The Godfather Sapphire Edition Blu-ray | February 2, 2010 - Blu-ray Forum

jw · 11-04-2009, 12:03 PM

The Godfather Sapphire Series Blu-ray News
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Posted November 4, 2009 07:58 AM by Josh Dreuth

Paramount Home Entertainment has announced that the next two titles in their Sapphire Series Blu-ray releases will be individual releases of 'The Godfather: Part II - Sapphire Series'. Original only available as part of the 'The Godfather Collection: The Coppola Restoration', the discs will be identical to those original releases.

Notably missing from the announcement is individual releases for 'The Godfather: Part III' and the fourth disc from the set which features a ton of bonus material. Many collectors were waiting for individual releases due to the inclusion of 'The Godfather: Part III' in the original set, which is generally seen as the weakest of the three films.

Both 'The Godfather' and 'The Godfather: Part II' Sapphire Series Blu-ray individual releases will be released on February 2nd.

Raymond23 · 11-04-2009, 12:14 PM

Already have the trilogy. Glad that these are the same, so there will be no temptation to double dip...

Blu Titan · 11-04-2009, 12:25 PM

The restoration on this film is immaculate. A must own for any movie collector.

BluBrown · 11-04-2009, 12:30 PM

Meh....I'll just pick up the Boxset someday as these are going to be identical releases. It seems to me you can get the trilogy when its on sale for what these would cost to buy together on release day.

KingLeonidas300 · 11-04-2009, 12:30 PM

I am happy with the set that I have, I don't think the transfer can get any better than what we already. I don't mind have GF3 in my set, I don't think it is that bad.

Travis · 11-04-2009, 12:37 PM

The box set is the one to have, the documentary included is for everyone, whether they be a major or minor GF fan.

3 may not be as good as 1 or 2, but it's still a great movie. It is worth owning. I don't watch it as much as 1 or 2, but I still watch it at least twice a year. It is a billion times better than a lot of the stuff out there on Blu-ray.

banned user105 · 11-04-2009, 12:40 PM

This actually feels like a pretty lazy move. Paramount has so many wonderful titles in their library that they could release under the Sapphire brand, and they chose to go with something that was already released a year ago. Sucks.

Irrob · 11-04-2009, 12:50 PM

The most pointless double dip of all time if you already have the set.

papaholmz · 11-04-2009, 01:24 PM

pointless

Sussudio · 11-04-2009, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by papaholmz

pointless

Why is this pointless? God forbid consumers should have a choice if they don't want to own all 3 movies....

benricci · 11-04-2009, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Irrob

The most pointless double dip of all time if you already have the set.

It's not meant to be a double dip, they are simply releasing the titles individually for those who don't want the entire box set. jeez...

Elvis · 11-04-2009, 02:06 PM

I for one am glad this is not a doubel dip situation! I do agree that its nice for folks who do not like the III film to be able to get these seperate.

Irrob · 11-04-2009, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by benricci

It's not meant to be a double dip, they are simply releasing the titles individually for those who don't want the entire box set. jeez...

At $25 per at Amazon, not only are the individual releases pointless, it's a bad investment. The set's a way better bargain. And I'm never wrong.

Sussudio · 11-04-2009, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Irrob

At $25 per at Amazon, not only are the individual releases pointless, it's a bad investment. The set's a way better bargain. And I'm never wrong.

They'll come down fast...they always do....

DetroitSportsFan · 11-04-2009, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Irrob

At $25 per at Amazon, not only are the individual releases pointless, it's a bad investment. The set's a way better bargain.

Exactly, the price for the two films individually is about the same as the whole set.

I wish they used their time and effort on other unreleased titles, instead of releasing the same thing in different packaging.

Chiyo_chichi · 11-04-2009, 03:57 PM

Why no part III? Why doesn't anyone like it? I did....

nolfoc · 11-04-2009, 04:02 PM

its about time!! ill be buying these day one for sure.. i didnt hate part III but imo it doenst have much replay value..

surfdude12 · 11-04-2009, 04:02 PM

Coppola himself said on the Blu-ray commentary track (I'm paraphrasing): "I never intended the third movie to be called 'Godfather, part 3', and instead 'The Death of Michael Corleone'" and explains how paramount obviously forced his hand, to piggy back on the reputation of the first 2 movies.

So, for those die-hard Coppola fans, they can now get the director-intended series, just parts 1 and 2. I like the 3rd movie, but can see how some dont consider it part of the Godfather series, especially if COppola doesnt.

repete66211 · 11-04-2009, 04:42 PM

Personally, I think III is a bit of a turd. I saw it opening weekend and once after. I thought perhaps I wasn't being kind, so I watched it again earlier this year when it was in the theaters and my previous assessment was confirmed.

I would prefer to own just I and II, just as I do on DVD. However, if the box set is only $5 or so more than Parts I and II combined then it's a no-brainer to go with the set.

robchow · 11-04-2009, 04:57 PM

Why doesn’t Paramount just slap a "Sapphire Series" label on the box set as the individual release discs are identical to the one in the set?

11-04-2009, 04:42 PM	#19
repete66211 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Kansas City area Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:196 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:3	Personally, I think III is a bit of a turd. I saw it opening weekend and once after. I thought perhaps I wasn't being kind, so I watched it again earlier this year when it was in the theaters and my previous assessment was confirmed. I would prefer to own just I and II, just as I do on DVD. However, if the box set is only $5 or so more than Parts I and II combined then it's a no-brainer to go with the set. Last edited by repete66211; 11-04-2009 at 04:57 PM.

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11-04-2009, 12:14 PM	#2
Raymond23 Special Member Member since:Jun 2008 Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:235	Already have the trilogy. Glad that these are the same, so there will be no temptation to double dip...

11-04-2009, 12:25 PM	#3
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	The restoration on this film is immaculate. A must own for any movie collector.

11-04-2009, 12:30 PM	#4
BluBrown Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Feeling Minnesota! Home Theater Gallery:15 4K collection:50 Blu-ray collection:1201 DVD collection:56 Blu-ray reviews:15 Trading Score:14	Meh....I'll just pick up the Boxset someday as these are going to be identical releases. It seems to me you can get the trilogy when its on sale for what these would cost to buy together on release day.

11-04-2009, 12:30 PM	#5
KingLeonidas300 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Arizona Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:654 Blu-ray reviews: 64 Trading Score:40	I am happy with the set that I have, I don't think the transfer can get any better than what we already. I don't mind have GF3 in my set, I don't think it is that bad.

11-04-2009, 12:37 PM	#6
Travis Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Recliner Home Theater Gallery:71 4K collection:126 Blu-ray collection:2055 DVD collection:241 iTunes collection:40 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:14	The box set is the one to have, the documentary included is for everyone, whether they be a major or minor GF fan. 3 may not be as good as 1 or 2, but it's still a great movie. It is worth owning. I don't watch it as much as 1 or 2, but I still watch it at least twice a year. It is a billion times better than a lot of the stuff out there on Blu-ray.

11-04-2009, 12:40 PM	#7
banned user105 Banned Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Orlando Blu-ray collection:1672	This actually feels like a pretty lazy move. Paramount has so many wonderful titles in their library that they could release under the Sapphire brand, and they chose to go with something that was already released a year ago. Sucks.

11-04-2009, 12:50 PM	#8
Irrob Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA Home Theater Gallery:49 4K collection:61 Blu-ray collection:880 DVD collection:16 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:91	The most pointless double dip of all time if you already have the set.

11-04-2009, 01:24 PM	#9
papaholmz Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Trading Score:22	pointless

11-04-2009, 02:06 PM	#12
Elvis Banned Member since:May 2009 Location:The Jungle Room Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:327 DVD collection:45 Blu-ray reviews:10 Trading Score:18	I for one am glad this is not a doubel dip situation! I do agree that its nice for folks who do not like the III film to be able to get these seperate.

11-04-2009, 03:57 PM	#16
Chiyo_chichi Power Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Bayonne, NJ, USA Blu-ray collection:40	Why no part III? Why doesn't anyone like it? I did....

11-04-2009, 04:02 PM	#17
nolfoc Banned Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 108 Trading Score:49	its about time!! ill be buying these day one for sure.. i didnt hate part III but imo it doenst have much replay value..

11-04-2009, 04:02 PM	#18
surfdude12 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:343 Blu-ray reviews:112 Trading Score:1	Coppola himself said on the Blu-ray commentary track (I'm paraphrasing): "I never intended the third movie to be called 'Godfather, part 3', and instead 'The Death of Michael Corleone'" and explains how paramount obviously forced his hand, to piggy back on the reputation of the first 2 movies. So, for those die-hard Coppola fans, they can now get the director-intended series, just parts 1 and 2. I like the 3rd movie, but can see how some dont consider it part of the Godfather series, especially if COppola doesnt.

11-04-2009, 04:57 PM	#20
robchow Senior Member Member since:Nov 2008 Trading Score:1	Why doesn’t Paramount just slap a "Sapphire Series" label on the box set as the individual release discs are identical to the one in the set?

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