De Palma - Snake Eyes (1998) - Blu-ray Forum

Mockingbird · 05-31-2022, 08:14 PM

Didn't see an official thread.

I had a few questions:

1. Is there a "best" blu release for this? I think in March, 2021 there was a re-issue done. Not sure if there was any change in packaging - after a brief search, it looks like nothing but a straightvanilla release.

2. Are there rumors of a 4K planned? I think it did okay business at the time.

3. Without spoilers, is there a reason this was so panned by critics? Wondering whether this is closer in style or quality to Blow Out (something I liked) or Domino (not so much).

captainron_howdy · 05-31-2022, 09:19 PM

1. The only thing different with the re-release is it came with a Digital Code I think.

2. I haven't heard any rumors but, with the stuff that comes out on 4K UHD now I wouldn't be surprised. And I would buy it instantly.

3. I think the reason it was panned was because it's just not a totally original movie, but that doesn't mean it's not a good Film by any means. The critics have always kind of had it out for Brian. Snake Eyes is much more similar in quality/style to Blow Out and would even make a great double feature. I don't even think De Palma was involved with the editing process for Domino.

The opening shot in Snake Eyes is one of De Palma's best, and Nicolas Cage gives a great performance. I've always loved the movie.

sleeperbloke · 05-31-2022, 09:43 PM

It's one of my all favourite movies. Both releases have the same picture quality - I would love a 4K release although I have heard nothing to suggest one is coming. It's definitely got a more modern feel to it than Blow Out but it's nothing like Domino (thankfully). It's more akin to Femme Fatale somewhat. The score is wonderful.

I am really hoping that Shout Factory or someone pick this up and include the original ending that was nixed by test audiences. As I understand it ILM completed all the effects work for

[Show spoiler]

so it would hopefully just be a case of someone finding the footage (this isn't really a spoiler btw). The ending song would make a lot more sense with the original ending.

captainron_howdy · 05-31-2022, 10:15 PM

Yup! And you can see some of that footage in the awesome documentary about De Palma Noah Baumbach made. Which is essential for any fan imo.

klauswhereareyou · 04-26-2023, 01:03 PM

This year is the 25th anniversary of Brian De Palma's Snake Eyes. Maybe we can get a 4K either from Paramount, or they can license it out to someone. I wonder if the tidal wave ending that was changed after they had test screenings for this actually had completed effects, maybe they could either add it as a bonus, or if there's actual good quality elements for it they could actually seamless branch it if De Palma gave them his blessing.

zepol · 05-29-2023, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mockingbird

2. Are there rumors of a 4K planned? I think it did okay business at the time.

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Whenever you see a drop in price on a hit movie blu-ray below $10 it always has a 4k around the corner.

Nick Michalak · 07-08-2023, 04:58 AM

Snakes Eyes is a good film, but I wish Brian De Palma had gone as hardcore into his style as he did in Blow Out, Body Double, or even those iconic, suspenseful scenes in Mission: Impossible. There's some inspired cinematography, but not enough really edge-of-your-seat compositions and juxtapositions. Cage is great in this, and makes the film compelling as this dicey police detective tries to unravel a murder conspiracy in a single night. It has a good energy to it.

If it gets a 4K, I'd put money on Kino Lorber. They've been putting out a lot of Paramount catalog titles to great acclaim. I would hope some substantial bonus material would be produced for such a release. Even De Palma said very little about it in that documentary from Noah Baumbach.

saltysam · 09-28-2023, 12:53 PM

I finally picked this up, really needs a remaster,either that or i'm too used to 4k watching. Anyway, Code below, don't know if it has expired or not, has a May 2023 date on it.

P26TRC9A70CLV029

If it doesn't work try the 0 letter as opposed to 0 Number.

RCRochester · 09-28-2023, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saltysam

I finally picked this up, really needs a remaster,either that or i'm too used to 4k watching. Anyway, Code below, don't know if it has expired or not, has a May 2023 date on it.

P26TRC9A70CLV029

If it doesn't work try the 0 letter as opposed to 0 Number.

Someone already redeemed it. Thanks though.

05-31-2022, 08:14 PM	#1
Mockingbird Active Member Member since:Apr 2020 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:128 DVD collection:28	De Palma - Snake Eyes (1998) Didn't see an official thread. I had a few questions: 1. Is there a "best" blu release for this? I think in March, 2021 there was a re-issue done. Not sure if there was any change in packaging - after a brief search, it looks like nothing but a straightvanilla release. 2. Are there rumors of a 4K planned? I think it did okay business at the time. 3. Without spoilers, is there a reason this was so panned by critics? Wondering whether this is closer in style or quality to Blow Out (something I liked) or Domino (not so much).

05-31-2022, 09:19 PM	#2
captainron_howdy Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2017 Location:Extreme Northern New Jersey Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:1	1. The only thing different with the re-release is it came with a Digital Code I think. 2. I haven't heard any rumors but, with the stuff that comes out on 4K UHD now I wouldn't be surprised. And I would buy it instantly. 3. I think the reason it was panned was because it's just not a totally original movie, but that doesn't mean it's not a good Film by any means. The critics have always kind of had it out for Brian. Snake Eyes is much more similar in quality/style to Blow Out and would even make a great double feature. I don't even think De Palma was involved with the editing process for Domino. The opening shot in Snake Eyes is one of De Palma's best, and Nicolas Cage gives a great performance. I've always loved the movie. Last edited by captainron_howdy; 05-31-2022 at 10:16 PM.

05-31-2022, 09:43 PM	#3
sleeperbloke Member Member since:Jun 2012 Location:England 4K collection:91 Blu-ray collection:197 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:5	It's one of my all favourite movies. Both releases have the same picture quality - I would love a 4K release although I have heard nothing to suggest one is coming. It's definitely got a more modern feel to it than Blow Out but it's nothing like Domino (thankfully). It's more akin to Femme Fatale somewhat. The score is wonderful. I am really hoping that Shout Factory or someone pick this up and include the original ending that was nixed by test audiences. As I understand it ILM completed all the effects work for [Show spoiler] the wave to hit the stadium so it would hopefully just be a case of someone finding the footage (this isn't really a spoiler btw). The ending song would make a lot more sense with the original ending. Last edited by sleeperbloke; 05-31-2022 at 10:15 PM.

05-31-2022, 10:15 PM	#4
captainron_howdy Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2017 Location:Extreme Northern New Jersey Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:1	Yup! And you can see some of that footage in the awesome documentary about De Palma Noah Baumbach made. Which is essential for any fan imo.

04-26-2023, 01:03 PM	#5
klauswhereareyou Blu-ray Knight Member since:Mar 2012 4K collection:232 Blu-ray collection:2199 Digital collection:22 Prime collection:1	This year is the 25th anniversary of Brian De Palma's Snake Eyes. Maybe we can get a 4K either from Paramount, or they can license it out to someone. I wonder if the tidal wave ending that was changed after they had test screenings for this actually had completed effects, maybe they could either add it as a bonus, or if there's actual good quality elements for it they could actually seamless branch it if De Palma gave them his blessing.

07-08-2023, 04:58 AM	#7
Nick Michalak Senior Member Member since:Sep 2015 Location:Glendale Heights, IL 4K collection:166 Blu-ray collection:612 DVD collection:338 MA collection:139 Digital collection:228 Blu-ray reviews: 1	Snakes Eyes is a good film, but I wish Brian De Palma had gone as hardcore into his style as he did in Blow Out, Body Double, or even those iconic, suspenseful scenes in Mission: Impossible. There's some inspired cinematography, but not enough really edge-of-your-seat compositions and juxtapositions. Cage is great in this, and makes the film compelling as this dicey police detective tries to unravel a murder conspiracy in a single night. It has a good energy to it. If it gets a 4K, I'd put money on Kino Lorber. They've been putting out a lot of Paramount catalog titles to great acclaim. I would hope some substantial bonus material would be produced for such a release. Even De Palma said very little about it in that documentary from Noah Baumbach.

09-28-2023, 12:53 PM	#8
saltysam Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Liverpool,UK 4K collection:278 Blu-ray collection:774 Trading Score:3	I finally picked this up, really needs a remaster,either that or i'm too used to 4k watching. Anyway, Code below, don't know if it has expired or not, has a May 2023 date on it. P26TRC9A70CLV029 If it doesn't work try the 0 letter as opposed to 0 Number.

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