Anyone else excited for Amadeus on BD? - Blu-ray Forum

TomHoang · 01-29-2009, 11:18 PM

Possibly my favorite movie of all time, anyone else excited?

prankster · 01-29-2009, 11:38 PM

i am

haven't seen this movie in years!

Blu Titan · 01-29-2009, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by TomHoang

Possibly my favorite movie of all time, anyone else excited?

In my top five...you bet I am excited about it.

drobswim13 · 01-29-2009, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by TomHoang

Possibly my favorite movie of all time, anyone else excited?

Hell yea i'm excited. Day 1 buy for me most definitely

mthopper · 01-30-2009, 12:16 AM

I am VERY, VERY excited. This is certainly a day-1 purchase. One of the greatest films ever; definitely deserved "Best Picture" (1984). Peter Scaffer, Milos Forman, Tom Hulce, what more could you ask for?

The greatness of the movie lies in its bewildering theological subtext (i.e. the perceived absence of God's presence in one's life). Phenomenal.

Packerfan75 · 01-30-2009, 12:19 AM

No, because it's the directors cut. I love the original but hate the directors cut. It makes Amadeus' wife look like a prostitute and Soliari look confused and creepy.

Audiophile_At_Birth · 01-30-2009, 12:26 AM

I'm certainly looking forward to this one. Prob one of the greatest films of the late twentieth century

Nicadian · 01-30-2009, 12:28 AM

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MyBlu-rayBrotherEd · 01-30-2009, 01:09 AM

Can't wait to hear this one.

Afflicted · 01-30-2009, 02:20 AM

Definitely excited! Not sure if it will be a first day purchase or not though.

gentrycoach · 01-30-2009, 02:47 AM

I will for sure be getting this one. I would wait for the theatrical cut, but who knows how long that will be (or will ever be).

nycomet · 01-30-2009, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Packerfan75

No, because it's the directors cut. I love the original but hate the directors cut. It makes Amadeus' wife look like a prostitute and Soliari look confused and creepy.

WB should have included BOTH versions (seamless branching). It should have been able to fit on on BD - look at King Kong (it fit). I really like the digibook series (I know some people do not). I wish they had a slipcase to keep the book from flopping open. At least that is not an issue when they are packed between other BDs on the shelf.

JamesKurtovich · 01-30-2009, 04:40 AM

I will buy this. I saw this movie in the 7th grade and loved every second.. the VHS was split on to two tapes and we made a whole night out of it. It's probably what made me fall in love with period pieces and biopics.

fdm · 01-30-2009, 04:43 AM

Except for the digibook part, yes been wanting this for a while. (Saw it in decent theater long ago when it first came out; first time I noticed surround sound.) Not sure the Director's Cut is for me or not, but it's been on pre-order for some time.

andyman1970 · 01-30-2009, 04:49 AM

Yes, I am VERY excited. Hoping the soundtrack gets a top notch treatment.

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Originally Posted by nycomet

WB should have included BOTH versions (seamless branching). It should have been able to fit on on BD - look at King Kong (it fit). I really like the digibook series (I know some people do not). I wish they had a slipcase to keep the book from flopping open. At least that is not an issue when they are packed between other BDs on the shelf.

Warner Brothers is not very popular for their releases and usually just include 1 version of the film. King Kong was released by Universal who almost always do excellent job on their releases.

reginaroadie · 01-30-2009, 04:56 AM

I already spent a lot of time talking about the differences between the director's cut and the original cut, so I'm not going to rehash.

AMADEUS is also my all time favorite film, so definitely a highly anticipated title. One of 6 that I'm dying to get this month alone.

Russell_L · 01-30-2009, 05:21 AM

I'm REALLY excited by it, too. Can't wait to show the Blu to one of my friends, who actually had a bit part in the film. (He's the hairdresser in the wig scene, where Mozart wishes he could have 3 heads.)

davcole · 01-30-2009, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Packerfan75

No, because it's the directors cut. I love the original but hate the directors cut. It makes Amadeus' wife look like a prostitute and Soliari look confused and creepy.

I've never seen the director's cut so i'm very curious to see it. My enthusiasm for the release however has been dampened since Warner's elected to go for only one cut of the film. This is a title that really should have offered "both" cuts via seamless branching as the technology is there and so many other companies are offering multiple versions (including Warner with BLADE RUNNER, I AM LEGEND).

I do intend to rent it and if I do like the Director's cut, i'll purchase later.

Shanester · 01-30-2009, 11:50 AM

F Murray Abraham's performance is one of the finest pieces of acting I've ever seen imo.

He definitely deserved his Oscar

Josh · 01-30-2009, 01:52 PM

I'll be picking this up, I just need to wait and see which country will be the cheapest import without the digibook. So far, the UK is winning!

01-29-2009, 11:18 PM	#1
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prankster Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:LA/OC, California Blu-ray collection:408	i am haven't seen this movie in years!

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Packerfan75 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Earth 4K collection:71 Blu-ray collection:549 DVD collection:355 Digital collection:97 Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:1	No, because it's the directors cut. I love the original but hate the directors cut. It makes Amadeus' wife look like a prostitute and Soliari look confused and creepy.

01-30-2009, 12:26 AM	#7
Audiophile_At_Birth Special Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:El Paso, TX Home Theater Gallery:31 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:235 Blu-ray reviews:1	I'm certainly looking forward to this one. Prob one of the greatest films of the late twentieth century

01-30-2009, 12:28 AM	#8
Nicadian Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Canada	<=====

01-30-2009, 01:09 AM	#9
MyBlu-rayBrotherEd Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Billings, MT Home Theater Gallery:10 4K collection:132 Blu-ray collection:1057 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:13	Can't wait to hear this one.

01-30-2009, 02:20 AM	#10
Afflicted Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Greensburg, PA PSNetwork: TRET40 Blu-ray collection:79	Definitely excited! Not sure if it will be a first day purchase or not though.

01-30-2009, 02:47 AM	#11
gentrycoach Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:270 Blu-ray reviews:1	I will for sure be getting this one. I would wait for the theatrical cut, but who knows how long that will be (or will ever be).

01-30-2009, 04:40 AM	#13
JamesKurtovich Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Alaska Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:229 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:2	I will buy this. I saw this movie in the 7th grade and loved every second.. the VHS was split on to two tapes and we made a whole night out of it. It's probably what made me fall in love with period pieces and biopics.

01-30-2009, 04:43 AM	#14
fdm Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Way Out West 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- iTunes collection:- Prime collection:- Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:3	Except for the digibook part, yes been wanting this for a while. (Saw it in decent theater long ago when it first came out; first time I noticed surround sound.) Not sure the Director's Cut is for me or not, but it's been on pre-order for some time.

01-30-2009, 04:56 AM	#16
reginaroadie Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 4K collection:172 Blu-ray collection:601 DVD collection:75	I already spent a lot of time talking about the differences between the director's cut and the original cut, so I'm not going to rehash. AMADEUS is also my all time favorite film, so definitely a highly anticipated title. One of 6 that I'm dying to get this month alone.

01-30-2009, 05:21 AM	#17
Russell_L Senior Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:San Francisco Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:800 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 11	I'm REALLY excited by it, too. Can't wait to show the Blu to one of my friends, who actually had a bit part in the film. (He's the hairdresser in the wig scene, where Mozart wishes he could have 3 heads.)

01-30-2009, 11:50 AM	#19
Shanester Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Montreal 4K collection:596 Blu-ray collection:2027 Blu-ray reviews:442 Trading Score:8	F Murray Abraham's performance is one of the finest pieces of acting I've ever seen imo. He definitely deserved his Oscar

01-30-2009, 01:52 PM	#20
Josh Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Home Theater Gallery:50 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:407 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:34	I'll be picking this up, I just need to wait and see which country will be the cheapest import without the digibook. So far, the UK is winning!

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