Blown Away (1994) - Kino Studio Classics - July 2015 - Blu-ray Forum

Akijama · 02-13-2015, 04:28 PM

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Coming in JULY on BLU-RAY and DVD! - BLOWN AWAY (1994) Starring JEFF BRIDGES, TOMMY LEE JONES, SUZY AMIS, LLOYD BRIDGES and FOREST WHITAKER - Directed by STEPHEN HOPKINS.

SPECIAL FEATURES:
• BRAND NEW AUDIO COMMENTARY BY DIRECTOR STEPHEN HOPKINS
• "TAKE ME HOME" MUSIC VIDEO: JOE COCKER and BEKKA BRAMLETT
• ORIGINAL THEATRICAL TRAILER

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Ghostdini · 02-13-2015, 04:31 PM

Ah man, such a huge fan of this title. Love the score and this film was on heavy roteation in my teen years!

movieben1138 · 02-13-2015, 04:43 PM

Any time they announce a film that empties a spot on my DVD shelf, I'm happy by it.

Ill_Be_Back · 02-13-2015, 05:07 PM

I just remember how bad Tommy lee Jones' Irish accent was. It was a good action film nonetheless, will definitely pick it up.

javi92 · 02-13-2015, 06:44 PM

I remember watching this as a kid. Still have a soft spot for this title.

tylerdurden10 · 02-13-2015, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Ill_Be_Back

I just remember how bad Tommy lee Jones' Irish accent was. It was a good action film nonetheless, will definitely pick it up.

See the funny thing is, as an American, I didn't even think anything of it and just assumed he did a good job. I'm sure being from Ireland, it's WAY more obvious as to how inaccurate it probably is.

Either way, SO F'N EXCITED for this!

THS · 02-13-2015, 08:52 PM

I yelped with glee when I saw the announcement. I'm beyond stoked.

Bubba_Hotep · 02-13-2015, 08:54 PM

Some real good announcements today!

Aclea · 02-13-2015, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Ill_Be_Back

I just remember how bad Tommy lee Jones' Irish accent was. It was a good action film nonetheless, will definitely pick it up.

It's a bizarre sort of Guatemalan-gibberish concoction. If the film were better known it would take some of the heat off Dick Van Dyke's infamous cockney accent in Mary Poppins.

tylerdurden10 · 02-13-2015, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Aclea

It's a bizarre sort of Guatemalan-gibberish concoction. If the film were better known it would take some of the heat off Dick Van Dyke's infamous cockney accent in Mary Poppins.

Don't know about that, I cringe just thinking of him in Mary Poppins! Movie is completely unwatchable for me.

Filmmaker · 02-13-2015, 09:29 PM

Jeff Bridges, Tommy Lee Jones, U2 music. What's not to like. Day one.

JoeDeM · 02-13-2015, 09:55 PM

I'm in, it's been a long time since I've seen this.

VanDammage80 · 02-13-2015, 09:58 PM

Definitely picking this up!

Ill_Be_Back · 02-14-2015, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by tylerdurden10

See the funny thing is, as an American, I didn't even think anything of it and just assumed he did a good job. I'm sure being from Ireland, it's WAY more obvious as to how inaccurate it probably is.

Either way, SO F'N EXCITED for this!

To me it sounded as if Tommy Lee Jones tried to pull the stereotypical Leprechaun accent, I just find it funny to watch.

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Originally Posted by Aclea

It's a bizarre sort of Guatemalan-gibberish concoction. If the film were better known it would take some of the heat off Dick Van Dyke's infamous cockney accent in Mary Poppins.

It really did sound strange at the time to me, there is a few accents thrown in there that come and go throughout the film.

slimdude · 02-14-2015, 03:35 PM

I've never like when American actors or actresses, imitate foreign accents in movies! I prefer an actor, who is a native from that particular country, to play the role. It's more authentic, and convincing!

Thomas Irwin · 02-14-2015, 03:42 PM

Finally. This has been one of my most wanted titles on my wish list. Awesome announcement.

Daz_85 · 05-08-2015, 12:12 PM

I can't believe I've never heard of this, and I consider myself an action film fan!

wvuwhat · 05-08-2015, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Daz_85

I can't believe I've never heard of this, and I consider myself an action film fan!

Get ready for a ride. In a Jeep, while wearing headphones.

This is one of my guilty pleasures. In. On day 1.

dobyblue · 05-08-2015, 05:24 PM

I like the flick enough to upgrade it despite Jones' butchering of the accent. They should have found a way to write into the story that he'd developed an American accent while in American jail or something like that.

I thought DiCaprio did a pretty good job with the South African accent in Blood Diamond, it's a hard one to get right. If you're going to do it they should have a linguist paid to develop it. Particularly bad phrasings worked on, etc., until it's passable.

jawsfan1975 · 05-08-2015, 06:06 PM

I hope this gets a 5.1 soundtrack and not 2.0 or mono treatment. I remember the dvd sounding good in the past.

02-14-2015, 03:35 PM	#15
slimdude Banned Member since:Apr 2009 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews:8	I've never like when American actors or actresses, imitate foreign accents in movies! I prefer an actor, who is a native from that particular country, to play the role. It's more authentic, and convincing! Last edited by slimdude; 02-15-2015 at 05:20 AM.

02-13-2015, 04:31 PM	#2
Ghostdini Member Member since:Feb 2015	Ah man, such a huge fan of this title. Love the score and this film was on heavy roteation in my teen years!

02-13-2015, 04:43 PM	#3
movieben1138 Power Member Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Saint Louis, MO 4K collection:1139 Blu-ray collection:11704 DVD collection:2446 Trading Score:1004	Any time they announce a film that empties a spot on my DVD shelf, I'm happy by it.

02-13-2015, 05:07 PM	#4
Ill_Be_Back Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:Northern Ireland Trading Score:35	I just remember how bad Tommy lee Jones' Irish accent was. It was a good action film nonetheless, will definitely pick it up.

02-13-2015, 06:44 PM	#5
javi92 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2013 4K collection:300 Blu-ray collection:4969 DVD collection:875	I remember watching this as a kid. Still have a soft spot for this title.

02-13-2015, 08:52 PM	#7
THS Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Aug 2011 Home Theater Gallery:11 4K collection:1187 Blu-ray collection:2472 DVD collection:161 Trading Score:368	I yelped with glee when I saw the announcement. I'm beyond stoked.

02-13-2015, 08:54 PM	#8
Bubba_Hotep Special Member Member since:Mar 2013 Location:The Deep South Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:4	Some real good announcements today!

02-13-2015, 09:29 PM	#11
Filmmaker Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Tulsa, OK (but don't hold it against me!) Home Theater Gallery:90 4K collection:1167 Blu-ray collection:3150 DVD collection:593 Trading Score:24	Jeff Bridges, Tommy Lee Jones, U2 music. What's not to like. Day one.

02-13-2015, 09:55 PM	#12
JoeDeM Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2011 Location:Barrie, Ontario 4K collection:630 Blu-ray collection:2078	I'm in, it's been a long time since I've seen this.

02-13-2015, 09:58 PM	#13
VanDammage80 Power Member Member since:Sep 2009 Location:North Carolina Home Theater Gallery:20 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:1047 Blu-ray reviews: 10	Definitely picking this up!

02-14-2015, 03:42 PM	#16
Thomas Irwin Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Feb 2013 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Trading Score:87	Finally. This has been one of my most wanted titles on my wish list. Awesome announcement.

05-08-2015, 12:12 PM	#17
Daz_85 Special Member Member since:Oct 2009 Location:UK 4K collection:190 Blu-ray collection:303 iTunes collection:20	I can't believe I've never heard of this, and I consider myself an action film fan!

05-08-2015, 05:24 PM	#19
dobyblue Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:71 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:655 Blu-ray reviews: 15	I like the flick enough to upgrade it despite Jones' butchering of the accent. They should have found a way to write into the story that he'd developed an American accent while in American jail or something like that. I thought DiCaprio did a pretty good job with the South African accent in Blood Diamond, it's a hard one to get right. If you're going to do it they should have a linguist paid to develop it. Particularly bad phrasings worked on, etc., until it's passable.

05-08-2015, 06:06 PM	#20
jawsfan1975 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Florida Home Theater Gallery:13 4K collection:328 Blu-ray collection:1046 Blu-ray reviews: 52 Trading Score:141	I hope this gets a 5.1 soundtrack and not 2.0 or mono treatment. I remember the dvd sounding good in the past.

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