Das Boot - Superbit

kberg
kberg Posts: 974
edited November 2003 in Music & Movies
Being one of my favorite movies, I have the DD version, but was wondering if any of you folks have compared this to the Superbit version in DTS. Would it be worth the re-buy? I bought the DTS version of Saving Private Ryan and WHAT A SOUND DIFFERENCE THAT WAS!

I think it sucks that Das Boot is still spread over two sides, but I'm sure that's simply due to length while still maintaining A/V quality.
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  • Dr. Spec
    Dr. Spec Posts: 3,780
    edited November 2003
    Big review on the differences over at HTF. The Superbit version apparently has a better looking picture, and it's pretty obvious with a quality player.

    The decision was more split on the sound. Not so much as an obvious improvement with the DTS, and surprisingly, a bit less bass power (if I recall). And the sound track was already weak compared to U-571. In fact I always bump the sub a few clicks for Das Boot and the bass comes right into line with U-571.

    Finally (again IIRC) the German soundtrack is not available, only the English voice over, which sucks IMO. The proper way to watch Das Boot is in German with English subtitles.
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  • kberg
    kberg Posts: 974
    edited November 2003
    Originally posted by Dr. Spec

    Finally (again IIRC) the German soundtrack is not available, only the English voice over, which sucks IMO. The proper way to watch Das Boot is in German with English subtitles.

    That's the ONLY way I watch it, too (German with English subtitles), so that takes this one out of the re-buy option. Thanks, Doc.
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  • Dr. Spec
    Dr. Spec Posts: 3,780
    edited November 2003
    Kev - double check that - going from memory. Big review over at HTF, I think.

    Edit:

    http://www.dvdangle.com/reviews/review.php?Id=3069

    It does have German.

    This review is in the minority about the PQ. He likes the DTS too.
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  • Dr. Spec
    Dr. Spec Posts: 3,780
    edited November 2003
    http://www.dvdreview.com/fullreviews/das_boot__superbit.shtml

    http://www.dvdverdict.com/reviews/dasbootsuperbit.shtml

    http://dvd.ign.com/articles/388/388666p1.html?fromint=1

    http://www.dvdtalk.com/dvdsavant/s756boot.html

    http://www.dvdtalk.com/dvdsavant/s756boot.html

    More reviews. If you can find it pretty reasonable, pick me one up too and I'll pay you for it.
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  • kberg
    kberg Posts: 974
    edited November 2003
    Thanks for the links, Doc. Looks like I may be swaying back to buying this one, if the price is right. I'll keep an eye out.
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