The Way Back (2010) - Blu-ray Forum

vertigo12314 · 01-05-2011, 10:41 PM

The Way Back Blu-ray

Has anybody seen this yet? I might see it on Blu-ray first if I can't find a theatre that plays it.

Romulus · 01-05-2011, 11:13 PM

Wow, sadly this might be the first time I actually get to see this. I don't think it's projected to run at any theaters near.

the sordid sentinel · 01-06-2011, 08:21 PM

Weir is possibly my favorite director. I'm sure this won't be showing at any theater near me, either. Some of the word from those who have seen it has been glowing. I'm a big fan of epic journey type stuff, and this should have some gorgeous scenery to be enjoyed in blu.

Hopefully some day we get blu versions of Gallipoli, Witness, The Mosquito Coast, etc. as well.

Holmes · 01-23-2011, 03:35 AM

Great film. Can't wait to buy it. It should be a gorgeous BD. This is classic, big-canvas, David Lean-esque filmmaking at its finest.

It's a real pity Newmarket, this film's small U.S. distributor, weren't able to muster more promotion. If The Way Back is playing at a theatre near you now, I highly recommend a trip to the theatre.

Bluyoda · 02-07-2011, 09:14 PM

Wow! This got a very limited release in theaters, didn't it?

It hasn't even arrived in Europe yet.

To the posters above:

I am also eagerly awaiting "The Mosquito Coast" on BD, and

David Lean's epics definitely come to mind when seeing the trailer of "The Way Back".

I normally adore Peter Weir films, but Master and Commander didn't do much for me.
It's just not emotional enough for me.

It The Way Back more emotional?

benbess · 02-07-2011, 09:33 PM

I love Peter Weir too. It appears this film became a box office bomb for some reason. It was playing at one theater for a total of two weeks near me. The second week they were down to one showing a day. The third week I finally went to see it but it was gone. A pity. But it will live again on blu-ray for me. Great to hear it's a good movie. Since also I love David Lean hearing that it's "Lean-esque" is good news!

Here are the numbers according to box office mojo:

The Way Back

Domestic Total as of Feb. 6, 2011: $2,532,684
Distributor: Newmarket Release Date: January 21, 2011
Genre: Drama Runtime: 1 hrs. 59 min.
MPAA Rating: PG-13 Production Budget: $30 million

CrEd424 · 02-08-2011, 03:14 PM

This was a great movie. Colin Ferrell's character why the subject of the movie is very serious his character provided some great comic relief. The scenery in this movie as they take the 4,000 mile journey is gorgeous but barren at times. Great acting my all in the movie to I would highly recommend this to anyone after watching it me and my boss thought why hadn't we heard of it before cause it really was a great movie.

Flatnate · 02-09-2011, 02:28 AM

What?! I have not seen an ad online, on t.v. or in any trailer or anywhere period for this movie. Seeing the cover in the blu-ray deals section was the first I ever heard of it! What a bummer! No wonder if flopped in the theater, there was no promotion at all apparently. Lame too as I'd head off to see it in the theater tomorrow if it was around. Looks really good. I'm tempted to just buy sight unseen. I'm really stoked about seeing this one in April.

One4Deuce · 02-09-2011, 02:53 AM

I hadn't heard anything about this movie until seeing this on here today, looks very interesting and I'm looking forward to seeing it.

Talal86 · 02-13-2011, 09:32 PM

saw this tonight and loved it, my friend hated it though and said it was boring, but I really enjoyed it, but I'm debating if I want to buy it or not, maybe when the price is under $15

I didn't see the trailer so I didn't know what to expect, I hated the first 30 minutes and thought "oh wow I'm stuck for the next 2 hours" but when it started I got very interested and involved

One4Deuce · 03-18-2011, 03:34 PM

Down to $15.99... should I blind buy?

toddly6666 · 03-18-2011, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluyoda

It The Way Back more emotional?

I love Weir, but I don't like Master and Commander. The Way Back is definitely 100 times more emotional than Master and Commander.

Quote:

Originally Posted by One4Deuce

Down to $15.99... should I blind buy?

damn! Hell yeah!

G:Box · 03-18-2011, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toddly6666

I love Weir, but I don't like Master and Commander. The Way Back is definitely 100 times more emotional than Master and Commander.

damn! Hell yeah!

Pre-ordered

toddly6666 · 03-18-2011, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrGBox

Pre-ordered

I think you will like this film!

lvcasino · 03-18-2011, 07:21 PM

The Way Back went straight to video....didn't play in theaters

rblum199 · 03-18-2011, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lvcasino

The Way Back went straight to video....didn't play in theaters

Yes it did play in theaters (I know, I went and saw it) - but I can understand you thinking it hadn't, given the overall small number of theaters it played in and the lack of publicity (hell, the only reason I found out about it was the review in my local paper).

Talal86 · 03-18-2011, 11:03 PM

great price for a new release, awesome movie!

Bluyoda · 03-19-2011, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toddly6666

I love Weir, but I don't like Master and Commander. The Way Back is definitely 100 times more emotional than Master and Commander.

Alright, so I pulled the trigger, together with the Ray Harryhausen set.

I take your word for it.

Holmes · 03-25-2011, 12:35 AM

Seems this has been delayed a few days: April 22, 2011.

Woodstove · 04-06-2011, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Holmes

Seems this has been delayed a few days: April 22, 2011.

Looks that way. We just got our screener though, so we'll have a review up tomorrow.

01-05-2011, 10:41 PM	#1
vertigo12314 Expert Member Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:327 Blu-ray reviews:1	The Way Back (2010) The Way Back Blu-ray Has anybody seen this yet? I might see it on Blu-ray first if I can't find a theatre that plays it. Last edited by Scottie; 09-03-2017 at 06:28 AM.

03-18-2011, 07:21 PM	#15
lvcasino New Member Member since:Oct 2008	The Way Back The Way Back went straight to video....didn't play in theaters

01-05-2011, 11:13 PM	#2
Romulus Special Member Member since:Mar 2008 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:158 Blu-ray reviews:2	Wow, sadly this might be the first time I actually get to see this. I don't think it's projected to run at any theaters near.

01-06-2011, 08:21 PM	#3
the sordid sentinel Special Member Member since:Jun 2009 Location:GA 4K collection:139 Blu-ray collection:646 DVD collection:2	Weir is possibly my favorite director. I'm sure this won't be showing at any theater near me, either. Some of the word from those who have seen it has been glowing. I'm a big fan of epic journey type stuff, and this should have some gorgeous scenery to be enjoyed in blu. Hopefully some day we get blu versions of Gallipoli, Witness, The Mosquito Coast, etc. as well.

01-23-2011, 03:35 AM	#4
Holmes Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Maryland 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:779	Great film. Can't wait to buy it. It should be a gorgeous BD. This is classic, big-canvas, David Lean-esque filmmaking at its finest. It's a real pity Newmarket, this film's small U.S. distributor, weren't able to muster more promotion. If The Way Back is playing at a theatre near you now, I highly recommend a trip to the theatre.

02-07-2011, 09:14 PM	#5
Bluyoda Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Dagobah Home Theater Gallery:103 4K collection:160 Blu-ray collection:1383 Blu-ray reviews: 263 Trading Score:4	Wow! This got a very limited release in theaters, didn't it? It hasn't even arrived in Europe yet. To the posters above: I am also eagerly awaiting "The Mosquito Coast" on BD, and David Lean's epics definitely come to mind when seeing the trailer of "The Way Back". I normally adore Peter Weir films, but Master and Commander didn't do much for me. It's just not emotional enough for me. It The Way Back more emotional?

02-07-2011, 09:33 PM	#6
benbess Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Louisville, KY Blu-ray reviews: 65	I love Peter Weir too. It appears this film became a box office bomb for some reason. It was playing at one theater for a total of two weeks near me. The second week they were down to one showing a day. The third week I finally went to see it but it was gone. A pity. But it will live again on blu-ray for me. Great to hear it's a good movie. Since also I love David Lean hearing that it's "Lean-esque" is good news! Here are the numbers according to box office mojo: The Way Back Domestic Total as of Feb. 6, 2011: $2,532,684 Distributor: Newmarket Release Date: January 21, 2011 Genre: Drama Runtime: 1 hrs. 59 min. MPAA Rating: PG-13 Production Budget: $30 million

02-08-2011, 03:14 PM	#7
CrEd424 Active Member Member since:Mar 2009 Blu-ray collection:407	This was a great movie. Colin Ferrell's character why the subject of the movie is very serious his character provided some great comic relief. The scenery in this movie as they take the 4,000 mile journey is gorgeous but barren at times. Great acting my all in the movie to I would highly recommend this to anyone after watching it me and my boss thought why hadn't we heard of it before cause it really was a great movie.

02-09-2011, 02:28 AM	#8
Flatnate Power Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 Location:Minnesota Home Theater Gallery:26 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:208	What?! I have not seen an ad online, on t.v. or in any trailer or anywhere period for this movie. Seeing the cover in the blu-ray deals section was the first I ever heard of it! What a bummer! No wonder if flopped in the theater, there was no promotion at all apparently. Lame too as I'd head off to see it in the theater tomorrow if it was around. Looks really good. I'm tempted to just buy sight unseen. I'm really stoked about seeing this one in April.

02-09-2011, 02:53 AM	#9
One4Deuce Special Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Minnesota, USA 4K collection:36 Blu-ray collection:1830 Trading Score:4	I hadn't heard anything about this movie until seeing this on here today, looks very interesting and I'm looking forward to seeing it.

02-13-2011, 09:32 PM	#10
Talal86 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 4K collection:227 Blu-ray collection:374 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:74	saw this tonight and loved it, my friend hated it though and said it was boring, but I really enjoyed it, but I'm debating if I want to buy it or not, maybe when the price is under $15 I didn't see the trailer so I didn't know what to expect, I hated the first 30 minutes and thought "oh wow I'm stuck for the next 2 hours" but when it started I got very interested and involved

03-18-2011, 03:34 PM	#11
One4Deuce Special Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Minnesota, USA 4K collection:36 Blu-ray collection:1830 Trading Score:4	Down to $15.99... should I blind buy?

03-18-2011, 11:03 PM	#17
Talal86 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 4K collection:227 Blu-ray collection:374 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:74	great price for a new release, awesome movie!

03-25-2011, 12:35 AM	#19
Holmes Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Maryland 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:779	Seems this has been delayed a few days: April 22, 2011.

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