Doc Hollywood - Blu-ray Forum

cjamescook · 09-24-2008, 04:29 AM

Call me sentimental, but I really would like to see a BD version of Doc Hollywood starring Michael J. Fox, Julie Warner and directed by Michael Caton-Jones.

I have it on laserdisc, but never bought the DVD because too many reviews slammed the transfer or source print.

This is a Warner Bros. film.

blu-bee · 09-24-2008, 04:31 AM

I just ran across that on HBO a couple of weeks ago, hadn't seen that in awhile. The best scene is when the ole' country doc gives the kid a Coke.

I honestly don't know that I need to see it in HD though.

cjamescook · 09-24-2008, 04:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blu-bee

I just ran across that on HBO a couple of weeks ago, hadn't seen that in awhile. The best scene is when the ole' country doc gives the kid a Coke.

I honestly don't know that I need to see it in HD though.

Well, I said it was a sentimental pick.

I thought it had a decent boxoffice take, no?

Galley · 09-25-2008, 01:32 AM

I enjoyed it because it was filmed in South Carolina, had a good story, and Julie Warner was in it. The DVD had a crap transfer, though.

pjasonOH · 09-25-2008, 04:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Galley

I enjoyed it because it was filmed in South Carolina, had a good story, and Julie Warner was in it. The DVD had a crap transfer, though.

It took place in South Carolina,but I believe was mostly filmed in Florida.

Personally I'd settle for a decent DVD transfer of this one,as the only DVD available is an old fullscreen lousy transfer.

Lyle_JP · 09-25-2008, 04:51 PM

I too have held on to the laserdisc of "Doc Hollywood" and refused to buy the VHS-to-DVD version. I'll take an anamorphic DVD, but I'd love a blu-ray (instant purchase).

Also Warner, I will pay about $300 for a copy of "Twice Upon a Time". Seriously, no bullshit. As long as it's the dirty HBO cut. There are many others who would pay obscene amounts for this one. It hasn't been on video since the VHS went out of print, and never in its original form. Get crackin!

boe · 06-07-2011, 03:19 AM

Stilll hoping for a release on BR myself

danny24 · 06-07-2011, 12:01 PM

This is one of those films that got released the right way on Laserdisc but they completely trashed it on DVD by releasing it in Fullscreen. The film obviously badly needs either an Anamorphic DVD or Blu-ray. I don't really look at the films release on DVD not in OAR as a real release unless it's in OAR of Widescreen or Anamorphic WS. The aspect ratio specs for Doc Hollywood on imdb are:

Aspect ratio
1.37 : 1 (negative ratio)
1.85 : 1 (intended ratio)

I still have the Laserdisc, never bothered with the DVD since it's Full Screen only. This needs a Blu-ray release for sure! Would be a good double-feature bait with another film does Warner release those anymore?

DoubleDownAgain · 06-09-2011, 04:40 AM

Another one I don't own on DVD since it never got an anamorphic release, or even widescreen for that matter. Hopefully it'll come out on blu at some point.

EricJ · 06-09-2011, 05:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cjamescook

Call me sentimental, but I really would like to see a BD version of Doc Hollywood starring Michael J. Fox, Julie Warner and directed by Michael Caton-Jones.

No, only version I'd seen on BD was a different one, with Owen Wilson, Bonnie Hunt and Paul Newman...
Oh, and all the characters had been turned into animated cars, for some reason.

formula72 · 06-17-2011, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boe

Stilll hoping for a release on BR myself

Me too!!! I love this movie, and wish for at least a decent transfer to DVD, but bluray would be much much better.

boe · 10-01-2011, 05:25 PM

I think of this movie every time I hear the song Crazy. I would gladly order this movie today on BR.

Maggot · 10-01-2011, 11:12 PM

You know, it's one of those movies that I could see going as a Best Buy exclusive. Day one for me!

formula72 · 10-07-2011, 08:59 PM

Great movie!! I just pulled it out to view a few snippets....

Poor transfer, and full screen only....Picture quality is * 1/2 stars out of *****,

Technically it only got 5.18MB/sec on the bite rate scale....

This movie screams Blu ray......Come-on Warner Bros.

JoeDeM · 10-14-2011, 06:42 PM

It's one of my guilty pleasures, my wife hates it.

Quote:

Vialula: I suspect that your version of romance is whatever will separate me from my panties.
Dr. Benjamin Stone: No, I am just talking about dinner. Wear make-up, put on a dress. Panties are optional.

09-24-2008, 04:29 AM	#1
cjamescook Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Massachusetts Blu-ray reviews:1	Doc Hollywood Call me sentimental, but I really would like to see a BD version of Doc Hollywood starring Michael J. Fox, Julie Warner and directed by Michael Caton-Jones. I have it on laserdisc, but never bought the DVD because too many reviews slammed the transfer or source print. This is a Warner Bros. film.

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09-24-2008, 04:31 AM	#2
blu-bee Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Ventura, CA	I just ran across that on HBO a couple of weeks ago, hadn't seen that in awhile. The best scene is when the ole' country doc gives the kid a Coke. I honestly don't know that I need to see it in HD though.

09-25-2008, 01:32 AM	#4
Galley Power Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Greenville, SC 4K collection:117 Blu-ray collection:634 DVD collection:41 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:7	I enjoyed it because it was filmed in South Carolina, had a good story, and Julie Warner was in it. The DVD had a crap transfer, though.

09-25-2008, 04:51 PM	#6
Lyle_JP Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2008 Blu-ray collection:1094 Blu-ray reviews: 6	I too have held on to the laserdisc of "Doc Hollywood" and refused to buy the VHS-to-DVD version. I'll take an anamorphic DVD, but I'd love a blu-ray (instant purchase). Also Warner, I will pay about $300 for a copy of "Twice Upon a Time". Seriously, no bullshit. As long as it's the dirty HBO cut. There are many others who would pay obscene amounts for this one. It hasn't been on video since the VHS went out of print, and never in its original form. Get crackin!

06-07-2011, 03:19 AM	#7
boe Active Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:71 Blu-ray reviews: 1	Stilll hoping for a release on BR myself

06-07-2011, 12:01 PM	#8
danny24 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 4K collection:32 Blu-ray collection:43 Trading Score:58	This is one of those films that got released the right way on Laserdisc but they completely trashed it on DVD by releasing it in Fullscreen. The film obviously badly needs either an Anamorphic DVD or Blu-ray. I don't really look at the films release on DVD not in OAR as a real release unless it's in OAR of Widescreen or Anamorphic WS. The aspect ratio specs for Doc Hollywood on imdb are: Aspect ratio 1.37 : 1 (negative ratio) 1.85 : 1 (intended ratio) I still have the Laserdisc, never bothered with the DVD since it's Full Screen only. This needs a Blu-ray release for sure! Would be a good double-feature bait with another film does Warner release those anymore?

06-09-2011, 04:40 AM	#9
DoubleDownAgain Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Port Moody, BC Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:2290 DVD collection:1481 Digital collection:123 iTunes collection:174 Trading Score:2	Another one I don't own on DVD since it never got an anamorphic release, or even widescreen for that matter. Hopefully it'll come out on blu at some point.

10-01-2011, 05:25 PM	#12
boe Active Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:71 Blu-ray reviews: 1	I think of this movie every time I hear the song Crazy. I would gladly order this movie today on BR.

10-01-2011, 11:12 PM	#13
Maggot Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2009 Location:United States 4K collection:638 Blu-ray collection:1340 DVD collection:49 Blu-ray reviews:81	You know, it's one of those movies that I could see going as a Best Buy exclusive. Day one for me!

10-07-2011, 08:59 PM	#14
formula72 Senior Member Member since:Jan 2011 Location:heart of Silicon valley 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:768 DVD collection:65 Trading Score:15	Great movie!! I just pulled it out to view a few snippets.... Poor transfer, and full screen only....Picture quality is * 1/2 stars out of *****, Technically it only got 5.18MB/sec on the bite rate scale.... This movie screams Blu ray......Come-on Warner Bros.

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