The Bear (1988) (25th Anniversary Collector's Edition) - September 29, 2015 - Blu-ray Forum

Akijama · 06-01-2015, 10:45 PM

Courtesy of Shout! Factory

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A sheer triumph of cinema in the wild, you've never seen anything like The Bear. Notable for its stunning cinematography, minimal dialogue, and outstanding animal performances, director Jean-Jacques Annaud's (Quest For Fire, The Name of the Rose) astonishing tale of wilderness survival has thrilled and charmed audiences and critics all over the world.

Set in 19th century British Columbia, The Bear follows the story of a young cub and an adult Grizzly as they join forces to survive the perils inherent in their mountain habitat. With each passing obstacle, the two bears further develop a friendship that can only make them stronger—but will it be enough for them to overcome their most deadly enemy?

An adventure story with heart and humanity, The Bear remains a breathtaking and powerful experience decades after its original release. Presented here in a special 25th Anniversary Collector's Edition from Shout! Factory, The Bear proves itself a film to celebrate again and again.

tama · 06-01-2015, 10:49 PM

Scarriere · 06-01-2015, 10:52 PM

Wicked!
My wife and I were just talking about this movie a couple weeks ago. She was incredulous that I hadn't seen it and wanted us to watch it together.
Thanks OP!

Pieter V · 06-01-2015, 10:55 PM

This was already released in France, last February 2015. 4K remastered.

tama · 06-01-2015, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Pieter V

This was already released in France, last February 2015. 4K remastered.

From what I've read with forced subtitles. I wonder if Shout is getting the same 4K scan. Not a fan of shout.

Edit: Looks like it. Will wait for reviews.

KeithVK · 06-01-2015, 11:00 PM

Nice. I'm in on this one. Think I remember watching it as a kid and enjoying it. this is the one where

[Show spoiler]

?

Buscemi · 06-01-2015, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by KeithVK

Nice. I'm in on this one. Think I remember watching it as a kid and enjoying it. this is the one where

[Show spoiler]

?

That's the one.

I'm very excited by this one but must wonder how Shout got a Sony title.

Nailwraps · 06-02-2015, 12:09 AM

2 years late for the 25th anniversary don't you think? :P

Still, this could be a sign that maybe Shout! might finally be able to do CEs of Sony movies.

DenOfEarth · 06-02-2015, 12:15 AM

Saw this in theaters at age 8 2 times and i dug it.

Should be very cool on BD yet 25th anniversary? 2 years ago it would had been. But still.

DMRI2006 · 06-02-2015, 03:04 AM

Terrible artwork but I'll pick it up!

Dubstar · 06-02-2015, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by tama

From what I've read with forced subtitles. I wonder if Shout is getting the same 4K scan. Not a fan of shout.

Edit: Looks like it. Will wait for reviews.

I was told in the 'France' international section here, that yes, it's forced subtitles.

bigrob · 06-02-2015, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by tama

From what I've read with forced subtitles. I wonder if Shout is getting the same 4K scan. Not a fan of shout.

Edit: Looks like it. Will wait for reviews.

I have this edition and didn't see any force subtitles when I scanned through it. Bear* in mind though that the spoken dialogue in this is minimal

*pun intended

slimdude · 06-02-2015, 05:24 AM

The Bear is a good movie, and the cub was so adorable.

Bates_Motel · 06-02-2015, 05:34 AM

Can't wait to see how much Shout's lousy compression affects the remastered video.

slimdude · 06-02-2015, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Bates_Motel

Can't wait to see how much Shout's lousy compression affects the remastered video.

It may look better than you think. Nobody knows what the A/V quality of the blu-ray is going to be until we see it, and that's 4 months from now. I'm quite sure, the same people are going to find something wrong with it, and complain (like they always do), I'll guarantee you.

I KEEL YOU · 06-02-2015, 07:59 AM

Could've been a much better movie if they didn't use human voice actors to attempt to make the bear cub sound extra cute.

format916 · 06-02-2015, 01:43 PM

whats up with that cover?

I KEEL YOU · 06-02-2015, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by format916

whats up with that cover?

The face of the bear cub on the cover is creeping me out. It looks like someone I've seen before, but I can't quite remember who... This guy, maybe:

wonkavision · 06-02-2015, 01:51 PM

All the covers in the USA have been hideous, starting with the DVD. My HD digital copy has the best artwork. **sigh**

lolwut · 06-02-2015, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Pieter V

This was already released in France, last February 2015. 4K remastered.

Why couldn't they go with this cover? Infinitely better.

06-01-2015, 10:49 PM	#2
tama Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:San Jose, CA 4K collection:685 Blu-ray collection:1229

06-01-2015, 10:52 PM	#3
Scarriere Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Sep 2008 Location:The Diamond Capital of North America™ Home Theater Gallery:60 4K collection:153 Blu-ray collection:734 DVD collection:21 Trading Score:1	Wicked! My wife and I were just talking about this movie a couple weeks ago. She was incredulous that I hadn't seen it and wanted us to watch it together. Thanks OP!

06-01-2015, 10:55 PM	#4
Pieter V Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:The Netherlands Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:14	This was already released in France, last February 2015. 4K remastered.

06-01-2015, 11:00 PM	#6
KeithVK Power Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2014 Location:Chicago, IL 4K collection:119 Blu-ray collection:2046 DVD collection:6 Prime collection:1 Trading Score:3	Nice. I'm in on this one. Think I remember watching it as a kid and enjoying it. this is the one where [Show spoiler] ?

06-02-2015, 12:09 AM	#8
Nailwraps Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:USA 4K collection:61 Blu-ray collection:884 DVD collection:1826 Digital collection:3	2 years late for the 25th anniversary don't you think? :P Still, this could be a sign that maybe Shout! might finally be able to do CEs of Sony movies.

06-02-2015, 12:15 AM	#9
DenOfEarth Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:May 2011 Location:Boulder City, Nevada 4K collection:164 Blu-ray collection:1556 DVD collection:229 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1	Saw this in theaters at age 8 2 times and i dug it. Should be very cool on BD yet 25th anniversary? 2 years ago it would had been. But still.

06-02-2015, 03:04 AM	#10
DMRI2006 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:215	Terrible artwork but I'll pick it up!

06-02-2015, 05:24 AM	#13
slimdude Banned Member since:Apr 2009 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews:8	The Bear is a good movie, and the cub was so adorable.

06-02-2015, 05:34 AM	#14
Bates_Motel Banned Member since:Jul 2014 Location:Los Angeles Trading Score:2	Can't wait to see how much Shout's lousy compression affects the remastered video.

06-02-2015, 07:59 AM	#16
I KEEL YOU Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:May 2011 4K collection:67 Blu-ray collection:458 DVD collection:42	Could've been a much better movie if they didn't use human voice actors to attempt to make the bear cub sound extra cute.

06-02-2015, 01:43 PM	#17
format916 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2011 Location:South Florida 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:497 DVD collection:429 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	whats up with that cover?

06-02-2015, 01:51 PM	#19
wonkavision Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jul 2010 Location:PST 4K collection:316 Blu-ray collection:1537 iTunes collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	All the covers in the USA have been hideous, starting with the DVD. My HD digital copy has the best artwork. sigh

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