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RegniL · 11-09-2000, 07:54 AM

hey! where are the reviews for these movies? these are the only two movies i really care about! transformers was just released on dvd.. and you guys gave a review on gi joe! gi joe is cool, but it's not as cool as transformers!!! :P and gladiator is just the craziest movie of the summer, and it hasn't gotten a review yet.. it's 2 weeks away from it's release, and even though i'm going to get it, i'd like to read the review on it anyway!
i just like to rant.. so yeah...

Dominik Pfleghaar · 11-09-2000, 12:12 PM

My guess is that the studios didn't give any review discs away (yet).

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samuelk · 11-09-2000, 02:16 PM

Search this forum and the forum at DVDTalk.com. There are a couple of reviews out there that I've read for Transformers: the Movie.

Rock · 11-09-2000, 06:15 PM

Dom, are you now making up imaginary posts in your head? And, to make matters worse, then responding to them on the real board?

Dude, you may want to lay off the drugs.

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samuelk · 11-09-2000, 06:35 PM

Hehe.

Dominik Pfleghaar · 11-09-2000, 11:24 PM

What are you talking about, pebbles?

eltravi · 11-10-2000, 01:04 AM

Don't know where you guys are looking, but there is a Gladiator review up already...lol

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RegniL · 11-10-2000, 05:04 AM

eltravi! haha, yeah, it just came on a day after i posted this! awesome awesome disc!

Vertigo · 11-10-2000, 06:25 AM

Either I put this here or start a new post entitled, "Hi, My Name is Vertigo and I'm a DVDaholic."

Today, I bought my dream machine, a Pro Elite 610HD. Great price, immediate delivery, and, though it gave three guys hernias, they got it up the stairs with out even a smudge on the luscious finish. And, I got it set up and working perfectly in less than two hours (a record for me). Okay, here's the point. What really sent me over the moon: the dealer gave me a copy of Gladiator. And RegniL, awesome, awesome doesn't begin to describe it. Get ready for your new reference-demo disc folks.

eltravi · 11-10-2000, 06:50 AM

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***chlngr1970*** · 11-10-2000, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Vertigo:
Today, I bought my dream machine, a Pro Elite 610HD.

Congrats on the new TV. I am envious of your new toy to say the least. You will be giving us a full review of the Pioneer, as well as your early copy of Gladiator, I hope

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RegniL · 11-14-2000, 09:06 AM

vertigo> your post gives me shivers down my spine! you lucky SOB! :P

General Phoenix · 11-15-2000, 07:55 AM

Well, Vertigo, you beat me! My store doesn't even get the DVD until tonight...

Let's just see who gets their review up first!

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Vertigo · 11-15-2000, 05:15 PM

Gladiator was the first dvd I played on my new Elite 610-HD and DV-37. Now that I've spun a few other discs, including Fifth Element, the opening scene of Lost In Space, and, last night, Perfect Storm, I think I can separate my awe for the Elite monitor and player from my awe for Gladiator. I'm no reviewer, but here are a few "first" impressions.

Gladiator is an absolutely gorgeous dvd. Beautiful transfer; couldn't find a flaw anywhere. I have a Denon AVR 4800, so I could play it DTS-ES, albeit matrix not discrete. The sound seemed rich, full, and well-balanced. Dialogue is very clear. The back effects channel was used judiciously, blending into a total envelope of sound. The opening battle scene is where I heard the most "localized" ES, with arrows and tar pots flying overhead from rear to front. Gladiator, of course, isn't a sub thumper like T2 or JP, so don't expect the windows to be shaking. I'm still working my way through the supplement disc; tons of stuff, excellently done. IMO, Dreamworks has done a great job, and most of you are going to be thrilled. I say "most" because you can always count on someone having a contrary view.

11-09-2000, 07:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
RegniL Actor Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: new westminster, bc, canada	gladiator & transformers reviews?? hey! where are the reviews for these movies? these are the only two movies i really care about! transformers was just released on dvd.. and you guys gave a review on gi joe! gi joe is cool, but it's not as cool as transformers!!! :P and gladiator is just the craziest movie of the summer, and it hasn't gotten a review yet.. it's 2 weeks away from it's release, and even though i'm going to get it, i'd like to read the review on it anyway! i just like to rant.. so yeah...

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11-09-2000, 12:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dominik Pfleghaar Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Elm Street 123	My guess is that the studios didn't give any review discs away (yet). ------------------ Unca Dom dvdfile.com Administrator pfleghaar@dvdfile.com My HT My dvd collection

11-09-2000, 02:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
samuelk Actor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Raleigh, NC, USA	Search this forum and the forum at DVDTalk.com. There are a couple of reviews out there that I've read for Transformers: the Movie.

11-09-2000, 06:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rock Cunning Linguist Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Parts Unknown	Dom, are you now making up imaginary posts in your head? And, to make matters worse, then responding to them on the real board? Dude, you may want to lay off the drugs. ------------------ DVDFile.Com Administrator TheGreatOne@DVDFile.com My [partial] DVD List The VCR industry in the 1800s was more primitive than today, largely because VCRs wouldn't be invented for another 75 years or so. [This message has been edited by Rock (edited 11-10-2000).]

11-09-2000, 06:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
samuelk Actor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Raleigh, NC, USA	Hehe.

11-09-2000, 11:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
Dominik Pfleghaar Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Elm Street 123	What are you talking about, pebbles?

11-10-2000, 01:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
eltravi Actor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Tigard, OR, US	Don't know where you guys are looking, but there is a Gladiator review up already...lol ------------------ Cinema is everything to me. I live and breathe films -- I even eat them!" -- Lucio Fulci Reviewer & Editor DVD Maniacs "Cult & Horror on DVD"

11-10-2000, 05:04 AM	#8 (permalink)
RegniL Actor Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: new westminster, bc, canada	eltravi! haha, yeah, it just came on a day after i posted this! awesome awesome disc!

11-10-2000, 06:25 AM	#9 (permalink)
Vertigo Actor Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: San Francisco, CA, USA	Either I put this here or start a new post entitled, "Hi, My Name is Vertigo and I'm a DVDaholic." Today, I bought my dream machine, a Pro Elite 610HD. Great price, immediate delivery, and, though it gave three guys hernias, they got it up the stairs with out even a smudge on the luscious finish. And, I got it set up and working perfectly in less than two hours (a record for me). Okay, here's the point. What really sent me over the moon: the dealer gave me a copy of Gladiator. And RegniL, awesome, awesome doesn't begin to describe it. Get ready for your new reference-demo disc folks.

11-10-2000, 06:50 AM	#10 (permalink)
eltravi Actor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Tigard, OR, US	------------------ Cinema is everything to me. I live and breathe films -- I even eat them!" -- Lucio Fulci Reviewer & Editor DVD Maniacs "Cult & Horror on DVD"

11-14-2000, 09:06 AM	#12 (permalink)
RegniL Actor Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: new westminster, bc, canada	vertigo> your post gives me shivers down my spine! you lucky SOB! :P

11-15-2000, 07:55 AM	#13 (permalink)
General Phoenix Supporting Actor Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: McKinney, TX - USA	Well, Vertigo, you beat me! My store doesn't even get the DVD until tonight... Let's just see who gets their review up first! ------------------ -= 3DGladiators Premier Forum Administrator =- http://www.3dgladiators.com/forums/ubb/Ultimate.cgi [This message has been edited by General Phoenix (edited 11-14-2000).]

11-15-2000, 05:15 PM	#14 (permalink)
Vertigo Actor Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: San Francisco, CA, USA	Gladiator was the first dvd I played on my new Elite 610-HD and DV-37. Now that I've spun a few other discs, including Fifth Element, the opening scene of Lost In Space, and, last night, Perfect Storm, I think I can separate my awe for the Elite monitor and player from my awe for Gladiator. I'm no reviewer, but here are a few "first" impressions. Gladiator is an absolutely gorgeous dvd. Beautiful transfer; couldn't find a flaw anywhere. I have a Denon AVR 4800, so I could play it DTS-ES, albeit matrix not discrete. The sound seemed rich, full, and well-balanced. Dialogue is very clear. The back effects channel was used judiciously, blending into a total envelope of sound. The opening battle scene is where I heard the most "localized" ES, with arrows and tar pots flying overhead from rear to front. Gladiator, of course, isn't a sub thumper like T2 or JP, so don't expect the windows to be shaking. I'm still working my way through the supplement disc; tons of stuff, excellently done. IMO, Dreamworks has done a great job, and most of you are going to be thrilled. I say "most" because you can always count on someone having a contrary view.