Pi & Requiem for a Dream - Blu-ray Forum

rezpekt · 03-26-2011, 06:47 PM

BAC Films will release Darren Aronofsky's Pi on 1st June 2011.

Pre-order

New edition of Requiem for a Dream is also coming on the same date.

Howie Munson · 03-27-2011, 06:02 AM

Great to see PI getting a release. Unfortunately BAC BRs have forced subs and if PI really CAN look good on Blu Ray... I doubt it a bit.

Immersion · 03-27-2011, 10:14 AM

Damn, I recently bought the Arthaus German DVD as it was the only anamorphic version of the film, wish I had seen this sooner lol. But as Howie said, I doubt it will have much advantage on Blu-ray, and knowing it is forced subs won't make it that appealing. I honestly didn't think we would see this on Blu-ray, and I think this is a fantastic film.

Howie Munson · 05-28-2011, 12:07 PM

PI seems to have no English language track. Can anybody confirm that?

Edit: could get the info - there IS an English language track! Amazon had only the French Audio in the description.

Immersion · 05-28-2011, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Howie Munson

PI seems to have no English language track. Can anybody confirm that?

Edit: could get the info - there IS an English language track! Amazon had only the French Audio in the description.

Did you manage to find out if it is hardcoded, forced, or selectable subtitles? I can't seem to find it out, but I'm guessing it will be forced or hardcoded in French.

Cheers

Howie Munson · 05-29-2011, 11:39 AM

Couldn't find that out but I assume the subs are forced... I ordered the BR yesterday so when I receive it I'll check it out and report.

andreasy969 · 06-03-2011, 05:06 PM

Review: http://blubrew.com/2011/06/02/pi-french-release/

The French subs can be disabled via remote according to the review. The PQ doesn't blow me away though. I'll be putting this on my "maybe" list.

The Driver · 06-03-2011, 06:18 PM

Thanks for that review link.

I'll pick up Pi for sure when the price slumps a bit.

The Driver · 06-03-2011, 06:29 PM

Interesting interview with DA here

He says the film will revert to his ownership.

So expect a 3 disc Criterion around October 2018

Howie Munson · 06-18-2011, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andreasy969

The French subs can be disabled via remote according to the review.

I can confirm that. Regarding the PQ: I guess it's as good as it gets.

marvinski · 06-20-2011, 05:35 AM

Just an info for the Package Collectors: the Amarays are Regular Blue and NOT as pictured in Black!

FalconHoof · 11-11-2011, 07:27 AM

This not in the 3 for 30 Euro promotion on Amazon.fr

Very tempted but not sure what to bundle in with it!

The Driver · 12-15-2011, 03:40 PM

Picked this up:

Looks like they've done a reprint with that cover.

Specs:

Seems locked to B. No forced subtitles.

This film looked raw on DVD -now it's almost bleeding with grain

A.Fenderson · 07-20-2012, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marvinski

Just an info for the Package Collectors: the Amarays are Regular Blue and NOT as pictured in Black!

Anyone else confirm this? There's also now a German release--any idea how they compare?

johngotti · 07-21-2012, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A.Fenderson

Anyone else confirm this? There's also now a German release--any idea how they compare?

Yeah its a blue case rather than a black one as pictured.

A.Fenderson · 07-21-2012, 07:22 PM

For those of you who received blue cases instead of black--if you ordered from Amazon.fr, do you know which of these two listings you used? The first one is the one currently linked to from the (unsearchable and thus hard to find) listing on blu-ray.com: incidentally, someone using Google Translate has had some fun with this Amazon.fr listing because the item is listed as "Pi [Blu-ray]" in the original page, but, when translated to English, reads "Pi [VHS]".

1. 14.99 euros, in-stock, sold by Amazon.fr, sponsored seller link on blu-ray.com listing.

2. 12.01 euros, in-stock, sold by Amazon.fr.

johngotti · 07-22-2012, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A.Fenderson

For those of you who received blue cases instead of black--if you ordered from Amazon.fr, do you know which of these two listings you used? The first one is the one currently linked to from the (unsearchable and thus hard to find) listing on blu-ray.com: incidentally, someone using Google Translate has had some fun with this Amazon.fr listing because the item is listed as "Pi [Blu-ray]" in the original page, but, when translated to English, reads "Pi [VHS]".

1. 14.99 euros, in-stock, sold by Amazon.fr, sponsored seller link on blu-ray.com listing.

2. 12.01 euros, in-stock, sold by Amazon.fr.

I ordered via the first link, I didn't realise there was another link for it.

A.Fenderson · 07-22-2012, 12:01 PM

Thanks for the reply.

It might just be that Amazon messed up the listing and has it listed at 2 different prices for no real reason--certainly wouldn't be the first time. It is somewhat odd though that the first listing has the "There is a newer version of this article" tag and link to the less-expensive version.

If you used the link for the first, more expensive, and supposedly older version, I'm guessing the second link going to the less expensive and supposedly newer version listing isn't going to land me a more desirable package. Oh well. I still like it better than the look of the upcoming German release.

03-26-2011, 06:47 PM	#1
rezpekt Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Estonia 4K collection:450 Blu-ray collection:1889 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Pi & Requiem for a Dream BAC Films will release Darren Aronofsky's Pi on 1st June 2011. Pre-order New edition of Requiem for a Dream is also coming on the same date. Pre-order

05-28-2011, 12:07 PM	#4
Howie Munson Active Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Germany 4K collection:50 Blu-ray collection:2266 DVD collection:1366 Blu-ray reviews: 30	PI seems to have no English language track. Can anybody confirm that? Edit: could get the info - there IS an English language track! Amazon had only the French Audio in the description. Last edited by Howie Munson; 05-28-2011 at 02:01 PM.

03-27-2011, 06:02 AM	#2
Howie Munson Active Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Germany 4K collection:50 Blu-ray collection:2266 DVD collection:1366 Blu-ray reviews: 30	Great to see PI getting a release. Unfortunately BAC BRs have forced subs and if PI really CAN look good on Blu Ray... I doubt it a bit.

03-27-2011, 10:14 AM	#3
Immersion Active Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2010 Location:Silence	Damn, I recently bought the Arthaus German DVD as it was the only anamorphic version of the film, wish I had seen this sooner lol. But as Howie said, I doubt it will have much advantage on Blu-ray, and knowing it is forced subs won't make it that appealing. I honestly didn't think we would see this on Blu-ray, and I think this is a fantastic film.

05-29-2011, 11:39 AM	#6
Howie Munson Active Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Germany 4K collection:50 Blu-ray collection:2266 DVD collection:1366 Blu-ray reviews: 30	Couldn't find that out but I assume the subs are forced... I ordered the BR yesterday so when I receive it I'll check it out and report.

06-03-2011, 05:06 PM	#7
andreasy969 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2008 Trading Score:125	Review: http://blubrew.com/2011/06/02/pi-french-release/ The French subs can be disabled via remote according to the review. The PQ doesn't blow me away though. I'll be putting this on my "maybe" list.

06-03-2011, 06:18 PM	#8
The Driver Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2009 Location:UK Trading Score:1	Thanks for that review link. I'll pick up Pi for sure when the price slumps a bit.

06-03-2011, 06:29 PM	#9
The Driver Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2009 Location:UK Trading Score:1	Interesting interview with DA here He says the film will revert to his ownership. So expect a 3 disc Criterion around October 2018

06-20-2011, 05:35 AM	#11
marvinski Active Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Luxembourg Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:10 Blu-ray collection:1527 Blu-ray reviews:2	Just an info for the Package Collectors: the Amarays are Regular Blue and NOT as pictured in Black!

11-11-2011, 07:27 AM	#12
FalconHoof Active Member Member since:Mar 2011 Blu-ray collection:117 Trading Score:41	This not in the 3 for 30 Euro promotion on Amazon.fr Very tempted but not sure what to bundle in with it!

12-15-2011, 03:40 PM	#13
The Driver Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2009 Location:UK Trading Score:1	Picked this up: Looks like they've done a reprint with that cover. Specs: Seems locked to B. No forced subtitles. This film looked raw on DVD -now it's almost bleeding with grain

07-21-2012, 07:22 PM	#16
A.Fenderson Junior Member Member since:Jul 2012	For those of you who received blue cases instead of black--if you ordered from Amazon.fr, do you know which of these two listings you used? The first one is the one currently linked to from the (unsearchable and thus hard to find) listing on blu-ray.com: incidentally, someone using Google Translate has had some fun with this Amazon.fr listing because the item is listed as "Pi [Blu-ray]" in the original page, but, when translated to English, reads "Pi [VHS]". 1. 14.99 euros, in-stock, sold by Amazon.fr, sponsored seller link on blu-ray.com listing. 2. 12.01 euros, in-stock, sold by Amazon.fr.

07-22-2012, 12:01 PM	#18
A.Fenderson Junior Member Member since:Jul 2012	Thanks for the reply. It might just be that Amazon messed up the listing and has it listed at 2 different prices for no real reason--certainly wouldn't be the first time. It is somewhat odd though that the first listing has the "There is a newer version of this article" tag and link to the less-expensive version. If you used the link for the first, more expensive, and supposedly older version, I'm guessing the second link going to the less expensive and supposedly newer version listing isn't going to land me a more desirable package. Oh well. I still like it better than the look of the upcoming German release.

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