The Wandering Earth (2019) [No Blu-ray 3D Release] - Blu-ray Forum

RickStar · 02-05-2019, 10:58 AM

About a dozen cities in the US will get this movie in IMAX 3D. And it opens today, Feb 5.

Check local listings for those interested. One of my local IMAX theaters will be playing it in 3D.

https://www.imax.com/movies/wandering-earth

http://www.china.org.cn/arts/2019-02...t_74441418.htm

qw0aszx · 02-05-2019, 02:20 PM

Saw this film in digital 3D... First, the 3D conversion of this film is a very rushed job, they only had a very limited time for this conversion. The final result is actually decent consider the limited time, there are some CGI shots worked well in 3D. But don't expect too much. The 3D conversion is done by China companies, VART GROUP INC., CUBIC PICTURES INC. and CHINA FILM CO.

RickStar · 02-06-2019, 05:06 AM

I really enjoyed the film. Excellent Sci-Fi.

The world building along with the special effects are quite good. The movie has the look of a big Hollywood blockbuster. I also enjoyed the score which fit very well.

This is not some slow-plodding cerebral drama. This is actually a wall-to-wall action packed movie. It’s one ‘action set-piece’ after another. So you never get bored. And yet there are moments meant to tug at your heartstrings. So it’s meant to provide the full package.

I thought the 3D conversion looked great in the IMAX 3D format. The cinematography and the overall visual style really lent itself towards creating solid depth. It simply looked great in IMAX.

laidbacklarkin · 02-06-2019, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by RickStar

I really enjoyed the film. Excellent Sci-Fi.

The world building along with the special effects are quite good. The movie has the look of a big Hollywood blockbuster. I also enjoyed the score which fit very well.

This is not some slow-plodding cerebral drama. This is actually a wall-to-wall action packed movie. It’s one ‘action set-piece’ after another. So you never get bored. And yet there are moments meant to tug at your heartstrings. So it’s meant to provide the full package.

I thought the 3D conversion looked great in the IMAX 3D format. The cinematography and the overall visual style really lent itself towards creating solid depth. It simply looked great in IMAX.

Thanks. playing near us, will report back. Never seen a 3D feature with subtitles

Shaggy1978 · 02-06-2019, 06:22 AM

I have three IMAX screens within 45 miles of my home here in Dallas and NONE have offered ANY 3D showings in months. IMAX screens have been exclusively showing 2D showings only so I’ve had to settle for Real 3D. I’ve been forced to watch Black Panther 3D, Infiniti War 3D, Ralph Breaks the Internet 3D and How to Train Your Dragon 3 3D on smaller, dimmer screens with inferior sound systems.

It’s good to know that hasn’t happened everywhere. It’s just so disappointing. Normally I only go to the cinema for IMAX 3D releases... otherwise, the experience is usually better at home.

xbs2034 · 02-07-2019, 03:00 AM

I saw this today using in IMAX Laser 3D (single projector, so not sure if 4K 3D like the dual laser system is) and visually the film looks great in IMAX, lots of impressive world design elements in the film. I was also pleasantly surprised by the 3D, a lot of great moments with that particularly with CGI effects you can tell we're done with 3D presentation in mind (like an epic pull back shot early on or objects floating in space coming out towards the screen near the end), it wasn't top tier 3D, but better than many Hollywood blockbusters in that regard.

They were just doing IMAX 3D showings for yesterday and today unfortunately (and it was packed, with the late night show also being listed as "nearly full" on the AMC A List app, so I think they might well make more than Lego if it was still in select IMAX locations), they are still playing it this weekend, but just in regular 2D as is typical with import releases.

Still, while I'm glad I saw it for the experience and interesting to see another country's take on big budget sci-fi, when you move away from the visuals onto storytelling, I think it was not up there with some of the big Hollywood hits that clearly were inspirations for some parts (in fact there were elements so closely modeled on 2001 and Gravity that they felt more like rip offs than inspirations). It felt convoluted at times, and got pretty melodramatic in the third act.

Kenbar · 02-18-2019, 03:06 PM

Kenbar · 02-18-2019, 03:11 PM

Actually looks pretty darn good. If it will get a 3D bluray release...that is the question.

Joe D. · 02-21-2019, 03:49 AM

This has to get a 3D Blu-ray release, even if just in Asia.

xbs2034 · 02-21-2019, 03:54 PM

https://variety.com/2019/film/news/n...th-1203144647/

Netflix bought the home rights to this movie, so seems like chances of a US 3D disc (which were already slight) are gone and probably won’t get a 2D blu either.
I don’t know about how big the 3D/2D Blu market is in China, but maybe there could be a release there since Netflix doesn’t operate in the country due to legal restrictions.

neo_reloaded · 02-21-2019, 05:13 PM

All the articles I've read have specifically said that Netflix has purchased the "SVOD" or "Online" rights. Perhaps just imprecise language, but perhaps meaningful. Not that I'd expect a US Blu-ray, but a Hong Kong one might still be possible.

Tony208 · 02-21-2019, 10:01 PM

Reached some theaters here and this surprised me. First time I've seen this much Hollywood spectacle and grandiose VFX to match from a Chinese film. They've finally caught up in the visual effects department.

4.5/5

f451 · 02-21-2019, 10:56 PM

Looks like fun -- I hope it gets a 3D release -- based on the trailer, I'd buy it.

Of course, I'm still hoping for a 3D release of Detective Dee: Four Heavenly Kings ...

qw0aszx · 03-19-2019, 01:09 PM

Diskino is going to release this film on blu-ray later this year in China, but it will be 2D only.

pixote · 03-19-2019, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by qw0aszx

Diskino is going to release this film on blu-ray later this year in China, but it will be 2D only.

Tell them thanks from all of us

Zivouhr · 03-19-2019, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony208

Reached some theaters here and this surprised me. First time I've seen this much Hollywood spectacle and grandiose VFX to match from a Chinese film. They've finally caught up in the visual effects department.

4.5/5

That sounds promising. I see in the trailer, the lady is singing a song on stage. Was that also part of the film, or just to promote the trailer movie I wonder?
Was it only in 2D when you saw it, or 3D?

jcat · 03-21-2019, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Zivouhr

That sounds promising. I see in the trailer, the lady is singing a song on stage. Was that also part of the film, or just to promote the trailer movie I wonder?
Was it only in 2D when you saw it, or 3D?

Hahahahha. no that's not in the movie.

Zivouhr · 03-21-2019, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by jcat

Hahahahha. no that's not in the movie.

I see, thanks for clearing it up JCat.

I've seen a few movies from other countries that have singing numbers during the film. Even action movies like Race 3 3D had a dance/song number in it.

But yes, the CGI looks good in this film. Reminds me of the movie 2012 a little bit.

infiniteCR · 05-09-2019, 12:57 AM

What, a huge blockbuster with international success get a release in 3D?

hariseldon · 05-09-2019, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by infiniteCR

What, a huge blockbuster with international success get a release in 3D?

Blockbuster -- yes
International success -- no or at least not IMO. 690M in China, 6M in US, 3M everywhere else.

02-05-2019, 10:58 AM	#1
RickStar Active Member Member since:Feb 2017 Location:Midwest, USA	The Wandering Earth (2019) [No Blu-ray 3D Release] About a dozen cities in the US will get this movie in IMAX 3D. And it opens today, Feb 5. Check local listings for those interested. One of my local IMAX theaters will be playing it in 3D. https://www.imax.com/movies/wandering-earth http://www.china.org.cn/arts/2019-02...t_74441418.htm

02-05-2019, 02:20 PM	#2
qw0aszx Special Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:China 4K collection:52 Blu-ray collection:1517 DVD collection:49 Blu-ray reviews: 33	Saw this film in digital 3D... First, the 3D conversion of this film is a very rushed job, they only had a very limited time for this conversion. The final result is actually decent consider the limited time, there are some CGI shots worked well in 3D. But don't expect too much. The 3D conversion is done by China companies, VART GROUP INC., CUBIC PICTURES INC. and CHINA FILM CO.

02-06-2019, 05:06 AM	#3
RickStar Active Member Member since:Feb 2017 Location:Midwest, USA	I really enjoyed the film. Excellent Sci-Fi. The world building along with the special effects are quite good. The movie has the look of a big Hollywood blockbuster. I also enjoyed the score which fit very well. This is not some slow-plodding cerebral drama. This is actually a wall-to-wall action packed movie. It’s one ‘action set-piece’ after another. So you never get bored. And yet there are moments meant to tug at your heartstrings. So it’s meant to provide the full package. I thought the 3D conversion looked great in the IMAX 3D format. The cinematography and the overall visual style really lent itself towards creating solid depth. It simply looked great in IMAX.

02-06-2019, 06:22 AM	#5
Shaggy1978 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2013 Location:Midlothian, TX (Suburb of Dallas) 4K collection:505 Blu-ray collection:1545 DVD collection:7 MA collection:4 Digital collection:121 iTunes collection:2 Prime collection:3 Trading Score:4	I have three IMAX screens within 45 miles of my home here in Dallas and NONE have offered ANY 3D showings in months. IMAX screens have been exclusively showing 2D showings only so I’ve had to settle for Real 3D. I’ve been forced to watch Black Panther 3D, Infiniti War 3D, Ralph Breaks the Internet 3D and How to Train Your Dragon 3 3D on smaller, dimmer screens with inferior sound systems. It’s good to know that hasn’t happened everywhere. It’s just so disappointing. Normally I only go to the cinema for IMAX 3D releases... otherwise, the experience is usually better at home.

02-07-2019, 03:00 AM	#6
xbs2034 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Feb 2012	I saw this today using in IMAX Laser 3D (single projector, so not sure if 4K 3D like the dual laser system is) and visually the film looks great in IMAX, lots of impressive world design elements in the film. I was also pleasantly surprised by the 3D, a lot of great moments with that particularly with CGI effects you can tell we're done with 3D presentation in mind (like an epic pull back shot early on or objects floating in space coming out towards the screen near the end), it wasn't top tier 3D, but better than many Hollywood blockbusters in that regard. They were just doing IMAX 3D showings for yesterday and today unfortunately (and it was packed, with the late night show also being listed as "nearly full" on the AMC A List app, so I think they might well make more than Lego if it was still in select IMAX locations), they are still playing it this weekend, but just in regular 2D as is typical with import releases. Still, while I'm glad I saw it for the experience and interesting to see another country's take on big budget sci-fi, when you move away from the visuals onto storytelling, I think it was not up there with some of the big Hollywood hits that clearly were inspirations for some parts (in fact there were elements so closely modeled on 2001 and Gravity that they felt more like rip offs than inspirations). It felt convoluted at times, and got pretty melodramatic in the third act.

02-21-2019, 03:49 AM	#9
Joe D. Blu-ray Knight Member since:Oct 2015 Location:Bronx, NY Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:2 Trading Score:1	This has to get a 3D Blu-ray release, even if just in Asia.

02-21-2019, 03:54 PM	#10
xbs2034 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Feb 2012	https://variety.com/2019/film/news/n...th-1203144647/ Netflix bought the home rights to this movie, so seems like chances of a US 3D disc (which were already slight) are gone and probably won’t get a 2D blu either. I don’t know about how big the 3D/2D Blu market is in China, but maybe there could be a release there since Netflix doesn’t operate in the country due to legal restrictions.

02-21-2019, 05:13 PM	#11
neo_reloaded Banned Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:72	All the articles I've read have specifically said that Netflix has purchased the "SVOD" or "Online" rights. Perhaps just imprecise language, but perhaps meaningful. Not that I'd expect a US Blu-ray, but a Hong Kong one might still be possible.

02-21-2019, 10:01 PM	#12
Tony208 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:NYC 4K collection:419 Blu-ray collection:663 Trading Score:609	Reached some theaters here and this surprised me. First time I've seen this much Hollywood spectacle and grandiose VFX to match from a Chinese film. They've finally caught up in the visual effects department. 4.5/5

02-21-2019, 10:56 PM	#13
f451 Senior Member Member since:Mar 2012 Location:Boulder 4K collection:20 Blu-ray collection:431 DVD collection:3 Blu-ray reviews: 72	Looks like fun -- I hope it gets a 3D release -- based on the trailer, I'd buy it. Of course, I'm still hoping for a 3D release of Detective Dee: Four Heavenly Kings ...

03-19-2019, 01:09 PM	#14
qw0aszx Special Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:China 4K collection:52 Blu-ray collection:1517 DVD collection:49 Blu-ray reviews: 33	Diskino is going to release this film on blu-ray later this year in China, but it will be 2D only.

05-09-2019, 12:57 AM	#19
infiniteCR Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jun 2014 4K collection:327 Blu-ray collection:1649 DVD collection:190 Blu-ray reviews:5	What, a huge blockbuster with international success get a release in 3D?

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