A Trip to the Moon / The Extraordinary Voyage - Review

[rezpekt]

Originally Posted by Yami

Yes but they probably could put a dozen or so shorts on, not just A Trip to the Moon (HD) and The Eclipse / The Astronomer's Dream (presumably SD).

Why should they? This is A Trip to the Moon release, not Melies Collection vol. something.

[rezpekt]

Originally Posted by retablo

Still not enough for $30. Of course they have to throw other things on the disc because they are trying to justify their price point, the just didn't put nearly enough on there. KINO released ALL 19 Buster Keaton shorts, with extras, in a 3 BD set that costs the same price. That's how you do it.

I'd like to see Criterion put out a blu-ray with 2 Chaplin shorts and charge $30 and see what the reaction would be.

Don't buy it then, nobody is forcing you.

[Yami]

Originally Posted by rezpekt

Why should they? This is A Trip to the Moon release, not Melies Collection vol. something.

Because (as demonstrated in this thread), some consumers won't pay $30 for three shorts and a documentary. Of course, they have the choice whether to buy it or not but looking on, it doesn't seem good value for money. The French release looks much more appealing.

[bboisvert]

Originally Posted by rezpekt

Why should they? This is A Trip to the Moon release, not Melies Collection vol. something.

Because the price seems very high for what you get. You're right, we don't have to buy it. Many might not.

Doesn't seem like that's the best result, for consumers or Flicker Alley.

[bigshot]

Perhaps the next thing we can expect is a bluray with all of the "making of" supplements and commentary but without any films on it.

It's patently absurd to expect anyone to spend hard earned money on a bluray with only 16 minutes of film on it. Flicker Alley has plenty of material to make a bang up bluray with. There's no reason to milk their customers like this.

[dumb_dutchman]

Those who want Melies/A Trip to the Moon in their collection will pay $30.00.

Those who are merely looking for another steelbook might not.

[retablo]

Originally Posted by rezpekt

Don't buy it then, nobody is forcing you.

Haha yes I'm aware of that, but thanks for the free advice. Just pointing out why it's overpriced. Do you work there, is that why you're so staunchly defending it to the point of being snarky?

[toddly6666]

Won't the French version have more of his short films on the Blu-ray?

[Yami]

It will but whether they're on the Blu-Ray and in HD isn't specified.

[rezpekt]

Is the French release even happening? Blu-ray.com is the only site that's reporting it and the product image displayed here is actually George Melies DVD set released by Studio Canal in November.

[pro-bassoonist]

Yes, the French release is happening.

[TJS_Blu]

Originally Posted by captveg

Go see it. Right now.

To threadcrap just a little more, I hope they have a re-release of Hugo 3-D, because it's run was over before the Christmas break and I missed it.

[rezpekt]

Originally Posted by retablo

Haha yes I'm aware of that, but thanks for the free advice. Just pointing out why it's overpriced. Do you work there, is that why you're so staunchly defending it to the point of being snarky?

I have no connections with Flicker Alley. I don't even own any of their previous releases. I just don't see a problem with the pricing. For 30 dollars you get:

• Limited steelbook packaging
• Restored hand-colored version
• Restored black and white version
• 55-minute documentary
• Interview with Air
• Two other Melies short films
• Booklet
• DVD copy
• Shipping within mainland USA

[bigshot]

Serge Bromberg's 6 disk French "Saved From The Flames" DVDs are pricey, but you get two solid hours worth of brilliantly restored films on each one, including many hand tinted trickfilms like From the Earth to the Moon. I've been screening these DVDs on my projection system and they look phenominal. Flicker Alley released a 3 disk set that I haven't seen yet, but I bet either of these are a much better value than this bluray and have equally important films.

[JHas]

Originally Posted by rezpekt

I have no connections with Flicker Alley. I don't even own any of their previous releases. I just don't see a problem with the pricing. For 30 dollars you get:

• Limited steelbook packaging
• Restored hand-colored version
• Restored black and white version
• 55-minute documentary
• Interview with Air
• Two other Melies short films
• Booklet
• DVD copy
• Shipping within mainland USA

Are the other two shorts in HD?

[Yami]

Now it's looking like a better deal. The other two shorts will be in HD, confirmed to me by Flicker Alley on twitter.

[Adrock]

I'd purchase this release just for the interview with AIR. They are my favorite group, and am really looking forward to their new album in early February which coincides with the work the did for the soundtrack of this newly restored film.

[whbinder]

Originally Posted by dumb_dutchman

Those who want Melies/A Trip to the Moon in their collection will pay $30.00.

Those who are merely looking for another steelbook might not.

True. Sadly that leave out those of us who love the film and don't want a superfluous tin can to keep it in.

[yojoeski]

Is this a Flicker Alley exclusive or will it get a wider release like on Amazon?

[Yami]

It will get a wider release.