'The Chronicles of Riddick' - High-Def Digest Review

[Attebery]

Peter has reviewed 'The Chronicles of Riddick.' He says this is a silly, but entertaining popcorn movie. This Blu-ray has great video and audio and mucho supplements. Worth a look.

Full review here:
http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/2107...esriddick.html

[theHDphantom]

The DTS track on the HD DVD release was rocking my system really, really well. I wonder how much of a step-up this DTS HD-MA track really is....

[Master X]

I cant wait for Riddick 2, in the new OPM he said they were writing it now!

[-zombie-]

I love this movie. Can't wait to see it on Blu. I think I may be the only one who didn't care for Pitch Black but liked TCOR.

[Maxx_75]

As with PB I really loved this movie. It was cool to see Riddick in the real world etc. Also M is in this.

[lbhocky19]

i hated it the first time i watched that was when i downloaded a theater rip and watched on a cowon portable video player
i saw it in hd on tv and was shocked how awesome it was

and i thought the hd dvd audio was fantastic i may upgrade just for the increase cause this is one of the coolest sound experiences ive had the bass is amazing

[Biggiesized]

I don't understand your review, Peter. You give the picture quality rating nothing but superlatives, but then rate it a 4.5/5. What gives?

[zaphod]

The audio on the 'Chronicles of Riddick' HD DVD was a disappointment -- a Dolby Digital-Plus track that, while good, cried out for the high-res audio treatment. Universal has heeded that call, and given us a DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround track (48kHz/24-bit). The uptick is noticeable, and in some aspects, quite substantial.

Dang. To triple-dip or not to triple-dip, that is the question.

Does the BD really offer that much of an upgrade in the AQ department over the HD DVD? What do other purple jurples think?

[JimboJohnson]

I like this film and have never understood why people disliked it... I always thought it had a Warhammer 40k feel to it which I loved as a kid. I was disappointed it did so badly because I wanted to see the story continue, glad there is talk of a sequel!

[OneManShow]

Originally Posted by Attebery

Peter has reviewed 'The Chronicles of Riddick.' He says this is a silly, but entertaining popcorn movie. This Blu-ray has great video and audio and mucho supplements. Worth a look.

Full review here:
http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/2107...esriddick.html

I'll definitely be upgrading from my DVD copy.

The Chronicles of Riddick grew on me. I thought it was just ok at first and after repeat viewings, I've enjoyed it more than Pitch Black.

[skywalkr2]

All these glowing endorsements make me think I must have missed something. I could never get through the first 30 minutes... I just bored me to tears. Did I miss something? Should I give it another go?

[D_Strasse]

I actually really liked this movie as well, from the first viewing on.

I will admit that with subsequent viewings some parts drag, expecially the part where he returns to the planet and the meets back up with the priest. Overall though, a very enjoyable piece of sci-fi popcorn.

[GizmoDVD]

The DTS MA was really kick ass on the Blu-ray. In a direct comparison to the HD DVD I found the DTS MA to sound richer and pack a much nicer punch. Well worth the upgrade from HD DVD (or DVD)

[Peter Galbavy]

I like the film, great popcorn film like it's been said. If people like the atmosphere, read (yes, read) The Algebraist by Iain M. Banks.

[Office Ed]

3 stars? that's far too generous. This film is rubbish. I bought it on HDDVD as a blind buy, and i will never forgive myself for such a lapse in judgement.