Ils (Them) - Blu-ray Forum

pro-bassoonist · 09-26-2009, 07:18 AM

David Moreau and Xavier Palud's Ils (2006) is set to be released in the UK on November 23. Courtesy of Metrodome Video.

Variety:

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Verb conjugations aren't the only things that are irregular when a French teacher and her writer hubby are assaulted by things that go bump in the night in well-crafted genre exercise "Them." Romania-set scare-fest deploys the full cinematic vocabulary of creepy sounds and hostile intruders. Lensed with skill to no particular end, pic -- "based on actual events" -- makes the perfect (nasty) gag gift for anyone heading on assignment abroad. The July 19 release has shown legs in Gaul.

A mother and daughter careen off a late night road only to be subjected to unseen predators. Five days later, a French woman named Clementine (Olivia Bonamy) finishes a week of teaching French at a Bucharest high school and heads home to the secluded house in the woods she shares with her novelist husband Lucas (Michael Cohen). That night, the house seems to turn on them -- doors slam, sharp objects materialize through keyholes. The explanation, however, while disturbing and semi-plausible, doesn't chill nearly as much as it should. For the record, real horror story befell Austrians in the Czech Republic.

Camera (color, widescreen), Axel Cosnefroy; editor, Nicolas Sarkissian; music, Rene Marc Bini; costume designer, Elisabeth Mehu; casting, Guillaume Moulin, David Bertrand. Reviewed at UGC Odeon, Paris, Jan. 19, 2006. Original title: Ils. Running time: 74 MIN.

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Moviefan1203 · 09-26-2009, 10:35 AM

I've always wanted to see this film, but I have never gotten around to it. I'll be sure to catch it before it gets this Blu-ray release so I can see if it's worthy of being added to my Blu-ray library.

Hugh K. David · 09-26-2009, 03:50 PM

Hi Moviefan,

Saw it at Frightfest 2006 and, despite not thinking it was awesome, it has stuck with me since - sign of a good film, I think.

My original review: http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/content/id.../ils-them.html

Cheers,

SolutionbubbleS · 11-28-2009, 09:39 AM

First of all: Hey!!!

This is my first post here at the "Blu-ray Forum"... I've been around here for quite a few time, but always to lazy to get registered...

My question concerning the topic is: Did anyone get the "Ils" Blu-ray meanwhile? Or does at least know the technical specs?

Kind regards
SolutionbubbleS

SolutionbubbleS · 12-03-2009, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SolutionbubbleS

First of all: Hey!!!

This is my first post here at the "Blu-ray Forum"... I've been around here for quite a few time, but always to lazy to get registered...

My question concerning the topic is: Did anyone get the "Ils" Blu-ray meanwhile? Or does at least know the technical specs?

Kind regards
SolutionbubbleS

Can anyone confirm: That it is only 1080i? And that it has a DTS MA-Track?

Konrad · 12-03-2009, 02:43 PM

I have seen it on television (in HD) a while ago and I remember it for being one of the most underwhelming films I have seen. I am really surprised that this one is making it to blu. I guess the production run of these BDs will cost significantly more than the making of the entire movie.

ipodgeenie · 12-03-2009, 07:22 PM

I don't know what to think of this film. I really enjoyed it for about the first hour and the suspense was great, but after they leave the house I thought it dragged a bit too much. The ending was supposed to be creepy, but I just thought it was very underwhelming and anti-climatic.

Don't think this deserves a Blu-ray release mainly because it certainly looks low budget and there will be a hell of a lot of grain. That said, it's first 'horror' film in a while to make me a bit scared and edgy.

tolpol · 01-07-2010, 08:48 AM

Steer well clear of this release - looks terrible. It's an obvious upconvert and the transfer looks awful even by dvd-standards.

Member-222782 · 02-20-2015, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by tolpol

Steer well clear of this release - looks terrible. It's an obvious upconvert and the transfer looks awful even by dvd-standards.

I wish I'd seen your post before buying this. The awfulness of this transfer is evident the moment the disc starts playing. How can a "Blu-ray" possibly look even worse than the DVD? I picked this release out of the 3 that exist, all were foreign (European) releases. Is there anything better?

Radioman970 · 08-29-2020, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by tolpol

Steer well clear of this release - looks terrible. It's an obvious upconvert and the transfer looks awful even by dvd-standards.

Was about to get this release from amz uk for less than a ten'r but you saved me money. ty!!

nekromantik · 08-30-2020, 11:01 AM

i sadly bought it when it came out lol
is there a english friendly release that is better then this?

11-28-2009, 09:39 AM	#4
SolutionbubbleS Active Member Member since:Nov 2009	Hello to everyone!!! First of all: Hey!!! This is my first post here at the "Blu-ray Forum"... I've been around here for quite a few time, but always to lazy to get registered... My question concerning the topic is: Did anyone get the "Ils" Blu-ray meanwhile? Or does at least know the technical specs? Kind regards SolutionbubbleS

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Moviefan1203 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Pennsylvania, USA Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:45	I've always wanted to see this film, but I have never gotten around to it. I'll be sure to catch it before it gets this Blu-ray release so I can see if it's worthy of being added to my Blu-ray library.

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Hugh K. David Palisades Tartan Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Buckinghamshire, U.K.	Hi Moviefan, Saw it at Frightfest 2006 and, despite not thinking it was awesome, it has stuck with me since - sign of a good film, I think. My original review: http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/content/id.../ils-them.html Cheers,

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Konrad Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2006 Location:Vienna, Austria 4K collection:896 Blu-ray collection:3057 DVD collection:15 Blu-ray reviews:10 Trading Score:1	I have seen it on television (in HD) a while ago and I remember it for being one of the most underwhelming films I have seen. I am really surprised that this one is making it to blu. I guess the production run of these BDs will cost significantly more than the making of the entire movie.

12-03-2009, 07:22 PM	#7
ipodgeenie Member Member since:May 2009 Location:Huddersfield, UK Blu-ray collection:29 Blu-ray reviews:1	I don't know what to think of this film. I really enjoyed it for about the first hour and the suspense was great, but after they leave the house I thought it dragged a bit too much. The ending was supposed to be creepy, but I just thought it was very underwhelming and anti-climatic. Don't think this deserves a Blu-ray release mainly because it certainly looks low budget and there will be a hell of a lot of grain. That said, it's first 'horror' film in a while to make me a bit scared and edgy.

01-07-2010, 08:48 AM	#8
tolpol Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2009 Blu-ray collection:254 Blu-ray reviews:6	Steer well clear of this release - looks terrible. It's an obvious upconvert and the transfer looks awful even by dvd-standards.

08-30-2020, 11:01 AM	#11
nekromantik Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Bristol, UK Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:549	i sadly bought it when it came out lol is there a english friendly release that is better then this?

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