Against All Odds, Random Hearts and Awakenings - March 22nd - Blu-ray Forum

Leonidas King · 12-02-2010, 03:21 PM

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced 3 catalog titles for the month of March, they include:

Against All Odds Blu-ray

Against All Odds Blu-ray Review

Awakenings Blu-ray

No special features announced.

bookcase · 12-02-2010, 03:23 PM

I love Awakenings (but not that cover art).

HD Goofnut · 12-02-2010, 03:46 PM

I'm in for Awakenings. One of Robin Williams' best films.

the sordid sentinel · 12-02-2010, 05:48 PM

LOVE me some Against All Odds..hope it's a good transfer because it is a great looking film. I'll jump on this when the price is right.

octagon · 12-02-2010, 06:03 PM

Random Hearts was right about when I stopped saying things like 'it's Harrison Ford, how bad could it be'.

Adam_ME · 12-02-2010, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by octagon

Random Hearts was right about when I stopped saying things like 'it's Harrison Ford, how bad could it be'.

Six Days Seven Nights didn't give you pause a year earlier?

As for Awakenings' cover art, it makes it look like a buddy comedy.

Leonidas King · 12-02-2010, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Adam_ME

As for Awakenings' cover art, it makes it look like a buddy comedy.

Lol. That's exactly what I was thinking at first glance. Kinda like a " The Bucket List" type of cover.

sperezmore · 12-02-2010, 09:04 PM

Against All Odds for me. Guilty pleasure!

Regards,

bboisvert · 12-02-2010, 09:08 PM

Re: Awakenings

It's pretty clear that Sony does not employ actual graphic designers on-staff. For over a decade now, they've had these silly photoshops that any 10-year-old could improve upon in minutes.

I don't get it. They're paying someone to put these together. Why not at least hire a pro who isn't going to just slap floating heads on top of the theatrical poster?

blimey · 12-02-2010, 09:37 PM

Those covers look like Image stuff, definitely not Sony.

in2video2 · 12-02-2010, 09:45 PM

Count me in for Awakenings.

bboisvert · 12-02-2010, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by blimey

Those covers look like Image stuff, definitely not Sony.

Ah, must be part of that new deal w/Image.

Still Sony has a pretty bad track record with covers themselves...

Brad1963 · 12-02-2010, 10:05 PM

Count me in for Against All Odds.

DVD Aficiando lists them as SONY/IMAGE titles.

wnicholas76 · 12-02-2010, 10:22 PM

Count me in for Random Hearts and Against All Odds.

erock515054 · 12-02-2010, 10:32 PM

Awakenings for me....

Musicguy · 12-02-2010, 10:47 PM

They're from Image Entertainment (Image has them on their website, Sony does not)

I love "Awakenings" but even in it's threatical release the film was soft and grainy (not the type of quality which usually looks great on blu-ray)

I would guess the "A" titles will come from SONY (Lawrence of Arabia, Oliver)

Other titles Image is releasing on DVD this month: (Could the blu-rays be far behind?)
A Soldier’s Story
Stir Crazy
Butterflies are Free
California Suite
Nothing in Common
And Justice for All
The Jagged Edge
Absence of Malice
Hollywood Knights
Blind Date
The Fisher King
See no Evil, Hear no Evil
The Collector
American Pop

also added "Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice"

Brad1963 · 12-02-2010, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Musicguy

They're from Image Entertainment (Image has them on their website, Sony does not)

I love "Awakenings" but even in it's threatical release the film was soft and grainy (not the type of quality which usually looks great on blu-ray)

I would guess the "A" titles will come from SONY (Lawrence of Arabia, Oliver)

Other titles Image is releasing on DVD this month: (Could the blu-rays be far behind?)
A Soldier’s Story
Stir Crazy
Butterflies are Free
California Suite
Nothing in Common
And Justice for All
The Jagged Edge
Absence of Malice
Hollywood Knights
Blind Date
The Fisher King
See no Evil, Hear no Evil
The Collector
American Pop

Maybe. In the press release a few months ago they indicated Absence of Malice, And Justice for All were coming to Blu ray. I'd love to have California Suite on Blu ray. Also Murder By Death and The Cheap Detective while they are at it.

The Age of Innocence, People vs, Larry Flynt, Red Rock West and To Die For should be added to the list.

Mahatma · 12-02-2010, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by sperezmore

Against All Odds for me. Guilty pleasure!

Regards,

Agree with that.A reviewer (Was it Maltin?) who said it was an interesting misfire.Absolutely agree with that.Also like the performance of Woods here.It's a gem of a role,one which he has repeated ad nauseum,but here it's spot on.

Also one of my guilty pleasures is Devils advocate with Pacino.I know it's bad and cliched,but it contains a breathtaking scene which I never gets tired of.

Ite · 12-03-2010, 12:45 AM

I actually saw Against all Odds for the first time a few weeks ago, I bought the VHS for 2 bucks at a pawn shop, and I thought it really sucked. Woods was good though.

KubrickFan · 12-03-2010, 02:35 PM

Wow, Awakenings. I never thought I would see that on Blu-ray soon. It's a great movie, though, and since it's a Sony release, a great Blu-ray too, probably. I do hope they will make some effort in the supplements department, since the DVD was lacking that. With this subject matter there must be some interesting material they can come up with.

12-02-2010, 03:21 PM	#1
Leonidas King Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Sparta, Laconia - GRC Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:657 Blu-ray collection:2628 Blu-ray reviews: 34 Trading Score:250	Against All Odds, Random Hearts and Awakenings - March 22nd Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced 3 catalog titles for the month of March, they include: Against All Odds Blu-ray Against All Odds Blu-ray Review Awakenings Blu-ray No special features announced. Last edited by Deciazulado; 01-04-2012 at 02:04 PM.

12-02-2010, 10:05 PM	#13
Brad1963 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA 4K collection:344 Blu-ray collection:1686 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1	Count me in for Against All Odds. DVD Aficiando lists them as SONY/IMAGE titles. Last edited by Brad1963; 12-02-2010 at 10:07 PM.

12-02-2010, 10:47 PM	#16
Musicguy Special Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Blu-ray collection:640 DVD collection:148	They're from Image Entertainment (Image has them on their website, Sony does not) I love "Awakenings" but even in it's threatical release the film was soft and grainy (not the type of quality which usually looks great on blu-ray) I would guess the "A" titles will come from SONY (Lawrence of Arabia, Oliver) Other titles Image is releasing on DVD this month: (Could the blu-rays be far behind?) A Soldier’s Story Stir Crazy Butterflies are Free California Suite Nothing in Common And Justice for All The Jagged Edge Absence of Malice Hollywood Knights Blind Date The Fisher King See no Evil, Hear no Evil The Collector American Pop also added "Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice" Last edited by Musicguy; 12-02-2010 at 11:32 PM.

12-03-2010, 12:45 AM	#19
Ite Banned Member since:May 2010	I actually saw Against all Odds for the first time a few weeks ago, I bought the VHS for 2 bucks at a pawn shop, and I thought it really sucked. Woods was good though. Last edited by Ite; 12-03-2010 at 12:49 AM.

12-02-2010, 03:23 PM	#2
bookcase Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Boston, MA 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:155 iTunes collection:1207 Trading Score:2	I love Awakenings (but not that cover art).

12-02-2010, 03:46 PM	#3
HD Goofnut Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Far, Far Away Home Theater Gallery:114 4K collection:743 Blu-ray collection:2373 DVD collection:128 MA collection:751 Digital collection:1091 Prime collection:598 Blu-ray reviews:133 Trading Score:39	I'm in for Awakenings. One of Robin Williams' best films.

12-02-2010, 05:48 PM	#4
the sordid sentinel Special Member Member since:Jun 2009 Location:GA 4K collection:139 Blu-ray collection:646 DVD collection:2	LOVE me some Against All Odds..hope it's a good transfer because it is a great looking film. I'll jump on this when the price is right.

12-02-2010, 06:03 PM	#5
octagon Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Chicago 4K collection:255 Blu-ray collection:2799	Random Hearts was right about when I stopped saying things like 'it's Harrison Ford, how bad could it be'.

12-02-2010, 09:04 PM	#8
sperezmore Expert Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Gastonia, NC. USA Home Theater Gallery:25 Blu-ray reviews:1	Against All Odds for me. Guilty pleasure! Regards,

12-02-2010, 09:08 PM	#9
bboisvert Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Blu-ray collection:1368 DVD collection:10 Trading Score:5	Re: Awakenings It's pretty clear that Sony does not employ actual graphic designers on-staff. For over a decade now, they've had these silly photoshops that any 10-year-old could improve upon in minutes. I don't get it. They're paying someone to put these together. Why not at least hire a pro who isn't going to just slap floating heads on top of the theatrical poster?

12-02-2010, 09:37 PM	#10
blimey Member Member since:Nov 2008 Trading Score:2	Those covers look like Image stuff, definitely not Sony.

12-02-2010, 09:45 PM	#11
in2video2 Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Green Valley, AZ 4K collection:20 Blu-ray collection:514	Count me in for Awakenings.

12-02-2010, 10:22 PM	#14
wnicholas76 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Memphis, TN (for now...) Home Theater Gallery:188 4K collection:495 Blu-ray collection:1068 Blu-ray reviews: 24 Trading Score:12	Count me in for Random Hearts and Against All Odds.

12-02-2010, 10:32 PM	#15
erock515054 Active Member Member since:Jul 2009 Blu-ray collection:1046 DVD collection:23 Blu-ray reviews:6	Awakenings for me....

12-03-2010, 02:35 PM	#20
KubrickFan Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Blu-ray collection:319	Wow, Awakenings. I never thought I would see that on Blu-ray soon. It's a great movie, though, and since it's a Sony release, a great Blu-ray too, probably. I do hope they will make some effort in the supplements department, since the DVD was lacking that. With this subject matter there must be some interesting material they can come up with.

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