After years of anticipation, ridley scotts epic finally comes to bluray. Gladiator bluray release date august 1, 2010 sapphire. Anyone who rushed out in 2009 and snatched up paramounts sapphire series blu ray edition of gladiator may not have been at all happy with the transfer. Staring russell crowe, richard harris, connie nielsen and derek jacobi.
No, it is not the breathtaking, gaspinducing effort many fans including myself expected, and paramount promised with the silly sapphire series. Paramount released the blu ray back in september as part of their sapphire series, in which the. If digital enhancements annoy you like nails on a chalkboard. Remixed by the original sound designers, this 4k ultra hd blu ray boasts a new dts. Blu ray and uhd dvd tv on dvd and blu ray streaming and digital media. Presented in raw, uncompressed dolby digital and dtshd master audio, gladiator is rich and enveloping. What it turned out to be was a disaster, gladiator given a botched, dated master riddled with dnr and edge enhancement. Remixed by the original sound designers, this 4k ultra hd bluray boasts a. From cinemas to dvd to bluray, gladiator has always been a 5. The middle one is from the original australian blu ray while the right side is from the remastered australian. Debuting a month of great cinematic classics on the 4k market, gladiator in the uhd format is a sight to beholdfilmed in 35 mm the transfer can look a bot soft by moments but the hdr is the true star herethe wcg is incredible here and all the scenes shine through giving it a true advantage over the blu ray which fills dull when compared to his 4k counterpart details are incredible and. The godfather part ii coppola restoration blu ray 4. The bluray presentation will include both the original theatrical version of the film as well as the extended version in 1080p high definition with english 5.
Dvd and bluray gladiator and braveheart launched paramounts sapphire series of blurays, supposedly a higher caliber disc, and an easy way to appreciate some of their biggest catalog titles in hidef. Sapphire series blu ray release date september 1, 2009 extended and theatrical cut first press. Gladiator sapphire series bluray by paramount by ridley scott. How can i tell if i have the newer disc i just received a new copy of gladiator from amazon. Is there another upc or anything else that confirms that this is the remastered version.
X hemispherical surround mix that elevates, both figuratively and literally, the films impact and immersion. All those involved with gladiator should be delighted and confident with their creation, for indeed this is a convincing and enthralling display with epic proportions to take the wind from james camerons titanic sails. Ive watched it a few times now and compared it to the original release. Inside, youll find one uhd blu ray, two blu rays, and instructions for unlocking the films digital copy via ultraviolet and itunes.
Sapphire series bluray release date september 1, 2009 extended and theatrical cut first press. Lest there be any doubt, in a video introduction to the extended cut director ridley scott goes to great pains to make clear that the. Gladiator blu ray release date august 1, 2010 sapphire series extended and theatrical cut remastered. Gladiator 4k uhdbd combodigital bluray bilingual import. And even if the travesty of the sapphire release from 2009 should never have. Ridley scotts masterfully directed, impeccably mounted epic never fails to thrill the senses, and even with a controversial video transfer, its still an exhilarating bluray experience. I highly recommend the 4k bluray of gladiator but with the warning that unless you have a very powerful tv correctly calibrated then you just may be disappointed this is a 4k bluray where caveat emptor applies. Sapphire series bluray release date september 1, 2009. Adorning the sapphire series blu ray of braveheart is a cardboard slipcover, sporting a glossy sheen and embossed lettering that makes the packaging really pop on the outside. Im less impressed with the overall darkness of the image that i do not entirely recall from my theatrical experience. Gladiator anniversary bluray delayed dvd talk forum.
This englishfrench bilingual sapphire series release of gladiator is the properly transferred film. Blu ray authority started out in 1999 then dvd authority. Oct 15, 2010 along with braveheart, it signaled the beginning of the studios sapphire line of blurays, celebrating their top titles. Gladiators visual sfx were not rendered in 4k, so bumping them up to ultrahidef is a bit of a problem. Paramount released the bluray back in september as part of their sapphire series, in which the public expressed major disappointment with the. Hd talk paramount announces sapphire series bd braveheart, gladiator, forrest gump originally posted by mike86 i was just referring to in general though i think they are one of the worst studios overall. Sapphire series on bluray 097360715842 from dreamworks home ent directed by ridley scott. Walmart carries the remastered edition which includes an extended version apparently earlier blu ray copies 20092010 were of poor quality. On september 1st, 2009, paramount released gladiator to bluray for the first time. Gladiator blu ray concerns sapphire series what avforums. There are a ton of explanations that can be used for the consistent mediocrity of neoclassical epics like.
Those include 1995s oscarwinning braveheart and 2000s gladiator both on. Michael jai white talks about how heath ledger was on set of the dark knight duration. In my order it says remastered version, but how do i know that its actually the new remastered version. This remastered version is simply breathtaking, with scenes that make you feel youre right in the picture. Few movies, if any are this demanding on your tv, but its just about the best picture you will ever see. From cinemas to dvd to blu ray, gladiator has always been a 5. Gladiator bluray disc, 2009, 2disc set, sapphire edition. If the true test of a classic is the test of time, then gladiator still has a ways to go. Is there any way i can tell whether i have the newly remastered replacement version wihout opening the packaging. This twodisc blu ray release of gladiator contains both the 155minute theatrical cut and the 171minute extended cut which inserts 16 minutes of deleted material back into the film through seamless branching. This remastered bluray of gladiator has really improved the overall look and feel of this modern day classic for me. Sep 23, 2010 is this the same release as the remastered us sapphire series which has a different cover. Gladiator remastered blu ray and exchange program update share47 posted july 22, 2010 08. Hello charlie, there has been some controversy brewing about the remastered gladiator, specifically regarding the color timing changes compared to the first blu ray and older dvd versions see the last several pages of hollywood insider pentonmans thread on blu ray dot com.
At the sapphire series introduction, braveheart was paired with another acclaimed title, gladiator, as the spearheads for this collection. Almost as equally impressive as the visual presentation, the audio for gladiator is practically flawless. As of this writing, the code unlocks a 4k digital copy. I previously bought this film on dvd but avoided the initial blu ray release due to the adverse comments about the video quality.
Oct 19, 2012 the sapphire series was a branding used on several paramount films in the us including braveheart, forest gump, saving private ryan, gladiator, there was no sapphire series in the uk. This is gladiator on bluray and it looks nothing short of spectacular. Confirming earlier reports, first signs of a remastered bluray release of. Buy gladiator sapphire series blu ray dvd, blu ray online at lowest price in india at.
Gladiator has been hands down one of the most hotly anticipated highdef releases since the dawn of the blu ray format. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. The wait has been long, but when paramount announced ridley scotts masterwork would be one of the inaugural titles in the studios new topoftheline sapphire series, fans hoped their joblike patience would be well rewarded. Along with braveheart, it signaled the beginning of the studios sapphire line of blurays, celebrating their top titles. The sapphire series bluray of gladiator is a testament to the true potential of the format. Just want to be sure im not getting previous to the. Paramount offers exchange program for gladiator bluray.
I scaled it in photoshop, in order for it to be comparable to the blu ray version, to 1,920 by 1,080 pixels. Gladiator remastered rumored for bluray highdef digest. Not only did the edge enhancement and digital video noise reduction create a subpar transfer, the disc itself features tons of technical glitches. All new copies of gladiator should be the remastered release so unless you bought it second hand you shouldnt have anything to worry about. The detail is from that last scaled version, and has not been rescaled again. Dec 06, 2014 michael jai white talks about how heath ledger was on set of the dark knight duration. Ordering from amazon but am not sure, does the sapphire series equate to remastered. Paramount opens vault for blurays, theatrical rereleases. Paramount offers exchange program for gladiator bluray posted by matt p. Along with braveheart, it signaled the beginning of the. We take a look at the new 4k bluray of the best picture oscar winner gladiator, from director ridley scott and star russell crowe, and.