The Abyss 4K UHD (1989)

[starmike]

More theaters are starting to show up on Fandango. Now the closest is Staten Island.

[Geoff D]

Originally Posted by milo bloom

I sometimes wish I could send myself a message back in time for DVDs like this and tell myself to get the open matte version when the widescreen one isn't 16x9.
It's probably not that many, but I at least would have been able to watch a slightly easier to display version rather than a zoomed in laserdisc transfer.

I think I’ve still got the 4:3 DVD also

[Dr. T]

Originally Posted by thebarnman

[Show spoiler]Is this the movie where the monster ends up being some water shape that moves around with a face on the end of it? It's not really a scary movie nor is it a monster movie at least the way I remember it.

If so, I think that's all there is about this movie. Excited to buy it the first time on DVD and I don't think I could ever buy it again.

Is there more to this movie other than that?

No, that's it exactly.

[Herry Dunston]

Originally Posted by mar3o

https://www.xrite.com/hue-test

Maybe it's because I'm using an IPS monitor, but having a 0/Perfect Score is quite impressive for me.

[DuaneB]

After yesterday's news:86arzw.jpg

[HeavyHitter]

Yippee.

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[cricepng]

Finally happening for real this time. And I will be in the States for a conference for the first 2-1/2 weeks of March so I can actually get this, True Lies, and Aliens all on release date without paying anything for forwarding to me overseas.

[SpacemanDoug]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

I think I’ve still got the 4:3 DVD also

This one is a case where I wouldn't mind watching a 4x3 version

It's a unique thing because of the fact Cameron supervised its creation so heavily

[Dave_6]

The ProRes trailer looks SO much better than the Youtube one. I hope the disc looks the same, or better. I know that's asking a lot though.

[SpazeBlue]

Originally Posted by thebarnman

[Show spoiler]Is this the movie where the monster ends up being some water shape that moves around with a face on the end of it? It's not really a scary movie nor is it a monster movie at least the way I remember it.

If so, I think that's all there is about this movie. Excited to buy it the first time on DVD and I don't think I could ever buy it again.

Is there more to this movie other than that?

That's from the movie, yes, but it's not supposed to be a scary monster movie. It's scifi with a bit of action/thriller, and there's a lot more to the movie than just that.

Trailer Restoration 10 - The Abyss (1989) - YouTube

[rubystone356]

Since Cameron was coming off from Aliens. I remember him saying that it was not a horror film when promoting the Abyss. That it was a love story.

Jacob

[Croweyes1121]

Hot off the presses…actual note that will come from James Cameron inside the 4K edition:

“In a move which will probably be considered more radical by purists, we are offering the film in both pan&scan Blu-ray and widescreen 4K UHD formats, despite the fact that it is an "ultimate collector’s edition"-type product. I am quite proud of the pan&scan 1080p transfer of the film, and believe it to be superior in many ways to the 4K UHD, due to…reasons. The film was shot in the Super-35 process to allow for improved video transfer, and the result is that the pan&scan transfer does not suffer many of the horrible cropping losses normally associated with a widescreen film. I feel it is the most dramatically involving and effective version of the film, even in the current ultra hi-res video medium. However, for those interested in the original framing and composition as it appeared on the big screen, or who simply don’t enjoy their eyes bleeding during the presentation, the 4K UHD version is offered as well”.

[chewbabka]

Originally Posted by Dave_6

The ProRes trailer looks SO much better than the Youtube one. I hope the disc looks the same, or better. I know that's asking a lot though.

Why would it be different from the disc?

[Croweyes1121]

Originally Posted by SpazeBlue

That's from the movie, yes, but it's not supposed to be a scary monster movie. It's scifi with a bit of action/thriller, and there's a lot more to the movie than just that.

The Abyss (1989) Trailer [35mm] (2K) - YouTube

I adore that trailer. I recreated it from scratch to bring it up to today’s standards. The “behind the scenes” sequences were cleaned manually frame by frame of dust, specks, etc. as was the closing animation. You can find it by searching “Trailer Restoration 10 - The Abyss (1989)” on YouTube.

[matbezlima]

Originally Posted by Croweyes1121

Hot off the presses…actual note that will come from James Cameron inside the 4K edition:

“In a move which will probably be considered more radical by purists, we are offering the film in both pan&scan Blu-ray and widescreen 4K UHD formats, despite the fact that it is an "ultimate collector’s edition"-type product. I am quite proud of the pan&scan 1080p transfer of the film, and believe it to be superior in many ways to the 4K UHD, due to…reasons. The film was shot in the Super-35 process to allow for improved video transfer, and the result is that the pan&scan transfer does not suffer many of the horrible cropping losses normally associated with a widescreen film. I feel it is the most dramatically involving and effective version of the film, even in the current ultra hi-res video medium. However, for those interested in the original framing and composition as it appeared on the big screen, or who simply don’t enjoy their eyes bleeding during the presentation, the 4K UHD version is offered as well”.

Say what you want about Cameron's revisionism in other elements, but he is actually respectful towards aspect ratios at least.

[SpacemanDoug]

Originally Posted by matbezlima

Say what you want about Cameron's revisionism in other elements, but he is actually respectful towards aspect ratios at least.

he admitted he highly regretted shooting The Terminator and Aliens in 1.85:1 because he hated anamorphic lenses but had no idea super 35 existed, but he never once attempted to try to change the composition or aspect ratio and left it as is, this is one thing I'm thankful for

[SpazeBlue]

Originally Posted by Croweyes1121

I adore that trailer. I recreated it from scratch to bring it up to today’s standards. The “behind the scenes” sequences were cleaned manually frame by frame of dust, specks, etc. as was the closing animation. You can find it by searching “Trailer Restoration 10 - The Abyss (1989)” on YouTube.

Yep, it's a great trailer. I thought you had done a restoration, but when I searched for it, the only other one to pop up was someone who did something similar, but had a watermark throughout the whole thing and put a subscribe popup near the end, so I just posted the regular one. Probably could've just checked your channel, lol. Fixed it.

[dommie]

Originally Posted by sojrner

I still have this DVD, with that chonky double-sized case. Have not looked at it in probably 5 years at least.

Same here. Bought it back in 2000 when it was originally released (so long ago, I think it was that year?). I remember going to Blockbuster on release day to grab one. Haven't looked at it in probably 10 years so I am not even sure if it will still play.

[SpacemanDoug]

Originally Posted by dommie

Same here. Bought it back in 2000 when it was originally released(so long ago, I think it was that year?). I remember going to Blockbuster on release day to grab one. Haven't looked at it in probably 10 years so I am not even sure if it will still play.

I find it funny even at the time it was considered sub par

[Resident Evil Labs]

Haven't seen this is decades, remember it being great but a little slow. But I was expecting an action film back then or maybe a horror movie. As an adult I'll love it, and in 4K!