Lawrence of Arabia (1962)

[aiman04]

Originally Posted by worldchmps

I just noticed that the UK version is 224 minutes, but the US version is 227 minutes. Is the US version an extended version? I have the UK version on preorder (and it's on the way so I'll be getting it shortly). Now that the US version is listed at 2 disc, and seeing it has extra minutes, I'm starting to wonder if it was a mistake to get the UK version in place of the US version, despite liking that I'll be getting it 2 months before the US version is out. Ultimately, I just want the best version.

It is 227 minutes. If you're referring to the product page on Amazon, they're most of the times recycled from other versions, maybe from the DVD which was in PAL. And the UK version also has 2 discs.

EDIT: Red Dust posted this in the UK section. Region ABC, 227 minutes.

[I KEEL YOU]

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[paper tiger]

Anyone picking up the UK basic edition this week? I'm still holding out for the US collectors edition, but I may not be able to wait, probably end up buying both.

[Aragorn the Elfstone]

Originally Posted by I KEEL YOU

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Originally Posted by paper tiger

Anyone picking up the UK basic edition this week? I'm still holding out for the US collectors edition, but I may not be able to wait, probably end up buying both.

Yes, I'm going with the UK edition. Big box sets are not my thing, and while I'll miss out on the 3rd disc's extras - it's not enough for me to put off owning this for another 2 months.

[The Duke]

Originally Posted by paper tiger

Anyone picking up the UK basic edition this week? I'm still holding out for the US collectors edition, but I may not be able to wait, probably end up buying both.

My pre-order dispatched yesterday.

[paper tiger]

Originally Posted by Aragorn84

Yes, I'm going with the UK edition. Big box sets are not my thing, and while I'll miss out on the 3rd disc's extras - it's not enough for me to put off owning this for another 2 months.

Originally Posted by The Duke

My pre-order dispatched yesterday.

Cool, yeah I may pick it up. I'm sure the transfer will be the same.

[DarkRyder]

I've been looking for what the special features for the UK regular and boxset editions will be compared to the US editions.

[paper tiger]

Originally Posted by DarkRyder

I've been looking for what the special features for the UK regular and boxset editions will be compared to the US editions.

Ultimatly the US collectors edition will be the best and have everything any collector would want. However the US and UK basic editions will also have some bonus material.

Hopefully we'll find out shortly what bonus feature will be in all editions.

[Maggot]

Originally Posted by I KEEL YOU

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Now that's what I'm talking about! The shot with them crossing the desert and all the halo's. It looks so good, I want to say "look ma, no halo's!"

[Freddofeet]

The UK is getting the Collector's Edition too, on the 12th November

[Ray_Rogers]

Originally Posted by I KEEL YOU

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I'm absolutely amazed just how damn flawless it looks. I certainly hope the reviewer isn't a complete ass and only deems it okay. Preferrably Dr. Svet Anastov (sp?) instead of Jefrrey Kaufman OR someone else who hates film grain. This title deserves a 7/5 and would possibly get an 10/5 if this were on a BD100.

[majorkonig41]

After seeing the screenshots, it is making the wait for this to arrive from the UK almost unbearable. I can not wait to bask in this blu rays glory.

[Aragorn the Elfstone]

Originally Posted by majorkonig41

After seeing the screenshots, it is making the wait for this to arrive from the UK almost unbearable. I can not wait to bask in this blu rays glory.

I know what you mean. My last UK delivery took three and a half weeks. I hope this doesn't take as long - I can't wait to check out this beauty on my hdtv. Though I'm going to hold off on watching the whole thing until the October theater screening.

[aiman04]

Originally Posted by Aragorn84

I know what you mean. My last UK delivery took three and a half weeks. I hope this doesn't take as long - I can't wait to check out this beauty on my hdtv. Though I'm going to hold off on watching the whole thing until the October theater screening.

Can't wait for mine as well. Usually takes 7-10 days to reach me. It could arrive around the same time as my Indiana Jones Collection.

[David M]

Originally Posted by Ray_Rogers

This title deserves a 7/5 and would possibly get an 10/5 if this were on a BD100.

Even if there was a 100gb BDMV disc, it wouldn't really make much visible difference. AVC (when done right) at BD bitrates is more or less transparent.

[Ernest Rister]

Just bought three tickets for the 7:00 p.m. theatrical showing here in the states on 10/4. Looks like there are extensive "pre-show" bonuses...problem is, I've asked my wife to not watch Lawrence until it came to Blu-Ray. I wanted her to see it in the best form possible. So she's never seen it, and I'm concerned these introductions and what not are going to spoil the show.

"This special event features an exclusive introduction from Lawrence of Arabia star and Academy Award® nominee Omar Sharif, newsreel footage of the New York premiere, as well as footage of King Hussein visiting the film set. In addition, Academy Award® winning Director Martin Scorsese will talk about the over-arching themes of Lawrence of Arabia and its influence on other iconic films in a recent, exclusive never-before-seen interview."

[Ray_Rogers]

Originally Posted by Lyris

Even if there was a 100gb BDMV disc, it wouldn't really make much visible difference. AVC (when done right) at BD bitrates is more or less transparent.

But there'd even be less compression and even far greater detail. Have you ever done a supposed high bitrate, far over 50GB, 1080p test conversion of a 4K cinema file? I'm talking about a really widescreen film with an over three hour running time. Even I feel Dances with Wolves USA release would've benefitted even more strongly with a BD100 and really maximised the bitrate. Guess I'll have to wait for Holograpgic Versatile Disc to see how films would look even greater to the 4K and 8K masters.
Majority of the reason this looks great is because it was scanned at 8K and was taken the time along with care to make it still appear to be a 65mm/70mm film, especially with the film grain. True AVC is literally one of my favourite current codecs but even the same movie released in a different country on Blu-ray can even look far superior to a version released here in the United States. It's also why I enjoy importing.
There ought to be a strict standard for all companies not to DNR/EE the hell out of their releases if the release in question originates from film grain.
All-in-all, Lawrence of Arabia looks absolutely stunning for the disc space it's on. Deserves solid 5s all around and a very highly recommended, including bolding, for the review.

EDIT: This is one of those rare times when I'll actually be glad to buy the Collector's Edition, even though I wouldn't have much space to put it. Excellent job Sony Home Entertainment and those involved!

EDIT EDIT: Now I'd like Lord Jim to be on Blu-ray.

[Farge-TV]

My goodness. Those caps look brilliant!

[ShellOilJunior]

Originally Posted by Ray_Rogers

EDIT EDIT: Now I'd like Lord Jim to be on Blu-ray.

Ah, Lord Jim - what could have been in better hands!

[Kris in CMH]

Originally Posted by I KEEL YOU

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Gorgeous! Can't wait to get my little paws on this one.

Planning to buy tickets for the 10/4 matinee later today, I'm almost too excited to bear the wait.