The Gambler (1974) - May 26, 2021 - Imprint #49 - Blu-ray Forum

DawnShadow · 02-26-2021, 07:38 AM

Pre-order : https://viavision.com.au/shop/the-gambler-1974/

movielib · 02-26-2021, 12:13 PM

I've been waiting a long time for this. I thought when the (decent but inferior) remake came out it might be released but that didn't happen.

Monterey Jack · 02-26-2021, 06:34 PM

Fantastic! I watched the original film on Netflix the same day I saw the remake in theaters back in 2014, and it's a superb movie (the remake is very good as well, but the original is better). Looking forward to this, especially that sweet 70s artwork on the slip.

Shanghai Express · 02-27-2021, 09:22 PM

Miss Imprint if you’re reading this please remove “James Caan in” from the slipcover. It’s misplaced and awkwardly leads into the lengthy tagline instead of the title. Thanks x

Schu · 02-28-2021, 11:22 PM

Awesome news... but I wonder if it will be better than the copy I already have???

Monterey Jack · 03-16-2021, 04:35 PM

Any idea when Deep Discount will be getting copies?

EDIT: They have pre-orders already.

https://www.deepdiscount.com/the-gambler/9337369024769

Now, to wait for a good coupon...

Gonvik · 03-19-2021, 07:01 PM

Imprint with these great releases... definitely picking it up.

Monterey Jack · 04-12-2021, 07:08 PM

Pre-ordered with a 10% coupon at Deep Discount, so it came to about $30 and change.

Looking forward to it.

Purploros · 05-20-2021, 05:17 PM

My preorder from Deep Discount just shipped.

Monterey Jack · 05-20-2021, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Purploros

My preorder from Deep Discount just shipped.

Me too.

Scahom1 · 05-22-2021, 09:03 PM

Just arrived today! Can't wait to dive into the special features and commentary later tonight.

larrys · 05-23-2021, 01:10 PM

I received my copy yesterday from Import CDs and I watched it last night. I am only a small collector and I am NOT an expert on PQ.

As you would expect for a BD, there is a big improvement in sharpness and detail as compared to the ancient DVD I have. The bad news is there is a lot of speckling. A lot. Obviously, it is most visible during the darker scenes. Unfortunately, it is most distracting during the Vic Tayback scene, which is a pivotal scene in the film.

As a small collector I am always happy to upgrade a DVD and The Gambler is one of my favorite performances by James Caan. For me, in his peak leading man era (post The Godfather through, let's say, Misery in 1990) his two best roles were in this and, of course, Thief.

Monterey Jack · 05-23-2021, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by larrys

As you would expect for a BD, there is a big improvement in sharpness and detail as compared to the ancient DVD I have. The bad news is there is a lot of speckling. A lot. Obviously, it is most visible during the darker scenes. Unfortunately, it is most distracting during the Vic Tayback scene, which is a pivotal scene in the film.

I'll take print damage over egregious DNR any day of the week.

Monterey Jack · 05-24-2021, 05:04 PM

Got my copy today. Slip is mostly immaculate, except for a tiny dimple between the words "they" and "break" on the back cover. Looking forward to watching it.

Monterey Jack · 05-25-2021, 06:45 PM

Watched it today, and while the print utilized has an awful lot of speckling and other minor damage, the overall clarity of the image makes it a worthy HD upgrade. Watched most of the extras (the interview with the assistant film editor is an ACTUAL, IN-PERSON INTERVIEW, and not some shoddy Zoom call or montage of film clips with a voiceover narration

), and overall I'm thrilled with the presentation and being able to add this awesome slice of 70s cinema to my collection.

Also ordered the steelbook release of the solid 2014 remake, which is under $10 on Amazon right now for those who want to check it out.

marblearch · 05-30-2021, 01:53 PM

Just watched it and thumbs up from me. Had only seen the remake before and i hated it without even having the original to compare against. But this was the business. Caan is fantastic. Also early cameo appearances from James Woods as a weasel bank clerk and M Emmet Walsh. Blu ray pq was good retaining the film like feel without any 'enhancing'. Audio balance was fine at 2.0. It's breaking my finances but hope Viavision keep them coming.

thornhill · 06-29-2021, 02:45 PM

Watched this last night on The Criterion Channel, and I loved it. I had been thinking about blind buying this disc, but the cost on a blind buy gives me pause. I definitely want to add this to the collection, but I'm kind of hoping it gets a stateside release.

jkoffman · 06-29-2021, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thornhill

Watched this last night on The Criterion Channel, and I loved it. I had been thinking about blind buying this disc, but the cost on a blind buy gives me pause. I definitely want to add this to the collection, but I'm kind of hoping it gets a stateside release.

blowitoutahere on ebay has consistently had some of the best prices I've seen for Imprint titles shipped to the U.S., and currently has a "buy 2 get 15% off" deal as well. Priced at $29.00.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/39338670580...0AAOSwx6JgwIac

thornhill · 06-29-2021, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkoffman

blowitoutahere on ebay has consistently had some of the best prices I've seen for Imprint titles shipped to the U.S., and currently has a "buy 2 get 15% off" deal as well. Priced at $29.00.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/39338670580...0AAOSwx6JgwIac

Thanks for the tip! I'll go have a look.

jkoffman · 06-29-2021, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thornhill

Thanks for the tip! I'll go have a look.

Roger, Thornhill.

02-26-2021, 07:38 AM	#1
DawnShadow Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2014 4K collection:103 Blu-ray collection:851 DVD collection:181 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:223	The Gambler (1974) - May 26, 2021 - Imprint #49 Pre-order : https://viavision.com.au/shop/the-gambler-1974/

02-26-2021, 12:13 PM	#2
movielib Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Madison, WI	I've been waiting a long time for this. I thought when the (decent but inferior) remake came out it might be released but that didn't happen.

02-26-2021, 06:34 PM	#3
Monterey Jack Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Oct 2011 Trading Score:709	Fantastic! I watched the original film on Netflix the same day I saw the remake in theaters back in 2014, and it's a superb movie (the remake is very good as well, but the original is better). Looking forward to this, especially that sweet 70s artwork on the slip.

02-27-2021, 09:22 PM	#4
Shanghai Express Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Nov 2016 Location:New York 4K collection:70 Blu-ray collection:588 DVD collection:214	Miss Imprint if you’re reading this please remove “James Caan in” from the slipcover. It’s misplaced and awkwardly leads into the lengthy tagline instead of the title. Thanks x

02-28-2021, 11:22 PM	#5
Schu Active Member Member since:Jan 2012	Awesome news... but I wonder if it will be better than the copy I already have???

03-16-2021, 04:35 PM	#6
Monterey Jack Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Oct 2011 Trading Score:709	Any idea when Deep Discount will be getting copies? EDIT: They have pre-orders already. https://www.deepdiscount.com/the-gambler/9337369024769 Now, to wait for a good coupon...

03-19-2021, 07:01 PM	#7
Gonvik Member Member since:Mar 2013 4K collection:762 Blu-ray collection:3462 DVD collection:27 Digital collection:3 Blu-ray reviews: 1	Imprint with these great releases... definitely picking it up.

04-12-2021, 07:08 PM	#8
Monterey Jack Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Oct 2011 Trading Score:709	Pre-ordered with a 10% coupon at Deep Discount, so it came to about $30 and change. Looking forward to it.

05-20-2021, 05:17 PM	#9
Purploros Senior Member Member since:Jan 2018 4K collection:113 Blu-ray collection:291 Trading Score:7	My preorder from Deep Discount just shipped.

05-22-2021, 09:03 PM	#11
Scahom1 Active Member Member since:Dec 2013 4K collection:199 Blu-ray collection:532 DVD collection:171 Trading Score:15	Just arrived today! Can't wait to dive into the special features and commentary later tonight.

05-23-2021, 01:10 PM	#12
larrys Senior Member Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Charlotte, NC 4K collection:29 Blu-ray collection:604 DVD collection:17 Prime collection:27 Blu-ray reviews:1	I received my copy yesterday from Import CDs and I watched it last night. I am only a small collector and I am NOT an expert on PQ. As you would expect for a BD, there is a big improvement in sharpness and detail as compared to the ancient DVD I have. The bad news is there is a lot of speckling. A lot. Obviously, it is most visible during the darker scenes. Unfortunately, it is most distracting during the Vic Tayback scene, which is a pivotal scene in the film. As a small collector I am always happy to upgrade a DVD and The Gambler is one of my favorite performances by James Caan. For me, in his peak leading man era (post The Godfather through, let's say, Misery in 1990) his two best roles were in this and, of course, Thief.

05-24-2021, 05:04 PM	#14
Monterey Jack Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Oct 2011 Trading Score:709	Got my copy today. Slip is mostly immaculate, except for a tiny dimple between the words "they" and "break" on the back cover. Looking forward to watching it.

05-25-2021, 06:45 PM	#15
Monterey Jack Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Oct 2011 Trading Score:709	Watched it today, and while the print utilized has an awful lot of speckling and other minor damage, the overall clarity of the image makes it a worthy HD upgrade. Watched most of the extras (the interview with the assistant film editor is an ACTUAL, IN-PERSON INTERVIEW, and not some shoddy Zoom call or montage of film clips with a voiceover narration ), and overall I'm thrilled with the presentation and being able to add this awesome slice of 70s cinema to my collection. Also ordered the steelbook release of the solid 2014 remake, which is under $10 on Amazon right now for those who want to check it out.

05-30-2021, 01:53 PM	#16
marblearch Senior Member Member since:Jul 2010 Blu-ray reviews:35	Just watched it and thumbs up from me. Had only seen the remake before and i hated it without even having the original to compare against. But this was the business. Caan is fantastic. Also early cameo appearances from James Woods as a weasel bank clerk and M Emmet Walsh. Blu ray pq was good retaining the film like feel without any 'enhancing'. Audio balance was fine at 2.0. It's breaking my finances but hope Viavision keep them coming.

06-29-2021, 02:45 PM	#17
thornhill Senior Member Member since:Sep 2011 Location:Los Angeles, Ca. 4K collection:670 Blu-ray collection:1798 DVD collection:116	Watched this last night on The Criterion Channel, and I loved it. I had been thinking about blind buying this disc, but the cost on a blind buy gives me pause. I definitely want to add this to the collection, but I'm kind of hoping it gets a stateside release.

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