Dolph Lundgren Blu-Rays - Blu-ray Forum

Coligion · 02-01-2012, 06:47 PM

I see there is some love for Van Damme on here, but I was curious if anyone cared about some Blu-Rays from the Big Swede? Not many releases for any of his older films exist in North America besides Johnny Mnemonic and Universal Soldier. Here's a list of films that I feel deserve Blu-Ray treatment for Dolph:

1. Men of War: highly underrated Expendables clone with excellent cinematography.

2. I Come in Peace: fun buddy cop film with some sci-fi twists.

3. Silent Trigger: low budget but stylish action film directed by Russell Mulcahy (Highlander).

4. Army of One: great over-the-top action flick reminiscent of Commando style brutality.

5. Punisher: after seeing Jane's version, I think his is better, but I still enjoy Dolph's older take.

6. The Mechanic (Russian Specialist): pretty good revenge flick directed by Dolph and also quite brutal.

I know most people don't think much of him, but he does have some hidden gems in his filmography; However, there are many others to avoid.

Vw Driver · 02-01-2012, 06:58 PM

He is in Expendables as well.

Coligion · 02-01-2012, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vw Driver

He is in Expendables as well.

Of course. As far as I was concerned, he was the best character ("Insect!"

). Like I said in the original post, I'm lobbying for older Dolph releases.

OrlandoEastwood · 02-01-2012, 07:08 PM

I would want The Punisher on Blu-ray. That one was my favorite of the three films. And yes, I know he didn't have the skull on his shirt...

TheOneWithThePrize · 02-01-2012, 07:38 PM

Always game for some more Dolph on Blu-ray, I have a few of his lesser titles that has been issued on BD in Europe (quality going from inferior to decent).

Coligion · 02-01-2012, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by TheOneWithThePrize

Always game for some more Dolph on Blu-ray, I have a few of his lesser titles that has been issued on BD in Europe (quality going from inferior to decent).

Dolph Lundgren - A Little Less Conversation (Melodifestivalen 2010) - YouTube

Yeah, that's a funny video. Dolph's a Jack-of-all-trades kinda guy and also not afraid to make fun of himself.

Henke007 · 02-01-2012, 07:42 PM

Give me showdown in little tokyo and that'll hold me for a while

bluballer · 02-01-2012, 07:52 PM

That was fun. What about Brandon Lee films (except the Crow)?

Shawn Watson · 02-01-2012, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Coligion

4. Army of One: great over-the-top action flick reminiscent of Commando style brutality.

God, I hope you mean JOSHUA TREE, the correct title of the film.

Coligion · 02-01-2012, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Shawn Watson

God, I hope you mean JOSHUA TREE, the correct title of the film.

Trailer

Depends where you're from. In NA, it's Army of One, but elsewhere it is known as Joshua Tree. Army of One is a more typical action title, but Joshua Tree is unique but entirely obscure. I'm kind of indifferent to both.

Shawn Watson · 02-02-2012, 12:33 AM

ActionJunkie · 02-02-2012, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coligion

I see there is some love for Van Damme on here, but I was curious if anyone cared about some Blu-Rays from the Big Swede? Not many releases for any of his older films exist in North America besides Johnny Mnemonic and Universal Soldier. Here's a list of films that I feel deserve Blu-Ray treatment for Dolph:

1. Men of War: highly underrated Expendables clone with excellent cinematography.

2. I Come in Peace: fun buddy cop film with some sci-fi twists.

3. Silent Trigger: low budget but stylish action film directed by Russell Mulcahy (Highlander).

4. Army of One: great over-the-top action flick reminiscent of Commando style brutality.

5. Punisher: after seeing Jane's version, I think his is better, but I still enjoy Dolph's older take.

6. The Mechanic (Russian Specialist): pretty good revenge flick directed by Dolph and also quite brutal.

I know most people don't think much of him, but he does have some hidden gems in his filmography; However, there are many others to avoid.

Would love to see all the titles you listed above on blu, but there's one more I'll add & another forum member has mentioned it & that's Showdown In Little Tokyo.

miller_time22 · 02-02-2012, 01:38 PM

+ 1 for Showdown in Little Tokyo

wormraper · 02-02-2012, 01:39 PM

Showdown in Little Tokyo is a MUST

Coligion · 07-15-2012, 09:59 PM

Men of War is now showing up on Amazon for an August release

. Disappointing that it is a double-pack, but I'm not complaining.

Coligion · 09-23-2012, 07:57 AM

As I said above, Men of War received a release through Miramax as a double feature with the film Brava Two Zero:

I was fortunate enough to come across this at Walmart for only $5. Sadly, the aspect ratio has been altered to 1.78:1 from 2.35:1. Not a huge deal to me, but I'm sure others might steer clear due to this. On the plus side, the video was definitely much sharper compared to my U.S. DVD release. On the other hand, the audio--DTS-HD MA 2.0--didn't seem all that much better from the DVD but certainly serviceable.

Perhaps this film will get a standalone release with the original aspect ratio down the line, but I can't complain too much for only $5.

TylerDurden · 09-23-2012, 11:59 AM

I still have my DVD of Men of War. Would be nice to get a proper BD upgrade.

Ill_Be_Back · 09-23-2012, 01:09 PM

We need Dark Angel naow!

Shawn Watson · 09-23-2012, 06:10 PM

I've heard that Joshua Tree is actually getting a new Blu-ray.

Ill_Be_Back · 09-23-2012, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Shawn Watson

I've heard that Joshua Tree is actually getting a new Blu-ray.

I wish, it didn't even get a proper DVD release! Underrated....

02-01-2012, 06:47 PM	#1
Coligion Senior Member Member since:Jan 2011 Location:USA Blu-ray collection:180 DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews:2	Dolph Lundgren Blu-Rays I see there is some love for Van Damme on here, but I was curious if anyone cared about some Blu-Rays from the Big Swede? Not many releases for any of his older films exist in North America besides Johnny Mnemonic and Universal Soldier. Here's a list of films that I feel deserve Blu-Ray treatment for Dolph: 1. Men of War: highly underrated Expendables clone with excellent cinematography. 2. I Come in Peace: fun buddy cop film with some sci-fi twists. 3. Silent Trigger: low budget but stylish action film directed by Russell Mulcahy (Highlander). 4. Army of One: great over-the-top action flick reminiscent of Commando style brutality. 5. Punisher: after seeing Jane's version, I think his is better, but I still enjoy Dolph's older take. 6. The Mechanic (Russian Specialist): pretty good revenge flick directed by Dolph and also quite brutal. I know most people don't think much of him, but he does have some hidden gems in his filmography; However, there are many others to avoid. Last edited by Diesel; 09-18-2012 at 03:59 AM.

02-01-2012, 07:08 PM	#4
OrlandoEastwood Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:R-Point Blu-ray reviews: 86 Trading Score:24	I would want The Punisher on Blu-ray. That one was my favorite of the three films. And yes, I know he didn't have the skull on his shirt... Kifflom! Toaster - Coming to Amazon, May 2016!

02-02-2012, 01:38 PM	#13
miller_time22 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2008 Blu-ray collection:1021 DVD collection:5 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:13	+ 1 for Showdown in Little Tokyo Mongol General: Wrong! Conan! What is best in life? Conan: To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of their women.

09-23-2012, 11:59 AM	#17
TylerDurden Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Seven seas Blu-ray collection:1007 Trading Score:32	I still have my DVD of Men of War. Would be nice to get a proper BD upgrade. There simply is no other place on the internet. Blu-ray.com If you are not paying for the best you are getting ripped off by the worst.

09-23-2012, 01:09 PM	#18
Ill_Be_Back Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:Northern Ireland Blu-ray collection:1517 Trading Score:31	We need Dark Angel naow! He'll Be Back...

02-01-2012, 06:58 PM	#2
Vw Driver Expert Member Member since:Jan 2012 Location:USA Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:749 DVD collection:37 Trading Score:3	He is in Expendables as well.

02-01-2012, 07:42 PM	#7
Henke007 Senior Member Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Sweden Trading Score:8	Give me showdown in little tokyo and that'll hold me for a while

02-01-2012, 07:52 PM	#8
bluballer Senior Member Member since:Jan 2012 Location:HeArT of DiXiE Blu-ray collection:121 Trading Score:187	That was fun. What about Brandon Lee films (except the Crow)?

02-02-2012, 01:39 PM	#14
wormraper Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Tucson Arizona Blu-ray collection:3986 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:437	Showdown in Little Tokyo is a MUST

07-15-2012, 09:59 PM	#15
Coligion Senior Member Member since:Jan 2011 Location:USA Blu-ray collection:180 DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews:2	Men of War is now showing up on Amazon for an August release . Disappointing that it is a double-pack, but I'm not complaining.

09-23-2012, 07:57 AM	#16
Coligion Senior Member Member since:Jan 2011 Location:USA Blu-ray collection:180 DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews:2	As I said above, Men of War received a release through Miramax as a double feature with the film Brava Two Zero: I was fortunate enough to come across this at Walmart for only $5. Sadly, the aspect ratio has been altered to 1.78:1 from 2.35:1. Not a huge deal to me, but I'm sure others might steer clear due to this. On the plus side, the video was definitely much sharper compared to my U.S. DVD release. On the other hand, the audio--DTS-HD MA 2.0--didn't seem all that much better from the DVD but certainly serviceable. Perhaps this film will get a standalone release with the original aspect ratio down the line, but I can't complain too much for only $5.

09-23-2012, 06:10 PM	#19
Shawn Watson Special Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Edinburgh, Scotland Blu-ray collection:288 DVD collection:42 Blu-ray reviews:223	I've heard that Joshua Tree is actually getting a new Blu-ray. PlayStation ID: gator_macready "No! No, no, no, no, no...well yes." -Homer Simpson

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