mfedley Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Hi All, After taking a break from the forum for a couple of weeks, I have decided to re-try the second DTV movie weekend which runs from Thursday night to Monday. The movie this time should attract a wider audience than 'Sin City', along with being a more common title. The movie for this weekend is: The Fifth Element People are free to write their views of the movie from Thursday night onwards. Comments before Thursday night should be strictly linked to either sourcing the movie (specials) to general questions about the different versions out there etc etc. I'll also ask people who don't have anything constructive to say to leave your comments to yourself. They are not wanted in this thread and should be left to the General & Miscellaneous Thread. Just to let people know, I won't be posting often anymore but have decided to have another go at the forum as things seemed to have settled down. Bring on Thursday Night !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roachy Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Nice to see you back! I'll be in on this one. Haven't watched it for a while and not since the new projector so should be fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACCA350 Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Wooohooo..........I picked up the BD ages ago and have been waiting for a good excuse to give it a full spin.........count me in cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbar Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 I'm in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Bitey Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I watched it last weekend However, some imagary is still fresh in my mind :-) Cheers, Pervey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajm1503559545 Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Yeah, what the hell. I could stand to see Mila Jovovich semi-nude again - if I have to! I'm in. .... and nice to see you back Matthew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDL Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Yes although I watched it a few weeks ago I might give it another spin. Been trying to watch a lot of the old HD DVD's I picked up of late and haven't bought anything in a couple of weeks but as ajm said nothing wrong with seeing half naked mila. Big Badda Boom! How about a spoiler someone might read this and it could give it all away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDL Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Are you referring to the semi naked milla or "Big Badda Boom"?I've watched this film several times and never noticed the former - THANKS for spoiling my opportunity to notice it for the first time edit: the latter happens in the first 15mins, hardly giving it all away Good choice though. Welcome back Matthew and hope this takes off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty boop Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 actually got this one so yeah I'm in like macca looking forward to this one, originally had this on DVD, then superbit and hddvd followed with BD now so yeah why not ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50mxe20 Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 actually got this one so yeah I'm in like macca looking forward to this one, originally had this on DVD, then superbit and hddvd followed with BD now so yeah why not ! I might STILL have all three!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
com59841503560232 Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 actually got this one so yeah I'm in like macca looking forward to this one, originally had this on DVD, then superbit and hddvd followed with BD now so yeah why not ! I also have all four, but haven't watched the blu yet, so I'm in. Good to see you back Matthew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pathfinderti Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 (edited) Believe it or not I'm also in on this little foray !!!!!!!! Pre History: Bought this about the same time as Chops_ or maybe a little earlier, it was without doubt one of the best authored dvd releases back then, but what do you expect from the frogs. In addition purchased the German 2 Disc Deluxe Edition in 2005 while actually in Munster,Westfalen Germany, stilled sealed and unwatched. Also have the Superbit Edition which is my reference disc ATM. So come on bluray, how much improvement in detail will we actually see over the superbit version.... OOPS: Forgot to mention that my Bluray version is Region A Cheers pathfinderti Edited July 14, 2009 by pathfinderti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfedley Posted July 14, 2009 Author Share Posted July 14, 2009 It's good to see that people are looking forward to see this movie. I can't remember the last time I watched it (it must be around 9 months ago). Don't know about anyone else, but I would love to hear what people think of the PQ upgrade between SB, DVD, Blu-Ray etc. I've also found a review from Stephen Dawson that I'll post on Thursday that has screenshots between the normal DVD, original US Blu-Ray release and the reminted version. My understanding is the Australian version is the reminted version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pathfinderti Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 (edited) You didn't happen to be at a conference in Munster in 2005 did you (June/july from memory)? Chops _Off track, Yep, this is getting freaky, and please don't ask me which one, if your familiar with Munster you'll know where, I may even have talked to or walked past you, I guess that's serendipity rearing it's head yet once again. !!!!! Das Funfte Element was purchased from Karstadt they had a great dvd section back then but due to economy restraints have downsized somewhat, another great place was Saturn now suffering a similar disposition, ironically I will be there again for Xmas/New year and can't wait to see what they have available in bluray, I also have Amazon.de there as well. !!!!! Cheers pathfinderti Edited July 15, 2009 by pathfinderti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfedley Posted July 15, 2009 Author Share Posted July 15, 2009 Bump.... On another note, Highdefdigest has produced an interesting article on giving a Score for Blu-Ray studios for the first half of the year. It's a reasonably interesting read... http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Dre...eport_Card/3058 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
709er Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Bump....On another note, Highdefdigest has produced an interesting article on giving a Score for Blu-Ray studios for the first half of the year. It's a reasonably interesting read... http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Dre...eport_Card/3058 Yes indeed It would be interesting to have an overall average all things considered such as number, age and popularity of titles. Easy for Criterion to look good with so few releases I am looking forward to the Fifth Element viewing/discussion session. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pc9630 Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 This was my first BD always enjoyed it, sadly have to wait for my lil girl to be in bed (wife thinks Ruby Rock scene on shuttle is too provacative for her) but my son who NEVER watches my movies because Im an old fart and he does know better will enjoy it if I tie him down. so yeah good call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pathfinderti Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 (edited) Yes I have been a huge Gary Oldman fan for years, and like all his immediate genre he tends to appear only in Cult Movies. Cheers pathfinderti Edited July 15, 2009 by pathfinderti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pathfinderti Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 LOL_Chopsus,Chopsus,Chopsus _ Dude I think your confusing me with the Hefner's who live just down the road Cheers pathfinderti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
709er Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 (edited) Well - it looks like I'm going to be first. After having this blu ray in my cupboard for over 18 months - unwatched - it was a pleasure to pull it out and give it a spin. Haven’t watched this on anything since laserdisc, but was aware of the excellent blu reviews. All I can say is WOW. Totally lived up to expectation in both PQ, AQ and film itself. Thought I’d list few noticeable moments rather than trying to review the film as such. Particularly detailed - the golden key - Cornelius’s bloodshot eye (at the command centre) - everything in the command centre - Leeloo’s face when perched on the side of Korben’s apartment - the Diva's blue foam head extension (almost like a teletubbie) - Zorg’s eye twitching - Korben’s display shelf - freckles on the stewardess - the blue room on Fhloston Great sound - opening credits great low bass - big bad spaceball hurtling towards earth - explosion after pushing the red button - activation of the stones Weird clothes - Zorg’s plastic rainbow coat - Corbin’s orange rubber tank top - Leeloo’s bandages Weird hair - Leeloo’s - Zorg’s - Ruby’s blond phallic frontal hair extension Memorable quotes - “Intimate is a stud muffin’s middle name” Even Chris Rock’s Ruby Rodd who used to annoy the “c” out of me was funny - as it was meant to be. Likewise, humor from all angles - Korben’s Mum. Ian Holm’s Cornelius, Gary Oldmans uber wierd Zorg. Great visuals, colour and..... a personal pleasure - a romantic end Definitely a classic. Die Hard in the 23rd century - with so much eye candy it cannot be ignored. Disc specs. AUS release Region ABC PCM 5:1 2.35:1 Edited July 17, 2009 by 709er Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbar Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 (edited) What can I say, third viewing this year and never fails to please. Excellent PQ and AQ and they kept enough grain in it to match the theatrical version. Definitely a feel good action flick and well worth having in ones collection alongside Serenity and the such. Maybe that can be next weeks viewing or possibly Defiance or Gran Torino? Edited July 16, 2009 by bbar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevyn72 Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Well just finished watching this one again. What can I say? I don't care how many times I see this movie, it's still cool!! Some stats..... US release remastered, region free with both LPCM & DD TrueHD. Viewed with a JVC HD350 on a OZTS 110" 16:9 Magestic screen with evo3D. Audio bitstreamed from a Pana BD30 via an Onkyo 705 to an Elektra Theatron and finally to Paradigm Signature series spreakers. PQ = Awesome AQ = I found the DD TrueHD to be a more dynamic than the PCM sound track, both were excellent though. 709er, have to agree with the LFE on the opening sequences, had bits rattling all around the room! As for weird clothing, how about the Mangalores when they turned up at the departure gate to try and claim the boarding passes for the trip to Fhloston paradise? Definitely a feel good action flick and well worth having in ones collection alongside Serenity and the such.Maybe that can be next weeks viewing or possibly Defiance or Gran Torino? Oh yeah, I've watched this one at least 10 times already (on HD DVD) but I would be up for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfedley Posted July 16, 2009 Author Share Posted July 16, 2009 Some interesting reading in relation to the DVD/Original Blu/Remastered Blu versions.... http://www.hifi-writer.com/he/bdreviews/fifthelement.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mfedley Posted July 18, 2009 Author Share Posted July 18, 2009 I ended up watching it on Thursday night and tonight. I must say that I was very impressed with the PQ compared to the normal DVD. It is definately a very good transfer. The AQ is also strong but is only really held back by the age of the film. I'm only comparing this to some of the newest movies. There are some close to references AQ parts in the movie though..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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