Product: Gladiator [VHS] (2000)
Rating: 4.0
Looks Fine
Theres no grain visible in the blu-ray version, but who cares, grain makes HD look like low quality SD. I want a sharp wow factor, not technically accurate film reproduction (in terms of grain, color and blacks = more important). Watched this on: Pioneer BDP-51FD Blu-ray player > Pioneer Elite SC-07 Receiver > Pioneer Kuro PDP-6020FD. This looks great unless you want grain, you cant notice any enhanced edges or smudging. Wish I hadnt read all the reviews since it made me look for it during the movie. Extended version of the movie is not worth watching, far too long and adds nothing interesting, mostly dialog with the emperor. One scene of more arrows compared to theatrical.