Burt (Reynolds) in Blu - Blu-ray Forum

Bluray_ne1 · 03-07-2009, 03:11 PM

As a youth during the 70's & early 80's, one of my favorite actors was Burt Reynolds. I grew up on Smokey and the Bandit, Cannonball Run and the like. Most of his movies, though generally not Oscar-caliber performances (with the notable exception of his role in Boogie Nights), were entertaining and memorable.

After performing a search of Burt's films on Blu-Ray, I was dismayed to discover only two in which he had significant roles, Deliverance and (yikes) In The Name Of The King.

I'd really like to see classics like Sharkey's Machine, Stick, Hooper and The Longest Yard come to Blu. Those were his four best films IMO. His "relationship" films are worth mentioning as well, like Starting Over, Best Friends and The Man Who Loved Women.

Blu-Ron · 03-07-2009, 03:15 PM

Ahhh...summer of 77. If it wasn't for Star Wars, Smokey and the Bandit would have been the box office champ! First day purchase on Blu for me.

Bluray_ne1 · 03-07-2009, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu-Ron

Ahhh...summer of 77. If it wasn't for Star Wars, Smokey and the Bandit would have been the box office champ! First day purchase on Blu for me.

I just saw it recently on one of the HD Movie channels and it looked fantastic. PQ was very good.

Blu-Ron · 03-07-2009, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluray_ne1

I just saw it recently on one of the HD Movie channels and it looked fantastic. PQ was very good.

Yeah, pretty much any movie thats mostly shot outside will look fantastic! That's why I can't wait for Speilberg's DUEL.

Pirate King · 03-08-2009, 01:16 AM

East bound and down, loaded up and truckin... Would love Smokey and the Bandit on Blu. BTW, Jackie Gleason was great.

lnh_boy · 03-08-2009, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluray_ne1

I just saw it recently on one of the HD Movie channels and it looked fantastic. PQ was very good.

Same here... saw the whole trilogy back to back to back on UniversalHD. I'd definately pick up the first one on Blu, maybe all three in a box set if the price was cheap enough.

ZatoichiX1 · 03-08-2009, 01:28 AM

Gotta go with SHARKEY'S MACHINE... awesome cop thriller and features the great Henry Silva!!!

FindYourWay · 03-08-2009, 03:38 PM

Smokey and The Bandit ROCKS!
Reynolds is cool. Really cool.

Linkmon · 03-08-2009, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluray_ne1

As a youth during the 70's & early 80's, one of my favorite actors was Burt Reynolds. I grew up on Smokey and the Bandit, Cannonball Run and the like. Most of his movies, though generally not Oscar-caliber performances (with the notable exception of his role in Boogie Nights), were entertaining and memorable.

After performing a search of Burt's films on Blu-Ray, I was dismayed to discover only two in which he had significant roles, Deliverance and (yikes) In The Name Of The King.

I'd really like to see classics like Sharkey's Machine, Stick, Hooper and The Longest Yard come to Blu. Those were his four best films IMO. His "relationship" films are worth mentioning as well, like Starting Over, Best Friends and The Man Who Loved Women.

How about "The End" with him and Dom Deluise. One of the funniest movies ever made!! I would love Smokey and Bandit come to Blu too. And of course The Cannonball Run!!

Bluray_ne1 · 03-08-2009, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Linkmon

How about "The End" with him and Dom Deluise. One of the funniest movies ever made!! I would love Smokey and Bandit come to Blu too. And of course The Cannonball Run!!

Another good one! Burt has great comedic timing and was part of what made those films so funny. Dom was hilarious!

Edo · 03-08-2009, 04:49 PM

blu dont like Burt

AKORIS · 03-08-2009, 05:13 PM

I love THE END!---gotta be one of the most under-appreciated comedies of
all time!!

I would also love to get HOOPER and SHARKEY'S MACHINE on blu-ray-- these titles aren't even available widescreen on dvd--- just crummy, pan-and-scan
early releases...

I think Burt Reynolds is a victim of making a load of crummy flicks in the mid-
eighties that sank his career after making a lot of great movies the prior
decade.

Bluray_ne1 · 03-10-2009, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by AKORIS

I think Burt Reynolds is a victim of making a load of crummy flicks in the mid-
eighties that sank his career after making a lot of great movies the prior decade.

I agree...except how much of a victim can you be if you agree to do them?

Burt was the man though. His best work was definitely in the 70's and early 80's. If you would have told me back then that he would one day win a Golden Globe and an Oscar nomination for a movie about the porn industry, I would have said you were nuts. I'm glad to see he's still finding work.

DutchBoy · 03-10-2009, 07:48 PM

Skywalker · 03-10-2009, 08:12 PM

White Lightning and Gator.

P@t_Mtl · 03-11-2009, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu-Ron

Ahhh...summer of 77. If it wasn't for Star Wars, Smokey and the Bandit would have been the box office champ! First day purchase on Blu for me.

Smokey made more money then Saturday Night Fever?

P@t_Mtl · 03-11-2009, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ZatoichiX1

Gotta go with SHARKEY'S MACHINE... awesome cop thriller and features the great Henry Silva!!!

It's been years since I've seen it, that and City Heat with Clint Eastwood

PH3AR · 03-11-2009, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluray_ne1

As a youth during the 70's & early 80's, one of my favorite actors was Burt Reynolds. I grew up on Smokey and the Bandit, Cannonball Run and the like. Most of his movies, though generally not Oscar-caliber performances (with the notable exception of his role in Boogie Nights), were entertaining and memorable.

After performing a search of Burt's films on Blu-Ray, I was dismayed to discover only two in which he had significant roles, Deliverance and (yikes) In The Name Of The King.

I'd really like to see classics like Sharkey's Machine, Stick, Hooper and The Longest Yard come to Blu. Those were his four best films IMO. His "relationship" films are worth mentioning as well, like Starting Over, Best Friends and The Man Who Loved Women.

+1 loved to see alot on his films on blu and i really want smokey and the bandit on blu!

andyman1970 · 03-11-2009, 05:25 PM

I would love to see Boogie Nights on Blu, with a 7.1 DTS HD master audio soundtrack for the music.

P@t_Mtl · 03-11-2009, 05:31 PM

No love for Burt covered in grease?

03-07-2009, 03:11 PM	#1
Bluray_ne1 Special Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Near Seattle Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:114 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:28	Burt (Reynolds) in Blu As a youth during the 70's & early 80's, one of my favorite actors was Burt Reynolds. I grew up on Smokey and the Bandit, Cannonball Run and the like. Most of his movies, though generally not Oscar-caliber performances (with the notable exception of his role in Boogie Nights), were entertaining and memorable. After performing a search of Burt's films on Blu-Ray, I was dismayed to discover only two in which he had significant roles, Deliverance and (yikes) In The Name Of The King. I'd really like to see classics like Sharkey's Machine, Stick, Hooper and The Longest Yard come to Blu. Those were his four best films IMO. His "relationship" films are worth mentioning as well, like Starting Over, Best Friends and The Man Who Loved Women.

03-08-2009, 01:16 AM	#5
Pirate King Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Texas Home Theater Gallery:25 Blu-ray collection:1851 Blu-ray reviews: 4	East bound and down, loaded up and truckin... Would love Smokey and the Bandit on Blu. BTW, Jackie Gleason was great. Last edited by Pirate King; 03-08-2009 at 01:19 AM.

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03-07-2009, 03:15 PM	#2
Blu-Ron Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:40 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	Ahhh...summer of 77. If it wasn't for Star Wars, Smokey and the Bandit would have been the box office champ! First day purchase on Blu for me.

03-08-2009, 01:28 AM	#7
ZatoichiX1 Member Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:746 Blu-ray collection:4603 DVD collection:610	Gotta go with SHARKEY'S MACHINE... awesome cop thriller and features the great Henry Silva!!!

03-08-2009, 03:38 PM	#8
FindYourWay Special Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:LA, CA	Smokey and The Bandit ROCKS! Reynolds is cool. Really cool.

03-08-2009, 04:49 PM	#11
Edo Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Chi-town Blu-ray reviews:13	blu dont like Burt

03-08-2009, 05:13 PM	#12
AKORIS Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Beautiful Pacific Northwest 4K collection:662 Blu-ray collection:3655 Blu-ray reviews:19	I love THE END!---gotta be one of the most under-appreciated comedies of all time!! I would also love to get HOOPER and SHARKEY'S MACHINE on blu-ray-- these titles aren't even available widescreen on dvd--- just crummy, pan-and-scan early releases... I think Burt Reynolds is a victim of making a load of crummy flicks in the mid- eighties that sank his career after making a lot of great movies the prior decade.

03-10-2009, 07:48 PM	#14
DutchBoy Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008 Location:R. Cucamonga, CA Blu Ray Steelbooks™: 22 Home Theater Gallery:31 Blu-ray collection:101 Trading Score:12

03-10-2009, 08:12 PM	#15
Skywalker Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Baton Rouge, LA. Blu-ray collection:23	White Lightning and Gator.

03-11-2009, 05:25 PM	#19
andyman1970 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Birmingham, Alabama, USA DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews: 45 Trading Score:7	I would love to see Boogie Nights on Blu, with a 7.1 DTS HD master audio soundtrack for the music.

03-11-2009, 05:31 PM	#20
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