WarGames (1983) - August 21,2012 Review! - Blu-ray Forum

Akijama · 06-09-2012, 08:42 AM

WarGames Blu-ray

WarGames Blu-ray Review

Special Features:

* * Commentary from Director John Badham and Writers Lawrence Lasker and Walter Parkes
* * Loading WarGames
* * Attack of the Hackers
* * Inside NORAD: Cold War Fortress
* * Tic Tac Toe: A True Story
* * Theatrical Trailer

Quote:

Matthew Broderick (Ferris Bueller's Day Off) and Ally Sheedy (The Breakfast Club) star in this compelling drama filled with action, suspense and high-tech adventures! Featuring superb performances by Dabney Coleman and Barry Corbin, WarGames is "brilliant...funny...and provocative" (New York)a fast-paced cyber-thriller. Computer hacker David Lightman (Broderick) can bypass the most advanced security systems, break the most intricate secret codes and mastereven the most difficult computer games. But when he unwittingly taps into the Defense Department's war computer, he initiates a confrontation of global proportionsWorld War III! Together with his girlfriend (Sheedy) and a wizardly computer genius (Tony Award® winner John Wood), David must race against time to outwit his opponent...and prevent a nuclear Armageddon.

deepblonde · 06-10-2012, 12:04 PM

Fantastic!! I've been so looking forward to Wargames being released on Blu! I can't wait!

Robert Calhoun · 06-10-2012, 12:54 PM

I am looking forward to seeing this release...

zmarko · 06-10-2012, 04:13 PM

Would you like to play a game?

I'm in for this at $10. I'll wait for it to hit that price point.

JuxTPosition · 06-12-2012, 12:07 AM

FINALLY! Why did this take so long?

sk33tr · 06-12-2012, 12:45 AM

about freakin' time!

now if they'd just release the manhattan project on blu it would make a sweet day of "80s teen almost blows us all up" movies.

Moniker · 06-12-2012, 05:28 PM

I'm a huge fan of this movie and was thrilled to hear of its impending release. I truly believe this is one of the most undervalued films of the 1980s, and I'm excited to finally be getting a hi-def version to stand alongside my VHS copy autographed by director John Badham.

KRiTiC · 06-12-2012, 07:08 PM

I love that film!

TheDrunkenSpy · 06-13-2012, 04:20 AM

Most Excellent. Here's hoping that a good print is used for the transfer. I'm not expecting reference material quality with this film- obviously- but Christ Almighty... exercise some restraint in the mastering process. Don't bullocks it up in post with excessive NR or Edge Enhancement. It's simply not appealing to look at.

Also... Ally Sheedy was a fricking cutie in this film. nuff said.

oscarmerkx · 06-24-2012, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Akijama

WarGames Blu-ray

Special Features:

* * Commentary from Director John Badham and Writers Lawrence Lasker and Walter Parkes
* * Loading WarGames
* * Attack of the Hackers
* * Inside NORAD: Cold War Fortress
* * Tic Tac Toe: A True Story
* * Theatrical Trailer

+1

Great movie

takearushfan · 07-09-2012, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sk33tr

about freakin' time!

now if they'd just release the manhattan project on blu it would make a sweet day of "80s teen almost blows us all up" movies.

Thank you! I thought I was the only one that really likes TMP.

amoergosum · 07-09-2012, 01:48 PM

Theatrical Release Poster >>>

Helen Magnus · 07-09-2012, 03:46 PM

Can't wait to give my DVD copy to the library and replace it!

OneWayFilms · 07-09-2012, 05:19 PM

Sure seems rather dated with the advancement of home computers, but this film is still loads of fun.

I remember having a green monochrome screen computer for work. LOL, those were the days.

OneWayFilms · 07-09-2012, 05:33 PM

Matthew Broadrick is SUCH a talented guy and great actor. But have you ever seen him in an interview? I saw him co-host LIVE with Kelly Rippa, and I must admit, he has NO personality. Very AWKWARD in person.

I LOVE all his performances, I'm a big fan....but this poor guy is no good unless he has a script and a character to play.

ay221 · 07-11-2012, 04:38 AM

I cannot pass this one up, pre-order is placed. I now need Explorers and Bill and Ted's to come through. Maybe also The Burbs.

wvl · 07-15-2012, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ay221

I cannot pass this one up, pre-order is placed. I now need Explorers and Bill and Ted's to come through. Maybe also The Burbs.

Amen, me too... these are long over due to come out on blus. Can't wait.

thelittleprince · 07-15-2012, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OneWayFilms

Matthew Broadrick is SUCH a talented guy and great actor. But have you ever seen him in an interview? I saw him co-host LIVE with Kelly Rippa, and I must admit, he has NO personality. Very AWKWARD in person.

I LOVE all his performances, I'm a big fan....but this poor guy is no good unless he has a script and a character to play.

I saw that co-hosting gig as well and he looked lost. But I think he was tired that day since he was starring in a play on Broadway that time and they taped that show early in the morning. Felt bad for Kelly Ripa though since she was doing most of the talking. Can't wait to pick this up! I don't think I have it on DVD. I have it on VHS somewhere though.

thelittleprince · 08-04-2012, 07:56 PM

I hope Electric Dreams will get a Blu release soon to as well!

Lucif3r · 08-04-2012, 08:09 PM

In when it hits $7.99.

06-10-2012, 12:54 PM	#3
Robert Calhoun Member Member since:Feb 2011 Blu-ray collection:210 Trading Score:1	Awesome! I am looking forward to seeing this release...

06-10-2012, 04:13 PM	#4
zmarko Active Member Member since:Dec 2011 Location:Denver, CO Blu-ray collection:304 DVD collection:213 PS3 collection:10 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Would you like to play a game? I'm in for this at $10. I'll wait for it to hit that price point. TV: Sharp Aquos LC-60E77UN Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR50 Blu-Ray Player: PS3, and Sony BDP-S270 My FS/FT thread - Bond Blu's w/ slips, Weeds Seasons 1-4, Batman Begins, Dark Knight

06-12-2012, 12:45 AM	#6
sk33tr Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2011 Location:Alabama Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:617 DVD collection:21 PS3 collection:25 PS3 reviews:1 Hardware reviews:5 Trading Score:5	about freakin' time! now if they'd just release the manhattan project on blu it would make a sweet day of "80s teen almost blows us all up" movies. disney films that need to be on blu-ray: the adventures of ichabod and mr. toad \| treasure island \| 20,000 leagues under the sea \| old yeller \| darby o'gill and the little people \| pollyanna \| swiss family robinson \| the absent-minded professor \| big red \| mary poppins \| the world's greatest athlete

06-12-2012, 05:28 PM	#7
Moniker Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:texas Blu-ray collection:280 Blu-ray reviews:4	I'm a huge fan of this movie and was thrilled to hear of its impending release. I truly believe this is one of the most undervalued films of the 1980s, and I'm excited to finally be getting a hi-def version to stand alongside my VHS copy autographed by director John Badham. Shut up and go watch The Wire.

06-12-2012, 07:08 PM	#8
KRiTiC Senior Member Member since:Sep 2010 Location:Edinburgh, Scotland Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:205 Trading Score:5	I love that film! bleh

06-10-2012, 12:04 PM	#2
deepblonde Member Member since:Apr 2010 Blu-ray reviews:1	Fantastic!! I've been so looking forward to Wargames being released on Blu! I can't wait!

06-12-2012, 12:07 AM	#5
JuxTPosition Member Member since:Feb 2010 Blu-ray reviews:1	FINALLY! Why did this take so long?

06-13-2012, 04:20 AM	#9
TheDrunkenSpy Member Member since:Jun 2011	Most Excellent. Here's hoping that a good print is used for the transfer. I'm not expecting reference material quality with this film- obviously- but Christ Almighty... exercise some restraint in the mastering process. Don't bullocks it up in post with excessive NR or Edge Enhancement. It's simply not appealing to look at. Also... Ally Sheedy was a fricking cutie in this film. nuff said.

07-09-2012, 01:48 PM	#12
amoergosum Power Member Member since:Feb 2011 Blu-ray collection:146	Theatrical Release Poster >>>

07-09-2012, 03:46 PM	#13
Helen Magnus Member Member since:Feb 2012 Location:Canada Blu-ray collection:142 DVD collection:205	Can't wait to give my DVD copy to the library and replace it!

07-09-2012, 05:19 PM	#14
OneWayFilms Special Member Member since:Mar 2010 Location:USA Blu-ray collection:346 DVD collection:215 Blu-ray reviews:2	Sure seems rather dated with the advancement of home computers, but this film is still loads of fun. I remember having a green monochrome screen computer for work. LOL, those were the days. My Bluray/DVD Collection http://www.invelos.com/DVDCollection.aspx/OWFie

07-09-2012, 05:33 PM	#15
OneWayFilms Special Member Member since:Mar 2010 Location:USA Blu-ray collection:346 DVD collection:215 Blu-ray reviews:2	Matthew Broadrick is SUCH a talented guy and great actor. But have you ever seen him in an interview? I saw him co-host LIVE with Kelly Rippa, and I must admit, he has NO personality. Very AWKWARD in person. I LOVE all his performances, I'm a big fan....but this poor guy is no good unless he has a script and a character to play. My Bluray/DVD Collection http://www.invelos.com/DVDCollection.aspx/OWFie

07-11-2012, 04:38 AM	#16
ay221 Expert Member Member since:Oct 2006	I cannot pass this one up, pre-order is placed. I now need Explorers and Bill and Ted's to come through. Maybe also The Burbs. JVC RS40 projector / 118 inch Carada screen Panasonic BDT-500 3D blu-ray player Darblet Yamaha 1800 receiver Infinity Primus 360 front towers Infinity Beta C360 center speaker 4 Infinity 160 surround speakers SVS PC 13 Ultra sub

08-04-2012, 07:56 PM	#19
thelittleprince Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2010 Location:neverland Blu-ray collection:2025 PS3 collection:26	I hope Electric Dreams will get a Blu release soon to as well! "Nothing ever ends."

08-04-2012, 08:09 PM	#20
Lucif3r Active Member Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Texas Blu-ray collection:570 PS3 collection:11 Blu-ray reviews:1	In when it hits $7.99. Display: 64" Samsung PN64D7000 AVR: Onkyo RC180 Speakers: Polk Monitor70 fronts, Monitor60 surrounds, CS2 center, PSW505 (x2) Remote: Logitech Harmony 1100 w/PS3 Adapter and RF Extender Sources: DirecTV HR24-500, OPPO BDP-93, 256GB SSD PS3 Slim Move, Launch 60GB PS3, 320GB XBox 360 Slim Halo Reach Edition w/Kinect Power: Panamax M5100-PM Bedroom: 40" Samsung UN40EH5300

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