The Big Red One (1980) - Blu-ray Forum

Akijama · 01-09-2014, 02:00 AM

Courtesy of Warner

Fantastic!

atfree · 01-09-2014, 02:03 AM

Any word on whether it will be the "reconstruction"? Either way, day 1 for me!

Akijama · 01-09-2014, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by atfree

Any word on whether it will be the "reconstruction"? Either way, day 1 for me!

Run Time: 114

atfree · 01-09-2014, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Akijama

Run Time: 114

Unfortunately the "reconstruction" runs 163 minutes so 114 means the original cut.

cb1 · 01-09-2014, 02:45 AM

Nice, I just started to read the book!

jrsl76 · 01-09-2014, 02:46 AM

I was coming to say finally, but if this is the original cut instead of the Reconstruction. Come on and give us the Reconstruction on Blu!

Akijama · 01-09-2014, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by atfree

Unfortunately the "reconstruction" runs 163 minutes so 114 means the original cut.

I just did a little research on the matter, and I also felt disappointed. Any idea why would they bother to release heavily compromised version only?

I really wish the product info is wrong, but I doubt it.

HD Goofnut · 01-09-2014, 03:03 AM

I'll take whatever we can get of this one.

mdonovan · 01-09-2014, 03:33 AM

Crap ... The reconstruction was a FAR superior film ... Sounds like they are looking for the double dip ?

Scottie · 01-09-2014, 05:35 AM

I've been really looking forward to checking this one out because everybody claims it's one of Fuller's bests.

Is this date definitely set in stone because the 14th falls on a Monday?

BXR 1138 · 01-09-2014, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

I'll take whatever we can get of this one.

Same here. Really looking forward to this!

SidneyFalco · 01-09-2014, 05:51 AM

+1 for the reconstruction. If it's just the theatrical, I'll stick with my DVD.

MifuneFan · 01-09-2014, 06:08 AM

April 14th is the order due date only I believe. This will likely be out in May. Same with Memphis Belle.

slimdude · 01-09-2014, 06:13 AM

I almost bought the DVD a couple of weeks ago, and my instincts told me to wait.

MifuneFan · 01-09-2014, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by slimdude

I almost bought the DVD a couple of weeks ago, and my instincts told me to wait.

From what I've read about the movie, I'd rather watch the reconstructed version in SD, than the studio-chopped version in HD.

tylergfoster · 01-09-2014, 07:58 AM

No way it's not the reconstruction, IMO. Maybe it's both.

Akijama · 01-09-2014, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

April 14th is the order due date only I believe. This will likely be out in May. Same with Memphis Belle.

Yup. The release date is May 16.

BarnDoor · 01-09-2014, 09:10 AM

Can't understand how anyone would want the theatrical if they've seen the reconstruction. I have to think it's a mistake and Warner are releasing the reconstruction given their most recent DVD release of this film.

HD Goofnut · 01-09-2014, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BarnDoor

Can't understand how anyone would want the theatrical if they've seen the reconstruction. I have to think it's a mistake and Warner are releasing the reconstruction given their most recent DVD release of this film.

They may only have an acceptable HD master of the theatrical cut. This would be first inclination.

klauswhereareyou · 01-09-2014, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

They may only have an acceptable HD master of the theatrical cut. This would be first inclination.

My thought too, but didn't the reconstruction play in very limited release back in 2004? I would assume if it was good enough for a cinema screen it'd be good enough for blu-ray.

01-09-2014, 02:00 AM	#1
Akijama Banned Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011	The Big Red One (1980) Courtesy of Warner Fantastic! Last edited by Scottie; 07-15-2017 at 05:16 PM.

01-09-2014, 02:03 AM	#2
atfree Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 Location:South Carolina Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:61 Blu-ray collection:1122 DVD collection:125 MA collection:65 Digital collection:8 iTunes collection:86 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 4	Any word on whether it will be the "reconstruction"? Either way, day 1 for me!

01-09-2014, 02:45 AM	#5
cb1 Active Member Member since:Sep 2011 Location:D/FW Texas 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:246 DVD collection:20 Blu-ray reviews:7	Nice, I just started to read the book!

01-09-2014, 02:46 AM	#6
jrsl76 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Glendale, CA 4K collection:318 Blu-ray collection:3241 DVD collection:637 Trading Score:66	I was coming to say finally, but if this is the original cut instead of the Reconstruction. Come on and give us the Reconstruction on Blu!

01-09-2014, 03:03 AM	#8
HD Goofnut Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Far, Far Away Home Theater Gallery:114 4K collection:743 Blu-ray collection:2371 DVD collection:128 MA collection:751 Digital collection:1093 Prime collection:598 Blu-ray reviews:133 Trading Score:39	I'll take whatever we can get of this one.

01-09-2014, 03:33 AM	#9
mdonovan Special Member Member since:Sep 2009 Blu-ray collection:209 Trading Score:10	Crap ... The reconstruction was a FAR superior film ... Sounds like they are looking for the double dip ?

01-09-2014, 05:35 AM	#10
Scottie Moderator Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Trading Score:647	I've been really looking forward to checking this one out because everybody claims it's one of Fuller's bests. Is this date definitely set in stone because the 14th falls on a Monday?

01-09-2014, 05:51 AM	#12
SidneyFalco Banned Member since:Aug 2013 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray collection:1339	+1 for the reconstruction. If it's just the theatrical, I'll stick with my DVD.

01-09-2014, 06:08 AM	#13
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:28 Blu-ray collection:1145 Trading Score:69	April 14th is the order due date only I believe. This will likely be out in May. Same with Memphis Belle.

01-09-2014, 06:13 AM	#14
slimdude Banned Member since:Apr 2009 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews:8	I almost bought the DVD a couple of weeks ago, and my instincts told me to wait.

01-09-2014, 07:58 AM	#16
tylergfoster Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Seattle, WA 4K collection:911 Blu-ray collection:4578 DVD collection:1157 MA collection:2172 Digital collection:1730 iTunes collection:51 Prime collection:3 Trading Score:249	No way it's not the reconstruction, IMO. Maybe it's both.

01-09-2014, 09:10 AM	#18
BarnDoor Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010 4K collection:343 Blu-ray collection:6018 Trading Score:3	Can't understand how anyone would want the theatrical if they've seen the reconstruction. I have to think it's a mistake and Warner are releasing the reconstruction given their most recent DVD release of this film.

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