Beat Street (1984) - February 2016 (Olive Films)

[Oscar Rothman]

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Beat-...lu-ray/132593/

An upbeat, lets-put-on-a-show musical about the wonders of hip-hop music and culture that tells the story of Kenny, a young hip-hop artist living in the rough slums of the Bronx with his younger brother Lee and their mother Cora. Kenny dreams of making it big as a disc jockey and playing in the most swank of Manhattan nightclubs, the Roxy. Into their lives comes Tracy, a composer and assistant choreographer from the City College of New York, who inspires him to try to continue his dream while romance begins to grow between them, despite coming from different neighborhoods and worlds. Meanwhile, Lee is part of a break-dancing crew set on dominating the scene of their street. The rest of their friends include Ramon, a graffiti artist determined to spread his painting to every subway car in the city while dealing with his girlfriend Carmen and Chollie, a fellow disc jockey who becomes Kenny's manager after he lands him a gig at a Bronx club.

[Mr. Thomsen]

Man, I actually remember seeing this (and Breakdance) in the cinema back in the day. I think I even wore the white gloves that were all the rage at that time.

[Kriztoffer Swank]

Cool that it's finally coming. Already have the German disc, though.

What I needs is a Blu-ray for Krush Groove and a remaster of Purple Rain.

[Bolty]

My god, after all these years all I can remember is.....

"Beat street, ba, ba, beat street, beat street...."

[lilant2248]

This ain't New York, this the Bronx! my favorite line in the movie. Cant wait pick this up too. And Rae Dawn was in a lot of movies that I liked back in the 80's.

[Dirk504]

I loved this movie as a kid. It's a classic. The lead characters little brother is a beast.

[Integra1995]

Originally Posted by Bolty

My god, after all these years all I can remember is.....

"Beat street, ba, ba, beat street, beat street...."

You mean "Beat Street Rockin the beat from across the street"
I have got the movie soundtrack right here with me.
Tower records had the movie soundtrack section in Paramus, New jersey and Nanuet, New York.

[TylerDurden389]

And with that, my breakdance trilogy is now complete. When I was 15-17 years old, I had a videotape that had Breakin 1 and 2, and Beat Street all together. I must've watched those movies every almost every night for about 2 years. Still listening to the soundtracks to this day. Can't wait for this!!

[L'armée des ombres]

I always found this track from the movie one of the coolest from this time

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQlExCmEjp8

[TylerDurden389]

Originally Posted by L'armée des ombres

I always found this track from the movie one of the coolest from this time
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQlExCmEjp8

Never heard that remix before. Me likey.

[L'armée des ombres]

Originally Posted by TylerDurden389

Never heard that remix before. Me likey.

Just the standard 12" mix, Arthur Baker doing some magic

[dobyblue]

The German edition can be imported to USA for @ US$13 ordering through the Amazon UK marketplace (I've ordered from Nagiry many times, quick shipping and safe packaging), both the picture and audio have been remastered and look stunning for a movie like this which you'd think much work wouldn't be put into. Audio is 5.1 dts-HD Master Audio, video = AVC/MPEG-4 (16:9), menu is easy to navigate (it's in German).

(Just in case you don't want to wait, and want to watch your budget)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Beat-Street-.../dp/B00GAJRRS8

[skiizim]

It's $18.99 at target.com, deep discounted has it for $16.99

[Blue Bull]

All can say is: Aahh Hell YEAH!!

[dobyblue]

Do yourself a favour and get the German version, the 5.1 mix is excellent and fidelity is very surprising.

[Bassaholic]

How does the Olive release compare to the German?

[DNSK]

Originally Posted by Integra1995

You mean "Beat Street Rockin the beat from across the street"
I have got the movie soundtrack right here with me.
Tower records had the movie soundtrack section in Paramus, New jersey and Nanuet, New York.

This was the very first record I bought as a kid. I had that whole song memorized and would rap it on my bike on the way to my best friend’s house up the railroad tracks.

[CrYoG]

Just found out about this, it's about time.
Although it's good to know Beat Street is finally on Blu-Ray, it's a pass for me.

Yes, the picture & sound qualities are most likely better; but after all this time, only 1 bonus & it's the trailer?!

I'll stick w/my 'The Breakin' DVD Collection', which includes:
1. Beat Street
2. Breakin'
3. Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo
4. A bonus disc exploring the roots of Hip-Hop featuring:
Asia One, Ken Swift, The Living Legends, Rock Steady Crew, Zulu Gremlin, The Floor Lords, The Incredible Breakers & More!

[TenYearLurker]

Originally Posted by CrYoG

Just found out about this, it's about time.
Although it's good to know Beat Street is finally on Blu-Ray, it's a pass for me.

Yes, the picture & sound qualities are most likely better; but after all this time, only 1 bonus & it's the trailer?!

I'll stick w/my 'The Breakin' DVD Collection', which includes:
1. Beat Street
2. Breakin'
3. Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo
4. A bonus disc exploring the roots of Hip-Hop featuring:
Asia One, Ken Swift, The Living Legends, Rock Steady Crew, Zulu Gremlin, The Floor Lords, The Incredible Breakers & More!

Yeah, it's been on Blu for over 6 years now. The Blu editions of all 3 of the movies in your collection are definitely a step up from the DVDs, and I'm happy to have upgraded copies in my own collection.

Kind of a moot point if you don't already have the Blus of the Breakin' movies though, as the double feature is out of print and tends to go for pretty high prices. The bonus disc from your DVD collection sounds cool, though.