I'm glad you and quite a few others did pressure me to take a look because I really would not have watched it for a long time, possibly ever. Great film. John.
Other than your trashing of Goonies I enjoyed your perspectives. As an American who was 16/17 when this CLASSIC was released, we wanted kids with character and these kids had it. Feldman is a child acting legend even more than he’s an adult “hack”. Josh Brolin so different than anything he’s done since. I wish you’d had seen it as a young person because I believe it would be in your heart forever. :).
I didn't think I'd trashed The Goonies Mark. I think I said pretty much what you've just said but I didn't realize Josh Brolin was a child when he made this one. He looked like an adult playing the part of a child and was there to ensure there was a bit of acting ability. The young lady who played his girlfriend too as she was pretty good. But overall, there is an obvious lack of ability on show and I think Richard Donner got a bit caught up in the mayhem between the boys who were clearly enjoying their adventure. As I said, I'm prepared for it all now so I think I will enjoy it the next time I see it. John.
John, I apologise but Ive never seen any of the Fast and Furious franchise, but apparently number 5 is the best. We're both fans of the Shining and Dr Sleep does'nt dissapoint. Only downside to the 4k pack is that only the theatrical cut is in 4k as the extended edition is infinitely better, clocking in with an extra half hour. The Cleopatra DVD { 2 or 3 disc} has an excellent making of documentary.
I don't think I'd want to see the longer version of Doctor Sleep Clive but maybe one day. A lot of films are simply too long these days and Doctor Sleep as it stands was just about perfect but on the cusp of going on too long. A few people have said the fifth Fast & Furious film is the best so if number 7 is good I may even get back that far. Don't ever want to see the first one again but who knows, maybe I'll get into them. Not exactly the best films in history but sometimes I really enjoy a ridiculous all-action extravaganza. I'll have to get Cleopatra after the Film In Focus 14 page retrospective in Cinema Retro. That magazine has cost me a lot of money over the years! John.
There are flaws in The Shining Andreas. But Doctor Sleep may cover them. I did mean to mention that I'm thinking about a 'does Doctor Sleep explain the ending of The Shining video?' video but I haven't thought it all through yet. Be an interesting little project though. John.
Hey John, so glad you enjoyed Dr. sleep as far as the movies gross I’m not surprised as at least in the US The marketing for this movie was just about non-existent I never even heard about it until it was coming to video. I was one of many that encouraged you to see this film I was reluctant and didn’t want to tell you how great I thought this sequel was afraid that I would possibly create high expectations as I feel when you make a sequel especially two a iconic movie you cannot half ass it and I’m so glad they did not if you haven’t yet definitely check out the special features there is a great segment with the Director and Stephen king I found it very interesting that this movie really wasn’t A sequel to his book the shining really a sequel to the movie The shining which reportedly he has never really liked maybe Mr. King is softened a little bit about Stanley Kubrick Version. Looking forward to your review of my fair lady I intend to pick that up this Black Friday but the upcoming 4K besides the thing I’m looking forward to is the guns of navarone anyways have a good one as always keep the videos coming john
I must thank you and everyone else that pressured me into getting Doctor Sleep John because I really wouldn't have done otherwise. What a great film. And yes, I watched all the extras before making this video just to be sure I wasn't going to waffle on about something incorrectly. John.
Doctor sleep was an amazing sequel we could only have dreamed of ,the 4k blu-ray was a beautiful digital ice perfect version. The Goonies is a nostalgic trip for most 80s and 90s kids and cult loved by many , I have to say a little bit critical on the review plus an awesome 4k upgrade 👍😉
Doctor Sleep is a classic film in its own right. The image quality wasn't so good on my system but the makers might have favoured Dolby Vision over HDR which would explain why many people say it's one of the best. Not sure about The Goonies though. It's a good enough transfer but it's not brilliant to look at and probably wasn't on 35mm so if true then there's nothing wrong with the 4K per se. But it is a film that you had to see as a child and somewhat disappointing to watch it in your 50s if you didn't see it as a youngster. I do think I'll enjoy it much more next time around. Have to remember to put the subtitles on though so I can understand everything that's being said. Nothing wrong with the sound just garbled dialogue from the children on occasion. John.
Morning John. The Goonies is a favourite, I never saw it on the big screen. I first saw it on TV, it must have been one of the first time it had been broadcast. I bought on DVD and Blu-ray not sure if I'll upgrade to 4K though, Richard Donner did some good uns. I wasn't that impressed with Doctor Sleep, it was just OK nothing special for me. The Fast and Furious film get more ridiculous with each film, I like em though. They're very entertaining aren't they. We got the Blu-ray of 1-8 and Hobbs and Shaw on 4k. The Blu-ray box set of 1-8 is a cheap way of catching up with the series, I think we paid £35 for it. I ain't seen Lucy. What's your thoughts on the Zack Snyder cut of Justice League in 1.33:1?
Greetings Steve. I haven't seen Justice League so I can't comment other than it really isn't my cup of tea these days. Then again, Christopher Nolan's Batman films were a nice surprise so one day I may take a peak. The Goonies does get mixed feedback but the current evidence seems to confirm it had to be one you saw as a child to love it. I didn't and it's a bit of a hard watch at times as a result because the children really aren't the best young actors we've ever seen. I'm not sure I want to see all of the Fast & Furious films because I suspect they'd get a bit tiresome after a while but I do expect to take a look at another one sometime in the future - 5 has been most recommended but I may still go for number 7 and see how I get on with that. Sorry to learn you didn't think much of Doctor Sleep. It has had extremely good feedback on here but if we all though the same about everything then we'd have nothing to discuss. John.
I did only ever see Dune once. I think it's the only film I've fallen asleep to in the cinema so I might have missed something but I'm not in a hurry to see it again. I might purchase a copy once they're on sale and little else is about but that could be a bit of a wait. John.
I'm a huge fan of Lucy and I think the 4K transfer on that one is up there as one of the finest 4K transfers you can get. I'm not going to lie but I can't watch anymore Fast and the Furious movies and I think I'm done with them. But fair play to John for sending that over to you and I'm glad you enjoyed it. I'm sure it's only a matter of time before you do come around to The Goonies and thank you so much for the shoutout John. Titans of cult have definitely knocked it out the park with this one. Unfortunately John I didn't get around to watching The Shining or doctor sleep but I still hope to do so in the next week or two because I am curious to see what the picture is like on Dr Sleep. I I had a feeling you were going to love that movie and I did say to you before I thought it was one of the finest sequels out there.
You and I have strikingly similar opinions of movies Keith. Not sure about The Goonies because it does have quite a few flaws but if I'd have seen it as a youngster that would have given me a different opinion because it would have seemed like such an adventure but I'm not so young any longer! I almost ordered the Titans of Cult edition but I suspected I wouldn't think much of the film because I kept running the trailer and it wasn't a good advertisement. As it turns out it was quite an accurate portrayal of the complete film. I do think I'll like The Goonies a lot more second time around but will have to remember to put subtitles on to understand what one or two of the children are actually saying. Fast & Furious 8 is tosh but it's just so damned entertaining. And it looks great too... better than Doctor Sleep by a country mile which is odd when you think it's a 2K and Doctor Sleep is a genuine 4K. But it could be different on your system. What a great film Doctor Sleep is though. John.
Lucy is a great disc to show off your setup. The movie is pretty fun too if you don't take it serious. Glad you picked up MFL I can't wait to hear your thoughts!
My Fair Lady is terrific Theo just not as good as it might have been if the negative hadn't have practically disintegrated by the time of the 1992 restoration. I've shot the video but haven't started cutting it to shreds yet! John.
Ugh... The FF movies have become so absurd. I thoroughly enjoyed Fast Five (on a giant screen in NYC), but ever since they have increasingly reached into the absurd. LUCY started off so well, but it fell apart during the third act. I nearly turned it off. :-) The Goonies is well loved by my generation, but I admit that I only saw it once on TV. Perhaps on laserdisc. it's been a long time and I cannot remember. For those who do not know Richard Donner directed that film.
I thought the first Fast & Furious film was poor so I never watched any others. 8 is tosh but fabulous entertainment. I think I'd feel the same as you if I'd have liked the first film so it just shows how we're all different and that's just as well because if we all thought the same way there would be no discussion. John.
Another great collection of reviews, thank you! Was happy to see you enjoyed Dr Sleep. What a great film. I'm not sure I can bring myself to watch F8. I too only saw the first and was less than impressed. However, I'll definitely give Lucy another shot after your positive review. Wonderful stuff!
It's possible Fast & Furious appealed even more to me because they now have some good looking cars included. The first film was a bit of a let down in that regard whereas if there had have been some wonderful classics and some fabulous supercars it might have been different. This 8th film is complete rubbish but who cares when it looks and sounds this good and is so entertaining? As for Doctor Sleep - amazing film. Lucy is a 90 minute, non-stop romp and it looks and sounds wonderful. John.
Wow! What timing! I recently discovered your channel and it along with others as reignited my passion for cinema and physical media after a 12 year absence. I just purchased my first physical media 4k release this week to start my collection and it was… Lucy. I had read that the transfer was quite good and it is one of my guilty pleasure movies. I’m glad you enjoy it and it’s quality so I’m pleased this will be the first disc I watch when I receive my new 77” OLED. What would you recommend as my next purchase? I’m leaning towards The Ten Commandments or Murder on the Orient Express. Thank you for sharing your passion and creating such good content.
Your next purchase??? A 4K video projector!!! But failing that, your next disc purchase should be The Ten Commandments AND Murder on the Orient Express. Both are up there with the best ever 4K disc releases but both have an entirely different look. The clarity of Orient Express is currently unsurpassed on my system but the Technicolor of Ten Commandments means it's the best colour wise. It was also VistaVision so twice the size of normal 35mm. Orient Express was a 65mm shoot so about 2.5 times 35mm. Lucy had some genuine IMAX in there so put that with the other two titles and you'll have three of the best ever 4K discs. Good to have you here Bald Alien! John.
@@moviecollector5920 Thank you John. A projector would be lovely but I just don’t have a suitable room… yet. I guess I’ll have to place my sofa a little closer to get an even bigger screen experience. As for the discs… well u sold it…Ten Commandments it is for my second disc. It is easier to find locally in Canada for some reason. However, I just read one of my fav films of all time… John Carpenter’s The Thing is being reissued in 4k next week. So that may jump the line as disc number 3. I’m not expecting the greatest quality of transfer but the best it has ever looked. I hope you can do a review of it in the near future! Cheers! - Mike
@@Krytinox The Thing will look good because it's already pretty good on Blu-ray. It was anamorphic 35mm of course so it will be a genuine 4K disc too and not like a lot of movies shot on video these days. Video shoots aren't all bad though by any means, Le Mans '66 and Fast & Furious 8 prove that it can be done. John.
I was the same and I'm really thankful that people kept on at me on here now because I would have avoided it for years. I hope you enjoy it as much as I. I think it's terrific but I did have surprise on my side. John.
I finally got round to watching Doctor Sleep and was astonished at how well they reproduced the huge Shining sets, it really is perfectly done and holds up to close scrutiny. I’d love to know how they managed to get it so good 40 years later
I'd like to know too because it certainly is an achievement. And a big surprise too because I really didn't think it would be any good but it's bloody great! Harrowing, frightening and must have given the censors kittens with the child murder sequence. Bloomin' heck! John.
@@moviecollector5920 That scene was very hard to watch and was very harrowing, I’m not sure it needed to be so explicit, and like you I’m rather surprised it made the cut without the censors pulling it back.
@@ManCave1972 But it is a big reason why the film is so powerful. Those villains are capable of anything so it's even more frightening as a result. John.
@@moviecollector5920 I and the better half caought it on release and i loved it straight away. Was really really worried as The Shining is top Kubrick for me and possibly favourite horror also. Although i am not too sure about the recasting of the original characters, that did take me out a little overall a great film, and the BR disc (i dont have the 4K yet) is really great
@@filmmad0076 It don't think it have been possible to use the original cast members because they're either dead over almost 40 years older. I was so surprised how closely the actors and actresses resembled the originals and were actually capable of acting the parts too. I might prefer this sequel to the original film because there are a few too many flaws in the original owing to the last minute change of ending... or at least, the apparent last minute change of ending. Probably not worth getting the 4K if you already have the Blu-ray if the results on my system are anything to go by but it probably looks better on a system with Dolby Vision capability (mine is HDR). John.
The better the quality of the camera, film stock or video sensor, the better the end project. Simple as that... until you get to Doctor Sleep and the translation from Dolby Vision to HDR hasn't worked well. John.
I don't watch films on television Mark and I have stuck with the same sound system for the past 20 years which is THX Ultra. THX gives almost the same impression of the latest sound decoders for DTS-X and Dolby Atmos so it was well ahead of its time. I did a home cinema tour video about a year ago so take a look at that if you fancy it. The video projector is an Optoma UHD550X which I've had for almost four years now. John.
1. F&F 9 - Fun movie and LOVE the VQ, but you have to remember the laws of Physic do not apply in the F&F Universe, that helps me enjoy the the movies. 2. Lucy - One of the movie I put in if I want to show 4K VQ (Gemini if I really want to blow people's mind with 4K VQ) 3. Love Goonies, have the BR, but the I am not liking the 4K VQ reviews. So I will stick with my BR 4. Dr. Sleep - Cannot make it through "The Shinning" (way to creepy for me), so no way can I watch Dr. Sleep Thanks for your reviews, looking forward to "My Fair Lady".
Nice summary Bob. I think Doctor Sleep is a little more disturbing than The Shining. It's really quite harrowing due to how evil the villains really are in this one but that is the film's power. The Goonies is not a great film but it is loved by many who saw it as children and never forgot the magical adventure it took them on. I suspect I'll enjoy it more the next time I watch it but it's not great video quality. Don't think it ever could have looked particularly good on film. John.
I'm a little reticent to see that version Alex as the theatrical version was pushing the boundary for running time. Any longer and I'm cautious that I'd have lost interest but I may be wrong of course. Much more than two hours is a stretch for most films but Doctor Sleep got past that successfully and perhaps illustrates how successful a horror film it actually is. John.
The Goonies will always have a solid place in my heart, Guys! I was 10 years old back in 85 when I saw it at the Cinema, and I thought it was pure magic. My Wife and I watched the 4K Disc a few weeks ago and every time I watch The Goonies it just takes me back to a special moment in time. We thought the Disc looked and sounded fantastic and is a solid upgrade over the already impressive BluRay. Its always tickled me how Stunt man Ted Grossman was always popping up in Spielberg projects through the 70's and 80's. He was the Stiff in the Fridge in Goonies, the Estuary victim in Jaws, the FBI agent in E.T & one of the crew claiming back the Cross of Coronado from young Indy at his house in The Last Crusade.
It seems we are of a similar age. The movies we had as children were such a huge part of our lives back then. I wonder if that is changing now that kids are growing up with the internet, iPhones, Pads etc. Most 'intellectual properties' are multi-media these days. It will be interesting to see how that ages, and if it brings the same nostalgia and sheer 'fandom' we have for films. Take Harry Potter for example. I'm not a huge fan, but if you are there are books, films, games, websites. It must be tremendously exciting to have all that based around a franchise you love. I guess we had comics for some films, maybe an 8-bit video game, but it pales in comparison to what is around today. Best wishes, Lee
I would have been 20 when The Goonies came out it wasn't appealing. I had also just got mortgaged over my neck and a Triumph TR7 so 'skint' doesn't really tell the whole story. But if I'd have been taken to see it as a 10 year old, I am sure I'd have felt the same way about it as you.... GUYS! But it's got a few too many flaws to see it as an adult who's spent a lifetime scrutinizing films. Now I know it's flaws I expect to enjoy it the next time I see it. John.
Some have told me they are no longer projecting genuine IMAX so you'd have to check they are getting a 15/70mm IMAX print in before splashing out. Apparently a few of the genuine IMAX cinemas around the world have stopped running film for video projection. I suppose most patrons wouldn't know the difference and don't care anyway. The BFI IMAX at Waterloo and the Science Museum are still running film so if they get a 15/70 print in then it's worth a trip and a night or two in the Covent Garden Travelodge (i.e. pretty cheap and right in the West End). You might also be able to take in a movie or two at the Odeon Leicester Square which is still a film theatre... well, they screen 70mm when available and Death on the Nile is coming soon. John.
James Bond ::: should really pace up with good - strong story plus very good action scenes + VFX etc... Mission Impossible series, Jack Ryan films - series, Jason Bourne ...all will beat it. Bonds films should come more often ! Too much time gap between films ! Plus high time for new bond Star ⭐ ! Actor is needed ! All the films u reviewed above is awesome ! Seen all in BD ..
Casino Royale was one of the best ever Bond films so it's not been all bad lately. My favourites are probably Casino Royale, The Living Daylights and Licence To Kill. I think Daniel Craig has been terrific but Timothy Dalton just had the edge. Let's hope the new film gets people back into cinemas, particularly as it has genuine IMAX sequences. Worth the cost of a true IMAX visit but check they are running a 15/70 IMAX film print before arranging a trip. This is assuming they're doing IMAX release prints of course... it may just be video projection in which case might as well wait for the disc release! John.
Great reviews, as always. Thank you!. Must admit though I love Richard Donner I'm not a fan of "The Goonies. The children are annoying and insufferable and always seem to be screaming or on the edge of hysteria - sorry. So glad you recommend "Doctor Sleep", a brilliant piece of cinema and when they return to the Overlook the films soars into classic status. Kubrick, I think would have approved. Michael - SA.
We do seem to have surprisingly similar views of movies Michael. I had to be careful what I said about The Goonies but still some comments have been a bit hot under the collar because I dared to be a little critical. John.
Hi As always love you content, especially your enthusiasm and knowledge Heaven forbid I'm researching projectors which at the moment I know little about 🤔. Anyway Just to say loved Dr Sleep ,I managed to get the Directors cut which runs at three hours. Ewan McGregor was great and as you said omg where did that find that young actress. 👍
I was surprised to find out that quite a few people really don't care for Doctor Sleep. I suppose that for some it was impossible to follow up The Shining but I was never a massive fan of The Shining so I was able to accept a sequel even if the image quality isn't as good as we enjoyed back in 1980! John.
Yes, a superb review and me thinks will get Doctor Sleep. Not yet purchased a UHD player, still looking and learning. My existing TV is around four years old, not a K model. Do you think it will be ok for the UHD player?
A 4K player will work uncle Cliff but perhaps start off with a standard Blu-ray player. You'll be amazed by the image quality Blu-ray gives you. Then if you have to change your television anytime in the future get a 4K player with it at the same time. Doctor Sleep is quite harrowing at times - it's powerful and simply works. Have a re-watch of The Shining first though to get the most out of it. To make something so good almost 40 years after the first film is quite an achievement. John.
Hello John , I've stumbled onto your chancel only recently (about 3 days ago) but I've been binge watching all your videos. What a fantastic insight you offer to your viewers and I really enjoy your enthusiasm and professionalism surrounding film. Based on your recommendations I'm buying trove of movies to look forward to and frankly I haven't been this excited for 4K (outside of video gaming usage) since I bought my OLED. Thank you for the hard work and looking forward to seeing your channel grow and will certainly point folks towards this channel anytime I can. Have a good one John!
Very nice of you to tell me all that Sean. The channel isn't doing too badly but I think there is a bit of a limit on RU-vid for anyone trying to do things in a relaxed and informative style but I just can't see myself wearing a baseball cap back to front and using the words 'guys' and 'cool' every couple of sentences! Right now I'm putting the review to My Fair Lady together so although it won't be an extensive review it will feature more information about 70mm and Technicolor colour separation matrices. John.
That's a great round up John and I think you are right. My Fair Lady needs its own video. If you liked Fast And Furious 8 I really think you should go back to the beginning. I think there is a cheaper version of the 8 film 4K box set I have. The stories all link up. I have only seen the 1st 3 films so far but from what I understand the 4th is the worst. 5 really picks up being more sophisticated then more and more over the top lol. I nearly bought Argo, The Accountant (which you really should see if you haven't, the BD looks and sounds stunning) and Dr Sleep but chose to buy a load of Iron Maiden CDs instead lol. I was a little reluctant about Dr Sleep but now I've seen what you think of it, I think I'll be safe in a blind purchase. Lucy is another I really need to see and feel more comfortable on a blind purchase as per your review. I've heard mix reviews about the Goonies picture quality on 4K. You didn't seem to reflect those views so now I'm confused. I already have the lovely US WB Blu-ray box set so will only need a regular 4K if I upgrade. I think it's something to do with the Dolby Vision but I don't yet know the difference between the different HDR formats and also a lot of DNR has been applied. Did you notice that? We went to the Goonies House while in the US in 2018 but it's all borded up by the current owner having signs everywhere saying don't go up to the house. Apart from that, the house opposite that Data swings down from still looks the same. The huge ships you can see in the background of some shots looking out the window also still look the same. Great movie when seen as a kid but goofy fun as an adult. Keep up the good work mate. And yes, check out Ben Afflec in The Accountant. Trevor
I'll try another Fast & Furious film Trevor but I don't think I could bear to watch too many of them. The story of 8 is almost a complete irrelevance so I don't think it will matter which order I view them in. Many have told me 5 is the best so I'll decide when I'm next in HMV and can't find anything to buy. The Goonies doesn't look brilliant and it gives the impression that it never did on 35mm so there's nothing wrong with the latest cine transfer. If you have the Blu-ray it's not worth spending out on again. A few people have mentioned that digital noise reduction was applied to it but it's not obvious so I wonder who leaked that the mastering looked a bit of a mess so they had to try to fix it. Seems a little odd to me but what do I know. Perhaps some digital sharpening was applied but it wasn't apparent this time. Doctor Sleep is a bit harrowing but it's powerful and a compelling watch. That one is Dolby Vision so if your system defaults to Dolby Vision then I think it may well look better on your system than it did on mine because many have said it's an exceptional 4K but it isn't on my HDR video projector. I saw Iron Maiden at Reading Rock Festival in 1982. Unfortunately there were on after the Tygers of Pan Tang who were at their peak at the time and a bit of a hard act to follow. John.
I know I’m going to get some boos for this but - I can’t stand watching The Goonies. The kids shouting their lines just make me want to slap them! Takes me out of the movie and annoys me too much. So, not going to get ANY version of this movie 😂 … I even skipped through your review of it, I hate it THAT much!
I think you'll enjoy my review of it then Richard. But I stopped short of saying I couldn't actually understand what the bloody hell they were saying most of the time. It needs the subtitles on. John.
Very interesting reviews I think ur making me wanna watch doctor sleep. What's your opinion on Blow out another high film from Travolta , if you haven't seen it, it's his best performance by far!
Doctor Sleep was a real surprise William and it's nice to be proven wrong. A great film. Blow Out has been on my radar for a long time and I keep forgetting to get it so you've given me a reminder. John Travolta is outsanding in Urban Cowboy too. He's been at the top for a long time now. John.
I hear they have release The Thing in 4k. Wonder if it any good? ps: thanks for introducing me to HMV online and their 3 for £30 offers. been buying from them since.
Thank you Corporal Hicks. HMV can cost you a lot of money when those emails come through! Yes, The Thing is about to appear as a 4K disc. It will be interesting to see how good it looks compared to previous releases and in that regard I think the only improvement will be HDR which is usually the case if a film has previously been mastered well for a Blu-ray. A wider screen may help us to pick up better definition but it may have to be 20 feet wider! John.
I've seen a few Fast & Furious films and they're really entertaining. There's a new one out now and I might watch in the near future. I remember Lucy and it's a pretty cool film and worth watching if u like Scarlett Johansson. The Goonies is a classic and I really love this movie. I'm trying to watch it at least once a year. I haven't seen Doctor Sleep so I should definitely check it out at some point.
The Goonies seems to generate a lot of love but it seems some really don't like it at all. I'll hold my decision until I watch it a second time because to love it I feel sure you needed to see it as a child. Doctor Sleep is an instant classic though. What all sequels should aspire to but few rarely do... Aliens perhaps? John.
Just bear in mind that Lucy is complete nonsense Stephen and be prepared to simply enjoy the complete ludicrousness of it all. It's great to look at and great fun. John.
Great video John, Just recently bought Lucy it is a great looking movie and i enjoyed it, Not seen many fast and furious movies after the first couple, i did watch Fast & Furious 9 though, i have never watched the Goonies so that is a 4k i will have to look at importing as it is not being released here, and do not like Horror movies so i have not watched Doctor Sleep, Keep up the great work on the video's
I agree with your comments on Doctor Sleep, I thoroughly enjoyed the movie and it really is a very well made sequel. I think I`m going to have to watch in again on 4k.
It seems that it looks better on a Dolby Vision system but I'm HDR and it didn't look particularly good. It is a dark film though so that may have been intentional. It didn't matter to me it's just I had been told it was a very good 4K disc. A great film so who cares??? John.
have you seen the film "naked lunch" by david cronenberg? if not i can recommend it. all tho it's a very strange film but if you're familiar with his films then i don't need to say more. i picked up his collection on blu ray that i'm very happy to own. i'm a big fan of his films. and btw doctor sleep is an amazing film! it has become one of my favorite horror films! nice pick ups!
I haven't seen Naked Lunch and have to admit that I rather went off horror films a little after the early 1980s but I do like some of Cronenberg's films. I have a lovely cut down of Rabid on Super 8 which is very nice collectable. I'm with you on Doctor Sleep though - what a wonderful surprise to get such a great sequel to The Shining after all these years. John.
That was a powerful scene with the baseball boy and what made the film so chilling. Not for everyone but bloody hell, it made an impact. I'm surprised they got it through the censors these days but thank gawd they did because the film wouldn't have worked without it. Shocking... and a horror film should be. But Lucy is great in its own right too. John.
I don’t know much about aspect ratio but can someone explain to me is this the reason that James Cameron’s The Abyss was never released on bluray or 4K all I have is a DVD thanks
The DVD and the PAL LaserDisc of The Abyss are excellent but there is a very good 'Scope Super 8 feature release that's far better as you would expect. It just hasn't been prepared for HD or UHD yet and some have said that James Cameron isn't interested. I'm sure he will be one day and maybe his films will be massive when they do get a transfer of the best surviving master. The negative should be fine as it was 1989 but you never know. John.
Just Love this RU-vid Chanel thankts so mutsch 4 good info here The last two years I have saved up money to do at Home Cinema and a movie library and I have 4 years to go to save up More
Just start with a while wall A B and take it from there. It is amazing what you can do with a tub of brilliant white matt emulsion and then a bit of string and sticky tape! John.
The first 3 fast and the furious movies where really made for teenagers like myself who where really really into japanese tuning cars, the ones after that are just action movies with cars.
It's a children's film so I think we had to see it as a child to enjoy it. I was too old when it came out so it never appealed but so many asked me to review the 4K that I purchased a copy. Now that I've had my expectations lowered I suspect it will be far more appealing the next time I stick it on. As I couldn't understand what the children were screaming about a lot of the time I will try to remember to put subtitles on next time too as that should help. John.
Yes, I was surprised that it didn't look very good here but all our systems are different and we have to remember this is video and there are some discs that simply aren't as compatible with one system than another. John.
Hiya John, Great video as per usual, but who's voice is that at 11.39/40 when your mention about taking you down a passage🤔? Is your wife sitting with you while you were recording this as the voice sounds female?
I've just had a quick look at that section and couldn't hear anyone in the background Gordon. Computer speakers though so crap and I'd have to hook it up to an amplifier to probably hear it. Must have been wifey singing or something but I couldn't pick up anything. John.
I'll be filming at the British Motor Museum tomorrow Alex so setting off early but please drop me a reminder on here if you get a chance to I can take a look when we return home at some unearthly hour! John.
The Goonies isn't brilliant but it's okay. Better than the Blu-ray but it was always going to be a bit below par due to the nature of the shoot i.e. dark and largely studio bound. Not as good as Lucy, that's for sure. John.
I struggle to do a top ten Raul so fifty would be a step too far. Put Alien at the top of the list though and that's not only because I think it's one of the best films I've ever enjoyed but because I've had so much history with it starting with trying to sneak into the cinema when I was too young. Add to the list Raiders of the Lost Ark, Halloween, 2001 A Space Odyssey, Highlander, Aliens, Star Wars, Apocalypse Now, Death on the Nile (1978), The Terminator. John.
My Fair Lady - not seen yet F&F 8 - 2.5/5 - A fun but vacant actioner. Lucy - 2/5 - Dumb fun yet missable The Goonies - 4/5 - Classic kids film Doctor Sleep - 4/5 - Very good, not overly scary though. Urban Cowboy - 3/5 - Good film, but not particularly rewatchable. Thanks John. /Jonas
Doctor Sleep was a little disturbing with the murders of the children, particularly the baseball boy. That was harrowing in the extreme and I'm amazed it wasn't censored these days. John.
Who comes to the rescue, when we need to know more about a movie? Well, who else if not the one and only John Clancy!! Ha!! I am glad you covered "Lucy" in this review: "It's 90 minutes of mayhem and it's highly recommended!" Ha!! Now I know exactly what to do. Thank you, John! Dmitri
I think Lucy is a great film Dmitri. It starts, gets going and then never stops. Very repeatable and wonderful image quality with terrific sound. Morgan Freeman and Scarlet Johanssen to boot! John.
@@moviecollector5920Affirmative, Captain! I saw it previously in some lesser quality format, so I am familiar with the story. But, I would love to revisit it some time soon, and of course it has to happen in 4K! Thank you, John. Dmitri
The Blu Ray version of Doctor Sleep has the theatrical cut as well as a director’s cut (one that’s actually a good 25 minutes longer and a greater movie in my opinion, split up into chapters), and I’m wondering if the 4k is just the theatrical version or if it also has this director’s cut and if this is in 4k as well?
I think the first release on 4K came with the Blu-ray with the extended cut. I won't ever see that one though for the same reason I avoided Doctor Sleep in the first place... I don't want to risk spoiling the original version of Doctor Sleep in the same way I feared Doctor Sleep would spoil The Shining. John.
I have Dr Sleep on blu ray. I really like this movie I think Rebecca Furguson is excellent in this movie. That hat she wears gives off the perfect gothic spooky vibe. I thought some of the best scenes or aspects of the film were those not directly related to the overlook hotel or the Shining . I wanted to know more about the True Knot . I know the film did not do well at the box office but I would like to see a prequel that shows the origins of The true knot
That's not exactly on the top of my list Ross. I thought it was so boring in the cinema that I've never bothered to try it again. It may play better now but I didn't particularly care for the Frank Herbert novel I read so maybe it needs someone who likes his fiction to take a serious look at the new disc. I think the Dune novel I tried was Children of Dune so perhaps not one of his better ones. Asimov's worlds by comparison are novels I loved but I just can't see how they could ever be turned into good films either. Who knows though, I may succumb and purchase the disc sometime if it goes into a sale. John.
I was the same as you Victor but perhaps because I was so apprehensive about seeing Doctor Sleep it helped me appreciate it more. You may find you see a completely different film if you ever watch it again because it may have been a disappointment when perhaps it shouldn't have been. John.
Well John was nice seeing your thoughts on so many titles all at once the title that caught me eye was ice station zebra may have to pick that one up would be great to hear your thoughts on that. You recommended damnation alley a while back I totally love that film and had never seen it before so I know your choices are pretty good in my book
Glad you enjoyed Dr Sleep...it is a very good film. My fave version is the Directors Cut but it makes it so much better by watching the theatrical version first.
I didn't know there was a director's cut, but I don't have this disc, just an iTunes purchase. I will have to take a closer look at which version I have seen. I know most people here are physical media fans, as am I, but I do find the Apple TV very useful, and I have collected a whole bunch of films in digital format without really thinking about it. It is particularly useful when away from home to watch on an iPad. Obviously not as good as a disc, but I have bought films I already own merely to get them on my phone when flying.
@@leehawkins616 I've not really got into streaming. There's something about it that I simply don't like. Maybe it's because I like to be in complete control and feel that I am when I have a physical product. Actually, I think I've just worked it out - it's because I spent many years in IT roles and dealing with high end servers and the like. Then I changed to a video editor and spent even more time in front of a computer. I'm sick of it so any chance to get away from a computer, I'll take it. John.
When they mimicked The Shining's title sequence with Wendy Carlos'' music my jaw dropped to the floor and my admiration for the film turned to love. What a moment. Pure Cinema. I'm a massive Blade Runner fan and think BR2049 is one of the finest belated sequels I've ever seen, and I have to say, Dr Sleep is right up there. And yet neither Blade Runner nor The Shining 'needed' a sequel, nor were fans asking. Strange world isn't it.
I too think Doctor Sleep is one of the best sequels ever Ian and it seems Niels Johansen who commented about an before you thinks so too. Judging by the comments on here there are a lot of us who think highly of it. But with the Blade Runner sequel, I think I need to watch it again because I've tried it twice and there seems to be something lacking to me. I can't put my finger on what it is but something just doesn't seem to work and currently I suspect it's the general look of the film - sort of grey. But I hope I change my mind next time because I think Blade Runner is one of the best films ever made. John.
@@moviecollector5920 Oh I could bore you senseless with all the things I adore about BR2049, but I know it's an acquired taste, really. I find the pace lovely, the cinematography gorgeous, the respect for the original perfect while still doing its own thing. Blade Runner is my favourite movie and never thought it needed a sequel but it got one and it was great. Considering how bad so many sequels and reboots have been, I am so grateful to all involved. I still have a "pinch me" moment everytime I see it.
@@iansmith6166 I really like the fake girl in it and the relationship between her and the Blade Runner. Maybe some of the other characters will grow on me in the future too. John.
I haven't Gary but I did like Shaun of the Dead. The director, Edgar Wright, went on to make Last Night In Soho so that has been tempting me to purchase that three movie set. John.
@@moviecollector5920 Shaun has always been my favorite, they had the 3 pack on sale for only $3 more than the single movie …so, at $22 quite a bargain.
@@garyharper2943 I've seen the three movie set for £30 over here and it's a tempting price. I need to get to an HMV sometime soon, or better still get up to FOPP in the West End of London. John.
"Lucy" is a guilty pleasure. It is total nonsense, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. The topic of "aspect ratio" is a fascinating one, and subject to a surprising amount of controversy. The "purists" want a transfer that reflects how the film was originally projected in the cinema; others want what the director originally intended. Or is it the other way around? LOL! Great video!
You never know how much of the image is actually cropped in a cinema though. Look at the giant curved screens and you can always see cropped areas around the top and bottom. Not only that but it has to be cropped all around to ensure a straight edge. People get hot under the collar about it without fully understanding how film is designed to be projected. Lesser cinemas will crop anything to fit their fixed screen size but hopefully not in the UK or USA. John.
@@moviecollector5920 The idea that the composition of a shot is somehow cropped is a little concerbing, but unless it's really obvious, I just can't get all that upset about it.
@@GA-1st It's rarely obvious. Films are often shot full frame and then cropped and masked for release. The Abyss is a good example of this as it was shot Super 35 but issued in anamorphic 35mm (and Super 8) which meant an optical process to re-format the image into the Panavision frame. It is still surprisingly good image quality despite all this but that is possibly more a testament to the quality of the fine grain film stock it was shot on. I'm sure it was always intended to be a 'Scope release so the cinematographers would have framed the image as such during filming but some used to complain years ago that they weren't seeing the whole picture. John.
Well, it can be a little annoying at times but maybe now you know that it won't seem quite so annoying the next time around. Certainly not the best film ever made, that's for certain. John.
I'm surprised you didn't mention the Director's Cut version of Dr Sleep - perhaps because it's only on the Blu Ray release? It makes it a much better film. A simple comparison of the opening scene by the lake on the directors cut reveals a much more nuanced and scary story.
I don't watch extended versions of films so I'm not likely to ever see this one but you never know. It was already pushing things at the present running time so any longer might have spoiled it for me but as it was it was just about perfect. John.
@@moviecollector5920 You would be surprised at how 'butchered' that opening scene is on the theatrical cut to make it run shorter... I admire your principles, but you wouldn't watch 'Kingdom of Heaven' or 'Blade Runner' in their director's cuts...?
@@keithdallan I haven't watched Kingdom of Heaven at all but Blade Runner is a little different as it's the same film without the commentary and the ending. I do prefer the original version but I might not if I'd have seen the re-edit... actually it's the effectively the original work print that didn't make any sense, hence Harrison Ford's narrative. Editing is a process and there are reasons why some sequences get edited far more than others. Often it's down to the overall running time but sometimes it's just to make the film a more compelling watch and help to move the story along more quickly. Usually the editor is better at the job than the director and the editor is able to prove to the director a film is better when cut a certain way. John.
finally, someone giving praise to dr sleep, the movie deserves more respect, the advertisements for it were terrible, they did a really bad job of actually advertising it as a sequel to the shinning and i geniunely think it deserved more success at the box office.
I thought it was pretty terrific Rhys. I didn't realize it hadn't had much praise heaped on it. I suppose it was guilty of being a sequel to The Shining so people have a tendency to find fault with follow-ups to films they love. John.
@@moviecollector5920 not exactly negative comments or anything, i just saw nobody talking about it, when me and my friend went to cinemas to see it, we were the only ones there. But yeah glad to see people did like it.
@@RhysClark97 There is one rather negative thing that's worth reiterating Rhys and that is that the image quality is not up to the standard of The Shining. We've gone backwards! However, most of us saw 35mm general release prints rather than premiere house master prints but nevertheless, the best prints of The Shining were better than the master for Doctor Sleep. John.
I should have said that the cropping to 2.20:1 for 70mm is when a 35mm anamorphic is blown-up to 70mm rather than a genuine 65mm shoot which is 2.20:1 to start with. John.
I know, I know; horses for courses and all that, but I guess I'll play Scorsese here and say that it depresses me when franchises (not films mind you..) like F&F do so well; it's completely mindless entertainment and I'd have to be tied down like Malcolm McDowell in A Clockwork Orange to watch them. I tried to get through one; can't remember which, and although I have s soft spot for Michelle Rodriguez (she on the other hand has very few soft spots, it seems..) I couldn't make myself watch that drivel. All IMO, of course. Lucy I thought was silly fun but with an interesting premise; I got that on 4k in a "3 for the price of 2" or something like that at Amazon, and although I can't watch the 4k yet, I know it'll be extraordinary. I'll watch Dr Sleep on streaming first, I think. Another great video, sir; thank you!
I saw the first Fast & Furious and that was enough for me. That's why this film was such a nice surprise. By the way, I deliberately never use the word 'franchise' for films: they're just sequels so I avoid saying franchise with 'series of films' or things like that. Doctor Sleep is a great film but there are some who don't care for it. The general consensus on here is that it's pretty terrific but now you have that expectation you may not like it at all! John.
@@moviecollector5920 Thank you for your kind reply to my rude comment; I should have kept my opinion to myself. I too hate the word franchise, whether films or sports-teams, but it's often used here in the US..
@@BirdArvid I don't think your comment was rude so don't worry about that. I can well understand some of us film enthusiasts getting a little concerned that films like Fast & Furious 8 are huge successes whilst other films we consider to be impressive works of art are flops by comparison. What we all need to remember is that film production, distribution and exhibition is a business and if something sells then it's good business practice. The blockbusters often mean a studio can take a few risks with other productions so it's not all bad. John.
The Fast & Furious franchise is probably not your thing, but the one of the franchise to see is Fast Five, as it was the first one to stop being about racing and give a plot for the story, and it does still have some incredible stunt driving - especially one big sequence towards the end of the movie which is something to see in particular because it was a practical stunt and was quite a feat for them to manage. It does follow on directly from the 4th movie, but the opening sets up where the characters are quite well enough for you to follow going in cold.
I plan to take a look at 7 so you never know, I may then want to see another and another. But I can't see myself ever watching the first one again. John.
@@moviecollector5920 the movies are actually not in chronological order, they go 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9. 3 (Tokyo Drift) was originally a spin-off with new characters, but the director (Justin Lin) did such a good job that he was allowed to come back with the original cast for 4-6 and eventually tied in a character from the 3rd movie, so it messed with the chronology a bit. The worst for my money is 2 (2 Fast 2 Furious) it tried to be too hip, though it was maybe trying to be more like the first too much, instead of doing its own thing, though it did introduce a bunch of secondary characters that came back and have been a staple of the series in the last half of it. From 4 onwards there’s a sort of loose run of them following on from one movie to the next, 5 literally starts where 4 ends, and there are story elements that lead from one into the next (for example - Jason Statham’s character is the antagonist of 7, but his character is brought in because of the events of 6, so going through them in reverse order may be detrimental as a viewing experience.
@@ahdvd I understand what you're saying about the order to see these in but I don't think the stories are going to be that important. Let's face it, this is about action and cars so the story is rather superfluous really. I've already forgotten what 8 was about! John.
Doctor Sleep seems to have surprised quite a few of us Sean. The Goonies is a good cine to video transfer but I somehow doubt it looked much good in the first place as it's studio bound and generally all pretty dark. It is better than the Blu-ray though. John.
I'm going to give the seventh film a try sometime Andy to see what I think of that because I really enjoyed this one. Load of tosh of course but who cares? John.
@@moviecollector5920 ha ha yeah agree with the tosh my older brother loves them has them all on 4k baffles me tbh but he does like transformers aswell and has them on 4k also
@@andylikesstuffchannel See what you think of Fast & Furious 8 Andy because it is so spectacular and such good fun that the obvious nonsense of it all just doesn't seem to matter. And there are some wonderful looking cars too and that always helps. John.
I hadn't even heard of Lucy but liked the look of the Blu-ray years ago so bought it and was amazed. Hence the investment in the 4K version which is even better than the Blu-ray and that Blu-ray was pretty darned fabulous! John.
Watched the fate and the furious. Great picture, bombastic dts-x sound and the most absurd movie I’ve ever watched… loved every minute. The red ‘66 Vette is my car, like the Triumph TR4 is yours.
I love the old Corvettes too Gary. Just about anything from the 60's and 70's is my thing but particularly if it's a two-seater sports car or a sporting saloon like the Corvettes. My car is actually a Triumph TR7 but my appreciation of all Triumphs is unlike any other marque. If the financial crash of 2008 hadn't have come about then BMW did have prototypes running around with Triumph badges so we may have seen a comeback. Sadly it's probably too late now. John.
@@moviecollector5920 I was 15 when the ‘66 Corvette came out. A guy around the corner had a blue Vette with the removable hard top and It was love at first sight. My Dad worked for Ford and he brought home a ‘69 Mustang Mach one that I got to drive. Naturally no Chevy’s at our house.
@@garyharper2943 Over here it was the wedge era when I started noticing great looking car. Top Trumps and Ace Trump card games probably helped my appreciation too. The S1 Lotus Esprit is probably my favourite looking car from that period but the first Lamborghini Countach is a bit of a dream. Then the TR7 appeared and the cost was just under £3,000 initially which seemed awfully cheap compared to all the other cars that looked so similar. I found out why later!
@@moviecollector5920 Corvette in ‘66 was about 5 grand, but in 1966 that was a fortune. Normal sedan around $2000. I could afford one now, but completely restored about 100 K, can’t force myself …so it will just always be a dream, which might be the best.
@@garyharper2943 A good TR7 over here isn't easy to afford these days. Fortunately I've had mine since I was a mere boy. Keeping it 100% is impossible though so there's always money to spend.
I agree with you about 'Lucy' - yes, it’s a very silly premise, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. I always wish she wasn’t so 'robotic' but I love the fantasy element of it. I’ve only got the blu-ray but it’s a cracking picture.
Agreed Richard, but I do like Scarlet's performance. I also like that it's only about 90 minutes because some other film makers would have tried to milk it for about 3 hours and then it would have gotten tiresome. John.
I'd recommend watching Fast & Furious 5 before you check out Fast & Furious 7. The 5th film is where the series found the identity it has now, and elements of the story flow from that film into 6, 7, 8, and now 9. It isn't essential to watch them in order but there are references you won't get otherwise, and you're missing out on the origins of certain characters like Kurt Russel and Jason Statham. For me Fast & Furious 5 is the best of the series. There's also a spin off called Hobbs & Shaw which followed Fast & Furious 8 and is great fun too.
Many people are recommending 5 Steven so when I'm next struggling to find something to buy in HMV I may opt for 5 instead. I don't want to watch too many of these films though because I think I'll find they get a little tedious. John.
I really liked Doctor Sleep after I first saw it. After rewatching it three times now, I think it is utter pants and not even remotely a worthy sequel to The Shining. It feels like a generic, made for Netflix fan film. It's only good when it's leaning into the Kubrick stuff, and in every way that it tries to be closer to the book, it departs from what made Kubrick's film the masterpiece that it is. You just shouldn't do a sequel to The Shining unless you can get someone like Denis Villeneuve.
I hope I don't feel the same way when I watch it again. I think it's power comes from the murder of the baseball boy which is really shocking. The opening to replicate the characters from the original film and then that child murder made it really compelling for me. I don't love The Shining like some do but I like it a lot and perhaps that is the difference. John.
Digital is a buzz word because it means 'Binary' and that wouldn't have the same appeal. I think the industry is committing suicide by foisting video projection on cinemas, but what do I know? John.
Hi, is the Doctor Sleep the director's cut? Because, after I saw that version, I’ll never watch the theatrical again. I bought the 4K Director's & Theatrical combo on Apple Store (when it was on offer at a sensible price) and it looks terrific.
No, it's the theatrical version. I don't watch special editions and so-called Director's Cuts so it worked for me but if you want the re-worked version I think you have to look out for a second-hand copy now and it may only be on Blu-ray but others will be able to tell us. John.
I have the steelbook for doctor sleep & it came here in the states with the director cut on blu-ray. It looked and sounded wonderful! I think he cared more about the transfer on that disc than the 4K of the theatrical cut. I saw it at my local theater and it wasn’t my favorite but I thought the directors cut was just a remarkable film. So glad I decided to buy it after a so so theaters watch. Been patiently waiting for my zack Snyder’s justice league 4K steelbook to arrive from Australia, the fog 4K collects set from studio canal in the UK along with deep red from arrow & finally bought American psycho,s directors cut on 4K here in the US. Been buying more than watching as my Sony player glitched out and unlike when I was growing up much like yourself, nowadays you can’t fix it yourself so I had to send it to them and wait while they are sending me a new one to replace it. Technology seems to be going the gremlins 2 route which seems a lot less funny now 😆
It's possible you'll prefer the original version of Doctor Sleep next time you see it. It's a long film and just on the cusp of becoming too long but just right in the end. I expect the so-called Director's Cut is even longer so that might be a stretch for me. I don't tend to watch extended versions anyway so I don't suppose I'm likely to see it. Sorry to hear your 4K player has developed a fault. I have two players so hopefully that should make it unlikely I'll ever be without one but you never know. Could be worth getting a budget second player while you're waiting as they're relatively cheap now. Pain in the derriere for sure!!! John.
Another smashing video. These reviews have quickly become a favourite part of my Saturday morning. Mirroring my comment about Back to the Future last week, The Goonies is another one of those films my sisters and I, along with everybody else, loved as children. It is a real shame you didn't get to enjoy this as a child because it is pure magic, and we only had VHS back then. I would imagine I'd not get quite as much from it as an adult. I guess we were lucky growing up in the 80s in that we did have VHS, both official releases and films we simply recorded from TV (In an act of extreme copyright infringement no doubt). It is great that all these older movies continue to get re-released. One can only imagine how much these films have grossed since they were released. That's why I don't really understand film producer's reliance on opening weekend ticket sales to judge the success. A great film will eventually get around and earn money as it does. It is a real shame when a franchise is killed off due to poor opening weekends when there is a huge fanbase who will happily pay for these films when they get around to it. I know it must be nice for a business to get a huge financial return on a film the first weekend it is released, but that is far from the end of the income stream. Does anybody else think the opening weekend figures are a poor standard by which to judge the success of a film? Many films I love didn't even get a theatrical release. Thanks as always, Lee
I agree with you Lee. Look at the performance of Doctor Sleep because that must have seemed like a disaster but surely that is going to continue to find an audience for decades because it's a great film in its own right but it's also a sequel to The Shining. With regards to The Goonies, the children aren't particularly good and it's difficult to understand what they're saying at times (subtitles next time perhaps) but now that I know it has flaws I expect I'll enjoy it much more next time I watch it. Shame you didn't get into Super 8 during the VHS days because that gave us true home cinema in the home decades before most people have been able to do it. It was and is expensive but I'm sure you'd have loved it. John.
I'm planning to watch another one sometime Paul. People are telling me 5 is their preference over 7 but I'll have to decide when I'm next in HMV and struggling to find something to purchase. John.
I really enjoyed Lucy too. Possibly not Besson's greatest work, but a great movie. Every time I see it I think 'wow- that was a really short film'. I'm almost disappointed that there isn't more of it. But I would happily watch a 4-hour version of a film. I know pacing is important, but if you like something having more of it is usually a good thing. Conversely, if you look at TV, it is fair to say there is often too much padding. I could easily lose about 2 seasons of Game of Thrones and not affect the story at all. I got so bored watching it that I still haven't seen the last few episodes. Maybe I'm just hard to please! Best wishes, Lee
@@leehawkins616 Yeah the scientific inaccuracies in Lucy didn’t bother me. It was a great ride from start to end in very short time, as you say. Game of Thrones dragged on in a number of its middle seasons imo. It almost became like a soap opera & many characters lost their impact & became a shell of who they were at the beginning of the series.
@@leehawkins616 I saw the first three series of Game of Thrones Lee but I don't want to see the rest of them. To me it was a sort of violent pornography show that they managed to get on television. It should have had cuts made to it before it was ever released but what do I know? I approach the documentaries I make about the British motor industry with a less is more outlook. I've been rather successful and I'm certain it's at least in part down to the less is more approach. Anything that appears to be padding goes in the bin to keep the running time as tight as possible. I think that is a large part of the success of Luc Besson's Lucy too. See what you think the next time you watch it because I think any extension to the running time would spoil the wham bam thank you ma'am approach the film makers took. John.
Great collection! i thought doctor sleep was brilliant but i didn't buy it until this year and i bought it again for the director's cut at cex on blu-ray and i preferred this version plus Ice station zebra is very good plus Lucy was very good and reminded me of Limitless, great review.
I was going to mention Limitless but stopped myself because I couldn't think of the bloody title! Getting old. My copy of Limitless has probably the best slip case of all of them. Should have shown it off but the trouble is that these videos are too long anyway so it would have added even more. John.
I’m definitely a person who has been skeptical of Dr. Sleep, but your enthusiasm for it makes me want to see it now. I hadn’t heard anything about it after it came out, so I guess I assumed it was a flop.
It didn't seem to do particularly well Timothy. It seems most people didn't want a sequel to The Shining but I hope it has found an audience on video because it deserved to do far better than it did. John.
Superb video John. You’ve tempted me to buy The Goonies now. Do you have a preferred aspect ratio John for your movies? I think I prefer the 1.85:1 as it fills the screen, my fav film of all time Goodfellas is 1.78:1 which fills it even more.
I prefer 'Scope films Danny but you have to remember the original anamorphic concept was to fill massive screens. There wasn't the facility in most cinemas at the time they first came about to go any higher so wider was the answer. The masking should therefore go wider to fill an even bigger screen but home video projection isn't really geared up for it and that is why you prefer the more basic format of 1.85:1. Super 8 is different and the biggest projected image was always from 'Scope films and that's how I started with home cinema and hence why I will always appreciate the CinemaScope/Panavision aspect ratio films most. John.
That makes sense. I expect the Dolby Vision on Doctor Sleep will give better results because HDR was rather poor and they probably didn't put so much effort into it. Ridiculous to have two systems with the same video but they've done the same with sound for years so I suppose we shouldn't be surprised. John.
@@moviecollector5920 normally its hdr or dolby vision when your watching dolby vusion on a none dolby player it will appear darker the major difference is dolby visuon needs a chip to decode hdr 10 and 10 + is software
@@chrisburns7979 It really is ridiculous but I suppose it's all about getting people to buy more equipment... and cinemas for that matter. Whatever, this release probably doesn't look much on my system because it's not Dolby Vision. I expect others will report top-notch image quality. it's a shame but they've messed up a bit. Oh well, it doesn't spoil the film any and that's the main thing. John.
@@chrisburns7979 Thanks Chris. I suspected it was the Dolby Vision that was required to see this film in good 4K quality. There has perhaps been a translation into HDR for this one prior to issuing the discs but it hasn't worked too well. No doubt we'll learn more about what goes into this sort of thing as time goes on. John.
Exceptional vid again John. I really do appreciate your efforts for us viewers. It's always a good sight to see your videos in my sub-box. I haven't watched a past few of your vids, because I haven't watched the films you're reviewing but I've added them to my watch later and will get around to them eventually :) All the best, George.
Thank you George. Hopefully I've made the videos in a way that will make them appealing to movie lovers even if they don't care for the film I'm talking about. I wanted to do them so they'd stand the test of time so we'll see what happens in that regard. John.
Sadly terrible films like Fast and Furious make all the money where films with a good story (eg: Doctor Sleep) will be lucky to break even. We will see that soon enough with Dune in October.
Dune is one heck of a risk because the original version was so poor. A re-make should certainly be better so it will be interesting to see how well it is received and does at the box office. There's a big budget television attempt at Asimov's Foundation coming soon too and as much as I really want it to be good and be worthy of those fabulous stories, I won't hold my breath! John.
@@moviecollector5920 Well it was David Lynch haha but anyway Star Wars was pretty much Dune when it came out. Lucas stole a lot of ideas from that book.
@@purefoldnz3070 Everything was taken from the Foundation stories so Frank Herbert must have borrowed from Asimov like just about everyone else. David Lynch made has made some awful films but anyone who makes something like The Elephant Man has clearly got a major talent so all can be forgiven! John.
@@moviecollector5920 Its true nothing is made in a vacuum, everything is influenced by everything else. Actually the Children of Dune mini series was amazing. Hopefully the Foundation series is just as good.
@@purefoldnz3070 The problem with Foundation is that it's a story with little action so to make a film or television series might prove a little beyond anyone's grasp. I guess we'll find out soon. Let's hope the Dune film does capture the essence of the novels and it fuels enthusiasm for cinema going. We'll all be on edge for a while if we aren't sure we've already had Covid-19 though so right now it's hard to see how any film is going to do as well as it otherwise would have. John.
Great video John! Doctor sleep is really amazing, I love it as well. I have sent you an email about the close encounters video and seeing if is still happening, because I may film my review today (no rush for you to upload your review). Thanks! Have a great day!
Sent you an email about Close Encounters Teddles old chap. Might have scuppered your plans there but don't follow what I'm saying if you've already shot your review. John.
@@moviecollector5920 Dont worry, I havent shot the review yet, Ive done only the intro for the close encounters script, so nothing much. I am about to read the new email you sent, Thanks!
A really nice surprise that Doctor Sleep was so good Gary. I'm mulling over a 'does Doctor Sleep explain the ending of The Shining' type of video. Might take a long time if I decide to do it though. John.
Ice Station Zebra doesn't disappoint due to the 65mm source. It's obviously studio bound but it's so sharp that I don't care. If I can get the Blu-ray of Cleopatra soon I might do a Cinema Retro Film in Focus video review both titles. John.
Many 4K releases are just not worth to upgrade if you have blu-ray. This is how I see that. I have atm 75" TV with two 4K player connected. Comparison is easy to do and yes there is good releases but same amount is just not worth it. Many says example that Godzilla king of the monsters is really good 4K. I have really good TV atm with great upscaling. Difference is just minimal, even HDR should bring something. Ofcourse all 4K movies looks great, but many dont really compare it to regular blu-ray.
I don't know how wide a 76 inch telly is Raid but I estimate about five feet wide. Big for a telly but like all our home screens (with a few exception - a very few) they're tiny and that has got to be a factor in why we cannot usually discern the superior imagery that has to be there with a genuine 4K disc. HDR does mean that video is more film like though and that is what we're paying for. It does cause problems itself though and I go into that quite a bit in my next video which should be up on Friday evening if all goes to plan. RU-vid are having all sorts of issues right now so nothing is certain with regard to uploading. I do usually compare the 4K disc to the Blu-ray and quite often it can be difficult to ascertain any difference which means I have to go backwards and forwards between discs. However, I'm sure if I were to project the discs side by side I'd see the difference immediately. With regards to the Godzilla film you mention, it's a video so a lot of people find them easier to simply stick on and be amazed at the image quality. Videos that originated on film usually take a bit more effort and that's possibly where 4K falls over for most people because they never amend the HDR brightness and generally have their televisions set so bright that it's washed out. You can get away with that more with video than you can with a film transfer. Right, enough waffle for me. Thank you for taking the time to comment. John.
@@moviecollector5920 True and I diddn't ment that your reviews are wrong. :) You do awesome content! My point was that there is also a lot releases where the difference is minor.
@@Raidallinen76 I do try not to slag off a disc release unless it's truly awful (Gemini Man for instance) but most of them are of very good to exceptional quality. Some of them - if not most of them - have to have a setup tweaked in order to get the best out of them though. Close Encounters is a case in point and that's the next review. Many people probably think it's a terrible 4K release but I think it's one of the best... well, maybe not the best but it's bloody fabulous once you have your system set up to resemble film as closely as possible and that basically means getting the brightness right down. John.
@@moviecollector5920 True again. I updated my tv again. Havent managed yet to get best possible settings for picture. New TV is Samsung Q90T. It is capable very good brightness and contrast. Need just adjust more. :)
@@moviecollector5920 Forgot to mention in previous comment. This channel and your knowledge considering actual filming is unreal. Its priviledge to watch theese videos, because your experince is outstanding. I was not so clear with my 1. comment. Mostly its language problem. What comes to TV settings. With Samsung "end game" QLED its always playing with Local dimming and contrast enchancer. Same settings dont work with all movies. Also atm. Local dimming is influnced by bug. Waiting new firmware. Well it can take time when it arrives to Europe.
