Casablanca Coming To Blu-ray December 2nd

[Eternal_Sunshine]

Good news...

1. Casablanca has just been announced for Germany for November 7th... and there will be both the Ultimate Collector's Edition as well as a "regular" BD release, the latter one without the memorabilia and without the Jack Warner documentary. I think it's a given that the US will get the "regular" release as well.

http://www.cinefacts.de/news/news.php?newsid=13358

2. The Amazon pre-order price for the UCE is down to a very reasonable (IMO) $ 41,95...

http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/click.php?id=746&tid=012

[DigitalfreakNYC]

Looks like this is a BD-25...just as I figured.

[PowellPressburger]

My Ultimate Edition was missing the passport whatever and the wallet type item. The container that was supposed to contain it was inside the box set but was empty.

Anyone else missing items from theirs?

**NOTE to previous last post.**

The movie disc is a BD-25 but for a full frame presentation the film doesn't require as much space as a film that is anamorphic.

I would like to think WB could have given the film more space. DVDBeaver notes the film takes up 15.49 GB of space.

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film/DVDCompare/casablanca.htm

[DigitalfreakNYC]

WB isn't using DL unless they have to, it seems.

[thebluemax]

"Casablanca" is a good film, but way overrated. I just do not think it is a great film, and by know means in the class of lets say "Gone with the Wind"

[PowellPressburger]

It is a good release.. even if I had missing bonus' in the box set.. very odd.. at least I had the disc in there. The case was mint... and not bashed up some on the shelves were really banged up bad.

For those who don't want to spend money on the set I bet you anything WB is planning a Digibook release for the film DVD only I would imagine.

[Nameless Evil]

I picked it up today (double-dip, already have the 2003 DVD) and just watched it and some of the special features.

Considering the clarity, the extras and the collectibles... I don't think this was too highly priced.

To fans of the film... highly recommended!

[DigitalfreakNYC]

Ok wait...i'm confused. Highdefdigest says it's a BD-50. Which is it?

[PowellPressburger]

Originally Posted by DigitalfreakNYC

Ok wait...i'm confused. Highdefdigest says it's a BD-50. Which is it?

According to DVDbeaver the disc size would be a BD-25.

[flyboy66]

Originally Posted by thebluemax

"Casablanca" is a good film, but way overrated. I just do not think it is a great film, and by know means in the class of lets say "Gone with the Wind"

OMFG you are joking right? I hope you do not write reviews on this site. Gone with the wind was the first color "epic" but had nowhere near the intelligence or complexity of Casablanca! If anything, something like The Dark Knight is way overrated! yeah good film, but not in the class of the Original Star Wars......

lets see you debate that one.......

[thebluemax]

Originally Posted by flyboy66

OMFG you are joking right? I hope you do not write reviews on this site. Gone with the wind was the first color "epic" but had nowhere near the intelligence or complexity of Casablanca! If anything, something like The Dark Knight is way overrated! yeah good film, but not in the class of the Original Star Wars......

lets see you debate that one.......

OMFG not joking-How I would rate some movies:

1. Casablanca- 8

2. GWTW- 10

3. Star Wars- 5

4. The Dark Knight- 7

5. Lawrence of Arabia- 9.5

6. Citizen Kane- 10

7. Alien- 10

8. Sound of Music- 8

9. Godfather 1&2- 10

10. Titanic- 2

[CheapChildren]

WB still hasn't shipped my copy which is fine because I'm so darn broke!

[retask]

Is there a difference in video- and/or audio-quality between the Collectors Edition and the Ordinary release?

[nekz]

Originally Posted by thebluemax

3. Star Wars- 5

Really? I don't mean to turn a Casablanca thread into a discussion about other movie reviews but really now a 5 for the original Star Wars?

Even if you don't enjoy the movie I don't know how you can rate it lower than 7 based on technical achievments/cinematics/characters/storyline etc.

Cheers =)

[Warbler]

Originally Posted by thebluemax

"Casablanca" is a good film, but way overrated. I just do not think it is a great film, and by know means in the class of lets say "Gone with the Wind"

that is all I can say. I believe Casablanca to be the greatest movie ever made. All the parts of the movie the actors and parts, the direction, the sets, the music, the story, the timing of its release, they all blend together here unlike any movie before or since.

[HDFreak56]

Originally Posted by Warbler

that is all I can say. I believe Casablanca to be the greatest movie ever made. All the parts of the movie the actors and parts, the direction, the sets, the music, the story, the timing of its release, they all blend together here unlike any movie before or since.

I agree 100%

[sachinwalia]

I am a Casablanca lover myself but what I hate is when people try to convert other into loving what they love. As with any other art form film is also multi-layered in terms of characterization, story, plot and so on... It is likely that what strikes me about Casablanca does not strike Joe somebody but that doesn't mean I'll try to impose my sensibilities on him / her. though I'll try to give my point of view but I'll definitely not make it a war. Just my two cents.

[jwbbud]

Casablanca Blu-ray

Its currently $14.99

[Dr Strangelove]

Originally Posted by jwbbud

Casablanca Blu-ray

Its currently $14.99

That's a slipcover right? There might be something else on the actual case?

[Imrahil2001]

Originally Posted by jwbbud

Casablanca Blu-ray

Its currently $14.99

Awesome! I wanted this without all the extra nonsense, and that's a great price.