Eyes Wide Shut - Blu-ray Forum

rockds · 07-29-2009, 11:49 PM

What is the UK edition? Is it the Unrated or Rated. Is it any different to the North American edition?

steve_dave · 07-30-2009, 12:16 AM

As is the usual with Warner's catalog BDs, the US and UK releases are the exact same discs. Only differences are the UK certificates on the cover and disc.

TheManInBlu · 07-30-2009, 03:51 AM

I have the US version and it is unrated. The cloaked figures are removed from the more graphic sex scenes during the orgy. A fantastic movie by the way; my favorite of Kubrick...

sfmarine · 07-30-2009, 04:14 PM

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...eyes+wide+shut

rockds · 07-30-2009, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by sfmarine

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...eyes+wide+shut

I had already gone through that thread to find the answer, but with no joy. Hence why I decided to start a new one.

Cheers anyway.

Bruce Morrison · 07-31-2009, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by steve_dave

As is the usual with Warner's catalog BDs, the US and UK releases are the exact same discs.

Except for 'The Shining' of course.

sfmarine · 07-31-2009, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by rockds

I had already gone through that thread to find the answer, but with no joy. Hence why I decided to start a new one.

Cheers anyway.

I tried lol. The UK was the edition to own back in the day. It didn't have the digitally altered people. Now the latest Kubrick release is the one how Kubrick originally intended. No censorship boards etc. Nothing to worry about except it is cropped.

rockds · 08-01-2009, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by sfmarine

I tried lol. The UK was the edition to own back in the day. It didn't have the digitally altered people. Now the latest Kubrick release is the one how Kubrick originally intended. No censorship boards etc. Nothing to worry about except it is cropped.

Damn cropped! I hate when they do that.

So, now, is there any difference between the UK and the North American releases? Is the UK not cropped?

witheygull · 08-01-2009, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by rockds

Damn cropped! I hate when they do that.

So, now, is there any difference between the UK and the North American releases? Is the UK not cropped?

I don't know if the UK version is cropped or not. However, to my eye at least, the cropped version has a much more aesthetically pleasing composition (and it matches the theatrical aspect ratio). The uncropped 4:3 version turns close-ups into medium shots, medium shots into long shots, and in general distances the viewer from the action more than is necessary.

steve_dave · 08-01-2009, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by sfmarine

I tried lol. The UK was the edition to own back in the day. It didn't have the digitally altered people. Now the latest Kubrick release is the one how Kubrick originally intended. No censorship boards etc. Nothing to worry about except it is cropped.

If by cropped, you mean its presented in widescreen, then its in the original theatrical aspect ratio for the first time.

Many people state that Stanley Kubrick wanted his films presented in 1.33:1 but its hard to prove if this is his true intent. It has been confirmed that after the severe 1.33:1 pan & scan job done by the BBC for 2001: A Space Odyssey, he wanted his films framed for widescreen but shot 1.33:1 safe. This was so that the composition of the film would not be compromised by loss of image when presented in standard television format.

There was a book released on The Shining which shows a storyboard of a shot with Kubrick's notes and it does not confirm that he wanted the film in 1.33:1. It does confirm that he notated to the cinematographer to add space at the top and bottom to protect for 1.33:1 exhibitions.

KubrickFan · 08-04-2009, 07:10 PM

Kubrick's storyboard example for the Shining states that 'the frame is exactly 1.85:1, you compose for that. But protect the full 1.33:1 area'. If he did that for The Shining, I have no doubt that he would do the same for Full Metal Jacket and Eyes Wide Shut. All three look very well in widescreen, too.

Sweeney Todd · 08-04-2009, 08:13 PM

Widescreen really ruins the picture in Eyes wide shut. Anyone who got any sense on photographing, realise that Eyes wide shut is meant to be 4:3 format. In that format every scene looks perfect.
And same goes to Full metal jacket too! I´m not gonna buy blu ray before those movies are released in 4:3 format. I think you can see it with own your eyes, and don´t have to think what master Kubrick would think about it.

fdm · 08-04-2009, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Sweeney Todd

Widescreen really ruins the picture in Eyes wide shut. Anyone who got any sense on photographing, realise that Eyes wide shut is meant to be 4:3 format. In that format every scene looks perfect.

Looks fantastic in widescreen. Just the way I saw it at the movies.

aggienader08 · 08-04-2009, 09:14 PM

I love this movie! It's so crazy! When he sneaks into the "party" and everyone has masks on, but you can see everyone's eyes, and they're all looking at him! OMG it's so freaky. and the music.....

sfmarine · 08-04-2009, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by aggienader08

I love this movie! It's so crazy! When he sneaks into the "party" and everyone has masks on, but you can see everyone's eyes, and they're all looking at him! OMG it's so freaky. and the music.....

I was in awe after seeing that the first time. It's something you don't see every day lol.

Sweeney Todd · 08-05-2009, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by fdm

Looks fantastic in widescreen. Just the way I saw it at the movies.

It looks fantastic only in 4:3. There´s no doubt about it. Sorry!

sfmarine · 08-05-2009, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Sweeney Todd

It looks fantastic only in 4:3. There´s no doubt about it. Sorry!

I'd have to agree with that.

07-29-2009, 11:49 PM	#1
rockds Active Member Member since:Jun 2009	Eyes Wide Shut What is the UK edition? Is it the Unrated or Rated. Is it any different to the North American edition?

08-04-2009, 08:13 PM	#12
Sweeney Todd Member Member since:Aug 2008 Blu-ray reviews:76	Hi! Widescreen really ruins the picture in Eyes wide shut. Anyone who got any sense on photographing, realise that Eyes wide shut is meant to be 4:3 format. In that format every scene looks perfect. And same goes to Full metal jacket too! I´m not gonna buy blu ray before those movies are released in 4:3 format. I think you can see it with own your eyes, and don´t have to think what master Kubrick would think about it. Last edited by Sweeney Todd; 08-04-2009 at 08:17 PM.

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08-04-2009, 07:10 PM	#11
KubrickFan Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Blu-ray collection:319	Kubrick's storyboard example for the Shining states that 'the frame is exactly 1.85:1, you compose for that. But protect the full 1.33:1 area'. If he did that for The Shining, I have no doubt that he would do the same for Full Metal Jacket and Eyes Wide Shut. All three look very well in widescreen, too.

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aggienader08 Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Fort Worth, TX Home Theater Gallery:24 Blu-ray collection:513 Blu-ray reviews: 3	I love this movie! It's so crazy! When he sneaks into the "party" and everyone has masks on, but you can see everyone's eyes, and they're all looking at him! OMG it's so freaky. and the music.....

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