Charlie Wilson's War (2007) - January 6, 2015 - Blu-ray Forum

Akijama · 10-14-2014, 10:35 AM

Charlie Wilson's War Blu-ray

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Academy Award winners Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts and Philip Seymour Hoffman star in this compelling and witty film from Oscar-winning director Mike Nichols and Primetime Emmy-winning writer Aaron Sorkin (The West Wing). Based on the outrageous true story, Charlie Wilson's War shows how one congressman who loved a good time, one Houston socialite who loved a good cause and one renegade CIA agent who loved a good fight, conspired to bring about the largest covert operation in history.

Extras:

• The Making of Charlie Wilson’s War
• Who is Charlie Wilson?

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AaronJ · 10-14-2014, 10:45 AM

Absolutely wonderful film with some killer performances, and a ton of memorable dialogue.

I'll definitely be picking this one up. For me anyways, it has nearly endless replay value. For a while HBO was showing it all the time, and every single time I came across it, no matter what point in the film, I was sucked into watching it until the end -- AGAIN!

Mandalorian · 10-14-2014, 10:48 AM

Great news! I'm fine with my DVD of The Constant Gardener, but this is a definite pick up. Now pray they don't slather it with DNR.

balthazar_bee · 10-14-2014, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Mandalorian

Now pray they don't slather it with DNR.

I hear you, brother. Surprised this one took so long.

I have a real soft spot for this movie -- witty and filled with interesting performances (with a classic Hoffman turn), but at times it does get a bit glossy in its representation of history. Apparently certain people were nervous about some of the suggestions and implications in the original screenplay (which, as I remember, is slightly more explicit about the 9/11 connection).

AaronJ · 10-14-2014, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by balthazar_bee

I hear you, brother. Surprised this one took so long.

I have a real soft spot for this movie -- witty and filled with interesting performances (with a classic Hoffman turn), but at times it does get a bit glossy in its representation of history. Apparently certain people were nervous about some of the suggestions and implications in the original screenplay (which, as I remember, is slightly more explicit about the 9/11 connection).

Huh. I'd like to read that, now.

BaerGriggs · 10-14-2014, 12:15 PM

It's been out in Europe for several years now but I never got around to importing it. I'll definitely be buying this one though since I think the movie is great.

Akijama · 10-14-2014, 01:05 PM

Amazon pre-order http://www.amazon.com/Charlie-Wilson...291873&sr=1-19

bookcase · 10-14-2014, 01:47 PM

Post-Christmas releases are always disappointing, but there are some good catalogue titles coming out. I can't wait to get this one!

HD Goofnut · 10-14-2014, 01:56 PM

Awesome. This makes another DVD I can get rid of.

BaerGriggs · 10-14-2014, 02:00 PM

Definitely a fair price in my opinion, I never really understood why this didn't get a US Blu-ray release when it came out. Pre-ordered and can't wait to watch it.

bsweetness · 10-14-2014, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by AaronJ

Absolutely wonderful film with some killer performances, and a ton of memorable dialogue.

I'll definitely be picking this one up. For me anyways, it has nearly endless replay value. For a while HBO was showing it all the time, and every single time I came across it, no matter what point in the film, I was sucked into watching it until the end -- AGAIN!

Agreed.

AaronJ · 10-14-2014, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BaerGriggs

Definitely a fair price in my opinion, I never really understood why this didn't get a US Blu-ray release when it came out. Pre-ordered and can't wait to watch it.

The reason could be political in nature.

HD Goofnut · 10-14-2014, 02:02 PM

This is worth picking up just for Seymour-Hoffman's performance as Gus.

BaerGriggs · 10-14-2014, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by AaronJ

The reason could be political in nature.

I suppose so. I really was wanting to watch this again after Hoffman died a few months ago and couldn't believe it still wasn't released here. His acting was amazing in this movie.

AaronJ · 10-14-2014, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BaerGriggs

I suppose so. I really was wanting to watch this again after Hoffman died a few months ago and couldn't believe it still wasn't released here. His acting was amazing in this movie.

Truly. It was just a fantastic performance.

phil4853 · 10-14-2014, 02:09 PM

I have the UK version...if Universal use the same master then you guys should be pleased.

HorrorBlu · 10-14-2014, 02:25 PM

I bought the DVD back when it came out, watched it once and enjoyed it, but had no desire to ever watch it again. Just doesn't have replay value. I actually traded it in at a Best Buy Upgrade & Save.

captveg · 10-14-2014, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BaerGriggs

Definitely a fair price in my opinion, I never really understood why this didn't get a US Blu-ray release when it came out. Pre-ordered and can't wait to watch it.

It was scheduled at the very tail-end of the format war. the HD-DVD was announced but ended up being canceled, and Universal likely didn't have enough time on the schedule to get a Blu-ray made that could match the DVD release date.

Vlad Draculi · 10-14-2014, 05:17 PM

This was one of the most boring movies I had ever watched. In fact, I couldn't even get through the whole thing.

James Luckard · 10-14-2014, 05:34 PM

A shame they're not including the deleted scenes or an extended cut. This was, from what I remember, a 2.5 hr movie that was cut down to only 100 minutes at the last minute.

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10-14-2014, 10:45 AM	#2
AaronJ Banned Member since:Jul 2013 Location:Michigan 4K collection:47 Blu-ray collection:624 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	Absolutely wonderful film with some killer performances, and a ton of memorable dialogue. I'll definitely be picking this one up. For me anyways, it has nearly endless replay value. For a while HBO was showing it all the time, and every single time I came across it, no matter what point in the film, I was sucked into watching it until the end -- AGAIN!

10-14-2014, 10:48 AM	#3
Mandalorian Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 4K collection:1130 Blu-ray collection:2783 Trading Score:252	Great news! I'm fine with my DVD of The Constant Gardener, but this is a definite pick up. Now pray they don't slather it with DNR.

10-14-2014, 12:15 PM	#6
BaerGriggs Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:Overland Park, KS 4K collection:223 Blu-ray collection:626 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:138	It's been out in Europe for several years now but I never got around to importing it. I'll definitely be buying this one though since I think the movie is great.

10-14-2014, 01:05 PM	#7
Akijama Banned Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011	Amazon pre-order http://www.amazon.com/Charlie-Wilson...291873&sr=1-19

10-14-2014, 01:47 PM	#8
bookcase Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Boston, MA 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:155 iTunes collection:1207 Trading Score:2	Post-Christmas releases are always disappointing, but there are some good catalogue titles coming out. I can't wait to get this one!

10-14-2014, 01:56 PM	#9
HD Goofnut Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Far, Far Away Home Theater Gallery:114 4K collection:743 Blu-ray collection:2373 DVD collection:128 MA collection:751 Digital collection:1091 Prime collection:598 Blu-ray reviews:133 Trading Score:39	Awesome. This makes another DVD I can get rid of.

10-14-2014, 02:00 PM	#10
BaerGriggs Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:Overland Park, KS 4K collection:223 Blu-ray collection:626 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:138	Definitely a fair price in my opinion, I never really understood why this didn't get a US Blu-ray release when it came out. Pre-ordered and can't wait to watch it.

10-14-2014, 02:02 PM	#13
HD Goofnut Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Far, Far Away Home Theater Gallery:114 4K collection:743 Blu-ray collection:2373 DVD collection:128 MA collection:751 Digital collection:1091 Prime collection:598 Blu-ray reviews:133 Trading Score:39	This is worth picking up just for Seymour-Hoffman's performance as Gus.

10-14-2014, 02:09 PM	#16
phil4853 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Reading, England 4K collection:282 Blu-ray collection:644 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:3	I have the UK version...if Universal use the same master then you guys should be pleased.

10-14-2014, 02:25 PM	#17
HorrorBlu Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jun 2011 Blu-ray collection:209 DVD collection:356 Blu-ray reviews:1	I bought the DVD back when it came out, watched it once and enjoyed it, but had no desire to ever watch it again. Just doesn't have replay value. I actually traded it in at a Best Buy Upgrade & Save.

10-14-2014, 05:17 PM	#19
Vlad Draculi Banned Member since:Jul 2014 Blu-ray collection:567 Trading Score:2	This was one of the most boring movies I had ever watched. In fact, I couldn't even get through the whole thing.

10-14-2014, 05:34 PM	#20
James Luckard Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Los Angeles, CA 4K collection:397 Blu-ray collection:1806 Blu-ray reviews: 34	A shame they're not including the deleted scenes or an extended cut. This was, from what I remember, a 2.5 hr movie that was cut down to only 100 minutes at the last minute.

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