Buster - Blu-ray Forum

nikon76 · 12-06-2015, 07:54 PM

When's it coming on blu? I wanna see Phil act in hd.

CouncilSpectre · 12-07-2015, 07:11 AM

I would love to see this in blu.

Brilliant soundtrack too.

zicobones · 12-07-2015, 05:10 PM

I echo these comments

the DVD wasn't up to much looks very rough

Patton27 · 02-11-2020, 06:05 PM

June 15 2020, 4Digital

Agent Kay · 02-11-2020, 06:12 PM

It's barely on DVD so this is great news.

CouncilSpectre · 02-11-2020, 07:16 PM

Yeah, can't wait!

OceanBlue · 02-11-2020, 11:26 PM

My first thought when I saw the listing on Amazon UK was very happy. Currently am cautiously positive. I'm hoping there are going to be some extras on this release.

Agent Kay · 02-12-2020, 06:23 PM

No details their website is halfway broken

billlythekid · 02-12-2020, 07:16 PM

I remember getting a free copy with the sun years ago. Came in a cardboard slip with that same artwork on the blu.

Agent Kay · 02-12-2020, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by billlythekid

I remember getting a free copy with the sun years ago. Came in a cardboard slip with that same artwork on the blu.

I have that

billlythekid · 02-12-2020, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Agent Kay

I have that

Yep thats the one. My only recollection of the film is a scene where they are watching Rawhide and singing along to the theme tune. 'Rollin, Rollin, Rollin'

Agent Kay · 02-12-2020, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by billlythekid

Yep thats the one. My only recollection of the film is a scene where they are watching Rawhide and singing along to the theme tune. 'Rollin, Rollin, Rollin'

The opening is class.

CouncilSpectre · 02-12-2020, 07:44 PM

Ripping the p1ss out of the German neighbours after the world cup final, and ending up dancing their way into the swimming pool was always a highlight!

And I'll trade in some of my cool points here and admit that I love(d) the soundtrack.....

OceanBlue · 02-12-2020, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by CouncilSpectre

Ripping the p1ss out of the German neighbours after the world cup final, and ending up dancing their way into the swimming pool was always a highlight!

And I'll trade in some of my cool points here and admit that I love(d) the soundtrack.....

I love the soundtrack as well. Hoping the music videos are included among the extras (if there are any).

What was the original aspect ratio for Buster? Whenever I've seen it shown on TV (usually on the BBC), it was a grainy fullscreen picture.

Scott in UK · 02-12-2020, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by OceanBlue

What was the original aspect ratio for Buster? Whenever I've seen it shown on TV (usually on the BBC), it was a grainy fullscreen picture.

At the moment on it's page on this website, it has it as 1.85:1

CouncilSpectre · 02-13-2020, 12:38 AM

OAR is 1.85:1 but the previous DVDs were derived from a 1.66:1 master.

Interestingly, having a look at the previous DVD releases they're described as the "abridged" version, even on the BBFC entry - clocking at 92 minutes, whereas the VHS and cinematic versions were 98 minutes and 102 minutes respectively (PAL speed up) - what's the nature of the abridgement, anyone know?

Agent Kay · 02-13-2020, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by CouncilSpectre

OAR is 1.85:1 but the previous DVDs were derived from a 1.66:1 master.

Interestingly, having a look at the previous DVD releases they're described as the "abridged" version, even on the BBFC entry - clocking at 92 minutes, whereas the VHS and cinematic versions were 98 minutes and 102 minutes respectively (PAL speed up) - what's the nature of the abridgement, anyone know?

That is weird, wonder what changed.
The only LD in widescreen is German and 99 mins

CouncilSpectre · 02-13-2020, 08:22 AM

Only thing I can find is this from IMDB:

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The initial U.S. release of this film had its running time cut from 102 minutes to 94 minutes by its U.S. distributor, Hemdale Films. The subsequent video release by HBO Home Video was based on this edited version, however, a more recent release by MGM Home Video includes the complete film uncut.

Looks like the previous UK DVD release was based on the shortened US version. The previous VHS releases from Vestron, VCI and Columbia all used the full 102 minute version.

Can't find anything about the mentioned MGM re-release of the full version though.

The AMZ listing suggests that this blu-ray is the shortened edit too.

Not sure what the nature of the cuts would be, can't find anything about that at all. I know there was controversy at the time around the film "glorifying violence", so possibly some cuts to remedy that, but 8 minutes seems like a lot just for that given that the vast majority of any violence is at the start during the heist itself...

Beesley · 02-28-2020, 02:06 PM

he appears as the guy servin up the fish n chips ....roll this blu on!

zicobones · 02-28-2020, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Beesley

he appears as the guy servin up the fish n chips ....roll this blu on!

"Two cod and chips
and heavy on the vinegar, please!"

12-06-2015, 07:54 PM	#1
nikon76 Expert Member Member since:Sep 2015 Location:USA Blu-ray collection:86 Blu-ray reviews: 5	Buster When's it coming on blu? I wanna see Phil act in hd. Last edited by BigNickUK; 02-11-2020 at 08:01 PM.

02-28-2020, 02:06 PM	#19
Beesley Member Member since:Aug 2018	met real Buster Edwards couple of times at his Waterloo flower stall... he appears as the guy servin up the fish n chips ....roll this blu on!

12-07-2015, 07:11 AM	#2
CouncilSpectre Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Apr 2013 Location:United Kingdom 4K collection:900 Blu-ray collection:7092 DVD collection:881 iTunes collection:13 Prime collection:107 Blu-ray reviews: 11 Trading Score:24	I would love to see this in blu. Brilliant soundtrack too.

12-07-2015, 05:10 PM	#3
zicobones Active Member Member since:Apr 2011 Location:UK Blu-ray collection:119 DVD collection:4	I echo these comments the DVD wasn't up to much looks very rough

02-11-2020, 06:05 PM	#4
Patton27 Member Member since:May 2015 4K collection:106 Blu-ray collection:1362	June 15 2020, 4Digital

02-11-2020, 06:12 PM	#5
Agent Kay Banned Member since:May 2018 4K collection:57 Blu-ray collection:57	It's barely on DVD so this is great news.

02-11-2020, 07:16 PM	#6
CouncilSpectre Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Apr 2013 Location:United Kingdom 4K collection:900 Blu-ray collection:7092 DVD collection:881 iTunes collection:13 Prime collection:107 Blu-ray reviews: 11 Trading Score:24	Yeah, can't wait!

02-11-2020, 11:26 PM	#7
OceanBlue Blu-ray Baron Member since:Sep 2013 Location:Midlands, UK	My first thought when I saw the listing on Amazon UK was very happy. Currently am cautiously positive. I'm hoping there are going to be some extras on this release.

02-12-2020, 06:23 PM	#8
Agent Kay Banned Member since:May 2018 4K collection:57 Blu-ray collection:57	No details their website is halfway broken

02-12-2020, 07:16 PM	#9
billlythekid Active Member Member since:Sep 2012	I remember getting a free copy with the sun years ago. Came in a cardboard slip with that same artwork on the blu.

02-12-2020, 07:44 PM	#13
CouncilSpectre Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Apr 2013 Location:United Kingdom 4K collection:900 Blu-ray collection:7092 DVD collection:881 iTunes collection:13 Prime collection:107 Blu-ray reviews: 11 Trading Score:24	Ripping the p1ss out of the German neighbours after the world cup final, and ending up dancing their way into the swimming pool was always a highlight! And I'll trade in some of my cool points here and admit that I love(d) the soundtrack.....

02-13-2020, 12:38 AM	#16
CouncilSpectre Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Apr 2013 Location:United Kingdom 4K collection:900 Blu-ray collection:7092 DVD collection:881 iTunes collection:13 Prime collection:107 Blu-ray reviews: 11 Trading Score:24	OAR is 1.85:1 but the previous DVDs were derived from a 1.66:1 master. Interestingly, having a look at the previous DVD releases they're described as the "abridged" version, even on the BBFC entry - clocking at 92 minutes, whereas the VHS and cinematic versions were 98 minutes and 102 minutes respectively (PAL speed up) - what's the nature of the abridgement, anyone know?

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