The Insider (Michael Mann) - February 19,2013 - Blu-ray Forum

Akijama · 11-08-2012, 10:12 PM

The Insider Blu-ray

The Insider Blu-ray Review

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The Insider is a 1999 film directed by Michael Mann based on the true story of a 60 Minutes segment about tobacco industry whistleblower Jeffrey Wigand. The 60 Minutes story originally aired in November 1995 in an altered form because of objections by CBS’ then-owner, Laurence Tisch, who also controlled the Lorillard Tobacco Company. The story was later aired on February 4, 1996. The film stars Al Pacino and Russell Crowe, with Christopher Plummer, Bruce McGill, Diane Venora, Michael Gambon, Philip Baker Hall, Lindsay Crouse, Gina Gershon, Debi Mazar, and Colm Feore in supporting roles. The script was adapted by Eric Roth and Mann from Marie Brenner's Vanity Fair article "The Man Who Knew Too Much". It was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Russell Crowe), Best Cinematography, Best Director, Best Editing, Best Picture, Best Sound and Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published. In Lebanon, Hezbollah militants escort producer Lowell Bergman (Pacino) to Hezbollah founder Sheikh Fadlallah. Lowell convinces him to be interviewed by Mike Wallace (Plummer) for CBS show 60 Minutes.

Russhole · 11-08-2012, 10:18 PM

Finally. Love this movie, and the soundtrack.

RJ Smoove · 11-08-2012, 10:21 PM

Great. Looking forward to grabbing this one.

FT-86 · 11-08-2012, 10:21 PM

Nice! Great news for sure.

ATown10 · 11-08-2012, 10:32 PM

My most anticipated Blu-ray EVER!

the sordid sentinel · 11-09-2012, 01:48 AM

SO pumped! Easily one of my most highly anticipated Blus. Thanks for the info.

Shanderson88 · 11-09-2012, 01:51 AM

Terrific movie, can't wait to pick this one up.

Akijama · 11-30-2012, 11:46 AM

Availabe for pre-order at Walmart .

http://www.walmart.com/ip/The-Inside...creen/22234427

iScottie · 11-30-2012, 12:10 PM

I may have to check this out.

I've been contemplating buying the DVD Two-Pack with A Civil Action.

I KEEL YOU · 11-30-2012, 12:25 PM

Wow, and it's widescreen!

Adam_ME · 11-30-2012, 12:25 PM

I was hoping Criterion would get their hands on it, but I'll take it on Blu-ray any way I can get it. I just hope Mann doesn't alter the film like he's been prone to do with his other movies lately.

Mr. Cinema · 11-30-2012, 12:40 PM

FINALLY. The best film of 1999 gets a Blu-ray release.

My only concern is this is a live action title from Disney. Their track record is hit and miss on those. Hopefully this gets a good transfer.

klauswhereareyou · 11-30-2012, 12:54 PM

I can't wait to buy this, as long as it's got a good transfer. Being a big Michael Mann fan, here's hoping that the long rumored Thief (1981) blu ray ain't far behind.

Jumpman · 11-30-2012, 12:55 PM

About goddamn time! Just watched my DVD copy a few months ago and this film still holds up brilliantly. A masterwork by Mann.

Now, if we could get Ali director's cut as well, we'd be cooking with gas then....

Shanester · 11-30-2012, 01:13 PM

Great film and script!

Mann rocks!

Cinemach · 11-30-2012, 01:36 PM

Can drop this from the DVD outlook droplist now.

And let's hope his Thief is not too far behind.

Darth Marcus · 11-30-2012, 01:47 PM

YES!!! You guys just made my day!!

bookcase · 11-30-2012, 01:49 PM

Awesome! I love this movie!

Rizor · 11-30-2012, 03:23 PM

Great movie and Mann's best in my opinion. Will have to wait to hear about the transfer. This is from Disney and they're track record on live action catalog titles is spotty.

ZooTv · 11-30-2012, 05:58 PM

Excellent news, hopefully Thief is in the works as well!

11-08-2012, 10:21 PM	#3
RJ Smoove Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 Location:Thirty Mile Zone (Los Angeles) Home Theater Gallery:24 Blu-ray collection:562 DVD collection:198 PS3 collection:7 Blu-ray reviews: 120 Trading Score:9	Great. Looking forward to grabbing this one. Top 10 Favorite Films: 1. The Dark Knight 2. The Departed 3. Pulp Fiction 4. The Empire Strikes Back 5. District 9 6. Casino Royale 7. The Shawshank Redemption 8. No Country For Old Men 9. The Lion King 10. The Lord of the Rings Favorite Movie Quote: "I need some dudes up here that speak American, God damn it! He's making a f*ing sweater back here. I'm trying to put Tiger Balm on this jungle's nuts." Danny McBride in Tropic Thunder**

11-08-2012, 10:21 PM	#4
FT-86 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2009 Blu-ray collection:87 Blu-ray reviews:2	Nice! Great news for sure. Sony KDL-52XBR9 BDP-S1000ES

11-08-2012, 10:32 PM	#5
ATown10 Member Member since:Apr 2012 Blu-ray collection:223	My most anticipated Blu-ray EVER! 200th Blu-ray: The Fifth Element / Gattaca 2-Pack

11-09-2012, 01:48 AM	#6
the sordid sentinel Senior Member Member since:Jun 2009 Location:GA Blu-ray collection:294 DVD collection:5	SO pumped! Easily one of my most highly anticipated Blus. Thanks for the info. Where is my Thief Blu Ray?

11-30-2012, 11:46 AM	#8
Akijama Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011 Location:Europe	The Insider (Michael Mann) - February 19,2013 Availabe for pre-order at Walmart . http://www.walmart.com/ip/The-Inside...creen/22234427 The Pink Panther Collection (movies & cartoons) coming to Blu-ray in 2013! The King of Comedy (Martin Scorsese) coming to Blu-ray October 29th! Twin Peaks Series heading to Blu Last edited by Akijama; 11-30-2012 at 12:34 PM.

11-08-2012, 10:18 PM	#2
Russhole Senior Member Member since:Dec 2010 Location:California (Orange County) Blu-ray collection:1590 DVD collection:169 Trading Score:19	Finally. Love this movie, and the soundtrack.

11-09-2012, 01:51 AM	#7
Shanderson88 Senior Member Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Chicago Blu-ray collection:247 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:2	Terrific movie, can't wait to pick this one up.

11-30-2012, 12:10 PM	#9
iScottie Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Blu-ray collection:1227 DVD collection:133 PS3 collection:23 Trading Score:85	I may have to check this out. I've been contemplating buying the DVD Two-Pack with A Civil Action.

11-30-2012, 12:25 PM	#10
I KEEL YOU Expert Member Member since:May 2011 Blu-ray collection:166 DVD collection:35	Wow, and it's widescreen! "I couldn't think of a more horrible job if I wanted to. And you have to do it. You have to!"

11-30-2012, 12:25 PM	#11
Adam_ME Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Katy, TX Blu-ray collection:1615 DVD collection:97 PS3 collection:27 Trading Score:120	I was hoping Criterion would get their hands on it, but I'll take it on Blu-ray any way I can get it. I just hope Mann doesn't alter the film like he's been prone to do with his other movies lately.

11-30-2012, 12:40 PM	#12
Mr. Cinema Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:NC Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:118 Blu-ray reviews:1	FINALLY. The best film of 1999 gets a Blu-ray release. My only concern is this is a live action title from Disney. Their track record is hit and miss on those. Hopefully this gets a good transfer. 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 Last edited by Mr. Cinema; 11-30-2012 at 12:43 PM.

11-30-2012, 12:54 PM	#13
klauswhereareyou Expert Member Member since:Mar 2012 Blu-ray collection:3	I can't wait to buy this, as long as it's got a good transfer. Being a big Michael Mann fan, here's hoping that the long rumored Thief (1981) blu ray ain't far behind.

11-30-2012, 12:55 PM	#14
Jumpman Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Durham, NC Blu-ray collection:181 DVD collection:16 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:7	About goddamn time! Just watched my DVD copy a few months ago and this film still holds up brilliantly. A masterwork by Mann. Now, if we could get Ali director's cut as well, we'd be cooking with gas then.... *"People need dramatic examples to shake them out of apathy".* "Because he's the hero that Gotham deserves, but not the one it needs right now... and so we'll hunt him... because he can take it... because he's not a hero... he's a silent guardian, a watchful protector... a DARK KNIGHT." *"Theatricality and deception are powerful agents to the uninitiated. But, we are initiated. Aren't we Bruce? Members of the League of Shadows."*

11-30-2012, 01:13 PM	#15
Shanester Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Montreal Blu-ray collection:986 Blu-ray reviews:399 Trading Score:6	Great film and script! Mann rocks! The "D" is silent, hillbilly.

11-30-2012, 01:36 PM	#16
Cinemach Special Member Member since:Feb 2011 Blu-ray collection:410 DVD collection:197 Trading Score:3	Can drop this from the DVD outlook droplist now. And let's hope his *Thief* is not too far behind.

11-30-2012, 01:47 PM	#17
Darth Marcus Expert Member Member since:May 2011 Location:Raleigh Blu-ray collection:443 Blu-ray reviews:1	YES!!! You guys just made my day!!

11-30-2012, 01:49 PM	#18
bookcase Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Chicago, IL Blu-ray collection:1086 Trading Score:2	Awesome! I love this movie!

11-30-2012, 03:23 PM	#19
Rizor Power Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:NJ, USA Blu-ray collection:1171 DVD collection:140 PS3 collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:32 Trading Score:24	Great movie and Mann's best in my opinion. Will have to wait to hear about the transfer. This is from Disney and they're track record on live action catalog titles is spotty.

11-30-2012, 05:58 PM	#20
ZooTv Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2010 Location:In the back, off the side, far away Blu-ray collection:226 DVD collection:97 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:26	Excellent news, hopefully Thief is in the works as well! twentynineinchnailsthirteen ZooTv's Criterion Collection ZooTv's For Sale Thread

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