The Driver (1978) (Limited Edition) - SOLD OUT - Blu-ray Forum

Akijama · 02-01-2013, 05:27 PM

Pre-Order http://www.screenarchives.com/title_...E-DRIVER-1978/

Courtesy of Twilight Time

Wow! So excited!

IMDB - 7.2 ( 6,971 users )

Rotten Tomatoes - 86% ( 14 reviews counted )

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Walter Hill's stripped down neo-noir features a protagonist who makes the laconic boxer of the director's similar Hard Times (1974) seem logorrheic by comparison. The film's tone is set in the opening scene as the Driver (Ryan O'Neal) gloms a V-8 sedan and proceeds to whip through claustrophobic parking garages, narrow alleyways, and sundry other high-risk macadam, as he demonstrates why he's known as the best getaway driver in the business to some potential clients, before giving his vehicle a proper burial. Such plot as there is in this highly abstract film concerns the Driver's cat and mouse game with the Detective (Bruce Dern), an employee of the constabulary of an unnamed city, intent on his arrest. A mysterious and beautiful woman, the Player (Isabelle Adjani), soon appears on the Driver's radar, a perfect match for his taciturnity.

The Great Owl · 02-01-2013, 05:38 PM

I'm intrigued, if the price is right. I want Walter Hill's Southern Comfort on Blu-ray more than anything, though.

a clockwork orange · 02-01-2013, 05:39 PM

i love this movie! ryan o'neal is so good in this. this will most likely be my first TT purchase.

BarnDoor · 02-01-2013, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I'm intrigued, if the price is right. I want Walter Hill's Southern Comfort on Blu-ray more than anything, though.

Well the price should be $30 given TT's current scheme.

Member-222782 · 02-01-2013, 05:45 PM

Holy s--t - awesome news!! I worship this film. And now it's coming out on Blu. Thanks for reporting this. Any word on extras, particularly deleted scenes?

Akijama · 02-01-2013, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by cine74

Holy s--t - awesome news!! I worship this film. And now it's coming out on Blu.

Agreed, sir!

Super excited about this one!

I've requested it about hundred time on Twilight and Criterion FB pages and..voila!

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Originally Posted by cine74

Any word on extras, particularly deleted scenes?

Not yet

bunkz323 · 02-01-2013, 05:51 PM

Hell Yea!! i've never bought from TT but when can you preorder this??? i know these go out fast!

I want it

NoirFan · 02-01-2013, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I'm intrigued, if the price is right. I want Walter Hill's Southern Comfort on Blu-ray more than anything, though.

If you're region-free, there's a recent BD from Second Sight.

Cinemach · 02-01-2013, 05:52 PM

Though I would've liked to have seen a wider release, this is a title right up the Twilight Time wheelhouse. The transfer should be solid. I wouldn't count on any extras (besides a standard Twilight Time isolated music track), as the DVD doesn't have any.

csdot · 02-01-2013, 06:00 PM

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSs
this is playing in a theater near me next month and i am beyond excited, i love this movie. will definitely buy. on a related note im off to see Walter Hill's new film...

hope they use this artwork:

The Great Owl · 02-01-2013, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by NoirFan

If you're region-free, there's a recent BD from Second Sight.

I'm not region-free, sad to say, but I'm hoping for a wide release of this film in the U.S. someday.

NoirFan · 02-01-2013, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I'm not region-free, sad to say, but I'm hoping for a wide release of this film in the U.S. someday.

Has Cliff commented on it?

The Great Owl · 02-01-2013, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by NoirFan

Has Cliff commented on it?

Who's Cliff? I haven't heard any news about a U.S. release, but it's on my radar when I look through this forum.

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Originally Posted by BarnDoor

Well the price should be $30 given TT's current scheme.

I'll pay this for The Driver. One of the best films inspired by my all-time favorite, Le Samourai.

bunkz323 · 02-01-2013, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

Who's Cliff? I haven't heard any news about a U.S. release, but it's on my radar when I look through this forum.

I'll pay this for The Driver. One of the best films inspired by my all-time favorite, Le Samourai.

So is this up for preorder now??? Where do i go to preorder?? never bought from TT before

NoirFan · 02-01-2013, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

Who's Cliff? I haven't heard any news about a U.S. release, but it's on my radar when I look through this forum.

Cliff from Shout/Scream Factory. He often responds to questions about future releases on the forum. You could ask him in this thread. They seem the most likely company to release it.

The Great Owl · 02-01-2013, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by bunkz323

So is this up for preorder now??? Where do i go to preorder?? never bought from TT before

I have no clue. There's a link to enter our email for updates on the Blu-ray availability, though.

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Originally Posted by NoirFan

Cliff from Shout/Scream Factory. He often responds to questions about future releases on the forum. You could ask him in this thread. They seem the most likely company to release it.

Thanks! Being fairly new here, I still don't know my way around yet.

Akijama · 02-01-2013, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bunkz323

So is this up for preorder now??? Where do i go to preorder?? never bought from TT before

It won't be up for pre-order until mid May i'm afraid.

The Great Owl · 02-01-2013, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Akijama

It won't be up for pre-order until mid May i'm afraid.

That's good. Time to put up a money jar for this and Hard Times.

I just googled the Screen Archives Entertainment site. Are Twilight Time pre-orders only done through that site?

Akijama · 02-01-2013, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

That's good. Time to put up a money jar for this and Hard Times.

Are pre-orders only done through the Screen Archives Entertainment site?

Correct

Batmon77 · 02-01-2013, 07:07 PM

I just got this on VHS last year. Ill most certainly "upgrade".

02-01-2013, 05:38 PM	#2
The Great Owl Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Georgia 4K collection:921 Blu-ray collection:6031 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews: 255 Trading Score:6	I'm intrigued, if the price is right. I want Walter Hill's Southern Comfort on Blu-ray more than anything, though.

02-01-2013, 05:39 PM	#3
a clockwork orange Special Member Member since:Jun 2009 4K collection:115 Blu-ray collection:1464 DVD collection:75 Trading Score:1	i love this movie! ryan o'neal is so good in this. this will most likely be my first TT purchase.

02-01-2013, 05:45 PM	#5
Member-222782 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jun 2012 4K collection:645 Blu-ray collection:4556 DVD collection:474 Trading Score:140	Holy s--t - awesome news!! I worship this film. And now it's coming out on Blu. Thanks for reporting this. Any word on extras, particularly deleted scenes?

02-01-2013, 05:51 PM	#7
bunkz323 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Los Angeles 4K collection:96 Blu-ray collection:1187 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:171	Hell Yea!! i've never bought from TT but when can you preorder this??? i know these go out fast! I want it

02-01-2013, 05:52 PM	#9
Cinemach Special Member Member since:Feb 2011 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:415 DVD collection:67 Trading Score:24	Though I would've liked to have seen a wider release, this is a title right up the Twilight Time wheelhouse. The transfer should be solid. I wouldn't count on any extras (besides a standard Twilight Time isolated music track), as the DVD doesn't have any.

02-01-2013, 06:00 PM	#10
csdot Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Interzone Blu-ray collection:927 DVD collection:93	YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSs this is playing in a theater near me next month and i am beyond excited, i love this movie. will definitely buy. on a related note im off to see Walter Hill's new film... hope they use this artwork:

02-01-2013, 07:07 PM	#20
Batmon77 Blu-ray Baron Member since:Oct 2011 Location:New York City 4K collection:13 Blu-ray collection:428 DVD collection:1	I just got this on VHS last year. Ill most certainly "upgrade".

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