Hard Target - Blu-ray Forum

Jompa · 05-13-2013, 02:52 PM

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Hard-...Blu-ray/72682/

http://www.ezydvd.com.au/blu-ray/har...ary/dp/6141464

Prim · 05-13-2013, 03:00 PM

I wonder which version it will be. I'm guessing the R-rated.

Ill_Be_Back · 05-13-2013, 03:05 PM

About time....

Cevolution · 05-13-2013, 08:47 PM

If you keep up with the thread in the link below, then it's not really all that necessary to start a threat just to inform people of an upcoming release date, it's only when more info is available on said title other than just a release date that it warrants having it's own thread IMO

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...29&postcount=1

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...postcount=1777

Jompa · 05-14-2013, 04:41 PM

I'm seldom in the Australia section. It's not so long until it's released. Just under 2 months. Now you can talk about this release in it's own thread.

OldPangYau · 05-15-2013, 04:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prim

I wonder which version it will be. I'm guessing the R-rated.

I would hope it's the official "unrated" version that seemed to be released everywhere EXCEPT America. Not the workprint, of course, but rather the version with the extended opening and finale that was on many of the European DVDs.

But back to the aforementioned workprint, it would be nice if someone actually found those reels and gave them a decent telecine transfer, a la the Blade Runner workprint. Lord knows Hard Target's workprint is probably the most (in)famous of all. Hell, it was the film that introduced me to the term

Cevolution · 06-19-2013, 03:53 AM

Hard Target is finally up on JB's website, listed for $12.98.

http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/dvd/d...blu-ray/685126

It will be good if it ends up being in their 2 for $20 promotion.

SGB · 07-02-2013, 03:06 AM

The blu is on JB Hi-Fi shelves now. Picked up a copy today. Haven't watched it yet though and probably won't until the weekend.

Cevolution · 07-02-2013, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SGB

The blu is on JB Hi-Fi shelves now. Picked up a copy today. Haven't watched it yet though and probably won't until the weekend.

It was on their shelves yesterday. These are the general specs of the disc

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Originally Posted by Cevolution

Running time 1 hour 39 min 33 seconds
VC1
1080/24p
1.85:1
English DTS HD MA 5.1
Barebones, zero extra features

james82au · 07-02-2013, 07:25 AM

yep got hard target and sudden death today

SGB · 07-02-2013, 07:49 AM

D'oh! Forgot to pick up Sudden Death.

Prim · 07-03-2013, 04:36 PM

So how's the video quality on this one? Thinking about picking it up. This is a Van Damme film I really enjoy, so would be nice to have especially since it's the "European" version of the film. I recently just watched the film (and this version of it), but it's the old non-anamorphic DVD.

nagysaudio · 07-03-2013, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prim

So how's the video quality on this one? Thinking about picking it up. This is a Van Damme film I really enjoy, so would be nice to have especially since it's the "European" version of the film. I recently just watched the film (and this version of it), but it's the old non-anamorphic DVD.

New transfer by Universal. Should be very good.

Prim · 07-03-2013, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nagysaudio

New transfer by Universal. Should be very good.

I guess we'll find out soon enough. Ordered it.

VoorheesBD · 07-04-2013, 04:11 AM

Was only $10 on JB online last night but want to see how its is first and if good ill grab in store where its should be $12.98 or maybe part of 2 4 $20.

Sky_Captain · 07-06-2013, 03:12 PM

I haven't looked at Sudden Death yet, but Hard Target looks pretty damn good.

Ill_Be_Back · 07-06-2013, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sky_Captain

I haven't looked at Sudden Death yet, but Hard Target looks pretty damn good.

That's great to hear!

Supernaut · 07-06-2013, 10:59 PM

I just flicked through this last night and man! I forgot just how awesome JCVD was! The pic is great in parts too, with close ups you can just feel the bristles on his chin! And the audio is just fantastic, front-heavy as you'd expect but very engaging. Also I just have to say that John Woo most definitely studied at the feet of Sergio Leone with the incredible cinematography!

Cevolution · 07-07-2013, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supernaut

I just flicked through this last night and man! I forgot just how awesome JCVD was! The pic is great in parts too, with close ups you can just feel the bristles on his chin! And the audio is just fantastic, front-heavy as you'd expect but very engaging. Also I just have to say that John Woo most definitely studied at the feet of Sergio Leone with the incredible cinematography!

I agree. I watched it last Monday when I bought it, and I thought it was a pretty good quality disc, for both P/AQ.

Boschy · 07-08-2013, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldPangYau

I would hope it's the official "unrated" version that seemed to be released everywhere EXCEPT America. Not the workprint, of course, but rather the version with the extended opening and finale that was on many of the European DVDs.

But back to the aforementioned workprint, it would be nice if someone actually found those reels and gave them a decent telecine transfer, a la the Blade Runner workprint. Lord knows Hard Target's workprint is probably the most (in)famous of all. Hell, it was the film that introduced me to the term

I bought the Aussie Blu-ray last week.

As mentioned in the user reviews, it is the same US unrated version released on DVD, with a running time of 99:30.

05-13-2013, 02:52 PM	#1
Jompa Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2010 Location:Bodø, Norway 4K collection:201 Blu-ray collection:880 Blu-ray reviews:78	Hard Target https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Hard-...Blu-ray/72682/ http://www.ezydvd.com.au/blu-ray/har...ary/dp/6141464 Last edited by gettodamoofies; 07-02-2013 at 08:22 AM.

06-19-2013, 03:53 AM	#7
Cevolution Banned Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Sydney, Australia Home Theater Gallery:23 4K collection:668 Blu-ray collection:3104 Trading Score:8	Hard Target is finally up on JB's website, listed for $12.98. http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/dvd/d...blu-ray/685126 It will be good if it ends up being in their 2 for $20 promotion. Last edited by Cevolution; 06-19-2013 at 04:24 AM. Reason: Fixed a spelling error in the 2nd sentence

05-13-2013, 03:00 PM	#2
Prim Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2010 Location:Norway Blu-ray collection:639 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:2	I wonder which version it will be. I'm guessing the R-rated.

05-13-2013, 03:05 PM	#3
Ill_Be_Back Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:Northern Ireland Trading Score:35	About time....

05-13-2013, 08:47 PM	#4
Cevolution Banned Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Sydney, Australia Home Theater Gallery:23 4K collection:668 Blu-ray collection:3104 Trading Score:8	If you keep up with the thread in the link below, then it's not really all that necessary to start a threat just to inform people of an upcoming release date, it's only when more info is available on said title other than just a release date that it warrants having it's own thread IMO https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...29&postcount=1 https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...postcount=1777

05-14-2013, 04:41 PM	#5
Jompa Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2010 Location:Bodø, Norway 4K collection:201 Blu-ray collection:880 Blu-ray reviews:78	I'm seldom in the Australia section. It's not so long until it's released. Just under 2 months. Now you can talk about this release in it's own thread.

07-02-2013, 03:06 AM	#8
SGB Special Member Member since:Oct 2012 Location:Australia 4K collection:197 Blu-ray collection:823 DVD collection:267 Trading Score:6	The blu is on JB Hi-Fi shelves now. Picked up a copy today. Haven't watched it yet though and probably won't until the weekend.

07-02-2013, 07:25 AM	#10
james82au Junior Member Member since:Feb 2013 Blu-ray collection:30 DVD collection:16	yep got hard target and sudden death today

07-02-2013, 07:49 AM	#11
SGB Special Member Member since:Oct 2012 Location:Australia 4K collection:197 Blu-ray collection:823 DVD collection:267 Trading Score:6	D'oh! Forgot to pick up Sudden Death.

07-03-2013, 04:36 PM	#12
Prim Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2010 Location:Norway Blu-ray collection:639 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:2	So how's the video quality on this one? Thinking about picking it up. This is a Van Damme film I really enjoy, so would be nice to have especially since it's the "European" version of the film. I recently just watched the film (and this version of it), but it's the old non-anamorphic DVD.

07-04-2013, 04:11 AM	#15
VoorheesBD Senior Member Member since:Oct 2009 Blu-ray collection:215 Trading Score:8	Was only $10 on JB online last night but want to see how its is first and if good ill grab in store where its should be $12.98 or maybe part of 2 4 $20.

07-06-2013, 03:12 PM	#16
Sky_Captain Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:17	I haven't looked at Sudden Death yet, but Hard Target looks pretty damn good.

07-06-2013, 10:59 PM	#18
Supernaut Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010 Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:3270 Trading Score:42	I just flicked through this last night and man! I forgot just how awesome JCVD was! The pic is great in parts too, with close ups you can just feel the bristles on his chin! And the audio is just fantastic, front-heavy as you'd expect but very engaging. Also I just have to say that John Woo most definitely studied at the feet of Sergio Leone with the incredible cinematography!

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