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- First reviewMay 4, 2011
- Last reviewOctober 16, 2014
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- First review commentOctober 28, 2011
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Transformers Revenge of the Fallen (Steelbook) [BLU-RAY] Steelbook Released 2014 product/publication from Paramount
Customer Rating
2
Regrettably purchased
on October 16, 2014
Posted by: blurayman
from Chicago, IL
This is a bare-bones, no frills SteelBook. I regret purchasing it. It doesn't compliment the new 'Age of Extinction' Steelbook, at all.
My Best Buy number: 2350783183
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No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Blu-ray in SteelBook packaging. Brad Pitt stars in this terrifying and action-packed adaptation of Max Brooks' novel. Former United Nations investigator Gerry Lane (Pitt) is called back to his job when a zombie pandemic grips the entire globe. With the fate of humanity hanging in the balance, Lane undertakes a dangerous mission to travel the world in an effort to find out where the outbreak originated so a cure can be found. Mireille Enos, Daniella Kertesz, James Badge Dale, Matthew Fox also star. PG-13-rated version; 115 min./Unrated version; 122 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks English DTS HD 7.1 Master Audio, Dolby Digital 5.1, DVS, French Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, Portuguese Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles English (SDH), French, Spanish, Portuguese; featurettes. Two-disc set.
Customer Rating
2
Disappointing Steel
on October 16, 2014
Posted by: blurayman
from Chicago, IL
Extremely mediocre SteelBook. It's utterly bare-bones. Nothing on the inside, nothing on the back-cover.
My Best Buy number: 2350783183
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Customer Rating
4
Collectible
on October 16, 2014
Posted by: blurayman
from Chicago, IL
Really nice collectible Magno case. The AV aspects are outstanding.
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Customer Rating
4
Handsome SteelBook
on October 16, 2014
Posted by: blurayman
from Chicago, IL
Really nice SteelBook for a misunderstood and superb piece of filmmaking.
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Customer Rating
5
IMAX version
on October 16, 2014
Posted by: blurayman
from Chicago, IL
The aspect ratio changes to almost match the OAR deen in digital IMAX auditoriums, for the duration of the games. Impressive!
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Mechanic and would-be inventor Cade Yeager (Mark Wahlberg) gets more than he bargained for when an old truck he buys for parts is revealed to be the Transformer Optimus Prime. Cade soon finds himself aiding Prime and his loyal Autobots-including the legendary Dinobots-in their ongoing struggle against the sinister Decepticons, now under the command of their new leader, Galvatron. Director Michael Bay's fourth entry in the successful toy-based film series also stars Stanley Tucci, Kelsey Grammer, Nicola Peltz. 164 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack English Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles English, French, Spanish.
Customer Rating
4
Dolby Atmos!
on October 16, 2014
Posted by: blurayman
from Chicago, IL
The first -- and only, for now -- blu-ray with a Dolby Atmos audio track. Enough said.
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![Transcendence [2 Discs] [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2014]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/758958a0-e498-4925-83b3-74007b4cfac7.jpg)
Customer Rating
4
Sloppy Sci-Fi
on October 16, 2014
Posted by: blurayman
from Chicago, IL
The AV specs are solid, if not outstanding. The film is messy and flawed. In other words, Sci-Fi, the way that it should be.
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Customer Rating
4
Decent film. Outstanding transfer.
on October 16, 2014
Posted by: blurayman
from Chicago, IL
The film is solid; although lacking. The AV aspects are terrific.
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Learn moreabout Magnolia PremiumInstallation This Panasonic Blu-ray player upconverts DVDs to stunning 1080p. To build a complete 3D home theater system, we recommend you purchase a 3D TV, 3D glasses designed for the TV, high-speed HDMI cable and an A/V receiver that is compatible with 3D products. Smart Blu-ray PlayerGet a world of instant entertainment with this smart Blu-ray player. Connect to the Internet and stream movies, listen to music and access a wide variety of other content on your HDTV.Learn more about smart products.
Customer Rating
4
Superb for certain types of users, avg for others
on October 18, 2012
Posted by: blurayman
from Chicago, IL
I'm an avid home theater enthusiast, who has owned many high-end home theater products from all of the major manufacturers. With that said, I can tell you that this player is certainly very good, although it is a bit of a disappointment. Allow me to explain...
For the average CE consumer, this player simply won't be worth their money. Most of them are just going to connect the player directly to their television or A/V Receiver, via HDMI, and thus, will not reap the benefits afforded by this player. On the other hand, specific CE consumers, that I would classify as "Budget-minded enthusiasts", will be able to derive rewards from this player, that they will otherwise not be able to get for $290 - $350.
If you are such a consumer, this player just might be for you. For those of you that prioritize maximizing video and audio quality from each piece of your equipment, this player will probably make you very happy. I would go so far as to say that you probably won't be able to find a player for the same price, or less than this one, that will deliver the type of audio and video performance that this player does.
However, if you are just a consumer that wants to own a very nice blu-ray player, and you won't be connecting it a very nice amp or receiver, via 7.1 channel analog, this is definitely not the player that you want. I would look into Sony's 790 or 590 lineup, or Panasonic's 220 or 320 lineup, if you fall into this category. You simply aren't going to get your money's worth, if you're just buying this player and connecting it to your television or receiver via HDMI.
There is one more type of consumer that will greatly benefit from this player. If you own an older A/V Receiver, that is not 3D capable, this player will allow you to connect one HDMI cable directly to your television, and a second HDMI cable to your receiver, thus allowing you to still output lossless audio, whilst viewing full HD 3D. However, there are cheaper players (Sony 790, Panasonic 320) that will allow you to do the same thing.
Now that I've discussed which type of consumer will or will not harvest the maximum benefit from this player, let me go over some of its strengths and weaknesses.
We will start with audio performance, as that is what this player is primarily intented for. The Burr Brown 5102's are solid. You won't get anything comparable on a unit that is priced the same or less than this. Just keep in mind that you will only reap the benefits of the Burr Browns, if you're connecting via 7.1 channel analog. If you are connecting this way, this player will deliver audio quality that matches players in the $500 - $1,000 range. Although, the new Oppo BDP-103 will give you vastly superior audio quality, and is priced $150 - $200 more than this player.
The video performance is everything you could ask for. Anybody who buys this player is not going to have a single complaint about video quality. Here's the caveat: Almost no consumer is going to be able to tell a difference in the video quality of this player, compared to an $85 entry-level blu-ray player. If you need the peace of mind that your player is technically delivering superior video quality than cheaper players, by all means, this one will give that to you. In fact, it delivers video quality that is technically on par with players that are two to three times the cost of it. However, once again, your friends and family members that are oblivious to such things will never know the difference. And they wouldn't if you displayed the image offered by this player, side-by-side with the image delivered by an $85 player, on two identical televisions. Keep that in mind.
A few other points of interest: This player doesn't load or navigate very quickly, at all. I would even go so far as to say that most mid-level players will load your blu-rays quicker, and navigate chapters much, much quicker. The front panel/disc tray cover is a joke. For a machine that offers such stellar build quality, and is so solid, overall, there's no excuse for a mirrored piece of plastic being used on the front. The remote control is nice, and has good build quality, but it is actually quite annoying, even after several months of getting used to it. The Wi-Fi streaming is inconsistent, at best, and terrible at worst.
What's great about it: 7.1 channel analog output, Burr Brown 5102, Dual HDMI output, video quality
What's not so great: Speed, The price, disc tray cover, remote control,
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Picture Quality
5
Ease of Use
3
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![Jurassic Park: Ultimate Trilogy [3 Discs] [Blu-ray]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/304b2327-370a-41e7-956a-951dd4939472.png)
This three-pack features Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park and The Lost World: Jurassic Park, as well as Joe Johnston's Jurassic Park III.
Customer Rating
5
As good as could be expected from Universal
on October 31, 2011
Posted by: blurayman
from Chicago, IL
I wrote up a thorough review of the video quality for this blu-ray transfer of 'Jurassic Park'. Bestbuy never posted it. I have no idea why.
I'm not going to take the time to do that again, but I just want to let you know that this transfer is as good as it could possibly be without striking a brand new master.
Universal rarely, if ever strikes a brand new master for their catalog titles, so this is probably all we can ask for.
The transfer is free of any technical artifacts, shadow delineation is outstanding, black levels are spot-on, without resorting to crush, and fine detail is very good.
The one star reviews talk about how "grainy" the transfer is. This "grain" that they refer to is actually a good thing. It is film grain. It is not noise, and it's not a technical error.
What's great about it: as good as could be without the use of a brand new master
What's not so great: the fact that the transfer is from an existing master
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This three-pack features Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park and The Lost World: Jurassic Park, as well as Joe Johnston's Jurassic Park III.
Overall
1 out of 5
1 out of 5Extremely grainy, the Worst Transfer Ever!
By relfaith
from Buffalo, NY
Being a Jurassic Park fan, I rushed out to but the Blu-ray trilogy on its release date. I have never been so disappointed in a digital transfer of a movie in my life. My old DVD's of Jurassic Park have a better picture than the new blu-rays. I am astounded that Universal would do such a poor job on the transfer of the films. I have other movies from Universal that are much older, like "The Blues Brothers" blu-ray (1980), and the picture of that is excellent. Not this! As a consumer, I expect a package labeled as "Perfect picture and sound" to be more than a slogan typed on a package. Whoever did the transfer for these movies didn't clean up the film at all. It looks more like a digital transfer of an old VHS tape that had been played 100 times. I have over 200 Blu-rays and none of them look as poor as this. Now I have to find out how to get my money back.
blurayman
Chicago, IL
All versions are identical
October 28, 2011
@Anthry,
Please educate and inform yourself prior to posting comments like this. Both editions that you refer to, "Black cover", and "silver cover", are identical. As a matter of fact, all versions of the 'Jurassic Park' blu-ray are patently identical. The only difference between the two editions that you mention have nothing to do with the film itself. Thus, the differences have nothing to do with the video transfer, or the master used. The only difference between those two editions is the case that they come in. The black cover comes in a Best Buy exclusive steelbook case. The silver cover comes in a standard blu-ray set case, similar to the case used for many other blu-ray sets.
The video transfer of 'Jurassic Park' is very strong. The qualities that you mention will be seen by all viewers, regardless of which edition of the film they purchase. The other reviewer was simply ignorant when it comes to matters of what makes for a high quality video transfer. The other reviewer believed that film grain means that the transfer is poor, or that an error was made causing the grain to be present. In fact, the film grain is more noticeable on these blu-rays for 'Jurassic Park' because the high-def transfer allows us to see a lot more of the original film grain. This is never a bad thing. A lot of people mistake film grain for video or compression noise. The 'Jurassic Park' blu-ray exhibits minimal noise, and many of the scenes are truly reference quality and absolutely flawless. When film grain is removed from a video transfer, the results are often very ugly and artificial. If the other reviewer likes that look, they can easily adjust the settings on their HDTV to eliminate it. All they have to do is turn up any of the noise reduction settings to high. A lot of televisions have many other settings that will remove film grain. Essentially, a user can trick their television into believing that film grain is noise or other artifacts, and get the television to reduce and remove it.
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