Close Encounters: Blu-ray Essentials or 30th Anniversary version? - Blu-ray Forum

slaughinghouse · 08-28-2011, 05:26 AM

Which one would you go with? Does it matter?

GunRanger · 08-28-2011, 07:12 AM

30th for sure. It's one of finest packages I've bought on blu so far.

L-Rouge · 08-28-2011, 08:09 AM

Yes, I have the 30th Anniversary as well. Remarkable package, comes with an interesting photo booklet. Not sure about the other version but also contains the 3 different versions released via live streaming.

I was able to secure this package from the bargain bin. Love those scores

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L-Rouge · 08-28-2011, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by L-Rouge

Yes, I have the 30th Anniversary as well. Remarkable package, comes with an interesting photo booklet. Not sure about the other version but also contains the 3 different versions released via live streaming.

I was able to secure this package from the bargain bin. Love those scores

.

or seamless branching, one of the two haha

s2mikey · 08-28-2011, 01:42 PM

Ditto to those that say the 30th anniversary edition. You get each version of the film, a cool booklet, and a nice package. Its cheap now too - no reason not to get the good one.

lkmg · 08-28-2011, 02:04 PM

Is this question really neccessary?

Torgon · 08-28-2011, 02:55 PM

I've got the 30th, but haven't watched it yet, lol.

nmycon · 08-28-2011, 03:04 PM

If i'm not mistaken, the 30th Anniversary Edition contains 2 discs, right?

None of the "Essentials" releases contain bonus discs, just the feature discs. I guess that's why they're cheaper (sometimes

)

Don't know what the price difference in your area is, but up in Toronto, it's a $4 difference... $4 for a bonus disc, a poster and an awesome box. Seems like a no-brainer to me

OneWayFilms · 08-28-2011, 11:16 PM

30th edition.

DUH!

frogmort · 08-28-2011, 11:22 PM

So it looks like everybody prefers the 30th Anniversary. Me too. That's the one I've got.

HonestJohn · 08-28-2011, 11:25 PM

Definitely The 30th Anniversary 2 disc Edition. I have the Essential Edition which I bought right before they dropped the price on the 2 disc 30th Ed. My luck as usual ....

HeavyHitter · 08-28-2011, 11:36 PM

The 30th Ann version is really an epic release. All three versions of the film and the extras are outstanding. I think the lamented page which contains the original theatrical poster on one side with a chart explaining the differences between all three movies is really cool! The documentaries are phenomenal. This was a perfect release.

slaughinghouse · 08-29-2011, 05:25 PM

Thanks guys.

Jar Jar Stinks · 08-29-2011, 05:36 PM

What is on the 2nd disc of the 30th anniversary version?

mredman · 08-29-2011, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Jar Jar Stinks

What is on the 2nd disc of the 30th anniversary version?

One of the best movies ever made imo

This edition is one of the best blu ray releases. On the 2nd disc there is lots and lots of special features incl. a fantastic documentary

can not recommend this enough

08-28-2011, 05:26 AM	#1
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08-28-2011, 07:12 AM	#2
GunRanger Expert Member Member since:Jun 2010 Blu-ray collection:44 Trading Score:48	30th for sure. It's one of finest packages I've bought on blu so far.

08-28-2011, 08:09 AM	#3
L-Rouge Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2010 Location:south 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:254	Yes, I have the 30th Anniversary as well. Remarkable package, comes with an interesting photo booklet. Not sure about the other version but also contains the 3 different versions released via live streaming. I was able to secure this package from the bargain bin. Love those scores .

08-28-2011, 01:42 PM	#5
s2mikey Banned Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Upstate, NY 4K collection:130 Blu-ray collection:303 Trading Score:40	Ditto to those that say the 30th anniversary edition. You get each version of the film, a cool booklet, and a nice package. Its cheap now too - no reason not to get the good one.

08-28-2011, 02:04 PM	#6
lkmg Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2010 Blu-ray collection:172 Trading Score:6	Is this question really neccessary?

08-28-2011, 02:55 PM	#7
Torgon Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Virginia Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:876 Blu-ray collection:2524 DVD collection:522 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:2	I've got the 30th, but haven't watched it yet, lol.

08-28-2011, 03:04 PM	#8
nmycon Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Toronto, Ontario 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:446 DVD collection:87 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:1	If i'm not mistaken, the 30th Anniversary Edition contains 2 discs, right? None of the "Essentials" releases contain bonus discs, just the feature discs. I guess that's why they're cheaper (sometimes ) Don't know what the price difference in your area is, but up in Toronto, it's a $4 difference... $4 for a bonus disc, a poster and an awesome box. Seems like a no-brainer to me

08-28-2011, 11:16 PM	#9
OneWayFilms Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Mississippi 4K collection:16 Blu-ray collection:963 DVD collection:759 Digital collection:457 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:5	30th edition. DUH!

08-28-2011, 11:22 PM	#10
frogmort Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Frogmorton Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:27	So it looks like everybody prefers the 30th Anniversary. Me too. That's the one I've got.

08-28-2011, 11:25 PM	#11
HonestJohn Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2011 Location:The Final Frontier ... 4K collection:419 Blu-ray collection:547 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:2	Definitely The 30th Anniversary 2 disc Edition. I have the Essential Edition which I bought right before they dropped the price on the 2 disc 30th Ed. My luck as usual ....

08-28-2011, 11:36 PM	#12
HeavyHitter Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jul 2007 Home Theater Gallery:4 Trading Score:154	The 30th Ann version is really an epic release. All three versions of the film and the extras are outstanding. I think the lamented page which contains the original theatrical poster on one side with a chart explaining the differences between all three movies is really cool! The documentaries are phenomenal. This was a perfect release.

08-29-2011, 05:25 PM	#13
slaughinghouse Special Member Member since:Nov 2010 Blu-ray collection:318 Trading Score:2	Thanks guys.

08-29-2011, 05:36 PM	#14
Jar Jar Stinks Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Aug 2011 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Trading Score:246	What is on the 2nd disc of the 30th anniversary version?

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