Booksmart (2019) - Blu-ray Forum

Leonidas King · 05-28-2019, 03:16 AM

20th Century Fox assuring it's BD release as a Blu-ray + Digital only for a Fall release.

Preorder

Special Features and Technical Specs:

- Audio Commentary by Olivia Wilde
- Booksmart: The Next "Best High School Comedy"
- Pliés and Jazz Hands: The Dance Fantasy
- Dressing Booksmart
- Deleted Scenes
- Gallery
- Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature

cinephile69 · 05-28-2019, 03:22 AM

Did anybody see this, and if so, is it any good? I'm aware of the extremely high reviews, but the trailer didn't really work for me. But I thought Blockers looked bad last year, and I ended up enjoying that.

BigPudge · 05-28-2019, 03:47 AM

This was a netflix produced movie... what is the story as to why this one got a theatrical run (a REAL theatrical run) and now a physical media release? Either way, i really hope this can continue with future netflix movies. Sadly it is underperforming at the box office, which doesn't inspire confidence in future netflix theatrical runs. I saw it, it isn't bad. I didn't find it as good as the reviews would have you believe, but enjoyable.

Snicket · 05-28-2019, 04:16 AM

I absolutely loved this movie, it’s a better, non-creepy version of Superbad. Also one of the best soundtracks in a long while.

cheez avenger · 05-28-2019, 04:25 AM

That soundtrack was bangin'!

mredman · 05-28-2019, 04:34 AM

So Billie Lourd stole this movie.

Leonidas King · 05-28-2019, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by BigPudge

This was a netflix produced movie... what is the story as to why this one got a theatrical run (a REAL theatrical run) and now a physical media release? Either way, i really hope this can continue with future netflix movies. Sadly it is underperforming at the box office, which doesn't inspire confidence in future netflix theatrical runs. I saw it, it isn't bad. I didn't find it as good as the reviews would have you believe, but enjoyable.

Correction.

Here in the states is under Annapurna Pictures (Fox releases on home video).

It is a Netflix film internationally (I think France).

BigPudge · 05-28-2019, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Leonidas_King

Correction.

Here in the states is under Annapurna Pictures (Fox releases on home video).

It is a Netflix film internationally (I think France).

Ah... so it wasn't financed by Netflix the way the ones that don't get traditional releases are?

I just wish i could buy copies of certain netflix movies!

bluesparrow · 05-28-2019, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by cinephile69

Did anybody see this, and if so, is it any good? I'm aware of the extremely high reviews, but the trailer didn't really work for me. But I thought Blockers looked bad last year, and I ended up enjoying that.

I was very disappointed with Booksmart. I liked the trailer a lot but the actual film just wasn't very funny IMO. It just didn't feel very realistic or grounded, and I wasn't very sympathetic to the characters. There's no real stakes for anyone in the movie. Just a bunch of rich kids who are all going to good colleges who are mildly upset they didn't have enough fun in high school.

It wasn't boring though, and the humor might be more up your alley so your mileage may vary.

Leonidas King · 05-28-2019, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by bluesparrow

I was very disappointed with Booksmart. I liked the trailer a lot but the actual film just wasn't very funny IMO. It just didn't feel very realistic or grounded, and I wasn't very sympathetic to the characters. There's no real stakes for anyone in the movie. Just a bunch of rich kids who are all going to good colleges who are mildly upset they didn't have enough fun in high school.

It wasn't boring though, and the humor might be more up your alley so your mileage may vary.

While I liked the movie and found it slightly funny and amusing at times I must agree that there was no charisma or wit coming from these characters. Even at times the two leads could seem just a tad obnoxious.

BluCollector13 · 05-28-2019, 10:56 AM

An Annapurna release that isn't a Blu/DVD/HD combo pack. Never thought I'd see that day.

Day one release here. Saw it this afternoon and nearly broke my rib cage from how hard I was laughing.

MifuneFan · 05-28-2019, 12:22 PM

Obviously when it comes to comedy, opinions will vary, but I loved Booksmart. One of the best comedies of the year, if not the last few years. Great writing, and casting.

Edit: This is what I wrote in the movie thread.

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

This was amazing. I'd say it's a damn near perfect comedy. I loved pretty much every second of it, and laughed pretty hard during a great deal of it. The two leads have incredible chemistry, and there's a lot of memorable side characters as well. The movie is also supported by a pretty great soundtrack, that was used very nicely to enhance several scenes.

I won't give anything away, but there's some really cool things they do in this movie that really separates it from your average comedy. The swimming pool scene in particular is my favorite. It's beautifully filmed, and it runs the gamut of emotions.

I wouldn't say this movie reinvents anything in the comedy world, but Olivia's Wilde's debut film certainly breathes some fresh air into it. It's a hilarious movie, but also one with some genuinely-earned emotional moments. I didn't know what to expect with this. The trailer looked amusing, but didn't quite hook me. Now having seen it, I'd consider it an instant-classic, and the most fun I've had in a theater in a long time.

5/5

MifuneFan · 05-28-2019, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigPudge

This was a netflix produced movie... what is the story as to why this one got a theatrical run (a REAL theatrical run) and now a physical media release? Either way, i really hope this can continue with future netflix movies. Sadly it is underperforming at the box office, which doesn't inspire confidence in future netflix theatrical runs. I saw it, it isn't bad. I didn't find it as good as the reviews would have you believe, but enjoyable.

It wasn't a Netflix produced movie. They got the rights to it internationally.

CQD84 · 05-28-2019, 01:58 PM

Saw it this weekend. Day one purchase for me. One of the best movies of the year so far.

CreasyBear · 05-28-2019, 02:07 PM

Day one. Loved this movie. Best of the year so far.

Britnasty · 05-28-2019, 06:52 PM

Day one.

Currently my favorite movie of the year.

kidcwithaperiod · 06-02-2019, 08:10 PM

Are Fox Blu-ray's usually region free? It seems there's a pre-order for a DVD copy over here in the UK but no sight of a Blu-ray. If I import it, what are the chances it'll work? Thanks

CrazyBlu-RayFan · 06-02-2019, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by kidcwithaperiod

Are Fox Blu-ray's usually region free? It seems there's a pre-order for a DVD copy over here in the UK but no sight of a Blu-ray. If I import it, what are the chances it'll work? Thanks

Pretty good chance it's region free, especially since Disney owns Fox now.

craigbarr2003 · 06-02-2019, 11:39 PM

I liked this movie quite a bit. Saying that, it was UAR's third release (all this year) and third straight underperformer. Two of them, BOOKSMART and MISSING LINK deserved to make money. The other, THE HUSTLE, not so much. I mostly like Megan's taste in material, but she doesn't know what she's doing from a marketing standpoint or greenlighting production budgets (see VICE, among others). CHILD'S PLAY, BAD TRIP, and the animated ADDAMS FAMILY should have some mild success, but they really need BOND 25 to go gangbusters next year to keep it afloat since it markets itself.

kuzronk · 06-02-2019, 11:41 PM

Sorry to Bother You did super well for them though.

05-28-2019, 03:22 AM	#2
cinephile69 Banned Member since:May 2019	Did anybody see this, and if so, is it any good? I'm aware of the extremely high reviews, but the trailer didn't really work for me. But I thought Blockers looked bad last year, and I ended up enjoying that.

05-28-2019, 03:47 AM	#3
BigPudge Power Member Member since:Dec 2010 4K collection:468 Blu-ray collection:3329 DVD collection:1434	This was a netflix produced movie... what is the story as to why this one got a theatrical run (a REAL theatrical run) and now a physical media release? Either way, i really hope this can continue with future netflix movies. Sadly it is underperforming at the box office, which doesn't inspire confidence in future netflix theatrical runs. I saw it, it isn't bad. I didn't find it as good as the reviews would have you believe, but enjoyable.

05-28-2019, 04:16 AM	#4
Snicket Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2010 4K collection:621 Blu-ray collection:1162 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:56	I absolutely loved this movie, it’s a better, non-creepy version of Superbad. Also one of the best soundtracks in a long while.

05-28-2019, 04:25 AM	#5
cheez avenger Blu-ray Champion Member since:Dec 2009 4K collection:804 Blu-ray collection:1583 Trading Score:9	That soundtrack was bangin'!

05-28-2019, 04:34 AM	#6
mredman Banned Member since:Jun 2008 Blu-ray collection:13 Blu-ray reviews:7	So Billie Lourd stole this movie.

05-28-2019, 10:56 AM	#11
BluCollector13 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2015 Location:Los Angeles, CA 4K collection:292 Blu-ray collection:2166 DVD collection:1392 MA collection:184 Digital collection:126 iTunes collection:205 Prime collection:13	An Annapurna release that isn't a Blu/DVD/HD combo pack. Never thought I'd see that day. Day one release here. Saw it this afternoon and nearly broke my rib cage from how hard I was laughing.

05-28-2019, 01:58 PM	#14
CQD84 Senior Member Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Wisconsin 4K collection:64 Blu-ray collection:574	Saw it this weekend. Day one purchase for me. One of the best movies of the year so far.

05-28-2019, 02:07 PM	#15
CreasyBear Blu-ray Count Member since:Apr 2019 Trading Score:115	Day one. Loved this movie. Best of the year so far.

05-28-2019, 06:52 PM	#16
Britnasty Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Milwaukee, WI 4K collection:721 Blu-ray collection:1920 Trading Score:574	Day one. Currently my favorite movie of the year.

06-02-2019, 08:10 PM	#17
kidcwithaperiod Active Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2016 Location:England, United Kingdom 4K collection:620 Blu-ray collection:3769 DVD collection:25 Digital collection:62	Are Fox Blu-ray's usually region free? It seems there's a pre-order for a DVD copy over here in the UK but no sight of a Blu-ray. If I import it, what are the chances it'll work? Thanks

06-02-2019, 11:39 PM	#19
craigbarr2003 Special Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2019 Location:Los Angeles 4K collection:849 Blu-ray collection:5925 Trading Score:17	I liked this movie quite a bit. Saying that, it was UAR's third release (all this year) and third straight underperformer. Two of them, BOOKSMART and MISSING LINK deserved to make money. The other, THE HUSTLE, not so much. I mostly like Megan's taste in material, but she doesn't know what she's doing from a marketing standpoint or greenlighting production budgets (see VICE, among others). CHILD'S PLAY, BAD TRIP, and the animated ADDAMS FAMILY should have some mild success, but they really need BOND 25 to go gangbusters next year to keep it afloat since it markets itself.

06-02-2019, 11:41 PM	#20
kuzronk Power Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2016 Location:Australia 4K collection:201 Blu-ray collection:1217 DVD collection:117	Sorry to Bother You did super well for them though.

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