North Sea Hijack - Blu-ray Forum

Modman · 01-09-2020, 05:48 PM

First class hokum deserving of a thread; just seen the Graham Humphreys artwork for 88 Films and it's a step up of what we have seen to date.

slybone · 01-10-2020, 11:09 AM

Loved this movie since I was a kid, yes, it’s somewhat ridiculous but I still love it nonetheless!

CompleteCount · 01-10-2020, 11:19 AM

FFolk me, it's fun!!

alien2010 · 01-10-2020, 11:39 AM

Ridiculous, oppressive, and downright hilarious. Probably the only action film in history that doesn't have the main character indulge in action and knit.

Modman · 01-10-2020, 11:57 AM

Not much information on the release other then a poster on the 88 Films thread confirmed that 88 had stated there would be 4 interviews as extras.

Hoping for a commentary like the US release, not many of the cast or production crew still around, however, maybe they have got an interview with David Wood (Herring), Lea Brodie (Sanna) or John Richardson (Special Effects)?

Modman · 01-10-2020, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by alien2010

Ridiculous, oppressive, and downright hilarious. Probably the only action film in history that doesn't have the main character indulge in action and knit.

Needlepoint not knitting!

Dallasnorthforty · 01-10-2020, 01:08 PM

North sea hijack was the film I took my first girlfriend to on our first date. If I remember it was a lot more fun than she was.

TheOneWithThePrize · 01-10-2020, 02:05 PM

All I want to know is whether or not it will be the same re-heated trainwreck of a master that Kino used.

Modman · 01-10-2020, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TheOneWithThePrize

All I want to know is whether or not it will be the same re-heated trainwreck of a master that Kino used.

I fear it will be the same transfer, I agree with blu-ray.com"s reviewer of the US release that the video is ropey, that's about the only thing I agree on with the reviewer.

CouncilSpectre · 01-10-2020, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Modman

I agree with blu-ray.com"s reviewer of the US release that the video is ropey, that's about the only thing I agree on with the reviewer.

Svet changed his mind for the re-release. Same master/same film though, so not sure why......

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Sadly, it remains a mystery.....

Modman · 01-10-2020, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by CouncilSpectre

Svet changed his mind for the re-release. Same master/same film though, so not sure why......

Video:

Audio:

Extras:

Overall:

Sadly, it remains a mystery.....

This time he didn't need a sick bag and smelling salts to get to the end!

AnthonyGG · 01-20-2020, 02:19 AM

Saw this film for the first time today and had a ridiculously fun time with it.

I purchased the Kino edition and although I must admit the transfer isn't too great (Universal's fault, not Kino's), I really enjoyed the film and was hoping that the upcoming UK edition would be from a new transfer. Looks like it isn't from what I've read above. Pity since I believe this is the last we'll see of a physical copy for this one.

Martoto · 01-20-2020, 09:47 AM

I like this film. And I don't like people who don't!

Reddington · 01-23-2020, 11:34 PM

Great to see a UK release. I imported the Australian Madman release into the US a while back, and the PQ is just fine to my eyes (believe it is the same transfer as the KL and this 88).

Aclea · 01-23-2020, 11:42 PM

Nice extras - but maybe they should do a special boxed set with needlepoint kits of the poster.

Modman · 01-24-2020, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Aclea

Nice extras - but maybe they should do a special boxed set with needlepoint kits of the poster.

Would have been nice if they had been able to port over the Kino commentary and the first 3000 should have come with a red and white striped bobble hat.

Aclea · 01-24-2020, 12:41 AM

Or, since the footage they cut to get the rating down from an AA to an A (only to end up being raised to a 15 on video anyway) is presumably lost, a special Where's Wally - sorry, Where's Rufus Excalibur ffolkes? book. And a large tin of KiteKat or Whiskas, with the super deluxe version including a vermilion wetsuit.

Modman · 01-24-2020, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Aclea

Or, since the footage they cut to get the rating down from an AA to an A (nly to end up being raised to a 15 on video anyway) is presumably lost, a special Where's Wally - sorry, Where's Rufus Excalibur ffolkes? book. And a large tin of KiteKat or Whiskas, with the super deluxe version including a vermilion wetsuit.

Or an adorable fluffy kitten plus an abridged version of Ffolkes's big book of chat up lines.

thecooldud · 01-24-2020, 07:37 AM

Always good to have more Roger on Blu.

Markgway · 01-24-2020, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Aclea

Or, since the footage they cut to get the rating down from an AA to an A (only to end up being raised to a 15 on video anyway) is presumably lost...

From the IMDb:

"The original UK cinema version had the sight of one of the hijackers unbuttoning the blouse of a female captive removed for an 'A' rating (the same as today's 'PG' rating). All subsequent video and DVD releases have been uncut and rated '15'."

01-09-2020, 05:48 PM	#1
Modman Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Portsmouth, UK 4K collection:292 Blu-ray collection:6705 DVD collection:2134	North Sea Hijack First class hokum deserving of a thread; just seen the Graham Humphreys artwork for 88 Films and it's a step up of what we have seen to date. Last edited by BigNickUK; 01-10-2020 at 11:24 AM.

01-10-2020, 11:57 AM	#5
Modman Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Portsmouth, UK 4K collection:292 Blu-ray collection:6705 DVD collection:2134	Not much information on the release other then a poster on the 88 Films thread confirmed that 88 had stated there would be 4 interviews as extras. Hoping for a commentary like the US release, not many of the cast or production crew still around, however, maybe they have got an interview with David Wood (Herring), Lea Brodie (Sanna) or John Richardson (Special Effects)? Last edited by Modman; 01-10-2020 at 03:39 PM.

01-24-2020, 12:41 AM	#17
Aclea Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Blu-ray reviews: 3	Or, since the footage they cut to get the rating down from an AA to an A (only to end up being raised to a 15 on video anyway) is presumably lost, a special Where's Wally - sorry, Where's Rufus Excalibur ffolkes? book. And a large tin of KiteKat or Whiskas, with the super deluxe version including a vermilion wetsuit. Last edited by Aclea; 01-24-2020 at 12:55 AM.

01-10-2020, 11:09 AM	#2
slybone Active Member Member since:Dec 2018 Trading Score:3	Loved this movie since I was a kid, yes, it’s somewhat ridiculous but I still love it nonetheless!

01-10-2020, 11:19 AM	#3
CompleteCount Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2017 Location:Elles Belles, Costa Plonka Home Theater Gallery:14 4K collection:284 Blu-ray collection:290 Blu-ray reviews:1	FFolk me, it's fun!!

01-10-2020, 11:39 AM	#4
alien2010 Special Member Member since:Jun 2010	Ridiculous, oppressive, and downright hilarious. Probably the only action film in history that doesn't have the main character indulge in action and knit.

01-10-2020, 01:08 PM	#7
Dallasnorthforty Active Member Member since:Jan 2018 Location:North Norfolk. Blu-ray collection:2	North sea hijack was the film I took my first girlfriend to on our first date. If I remember it was a lot more fun than she was.

01-10-2020, 02:05 PM	#8
TheOneWithThePrize Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jun 2009 Location:En flugskit i kosmos 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1	All I want to know is whether or not it will be the same re-heated trainwreck of a master that Kino used.

01-20-2020, 02:19 AM	#12
AnthonyGG Special Member Member since:Nov 2013 Location:Northwest Arkansas	Saw this film for the first time today and had a ridiculously fun time with it. I purchased the Kino edition and although I must admit the transfer isn't too great (Universal's fault, not Kino's), I really enjoyed the film and was hoping that the upcoming UK edition would be from a new transfer. Looks like it isn't from what I've read above. Pity since I believe this is the last we'll see of a physical copy for this one.

01-20-2020, 09:47 AM	#13
Martoto Blu-ray Duke Member since:Mar 2014 Location:Glasgow Blu-ray reviews: 7	I like this film. And I don't like people who don't!

01-23-2020, 11:34 PM	#14
Reddington Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2015 Trading Score:1	Great to see a UK release. I imported the Australian Madman release into the US a while back, and the PQ is just fine to my eyes (believe it is the same transfer as the KL and this 88).

01-23-2020, 11:42 PM	#15
Aclea Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Blu-ray reviews: 3	Nice extras - but maybe they should do a special boxed set with needlepoint kits of the poster.

01-24-2020, 07:37 AM	#19
thecooldud Banned Member since:Jul 2017 Location:The interior of my own mind 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:929 Blu-ray reviews:1	Always good to have more Roger on Blu.

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