'The Mummy Returns' - High-Def Digest Review

[Attebery]

Peter has reviewed 'The Mummy Returns.' He says it's a fun sequel that he enjoyed more than the original. This Blu-ray has excellent video, plus audio and extras that exceed the original HD DVD. Recommended.

Full review here:
http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1442/mummyreturns.html

[D3lta]

Why are the same pictures used for both The Mummy and The Mummy Returns reviews?

[kennerado]

haha whoops

[Blu-News.com]

The Mummy Blu-ray Review is using the pictures intended for the The Mummy Returns Blu-ray Review, based on the HD DVD reviews. So The Mummy Blu-ray review pics are the ones that are wrong.

[ClinicaTerra LTD]

Originally Posted by Blu-News.com

The Mummy Blu-ray Review is using the pictures intended for the The Mummy Returns Blu-ray Review, based on the HD DVD reviews. So The Mummy Blu-ray review pics are the ones that are wrong.

Did you ever get my private message? I've written to you like half a dozen times now; are you getting the messages?

[nickdalodger]

Fingers crossed all the previous HD films get the audio upgrade from Uni, and some (The Game, Field of Dreams) get a picture remaster too!

Nice work so far Uni, me so happy Oh and if you are looking please can we have the bournes asap

[bradavon]

Does this have region coding? I'd like to know what Universal's stance on region coding is, now they use BD.

How does the DTS-HD MA compare with the HD-DVD DD Plus? It's worth remembering the DD Plus is 1.5Mbps. I imagine the DTS-HD MA is better but it may just sound louder.

[gamma626]

how can it be the same encode when Uni. said they were RE-encoding it?

[BlkM383]

Great movie, another must buy for me.

[Mean Gene]

looks like i will have fun trying to sell my hd-dvd editions!!

[bradavon]

Originally Posted by gamma626

how can it be the same encode when Uni. said they were RE-encoding it?

Are you sure?

[gamma626]

" UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., May 15 /PRNewswire/ --

OVERVIEW: Relive one of the most intense action-adventure movies ever with "The Mummy Returns Deluxe Edition" DVD. Now, experience the pulse-pounding action and spectacular special effects like never before from director Stephen Sommers. Digitally restored for optimum picture quality, this deluxe edition is loaded with thrilling bonus features including behind-the-scenes footage, commentaries and a sneak peek and a ticket offer for one of the summer's most anticipated movies "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor." "The Mummy Returns Two-Disc Deluxe Edition" DVD also features an exclusive down loadable digital copy of the film! "

That and another thing that they said which I am still trying to find.

[ben1080p]

The first film is a 4/5 and this is a 3/5 in that case. There is no way the second film is on par to the original imo.

anyway PQ is:

Mummy: 4/5
Mummy Returns: 4.5/5

as for the AQ i wouldnt know

[nelll]

It seems that Uni is serious about the Audio in their films. Are you listening WB? MA in a 1999 film.

[Ken Brown]

Originally Posted by gamma626

" UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., May 15 /PRNewswire/ --

OVERVIEW: Relive one of the most intense action-adventure movies ever with "The Mummy Returns Deluxe Edition" DVD. Now, experience the pulse-pounding action and spectacular special effects like never before from director Stephen Sommers. Digitally restored for optimum picture quality, this deluxe edition is loaded with thrilling bonus features including behind-the-scenes footage, commentaries and a sneak peek and a ticket offer for one of the summer's most anticipated movies "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor." "The Mummy Returns Two-Disc Deluxe Edition" DVD also features an exclusive down loadable digital copy of the film! "

That and another thing that they said which I am still trying to find.

Universal has been referring to the digital restoration that occurred prior to the release of the HD DVD edition. As far as they're concerned, it's still a new transfer of the film since they're marketing the Blu-ray edition toward DVD consumers. They know BD owners who enjoy the film are already going to pick it up whether they outline the state of the transfer or not. Besides, why would a studio remaster a high-def transfer that didn't have any major problems to begin with?