Out of Africa - March 6th, 2012 - Remastered Review - Blu-ray Forum

vertigo12314 · 01-06-2012, 02:04 AM

Out of Africa Blu-ray

Out of Africa Blu-ray Review

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We've asked the studio whether this is a new transfer or just a re-issue of the existing version, and HAVE CONFIRMED that this is a newly-remastered version that should be far superior to the existing disc.

http://www.thedigitalbits.com/#mytwocents

Brett C · 01-06-2012, 02:10 AM

Good news, I guess my copy just became a coaster!

IndyMLVC · 01-06-2012, 02:12 AM

Looks like this list is accurate after all...
http://forum.blu-ray.com/wish-lists/...c-ulation.html

riverbelow · 01-06-2012, 03:03 AM

Damn. Well I guess I can give mum a mothers day present of this upgrade.

Having already given it to her on 2010 xmas haha The now-older version.

I thought there was nothing wrong with the old one I guess they want a 5/5 result for this in the home movie market.

Too bad they don't have that viewpoint for BTTF/Waterworld/The Jackal and any number of other catalog I'd prefer they treat with absolute care and reference scans/mastering.

vertigo12314 · 01-06-2012, 01:16 PM

I'm glad I waited. After reading that article where the industry admitted to making a mistake with Out of Africa. I knew they would do something quickly to fix it.

Beard Esquire · 01-06-2012, 01:26 PM

Let's hope it's not a flipper.

bookcase · 01-06-2012, 01:35 PM

I absolutely hate re-buying movies -- especially when it could've and should've been done correctly the first time. But this one is too dear to me to pass up.

EDIT: Whoa, are they seriously giving this a $40 MRSP?!

If so, that adds insult to injury.

#Darren · 01-06-2012, 02:04 PM

Glad I waited

Mr. Cinema · 01-06-2012, 02:17 PM

Only about 100 more remasterings to go...

JaseT · 01-06-2012, 05:39 PM

UGH! I just bought Out of Africa two weeks ago!

Leonidas_King · 01-06-2012, 05:48 PM

I would assume is def not a flipper. Others releasing from Uni the same day are not.

Arkadin · 01-06-2012, 10:08 PM

well imo the original Out of Africa disc is without a doubt the worst bd issue of a major film by a major studio and should never have been released in the first place.
I do commend Universal for finally doing the right thing and issuing the "real" blu-ray release.
they should absolutely offer a replacement program for the poor people they scammed on the first release, even though the audio track was fantastic.
very happy about this news, as an Oscar winner like Out of Africa deserves a proper blu-ray release.

MattGuyOR · 01-07-2012, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Arkadin

well imo the original Out of Africa disc is without a doubt the worst bd issue of a major film by a major studio and should never have been released in the first place.
I do commend Universal for finally doing the right thing and issuing the "real" blu-ray release.
they should absolutely offer a replacement program for the poor people they scammed on the first release, even though the audio track was fantastic.
very happy about this news, as an Oscar winner like Out of Africa deserves a proper blu-ray release.

I hope they do. I bought it and haven't even watched it. What a waste.

rickah88 · 01-07-2012, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by IndyMLVC

Looks like this list is accurate after all...
http://forum.blu-ray.com/wish-lists/...c-ulation.html

LOL! I'm with you on this! I had my doubts about that thread but it looks to be 100% legit! Great source that OP had!
Back on topic, very glad I held off on this title. Looks like 3/6/12 is going to be a very expensive day for me!

rednowgreen · 01-07-2012, 04:20 PM

rickah88 · 01-07-2012, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by rednowgreen

I like these 100th covers Universal is coming out with. Does anyone know if these are all slips? Not that I'm a "gotta have slip guy", but I don't mind them when my BD's show up with one.

sperezmore · 01-07-2012, 04:57 PM

Will be mine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Regards,

SolidBlu · 01-07-2012, 11:12 PM

no flipper please

yellowcakeuf6 · 01-07-2012, 11:50 PM

Films like this from this era make me think of Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes and how I'd like to see it on Blu-ray.

Dubstar · 01-08-2012, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by yellowcakeuf6

Films like this from this era make me think of Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes and how I'd like to see it on Blu-ray.

and since it's Warner's you'd have better luck they wont botch the transfer - as I recall HDNet Movies has aired it. (I remember seeing this at the Uptown theater in 70mm/6-track and the beautiful ending with the gorgeous music score ...

01-06-2012, 02:12 AM	#3
IndyMLVC Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2010 Location:New York City, NY Blu-ray collection:445 DVD collection:86 Trading Score:8	Looks like this list is accurate after all... http://forum.blu-ray.com/wish-lists/...c-ulation.html Best film of 2013: 42 Most over-rated film of 2013: Place Beyond The Pines.

01-06-2012, 03:03 AM	#4
riverbelow Senior Member Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Perth, Australia Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:473 Blu-ray reviews:2	Damn. Well I guess I can give mum a mothers day present of this upgrade. Having already given it to her on 2010 xmas haha The now-older version. I thought there was nothing wrong with the old one I guess they want a 5/5 result for this in the home movie market. Too bad they don't have that viewpoint for BTTF/Waterworld/The Jackal and any number of other catalog I'd prefer they treat with absolute care and reference scans/mastering. The great 2012 'tracking' watch \| thread = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = 12 blu-ray wishlist = = = = = = = = = = = = My Home Theatre \| thread

01-06-2012, 01:35 PM	#7
bookcase Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Chicago, IL Blu-ray collection:1051 Trading Score:2	I absolutely hate re-buying movies -- especially when it could've and should've been done correctly the first time. But this one is too dear to me to pass up. EDIT: Whoa, are they seriously giving this a $40 MRSP?! If so, that adds insult to injury. Last edited by bookcase; 01-06-2012 at 01:37 PM.

01-06-2012, 02:04 PM	#8
#Darren Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:801 Blu-ray reviews: 46	Glad I waited www.bogieonline.com www.mcqueenonline.com

01-06-2012, 02:17 PM	#9
Mr. Cinema Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:NC Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:132 Blu-ray reviews:1	Only about 100 more remasterings to go... Welcome to blu-ray.com, where slipcovers are more important than Blu-rays. MY HDNA Samsung 40" 1080p LCD LN40A550 Panasonic DMP-BDT210 Sony PS3 Slim, Sony BDP-S360 Sony STR-DG820 Onkyo SKS-HT540 7.1 System

01-06-2012, 02:10 AM	#2
Brett C Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:In the Home Theater Home Theater Gallery:20 Blu-ray collection:1249 DVD collection:677 Blu-ray reviews:13	Good news, I guess my copy just became a coaster!

01-06-2012, 01:16 PM	#5
vertigo12314 Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:285 Blu-ray reviews:1	I'm glad I waited. After reading that article where the industry admitted to making a mistake with Out of Africa. I knew they would do something quickly to fix it.

01-06-2012, 01:26 PM	#6
Beard Esquire Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Location:Vesilla Home Theater Gallery:11 Blu-ray collection:759 DVD collection:3 PS3 collection:59 Blu-ray reviews:5 PS3 reviews:4 Trading Score:1	Let's hope it's not a flipper.

01-06-2012, 05:39 PM	#10
JaseT Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2009 Location:Colorado, USA Blu-ray collection:-	UGH! I just bought Out of Africa two weeks ago!

01-06-2012, 05:48 PM	#11
Leonidas_King Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2010 Location:US Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:902 PS3 collection:29 Trading Score:2	I would assume is def not a flipper. Others releasing from Uni the same day are not. "GIVE THEM NOTHING! BUT, TAKE FROM THEM... EVERYTHING!"

01-06-2012, 10:08 PM	#12
Arkadin Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2007 Location:a large castle in Segovia, Spain Blu-ray collection:288 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:9	well imo the original Out of Africa disc is without a doubt the worst bd issue of a major film by a major studio and should never have been released in the first place. I do commend Universal for finally doing the right thing and issuing the "real" blu-ray release. they should absolutely offer a replacement program for the poor people they scammed on the first release, even though the audio track was fantastic. very happy about this news, as an Oscar winner like Out of Africa deserves a proper blu-ray release.

01-07-2012, 04:20 PM	#15
rednowgreen Active Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Baton Rouge, LA Home Theater Gallery:11 Blu-ray collection:1131 DVD collection:78	I DON'T SPEAK GERMAN BUT I CAN IF YOU LIKE.

01-07-2012, 04:57 PM	#17
sperezmore Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Gastonia, NC. USA Home Theater Gallery:37	Will be mine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Regards, Sergio Perez-More "Long Live Dolby TrueHD & DTS HD Master Audio" Blu-ray/HD DVD & DVD/DVD-A/SACD Collection Sergio's Home Theater & Bar

01-07-2012, 11:12 PM	#18
SolidBlu Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Singapore Trading Score:1	no flipper please

01-07-2012, 11:50 PM	#19
yellowcakeuf6 Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:In front of the Kuro Blu-ray collection:169 DVD collection:66 Blu-ray reviews:5	Films like this from this era make me think of Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes and how I'd like to see it on Blu-ray.

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