Tenebrae – Technically Speaking - Page 15

springjack · #**141** 7th July 2011, 06:23 PM

First, let me just say I´m just stating my opinion and nothing more...

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Originally Posted by bizarre_eye@Cult Labs

(I haven't seen the French Blu, so am unable to comment whether it looks better than the Arrrow release or not).

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Originally Posted by Gold6082

people need to consider a few things.

1) not everyone has access to a multiregion DVD/BD player (I personally do) so therefore this version of tenebrae is a blessing & only decent copy available to them.

As far as I´m concern the French blu-ray is region free, so Arrow´s version of Tenebre/Tenebrae is not the only blessing but you´re right when you say this release it´s decent because the real upgrade comes from the French blu-ray.

springjack · #**142** 7th July 2011, 06:29 PM

bizarre_eye@Cult Labs · #**143** 7th July 2011, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by springjack

First, let me just say I´m just stating my opinion and nothing more...

All those links come up as 'Forbidden' for me.

At any rate, I pay little attention to screen-grabs as they don't give a true representation of the moving image.

I'll probably double-dip on the French Blu anyway at some point, as many people have commented that it is a very decent release (barring the forced subs and, I think, a scene involving the pixelation of a arm (?))

springjack · #**144** 7th July 2011, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by bizarre_eye@Cult Labs

All those links come up as 'Forbidden' for me.

At any rate, I pay little attention to screen-grabs as they don't give a true representation of the moving image.

I'll probably double-dip on the French Blu anyway at some point, as many people have commented that it is a very decent release (barring the forced subs and, I think, a scene involving the pixelation of a arm (?))

When the error appears just point the address tab with your mouse and press enter.

You have the right to not give full credit to screen-grabs but I can assure you the image is like that... just beautiful. Yes, there´s forced subs but they are so damn little you quickly forget about them. The pixelation is on screen 19 and only happen for less than a second, you just don´t notice it if you don´t know about it. Believe me, the French release is more than decent.

platostotal · #**145** 7th July 2011, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephen@Cult Labs

I've come to realize that I can't totally trust reviews of BD's....unless it's a review of the Predator: Ultimate Hunter Edition

But seriously, I'll wait until I see Tenebrae beore I give my final verdict.

Yeah, my mate's a huge 'Pred' fan so I watched his Blu 'Hunter edition', Arnie and the boys look like Madame Tussauds waxworks

, and I never knew the Predator had a anti-grain weapon

And people whinge about 'Tenebrae'

Baseball Fury · #**146** 7th July 2011, 06:54 PM

Whilst the French release is undoubtedly superior in its image quality, I'd rather watch my parents have sex than sit through another forced subs English language film. Pulp Fiction was enough for me.

bizarre_eye@Cult Labs · #**147** 7th July 2011, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by springjack

When the error appears just point the address tab with your mouse and press enter.

You have the right to not give full credit to screen-grabs but I can assure you the image is like that... just beautiful. Yes, there´s forced subs but they are so damn little you quickly forget about them. The pixelation is on screen 19 and only happen for less than a second, you just don´t notice it if you don´t know about it. Believe me, the French release is more than decent.

It does look to be a decent transfer when looking at those images.

As I said; one I'll most probably pick-up in the near future.

Prince_Vajda · #**148** 8th July 2011, 08:17 AM

I know this is the "Technicaly Speaking" thread of Tenebrae - but sometimes I feel like some people really love to look for the fly in the ointment.

Keep talking about grain, pixelation, or whatever - but there's only one conclusion when looking at the respective screenshots of the French and the Arrow release - both look more than acceptable for a movie that is nearly thirty years old. The French release may look slightly better when you hit the "Pause" button - the only question is, how often do I do this while watching a flick?

As for the forced subs of the French release - as I said before, a real movie buff very often does not care about such itty bitty things. The fact that they are forced - well, that's an ugly thing (as is a riot - anyone got that?

). But as long as it ain't no Porn ad, I don't mind what they put at the bottom of the picture. After a few seconds, I don't even notice they're are there.

How about Hard Boiled then? - I don't wanna know how many people here switched to the original Cantonese and activated the English subs.

I know, there's a difference. The trouble is: we don't like being forced to do something. It's not the subs themselves that make us angry - it's the fact that we can't turn them off.

But there's an easy remedy for that: simply buy the Arrow Edition - it's not worse than the French release (I would even say that it's a lot better in many respects). I personally would never buy the Frogs' edition for another reason (I think I posted that before, too) - and that would be that horrible cover. It gives the impression that the flick has been shot in 2011.

Just my two cents.

Greetings!

PS: As for any French members here: many apologies. I love your wine and your sublime scenery.

PPS: We can clearly see by now that it's also a question of personal taste - how can this fool say he won't buy a release because of the cover?

broonage · #**149** 8th July 2011, 09:25 AM

I watched the French disk last week, was blown away by the clarity. I personally think it is the most astonishing print I have in my collection (possibly!!).

Also the film is AWESOME!

The forced subs are a plus for me as I tend to watch films with my other half who needs them.

vinncent · #**150** 8th July 2011, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by broonage

I personally think it is the most astonishing print I have in my collection (possibly!!).

I guess you don´t have Avatar then?