Red Road - Blu-ray Forum

pro-bassoonist · 10-19-2009, 06:42 PM

Andrea Arnold's Red Road (2006) is set to be released in the UK on January 25. Winner of Best Actor (Tony Curran) and Best Actress (Kate Dickie) awards at the British Independent Film Awards in 2006. Winner of the Jury Prize (Andrea Arnold) at the Cannes Film Festival in 2006. Winner of the ALFS Award for British Newcomer of the Year (Andrea Arnold) at the London Critics Circle Film Awards in 2007. Courtesy of newcomers Verve Pictures.

Red Road Blu-ray REVIEW

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Hugh K. David · 10-19-2009, 08:10 PM

oh WOW.

popcultureboy · 10-19-2009, 09:54 PM

This was an intense film. Brilliant, but really not fun.

HotRats · 11-29-2009, 01:26 PM

Andrea Arnold's grim and downbeat thriller gets a blu release on 25.1.11 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Red-Road-Blu...9504640&sr=1-1 Well worth seeing, just don't expect any laughs

The Driver · 04-13-2010, 02:30 AM

I was just going to ask if anyone had this then noticed this review https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Red-Ro...y-Review/7939/

Verve Pictures's shop has wrongly copy/pasted the spec from the DVD.

A definite purchase for me. Great small film.

The Driver · 05-08-2010, 03:54 PM

I got this this morning on Amazon Marketplace for £6inc. There's still a few Sellers for just over that http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-lis...id=1265692045/

I'll post a scan of the cover when I get it.

apmje · 05-09-2010, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Driver

I got this this morning on Amazon Marketplace for £6inc. There's still a few Sellers for just over that http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-lis...id=1265692045/

I'll post a scan of the cover when I get it.

Thanks for this, just ordered for just over £6 inc delivery from a seller on there. Never used the Market Place before. Is it reliable?

The Driver · 05-10-2010, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by apmje

Is it reliable?

Most definitely. Like anything you'll get the odd bad seller but you then have Amazon's very impressive guarantee.

The Driver · 05-15-2010, 12:19 PM

Got mine. Excellent service.

Cover:

Confirmed Region B BTW.

apmje · 05-15-2010, 01:13 PM

Recently got mine also, haven't opened and watched it yet though. Came quickly!

Kris Deering · 05-15-2010, 06:18 PM

I've got a copy of this if anyone wants it. Great film. $12 shipped, PM me.

nitin · 07-11-2010, 06:02 AM

quick question, why is this 1080i? Is it because it was shot on digital video or simply because that's the master Verve received (ie no real reason why it cant be 1080p)?

I've been wondering why a lot of the british releases (especially the BBC stuff) is all 1080i. Bleak House was one I was thinking of getting but if they are going to re-release in the future with 1080p. then I would rather wait.

McCrutchy · 07-11-2010, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by nitin

I've been wondering why a lot of the british releases (especially the BBC stuff) is all 1080i. Bleak House was one I was thinking of getting but if they are going to re-release in the future with 1080p. then I would rather wait.

I'm certain BBC releases 1080i/50 BDs because it's cost-effective to use their broadcast masters for Blu-ray rather than re-scan all the HD material. Remember, the UK is a much smaller country than the USA, and in comparison, they move far fewer Blu-rays than we do. Since the BBC must shoulder most/all the costs of its own releases, cost is more of a burden than it is for USA distributors, who are often part of big production companies.

nitin · 07-12-2010, 11:50 AM

that makes sense, although given that the dvd edition of Bleak House got an SE with anamorphic treatment, they may do a 1080p transfer later on.

Any idea about Red Road then? Another cost exercise?

buchman · 11-11-2010, 08:48 AM

Are there any subtitles on the BluRay?

I do not see anything on the cover...

Thanks!

Tsungam · 11-11-2010, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by buchman

Are there any subtitles on the BluRay?

Unfortunately not.

junyab · 10-01-2011, 05:16 PM

Watched this last night - thought it was a great transfer (the 1080i wasn't problematic for me).

Fantastic film - quite intense and dramatic.

The Driver · 10-01-2011, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by nitin

that makes sense

Not to me!

The BBC is the richest broadcaster in the world. End of story. If you own a TV [and watch broadcast TV] in the UK you must pay them £100+ per year or you will go to jail for evading the licence.

If they are knocking out 1080i there will be a good technical reason or it's because they are lazy like any other 1080i producer. This is not a 'BBC film' either, they only invested in it.

Back on topic, this is a great disc transfer but is a bit of a dog's breakfast technically and sadly it does not work on my US player with my usually great Jedi mind trick It's one of very very few B discs that jump to still/pause and have PAL/i content -which cause a problem with a NTSC setup. There may still be a workaround!

Still, works great on any computer in the world if you have a Blu-ray ROM of course.

HotRats · 10-01-2011, 08:54 PM

A pedant writes: Sky's turnover is over £1 billion more p.a. than the BBC and I think a Mexican broadcaster is the most profitable in the world. The BBC is the largest broadcaster in the world but this doesn't make them capable of doing things properly as (if Private Eye is to be believed) next year's Doctor Who will demonstrate.

The Driver · 10-02-2011, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HotRats

A pedant writes: Sky's turnover is over £1 billion more p.a. than the BBC and I think a Mexican broadcaster is the most profitable in the world. The BBC is the largest broadcaster in the world but this doesn't make them capable of doing things properly as (if Private Eye is to be believed) next year's Doctor Who will demonstrate.

You're only a pedant if you are correct.

Do your BSkyB figures compare to the BBC's entire budget and turnover (of their BBC Worldwide division etc)?

Either way I said richest and they are indeed that. Very rich in fact thanks to the tax paying public.

10-19-2009, 06:42 PM	#1
pro-bassoonist Blu-ray reviewer Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:X Home Theater Gallery:47 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:23	Red Road Andrea Arnold's Red Road (2006) is set to be released in the UK on January 25. Winner of Best Actor (Tony Curran) and Best Actress (Kate Dickie) awards at the British Independent Film Awards in 2006. Winner of the Jury Prize (Andrea Arnold) at the Cannes Film Festival in 2006. Winner of the ALFS Award for British Newcomer of the Year (Andrea Arnold) at the London Critics Circle Film Awards in 2007. Courtesy of newcomers Verve Pictures. Red Road Blu-ray REVIEW Pro-B Last edited by pro-bassoonist; 10-01-2011 at 11:01 PM.

11-29-2009, 01:26 PM	#4
HotRats Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2009	Red Road Andrea Arnold's grim and downbeat thriller gets a blu release on 25.1.11 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Red-Road-Blu...9504640&sr=1-1 Well worth seeing, just don't expect any laughs

04-13-2010, 02:30 AM	#5
The Driver Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2009 Location:UK Trading Score:1	Red Road (Andrea Arnold, Verve Pictures) I was just going to ask if anyone had this then noticed this review https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Red-Ro...y-Review/7939/ Verve Pictures's shop has wrongly copy/pasted the spec from the DVD. A definite purchase for me. Great small film.

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05-15-2010, 12:19 PM	#9
The Driver Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2009 Location:UK Trading Score:1	Got mine. Excellent service. Cover: Confirmed Region B BTW.

05-15-2010, 01:13 PM	#10
apmje Active Member Member since:Jan 2010	Recently got mine also, haven't opened and watched it yet though. Came quickly!

05-15-2010, 06:18 PM	#11
Kris Deering Power Member Member since:Nov 2006 Location:Pacific Northwest Blu-ray collection:400 Trading Score:131	I've got a copy of this if anyone wants it. Great film. $12 shipped, PM me.

07-11-2010, 06:02 AM	#12
nitin Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 Trading Score:9	quick question, why is this 1080i? Is it because it was shot on digital video or simply because that's the master Verve received (ie no real reason why it cant be 1080p)? I've been wondering why a lot of the british releases (especially the BBC stuff) is all 1080i. Bleak House was one I was thinking of getting but if they are going to re-release in the future with 1080p. then I would rather wait.

07-12-2010, 11:50 AM	#14
nitin Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 Trading Score:9	that makes sense, although given that the dvd edition of Bleak House got an SE with anamorphic treatment, they may do a 1080p transfer later on. Any idea about Red Road then? Another cost exercise?

11-11-2010, 08:48 AM	#15
buchman Junior Member Member since:Nov 2010	Are there any subtitles on the BluRay? I do not see anything on the cover... Thanks!

10-01-2011, 05:16 PM	#17
junyab Special Member Member since:Feb 2011 Blu-ray collection:2 Trading Score:2	Watched this last night - thought it was a great transfer (the 1080i wasn't problematic for me). Fantastic film - quite intense and dramatic.

10-01-2011, 08:54 PM	#19
HotRats Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2009	A pedant writes: Sky's turnover is over £1 billion more p.a. than the BBC and I think a Mexican broadcaster is the most profitable in the world. The BBC is the largest broadcaster in the world but this doesn't make them capable of doing things properly as (if Private Eye is to be believed) next year's Doctor Who will demonstrate.

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