Will we ever see The Fountain reissued? - Blu-ray Forum

tau31 · 03-25-2009, 06:11 AM

With a loss less track and a bigger disc?
Fox handled the UK version while Warner did the US version. I know the UK version has a loss less DTS HDMA, and the US version only has DD 5.1. What is Warner Brothers doing????

Rhylliam · 03-25-2009, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by tau31

With a loss less track and a bigger disc?
Fox handled the UK version while Warner did the US version. I know the UK version has a loss less DTS HDMA, and the US version only has DD 5.1. What is Warner Brothers doing????

Yeah Warner just threw The Fountain on shelves with little care. They actually told Darren Aronofsky that a commentary track wouldn't draw more sales, so that is why the DVD & HD discs have no commentary. He recorded one on his own afterward, which is available on some torrent sites etc.

helius · 03-25-2009, 09:34 PM

I thought it was quite good. The audio could benefit from lossless, but the video quality is pretty good as is.

Clark Kent · 03-25-2009, 09:39 PM

It is a shame the U.K. disc is region-locked. I doubt we will ever see Warner double dip on this Blu-ray. It was a huge disappointment for them in terms of box office and sales.

bingtau · 03-25-2009, 09:44 PM

Yea, the 5.1 mix just doesn't cut it so that's why I've held out on this title. When a worthy version comes out I'll pick it up instantly! Here's hoping for Requiem sometime soon!!!

Hendershot737 · 03-25-2009, 09:55 PM

One of my favorite movies of all time (easily a top 5)

...not for the 'Two an a Half Men' crowd

F-Man · 03-25-2009, 09:57 PM

It really is funny to look at the avatars of the people talking down this movie.

Branden · 03-25-2009, 10:06 PM

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It really is funny to look at the avatars of the people talking down this movie.

yeah. bad santa and the fountain just don't appeal to the same.... subculture.

Variable · 03-26-2009, 12:18 AM

I doubt it will be re issued. sadly.

great movie, commentary is worth downloading if you can find it.

gotta love people coming into a fountain thread just to mention how much they hated it. oh well, at least I can solace in the fact that they are dead wrong and missing out.

Mr. Dan · 03-26-2009, 12:33 AM

I loved The Fountain and would have liked to have heard a lossless track (great score!), but that was Warner for ya. They robbed us of a lossless Speed Racer track too. And yes, I also liked Bad Santa.

Kynch · 03-26-2009, 12:46 AM

Well TF1 released their version last Thursday and it includes a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 English track and I've yet to see it to comment on the video. But so far, all TF1 releases have been top notch.

Locked to Region B though.

AnimeOnBlu · 03-26-2009, 01:01 AM

I really wish Criterion would give this movie their treatment. I know Aronofsky tried to get them to release a version of "The Fountain" and asked for fan support, but I don't know if that will ever materialize sadly (I believe Criterion has turned him down if I remember correctly).

Jmills · 03-26-2009, 01:15 AM

Great film, but only for those with a decent attention span and are aware of metaphysical and philosophical thinking.

Great Movie, but I really hope Criterion gives us a better disc.

CdnBlu · 03-26-2009, 02:59 AM

have never seen this movie yet...but judging from a few reviews I may have to snag the steelbook

Rhylliam · 03-26-2009, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by AnimeOnBlu

I really wish Criterion would give this movie their treatment. I know Aronofsky tried to get them to release a version of "The Fountain" and asked for fan support, but I don't know if that will ever materialize sadly (I believe Criterion has turned him down if I remember correctly).

Its not that Criterion turned him down, but Warner does not license their films to Criterion. They never have for DVD & Blu-ray, just in the old laserdisc days. There IS a rumor circulating that certain directors who have their films with Warner, are strongly requesting their work be given the Criterion treatment... so maybe one day.

tau31 · 03-26-2009, 05:11 AM

Only one can hope.

bigm · 03-26-2009, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by bingtau

Yea, the 5.1 mix just doesn't cut it so that's why I've held out on this title. When a worthy version comes out I'll pick it up instantly! Here's hoping for Requiem sometime soon!!!

Held off myself for the exact reason!

tau31 · 03-26-2009, 05:38 AM

I wish Darren will get it mastered with Criterion.

jkwest · 03-26-2009, 05:42 AM

this movie needs The Criterion touch...Rachel Weisz was amazing in the film for a second choice...I do wish Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett would have stayed for their parts...damn Brad Pitt!!!

nycomet · 03-26-2009, 05:47 AM

The Fountain is very unique. It confused me, but the acting was quite good. This movie is misunderstood and under rated. Not for everyone.

03-25-2009, 06:11 AM	#1
tau31 Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Berlin Blu-ray collection:91	Will we ever see The Fountain reissued? With a loss less track and a bigger disc? Fox handled the UK version while Warner did the US version. I know the UK version has a loss less DTS HDMA, and the US version only has DD 5.1. What is Warner Brothers doing????

03-25-2009, 09:44 PM	#5
bingtau Special Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:WI Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:72 Blu-ray collection:483 Blu-ray reviews:7	Holding off Yea, the 5.1 mix just doesn't cut it so that's why I've held out on this title. When a worthy version comes out I'll pick it up instantly! Here's hoping for Requiem sometime soon!!!

03-26-2009, 05:47 AM	#20
nycomet Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Long Island, NY, USA ; I enjoy watching 3D blu-rays; 41 Blufans steels so far Home Theater Gallery:11 Blu-ray collection:1344 DVD collection:55 Digital collection:246 Blu-ray reviews:40 Trading Score:343	The Fountain is very unique. It confused me, but the acting was quite good. This movie is misunderstood and under rated. Not for everyone. Last edited by nycomet; 03-27-2009 at 06:44 AM. Reason: fixed typo

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03-25-2009, 09:34 PM	#3
helius Active Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Colorado	I thought it was quite good. The audio could benefit from lossless, but the video quality is pretty good as is.

03-25-2009, 09:39 PM	#4
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	It is a shame the U.K. disc is region-locked. I doubt we will ever see Warner double dip on this Blu-ray. It was a huge disappointment for them in terms of box office and sales.

03-25-2009, 09:55 PM	#6
Hendershot737 Active Member Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Millbrae, CA Blu-ray collection:399 Trading Score:13	One of my favorite movies of all time (easily a top 5) ...not for the 'Two an a Half Men' crowd

03-25-2009, 09:57 PM	#7
F-Man Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:282 Trading Score:1	It really is funny to look at the avatars of the people talking down this movie.

03-26-2009, 12:18 AM	#9
Variable Special Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Northern New Jersey Blu-ray collection:12	I doubt it will be re issued. sadly. great movie, commentary is worth downloading if you can find it. gotta love people coming into a fountain thread just to mention how much they hated it. oh well, at least I can solace in the fact that they are dead wrong and missing out.

03-26-2009, 12:33 AM	#10
Mr. Dan Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Portland, OR Blu-ray reviews:2	I loved The Fountain and would have liked to have heard a lossless track (great score!), but that was Warner for ya. They robbed us of a lossless Speed Racer track too. And yes, I also liked Bad Santa.

03-26-2009, 12:46 AM	#11
Kynch Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:UK Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:60	Well TF1 released their version last Thursday and it includes a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 English track and I've yet to see it to comment on the video. But so far, all TF1 releases have been top notch. Locked to Region B though.

03-26-2009, 01:01 AM	#12
AnimeOnBlu Contributor Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:1	I really wish Criterion would give this movie their treatment. I know Aronofsky tried to get them to release a version of "The Fountain" and asked for fan support, but I don't know if that will ever materialize sadly (I believe Criterion has turned him down if I remember correctly).

03-26-2009, 01:15 AM	#13
Jmills Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray collection:55 Blu-ray reviews:16	Great film, but only for those with a decent attention span and are aware of metaphysical and philosophical thinking. Great Movie, but I really hope Criterion gives us a better disc.

03-26-2009, 02:59 AM	#14
CdnBlu Power Member Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Calgary, Canada Home Theater Gallery:29 Trading Score:31	have never seen this movie yet...but judging from a few reviews I may have to snag the steelbook

03-26-2009, 05:11 AM	#16
tau31 Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Berlin Blu-ray collection:91	Only one can hope.

03-26-2009, 05:38 AM	#18
tau31 Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Berlin Blu-ray collection:91	I wish Darren will get it mastered with Criterion.

03-26-2009, 05:42 AM	#19
jkwest Off-Topic King Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Northern California PSN Id: jkwest5 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:20	this movie needs The Criterion touch...Rachel Weisz was amazing in the film for a second choice...I do wish Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett would have stayed for their parts...damn Brad Pitt!!!

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