The Railway Children - Blu-ray Forum

uk-guy · 02-26-2010, 12:21 PM

The Railway Children Blu-ray 2010 ed.

The Railway Children Blu-ray 2020 ed.

The Railway Children Return Blu-ray 2022

The Railway Children / Return Double Pack Blu-ray 2022

up for pre-order on 03/05/10 @hmv £13.99

http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProduct...;-1&sku=113504

AP2009 · 03-01-2010, 11:28 AM

Oooh another classic film onto Blu-Ray. I wonder what the transfer will be like?!

toddly6666 · 09-24-2010, 07:52 AM

After reading all the raving reviews for this supposed "British" classic, I decided to blind buy it. Very well done, but it was just okay. The biggest flattery I can give to The Railway Children is that it would be a better film if it had been animated by Hayao Miyazaki. It did feel like a Ghibli live-action film I suppose, but other than that, it drags a bit. And I was distracted by the 11-year old sister in this film that was actually played by a 20 year old actress. Every time she was on the screen, I was trying to see her as an 11-year old, but I couldn't. But it was a nice film with beautiful scenery, and it was nice to see one of my favorite Fawlty Towers characters (Mr. Huchinson) pop up in this film who is played by the actor Bernard Cribbins. He's probably the best character in this whole film.

The blu-ray is amazing. Optimum did such a good job on this blu-ray - the video quality and audio quality is just what you would want to expect from a blu-ray company that remasters old films.

The extras are few - a little documentary, and some interviews with the cast..

spearce8 · 09-24-2010, 08:27 AM

Have this on my wanted list, but I can wait until the inevitable price drop (£7.99 say) as it's still at £14 at most places.

toddly6666 · 09-24-2010, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spearce8

Have this on my wanted list, but I can wait until the inevitable price drop (£7.99 say) as it's still at £14 at most places.

would u trade for this blu? If so, let me know of any blus (preferably imports) that i would want to trade with me.

Eidolon · 09-24-2010, 11:27 AM

i love this film, a real 'quaint gem' of 70's British cinema, the likes of which we'll never see again.
Makes a great double bill with Swallows and Amazons.

Snoops · 03-31-2020, 11:33 AM

I emailed Studiocanal about this new release and have just received this reply, confirming that it is just a reissue of the previous 40th anniversary release with new cover artwork.

Thank you very much for your interest in the Railway Children. It is indeed a refreshment of the artwork in celebration of the 50th anniversary and the transfer is the same as on the previous release.

The listed bonus features are identical to the previous release.

The transfer on the previous release is extremely good in my opinion, but it would have been nice to have a new bonus feature or two to justify an upgrade.

Caladriusse · 04-01-2020, 04:14 AM

Nice cover art. Classic film.

stepeanut · 04-01-2020, 08:44 AM

A reprint of the novel would have been nice ....

Elliot Coen · 04-01-2020, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stepeanut

A reprint of the novel would have been nice ....

Oh my goodness

Darby1985 · 04-01-2020, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snoops

The transfer on the previous release is extremely good in my opinion, but it would have been nice to have a new bonus feature or two to justify an upgrade.

Imagine if they put in the effort that Second Sight did for The Amazing Mr Blunden...

BigNickUK · 04-01-2020, 12:57 PM

ordered to replace my old optimum as I am an idiot OCD completist

mattyl149 · 04-01-2020, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigNickUK

ordered to replace my old optimum as I am an idiot OCD completist

Me too. I picked up the original version two years ago for £9.99 but I have all the other Vintage Classics so want this one as well

Si Parallel Universe · 04-02-2020, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigNickUK

ordered to replace my old optimum as I am an idiot OCD completist

This is precisely why I am forced into giving SC more money .. Just as I re-bought the SE of Kind Hearts and Coronets and the Dam Busters etc etc

Darby1985 · 04-02-2020, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Si Parallel Universe

This is precisely why I am forced into giving SC more money .. Just as I re-bought the SE of Kind Hearts and Coronets and the Dam Busters etc etc

Kind Hearts and Dam Busters weren't just repressings of the same discs, transfer and extras though, were they?

jono3000 · 04-01-2020, 10:16 PM

Back down to £10 on Amazon

Matthew.H · 04-02-2020, 11:25 AM

Paid £2 for a sealed copy of the 40th anniversary release of the film just over a month back.

jono3000 · 04-04-2020, 09:32 AM

Amazon emailed me a revised delivery date of April 21st

John Earls Umbrella · 04-04-2020, 10:19 PM

If you have the 40th release, it’s £10 for the latest cover art then...think I’ll pass, as nice at it is.

John Earls Umbrella · 04-04-2020, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jono3000

Amazon emailed me a revised delivery date of April 21st

All “non-essential Amazon” deliveries are now delayed. My order of The Elephant Man will now arrive 15th instead of 6th April release date.

02-26-2010, 12:21 PM	#1
uk-guy Senior Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:scotland Blu-ray collection:96 DVD collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:14	The Railway Children The Railway Children Blu-ray 2010 ed. The Railway Children Blu-ray 2020 ed. The Railway Children Return Blu-ray 2022 The Railway Children / Return Double Pack Blu-ray 2022 up for pre-order on 03/05/10 @hmv £13.99 http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProduct...;-1&sku=113504 Last edited by Deciazulado; 07-22-2022 at 04:55 AM.

03-31-2020, 11:33 AM	#7
Snoops Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2014 4K collection:84 Blu-ray collection:388 DVD collection:1297 Digital collection:410	The Railway Children (StudioCanal Vintage Classics) - 06 April 2020 I emailed Studiocanal about this new release and have just received this reply, confirming that it is just a reissue of the previous 40th anniversary release with new cover artwork. Thank you very much for your interest in the Railway Children. It is indeed a refreshment of the artwork in celebration of the 50th anniversary and the transfer is the same as on the previous release. The listed bonus features are identical to the previous release. The transfer on the previous release is extremely good in my opinion, but it would have been nice to have a new bonus feature or two to justify an upgrade. Last edited by BigNickUK; 03-31-2020 at 12:23 PM.

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03-01-2010, 11:28 AM	#2
AP2009 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Girona, Catalunya, Espanya Trading Score:2	Oooh another classic film onto Blu-Ray. I wonder what the transfer will be like?!

09-24-2010, 07:52 AM	#3
toddly6666 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Hong Kong Home Theater Gallery:20 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:1441 DVD collection:31 Blu-ray reviews: 290 Trading Score:61	After reading all the raving reviews for this supposed "British" classic, I decided to blind buy it. Very well done, but it was just okay. The biggest flattery I can give to The Railway Children is that it would be a better film if it had been animated by Hayao Miyazaki. It did feel like a Ghibli live-action film I suppose, but other than that, it drags a bit. And I was distracted by the 11-year old sister in this film that was actually played by a 20 year old actress. Every time she was on the screen, I was trying to see her as an 11-year old, but I couldn't. But it was a nice film with beautiful scenery, and it was nice to see one of my favorite Fawlty Towers characters (Mr. Huchinson) pop up in this film who is played by the actor Bernard Cribbins. He's probably the best character in this whole film. The blu-ray is amazing. Optimum did such a good job on this blu-ray - the video quality and audio quality is just what you would want to expect from a blu-ray company that remasters old films. The extras are few - a little documentary, and some interviews with the cast..

09-24-2010, 08:27 AM	#4
spearce8 Active Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:United Kingdom	Have this on my wanted list, but I can wait until the inevitable price drop (£7.99 say) as it's still at £14 at most places.

09-24-2010, 11:27 AM	#6
Eidolon Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:1148	i love this film, a real 'quaint gem' of 70's British cinema, the likes of which we'll never see again. Makes a great double bill with Swallows and Amazons.

04-01-2020, 04:14 AM	#8
Caladriusse Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:England Blu-ray collection:735	Nice cover art. Classic film.

04-01-2020, 08:44 AM	#9
stepeanut Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Apr 2015 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:1676 Trading Score:6	A reprint of the novel would have been nice ....

04-01-2020, 12:57 PM	#12
BigNickUK Moderator Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Leek, Staffordshire 4K collection:1342 Blu-ray collection:5193 DVD collection:64 Blu-ray reviews: 40 Trading Score:3	ordered to replace my old optimum as I am an idiot OCD completist

04-01-2020, 10:16 PM	#16
jono3000 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2014 Trading Score:5	Back down to £10 on Amazon

04-02-2020, 11:25 AM	#17
Matthew.H Power Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2018 Location:Norwich, England 4K collection:68 Blu-ray collection:210 DVD collection:33 Trading Score:1	Paid £2 for a sealed copy of the 40th anniversary release of the film just over a month back.

04-04-2020, 09:32 AM	#18
jono3000 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2014 Trading Score:5	Amazon emailed me a revised delivery date of April 21st

04-04-2020, 10:19 PM	#19
John Earls Umbrella Special Member Member since:Feb 2018 Location:UK 4K collection:210 Blu-ray collection:917 DVD collection:74 Blu-ray reviews:2	If you have the 40th release, it’s £10 for the latest cover art then...think I’ll pass, as nice at it is.

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