The Congress (Robin Wright) - December 2nd, 2014 - Blu-ray Forum

MifuneFan · 08-13-2014, 06:59 PM

I'd completely ignored this movie based on its title, but I just read the synopsis for it from Pro-B's thread for the UK release, and it sounds great, and quite unique. Drafthouse Films will be releasing it in the US on December 2nd.

The Congress Blu-ray Pre-order

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Synopsis: Based on the novel by Stanislaw Lem (Solaris). Robin Wright stars as herself in this drama directed by Ari Folman. When mature actress Robin Wright realises that no studio will offer her work anymore due to her age and her unpredictability, she agrees to sell the rights to her digital body to be replicated in computer-animated films. 20 years later, while attending the Futurological Congress Conference, she discovers that the studio who recorded her digital image now have the technology to morph a human into their own personal avatar. Agreeing to undergo the process to be turned into an avatar of herself, Robin soon starts experiencing hallucinations as her conscience battles the transformation.

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Majin Blu · 08-13-2014, 07:01 PM

Yeah, I saw the trailer a while back (Robin Wright's name caught my attention). It looks very interesting, so I'll get it.

lifepawn · 08-13-2014, 07:16 PM

Watched the movie a while ago. Its definitely unique.

Rinzler · 08-13-2014, 07:24 PM

I look forward to checking this one out.

Cvalda · 08-15-2014, 12:53 AM

It's excellent. Conceptually stunning, the animation segments are gorgeous and the performances are great. This has been an amazing year for sci-fi between Under the Skin, Snowpiercer and this.

solaris72 · 08-15-2014, 04:31 AM

The Stanislaw Lem novel it's based on is really great. I hear the film is very different, but the trailer looks quite impressive. Can't wait to see it.

FilmFanSam · 08-15-2014, 11:37 AM

For those of you with Region B or region free players, the French release is out already since April: https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Le-Co.../82949/#Review

Hunk Golden · 08-23-2014, 05:09 AM

I thought the first 1/3rd was very(!) good. Once it crossed over into animation it became a total mess. Hated it after that point.

paper tiger · 10-02-2014, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Hunk Golden

I thought the first 1/3rd was very(!) good. Once it crossed over into animation it became a total mess. Hated it after that point.

I've heard this movie is difficult to watch. I think I'll wait for Netflix, which will probably be quick.

Best Buy has this pre-order for $14.99, though. Which isn't bad.

eightslicesofpie · 04-02-2015, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by UnknownBesideArch

Just had my copy of the US Blu-ray arrive today!

... for those who are interested, along with the 16 page booklet this release also has a reversible cover insert. I can't find any direct scans of the alternative cover on the net, but it uses this artwork:

[Show spoiler]

... except the only text present is "Robin Wright at The Congress", and the top part of the picture is shortened accordingly.

I always like it when Blu-rays have reversible covers with alternative artwork!

Dang, I like that cover a lot more. Might try to pick this up the next time I visit a Drafthouse

spectre08 · 04-02-2015, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by eightslicesofpie

Dang, I like that cover a lot more. Might try to pick this up the next time I visit a Drafthouse

it's super cheap ($11.99) on Amazon right now, it'll be full price at a Drafthouse location. FYI

gotexas872 · 12-31-2015, 07:17 AM

I think Trio op 100 was distastefully used in this movie. I'm appalled the director allowed the song to be used during a cartoon.

TheBoss062 · 02-15-2021, 10:53 PM

Bought this as a blind buy at FYE. Looks interesting, and I like Robin Wright.

Britbuffguy · 02-16-2021, 12:50 AM

Grabbed it at a past Dollar Tree sale and it was a rare keeper.

I loved how it all blended with live action and animation and the score was awesome as well. One I shall have to watch again some day soon for sure.

TheBoss062 · 02-17-2021, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Britbuffguy

Grabbed it at a past Dollar Tree sale and it was a rare keeper.

I loved how it all blended with live action and animation and the score was awesome as well. One I shall have to watch again some day soon for sure.

You found it at Dollar Tree? That’s a steal.

08-15-2014, 04:31 AM	#6
solaris72 Senior Member Member since:Feb 2012 Location:Baltimore, MD Blu-ray collection:328	The Stanislaw Lem novel it's based on is really great. I hear the film is very different, but the trailer looks quite impressive. Can't wait to see it. Last edited by solaris72; 08-15-2014 at 04:32 AM. Reason: clarification

08-13-2014, 07:01 PM	#2
Majin Blu Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Mar 2011 Location:North Carolina Home Theater Gallery:3 4K collection:328 Blu-ray collection:1808 DVD collection:186 Trading Score:325	Yeah, I saw the trailer a while back (Robin Wright's name caught my attention). It looks very interesting, so I'll get it.

08-13-2014, 07:16 PM	#3
lifepawn Senior Member Member since:Jul 2012 Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:1	Watched the movie a while ago. Its definitely unique.

08-13-2014, 07:24 PM	#4
Rinzler Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Sep 2009 4K collection:26 Blu-ray collection:919 DVD collection:142 Trading Score:1	I look forward to checking this one out.

08-15-2014, 12:53 AM	#5
Cvalda Special Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Hollyweird, CA 4K collection:120 Blu-ray collection:315 DVD collection:31 iTunes collection:1 Prime collection:4	It's excellent. Conceptually stunning, the animation segments are gorgeous and the performances are great. This has been an amazing year for sci-fi between Under the Skin, Snowpiercer and this.

08-15-2014, 11:37 AM	#7
FilmFanSam Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Feb 2012 Location:Co. Cork, Ireland Blu-ray collection:807 DVD collection:108 Digital collection:7 Blu-ray reviews: 11 Trading Score:335	For those of you with Region B or region free players, the French release is out already since April: https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Le-Co.../82949/#Review

08-23-2014, 05:09 AM	#8
Hunk Golden Special Member Member since:Nov 2010 Location:IOW(BL)A(H) Home Theater Gallery:3 4K collection:20 Blu-ray collection:2384 DVD collection:608 MA collection:58 Digital collection:44 iTunes collection:4960 Prime collection:2353 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:5	I thought the first 1/3rd was very(!) good. Once it crossed over into animation it became a total mess. Hated it after that point.

12-31-2015, 07:17 AM	#12
gotexas872 Expert Member Member since:Jul 2012 Blu-ray collection:334 Trading Score:74	I think Trio op 100 was distastefully used in this movie. I'm appalled the director allowed the song to be used during a cartoon.

02-15-2021, 10:53 PM	#13
TheBoss062 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Dec 2016 Location:Florida 4K collection:379 Blu-ray collection:2075 MA collection:519 Digital collection:171 Blu-ray reviews:47	Bought this as a blind buy at FYE. Looks interesting, and I like Robin Wright.

02-16-2021, 12:50 AM	#14
Britbuffguy Blu-ray Champion Member since:Feb 2013 Location:Madison, WI 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:323 DVD collection:23 Trading Score:62	Grabbed it at a past Dollar Tree sale and it was a rare keeper. I loved how it all blended with live action and animation and the score was awesome as well. One I shall have to watch again some day soon for sure.

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