I'm glad the Blu-ray release kept in the film grain. I can't stand DNR/EE in HD/1080p disc releases. I don't own it yet or a Blu-ray disc player but I'll be buying it anyway. A bit annoying since Ernie Hudson isn't even mentioned on the front cover though.(*winston)
Can't wait for GHOSTBUSTERS II/2 on Blu-ray disc and this time with plentiful amount of extra features.

I was pretty impressed with the blu-ray, I did a review of it for the website I write for (www.denofgeek.com) and it's certainly leagues ahead of the previous DVDs. I've watched it three times since Wednesday!

I got my copy today.. watching it now.. it's actually not too bad.

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I don't see why so many people hate film grain so much. I was just talking to my friend about this very issue too. Grain, is part of the art of filming on film. Grain is supposed to be there. 9.7 times out of 10, it's a good thing. If it's excessive, I can see wanting to reduce it. But a major problem is that so many Blu-Rays overdo the DNR and makes the film look digital and flat. Look at the Star Trek movie Blu-Rays. Every review mentions the problem of too much DNR.

I'm glad that they kept the grain for this release. Makes it feel more natural and real and brings out the feel of the film. And to that review that said that the grain wasn't as bad when he saw the original 35mm print, thats prob because grain is always on 35mm prints so its not a (apparent) “problem” there and so to most people not familiar with the importance of film grain, grain on an HDTV can be a problem. I personally LOVE grain and HATE (overly done) DNR on my Blu-Rays and thats why the Ghostbusters Blu-Ray is not only the best transfer of this movie I have seen, but it's also one of the best Blu-Ray transfers of any film I own/have seen in the format.

New films such as HP 1,2,3,4 does also have grain.

Only HP5 was the best blu-ray quality.

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grain on an HDTV can be a problem

I'm confused by this part of your rant. Is there just a spelling mistake or something, can you clarify?

Because saying that grain on an HDTV can be a problem, in effect, supports that argument AGAINST film grain on Blu-rays, because Blu-rays are, in fact, meant to be used with HDTV's.

I believe he is making the arguement that film grain is as much part of the film as the actors and the story and shouldn't be taken out despite what media and resolution TV they are viewed on…and I partly agree.

For instance…movies like Bladerunner and Ghostbusters I WANT to see the film grain; but in movies like The Dark Knight or Michael Bay's Transformers it wouldn't bother me if it was left out…

EXACTLY!!! And yeah, I shoulda worded that better

correction: “grain on an HDTV might be considered a ”problem“”

I think the transfer looks fantastic. I could instantly notice the difference.

I received mine today in Sydney Australia.
Did anyone else get a holographic slipcase with theirs?