Titanic (1997) 100th Anniversary and Collector's Edition Sep 10 Reviews

[retablo]

Originally Posted by SomeFilmBuff

With all due respect, I'm not one usually to complain about these types of things but this is Titanic. Some of these complains have existed since the 2005 set. There is a legitimate reason to be bothered by the release of specific documentaries that go "Behind the scenes''. I'll concede with some of your points, but at one point, this was the biggest, most-successful, commercial motion picture of all time. With a movie like this, we'd be getting something a bit more extravagant, don't ya think? The documentary that never got see a light of day wasn't included due James Cameron himself and I'm sorry but 63 minutes is not enough to cover a film like Titanic, IMHO. I feel the same way about Scream franchise released on Blu Ray that was missing a lot from the respective 2000 DVD box set. I don't consider myself ungrateful but wonder if these studios ever really put out all their worth into these releases.

This is one of the few movies that I totally love a very, very, very in-depth analysis that go into every detail from the conception of the film to its reception, backlash, and worldwide release again and the 100 anniversary of the sinking of ship. But then again, that's obsessive fan in me.

And obviously no offense to you or anyone, it's just something I constantly see time and again... it's really no wonder if studios don't listen to forum members, because many of them are really never happy. No matter what studios do to try and appease fans, they can never do enough... so why should they try anymore?

I agree that a longer in-depth doc could be included, provided Cameron had time to participate. It all depends on whether or not it's cost-effective. Will they still sell tons of copies without the added expense of making a brand new doc? Or spending more money licensing an older one? Yep. And since some people will complain and moan even if they did that, over something else, I can totally see studios just not caring anymore.

But the film is the deal breaker for me, not the extras. I hardly ever watch them, and if I do, it's usually once. But the film I'll watch time and again.

[formula72]

Originally Posted by retablo

LOL oh brother, there's always something to complain about huh? First it's "where is Titanic on blu?"... Then it's "There better be a 16x9 version"... Then it's "We deserve a box set"... now it's "well its great we're getting all that, but now the extras aren't good enough".

I'm amazed some of you are happy with anything, ever. I guess it's too much to think people would be grateful with what they do have, not what they don't.

There are many reasons why certain extras change from release to release (licensing, disc space, new extras are made, etc), but rarely are extras ever the same. I can pretty much assure you, it's not just to spite you for no reason whatsoever.

I'm happy the movie has arrived. I'm grateful we are getting the extra's, but...why not go all out, this is bluray, the best format currently out. The material is already on DVD, why not port it over? Why not make a solo documentary with this footage as a separate DVD/Bluray for purchase? IMHO, the "Collectors edition should" have all the bonus material", which would make it even more enticing to grab for collectors.
We have Titanic coming Bluray, and so happy.......Just pointing out the faults. The missing extra's hopefully help people understand whats "not" on this release. I have my thoughts and opinions, but by no means, am I ungrateful......my apologies it it came off that way.

[rickah88]

Personally, I wanted the BD release of Titanic to be in Black & White...needless to say I was very distraught, and will be boycotting this release until a B&W version is made available.

As a big fan of extra content, I would love to have every single extra ported from media to media...but, long ago, I gave up trying to be a completist!

[rickah88]

Originally Posted by formula72

I'm happy the movie has arrived. I'm grateful we are getting the extra's, but...why not go all out, this is bluray, the best format currently out. The material is already on DVD, why not port it over? Why not make a solo documentary with this footage as a separate DVD/Bluray for purchase? IMHO, the "Collectors edition should" have all the bonus material", which would make it even more enticing to grab for collectors.
We have Titanic coming Bluray, and so happy.......Just pointing out the faults. The missing extra's hopefully help people understand whats "not" on this release. I have my thoughts and opinions, but by no means, am I ungrateful......my apologies it it came off that way.

There could be licensing issues for starters, as Retalbo mentioned...and that's just the tip of the iceberg!

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[KubrickFan]

Originally Posted by SomeFilmBuff

Yep. I believe the documentary was suppose to be 2-3 hours long. Very nice that not only did we NOT get this but also the additional disc that Europe and Latin America got.

Well, to be fair, you're not really missing out on the fourth disc. Only a few parodies, and a making of documentary of about half an hour that aired when the movie was in theaters.

And about complaining about bonus features not being there, I think here it's warranted. On the DVD there were all sorts of bonus features you associate with a Special Edition, but the one thing that wasn't there was an in-depth documentary about the making of the movie. When there are rumors that it was finished, and Cameron didn't want it on there, it's even worse.

[rickah88]

Originally Posted by REPLAY

Don't hold your breath for a B&W version, it might be a while!

I will abandon ship before I purchase Titanic in color!!

[The Englishman]

Originally Posted by Cortese

I hear that

Is this shot from Titanic? I can't remember....

[rickah88]

Originally Posted by The Englishman

Is this shot from Titanic? I can't remember....

I believe it appeared as an extra on the BetaMax. Unfortunately it wasn't ported over to the blu-ray!

[SomeFilmBuff]

Originally Posted by retablo

And obviously no offense to you or anyone, it's just something I constantly see time and again... it's really no wonder if studios don't listen to forum members, because many of them are really never happy. No matter what studios do to try and appease fans, they can never do enough... so why should they try anymore?

I agree that a longer in-depth doc could be included, provided Cameron had time to participate. It all depends on whether or not it's cost-effective. Will they still sell tons of copies without the added expense of making a brand new doc? Or spending more money licensing an older one? Yep. And since some people will complain and moan even if they did that, over something else, I can totally see studios just not caring anymore.

But the film is the deal breaker for me, not the extras. I hardly ever watch them, and if I do, it's usually once. But the film I'll watch time and again.

I agree. Regardless of the extras, I've been anticipating this release for a long, long, long time. Titanic in hi-defention/Blu Ray format has been fantasy since I first go my first Blu Ray DVD player and flat screen TV. Now it has come true. I love the movie death and won't let minor nit picks some from enjoying this release. For the sake of Titanic, Jack and Rose, and even James Cameron, I'll let it go.

[MerrickG]

Originally Posted by GoldMotel

You know the fancy set comes with the 2D version right?

I don't have a 3D TV or bluray player so there is no point.

[joliefan]

are the extra's the same as the ones that where on the Dvd ? or are we getting new ones just for this set ?

[steve_dave]

Originally Posted by joliefan

are the extra's the same as the ones that where on the Dvd ? or are we getting new ones just for this set ?

Pretty much the same extras from the DVD plus two new extras.

[PeterTHX]

Originally Posted by joliefan

are the extra's the same as the ones that where on the Dvd ? or are we getting new ones just for this set ?

Originally Posted by steve_dave

Pretty much the same extras from the DVD plus two new extras.

As noted earlier in the thread, it appears some DVD extras did not make the voyage to BD.

[pagemaster]

Originally Posted by SomeFilmBuff

This is one of the few movies that I totally love a very, very, very in-depth analysis that go into every detail from the conception of the film to its reception, backlash, and worldwide release again and the 100 anniversary of the sinking of ship. But then again, that's obsessive fan in me.

And this is the reason why I hate behind the scenes stuff on movies. Repeated viewings suck when you know how it was made etc...this is why I like my movie only Titanic laserdisc.

[MikeCL]

I still have't placed my preorder yet

[rickah88]

Originally Posted by pagemaster

And this is the reason why I hate behind the scenes stuff on movies. Repeated viewings suck when you know how it was made etc...this is why I like my movie only Titanic laserdisc.

That makes absolutely zero sense.

[tehill]

Stupid question, is Blu-ray 2D, regular Blu-ray?

[chrisron]

Originally Posted by tehill

Stupid question, is Blu-ray 2D, regular Blu-ray?

Yes

[tehill]

Originally Posted by chrisron

Yes

Thanks

[MifuneFan]

You do need a 2D-capable TV to play those 2D discs though

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