BOONDOCK SAINTSreview

**kamspy** · 02-10-2009, 10:36 PM

Fox Home Entertainment

AVC/dts-MA

2.4:1

This is one of my favorite movies. The plot consists of two blue collar Irish guys doing some vigilante justice. It's very stylish and unique in it's story and character development. Great flick.

Having owned both of the DVD versions, I can say that the Blu-Ray is a BIG step up in PQ. Everything seems more solid and stable. Usual BD good stuff. Blacker blacks, richer colors, it's all been said before about other good transfers.

Bottom Line, the video on this does not disappoint.

The Audio is what really shocked me. I thought the DDEX 5.1 on the THX DVD was pretty good. Well, ignorance was bliss. The dts-MA track on the disc really opens up all the audio in this film. A giant leap forward in quality.

All special features from the THX DVD are included (I think, I didn't actually check).

If you're a fan of this movie, buying this is a no brainer. It's $25 at Blockbuster and even less on Amazon.

If you've never seen Boondock Saints, what the hell are you waiting for?

At least give it a rent. For god's sake I had a Saints avatar for over a year here!

PioneerElitist · 02-10-2009, 11:32 PM

Great movie, I already own the special edition DVD. Now thanks to your review I will own the Blu-ray tomorrow!

**kamspy** · 02-11-2009, 12:57 PM

.....

you people have no taste.

Shark2k · 02-11-2009, 02:05 PM

I got no money and no job so I won't be getting this right away, but once I get money I can spend with out feeling guilty I will definitely buy this. I already pre-ordered Akira when I probably shouldn't have

. I can't wait to get this movie on Blu though. Such a great movie. Thanks for the review.

-Shark2k

anythingwt · 02-11-2009, 06:47 PM

Great flick..

Way exciting to have it available on Blu..

Thanks for the heads up that it was no disappointment!

(and the liquid swords avatar is almost as great as the boondock saints one

)

Benzodiazepine · 02-11-2009, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kamspy

.....

you people have no taste.

LOL

Come on, you love this movie.

Reveers · 02-11-2009, 09:46 PM

I am going to order this on Amazon right now, I've always liked this movie. A friend gave me a gift cert for Christmas, I finally know what to use it on.

Thanks for the review.

**kamspy** · 02-12-2009, 01:30 PM

FWIW, the bitrate on this disc is through the roof. I can't recall seeing one this high.

It didn't dip below 37mpbs on the PS3 bitrate meter. ( I know it's not a perfect science, but it HAS been proven to provide a very close ballpark figure).

I can't pull the true average bitrate right now because my HTPC is down (shitty mobo

), when I get it fixed I'll post the true average.

HD Goofnut · 02-12-2009, 09:09 PM

I just finished watching it for the first time and I do intend to buy it. My rating as listed in my signature was 8/10. Great flick.

hatt · 02-12-2009, 10:24 PM

This may be my first double dip if I can find it cheap. I LIKE BS(no pun intended).

**kamspy** · 02-13-2009, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

I just finished watching it for the first time and I do intend to buy it. My rating as listed in my signature was 8/10. Great flick.

Good stuff eh?

HD Goofnut · 02-13-2009, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kamspy

Good stuff eh?

Yeah, it was.

"You came in here with a six shooter. Just what were you gonna do with the other three? Laugh them to death?"

iDarren · 02-19-2009, 06:53 AM

I'll pick this up eventually for Willem Dafoe. It must drop below 15.00 though, as I am not that big a fan of it.

**kamspy** · 02-22-2009, 02:20 PM

You seen this one yet PFC?

hairlesswookie · 02-23-2009, 02:35 PM

thanks for the review. i wasn't sure if i wanted to get another copy of this movie. now it's on my list to order.

02-10-2009, 10:36 PM	#1
kamspy Esteban Moderatoro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cincinnati,OH Good Posts: 12 Posts: 13,051	**BOONDOCK SAINTS**review Fox Home Entertainment AVC/dts-MA 2.4:1 This is one of my favorite movies. The plot consists of two blue collar Irish guys doing some vigilante justice. It's very stylish and unique in it's story and character development. Great flick. Having owned both of the DVD versions, I can say that the Blu-Ray is a BIG step up in PQ. Everything seems more solid and stable. Usual BD good stuff. Blacker blacks, richer colors, it's all been said before about other good transfers. Bottom Line, the video on this does not disappoint. The Audio is what really shocked me. I thought the DDEX 5.1 on the THX DVD was pretty good. Well, ignorance was bliss. The dts-MA track on the disc really opens up all the audio in this film. A giant leap forward in quality. All special features from the THX DVD are included (I think, I didn't actually check). If you're a fan of this movie, buying this is a no brainer. It's $25 at Blockbuster and even less on Amazon. If you've never seen Boondock Saints, what the hell are you waiting for? At least give it a rent. For god's sake I had a Saints avatar for over a year here!

02-10-2009, 11:32 PM	#2
PioneerElitist Pro-111FD Join Date: Jan 2009 Age: 22 Posts: 79	Great movie, I already own the special edition DVD. Now thanks to your review I will own the Blu-ray tomorrow! __________________ Living Room Pioneer Elite Pro-111FD Pioneer Elite BDP-05FD Monster HDMI M1000HD-4 Xbox 360 w/120G HDD Microsoft HDMI Bedroom Pioneer Kuro 5020FD Sony BDP-S350 Bose CineMate 2.1 DVD's:156 's:26

02-11-2009, 06:47 PM	#5
anythingwt one love Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 4,408	Great flick.. Way exciting to have it available on Blu.. Thanks for the heads up that it was no disappointment! (and the liquid swords avatar is almost as great as the boondock saints one ) __________________ "your dreams, minus your doubts, equal your reality"

02-11-2009, 09:46 PM	#7
Reveers High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Way up North Posts: 86	I am going to order this on Amazon right now, I've always liked this movie. A friend gave me a gift cert for Christmas, I finally know what to use it on. Thanks for the review. __________________ 32" Samsung LNT3253 80gb PS3 - HMDI Wii - Component PC - Video: DVI-HDMI (Audio: 5.1 via TOSLink Optical) Onkyo TXSR605, Energy Take Classic 5.1

02-12-2009, 01:30 PM	#8
kamspy Esteban Moderatoro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cincinnati,OH Good Posts: 12 Posts: 13,051	FWIW, the bitrate on this disc is through the roof. I can't recall seeing one this high. It didn't dip below 37mpbs on the PS3 bitrate meter. ( I know it's not a perfect science, but it HAS been proven to provide a very close ballpark figure). I can't pull the true average bitrate right now because my HTPC is down (shitty mobo), when I get it fixed I'll post the true average.

02-11-2009, 12:57 PM	#3
kamspy Esteban Moderatoro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cincinnati,OH Good Posts: 12 Posts: 13,051	..... you people have no taste.

02-11-2009, 02:05 PM	#4
Shark2k High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: West Orange, NJ Age: 23 Posts: 548	I got no money and no job so I won't be getting this right away, but once I get money I can spend with out feeling guilty I will definitely buy this. I already pre-ordered Akira when I probably shouldn't have . I can't wait to get this movie on Blu though. Such a great movie. Thanks for the review. -Shark2k

02-12-2009, 09:09 PM	#9
HD Goofnut The Official HDF Reviewer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mississippi, U.S.A. Your resident Dune, Star Wars, and war film expert Age: 27 Posts: 6,852	I just finished watching it for the first time and I do intend to buy it. My rating as listed in my signature was 8/10. Great flick. __________________ My Review Setup Sanyo DP46848 46" 1080p LCD Onkyo TX-SR606 7.1 DirecTV HR21-100 HD DVR Onkyo SKS-HT540 7.1 System LG BH200 Super Blu Toshiba HD-A20 Sony 40 GB PS3 (Now with Netflix streaming!) 156~206~My Movie Collection Latest Review: *Men in Black* Be sure to check out the Blu-ray Review Request Thread

02-12-2009, 10:24 PM	#10
hatt HD Elitist Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: FL Age: 34 Posts: 4,921	This may be my first double dip if I can find it cheap. I LIKE BS(no pun intended).

02-19-2009, 06:53 AM	#13
iDarren Hi-Def Junkie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Blu-ray HQ Awards: World's Sexiest Male 2006/2007/2008 Posts: 2,990	I'll pick this up eventually for Willem Dafoe. It must drop below 15.00 though, as I am not that big a fan of it. __________________ www.bogieonline.com www.mcqueenonline.com www.saunaandspascene.com www.projectorreviewcentral.com

02-22-2009, 02:20 PM	#14
kamspy Esteban Moderatoro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cincinnati,OH Good Posts: 12 Posts: 13,051	You seen this one yet PFC?

02-23-2009, 02:35 PM	#15
hairlesswookie What is HD? Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tallahassee Posts: 1	thanks for the review. i wasn't sure if i wanted to get another copy of this movie. now it's on my list to order.

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