Alot of blu rays I buy. I find that the dialogue is so low in volume and all the other sounds to be incredibly loud.
Particularly Dune. The sound mix in the blu ray is really annoying. I have a sound bar and everything but the dialogue is booming loud. I had to have the volume at 75/100 to hear what people were saying and had to keep turning it down whenever sfx/score hit.
Oppenheimer’s bluray sound mix is fucking excellent. My volume is at 45/100 and the dialogue and sfx are perfectly balanced and extremely loud. Literally shaking my room.
Wish more directors took more care with their home releases.
Can you recall the anticipation built by the trailers and promos leading up to the release of 'The Matrix' in 1999? The cinema experience must have been quite unique. Were you able to grasp the intricacies of the story during your first viewing, or did it take multiple visits to fully understand? How many times did you find yourself returning to the theater to immerse in the cinematic world the Wachowskis created?
Moreover, what was the general reaction among people in your community? Did the film spark discussions or debates, and did it leave a lasting impact on the cultural zeitgeist? Additionally, could you share your age at that time to provide context to your experience with 'The Matrix'?
My experience:
When I was 8 years old, I vividly remember buying a VHS tape from a supermarket and watching it on our new videorecorder. It was an incredible experience, and I rarely have had such memorable first-time experiences. I didn't understand everything in the movie because English was not my first language. However, the cinematography, especially the action scenes like the rooftop scene and the bulletproof scene, left a lasting impression. I recall at the school playground, everyone tried to recreate the bulletproof scene from the rooftop, unaware that it was CGI. It was impossible, and we often ended up falling on the ground, nearly breaking our backs. What a great time it was—full of innocence, anticipation, and entertainment. I don't remember seeing any trailers or promos, but I do recall being extensively exposed to the sequels.