The Arrival - Blu-ray Forum

ssmith3046 · 01-28-2009, 10:50 PM

I read that THE ARRIVAL will be released on Blu-ray April 21. A great science fiction movie. Any other fans out there?

The Arrival Blu-ray

The Arrival Blu-ray Review

twill812 · 01-28-2009, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssmith3046

I read that THE ARRIVAL will be released on Blu-ray April 21. A great science fiction movie. Any other fans out there?

Enjoy the first install. There was a second, can't remember (Second Arrival ?), without Charlie Sheen was so-so.

ssmith3046 · 01-28-2009, 11:01 PM

The second one wasn't worth watching but I loved the first one. I've burned a hole through my SD DVD copy.

Graboid · 01-29-2009, 04:42 AM

I think my original DVD is non-anamorphic so this will be a no-brainer for me. April can't come soon enough!

STARKILLER--1138 · 01-29-2009, 04:45 AM

Yup! Can't wait. My non-anamorphic DVD will be retired.

Rob J in WNY · 01-29-2009, 05:04 AM

The Arrival = VERY cool flick! The movie never slows down, and the ending is great.

The Arrival II was a utter dud (which is realized within moments of its beginning, and never recovers).

I have an older widescreen DVD release with both movies on it.

The Arrival on BD would be a fine add for many people, and all sci-fi fanatics!

Blu-Jawa · 01-29-2009, 07:26 AM

I also agree it's a cool film. I will get it when it's out.

Film Quote: "You go tell them!! That I know, That She knows!.... Others WILL KNOW!"

The Blu-Ray is Coming.

Mobe1969 · 01-29-2009, 08:46 AM

Oh man that is good news. The DVD versions are pretty lackluster. I got the German PAL anamorphic one which I believe was the best around, but it is nothing to sing about.

Hugh K. David · 01-29-2009, 10:19 AM

Oh yeah, GREAT film, second from writer-director David Twohy (after Timescape aka Grand Tour: Disaster in Time and before Pitch Black/Below/Chronicles of Riddick). What the X-Files movies SHOULD have been like - although I'll admit the first does have some similarities to The Arrival.

Replacing the 2 films/1 disc set with a decent BD would be lovely. If we could have all of Twohy's films on BD, I would not be unhappy.

DarthDVDS · 01-29-2009, 11:38 AM

Great film I will buy this day one!!

snoman_99 · 01-29-2009, 02:59 PM

wow cool announcement... a movie i've been wanting for awhile, and never thought it would be put on blu!!!!

will buy when available thats for damn sure...

J :-P

ssmith3046 · 01-29-2009, 03:02 PM

I never thought that this one would be selected for a blu transfer either. I can't wait for 4/21.

Heart&Soul · 01-29-2009, 03:13 PM

I hope they do a good job with the transfer.

MountainBlu · 01-29-2009, 04:24 PM

This is a nice little flick. Charlie Sheen did a good job. Glad to see it will debut on Blu soon.

crazy88 · 01-29-2009, 06:39 PM

this was a great sci-fi film of the 90's, period. the ignorants from HDD are clueless as to call this "cheesy"

Mobe1969 · 01-29-2009, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by crazy88

this was a great sci-fi film of the 90's, period. the ignorants from HDD are clueless as to call this "cheesy"

Yeah, that bemuses me as well. I am a long time sci fi buff (from books as a child) and it was was a solid probably more mature take on alien invasion. As opposed to the other Alien invasion film of that year (Independence Day (which I love also, but in an action way, not sci fi))

cipher · 01-30-2009, 05:16 AM

Very nice! I was wondering about this one a little while ago but thought it would probably be a while before it gets released on Blu-Ray. Definitely an underated film.

SquidPuppet · 04-23-2009, 05:58 PM

I watched The Arrival last night. I had never seen it so I thought I would Netflix it for a popcorn sci-fi evening. I wont get into the movie itself, but boy was the PQ a major let down. Charlie Sheens facial complection looked like a Barbi Doll. The Blacks were gray at best. Except for a very few scenes, the picture was washed out and hazy. I understand that PQ varies for many many reasons, but this sure looks like a dropped ball. I wont claim to know the technical reasons for its poor appearance, but its the worst Blu-ray I have seen. I have not seen Gangs of New York, but some of the complaints I heard about that film seem to be present here as well. If your a fan of the movie I'd rent it first...just in case.

Oh, the AQ was very good.

Mike_In_HD · 04-23-2009, 06:09 PM

I remember watching this movie when it came out (when I was a teen) and thinking it was decent. Problem is, too many movies after not seeing them in 10-12 years just don't have the same effect on me. I'm thinking this one may be one of those.

Thanks for the heads up on PQ/AQ.

SquidPuppet · 04-23-2009, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike_In_HD

I remember watching this movie when it came out (when I was a teen) and thinking it was decent. Problem is, too many movies after not seeing them in 10-12 years just don't have the same effect on me. I'm thinking this one may be one of those.

Thanks for the heads up on PQ/AQ.

You are welcome. Thats why I started the thread, not to bash, but to warn.

RE: the film, I thought the execution was too light and fluffy for the concept. Could have been really good.

01-28-2009, 10:50 PM	#1
ssmith3046 Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray reviews: 9	The Arrival I read that THE ARRIVAL will be released on Blu-ray April 21. A great science fiction movie. Any other fans out there? The Arrival Blu-ray The Arrival Blu-ray Review Last edited by jw; 02-17-2010 at 08:17 PM.

01-28-2009, 11:01 PM	#3
ssmith3046 Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray reviews: 9	#2 sucks The second one wasn't worth watching but I loved the first one. I've burned a hole through my SD DVD copy.

01-29-2009, 03:02 PM	#12
ssmith3046 Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray reviews: 9	surprise I never thought that this one would be selected for a blu transfer either. I can't wait for 4/21.

04-23-2009, 05:58 PM	#18
SquidPuppet Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:277 Blu-ray reviews:27	The Arrival PQ I watched The Arrival last night. I had never seen it so I thought I would Netflix it for a popcorn sci-fi evening. I wont get into the movie itself, but boy was the PQ a major let down. Charlie Sheens facial complection looked like a Barbi Doll. The Blacks were gray at best. Except for a very few scenes, the picture was washed out and hazy. I understand that PQ varies for many many reasons, but this sure looks like a dropped ball. I wont claim to know the technical reasons for its poor appearance, but its the worst Blu-ray I have seen. I have not seen Gangs of New York, but some of the complaints I heard about that film seem to be present here as well. If your a fan of the movie I'd rent it first...just in case. Oh, the AQ was very good.

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01-29-2009, 04:42 AM	#4
Graboid Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Illinois 4K collection:735 Blu-ray collection:2078 DVD collection:83 Prime collection:3 Blu-ray reviews:1	I think my original DVD is non-anamorphic so this will be a no-brainer for me. April can't come soon enough!

01-29-2009, 04:45 AM	#5
STARKILLER--1138 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2008	Yup! Can't wait. My non-anamorphic DVD will be retired.

01-29-2009, 05:04 AM	#6
Rob J in WNY Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:'Western' N.Y. State (MEMBER OF THE "ECPP")™ Home Theater Gallery:24 4K collection:30 Blu-ray collection:486 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15	The Arrival = VERY cool flick! The movie never slows down, and the ending is great. The Arrival II was a utter dud (which is realized within moments of its beginning, and never recovers). I have an older widescreen DVD release with both movies on it. The Arrival on BD would be a fine add for many people, and all sci-fi fanatics!

01-29-2009, 07:26 AM	#7
Blu-Jawa Expert Member Member since:Dec 2007 4K collection:245 Blu-ray collection:1579 DVD collection:519 Blu-ray reviews:2	I also agree it's a cool film. I will get it when it's out. Film Quote: "You go tell them!! That I know, That She knows!.... Others WILL KNOW!" The Blu-Ray is Coming.

01-29-2009, 08:46 AM	#8
Mobe1969 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Brisbane, Australia 4K collection:980 Blu-ray collection:1610	Oh man that is good news. The DVD versions are pretty lackluster. I got the German PAL anamorphic one which I believe was the best around, but it is nothing to sing about.

01-29-2009, 10:19 AM	#9
Hugh K. David Palisades Tartan Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Buckinghamshire, U.K.	Oh yeah, GREAT film, second from writer-director David Twohy (after Timescape aka Grand Tour: Disaster in Time and before Pitch Black/Below/Chronicles of Riddick). What the X-Files movies SHOULD have been like - although I'll admit the first does have some similarities to The Arrival. Replacing the 2 films/1 disc set with a decent BD would be lovely. If we could have all of Twohy's films on BD, I would not be unhappy.

01-29-2009, 11:38 AM	#10
DarthDVDS Special Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Currently in search for Sharktopus. Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:550 DVD collection:10 Trading Score:177	Great film I will buy this day one!!

01-29-2009, 02:59 PM	#11
snoman_99 Expert Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Your Momma, Oklahoma 4K collection:524 Blu-ray collection:3423 DVD collection:48	wow cool announcement... a movie i've been wanting for awhile, and never thought it would be put on blu!!!! will buy when available thats for damn sure... J :-P

01-29-2009, 03:13 PM	#13
Heart&Soul Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Oregon 4K collection:167 Blu-ray collection:725 Blu-ray reviews:50	I hope they do a good job with the transfer.

01-29-2009, 04:24 PM	#14
MountainBlu Active Member Member since:Jun 2008 Blu-ray reviews:3	This is a nice little flick. Charlie Sheen did a good job. Glad to see it will debut on Blu soon.

01-29-2009, 06:39 PM	#15
crazy88 Banned Member since:Jan 2009	this was a great sci-fi film of the 90's, period. the ignorants from HDD are clueless as to call this "cheesy"

01-30-2009, 05:16 AM	#17
cipher Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Oakville, Ontario 4K collection:22 Blu-ray collection:1250 Trading Score:9	Very nice! I was wondering about this one a little while ago but thought it would probably be a while before it gets released on Blu-Ray. Definitely an underated film.

04-23-2009, 06:09 PM	#19
Mike_In_HD Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Ohio Blu-ray collection:968	I remember watching this movie when it came out (when I was a teen) and thinking it was decent. Problem is, too many movies after not seeing them in 10-12 years just don't have the same effect on me. I'm thinking this one may be one of those. Thanks for the heads up on PQ/AQ.

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