The Big Country (1958) (Special Edition) - Blu-ray Forum

Akijama · 05-03-2017, 04:11 PM

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Coming Soon on DVD and Blu-ray!
Special 2-Disc Edition - Loaded with Extras!

The Big Country (1958)
Starring Gregory Peck, Jean Simmons, Charlton Heston, Carroll Baker, Burl Ives, Charles Bickford, Alfonso Bedoya and Chuck Connors - Shot by Franz Planer (The Children's Hour) - Produced & Directed by William Wyler (Ben-Hur)

Special Features:
• Audio Commentary by Film Historian Christopher Frayling
• Directed by William Wyler - 60 Minute Documentary
• Interview with Catherine Wyler
• Interview with Cecilia Peck
• Interview with Fraser C. Heston
• Interview with Carey Peck
• Interview with Anthony Peck
• Fun in the Country - Featurette
• Larry Cohen on Chuck Connors
• William Wyler Trailer Gallery
• Animated Image Gallery
• Original Theatrical Trailer
• TV Spot

Oscar Winner: Best Supporting Actor (Ives)
Golden Globe Winner: Best Supporting Actor (Ives)
Oscar Nominee: Best Score (Jerome Moross)

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rocknblues81 · 05-03-2017, 04:16 PM

Damn. I just bought this movie 2 nights ago!

I only paid 6 bucks for it and so I'll probably buy this edition also.

Member-222782 · 05-03-2017, 04:21 PM

Didn't Warner release this?

rocknblues81 · 05-03-2017, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by cine74

Didn't Warner release this?

Yes. A near bare bones release. It's a really good film though. Ives is great and Jean Simmons was beautiful in it. Conners amusing also. Totally different from his character from The Rifleman.

HD Goofnut · 05-03-2017, 04:37 PM

Unless this is a new 4K master I will stick with the original MGM release especially since it has the original audio.

yellowcakeuf6 · 05-03-2017, 04:49 PM

Wasn't there an issue with the MGM going too far with unsqueezing the anamorphic image resulting in a bit of a stretched look?

HD Goofnut · 05-03-2017, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by yellowcakeuf6

Wasn't there an issue with the MGM going too far with unsqueezing the anamorphic image resulting in a bit of a stretched look?

Looks fine to me: http://caps-a-holic.com/c.php?d1=623...0&a=1&go=0&l=1

yellowcakeuf6 · 05-03-2017, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Looks fine to me: http://caps-a-holic.com/c.php?d1=623...0&a=1&go=0&l=1

I'm talking about comments made by experts in the field, such as Robert Harris. From what I remember it may not be every shot.

HD Goofnut · 05-03-2017, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by yellowcakeuf6

I'm talking about comments made by experts in the field, such as Robert Harris. From what I remember it may not be every shot.

If it is an issue it must be extremely minor, brief, or both.

yellowcakeuf6 · 05-03-2017, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

If it is an issue it must be extremely minor, brief, or both.

Yeah, I don't think there was any resolution either. I remember Harris was looking into it but I don't remember if he had any final thoughts/confirmation. Maybe someone else knows.

MifuneFan · 05-03-2017, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by cine74

Didn't Warner release this?

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Originally Posted by rocknblues81

Yes. A near bare bones release. It's a really good film though. Ives is great and Jean Simmons was beautiful in it. Conners amusing also. Totally different from his character from The Rifleman.

Previous release was from MGM

Sinbad75 · 05-03-2017, 05:29 PM

The extras here are great, and probably worth a double dip. I have the exclusive Wal-Mart release from a couple years back which is a pretty nice transfer except for problems in the dark/night scenes. They suffered from strobing and possibly macroblocking which made those scenes difficult to watch. If KL's release is a new transfer or authoring, I am in. Maybe not if the same transfer from the Wal-Mart exclusive is used. MisterLime?

dancerslegs · 05-03-2017, 06:08 PM

This one is screaming for an isolated score, seeing as how it's one of the best ever written for a Western.

rocknblues81 · 05-03-2017, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Previous release was from MGM

I just double checked and you're correct.

rocknblues81 · 05-03-2017, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Looks fine to me: http://caps-a-holic.com/c.php?d1=623...0&a=1&go=0&l=1

Jeez! That UK DVD looks terrible.

dommie · 05-03-2017, 07:04 PM

I have the MGM release. Kino Lorber on this one and do we know if it is a new transfer?

javi92 · 05-03-2017, 09:32 PM

Been a while since I've watched the MGM disc, but I remember the transfer being pretty darn solid (any stretching notwithstanding).

HonestJohn · 05-03-2017, 09:43 PM

RICKBONDOO7 · 05-03-2017, 10:32 PM

Looks like a Double Dip. This movie is worth it. It's Great !! Hope it's a NEW Restoration or 4k Please !

jlk5844 · 05-03-2017, 11:39 PM

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/scree...691&position=1

That does look stretched. Hopefully that's fixed on this release.

05-03-2017, 04:16 PM	#2
rocknblues81 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Shithole USA 4K collection:396 Blu-ray collection:2583 DVD collection:521 Digital collection:474 Trading Score:47	Damn. I just bought this movie 2 nights ago! I only paid 6 bucks for it and so I'll probably buy this edition also.

05-03-2017, 04:21 PM	#3
Member-222782 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jun 2012 4K collection:645 Blu-ray collection:4556 DVD collection:474 Trading Score:140	Didn't Warner release this?

05-03-2017, 04:37 PM	#5
HD Goofnut Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Far, Far Away Home Theater Gallery:114 4K collection:743 Blu-ray collection:2373 DVD collection:128 MA collection:751 Digital collection:1091 Prime collection:598 Blu-ray reviews:133 Trading Score:39	Unless this is a new 4K master I will stick with the original MGM release especially since it has the original audio.

05-03-2017, 04:49 PM	#6
yellowcakeuf6 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2008 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 16	Wasn't there an issue with the MGM going too far with unsqueezing the anamorphic image resulting in a bit of a stretched look?

05-03-2017, 05:29 PM	#12
Sinbad75 Expert Member Member since:Sep 2009 4K collection:28 Blu-ray collection:624	The extras here are great, and probably worth a double dip. I have the exclusive Wal-Mart release from a couple years back which is a pretty nice transfer except for problems in the dark/night scenes. They suffered from strobing and possibly macroblocking which made those scenes difficult to watch. If KL's release is a new transfer or authoring, I am in. Maybe not if the same transfer from the Wal-Mart exclusive is used. MisterLime?

05-03-2017, 06:08 PM	#13
dancerslegs Expert Member Member since:Jun 2016 Location:Atlanta, GA USA	This one is screaming for an isolated score, seeing as how it's one of the best ever written for a Western.

05-03-2017, 07:04 PM	#16
dommie Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2010 Location:So Cal 4K collection:28 Blu-ray collection:311 DVD collection:29	I have the MGM release. Kino Lorber on this one and do we know if it is a new transfer?

05-03-2017, 09:32 PM	#17
javi92 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2013 4K collection:300 Blu-ray collection:4969 DVD collection:875	Been a while since I've watched the MGM disc, but I remember the transfer being pretty darn solid (any stretching notwithstanding).

05-03-2017, 09:43 PM	#18
HonestJohn Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2011 Location:The Final Frontier ... 4K collection:419 Blu-ray collection:547 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:2

05-03-2017, 10:32 PM	#19
RICKBONDOO7 Special Member Member since:Jul 2011 Location:NEW JERSEY 4K collection:68 Blu-ray collection:809 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews:92	Looks like a Double Dip. This movie is worth it. It's Great !! Hope it's a NEW Restoration or 4k Please !

05-03-2017, 11:39 PM	#20
jlk5844 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011 Location:Arizona, USA 4K collection:235 Blu-ray collection:2401 DVD collection:463 Digital collection:3 Trading Score:95	https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/scree...691&position=1 That does look stretched. Hopefully that's fixed on this release.

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