Pioneer (Erik Skjoldbjærg)

[pro-bassoonist]

Pioneer Blu-ray REVIEW

Set in the early 1980s at the beginning of the Norwegian oil boom, Pioneer sees the authorities racing to harness gas and oil deposits in the North Sea by laying a pipeline at a depth of more than 500 metres. Petter (Aksel Hennie – Headhunters) is obsessed with reaching the bottom of the Norwegian Sea and has the discipline and strength to take on the mission. But when a tragic accident changes everything, Petter embarks on a dangerous journey with no idea who is pulling the strings – until his very life is at stake.

With support from Wes Bentley (The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, American Beauty) and Stephen Lang (Avatar, Public Enemies), Hennie delivers a powerhouse performance in what is surely one of the most brilliantly realised deep sea thrillers ever seen. A must for fans of Scandinavian drama, PIONEER is just as essential for those more comfortable at the edge of their seats.

Pioneer - Official UK trailer Starring Aksel Hennie & Wes Bentley with soundtrack by AIR - YouTube

Yet another fantastic film from the Norwegian director

Pro-B

p.s. Director Skjoldbjærg's Insomnia is already out on Blu-ray via The Criterion Collection.

[malcy30]

Great film really enjoyed it.

A couple of points
- it's only £10.99 instore at HMV which beats all online prices including buying from Arrow direct
- is it possible to change the sleeve picture in the database here. The one you show above is the DVD sleeve (most other retailers have used it as well for the BD !) the actual BD sleeve design is as you can see on the Arrow site
http://www.arrowfilms.co.uk/shop/ind...product_id=371

[pro-bassoonist]

No problem, Malcy. I've updated it

Pro-B

[malcy30]

Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

No problem, Malcy. I've updated it

Pro-B

Thanks a lot. Your review sells the film well, hopefully will encourage others to get this great BD.

[rallymonkey]

Can anyone confirm if this is Region B locked.

[samdvd1]

Originally Posted by rallymonkey

Can anyone confirm if this is Region B locked.

Pro-B confirms it as locked in his review linked in the OP.

[RipleyLV426]

Lowest price now on Amazon. Uk! May have to import, would be a safe blind buy?

[Mobe1969]

Originally Posted by RipleyLV426

Lowest price now on Amazon. Uk! May have to import, would be a safe blind buy?

Wow thanks for the heads up. I've had it in my cart for some time waiting for a drop! It sounded right up my alley

[RipleyLV426]

Originally Posted by Mobe1969

Wow thanks for the heads up. I've had it in my cart for some time waiting for a drop! It sounded right up my alley

You're welcome, I set these price trackers and forget so I get sooo excited when there's a little bluray.com notification on my phone, haha!

[lemonski]

Originally Posted by RipleyLV426

Lowest price now on Amazon. Uk! May have to import, would be a safe blind buy?

Thanks for the heads up, 4 1/2 stars from Pro-B is a blind buy for me.

[rallymonkey]

Figures....I just placed an order on amazon.uk. I have been unable to find the region A Brazil version so I will end up getting the UK B-locked one anyway. I believe there is a dutch version but it is likely B-locked also.