Baaria - Blu-ray Forum

pro-bassoonist · 07-03-2011, 07:38 PM

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Baarìa Blu-ray

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Image Entertainment are set to release Italian director Giuseppe Tornatore's (Cinema Paradiso, Malena) Baarìa (2009), starring Francesco Scianna (Angels of Evil), Margareth Madè, Raoul Bova (Facing Windows), and Monica Bellucci (Irreversible). In 2009, Baaria won the Pasinetti Award for Best Film at the Venice Film Festival. Street date is October 18.

The course of a lifetime reflects the evolution of a country as young Peppino takes work as a shepherd to support his family in the Sicilian town of Bagheria, nicknamed "Baarìa" by its residents. During the next five decades he experiences the passionate love of his life, undergoes a powerful political awakening, and discovers a destiny he could have never imagined. A visual feast featuring a powerful score by legendary Academy Award-winning composer Ennio Morricone, Baaria captures the past century with a mesmerizing beauty and rare cinematic power.

Trailer/News:
https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=6799

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goresnet · 07-03-2011, 10:46 PM

I'll watch anything with Monica Bellucci!

toddly6666 · 07-04-2011, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by goresnet

I'll watch anything with Monica Bellucci!

I'll watch Monica Bellucci with anything!

pro-bassoonist · 07-04-2011, 01:54 AM

I don't wish to disappoint both of you, but her role in this film is very small

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toddly6666 · 07-04-2011, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

I don't wish to disappoint both of you, but her role in this film is very small

Pro-B

I was assuming that because she's not even on the cover! Oh well...probably a fully clothed scene as well!

keithvg · 07-19-2011, 03:49 PM

Wısh Malena was out on Blu

leobzrra · 07-21-2011, 11:25 AM

She appears in the brazilian front cover, but I think 5 seconds not enough for that.

However, the time she appears is very well spent

Screenshots:

[Show spoiler]

Cheers

toddly6666 · 10-14-2011, 05:15 PM

So the USA version is hacked up from 2.39:1 to 1.78.1. Image just had to do that to a Giuseppe Tornatore film too? I don't get it.

So which blu-ray version now exists with the 2.35:1 aspect ratio AND with English subtitles? The Brazilian version, right?

MODERATOR: please fix for the database.

McCrutchy · 10-15-2011, 11:04 AM

It's most upsetting, given that the extras and even the commentary were included--and it's so rare to get a foreign-language commentary ported to a U.S. disc--but as it stands, there is no way that any consumer should support this kind of release.

For shame, Image.

TheDoug · 10-15-2011, 07:59 PM

Where would be the best on-line source to get the Brazilian blu-ray? Any suggestions...most aren't english friendly.

toddly6666 · 10-17-2011, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by TheDoug

Where would be the best on-line source to get the Brazilian blu-ray? Any suggestions...most aren't english friendly.

With much research, I've come to the conclusion that it's easiest to just find a Brazilian in one of these forums to hook us up with videos from their country!

Novecento · 10-17-2011, 10:42 PM

I just bought a copy in Fnac in Sao Paulo where I'm based at the moment.

Their website is fnac.com.br. I have never ordered from them online, but if they are anything like Fnac in Europe, then you shouldn't have any problems.

Bear in mind, Brazilian blu-rays are extremely expensive so prepare to be shocked when you convert the currency.

Arkadin · 10-20-2011, 01:34 AM

well Image has some good releases and some not so good releases, but this is the first I've heard of an actual release having the wrong aspect ratio.
extremely disappointing.
I just don't even get why this would happen to a recent film unless Image was specifically supplied with a transfer that was not OAR.
I can't imagine they made a conscious choice to change it. I have to think it's one of those "prepared for hd broadcast" transfers or something like that.

pro-bassoonist · 10-20-2011, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Arkadin

well Image has some good releases and some not so good releases, but this is the first I've heard of an actual release having the wrong aspect ratio.

It is not the first. This one is as well:

McCrutchy · 10-20-2011, 10:37 AM

I made a request for assistance with sourcing copies of the Brazilian BD here.

I looked through various webshops and in the ones that I could get through without verifying my identity, the shipping was ludicrous (usually double the price of the BD itself), so hopefully those of us who want a proper English-friendly BD of the film won't have to pay through the nose to get one.

Arkadin · 10-20-2011, 12:23 PM

pro-b--Yikes!

very disappointing.
wonder if there are any Image contacts around who could offer up a reason why this has happened.

G:Box · 10-20-2011, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by McCrutchy

I made a request for assistance with sourcing copies of the Brazilian BD here.

I looked through various webshops and in the ones that I could get through without verifying my identity, the shipping was ludicrous (usually double the price of the BD itself), so hopefully those of us who want a proper English-friendly BD of the film won't have to pay through the nose to get one.

I have a close friend that lives in Brazil, I will see if I can organize a Group Buy.
If it works out I will post here.

Arkadin · 10-20-2011, 12:27 PM

MrGBox to the rescue!
hip hip Hoo-ray!

G:Box · 10-20-2011, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Arkadin

MrGBox to the rescue!
hip hip Hoo-ray!

G:Box · 10-20-2011, 12:44 PM

OK so after some google magic I found an internet vendor that sells Baaria.
It would be $38 each if we order 5.

10-20-2011, 12:23 PM	#16
Arkadin Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2007 Location:...somewhere in Sweden Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:9	pro-b--Yikes! very disappointing. wonder if there are any Image contacts around who could offer up a reason why this has happened. Last edited by Arkadin; 10-20-2011 at 12:26 PM.

07-03-2011, 10:46 PM	#2
goresnet Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2008 Location:League City, TX 4K collection:51 Blu-ray collection:576 Trading Score:1	I'll watch anything with Monica Bellucci!

07-04-2011, 01:54 AM	#4
pro-bassoonist Blu-ray reviewer Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:X Home Theater Gallery:47 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:23	I don't wish to disappoint both of you, but her role in this film is very small Pro-B

07-19-2011, 03:49 PM	#6
keithvg Active Member Member since:Apr 2010 Location:Cape Town, South Africa 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:764 DVD collection:39	Wısh Malena was out on Blu

07-21-2011, 11:25 AM	#7
leobzrra Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jun 2009 Location:Brazil - SteelBooks™: 727 Home Theater Gallery:600 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:1210 DVD collection:61 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:3	She appears in the brazilian front cover, but I think 5 seconds not enough for that. However, the time she appears is very well spent Screenshots: [Show spoiler] Cheers

10-14-2011, 05:15 PM	#8
toddly6666 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Hong Kong Home Theater Gallery:20 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:1441 DVD collection:31 Blu-ray reviews: 290 Trading Score:61	So the USA version is hacked up from 2.39:1 to 1.78.1. Image just had to do that to a Giuseppe Tornatore film too? I don't get it. So which blu-ray version now exists with the 2.35:1 aspect ratio AND with English subtitles? The Brazilian version, right? MODERATOR: please fix for the database.

10-15-2011, 11:04 AM	#9
McCrutchy Contributor Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:East Coast, USA Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:1263 Blu-ray collection:6773 DVD collection:253 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:17	It's most upsetting, given that the extras and even the commentary were included--and it's so rare to get a foreign-language commentary ported to a U.S. disc--but as it stands, there is no way that any consumer should support this kind of release. For shame, Image.

10-15-2011, 07:59 PM	#10
TheDoug Active Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Pittsfield, MA 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:1112 DVD collection:292 Trading Score:1	Where would be the best on-line source to get the Brazilian blu-ray? Any suggestions...most aren't english friendly.

10-17-2011, 10:42 PM	#12
Novecento Banned Member since:Jun 2011 Blu-ray collection:76	I just bought a copy in Fnac in Sao Paulo where I'm based at the moment. Their website is fnac.com.br. I have never ordered from them online, but if they are anything like Fnac in Europe, then you shouldn't have any problems. Bear in mind, Brazilian blu-rays are extremely expensive so prepare to be shocked when you convert the currency.

10-20-2011, 01:34 AM	#13
Arkadin Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2007 Location:...somewhere in Sweden Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:9	well Image has some good releases and some not so good releases, but this is the first I've heard of an actual release having the wrong aspect ratio. extremely disappointing. I just don't even get why this would happen to a recent film unless Image was specifically supplied with a transfer that was not OAR. I can't imagine they made a conscious choice to change it. I have to think it's one of those "prepared for hd broadcast" transfers or something like that.

10-20-2011, 10:37 AM	#15
McCrutchy Contributor Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:East Coast, USA Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:1263 Blu-ray collection:6773 DVD collection:253 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:17	I made a request for assistance with sourcing copies of the Brazilian BD here. I looked through various webshops and in the ones that I could get through without verifying my identity, the shipping was ludicrous (usually double the price of the BD itself), so hopefully those of us who want a proper English-friendly BD of the film won't have to pay through the nose to get one.

10-20-2011, 12:27 PM	#18
Arkadin Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2007 Location:...somewhere in Sweden Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:9	MrGBox to the rescue! hip hip Hoo-ray!

10-20-2011, 12:44 PM	#20
G:Box Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:334	OK so after some google magic I found an internet vendor that sells Baaria. It would be $38 each if we order 5.

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