'RocknRolla' - High-Def Digest Review

[Attebery]

Please welcome Aaron Peck to Hgh-Def Digest. For his first review, Aaron has circled back and checked out Guy Ritchie's 'RocknRolla.' He says this is a nice return to form for Madonna's former beau. This Blu-ray has fairly strong video and audio and a few fun extras. This one is a rental.

Full review here:
http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/1963/rocknrolla.html

[Office Ed]

Terrific performances by Wilkinson & Strong, not much else to recommend.
You've seen one Ritchie film, you've seen them all.

[3ntreri]

I've always wondered....
What are the weightings for the different categories in reviews?

The Movie Itself (4/5)
HD Video Quality (3.5/5)
HD Audio Quality (4/5)
Supplements (1.5/5)
High-Def Extras (0/5)

It seems the Supplements are really dragging this review down, despite having good marks for the movie itself and presentation.

When I purchase a disc, I do so because the film merits it; not because of the quality of the its "making-of" documentary. While I enjoy the extras, they're definitely... supplemental.

[paaron46]

Originally Posted by 3ntreri

I've always wondered....
What are the weightings for the different categories in reviews?

The Movie Itself (4/5)
HD Video Quality (3.5/5)
HD Audio Quality (4/5)
Supplements (1.5/5)
High-Def Extras (0/5)

It seems the Supplements are really dragging this review down, despite having good marks for the movie itself and presentation.

When I purchase a disc, I do so because the film merits it; not because of the quality of the its "making-of" documentary. While I enjoy the extras, they're definitely... supplemental.

Here's a link that should help you with your question of the weightings:
http://www.highdefdigest.com/reviewmethodology.html

[Jwilly019]

Got my copy yesterday, can't wait to watch it.

[chris619]

Originally Posted by 3ntreri

When I purchase a disc, I do so because the film merits it; not because of the quality of the its "making-of" documentary. While I enjoy the extras, they're definitely... supplemental.

Well said, amigo. I for one, purchase a disc because of the actual FILM and not always because of the PQ/AQ (see: Predator) so i'm with you on how this one was given a 'Rental' label when the actual film/pq and aq got an slightly-above average rating.

But hey, maybe we're just so god damn critial on these site reviewers

EDIT: Just saw Paaron46s' review URL. Gotcha.

[paaron46]

Originally Posted by chris619

Well said, amigo. I for one, purchase a disc because of the actual FILM and not always because of the PQ/AQ (see: Predator) so i'm with you on how this one was given a 'Rental' label when the actual film/pq and aq got an slightly-above average rating.

But hey, maybe we're just so god damn critial on these site reviewers

EDIT: Just saw Paaron46s' review URL. Gotcha.

Yeah, by no means is the overall score a hard and fast rule, just a quick judge. If you’re not a supplement person then just disregard the supplement section. Then you could take the scores left over for Movie/AQ/PQ add them up and find the average.

For RocknRolla those 3 sections would add up to:

(4+3.5+4)/3=(4 stars overall)

[chris619]

Thanks for the explanation Makes sense.

[paaron46]

Originally Posted by chris619

Thanks for the explanation Makes sense.

Not a problem. Happy I could help out.

[project-blu]

Honestly, I think calling RocknRolla a rental is about right. I gave it a view when it came out on Blu, and haven't even had the urge to see it again. I honestly liked Revolver more.

Yes, I know. Most people did NOT like Revolver. Yes, I know, most people really enjoyed RocknRolla.

Snatch>Lock Stock>Revolver>RocknRolla.

[Jwilly019]

Originally Posted by project-blu

Honestly, I think calling RocknRolla a rental is about right. I gave it a view when it came out on Blu, and haven't even had the urge to see it again. I honestly liked Revolver more.

Yes, I know. Most people did NOT like Revolver. Yes, I know, most people really enjoyed RocknRolla.

Snatch>Lock Stock>Revolver>RocknRolla.

While I have not seen RocknRolla yet, I agree with the rest of your list. That said, I heard the UK cut of Revolver is better than the version the US got. Has anyone seen the UK cut and can comment?

[Guns4Hire]

A rental? Boooo! Not for me. I watch mine all the time. At least once a month but closer to probably 2.

[weaponX]

This film was a quality rental.... I doubt I would own it. Seeing it once was good enough for me.

[nmcmahan52]

i thought it was ok, but started getting bored with it

snatch/lock stock blow it out of the water in my opinion

[weaponX]

Originally Posted by nmcmahan52

i thought it was ok, but started getting bored with it

snatch/lock stock blow it out of the water in my opinion

a more true statement could not have been made.