Casper (1995) 30th Anniversary Edition (4K+2D Blu-ray SteelBook) [France]

[Billy Talent]

Release date: August 13, 2025
Purchase links: ESC Distribution - FNAC
Price: €26.99 (ESC Distribution) - €29.99 (FNAC)

 

[Axel]

Nice glossy finish / Edition FR

 

[Greyback]

Which elements have a metallic sheen? I have read that the effect is very good on windows.

 

[Axel]

Which elements have a metallic sheen? I have read that the effect is very good on windows.

On the windows

Which elements have a metallic sheen? I have read that the effect is very good on windows.

Yes, there are metallic effects on the castle windows and only on the front of the steelbook. The back have nothing

 

[Greyback]

That's frustrating, because the blue colors in particular would have looked great with a metallic sheen.

 

[samdavies]

That's frustrating, because the blue colors in particular would have looked great with a metallic sheen.

Can't say I agree. That would likely involve removing the spot white base, which in turn removes the richness of the colour in the print, as you're contending with bare metal instead. It's fine for silver or gold elements, such as the windows here, but it often ruins primary colours, particularly blue skys.

 

[Greyback]

Can't say I agree. That would likely involve removing the spot white base, which in turn removes the richness of the colour in the print, as you're contending with bare metal instead. It's fine for silver or gold elements, such as the windows here, but it often ruins primary colours, particularly blue skys.

You obviously haven't held a Steelbook with successful metallic effects in your hands yet. The point of a Steelbook is the metallic effects; the white base is not a sign of high quality and should be used very selectively.

Blue looks fantastic with metallic effects. Take a look at the Battleship Steelbook, which is a perfect example of the use of white base. Or, as a more recent example, last year's Atomic Blonde Steelbook, which is truly beautiful.

The ghosts and highlights of the clouds should have been primed in white, because bare metal looks terrible in shades of white.

 

[samdavies]

You obviously haven't held a Steelbook with successful metallic effects in your hands yet. The point of a Steelbook is the metallic effects; the white base is not a sign of high quality and should be used very selectively.

Blue looks fantastic with metallic effects. Take a look at the Battleship Steelbook, which is a perfect example of the use of white base. Or, as a more recent example, last year's Atomic Blonde Steelbook, which is truly beautiful.

The ghosts and highlights of the clouds should have been primed in white, because bare metal looks terrible in shades of white.

Okay. No offence (even though you evidently don't have the same consideration), but you're wrong, and you have no clue what I've held in person. I can have whatever opinion I would like regarding my personal preference when it comes to finishes. It's not to my taste, particularly with skys, as I said.

The point of a steelbook is not the metallic effects at all. It might be to you, but that isn't it's purpose. It's quite simply the form factor. There are literally thounds of steelbooks out there with little to no metallic effects, and many happen to be some of the most highly regarded.

We'll leave it there. I'm not getting into a constant sh!t throwing match with you over two competing personal preferences.