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TopCat
23-01-2002, 13:34
Where is the cheapest place to get The Rock (Criterion Collection)

I have been to ********* and play but was wondering if anywhere is cheaper?

Thanks

Top Cat
GAmbrose
23-01-2002, 13:48
I asked the same question this time last week:

http://www.thedvdforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=48453

I ordered it from Play, recieved it today, I'll watch it tonight.

Gary A
Squirtle
23-01-2002, 14:11
Originally posted by GAmbrose


I ordered it from Play, recieved it today, I'll watch it tonight.

Gary A

I ordered it from Play - they sent me it twice and charged me once - nice!!:D
TopCat
23-01-2002, 15:42
Do you fancy selling one?

Top Cat
Squirtle
23-01-2002, 15:46
Nope - soz. Isnt there an R2 version out soon? That should be under £20 from Play etc.

I'm gonna sell it on Ebay for £65!!
TopCat
23-01-2002, 16:05
fair enough! :) are people on ebay that silly?

I heard that "might" be a new R2 version but any word or previews on it? or is it just people hoping because the present R2 version is SO bad?


Thanks

Top Cat
Squirtle
23-01-2002, 16:28
Originally posted by TopCat
fair enough! :) are people on ebay that silly?


Yep - one word 'Criterion'!! :D

I reckon the R2 will be the same as the Criterion extras wise - the same thing happened with the Dir Cut of Armageddon.
john316
23-01-2002, 18:17
Originally posted by Squirtle


Yep - one word 'Criterion'!! :D

I reckon the R2 will be the same as the Criterion extras wise - the same thing happened with the Dir Cut of Armageddon.

Don't count on the DTS track nor it being uncut!
Tobias
24-01-2002, 08:58
I've got the Criterion version and the transfer and DTS soundtrack are incredible !!!
If you can get it - get it. Nuff said.
GAmbrose
24-01-2002, 09:29
I've read 2 reviews which said the DD 5.1 track is actually better than the DTS track.

Anyone comment on this?

Gary A
01keith
24-01-2002, 10:26
I got my copy of The Rock Criterion from Play, last year, it was £25.99.

Don't know if anywhere else is cheaper.
john316
24-01-2002, 13:25
Originally posted by GAmbrose
I've read 2 reviews which said the DD 5.1 track is actually better than the DTS track.

Anyone comment on this?

Gary A

Where from? - the Dolby website! :D
GAmbrose
24-01-2002, 14:42
http://www.dvdfile.com/software/review/dvd-video_3/rock_criterion.html

"Now we get to the big question, "How does the Dolby compare to the DTS?" Let me preface this to mention no tweaking was done in-between comparing the two soundtracks, I kept the volume level consistent when making my audio comparisons. One of the advantages of this Criterion disc compared to most dual Dolby and DTS releases is that you can change audio on the fly, at least on my set up. When flipping between the Dolby and DTS soundtracks, I found the Dolby Digital mix to be more aggressive, not only in the surrounds, but during sequences with a lot of bass, which may suggest that different masters were used. While the DTS audio mix seemed to have more controlled low frequencies, it just didn't have the punch of the Dolby 5.1 mix. The DTS mix seemed to collapse a little more to the front with certain surround effects, especially music, giving the nod to the Dolby track in terms of imaging as well. When I view a Dolby versus DTS disc I'll check the two audio tracks and usually go for the DTS but not this time."

Gary A
john316
24-01-2002, 19:00
Take it from me and many others - the DTS track is better IMO!