The Wicker Man - Blu-ray Forum

Wreck · 02-05-2008, 03:07 PM

The Wicker Man Blu-ray

The Wicker Man Blu-ray Review

Watched it last night and wanted to confirm that the PQ was awesome, really really good. I dont think I ever saw one piece of grain

However, something that was strage to me, its the unrated version, which I believe is the only one on blu-ray.

It says on the front "contains alternate ending not seen in theaters"

well all be damn if it doesnt contain the original!!

I mean shit, I never seen the movie period, you'd think they would include the original ending as well, atleast in the extras... Id like to know the original ending is without renting the reg dvd~!

As far as topic discussion goes, besides the obvious of me informing you it has great PQ... is that, Are there any other Blu's that take you for a swerve like this? Anything in particular that just made you think WHY? The hell did they do that!??

B-rad · 02-05-2008, 03:46 PM

Not to ruin it for you...

[Show spoiler]

Unrelated.. if you liked the movie at all check out the one from the 70's. More believable.

haste · 02-05-2008, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B-rad

Not to ruin it for you...

[Show spoiler]

OR ANYONE ELSE!!!!!!!!!

I havent seen it yet. a SPOILER WARNING BEFORE POSTING THAT INFORMATION WOULD BE GREAT...

ben7ben3 · 02-05-2008, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by haste

OR ANYONE ELSE!!!!!!!!!

I havent seen it yet. a SPOILER WARNING BEFORE POSTING THAT INFORMATION WOULD BE GREAT...

agreed. thanks for ruining the movie. u are a genius

Wreck · 02-05-2008, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B-rad

Not to ruin it for you...

[Show spoiler]

Unrelated.. if you liked the movie at all check out the one from the 70's. More believable.

Well yeah, I saw that one, thats the ending it shows, it doesnt show the original ending though, the one from theaters... which didnt make sense to methat it wasnt even in the extras (usually alternate endings are ALWAYS in the extras.)

owa · 02-05-2008, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by haste

OR ANYONE ELSE!!!!!!!!!

I havent seen it yet. a SPOILER WARNING BEFORE POSTING THAT INFORMATION WOULD BE GREAT...

Seriously, it's unbelievable how stupid some people can be when it comes to movies and spoilers.

Charvel2 · 02-05-2008, 04:58 PM

I've avoided seeing the remake given the reviews and the general pointlessness of remaking a classic, but the original is a superb and genuinely scary movie. I'd strongly advise checking it out.

As for the spoiler - maybe this depends what side of the Atlantic you live one, but over here, everybody knows the ending of the Wicker Man (the clue is in the title - it even has a still of it on the DVD cover!), even if they haven't seen it, same as they know the ending of King Kong.

owa · 02-05-2008, 05:04 PM

Oh, as for your question, maybe The Prestige. It's a good one that causes a lot of debate (b/c of what happens) and Memento is another one. The Usual Suspects is probably along that line. Maybe, to a certain extent, Gothika or The Manchurian Candidate or Swordfish or Total Recall?

btf1980 · 02-05-2008, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigBLUballz

Watched it last night

My condolences.

gzhtub · 02-09-2011, 01:26 PM

Possibly the worst remake ever; so bad it's funny (in places)...

Rob71 · 02-09-2011, 01:45 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QqgI...eature=related

Jutty · 02-09-2011, 06:06 PM

Personally , i think if youre gonna see this film,,rather treat yourself and watch the original one

kernel_thai · 02-09-2011, 07:18 PM

Never seen the remake but the original is one my guilty pleasures. I have the one in the wooden box. The scene with Britt Eklund doing her little dance is worth the price alone.

Banned User · 02-09-2011, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kernel_thai

Never seen the remake but the original is one my guilty pleasures. I have the one in the wooden box. The scene with Britt Eklund doing her little dance is worth the price alone.

I have to agree there.
As far as the spoiler. Yeah that pretty much ruins the movie. This is not as well known a movie as it is in the UK. Knowing

[Show spoiler]

kind ruins the impact of the final segment. Speaking of which are we ever going to see a Bluray release for the original ?

Either way if you are not sure you should use spoiler tags. Nothings worse than spoiling a great movie for someone. There is no way they can experience that movie fresh again once ruined. Well at least experience it fresh with anything short of a lobotomy.

I KEEL YOU · 06-24-2012, 06:33 PM

Does anyone know how the Japanese/Australian Sony release of this compares to the North American Warner release? I'm thinking about picking up this movie to compliment my Troll 2 blu ray.

The picture quality for the Warner release seems to be mediocre looking at the review.

zafisher94 · 06-24-2012, 07:08 PM

all I want to know is when will the original be releases

Zen_Amako · 06-24-2012, 07:12 PM

Me too. Unfortunately more people I talk to know the Nic Cage version and haven't seen the original.

bgart13 · 06-24-2012, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zafisher94

all I want to know is when will the original be releases

Stuck in unfortunate limbo -- at least for the original cut. Someone needs to go to UCLA and investigate their collection, though, as it seems Roger Corman donated his collection which may very well include the original cut in 35mm (it's listed online, and he almost distributed it in the US).

I KEEL YOU · 06-24-2012, 07:34 PM

Yeah, but does the original have a guy in a bear suit running up to a woman and punching her in the face?

I rest my case.

bgart13 · 06-24-2012, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by I KEEL YOU

Yeah, but does the original have a guy in a bear suit running up to a woman and punching her in the face?

I rest my case.

Nope, it's an intelligent, well made, and thoughtful thriller worth watching over and over again.

02-05-2008, 03:07 PM	#1
Wreck Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2008 Location:H-town To Indy PSNetwork: HERETOWRECK Trophy Level: (12) Blu-ray collection:249 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:58	The Wicker Man The Wicker Man Blu-ray The Wicker Man Blu-ray Review Watched it last night and wanted to confirm that the PQ was awesome, really really good. I dont think I ever saw one piece of grain However, something that was strage to me, its the unrated version, which I believe is the only one on blu-ray. It says on the front "contains alternate ending not seen in theaters" well all be damn if it doesnt contain the original!! I mean shit, I never seen the movie period, you'd think they would include the original ending as well, atleast in the extras... Id like to know the original ending is without renting the reg dvd~! As far as topic discussion goes, besides the obvious of me informing you it has great PQ... is that, Are there any other Blu's that take you for a swerve like this? Anything in particular that just made you think WHY? The hell did they do that!?? Last edited by Deciazulado; 02-09-2011 at 10:34 PM.

02-05-2008, 03:46 PM	#2
B-rad Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	Not to ruin it for you... [Show spoiler]but he dies!! Unrelated.. if you liked the movie at all check out the one from the 70's. More believable. 'The time has come,' the Walrus said, 'To talk of many things: Last edited by Deciazulado; 02-09-2011 at 10:30 PM. Reason: sp

02-09-2011, 01:26 PM	#10
gzhtub New Member Member since:Jan 2011 Blu-ray collection:44	The Wicked Filmmakers Possibly the worst remake ever; so bad it's funny (in places)...

02-09-2011, 01:45 PM	#11
Rob71 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Florida Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:295 PS3 collection:13 Trading Score:5	Nicolas Cage watches The Wicker Man http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QqgI...eature=related Now the real pain begins, Danny-boy. My Theater/Media Room.................................................. ............My Media Wall Cabinet(How To/DIY)

02-09-2011, 06:06 PM	#12
Jutty Expert Member Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Beaufort SC (British Expat) Blu-ray collection:440 DVD collection:6 Trading Score:4	Personally , i think if youre gonna see this film,,rather treat yourself and watch the original one LG 47LW5600 (3D) (main room) Phillips 42" Full 1080p HDTV (bed room) Panasonic BDT220 (3D) Sony BD S350 Insignia NS NRDVD4 (Region Free) Denon AVR 1612 Xbox 360...(2 of them with the kinect)

02-05-2008, 04:58 PM	#7
Charvel2 Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Northern Ireland	I've avoided seeing the remake given the reviews and the general pointlessness of remaking a classic, but the original is a superb and genuinely scary movie. I'd strongly advise checking it out. As for the spoiler - maybe this depends what side of the Atlantic you live one, but over here, everybody knows the ending of the Wicker Man (the clue is in the title - it even has a still of it on the DVD cover!), even if they haven't seen it, same as they know the ending of King Kong.

02-05-2008, 05:04 PM	#8
owa Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 96	Oh, as for your question, maybe The Prestige. It's a good one that causes a lot of debate (b/c of what happens) and Memento is another one. The Usual Suspects is probably along that line. Maybe, to a certain extent, Gothika or The Manchurian Candidate or Swordfish or Total Recall?

02-09-2011, 07:18 PM	#13
kernel_thai Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:106	Never seen the remake but the original is one my guilty pleasures. I have the one in the wooden box. The scene with Britt Eklund doing her little dance is worth the price alone. 32" Sharp Aquos LCD, 46" Samsung LN46C670 LCD Tivo HD DVR, Onkyo TX-SR606, Sony BDP-550, Toshiba HD-A35 FOX, the network so dumb it should be called OX Machete don't text.

06-24-2012, 06:33 PM	#15
I KEEL YOU Expert Member Member since:May 2011 Blu-ray collection:162 DVD collection:35	Does anyone know how the Japanese/Australian Sony release of this compares to the North American Warner release? I'm thinking about picking up this movie to compliment my Troll 2 blu ray. The picture quality for the Warner release seems to be mediocre looking at the review.

06-24-2012, 07:08 PM	#16
zafisher94 Expert Member Member since:Feb 2012 Location:Freehold, NJ Blu-ray collection:440 PS3 collection:9	all I want to know is when will the original be releases The Official Disney Animation Thread http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=195921

06-24-2012, 07:12 PM	#17
Zen_Amako Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Northern VA, USA Blu-ray collection:365 Blu-ray reviews:2	Me too. Unfortunately more people I talk to know the Nic Cage version and haven't seen the original.

06-24-2012, 07:34 PM	#19
I KEEL YOU Expert Member Member since:May 2011 Blu-ray collection:162 DVD collection:35	Yeah, but does the original have a guy in a bear suit running up to a woman and punching her in the face? I rest my case.

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