anamorphic copy is more accurate.
Originally posted by Rypro PG-13
I disagree on that, I think the Anamorphic version looks better, imo, the colors are too strong on the non anamorphic version.
I disagree on that, I think the Anamorphic version looks better, imo, the colors are too strong on the non anamorphic version.
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04-09-03, 07:53 PM
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Baby Jesus, please forgive me for saying this, but...
the VHS version of Reservoir Dogs looks better than either DVD release.
*uncringe*
Okay, have at me.
-- Jough
the VHS version of Reservoir Dogs looks better than either DVD release.
*uncringe*
Okay, have at me.
-- Jough
04-10-03, 05:24 AM
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Originally posted by matome
I find myself always watching the CC version of this movie. The MGM transfer seems to have artificially amped up the brightness and the movie just doesn't feel quite the same. The Pro-Logic sound track on the CC also sounds more natural IMO. Of course this may be attributed to the fact that I had watched the Criterion laserdisc innumerable times, but it just feels more "right."
I find myself always watching the CC version of this movie. The MGM transfer seems to have artificially amped up the brightness and the movie just doesn't feel quite the same. The Pro-Logic sound track on the CC also sounds more natural IMO. Of course this may be attributed to the fact that I had watched the Criterion laserdisc innumerable times, but it just feels more "right."
Thanks, I thought it was just me.
04-11-03, 07:02 AM
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Heres one:
http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/showthr...hreadid=285330
Also, as for Reservoir dogs, the 10th anniversary colours look just like the print I saw at the cinema, but it was 3 years old!
My only problem with a correctly set up system is the Edge Enhacement
http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/showthr...hreadid=285330
Also, as for Reservoir dogs, the 10th anniversary colours look just like the print I saw at the cinema, but it was 3 years old!
My only problem with a correctly set up system is the Edge Enhacement
