The Duchess

Ron-P
Ron-P Posts: 8,520
edited July 2009 in Music & Movies
Finally got around to watching this and wow, quite an impressive film; from the amazing cinematography, the acting, to the story (based on a true one), this film delivers.
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  • AudioGenics
    AudioGenics Posts: 2,567
    edited July 2009
    Keira Knightley.

    my vote yes
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  • kuntasensei
    kuntasensei Posts: 3,263
    edited July 2009
    Watched this night before last. I was impressed with the movie, but something seemed off about the video. A lot of scenes on the BD seemed oddly washed out. It bothered me so much that after the movie, I gave my projector a re-check with the AVS HD patterns and double checked with GetGray. I even did a quick grayscale check with my EyeOne. All is well with my Z2000, so I'm guessing it was just the movie. (Funny how I spent almost as much time checking and tweaking my gear as I did actually watching the movie. Damn stupid home theater habit!)
    Equipment list:
    Onkyo TX-NR3010 9.2 AVR
    Emotiva XPA-3 amp
    Polk RTi70 mains, CSi40 center, RTi38 surrounds, RTi28 rears and heights
    SVS 20-39CS+ subwoofer powered by Crown XLS1500
    Oppo BDP-93 Blu-ray player
    DarbeeVision DVP5000 video processor
    Epson 8500UB 1080p projector
    Elite Screens Sable 120" CineWhite screen
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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited July 2009
    I saw this awhile back on BD. As I recall I enjoyed it, though I think I had some issues with Keira's performance. Something didn't ring true. I didn't see much depth in a very meaty role. Fiennes was awesome in a terrificly understated and subtle performance. None of the chairs in the 17th/18th century looked comfortable :p.

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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