Master and Commander Tuesday

Billm57
Billm57 Posts: 689
edited May 2004 in Music & Movies
anyone else picking this one up? Got mine over the weekend through an e-tailer. looks and sounds just great although I havent had a chance to actually sit and watch it through yet. (alreayd saw it at the thetaer anyway)
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited April 2004
    Originally posted by Billm57
    anyone else picking this one up? Got mine over the weekend through an e-tailer. looks and sounds just great although I havent had a chance to actually sit and watch it through yet. (alreayd saw it at the thetaer anyway)

    Yes! I've been looking forward too it. Heard real good things. Gotta get the DTS version, although it costs a bit more.

    How would you rate it?
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited April 2004
    I renting it for sure.
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  • Billm57
    Billm57 Posts: 689
    edited April 2004
    Originally posted by Demiurge
    Yes! I've been looking forward too it. Heard real good things. Gotta get the DTS version, although it costs a bit more.

    How would you rate it?
    the single disc version has dts..i didnt buy the 2 disc as i dont really care about extras.. the movie is samee on the single disc audio and video wise
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited April 2004
    Originally posted by Billm57
    the single disc version has dts..i didnt buy the 2 disc as i dont really care about extras..movie wise it s the exact same on the single disc audio and video wise

    Didn't know that. Duly noted.
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  • hamzahsh
    hamzahsh Posts: 439
    edited April 2004
    Originally posted by Billm57
    the single disc version has dts..i didnt buy the 2 disc as i dont really care about extras..movie wise it s the exact same on the single disc audio and video wise

    If the price difference is not much then I'll get the single-disc version as well.

    SAVE YOUR MONEY AND GET ANOTHER DVD! :D:p
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  • Billm57
    Billm57 Posts: 689
    edited April 2004
    dont get me wrong..if you are into extras and all the 2 disc is suppose to be a kick **** package..but for me its all about the movie..otherwise its about an 7-10 buck dfference in price
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  • kberg
    kberg Posts: 974
    edited April 2004
    From one of the review articles from Rotten Tomatoes regarding the sound quality of this DVD...

    Saving Private Ryan is considered to be the cream of the crop, but we have a new contender on the block.
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,520
    edited April 2004
    Just got back from picking up the 2-disk SE and Haunted Mansion. Gonna be a very nice movie viewing weekend.
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  • Grimster74
    Grimster74 Posts: 2,576
    edited April 2004
    Myself, just picked up the same thing Ron-P did.
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  • acdds
    acdds Posts: 253
    edited April 2004
    I watched it this afternoon and the DTS version is really good. The sound during the cannon shots feel like they could knock you off the couch. Good movie!
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited April 2004
    Awesome. Can't wait to pick this one up this weekend.
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  • setzer808
    setzer808 Posts: 173
    edited April 2004
    Loved it. I agree with the comment about the ship-creaking sounds really putting you "in" the locations. The canon blasts and wave crashes are some serious bass expositions as well....and it was a great movie to boot!
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  • hamzahsh
    hamzahsh Posts: 439
    edited April 2004
    Originally posted by hamzahsh
    If the price difference is not much then I'll get the single-disc version as well.

    SAVE YOUR MONEY AND GET ANOTHER DVD! :D:p

    All right guys! I take my words back and I was wrong. It is worth to pay extra and get 2-Disc version than single disc version.

    I loved the M&C-FSOTW 2-DISC Edition so much that I ended up paying extra bucks for it instead, of single disc version. It includes a map, booklet and second disc with lot of extras. It is also heavy and looks great like a book.

    I vote for 2-Disc Editon!;)
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited April 2004
    Originally posted by hamzahsh
    All right guys! I take my words back and I was wrong. It is worth to pay extra and get 2-Disc version than single disc version.

    I loved the M&C-FSOTW 2-DISC Edition so much that I ended up paying extra bucks for it instead, of single disc version. It includes a map, booklet and second disc with lot of extras. It is also heavy and looks great like a book.

    I vote for 2-Disc Editon!;)

    The woman and I got it and watched it last night rather than this weekend. I took the plunge and bought the 2-disc version. SOUND WAS INCREDIBLE! Well worth the X-tra money, IMO.
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  • Dr. Spec
    Dr. Spec Posts: 3,780
    edited April 2004
    I liked it - good character development, complex interplay between the main characters, solid acting, beautiful cinematography, awesome sets and special FX, and exciting action scenes.

    The lack of EE in the picture was a blessing compared to Pirates OTC (ugh). Overall the visual presentation was nicely muted and very film-like - a pleasure to watch.

    SQ was outstanding - it responded very well to force matrix (DTS-ES), with tons of rear channel effects. Surround effects and transients were sharp during the battle scenes (a dts hallmark), and vocals were clear as a bell. Cannon blasts were deep and very powerful, as were the waves crashing overboard during the storm.

    Overall, nicely done and a solid addition to the movie collection. Doc's rating 8.5/10.
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  • kuntasensei
    kuntasensei Posts: 3,263
    edited April 2004
    BTW: Though the DVD doesn't seem to make any mention of it, Master And Commander was theatrically released in DD-EX according to Dolby's website. Usually, this means the DTS track is DTS-ES Matrix, even if it isn't flagged as such, since the same master with the matrixed surround info was used. It definitely sounds like it!

    And BASS? Jesus... this may be my new demo disc when people ask why I got the SVS. The cannon fire is amazing!
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited April 2004
    I have a copy of the 2 disc set. Did anyones extras disc come packaged in a lame paper sleeve? Mine did. Pretty cheap if you ask me.
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  • kuntasensei
    kuntasensei Posts: 3,263
    edited April 2004
    My extras disc was on a spindle, but Best Buy was putting limited edition discs with trailers and a 30 minute documentary in paper sleeves inside their copies. As far as I know, this was a BB exclusive. You sure that's not what you have?
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited April 2004
    That could be it. I am borrowing it from a friend.
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  • hamzahsh
    hamzahsh Posts: 439
    edited April 2004
    MASTER AND COMMANDER: THE FAR SIDE OF THE WORLD 2-Disc Edition Review!

    PICTURE QUALITY: The film quality is razor sharp and colours are more natural and life-like. High-Defintion transfer definitely shows its strength here. No NTSC artifacts and grain appearance visible. One word, top notch transfer!. Shadow details and night scenes were done perfectly. The fog scenes were very delightful and breathtaking to watch. Overall a historical gem which takes you back in the time.

    SOUND QUALITY: Not a flagged "DD EX" or "DTS-ES" but I had to force it on my Yamaha RX-V1400. Soundtrack is really astounding and powerful. Very detailed and refined and more true-to-life. LFE is very deep and clean. If you want to demo a true CANNON sound on your home theater system this is the movie you're looking for. Surrounds were louder and more noticible and quite enveloping and active. Overall a solid representation of the state-of-the-art soundtrack.

    ;)
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,520
    edited April 2004
    Thost square-rigger cannon battles are my new demo scenes. It doesn't get much better or more real.

    The 2-disk SE is reminiscent of the Lord of the Rings box sets, very nicely done.

    Damn fine film!
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited April 2004
    Watched it this weekend twice and enjoyed the picture a great deal. Being a bit of an old salt myself I like a good sea-faring picture anyway, great cannon and fighting sequences even mixed in with classical music. Loved it when Crowe found the music score on the Acheron and stopped to look at that amongst everything else.

    I would love to see another one, the door is open for it.

    I agree with the others about the PQ and found the many little sub-plots very entertaining.

    RT1 gives a 9 out of 10.:D
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited April 2004
    Originally posted by Ron-P
    Thost square-rigger cannon battles are my new demo scenes. It doesn't get much better or more real.

    The 2-disk SE is reminiscent of the Lord of the Rings box sets, very nicely done.

    Damn fine film!

    Yeah and it's times like these I wish I had a better system. Loved that stuff!
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited April 2004
    Originally posted by Shizelbs
    I have a copy of the 2 disc set. Did anyones extras disc come packaged in a lame paper sleeve? Mine did. Pretty cheap if you ask me.

    Shelby,

    I bought it over the weekend. if you haven't watched it yet.. come over and we'll crank up the ol SVS and make the walls shake. ha ha ha.

    P.S. I haven't watched it yet myself. ;)
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited April 2004
    Mine was packaged exactly like the LOTR:EE dvds
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited April 2004
    i had no calling whatsoever to see this movie when it was in the theaters, can not even say why. did not consider this for home theater viewing either, but it seems many of your opinions are making me change my mind. think i'll at least give it a rent. thanx guys.
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  • wrxmy02
    wrxmy02 Posts: 92
    edited April 2004
    When they are below deck you hear your fellow mates on top walking around. The cannon balls ripping through the wooden hull
    .. wood cracklin and splintering..Very well done.

    Glad they din't eat any turtles,Darwin would of rolled over in his grave.
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited April 2004
    Originally posted by danger boy
    Shelby,

    I bought it over the weekend. if you haven't watched it yet.. come over and we'll crank up the ol SVS and make the walls shake. ha ha ha.

    P.S. I haven't watched it yet myself. ;)

    Deal. I watched it this afternoon. I was totally impressed by the SQ, but, with my Sony sub, I realize I am not getting the full effect.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited April 2004
    most any evening is good for me Shelby, except this Sat night. It's Bloomsday race on Sun. and i have to work early. :(
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited May 2004
    Shelby, and everyone else...

    i watched Master and Commander last night. i throughly enjoyed the hell out of it. Sound was incredible in dts. i'll have to check out the DD track as well. just a good well done movie. Russel Crowe does great
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