Andrew Haigh's Weekend Review - Blu-ray Forum

bookcase · 03-16-2012, 05:45 PM

Weekend Blu-ray

Weekend Blu-ray Review

I'm wondering if anyone in the UK has received the BD of this film yet, and can verify whether it's region-free. I really hope so.

Hawkguy · 03-16-2012, 07:41 PM

I'm surprised barely anyone talks about this title.... I'd probably buy it (eventually) whatever the region coding is...as I doubt the chances of the US getting this on BD.

Hawkguy · 03-16-2012, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by FaceInTheLeaves

Isn't Criterion rumoured to be releasing Weekend in the US? It's been mentioned in the Criterion thread.

I've pre-ordered the UK blu-ray. When it arrives I'll switch my player to region 1 and see if it's region locked.

That's Godard's Week End (1967) you're mixing up with this.

bookcase · 03-19-2012, 07:10 PM

Now that this has been released in the UK, I hope someone can determine whether it's region free.

mattyl149 · 03-19-2012, 08:53 PM

I do want to get this, but as there are so many other titles out, I have postponed this for a while

According to the Moviemail website it is Region B

I normally try the Tesco Entertainment website where they sometimes have a picture of the back of the case, or hope someone has put a picture up on Amazon, but no luck in either of these cases

Brad1963 · 03-19-2012, 10:25 PM

Peccadillo Pictures' Blu ray titles seem to be Region Free. I bought one for myself since I have a Multi Region Player, but I also bought one for a friend who only has a Region A player. So I am hoping. My order is still on route from the U.K. and shuold arrive later this week or Monday latest.

Dubstar · 03-19-2012, 11:51 PM

the film is currently streaming on Netflix in hidef.

FaceInTheLeaves · 03-20-2012, 08:06 AM

I've just tried it with my player set to region A and it's region free.

Brad1963 · 03-20-2012, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by FaceInTheLeaves

I've just tried it with my player set to region A and it's region free.

Thanks for the update.

bookcase · 03-20-2012, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by FaceInTheLeaves

I've just tried it with my player set to region A and it's region free.

Awesome! Thank you for checking! Does this come in the nice slipbox?

aequalszero · 03-22-2012, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by FaceInTheLeaves

You're welcome. It does come with a slipcover - the artwork's lovely.

And it's a slim (US style) amaray too. Love the slip artwork - especially the fact that the cover image stretches round the spines.

kandraks · 03-24-2012, 09:41 AM

Watched this last night. Beautiful and touching film. The artwork (both case and slipcover) is indeed great, maybe one of the best looking ones in my collection

MikeScott · 03-30-2012, 10:33 AM

Where can I buy this from? It seems it will never get released in the US so I may as well import it.

animatedude · 03-30-2012, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by kandraks

Watched this last night. Beautiful and touching film. The artwork (both case and slipcover) is indeed great, maybe one of the best looking ones in my collection

pix?

penguin · 03-30-2012, 12:34 PM

I had not realised until reading the review that this is an explicit gay film. That is Ok as far as it goes but gay and lesbian material will not suit many tastes and I was wondering if it might be appropriate to have some special grading to alert customers who might feel influenced to view / buy it or not depending on their taste. Speaking personally I would never buy such a film but others will want it and should be alerted to this opportunity. I would not want to buy it on spec, as I often do with well reviewed movies, and then have to throw it out on personal grounds.

denniswhaney · 03-30-2012, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by penguin

I had not realised until reading the review that this is an explicit gay film. That is Ok as far as it goes but gay and lesbian material will not suit many tastes and I was wondering if it might be appropriate to have some special grading to alert customers who might feel influenced to view / buy it or not depending on their taste. Speaking personally I would never buy such a film but others will want it and should be alerted to this opportunity. I would not want to buy it on spec, as I often do with well reviewed movies, and then have to throw it out on personal grounds.

Do you actually read any of the reviews before you buy the disc? It seems to me that would alert you to the subject matter without a need for any "special grading."

Or was this just an excuse to share your personal beliefs with the forum?

bookcase · 03-30-2012, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by denniswhaney

Do you actually read any of the reviews before you buy the disc? It seems to me that would alert you to the subject matter without a need for any "special grading."

Or was this just an excuse to share your personal beliefs with the forum?

My thoughts exactly. If you can't take the time to educate yourself about what you're buying, then that's your problem. A "special grading" for a gay film would just be blatant homophobia.

blueman_Richie · 03-30-2012, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by penguin

Speaking personally I would never buy such a film.
I would not want to buy it on spec, as I often do with well reviewed movies, and then have to throw it out on personal grounds.

What about other highly regarded and critical acclaimed films like 'A Single Man', 'Brokeback Mountain' and 'Maurice'? I see you have several Merchant Ivory and Ang Lee films in your collection, filmmakers whose "gay" films explore very similar themes to the rest of their oeuvre. For example 'Brokeback Mountain' and 'Lust, Caution' compliment each other beautifully. It seems a bit limiting to deny oneself from experiencing genuinely good films just because they have gay characters in them.

Hawkguy · 03-30-2012, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bookcase

If you can't take the time to educate yourself about what you're buying, then that's your problem. A "special grading" for a gay film would just be blatant homophobia.

Pretty much this.

MikeScott · 03-30-2012, 09:16 PM

I guess they should have a special grading for "straight movies" too. This is the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. Read the plot and you'll know what it's about. I do feel very sad for someone who wants to miss out on great films just because they have gay characters. Maybe you should watch them and get educated.

03-16-2012, 05:45 PM	#1
bookcase Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Boston, MA 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:155 iTunes collection:1209 Trading Score:2	Andrew Haigh's Weekend Review Weekend Blu-ray Weekend Blu-ray Review I'm wondering if anyone in the UK has received the BD of this film yet, and can verify whether it's region-free. I really hope so. Last edited by Deciazulado; 03-30-2012 at 04:53 PM.

03-30-2012, 12:34 PM	#15
penguin Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Melbourne, Australia Blu-ray collection:692 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:518	The Weekend - how to grade such a film I had not realised until reading the review that this is an explicit gay film. That is Ok as far as it goes but gay and lesbian material will not suit many tastes and I was wondering if it might be appropriate to have some special grading to alert customers who might feel influenced to view / buy it or not depending on their taste. Speaking personally I would never buy such a film but others will want it and should be alerted to this opportunity. I would not want to buy it on spec, as I often do with well reviewed movies, and then have to throw it out on personal grounds. Last edited by penguin; 03-30-2012 at 12:36 PM. Reason: spelling error

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03-16-2012, 07:41 PM	#2
Hawkguy Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:May 2011 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:37	I'm surprised barely anyone talks about this title.... I'd probably buy it (eventually) whatever the region coding is...as I doubt the chances of the US getting this on BD.

03-19-2012, 07:10 PM	#4
bookcase Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Boston, MA 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:155 iTunes collection:1209 Trading Score:2	Now that this has been released in the UK, I hope someone can determine whether it's region free.

03-19-2012, 08:53 PM	#5
mattyl149 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011 Location:Old Hill, West Midlands 4K collection:494 Blu-ray collection:8413 DVD collection:1045 Digital collection:133 Blu-ray reviews:1	I do want to get this, but as there are so many other titles out, I have postponed this for a while According to the Moviemail website it is Region B I normally try the Tesco Entertainment website where they sometimes have a picture of the back of the case, or hope someone has put a picture up on Amazon, but no luck in either of these cases

03-19-2012, 10:25 PM	#6
Brad1963 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA 4K collection:344 Blu-ray collection:1670 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1	Peccadillo Pictures' Blu ray titles seem to be Region Free. I bought one for myself since I have a Multi Region Player, but I also bought one for a friend who only has a Region A player. So I am hoping. My order is still on route from the U.K. and shuold arrive later this week or Monday latest.

03-19-2012, 11:51 PM	#7
Dubstar Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:down at Fraggle Rock Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:201 Blu-ray collection:1953 DVD collection:304 MA collection:4 Digital collection:33 Trading Score:29	the film is currently streaming on Netflix in hidef.

03-20-2012, 08:06 AM	#8
FaceInTheLeaves Senior Member Member since:May 2011 Location:United Kingdom	I've just tried it with my player set to region A and it's region free.

03-24-2012, 09:41 AM	#12
kandraks Active Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:SRB Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:48 Blu-ray collection:639 DVD collection:249	Watched this last night. Beautiful and touching film. The artwork (both case and slipcover) is indeed great, maybe one of the best looking ones in my collection

03-30-2012, 10:33 AM	#13
MikeScott Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Minnesota Trading Score:503	Where can I buy this from? It seems it will never get released in the US so I may as well import it.

03-30-2012, 09:16 PM	#20
MikeScott Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Minnesota Trading Score:503	I guess they should have a special grading for "straight movies" too. This is the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. Read the plot and you'll know what it's about. I do feel very sad for someone who wants to miss out on great films just because they have gay characters. Maybe you should watch them and get educated.

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