Smokin' Aces... Blu-ray release January 19, 2010 - Blu-ray Forum

Wheelman1970 · 04-19-2007, 10:58 PM

I was pumped the other day when I saw a TV commercial for Smokin' Aces and I know it was for the DVD release. I hadn't seen it in the theatre and was pumped that it would probably be released on BD - WRONG!

Smokin' Aces gets High Def treatment on January 19, 2010

Smokin' Aces Blu-ray
Smokin' Aces Blu-ray Review

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A devilishly divisive shoot-em-up reaps an impressive Blu-ray release...

Reviewed by Kenneth Brown, January 17, 2010

Cards on the table: despite its tonal inconsistencies and brash cast of crass, oft-times off-putting characters, I've grown rather fond of Smokin' Aces. It wasn't love at first sight, mind you, but a torrid affair that took me by complete surprise. A cinematic it just happened, baby moment if there ever was one. After falling for writer/director Joe Carnahan in the wake of Narc -- a critically acclaimed, slowburn stunner starring Ray Liotta and Jason Patrick -- I approached Smokin' Aces with high hopes. But as I sat in the theater watching its schizophrenic madness unfold, I began suspecting my affections were misplaced. By the time the credits rolled, I never wanted to see a Carnahan flick again. Flash forward three years, one unexpected late-night TV viewing, two subsequent rentals and, eventually, a hesitant DVD purchase. Before I knew what had happened, I found myself appreciating its finer qualities, its director's bizarre grindhouse sensibilities, and the purpose behind its fractured, nearly incomprehensible, multifaceted storylines. As much as I didn't want to admit it, I had fallen in love with an unlovable film. Read more

Blu_Ray_UK2007 · 04-19-2007, 11:00 PM

Universal.. bunch of snakes

LeoneFan · 04-19-2007, 11:12 PM

It says a lot about a studio that chooses to support an inferior format over a superior one like Blu-ray. Can you say BRIBED?

The Don · 04-19-2007, 11:13 PM

this movie honestly wasn't that good at all.....

Blu_Ray_UK2007 · 04-19-2007, 11:18 PM

I'm just about to sit down and watch it.. I've heard it's good.
I'm pretty sure it wont be enough to the lead me on the path to the DUD side

EvanX · 04-19-2007, 11:50 PM

I've pretty much given up on buying regular DVDs. If it's not on Blu-Ray and I really want to see it, I'll just rent it instead.

Jack Torrance · 04-20-2007, 12:08 AM

Smokin' Aces is alright - the one I'm most pissed about is HOT FUZZ!!! I've seen it twice already and it's bloody brilliant -- looking forward to seeing it again this weekend.

It's scheduled to be released on DVD and, ugh, that other format, in July. Universal won't be format neutral by then, but one can hope.

WriteSimply · 04-20-2007, 12:25 AM

You can probably buy the UK version of Hot Fuzz.

fuad

jbuttler007 · 04-20-2007, 01:07 AM

Universal is a money making company, so in time they will realize their mistake and either go neutral or BD.

nhaase · 04-20-2007, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by The Don

this movie honestly wasn't that good at all.....

Yea, just watch Quentin Tarantino movies, this movie is the same thing w/ less plot. Also, I'm not racist or anything, but if I watch another movie where they have a black woman go on a rant about how women (or just black women) have to be strong because men are pigs, I'm walking out, getting in my car, and punching the script writer in the nuts (or ovaries). I don't care how bad that sounds, it's such an over-used stereotype, and it has NOTHING what-so-ever to do w/ the movie.

The only thing in this movie I liked was the elevator shootout. It was so simple, yet perfectly done. The lights go out and you just see them as the muzzle flashes come. I'm surprised I haven't seen something like that before, especially w/ the bird's-eye view.

Other than that, horrible movie, I thought.

The Don · 04-20-2007, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by nhaase

Yea, just watch Quentin Tarantino movies, this movie is the same thing w/ less plot. Also, I'm not racist or anything, but if I watch another movie where they have a black woman go on a rant about how women (or just black women) have to be strong because men are pigs, I'm walking out, getting in my car, and punching the script writer in the nuts (or ovaries). I don't care how bad that sounds, it's such an over-used stereotype, and it has NOTHING what-so-ever to do w/ the movie.

The only thing in this movie I liked was the elevator shootout. It was so simple, yet perfectly done. The lights go out and you just see them as the muzzle flashes come. I'm surprised I haven't seen something like that before, especially w/ the bird's-eye view.

Other than that, horrible movie, I thought.

I like Tarantino movies alot better than this...

reservoir dogs, pulp fiction, kill bill 1 & 2....etc..

GTP · 04-20-2007, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by The Don

this movie honestly wasn't that good at all.....

My thoughts exactlty....the ending fizzled, and the ride there seemed like a cheap generic knockoff attempt to be Tarentino for the most part.

SQBubble · 12-12-2008, 12:51 PM

Great action movie imo. Someone know if it'll be released anytime soon?

Zydrate · 12-12-2008, 01:00 PM

A Direct-To-DVD Prequel is in the works, so I'm guessing it will come out with that.

PVJAG · 12-13-2008, 04:45 AM

I'm definitely looking forward to this one. Loved it in theaters.

SQBubble · 12-17-2008, 12:52 AM

alrite, I just got the hd dvd smokin' aces, but i cant play it... somebody knows what software to use to play hd dvd?

Red Hood · 12-17-2008, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by SQBubble

alrite, I just got the hd dvd smokin' aces, but i cant play it... somebody knows what software to use to play hd dvd?

There is no software, take it back.

KJH6926 · 03-20-2009, 05:33 PM

I wish they would give a release date on this....i've been waiting on this one a while....

Batman1980 · 03-20-2009, 05:34 PM

I dunno, I didn't like this movie too much, hopefully once it gets the blu-ray treatment I will come around.

KJH6926 · 04-14-2009, 12:35 AM

will this ever be on blu-ray

12-12-2008, 12:51 PM	#13
SQBubble Member Member since:Nov 2008	Smokin' Aces ? Great action movie imo. Someone know if it'll be released anytime soon?

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04-19-2007, 11:00 PM	#2
Blu_Ray_UK2007 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Location:UK 4K collection:164 Blu-ray collection:782 Trading Score:1	Universal.. bunch of snakes

04-19-2007, 11:12 PM	#3
LeoneFan Senior Member Member since:Jan 2007	It says a lot about a studio that chooses to support an inferior format over a superior one like Blu-ray. Can you say BRIBED?

04-19-2007, 11:13 PM	#4
The Don Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Apr 2006 Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:2	this movie honestly wasn't that good at all.....

04-19-2007, 11:18 PM	#5
Blu_Ray_UK2007 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Location:UK 4K collection:164 Blu-ray collection:782 Trading Score:1	I'm just about to sit down and watch it.. I've heard it's good. I'm pretty sure it wont be enough to the lead me on the path to the DUD side

04-19-2007, 11:50 PM	#6
EvanX Expert Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Michigan Blu-ray collection:47	I've pretty much given up on buying regular DVDs. If it's not on Blu-Ray and I really want to see it, I'll just rent it instead.

04-20-2007, 12:08 AM	#7
Jack Torrance Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Overlook Hotel Blu-ray reviews:1	Smokin' Aces is alright - the one I'm most pissed about is HOT FUZZ!!! I've seen it twice already and it's bloody brilliant -- looking forward to seeing it again this weekend. It's scheduled to be released on DVD and, ugh, that other format, in July. Universal won't be format neutral by then, but one can hope.

04-20-2007, 12:25 AM	#8
WriteSimply Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	You can probably buy the UK version of Hot Fuzz. fuad

04-20-2007, 01:07 AM	#9
jbuttler007 Active Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Ayase-Shi, Japan	Universal is a money making company, so in time they will realize their mistake and either go neutral or BD.

12-12-2008, 01:00 PM	#14
Zydrate Active Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Scottsdale, Arizona Blu-ray collection:199 DVD collection:102	A Direct-To-DVD Prequel is in the works, so I'm guessing it will come out with that.

12-13-2008, 04:45 AM	#15
PVJAG Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:NYC Trading Score:100	I'm definitely looking forward to this one. Loved it in theaters.

12-17-2008, 12:52 AM	#16
SQBubble Member Member since:Nov 2008	alrite, I just got the hd dvd smokin' aces, but i cant play it... somebody knows what software to use to play hd dvd?

03-20-2009, 05:33 PM	#18
KJH6926 Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Blu-ray collection:244 DVD collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 7	I wish they would give a release date on this....i've been waiting on this one a while....

03-20-2009, 05:34 PM	#19
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	I dunno, I didn't like this movie too much, hopefully once it gets the blu-ray treatment I will come around.

04-14-2009, 12:35 AM	#20
KJH6926 Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Blu-ray collection:244 DVD collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 7	will this ever be on blu-ray

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