Predator (2D/3D Blu-ray SteelBook) (Zavvi Exclusive) [UK]

[digitalbabe]

Release date: December 8th, 2014
Purchase links:
Predator
Price: £21.99
Notes: Matte Finish. Limited to 3000 Copies
1 disc editon-3D and 2D version on 1 BD disc

 

[blu-steel]

So this is so bad that nobody has posted any pics?

 

[paulboland]

So this is so bad that nobody has posted any pics?

I will post photos when I get delivery I ordered yesterday

 

[LloydJBailey]

£16.99 is better, but I'm thinking to wait till it goes to £12 or under – I feel like it probably will.

 

[karl01]

Under a tenner and I will purchase

 

[Aw 83]

Will wait for a further price drop if it's to happen in no rush at the moment...

 

[C.C. 95]

So this is so bad that nobody has posted any pics?

Here are my humble pics:

Spoiler

 

[lgans316]

Looks good IMO

 

[SteelbookGenius666]

Is that an embossed 3D logo I see?, is the 3d transfer on this any good? if so I might bite at under £15.

 

[merowinger]

prefer this one

 

[carllenc]

 

[C.C. 95]

Is that an embossed 3D logo I see?, is the 3d transfer on this any good? if so I might bite at under £15.

Title and 3d logo are embossed on the Zavvi. I haven't watched it yet, but I have read a lot of testimonials from good sources that say the 3D version is better than the 2D versions (different transfer). I hope there is some truth in that! (Meaning, having a great 3d version is great...but also need a great 2d version as well!!).

 

[SteelbookGenius666]

Title and 3d logo are embossed on the Zavvi. I haven't watched it yet, but I have read a lot of testimonials from good sources that say the 3D version is better than the 2D versions (different transfer). I hope there is some truth in that! (Meaning, having a great 3d version is great...but also need a great 2d version as well!!).

Thank's for the info buddy, surprised this hasn't had a remastered steel like Robocop and Rocky, could do with one.

 

[lgans316]

IMO, the MPEG-2 encoded transfer is better than this claymation wax motion transfer.

 

[burtbird]

Doesn't this release include both transfers though? I'll probably get it when/if it drops below a tenner, it seems doubtful we'll ever get a decent HD release of Predator, at least this side of consumer 4K releases

 

[Ranavalone]

Doesn't this release include both transfers though?

No, there is just one combined 3D+2D disk created from the newer HD master, which is commonly referred to as the "wax museum" version.

 

[C.C. 95]

No, there is just one combined 3D+2D disk created from the newer HD master, which is commonly referred to as the "wax museum" version.

Yes, this version is NOT the 'wax museum' transfer.

 

[Ranavalone]

Yes, this version is NOT the 'wax museum' transfer.

So, you reckon all the reviewers, e.g., at highdefdigest.com, blu-ray.com, avforums.com, hometheaterforum.com all got their facts wrong in their Predator 3D Blu-ray reviews?

"hugely disappointing transfer from the Ultimate Hunter Edition", "But let us just confirm that this 3D version is taken from the same DNR’d Ultimate Waxfest Edition that horrified us all back in 2010", "The 2D transfer is the identical one from the highly denigrated 2010 release, and the 3D rendering has used this same digitally scrubbed master for its conversion" ...

 

[Graphic_Delusions]

I had no idea the BBFC downgraded the certificate from 18 to 15.

How times have changed..

 

[C.C. 95]

So, you reckon all the reviewers, e.g., at highdefdigest.com, blu-ray.com, avforums.com, hometheaterforum.com all got their facts wrong in their Predator 3D Blu-ray reviews?

"hugely disappointing transfer from the Ultimate Hunter Edition", "But let us just confirm that this 3D version is taken from the same DNR’d Ultimate Waxfest Edition that horrified us all back in 2010", "The 2D transfer is the identical one from the highly denigrated 2010 release, and the 3D rendering has used this same digitally scrubbed master for its conversion" ...

What I do know for certain, is the Zavvi 3D is the version using a modern codec, and this transfer was signed off on by the DP, Donald MacAlpine. What is also true, is both the 2008 transfer and the Zavvi 3D edition both
come from less than great source materials (i.e. They did the best they could).
It becomes a subjective matter of taste, though we know the DP of film prefers the version on the Zavvi 3D.
(Strangely, that is not always a great thing. Example: Michael Mann wanted Public Enemies to look like a videotaped mess). Just check them out and see which one suits you.

 

[Ranavalone]

What I do know for certain, is the Zavvi 3D is the version using a modern codec, and this transfer was signed off on by the DP, Donald MacAlpine.

Yes, this (and every other Predator 3D) release is based on the 2010 MPEG-4 MVC encoded, heavily DNR'd Ultimate Hunter Edition, commonly known as the "wax museum" transfer.

The first, year 2008 release was a low bit-rate MPEG-2 encoded transfer which had a different set of problems.

Yes, this version is NOT the 'wax museum' transfer.

If you are still of this opinion, I'd suggest reading a few Predator UHE or Predator 3D Blu-ray reviews or comparing the 2008 Blu-ray with this release.