Turisu said:
Wasn't the Collector's Edition VHS a later release? If the above is anything to go by it appears to have the similar colour timing to the BD.
September 21, 1999: http://www.amazon.com/The-Matrix-Keanu-Reeves/dp/B00000K19E
December 7, 1999: http://www.amazon.com/The-Matrix-Standard-Collectors-Edition/dp/B00000K2SC
I could've sworn I saw a non-CE version of the VHS in a thrift store but I can't find such a thing anywhere online so apparently this was the only release in NA...?
Anyway, it isn't anywhere close to the BD: for one thing the contrast isn't boosted. I'll add the BD shot to the post above so you can see for yourself. It appears to be the same transfer as the first DVD; my captures look a little greener than the disc but that could easily be down to my setup.
You_Too said:
The VCD on the other hand is dated 1999-05-14 (...) Maybe it's some kind of VHS screener?
It would have to be, since the movie was only released 1999-03-31.
Found this:
Ok since I have alot to cover, Ill give you the highlights first. Yes,
Star Wars. Shutup about it already. Go see it in the theatre you cheap
bastards. Also last week we got the VCD Screener of The Matrix finally,
another mad popular release. Few other gems like The Mummy, Idle Hands
Screener, and a Varsity Blues Screener. On with the show..
Releaes for the week(s) of: May 11, 1999 to May 24, 1999
[NUKED] - Wishmaster 2 - Screener - HIGHSPEED
[NUKED] - Alien Arsenal - Screener - HIGHSPEED
05111999 - Doug's 1st Movie - Telesync - HIGHSPEED
05121999 - The Matrix - Screener - VCD-EUROPE