The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby (2014) Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy - Blu-ray Forum

pikeman1 · 06-28-2014, 01:58 AM

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Writer and director Ned Benson’s ambitious love story drama was created to be two different movies with each serving as a companion to the other, and when it was first shown at Tiff last year, it was in two parts as The Disappearance Of Eleanor Rigby: Him and The Disappearance Of Eleanor Rigby: Her.

As you might have realised, one took place from the point of view of James McAvoy’s character and the other from Jessica Chastian’s. However, a third version combining their stories – The Disappearance Of Eleanor Rigby: Them – will be the one which is released in cinemas later this year.

The first trailer for that has now been released, and it gives us a very good idea as to what we should expect from the movie; it’s clear to see that McAvoy and Chastain share a lot of chemistry!

spanky87 · 06-28-2014, 02:02 AM

I saw it last year at TIFF, and I know some will give it a free pass just for the directors ambitiousness but splitting them into two 90 minute films didn't work for me. I am looking forward to seeing the combined one film version and think there's definitely a great film in there with that approach. I posted in the TIFF thread last year how it was one of the worst screenings I've been to and I've never seen that many people walk out during a world premiere screening before. I felt bad for the actors and director, as Jessica Chastain later remarked during the Q&A how important this film was for her.

The 'Her' version was definitely the better of the 2 split films and Chastain was more Oscar worthy than she was in Zero Dark Thirty.

KilloWertz · 06-28-2014, 02:38 AM

I'm definitely interested after seeing the trailer. Well, that and also the very strong cast the movie has.

I'm glad this was combined into one story. While I obviously haven't seen this yet, it would have been a shame to get what seems to be an inferior three hour/two story version.

AaronJ · 06-28-2014, 03:27 AM

This looks excellent. Then again, Im huge Chastain fanboy. Realy looking forward to it.

Wonder if there'll be a SE of the blu including the 2-part version as well?

Foggy · 06-28-2014, 08:37 AM

Looks like it could be really interesting, or really obnoxious. Based on the trailer, I'm kinda leaning more towards the latter.

DanTheMan · 06-28-2014, 09:08 AM

Looks interesting enough. McAvoy + Chastain? Count me in.

KilloWertz · 06-28-2014, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Foggy

Looks like it could be really interesting, or really obnoxious. Based on the trailer, I'm kinda leaning more towards the latter.

That's the same thing I think of each time I see a post from Foggy....

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Pounder · 06-28-2014, 10:20 PM

I heard it was more of a thriller...

youwontknow · 06-29-2014, 11:21 PM

^^ uhhh? It's definitely not a thriller

I saw the two parts at Sydney Film Festival and absolutely loved it. I'd recommend avoiding the Them cut and waiting for the release of the two separate films.

I really hope they release a blu-ray set with all three cuts, I'm desperate to watch again.

jamesdevil · 07-16-2014, 10:49 PM

Saw this trailer in theaters today. I hope it is as fantastic as it looks.

Dat cast.

Astro Zombie · 07-17-2014, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by jamesdevil

Saw this trailer in theaters today. I hope it is as fantastic as it looks.

Dat cast.

Saw Begin Again today?

jamesdevil · 07-17-2014, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Astro Zombie

Saw Begin Again today?

Yep!

Astro Zombie · 07-17-2014, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by jamesdevil

Yep!

Got the same trailer at my showing too

jvince · 09-04-2014, 06:28 AM

Just saw Them. Great film.

Need to see Him and Her now. I feel like seeing those two films and the different perspectives will make Eleanor Rigby even better for me.

bunkz323 · 09-04-2014, 06:34 AM

Saw the trailer for this during Begin Again, looks great

Snicket · 09-05-2014, 03:56 AM

Does IFC own this? Seems like a criterion canadate.

But yes this looks amazing.

jvince · 09-05-2014, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Snicket

Does IFC own this? Seems like a criterion canadate.

But yes this looks amazing.

It's Weinstein...

But Criterion definitely needs to release this with all three versions.

Snicket · 09-05-2014, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by jvince

It's Weinstein...

But Criterion definitely needs to release this with all three versions.

Somebody needs to. I want to see all 3 of them. My art house gets this on the 19th, much sooner than I was expecting. What a nice suprise.

SlipcoverLover · 10-03-2014, 06:26 AM

So this randomly showed up on my theatre's showtimes tonight for the next week. I see on BoxOfficeMojo it's in less than 100 theatres and losing a lot more this weekend. I just think it's strange because we never, ever get these small indie releases unless they expand to over 1,000 theatres. Not really interested in it though, wish we got Skeleton Twins instead.

Scottie · 10-03-2014, 01:43 PM

One of the art house theaters in the city randomly got this last minute for this weekend and upcoming week. I'd like to go see it.

06-28-2014, 02:38 AM	#3
KilloWertz Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Columbiana, OH 4K collection:61 Blu-ray collection:1042 DVD collection:65 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:82	I'm definitely interested after seeing the trailer. Well, that and also the very strong cast the movie has. I'm glad this was combined into one story. While I obviously haven't seen this yet, it would have been a shame to get what seems to be an inferior three hour/two story version. Last edited by KilloWertz; 06-28-2014 at 02:41 AM.

06-29-2014, 11:21 PM	#9
youwontknow Senior Member Member since:Jul 2010 Blu-ray collection:464 Trading Score:3	^^ uhhh? It's definitely not a thriller I saw the two parts at Sydney Film Festival and absolutely loved it. I'd recommend avoiding the Them cut and waiting for the release of the two separate films. I really hope they release a blu-ray set with all three cuts, I'm desperate to watch again. Last edited by youwontknow; 06-29-2014 at 11:24 PM.

06-28-2014, 02:02 AM	#2
spanky87 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:34 4K collection:168 Blu-ray collection:2714 DVD collection:548 iTunes collection:58 Trading Score:64	I saw it last year at TIFF, and I know some will give it a free pass just for the directors ambitiousness but splitting them into two 90 minute films didn't work for me. I am looking forward to seeing the combined one film version and think there's definitely a great film in there with that approach. I posted in the TIFF thread last year how it was one of the worst screenings I've been to and I've never seen that many people walk out during a world premiere screening before. I felt bad for the actors and director, as Jessica Chastain later remarked during the Q&A how important this film was for her. The 'Her' version was definitely the better of the 2 split films and Chastain was more Oscar worthy than she was in Zero Dark Thirty.

06-28-2014, 03:27 AM	#4
AaronJ Banned Member since:Jul 2013 Location:Michigan 4K collection:47 Blu-ray collection:624 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	This looks excellent. Then again, Im huge Chastain fanboy. Realy looking forward to it. Wonder if there'll be a SE of the blu including the 2-part version as well?

06-28-2014, 08:37 AM	#5
Foggy Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:UK 4K collection:29 Blu-ray collection:3591 DVD collection:47	Looks like it could be really interesting, or really obnoxious. Based on the trailer, I'm kinda leaning more towards the latter.

06-28-2014, 09:08 AM	#6
DanTheMan Blu-ray King Member since:Dec 2010 4K collection:593 Blu-ray collection:2319 Digital collection:438 iTunes collection:330 Trading Score:138	Looks interesting enough. McAvoy + Chastain? Count me in.

06-28-2014, 10:20 PM	#8
Pounder Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2010 Blu-ray collection:94 Trading Score:37	I heard it was more of a thriller...

07-16-2014, 10:49 PM	#10
jamesdevil Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Raleigh, NC 4K collection:640 Blu-ray collection:987 DVD collection:18 MA collection:571 Digital collection:25 iTunes collection:119 Trading Score:20	Saw this trailer in theaters today. I hope it is as fantastic as it looks. Dat cast.

09-04-2014, 06:28 AM	#14
jvince Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 4K collection:17 Blu-ray collection:239 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:15	Just saw Them. Great film. Need to see Him and Her now. I feel like seeing those two films and the different perspectives will make Eleanor Rigby even better for me.

09-04-2014, 06:34 AM	#15
bunkz323 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Los Angeles 4K collection:96 Blu-ray collection:1187 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:171	Saw the trailer for this during Begin Again, looks great

09-05-2014, 03:56 AM	#16
Snicket Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2010 4K collection:621 Blu-ray collection:1162 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:56	Does IFC own this? Seems like a criterion canadate. But yes this looks amazing.

10-03-2014, 06:26 AM	#19
SlipcoverLover Banned Member since:Aug 2014 Blu-ray collection:10 Trading Score:7	So this randomly showed up on my theatre's showtimes tonight for the next week. I see on BoxOfficeMojo it's in less than 100 theatres and losing a lot more this weekend. I just think it's strange because we never, ever get these small indie releases unless they expand to over 1,000 theatres. Not really interested in it though, wish we got Skeleton Twins instead.

10-03-2014, 01:43 PM	#20
Scottie Moderator Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Trading Score:647	One of the art house theaters in the city randomly got this last minute for this weekend and upcoming week. I'd like to go see it.

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