AVATAR Blu-ray - 4/22/10
11-12-10 | 01:51 PM
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11-12-10 | 01:59 PM
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Re: AVATAR Blu-ray - 4/22/10
I've never checked out the Alien Anthology set so I'm not sure.
11-12-10 | 02:19 PM
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Re: AVATAR Blu-ray - 4/22/10
But I have to remind myself that I already have the barebones theatrical cut and didn't enjoy the film enough to warrant owning the special edition release.
That being said, I know I'll cave if I ever saw this on sale for $15 or less.
11-12-10 | 02:27 PM
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Re: AVATAR Blu-ray - 4/22/10
Review is up at the Bits
Mister Hunts review basically sums up as
+ Extended cut feels richer and more complete
+ Extras are plentiful and fascinating. Deleted scenes add even more to the story, Scene deconstruction covers 65 minutes of the film. Amazing Archive section with everything you could possibly want/need to know about the movie
+ Video quality is not only as good as original release, but perhaps even a tad better in some areas
- No Commentary
- No SDH subs for Extras
Thats about what I was expecting. Hopefully we will get a commentary via BD-Live
Mister Hunts review basically sums up as
+ Extended cut feels richer and more complete
+ Extras are plentiful and fascinating. Deleted scenes add even more to the story, Scene deconstruction covers 65 minutes of the film. Amazing Archive section with everything you could possibly want/need to know about the movie
+ Video quality is not only as good as original release, but perhaps even a tad better in some areas
- No Commentary
- No SDH subs for Extras
Thats about what I was expecting. Hopefully we will get a commentary via BD-Live
11-14-10 | 10:52 AM
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11-14-10 | 11:50 AM
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Re: AVATAR Blu-ray - 4/22/10
Here's a "review" insomuch as you can call it that (HDDD is a joke but I guess most of you don't need to be told that)
http://www.highdefdiscnews.com/?p=55639
http://www.highdefdiscnews.com/?p=55639
11-14-10 | 04:04 PM
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Re: AVATAR Blu-ray - 4/22/10
Got my shipping notice yesterday so hope to have it tomorrow.
11-14-10 | 04:13 PM
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Re: AVATAR Blu-ray - 4/22/10
Here's a "review" insomuch as you can call it that (HDDD is a joke but I guess most of you don't need to be told that)
http://www.highdefdiscnews.com/?p=55639
http://www.highdefdiscnews.com/?p=55639
11-15-10 | 05:45 PM
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Re: AVATAR Blu-ray - 4/22/10
Got my set today. I like the packaging. Very sturdy. About the same height as the Rocky Horror Picture Show digibook but a tad wider. I have no problems taking the discs in and out pretty quickly. Yes, there's a flap you need to close to slide the disc holder into the case but it's thick and easy to do. I will check out the content in a little bit as I just got it in the mail mere minutes ago.
11-15-10 | 06:17 PM
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Re: AVATAR Blu-ray - 4/22/10
Just saw the new screenshots in the blu-ray.com review (which actually saw fit to take new ones, unlike the hddn review...)
Holy crap at that second pic! WETA are just ridiculous
http://images.blu-ray.com/reviews/3515_2_1080p.jpg
Holy crap at that second pic! WETA are just ridiculous
http://images.blu-ray.com/reviews/3515_2_1080p.jpg
11-16-10 | 07:37 AM
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Re: AVATAR Blu-ray - 4/22/10
packaging is nice, but be prepared for disc housing complaints. thought it was a simple large digi-book. it's not. oh well, love having the movie finally.
11-16-10 | 09:51 AM
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11-16-10 | 11:37 AM
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Re: AVATAR Blu-ray - 4/22/10
Oh ok, cool I guess. You slide the sleeve out, open the flap and just slide it out. That plastic front cover on the sleeve couldn't be seen. That's what I was wondering wtf was keeping it there...
11-16-10 | 03:55 PM
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Re: AVATAR Blu-ray - 4/22/10
Got the set last night as well. Watched the first half of the special extended edition and so far it's great. The dialogue feels more natural and the backstory of the characters really adds depth to the movie.
Anyone else having problems playing it on their PS3? Disc 2 won't go to the menu at all and it just takes me to a blank screen. Discs 1 and 3 took a while to load but it played fine after ejecting it a couple of times.
Anyone else having problems playing it on their PS3? Disc 2 won't go to the menu at all and it just takes me to a blank screen. Discs 1 and 3 took a while to load but it played fine after ejecting it a couple of times.
11-16-10 | 03:59 PM
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Re: AVATAR Blu-ray - 4/22/10
I picked this up during my lunch at Best Buy. PM'd Target's $24.99 price for it and I can't wait to check out the special features tonight. I'm off on Friday so I'll watch the extended edition then.
11-16-10 | 06:04 PM
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11-16-10 | 09:20 PM
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Re: AVATAR Blu-ray - 4/22/10
Man, theres an absolutely awesome deleted scene with Stephen Lang's Quaritch. Im shocked that not only did it not make the theatrical cut, but not even the extended cut. Lang just god damn unleashes on Giovanni Ribisi
11-16-10 | 10:15 PM
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Re: AVATAR Blu-ray - 4/22/10
For the life of me I will never understand why the more expensive and elaborate a set is, the more the studios feel inclined to store the discs in between pieces of cardboard.