The Elephant Man (1980) - Blu-ray Forum

Scottie · 06-15-2020, 08:14 PM

https://www.criterion.com/films/29677-the-elephant-man

Akijama · 06-15-2020, 08:14 PM

https://www.criterion.com/films/29677-the-elephant-man

Pi905 · 06-15-2020, 08:19 PM

Really glad this is coming to the collection, but this is another example of one that will be a skip for me since there is a (good quality) 4K of this out there. It may be a fruitless dream, but I really hope Criterion can join in with these other small/botique labels in releasing true 4K discs.

BluProofie · 06-15-2020, 08:22 PM

I mean, there’s really no reason to complain since UHDs are Region Free and it’s easy to import.

lilboyblu · 06-15-2020, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BluProofie

I mean, there’s really no reason to complain since UHDs are Region Free and it’s easy to import.

I think he's saying, in general, it would be nice if Criterion would jump on 4K. He's not really in the minority with that thought either.

BluProofie · 06-15-2020, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by lilboyblu

I think he's saying, in general, it would be nice if Criterion would jump on 4K. He's not really the minority either.

Sure, but it makes more sense to complain about them releasing films that don’t already have a UHD release.

andyman1970 · 06-15-2020, 08:28 PM

A 4K scan but no 4K disc??? WTF Criterion? Maybe I'll just import the StudioCanal release.

slimdude · 06-15-2020, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by lilboyblu

I think he's saying, in general, it would be nice if Criterion would jump on 4K. He's not really in the minority with that thought either.

Criterion are in a league by themselves and that's what make them different than other distributors. If they started releasing 4K UHD blu-rays, they would no longer be a unique, they'll be just like everybody else.

casl · 06-21-2020, 05:49 PM

Agree

Dailyan · 06-15-2020, 08:29 PM

Personally, I would of preferred "The Straight Story". This is also Criterion's first Paramount-owned title in a while also I believe.

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Originally Posted by Purploros

But I already imported StudioCanal’s 4K release . . .

You Han pic works so well with that comment lol.

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Originally Posted by BluProofie

I mean, there’s really no reason to complain since UHDs are Region Free and it’s easy to import.

The Criterion can basically act as an extras disc for folks that aren't region-free to play the existing SC extras disc on the 4K release and/or never bothered picking up the old A+B disc.

BluProofie · 06-15-2020, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Dailyan

Personally, I would of preferred "The Straight Story". This is also Criterion's first Paramount-owned title in a while also I believe.

You Han pic works so well with that comment lol.

The Criterion can basically act as an extras disc for folks that aren't region-free to play the existing SC extras disc on the 4K release and/or never bothered picking up the old A+B disc.

War of the Worlds is Paramount.

tama · 06-15-2020, 08:24 PM

Glad SC beat CC to the punch with a UHD release.

Purploros · 06-15-2020, 08:17 PM

But I already imported StudioCanal’s 4K release . . .

Surge92 · 06-15-2020, 08:32 PM

I already have the SC box set, but I love this movie enough to double-dip. Decisions, decisions.

Dubstar · 06-15-2020, 08:33 PM

unless there's a supplement I absolutely must see/own, meh ... what's the point, I have the prior import and the 4K disc.

chetripley80 · 06-15-2020, 08:56 PM

I had a twinge of regret for a few seconds, as I just ordered the Studio Canal 45 steelbook from Zaavi a couple of weeks ago.

However, that regret went away pretty quickly. The cover art of the steelbook and the Criterion release is identical, and the 4K picture quality should look like quite a bit better than Criterion's release.

Surge92 · 06-15-2020, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by chetripley80

I had a twinge of regret for a few seconds, as I just ordered the Studio Canal 45 steelbook from Zaavi a couple of weeks ago.

However, that regret went away pretty quickly. The cover art of the steelbook and the Criterion release is identical, and the 4K picture quality should look like quite a bit better than Criterion's release.

I wanted the steelbook also, but snoozed and lost. I might still get it if I can find it at a good price.

traths · 06-15-2020, 09:07 PM

Definitely getting this one, I don't actually own any David Lynch films.

DukeTogo84 · 06-15-2020, 09:07 PM

Pretty excited about this as it’s a massive hole in my Blu-Ray collection. I don’t care about 4K really, so I’m happy.

starman15317 · 06-15-2020, 09:10 PM

So excited for this release. Day one!

06-15-2020, 08:14 PM	#1
Scottie Moderator Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Trading Score:647	The Elephant Man (1980) https://www.criterion.com/films/29677-the-elephant-man Last edited by Scottie; 06-15-2020 at 08:21 PM.

06-15-2020, 08:14 PM	#2
Akijama Banned Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011	The Elephant Man (1980) https://www.criterion.com/films/29677-the-elephant-man

06-15-2020, 08:19 PM	#3
Pi905 Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2014 4K collection:227 Blu-ray collection:971 DVD collection:113	Really glad this is coming to the collection, but this is another example of one that will be a skip for me since there is a (good quality) 4K of this out there. It may be a fruitless dream, but I really hope Criterion can join in with these other small/botique labels in releasing true 4K discs.

06-15-2020, 08:22 PM	#4
BluProofie Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Jan 2012 4K collection:833 Blu-ray collection:2272 DVD collection:110 Trading Score:100	I mean, there’s really no reason to complain since UHDs are Region Free and it’s easy to import.

06-15-2020, 08:28 PM	#7
andyman1970 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Birmingham, Alabama, USA DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews: 45 Trading Score:7	A 4K scan but no 4K disc??? WTF Criterion? Maybe I'll just import the StudioCanal release.

06-21-2020, 05:49 PM	#9
casl Banned Member since:Nov 2018 Location:South; USA 4K collection:26 Blu-ray collection:164	Agree

06-15-2020, 08:24 PM	#12
tama Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:San Jose, CA 4K collection:685 Blu-ray collection:1235	Glad SC beat CC to the punch with a UHD release.

06-15-2020, 08:17 PM	#13
Purploros Senior Member Member since:Jan 2018 4K collection:113 Blu-ray collection:291 Trading Score:7	But I already imported StudioCanal’s 4K release . . .

06-15-2020, 08:32 PM	#14
Surge92 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Sep 2015 Location:South Florida 4K collection:262 Blu-ray collection:1014 Trading Score:4	I already have the SC box set, but I love this movie enough to double-dip. Decisions, decisions.

06-15-2020, 08:33 PM	#15
Dubstar Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:down at Fraggle Rock Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:201 Blu-ray collection:1953 DVD collection:304 MA collection:4 Digital collection:33 Trading Score:29	unless there's a supplement I absolutely must see/own, meh ... what's the point, I have the prior import and the 4K disc.

06-15-2020, 08:56 PM	#16
chetripley80 Expert Member Member since:May 2009 Location:Omaha, NE 4K collection:259 Blu-ray collection:545 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:6	I had a twinge of regret for a few seconds, as I just ordered the Studio Canal 45 steelbook from Zaavi a couple of weeks ago. However, that regret went away pretty quickly. The cover art of the steelbook and the Criterion release is identical, and the 4K picture quality should look like quite a bit better than Criterion's release.

06-15-2020, 09:07 PM	#18
traths Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Minnesota 4K collection:252 Blu-ray collection:1040 DVD collection:53 Trading Score:2	Definitely getting this one, I don't actually own any David Lynch films.

06-15-2020, 09:07 PM	#19
DukeTogo84 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2012 Location:California 4K collection:155 Blu-ray collection:4931 Blu-ray reviews: 62 Trading Score:138	Pretty excited about this as it’s a massive hole in my Blu-Ray collection. I don’t care about 4K really, so I’m happy.

06-15-2020, 09:10 PM	#20
starman15317 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2012 4K collection:570 Blu-ray collection:2112 DVD collection:314 iTunes collection:963 Trading Score:61	So excited for this release. Day one!

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