'2012: Special Edition' - High-Def Digest Review

[moviewizguy]

I'm sorry to generalize but those who did not enjoy this film have either been expecting the next Citizen Kane or are cold-hearted, serious people who don't like to be entertained.

[Favelle]

Thanks Lloys for the compliments. Of course, we don't use decimals but if we round your score up, it would come out about the same.



I wouldn't call it seriously lacking, but it's not as aggressive as would be expected for the large-scale action -- which is something I also noticed in the theater.

Weird eh? Can we compensate by running the LFE channel hot? Or does that mess up other levels? My thinking was in the theater that the LFE info was just not there. I've seen movies in that exact theater seat before and been blown away, so I knew it wasn't the equipment (which oftentimes, it is)...


**EDIT**

Oh wow, just actually READ the review and I'm glad you had the same experience I had. Its not just me! So the disc is 100% faithful to the source, so I also agree with the 5/5 score. Good stuff E.

The one slight limitation, which may or may not be observable by certain viewers, is an unconvincing low end, especially for such a loud popcorn flick. This is not to suggest that the bass is wanting or weak. As a matter of fact, it is quite accurate and at times particularly punchy and bombastic for those selected scenes of explosive eruptions. But there's something about the lower frequencies that never truly feels persuasive or all-encompassing. Many on-screen events, particularly the earthquakes sequences, appear to lack intensity and a realistic force which ideally should extend far into the room, yet they don't. Again, many may not think this a major impediment, but for those who love their bass, it's a bit of a letdown. If we simply ignore this one small nitpick, this lossless mix is pure reference quality, and one that will surely be used to demo the sound system.

[Landy]

Great review E. This is a love it or hate it kind of movie, but you stated solid reasons why you liked it and the video/audio sections are very highly detailed. Nice one!

[cheez avenger]

I'm sorry to generalize but those who did not enjoy this film have either been expecting the next Citizen Kane or are cold-hearted, serious people who don't like to be entertained.

Avatar, Inglourious Basterds, and the list goes on and on, were entertaining.

[Dack]

Avatar, Inglourious Basterds, and the list goes on and on, were entertaining.

Plus, you loved G.I. Joe.

[cheez avenger]

Plus, you loved G.I. Joe.

Um, I did.


Ah, shit.

[project-blu]

is this where we poop on each other for liking one film but not another?

[GardenVariety]

Honestly, if you can't enjoy this amazingly cheesy and awesome movie then you should really reconsider why you go to movies. To me, this movie is the epitome of a great blockbuster film that is as entertaining as it gets. The CGI was mindblowing, the sound was breathtaking and the plotline was fun. Seriously, just go into watching this movie with the mindset that it's mindless entertainment at it's finest and I'm sure you'll have a great time. I can't wait to see it on my 106"!

[cheez avenger]

is this where we poop on each other for liking one film but not another?

No, I just said that it blew, and another member (moviewhizkid) said some shit like if I didn't like it, I had no soul! The hell? Is this Southpark? I was responding to him.

[cheez avenger]

Honestly, if you can't enjoy this amazingly cheesy and awesome movie then you should really reconsider why you go to movies. To me, this movie is the epitome of a great blockbuster film that is as entertaining as it gets. The CGI was mindblowing, the sound was breathtaking and the plotline was fun. Seriously, just go into watching this movie with the mindset that it's mindless entertainment at it's finest and I'm sure you'll have a great time. I can't wait to see it on my 106"!

See, so if I didn't like it, I'm an asshole.

[GardenVariety]

See, so if I didn't like it, I'm an asshole.

Never said you where an asshole. I just think that you're not being completely honest with yourself or us. At the very least it was entertaining. Hey, I liked G.I. Joe also so I'm right there with you. Did you watch it in the theater or on a smaller screen?

[cheez avenger]

Never said you where an asshole. I just think that you're not being completely honest with yourself or us. At the very least it was entertaining. Hey, I liked G.I. Joe also so I'm right there with you. Did you watch it in the theater or on a smaller screen?

I'm teasing.


I saw it on a smaller screen. I wish I hadn't, it was a pretty long trip.

[T4C2010]

Can somebody please clarify the use of HD cameras in this movie? I'm not sure I understood that part of the review.

[Favelle]

Honestly, if you can't enjoy this amazingly cheesy and awesome movie then you should really reconsider why you go to movies. To me, this movie is the epitome of a great blockbuster film that is as entertaining as it gets. The CGI was mindblowing, the sound was breathtaking and the plotline was fun. Seriously, just go into watching this movie with the mindset that it's mindless entertainment at it's finest and I'm sure you'll have a great time. I can't wait to see it on my 106"!

Sound was not breathtaking. It SHOULD have been. That's the point. The disc is transparent to the master, but the master is inherently flawed.

[project-blu]

today i had a small accident with a tool i was using helping a customer remove a wheel from a motor. it snapped, and cut into my finger and palm in two different spots. hurt like a son of a bitch for a minute, after that it just bled, but was more funny than anything, as that had never happened before.

my point in sharing this? i also watched 2012 tonite. it wasn't funny once it was over, the pain i sat through. this film is NOT for everyone.

that said, enois's grades on this Blu-ray are SPOT ON. this is a great looking disc, though it has its flaws and quirks, and it sounds fucking awesome. it's a quality release, to be sure!