Morvern Callar (2002)

[alexpeden2000]

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0300214/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Any love for this out there? It's a stunning film and would defintely look good in HD. Warp never seem too active in the blu-ray market unfortunately so not sure if this one is likely...

[Blu Monday]

Originally Posted by alexpeden2000

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0300214/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Any love for this out there? It's a stunning film and would defintely look good in HD. Warp never seem too active in the blu-ray market unfortunately so not sure if this one is likely...

Great post - big fan of Morvern Callar, starring one of the most underrated actresses out there - Samantha Morton (who was also great in Minority Report, In America, and Sweet & Lowdown - just to name a few). The storyline was somewhat disturbing, but it was also extremely fascinating as well.

I saw the film in the theater whenever it was released, and I've seen it on DVD at least once since then. Unfortunately, the DVD is OOP. So, a Blu would be hugely welcome.

[RiderNation]

I love the source novel by Alan Warner, so I was very pleased with the film adaptation when I saw it in the theatre back in '02 (or was it '03?)--I was impressed that Lynne Ramsay didn't hold back from the more disturbing aspects of the novel. The film is one of many indie films from the late 90s-early 00s that I would love to see on blu-ray, even if there was a Region B blu-ray!

[Blu Monday]

Originally Posted by RiderNation

I love the source novel by Alan Warner, so I was very pleased with the film adaptation when I saw it in the theatre back in '02 (or was it '03?)--I was impressed that Lynne Ramsay didn't hold back from the more disturbing aspects of the novel. The film is one of many indie films from the late 90s-early 00s that I would love to see on blu-ray, even if there was a Region B blu-ray!

Thanks for the reminder that this great film was based on a novel - I'm going to try to read this book soon.

Yes, IIRC MC was in theaters around 2003 - I remember seeing it then, at a small indy theater in my area. It definitely never hit the mainstream cinemas (at least not in the U.S.).

[RedbeardS]

One of my favorite movies. Saw it completely alone in a huge theater on New Year's Day and it blew my mind. Went back and saw it again that same night, then many midnight screenings to come. Distinctly remember becoming aware of its brilliance about 20 minutes in. Also distinctly remember being underwhelmed by the DVD release by Palm. Not sure if the problem was theirs or if it's the type of movie that doesn't 'play' on a TV -- jaw-dropping cinematography and scant dialogue often suffer without a giant screen. Still, it's time for Criterion or Masters of Cinema to give this movie a proper blu-ray release. There's no other film remotely like it.

[Buscemi]

Used to have the DVD of this one. Recommended for anyone interested in visiting Spain.

Too bad this one's with Lionsgate (Palm was a sub-label of theirs).

[AnamorphicWidescreen]

Huge fan of Morvern Callar - extremely underrated. This needs to be put on Blu, preferably by the Criterion Collection.

[Cinesimon]

It still blows my mind that this and Ratcatcher remain on DVD - which is tragic, given how gorgeous those two films are.

[Gacivory]

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