Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri 4K UHD (2017)

[Scottie]

[Colson]

This movie was awesome. Day one purchase for me.

[TauHeel05]

Loved this film. Rockwell was brilliant.

Plus, it was filmed in my home state, North Carolina; despite the puzzling title .

[imsounoriginal]

Good news. Was too lazy to go to the free AMC screening a month ago and regret it now that it's getting all this hype.

[McCrutchy]

I really never thought we'd see this one, and that the first Fox Searchlight title would be The Shape of Water. I'm really glad to be wrong.

I wonder if it will get an Atmos/DTS:X remix? Somehow, I bet not, and that's fine.

[Chaotic]

The first Fox Searchlight 4K was Wild.

[Leonidas King]

Yes! One of my favorites of the year.

Also, this is a good sign that The Shape of Water will also get a 4K release.

[McCrutchy]

Originally Posted by Chaotic

The first Fox Searchlight 4K was Wild.

Yeah, but that doesn't count as it was in the first batch of releases, and since then, other than the rumor of Brooklyn, all subsequent Searchlight releases have been Blu-ray-only.

Of course, the real test will be if they ever release a film not distributed by Fox internationally, but for now, this is a positive sign.

[dkelly26666]

This film is superb in every way. One of the very best of the year. Oscar caliber performances all around, and a great script. Excellent film. Glad it's getting a 4K, too.

[Harry Shapiro]

Originally Posted by McCrutchy

Yeah, but that doesn't count as it was in the first batch of releases, and since then, other than the rumor of Brooklyn, all subsequent Searchlight releases have been Blu-ray-only.

Of course, the real test will be if they ever release a film not distributed by Fox internationally, but for now, this is a positive sign.

It "doesn't count" because it was in the first batch of releases? With logic like that, you could be President!

[toasted]

Great movie. Too dark for me to watch it ever again. Neat that it's getting a 4K release though.

[xbs2034]

Originally Posted by McCrutchy

Yeah, but that doesn't count as it was in the first batch of releases, and since then, other than the rumor of Brooklyn, all subsequent Searchlight releases have been Blu-ray-only.

Of course, the real test will be if they ever release a film not distributed by Fox internationally, but for now, this is a positive sign.

The Birth of a Nation was a Fox Searchlight title with a 4K release as well. I expect The Shape of Water will as well.

[jaaguir]

I read a theatrical review stating this looks like hell, literally like the raw footage was not graded. It should be fun to read the uhd reviews whenever it gets released...

[McCrutchy]

Originally Posted by xbs2034

The Birth of a Nation was a Fox Searchlight title with a 4K release as well.

Huh, guess I haven't been paying attention, then. Odd, as I remember thinking before that no Searchlight titles had been released, but perhaps that was in terms of domestic-only Fox Searchlight titles, that is, titles that aren't distributed by Fox internationally. Obviously, this would disqualify not just Wild and The Birth of a Nation, but also both Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri and The Shape of Water, as all of these films are distributed by Fox internationally.

And what will be very interesting to me, is if, say, both The Shape of Water and Wes Anderson's Isle of Dogs get UHD BD releases, which now seems likelier than not, depending on reception, then that's two titles that Criterion would be interested in releasing as well, which might add additional pressure for them to start releasing UHD Blu-ray. I don't see how Criterion could release a title on Blu-ray-only that Fox has released on UHD BD.

[xbs2034]

Originally Posted by jaaguir

I read a theatrical review stating this looks like hell, literally like the raw footage was not graded. It should be fun to read the uhd reviews whenever it gets released...

I wouldn't say it looks like raw footage or anything like that, but it is a fairly plain looking film so I wouldn't expect it to be a reference release by any means. Now, The Shape of Water, that could end up being a "show off" disc (kinda disappointed it didn't get any premium formats theatrically, as think I would've liked to have seen it that way after viewing it)

[Pieter V]

Release date: Feb 27th, 2018

[philochs]

Only a slight thumbs up from me, the same for my dad who I saw it with. If the reviews are good enough on the UHD for PQ and audio then it could be worth grabbing eventually, anyway. It might be worth a few repeat views, but I don't have any sort of yearning to see this film again and again. It's no Fargo, though that would be a big expectation to put on a new movie. Personally, I think it's getting a little too much praise for what it is. One plus side is the impressive cinematography, the work of Ben Davis. There are some nice scenic shots in this film. Should be a good fit for 4K/HDR/WCG treatment. I assume it'll be an upscale. Oh well.

[Pieter V]

Originally Posted by Pieter V

Release date: Feb 27th, 2018

Also up on Amazon.com.

[BigNickUK]

Anyone know if the standard blu ray with this is likely to be region free?

[UltraMario9]

Originally Posted by BigNickUK

Anyone know if the standard blu ray with this is likely to be region free?

With Fox you can never be so sure but since they're distributing this in both the US and UK, it should be region free.