Unforgiven 4K UHD (1992)

[FilmFreakosaurus]

Originally Posted by LoSouL

Goodfellas hit $19.99 once, that's when I got it, but I was waiting for about 5 months after I got my player to see it happen.

I couldn't wait that long. The movie has grown on me... and let's face it... if these things don't sell, it's one more excuse for Hollywood to give up on discs.

[flyry]

This will be my third format buying this even though I only watched it once on DVD. I'll give the unopened bluray to my dad as a Father's day stocking stuffer

[Anthos]

Originally Posted by FilmFreakosaurus

I couldn't wait that long. The movie has grown on me... and let's face it... if these things don't sell, it's one more excuse for Hollywood to give up on discs.

Right now WB is trying their luck with the higher price point to see if it's a viable strategy. They can easily see the numbers of $20-$25 price points from competitors and if they move more product.

My rule is this (speaking as someone who has invested heavily in everything from laserdisc to 4K), if it's a new movie I can get on board the $25-$30 price for day 1 release. Catalogue stuff, Unforgiven, Harry Potter, etc I'm not paying $30 for it. $20 is my highest for those.

[Leonidas King]

Watched this masterful work last night for the first time ever. Absolutely loved it.

[BrandonJF]

Originally Posted by Anthos

Right now WB is trying their luck with the higher price point to see if it's a viable strategy. They can easily see the numbers of $20-$25 price points from competitors and if they move more product.

WB hasn't changed their price point. "Unforgiven" has the same MSRP as the rest of their 4K titles. The only thing that is slightly different is how much retailers have discounted it so far. Although, Amazon is pretty close to what they often sell these WB titles for.

[gwsat]

Originally Posted by Leonidas_King

Watched this masterful work last night for the first time ever. Absolutely loved it.

After I watched my UHD HDR copy of Unforgiven last week I found I had been so moved and had been given so much to think about I watched it again on Sunday. It was at least as good the second time. 10 Stars out of 10. If Unforgiven isn't the best western ever made, it certainly is in the conversation. We are fortunate to have this loving restoration of a great, great film.

[Leonidas King]

Originally Posted by gwsat

After I watched my UHD HDR copy of Unforgiven last week I found I had been so moved and had been given so much to think about I watched it again on Sunday. It was at least as good the second time. 10 Stars out of 10. If Unforgiven isn't the best western ever made, it certainly is in the conversation. We are fortunate to have this loving restoration of a great, great film.

Definitely. Also I wasnt expecting comedic moments to be thrown in this. Clint and the horse

[flyry]

Back in stock at Amazon 3 days earlier than expected

[reanimator]

Originally Posted by flyry

Back in stock at Amazon 3 days earlier than expected

Mine arrived from Amazon earlier today.

[LoSouL]

Got mine today too.

That was a beautiful watch. Most I've ever really appreciated and felt immersed in this movie. Hard for me to comment on how it compares to any other releases, or how it originally was in theaters, but it sure beats the hell out of the last time I saw it streaming years ago, rented it on VHS or caught bits of it on broadcast TV over the years

Really makes me appreciate this era of movies as classics from my youth, rather than stuff I just remember coming and going.

I can only hope we get some Sergio Leone up in here at some point.

I didn't throw the bluray in or have an older release to compare it to, but when I went to youtube to find a clip of the final bar scene to post somewhere, it was unwatchable by comparison... damn near pitch black. The UHD was beautiful, inviting vistas that made me want to get out of the city, and rich, dank night/indoor scenes all throughout. (I'm better with description than I am with technical)

Also, man... I thought about the price after and realized it was the same or less than the two of us going to see a movie, but I enjoy it way more, everything looks better at home on UHD with this TV, and I get to watch it as much as I want.

[PS3_Kiwi]

I love the Eastwood westerns. In fact, I'm a Western fan from way back, when every other movie released was a Western.The Wild Bunch, The Magnificent Seven (1960), Shane and all of the John Wayne classics to name a few. One of the later Westerns that I really enjoyed was Silverado, which was the start of Kevin Costner's acting career.

Got the Unforgiven 4K UHD on its way from JB Hi Fi's BOGOF. Really looking forward to watching it after reading LoSouL's impressions.

[LoSouL]

Originally Posted by PS3_Kiwi

I love the Eastwood westerns. In fact, I'm a Western fan from way back, when every other movie released was a Western.The Wild Bunch, The Magnificent Seven (1960), Shane and all of the John Wayne classics to name a few. One of the later Westerns that I really enjoyed was Silverado, which was the start of Kevin Costner's acting career.

Sadly, I didn't really appreciate westerns when I was a kid. Whenever I was at my grandmother's house she'd always have one on and all I wanted to do was watch cartoons.

In my mid 30's they're like soul food to me now, and "graduating" from stuff like Tarantino to Sergio Leone really opened my eyes to how absolutely masterful and artful they can be. Lot of catching up to do.

[flyry]

I caved because i'm impatient, but i'm still not happy about the price

[gwsat]

Originally Posted by flyry

I caved because i'm impatient, but i'm still not happy about the price

Not to worry. You will remember the quality long after you have forgotten the price. Although it may not make you feel any better, I too paid through the nose for my UHD HDR copy of Unforgiven.

[flyry]

Originally Posted by gwsat

Not to worry. You will remember the quality long after you have forgotten the price. Although it may not make you feel any better, I too paid through the nose for my UHD HDR copy of Unforgiven.

Last night I went to look for the old bluray copy and it was missing.

I moved a few months ago and it just seemed to vanish.

So I guess it's good I bought this.

Edit: Now I feel like I'm going nuts. I don't show it in my Amazon or BB history so maybe I thought I had ordered it but never did. Unless I picked it up at Target, but I thought I had purchased it on Amazon

[StingingVelvet]

Time to stop smoking the reefer, flyry!

[Jbug]

Mine should be at home when I get there. Can't wait to watch Unforgiven in 4k. I've had the HDDVD version for quite some time now. I'll guess I'll find a good spot to put her to rest.

[flyry]

Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

Time to stop smoking the reefer, flyry!

I literally laughed out loud at work.

I usually add something to my collection after I purchase/pre-order.

Occasional I'll add it when I'm bored at work but obsessing and know I will order it later that night.

That must have happened

Or I ordered it from Ebay.

Either way the new and improved version is on the way.

[imsounoriginal]

Originally Posted by flyry

Last night I went to look for the old bluray copy and it was missing.

I moved a few months ago and it just seemed to vanish.

So I guess it's good I bought this.

Same thing happened with my Hulk DVD lol

[Jbug]

I compared the 2 last night and was surprised at how the HDDVD version was sharper, brighter and more colorful. The 4k version looked good on it's own but if you asked someone which version they preferred, I know the HDDVD would win hands down. The 4k looked muddy and drab in spots. I viewed both on a professionally calibrated OLED E6.