Just picked up the Spider-Man trilogy on Blu
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Just picked up the Spider-Man trilogy on Blu
I just picked up the Spider-Man trilogy on blu-ray about two hours ago. They are now on general sale here in Europe it seems, at least here in Iceland.
It's "All Region" (thankfully, since my PS3 is region A) and will therefore play anywhere.
I had both Spider-Man and Spider-Man 2 on DVD and did a quick comparison on my 1080p Mitsubishi HC5000. Spider-Man definitely looks better on blu-ray than DVD, but it's not a gigantic leap in my opinion. More details, better colors and a brighter picture which helps a lot since Spider-Man is quite a dark film, but it's not a mind-blowing upgrade from the DVD.
Spider-Man 2 however looks...and pardon my french...fuc*ing PHENOMENAL. It's leaps and bounds beyond the DVD, and switching between them was almost surreal in terms of difference. The DVD (standard 2 disc version) looks like absolute crap when compared to the spectacular blu-ray transfer (and I remember being quite happy with that DVD transfer at the time, although it wasn't reference quality). I just don't have the right words to express my delight with the utter beauty and detail this transfer exhibits. I don't remember seeing this amount of clarity and detail when I saw in the theater even.
Spider-Man 3 looks just as good as 2, but I have no DVD to compare it with. However, it's just spectacular. These two films look as good as anything I've seen so far on Blu or HD. I'm not the right man to ask about the sound quality, as I still haven't upgraded to a receiver capable of decoding the new streams (sound just isn't all that important to me), but judging by what has been done for the picture, I'm sure the sound is just as impressive. This is sure to be a package a lot of people will want to pick up.
It's "All Region" (thankfully, since my PS3 is region A) and will therefore play anywhere.
I had both Spider-Man and Spider-Man 2 on DVD and did a quick comparison on my 1080p Mitsubishi HC5000. Spider-Man definitely looks better on blu-ray than DVD, but it's not a gigantic leap in my opinion. More details, better colors and a brighter picture which helps a lot since Spider-Man is quite a dark film, but it's not a mind-blowing upgrade from the DVD.
Spider-Man 2 however looks...and pardon my french...fuc*ing PHENOMENAL. It's leaps and bounds beyond the DVD, and switching between them was almost surreal in terms of difference. The DVD (standard 2 disc version) looks like absolute crap when compared to the spectacular blu-ray transfer (and I remember being quite happy with that DVD transfer at the time, although it wasn't reference quality). I just don't have the right words to express my delight with the utter beauty and detail this transfer exhibits. I don't remember seeing this amount of clarity and detail when I saw in the theater even.
Spider-Man 3 looks just as good as 2, but I have no DVD to compare it with. However, it's just spectacular. These two films look as good as anything I've seen so far on Blu or HD. I'm not the right man to ask about the sound quality, as I still haven't upgraded to a receiver capable of decoding the new streams (sound just isn't all that important to me), but judging by what has been done for the picture, I'm sure the sound is just as impressive. This is sure to be a package a lot of people will want to pick up.
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I'm tired of all you foreigner's getting these High Def DVDs first. You'd think as the greatest nation in the world we could at least get all these before everyone else!
Bah, thanks for the first impressions anyway. Looking forward to picking this up.
mod note: apparently, the U.S. is only about the 9th best nation in the world, so you can't make comments like that in the HD forum. -namja
Bah, thanks for the first impressions anyway. Looking forward to picking this up.
mod note: apparently, the U.S. is only about the 9th best nation in the world, so you can't make comments like that in the HD forum. -namja
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Thanks for the impressions!
I'm definitely getting Spider-Man 3 on Blu, but I'm honestly on the fence about upgrading my copies of 1 and 2.
I'm definitely getting Spider-Man 3 on Blu, but I'm honestly on the fence about upgrading my copies of 1 and 2.
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Thanks for the impressions!
I'm definitely getting Spider-Man 3 on Blu, but I'm honestly on the fence about upgrading my copies of 1 and 2.
I'm definitely getting Spider-Man 3 on Blu, but I'm honestly on the fence about upgrading my copies of 1 and 2.
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Have heard the same about the PQ from someone who has had a sneak peek at the set over here in the UK, cant wait as its released here next week and for a change the UK price seems to be inline with the US price.
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Anyways, even though I don't like the Spiderman movies they will certainly sell like hot cakes.
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Thanks for the early review. Definitely getting the box set. I'm one of like three people who actually loved the third film.
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I didn't quite love it per say but I certainly enjoyed it.
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I enjoyed the third film also... I just dont like how they need to keep adding an extra villian every film.
I could understand it when the 6th film coming out.
The Sinister Six!
I enjoyed the third film also... I just dont like how they need to keep adding an extra villian every film.
I could understand it when the 6th film coming out.
The Sinister Six!
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Definitely upgrading to Blu on this one. I've watched the original at least a dozen times and Spidy 2 in the 30s somewhere (Spidy has always been my favorate superhero.) While part 3 was a letdown for me, I still enjoyed it and want to have the complete Trilogy.
Can't wait to see these on HiDef!
-Jason
Can't wait to see these on HiDef!
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By the way, I did wince when Spider-Man landed in front of a giant waving American flag in S3. Way too over the top.
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By the way, I did wince when Spider-Man landed in front of a giant waving American flag in S3. Way too over the top.
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Originally Posted by Suprmallet
By the way, I did wince when Spider-Man landed in front of a giant waving American flag in S3. Way too over the top.
I only wish Bryan Singer had the same sentiment when making Superman Returns. Then he wouldn't have changed "the American way" to "all that stuff".
Then again, I'm a Texan. So I guess I am overly patriotic.
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There were far more wince worthy moments than Spidey landing in front of the flag in S3... though that was certainly one of them.
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Wonder how Spider-Man 3 will sell compared to Spider-Man the boxset? I'd HOPE more people would buy the boxset for all 3 films...but I have a feeling that Spider-Man 3 will outsell it 4:1. I hope BB has a good price on it come release day. I have some Reward Zone certs to blow.
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I bought Spider-man 3 on dvd. I have a upscaling dvd player and i can say that I've not see a better transfer in a long time. The movie look amazing, it is crystal sharp and rich color, no grain what so ever. PERFECT!!!!!!! Just need DTS that would be a mindblowing.
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Originally Posted by zepplin
I bought Spider-man 3 on dvd. I have a upscaling dvd player and i can say that I've not see a better transfer in a long time. The movie look amazing, it is crystal sharp and rich color, no grain what so ever. PERFECT!!!!!!! Just need DTS that would be a mindblowing.
Edit: I see you're in Iceland...whats the region out there?
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I wonder if packing Spidey 3 in the box with the new PS3 40 gb and 80gb versions is really a good idea? What about the folks who would like the box set? Sure you could just go buy 1 & 2 but what about the box itself? Kind of makes me wish they just included some other relatively good movie instead.
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Originally Posted by Jamers
I wonder if packing Spidey 3 in the box with the new PS3 40 gb and 80gb versions is really a good idea? What about the folks who would like the box set? Sure you could just go buy 1 & 2 but what about the box itself? Kind of makes me wish they just included some other relatively good movie instead.
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Originally Posted by Jamers
I wonder if packing Spidey 3 in the box with the new PS3 40 gb and 80gb versions is really a good idea? What about the folks who would like the box set?