The Criterion Collection - Page 37 - Blu-ray Forum

Jimbo976 · 05-01-2009, 04:20 PM

Well I just watched The Wages of Fear on Blu-ray and I have to say it is a very good movie. The Blu-ray looks quite good as well. I had never seen this movie but glad to have now.

ccfixx · 05-01-2009, 04:20 PM

Another confirmation of the "Benjamin Button" blu-ray packaging is posted over at CriterionForum.org by cdnchris, and he's the reviewer for the Criterion discs over there.

"The Blu-ray for Benjamin Button comes in a standard blue case with a cardboard slip, not what Criterion usually does. Just an FYI. I'll post pics when I can but it shouldn't be too hard to picture." - cdnchris

I'm sure the packaging will look similar to the standard DVD packaging, which he has already posted.

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Beta Man · 05-01-2009, 04:30 PM

sounds like a standard Paramount Release that has a slip cover

ccfixx · 05-01-2009, 05:04 PM

I'll guess we'll just have to wait until next Tuesday, or until someone gets around to posting pictures.

Here's the blu-ray packaging for "Benjamin Button" as posted by cndchris over at CriterionForum.org.

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PowellPressburger · 05-01-2009, 07:29 PM

the package doesn't look like a knockout... looks like Criterion had to work with Paramount on this case since it was such a high profile release, to get stuck with the blue case.

It looks ok but it doesn't match any of their releases... should've been a Paramount release only.

The outer slip cover is ok looking but that blu case clashes badly.

ccfixx · 05-01-2009, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

The outer slip cover is ok looking but that blu case clashes badly.

I agree, Powell. It almost makes me want to buy the standard DVD just have the clear case that it comes with. It's not a bad idea, actually. I'm sure it'd be no problem to turn-around and sell the DVD.

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Beta Man · 05-01-2009, 07:59 PM

I was hoping for the Clear Case more for the fact that I would expect people to purchase the Blu-ray by mistake.... and thus re-sell it to used shops.... which would get inundated with copies.... driving the resale price down

(always looking out for #1)

ccfixx · 05-02-2009, 01:59 AM

DVD Beaver's review/comparison for the "Benjamin Button" blu-ray is now up!

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kiskiboy97 · 05-02-2009, 02:01 AM

Blu-ray.com review coming shortly.

JasonR · 05-02-2009, 02:04 AM

Had this on preorder and canceled it. New speakers = no movies.

Hopefully I can squeak this one by pretty soon.

kiskiboy97 · 05-02-2009, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonR

Had this on preorder and canceled it. New speakers = no movies.

Hopefully I can squeak this one by pretty soon.

It's well worth it, a fantastic release all around.

ccfixx · 05-02-2009, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by kiskiboy97

Blu-ray.com review coming shortly.

Good news, kiski! Can't wait to read it!

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Deciazulado · 05-02-2009, 03:49 AM

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Blu-ray.com Review

zedd_117 · 05-02-2009, 03:51 PM

after reading the stellar review here I can't wait until my copy comes from Criterion.com!

SquidPuppet · 05-02-2009, 05:08 PM

Please forgive me. I am sure it is in this thread, but I am trying to avoid digging backwards through the many pages.

Has anyone contacted Criterion in an effort to source the clear cases, or to buy them directly from Criterion?

ccfixx · 05-02-2009, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Please forgive me. I am sure it is in this thread, but I am trying to avoid digging backwards through the many pages.

Has anyone contacted Criterion in an effort to source the clear cases, or to buy them directly from Criterion?

You are not forgiven for laziness, but many have enquired to Criterion about the clear plastic cases being offered with covers for their first blu-ray releases, of which all were told that Criterion had no plans for issuing the clear plastic cases at this time, but it is something they were considering.

Other than that, I don't think much else is known.

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online365daysayear · 05-02-2009, 05:53 PM

I hope Criterion gives us the option to swap out the original cardboard cases for the clear cases. I like the clear cases alot better than the cardboard and blue ones. I would like to put Benjamin Button into a clear case to make the Criterion collection more uniform.

flyboy66 · 05-02-2009, 06:11 PM

Im just wondering since Criterion decided to use the same numbering system for the blu rays am I ever going to see The Killer, Straw Dogs, Sid and Nancy, ETC..ETC... released by Criterion in Blu Ray and if not then wondering why they are trying to sell a collection that can never be completed.......

just throwing that out there.

Belloche · 05-02-2009, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flyboy66

Im just wondering since Criterion decided to use the same numbering system for the blu rays am I ever going to see The Killer, Straw Dogs, Sid and Nancy, ETC..ETC... released by Criterion in Blu Ray and if not then wondering why they are trying to sell a collection that can never be completed.......

just throwing that out there.

Out of print titles have come back into print before (Salo, Charade) but I would imagine that most of those titles are gone for good.

flyboy66 · 05-02-2009, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Belloche

Out of print titles have come back into print before (Salo, Charade) but I would imagine that most of those titles are gone for good.

So basically we will never have a chance to complete the collection? Kinda dumb dont ya think? Hey Criterion why would you sell something that cant be completed? You should have changed the numbering system for Blu Ray since its a different medium! At least folks collecting the SDVD can pay some bucks to get the OOP discs...you are selling something that can never be completed.

05-01-2009, 04:20 PM	#722
ccfixx Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Rhode Island Blu-ray collection:97 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:19	Another confirmation of the "Benjamin Button" blu-ray packaging is posted over at CriterionForum.org by cdnchris, and he's the reviewer for the Criterion discs over there. "The Blu-ray for Benjamin Button comes in a standard blue case with a cardboard slip, not what Criterion usually does. Just an FYI. I'll post pics when I can but it shouldn't be too hard to picture." - cdnchris I'm sure the packaging will look similar to the standard DVD packaging, which he has already posted. CC Last edited by ccfixx; 05-01-2009 at 05:03 PM.

05-01-2009, 05:04 PM	#724
ccfixx Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Rhode Island Blu-ray collection:97 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:19	I'll guess we'll just have to wait until next Tuesday, or until someone gets around to posting pictures. Here's the blu-ray packaging for "Benjamin Button" as posted by cndchris over at CriterionForum.org. CC Last edited by ccfixx; 05-01-2009 at 05:48 PM.

05-01-2009, 07:29 PM	#725
PowellPressburger Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:DIFFERENT PLACES! Minneapolis 4K collection:995 Blu-ray collection:3680 DVD collection:359 Blu-ray reviews: 51 Trading Score:297	the package doesn't look like a knockout... looks like Criterion had to work with Paramount on this case since it was such a high profile release, to get stuck with the blue case. It looks ok but it doesn't match any of their releases... should've been a Paramount release only. The outer slip cover is ok looking but that blu case clashes badly. Last edited by PowellPressburger; 05-01-2009 at 07:33 PM.

05-02-2009, 05:08 PM	#735
SquidPuppet Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:277 Blu-ray reviews:27	Sorry Please forgive me. I am sure it is in this thread, but I am trying to avoid digging backwards through the many pages. Has anyone contacted Criterion in an effort to source the clear cases, or to buy them directly from Criterion?

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05-01-2009, 04:20 PM	#721
Jimbo976 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Canada Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:209 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:1	Well I just watched The Wages of Fear on Blu-ray and I have to say it is a very good movie. The Blu-ray looks quite good as well. I had never seen this movie but glad to have now.

05-01-2009, 04:30 PM	#723
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	sounds like a standard Paramount Release that has a slip cover

05-01-2009, 07:59 PM	#727
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	I was hoping for the Clear Case more for the fact that I would expect people to purchase the Blu-ray by mistake.... and thus re-sell it to used shops.... which would get inundated with copies.... driving the resale price down (always looking out for #1)

05-02-2009, 01:59 AM	#728
ccfixx Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Rhode Island Blu-ray collection:97 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:19	DVD Beaver's review/comparison for the "Benjamin Button" blu-ray is now up! CC

05-02-2009, 02:01 AM	#729
kiskiboy97 Blu-ray reviewer Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	Blu-ray.com review coming shortly.

05-02-2009, 02:04 AM	#730
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	Had this on preorder and canceled it. New speakers = no movies. Hopefully I can squeak this one by pretty soon.

05-02-2009, 03:49 AM	#733
Deciazulado Site Manager Top contributor Member since:Aug 2006 Location:USiberia Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:1160 Blu-ray collection:7052 DVD collection:4052	The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Blu-ray.com Review

05-02-2009, 03:51 PM	#734
zedd_117 Expert Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Monessen, PA Blu-ray collection:353 Trading Score:3	after reading the stellar review here I can't wait until my copy comes from Criterion.com!

05-02-2009, 05:53 PM	#737
online365daysayear Expert Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Newtown, PA Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:731 Trading Score:2	I hope Criterion gives us the option to swap out the original cardboard cases for the clear cases. I like the clear cases alot better than the cardboard and blue ones. I would like to put Benjamin Button into a clear case to make the Criterion collection more uniform.

05-02-2009, 06:11 PM	#738
flyboy66 Banned Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Rowlett, Texas Blu-ray collection:49	Im just wondering since Criterion decided to use the same numbering system for the blu rays am I ever going to see The Killer, Straw Dogs, Sid and Nancy, ETC..ETC... released by Criterion in Blu Ray and if not then wondering why they are trying to sell a collection that can never be completed....... just throwing that out there.

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