The Third Man - Blu-ray Forum

Happyfeet · 12-21-2008, 03:30 PM

Hi!

I live in Ottawa, Canada and cannot find the recent Criterion Blu-ray release of The Third Man.......a few stores told me it was an import, but they the other Criterion blu-rays.......

Any suggestions? i thought it was released in Canada too!

Thanks!

ryoohki · 12-21-2008, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Happyfeet

Hi!

I live in Ottawa, Canada and cannot find the recent Criterion Blu-ray release of The Third Man.......a few stores told me it was an import, but they the other Criterion blu-rays.......

Any suggestions? i thought it was released in Canada too!

Thanks!

Not even seen a single Criterion release here in Montreal..

ottawabluray · 12-21-2008, 03:37 PM

Hey Man, I have the criterion release and was going to upgrade it to BLU--I am willing to sell for a good price...a Classic movie....let me know.

Rhylliam · 12-22-2008, 01:20 AM

Haven't seen any Criterion Blus in Winnipeg yet...

Blodiak · 12-22-2008, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ryoohki

Not even seen a single Criterion release here in Montreal..

not even at HMV megastore downtown ? maybe Boite Noire ?

underoath · 12-22-2008, 04:24 AM

i saw chungking express at a bestbuy in toronto....

but i already had it and the other three criterion releases through my order from:

amazon.ca

Jimbo976 · 12-23-2008, 03:23 AM

I have The Third Man, Chungking Express, and The Man Who Fell To Earth all from amazon.com. I'm wondering if anyone has compared the Canadian to US versions of these Criterions and if the Canadian releases are violated in any way? In the future it would likely be cheaper to get them here in Canada with the exchange rate reality we have now.

reginaroadie · 12-23-2008, 04:05 AM

Finally got it. I sent my DVD of it to Criterion for the exchange program, and it finally came in today. I havn't looked at the whole thing, but from the clips I've seen, it looks and sounds fantastic.

If you have the DVD of it already, I suggest just sending it to them with the $25 dollar check and exchanging it for the Blu-Ray disc. You still have to keep the packaging, but it's worth it.

#Darren · 12-23-2008, 06:12 AM

Any chance that the Canadian versions are..... region free?

Rhylliam · 12-27-2008, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by iDarren

Any chance that the Canadian versions are..... region free?

They'll be the exact same discs as the US. Not even packaging will change.

borninusa · 12-27-2008, 09:29 PM

I have never seen this movie. I guess I live in the dark ages...but hey..blind buy..I bought it.

Jimbo976 · 12-27-2008, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Rhylliam

They'll be the exact same discs as the US. Not even packaging will change.

That's good to hear. I just pre-ordered El Norte from amazon.ca. It's cheaper than amazon.com with the new exchange reality.

dialog_gvf · 12-27-2008, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by iDarren

Any chance that the Canadian versions are..... region free?

I don't think there are any specific Canadian versions. Merely a domestic distribution of the same package as sold in the US.

The ones I got from Amazon.ca (The Third Man and The Man Who Fell to Earth) are both region A.

Gary

Roland1919 · 12-28-2008, 12:38 AM

Word to the wise, "Do not buy THE THIRD MAN solely for PQ/AQ". This is one of my favorite movies of all time the supplements alone make it worth the upgrade. As for the PQ its not there when you compare it to CASABLANCA. Overall if your into upgrading DVDs as I am, then this is an absolute must. Seriously, maybe the best movie even and its amazing it was ever made even with all they had to go through.

Jimbo976 · 12-28-2008, 01:34 AM

well if you're like me and own almost zero movies on DVD....

these classic titles are no-brainers to add to my collection.

Stubblecat · 12-28-2008, 10:12 PM

You also have to remember that Criterion titles are 'niche' titles and most stores probably won't carry too many of them in stock. Box stores like Best Buy will have them to order, so ask if you don't see them on the shelf.

12-21-2008, 03:30 PM	#1
Happyfeet New Member Member since:Dec 2008	The Third Man Hi! I live in Ottawa, Canada and cannot find the recent Criterion Blu-ray release of The Third Man.......a few stores told me it was an import, but they the other Criterion blu-rays....... Any suggestions? i thought it was released in Canada too! Thanks!

12-21-2008, 03:37 PM	#3
ottawabluray New Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Ottawa Blu-ray collection:45 Blu-ray reviews:1	I have one willing to sell Hey Man, I have the criterion release and was going to upgrade it to BLU--I am willing to sell for a good price...a Classic movie....let me know.

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Rhylliam Contributor Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Calgary, Alberta Home Theater Gallery:16 4K collection:1500 Blu-ray collection:9011 DVD collection:9466 Blu-ray reviews: 49 Trading Score:109	Haven't seen any Criterion Blus in Winnipeg yet...

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underoath Active Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Stouffville, Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:68 Blu-ray collection:618	i saw chungking express at a bestbuy in toronto.... but i already had it and the other three criterion releases through my order from: amazon.ca

12-23-2008, 03:23 AM	#7
Jimbo976 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Canada Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:209 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:1	I have The Third Man, Chungking Express, and The Man Who Fell To Earth all from amazon.com. I'm wondering if anyone has compared the Canadian to US versions of these Criterions and if the Canadian releases are violated in any way? In the future it would likely be cheaper to get them here in Canada with the exchange rate reality we have now.

12-23-2008, 04:05 AM	#8
reginaroadie Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 4K collection:172 Blu-ray collection:601 DVD collection:75	Finally got it. I sent my DVD of it to Criterion for the exchange program, and it finally came in today. I havn't looked at the whole thing, but from the clips I've seen, it looks and sounds fantastic. If you have the DVD of it already, I suggest just sending it to them with the $25 dollar check and exchanging it for the Blu-Ray disc. You still have to keep the packaging, but it's worth it.

12-23-2008, 06:12 AM	#9
#Darren Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:1471 Blu-ray reviews: 62	Any chance that the Canadian versions are..... region free?

12-27-2008, 09:29 PM	#11
borninusa Power Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:1883 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:20	I have never seen this movie. I guess I live in the dark ages...but hey..blind buy..I bought it.

12-28-2008, 12:38 AM	#14
Roland1919 Power Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:San Diego Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:17 Trading Score:25	Word to the wise, "Do not buy THE THIRD MAN solely for PQ/AQ". This is one of my favorite movies of all time the supplements alone make it worth the upgrade. As for the PQ its not there when you compare it to CASABLANCA. Overall if your into upgrading DVDs as I am, then this is an absolute must. Seriously, maybe the best movie even and its amazing it was ever made even with all they had to go through.

12-28-2008, 01:34 AM	#15
Jimbo976 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Canada Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:209 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:1	well if you're like me and own almost zero movies on DVD.... these classic titles are no-brainers to add to my collection.

12-28-2008, 10:12 PM	#16
Stubblecat Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Canada The Large Blu-ray collection:89 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:1	You also have to remember that Criterion titles are 'niche' titles and most stores probably won't carry too many of them in stock. Box stores like Best Buy will have them to order, so ask if you don't see them on the shelf.

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