Watership Down (1978) - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

Bassaholic · 11-17-2014, 11:33 PM

WOW!!!!

I'll be all over this.

Cat III · 11-17-2014, 11:40 PM

Oh my god! Oh my god! This makes me so happy. I have the German release and was kind of interested in the UK edition. This is the first Criterion release in a long while that's a must-buy. I'm with the other posters who hope this means more animation is on it's way. I'll cross my fingers for The Plague Dogs.

jedidarrick · 11-18-2014, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Thomas Guycott

Wow, Criterion's first real animated film since Akira back in the LaserDisc era.

You forgot one:

GxyExpress999 · 11-18-2014, 01:39 AM

Thomas Guycott · 11-18-2014, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by jedidarrick

You forgot one:

You know what I mean. I chalked that one off as a Wes Anderson film than an animated one.

Monterey Jack · 11-18-2014, 02:24 AM

All RIGHT...one of my favorite animated films ever.

Now, if Criterion could only release a decent version of The Secret Of NIMH...

Monterey Jack · 11-18-2014, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Thomas Guycott

You know what I mean. I chalked that one off as a Wes Anderson film than an animated one.

Wes Anderson could direct a toothpaste commercial and get it released by Criterion.

Crimson King · 11-18-2014, 02:28 AM

Not a feelgood animated film.
Its as depressing as Animal Farm.

Al_The_Strange · 11-18-2014, 02:33 AM

Might be a blind-buy for me, especially if it truly is as tragic as everybody makes it out to be.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crimson King

Not a feelgood animated film

zman73 · 11-18-2014, 03:05 AM

Oh wow, this is the best most unexpected release news in a LONG time, I can finally retire my DVD copy... This movie freaked me out as a young child the first time I saw it, excellent film

bigshot · 11-18-2014, 04:47 AM

One of the most dismal animated features ever made. Second only to Plague Dogs.

#Darren · 11-18-2014, 05:40 AM

WOW! The audio on this should be extraordinary!

CHERRYGARCIA · 11-18-2014, 11:25 AM

Great news that Criterion is releasing this..one of my fave animated films from the 70's

wonkavision · 11-18-2014, 12:16 PM

Criterion already released this film on HD earlier this year as part of their push for the digital animation market, which looks fantastic, so I assume that is the transfer that will be used for a blu disc.

frogmeat69 · 11-18-2014, 01:51 PM

Can't wait for this release. Been putting off importing this, glad I did. One of these days I will read the book.

cakefactory · 11-18-2014, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Al_The_Strange

Might be a blind-buy for me, especially if it truly is as tragic as everybody makes it out to be.

I definitely wouldn't call it "tragic," it's just merciless and unsentimental in its depiction of nature.

I think this will be quite a big seller by Criterion standards, it seems a large segment of the population in this country remembers being shown this as a kid and being terrified.

The VHS and DVD boxes usually had a picture on the front that made it look like a cute movie about cartoon bunnies, while the movie is anything but. It's very thought-provoking for a kid's movie, but done in a very non-preachy manner. It was my favorite book for many years as a kid. I still consider it one of my favorites. The movie does a great job of keeping the most important bits while cutting the plot down enough to fit in the time allotted.

lobo81865 · 11-18-2014, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Catastrophe

Hopefully Criterion can pull the right strings and get the uncut The Plague Dogs at some point too.

+1!

s2mikey · 11-18-2014, 05:09 PM

Wow. Great flick that scared me quite a bit as a kid. Damn....will have to pick this up now!

Blades1370 · 11-18-2014, 05:49 PM

I remember watching this film in high school history class, loved it then, glad Criterion's getting this released here in the US. This will be a day one purchase for me...

bbeck · 11-18-2014, 07:03 PM

Currently available as part of Criterion's collection of films on Hulu Plus. Great for folks like me who are very interested in the film but aren't adventurous enough to risk a blind buy. (Naturally, if I see it and love it, I'll add it to my BD library.)

http://www.hulu.com/watch/662693

11-18-2014, 02:28 AM	#28
Crimson King Blu-ray Prince Member since:Oct 2009 Blu-ray reviews: 19 Trading Score:684	Not a feelgood animated film. Its as depressing as Animal Farm. Last edited by Crimson King; 11-18-2014 at 02:32 AM.

11-17-2014, 11:33 PM	#21
Bassaholic Special Member Member since:May 2011 Location:close to the edge 4K collection:635 Blu-ray collection:2261 DVD collection:84 Trading Score:194	WOW!!!! I'll be all over this.

11-17-2014, 11:40 PM	#22
Cat III Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Aug 2011 Location:USA Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:317 DVD collection:168 Blu-ray reviews: 32 Trading Score:6	Oh my god! Oh my god! This makes me so happy. I have the German release and was kind of interested in the UK edition. This is the first Criterion release in a long while that's a must-buy. I'm with the other posters who hope this means more animation is on it's way. I'll cross my fingers for The Plague Dogs.

11-18-2014, 02:24 AM	#26
Monterey Jack Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Oct 2011 Trading Score:710	All RIGHT...one of my favorite animated films ever. Now, if Criterion could only release a decent version of The Secret Of NIMH...

11-18-2014, 03:05 AM	#30
zman73 Power Member Member since:Jan 2013 4K collection:345 Blu-ray collection:4880 DVD collection:244 MA collection:93 Digital collection:667 iTunes collection:136 Trading Score:93	Oh wow, this is the best most unexpected release news in a LONG time, I can finally retire my DVD copy... This movie freaked me out as a young child the first time I saw it, excellent film

11-18-2014, 04:47 AM	#31
bigshot Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2010 Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:82 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:3	One of the most dismal animated features ever made. Second only to Plague Dogs.

11-18-2014, 05:40 AM	#32
#Darren Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:1471 Blu-ray reviews: 62	WOW! The audio on this should be extraordinary!

11-18-2014, 11:25 AM	#33
CHERRYGARCIA Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Queens, NY 4K collection:216 Blu-ray collection:629 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:41	Great news that Criterion is releasing this..one of my fave animated films from the 70's

11-18-2014, 12:16 PM	#34
wonkavision Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jul 2010 Location:PST 4K collection:318 Blu-ray collection:1538 iTunes collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Criterion already released this film on HD earlier this year as part of their push for the digital animation market, which looks fantastic, so I assume that is the transfer that will be used for a blu disc.

11-18-2014, 01:51 PM	#35
frogmeat69 Expert Member Member since:Mar 2012 Location:Western New York, U.S.A. Home Theater Gallery:9 4K collection:19 Blu-ray collection:1604 DVD collection:87 MA collection:2 Digital collection:410 Prime collection:1 Trading Score:8	Can't wait for this release. Been putting off importing this, glad I did. One of these days I will read the book.

11-18-2014, 05:09 PM	#38
s2mikey Banned Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Upstate, NY 4K collection:130 Blu-ray collection:303 Trading Score:40	Wow. Great flick that scared me quite a bit as a kid. Damn....will have to pick this up now!

11-18-2014, 05:49 PM	#39
Blades1370 Special Member Member since:Mar 2012 Location:Buffalo, NY 4K collection:177 Blu-ray collection:1773 DVD collection:51 Trading Score:13	I remember watching this film in high school history class, loved it then, glad Criterion's getting this released here in the US. This will be a day one purchase for me...

11-18-2014, 07:03 PM	#40
bbeck Expert Member Member since:Dec 2007 4K collection:402 Blu-ray collection:680 DVD collection:23 MA collection:25 Digital collection:4 iTunes collection:3 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:34	Currently available as part of Criterion's collection of films on Hulu Plus. Great for folks like me who are very interested in the film but aren't adventurous enough to risk a blind buy. (Naturally, if I see it and love it, I'll add it to my BD library.) http://www.hulu.com/watch/662693

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