Great Expectations - Cuaron (1998) - Blu-ray Forum

James Luckard · 01-08-2019, 11:28 PM

Fox is releasing Cuaron's GREAT EXPECTATIONS in Japan on 2/8/19:

https://www.amazon.co.jp/Great-Expec.../dp/B07K14LZWW

It's pretty steep, costing $44, plus shipping, which will be pricey too.

I'll probably pick it up, because it's the only BD in the world and I'm a Cuaron completist. This title only has a US DVD that's an appalling old 4:3 letterboxed laserdisc transfer and an anamorphic DVD from Brazil that I never bought.

IndyMLVC · 01-09-2019, 01:30 AM

Hmmm... I wonder if ANY other country will release this. Very interested. Thanks for posting!

James Luckard · 01-09-2019, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by IndyMLVC

Hmmm... I wonder if ANY other country will release this. Very interested. Thanks for posting!

It's part of a wave of Fox titles being released in Japan. The fact that there's an HD master, and that Cuaron seems about to win yet more Oscars for ROMA, means it's conceivable this will be released elsewhere, but honestly I wouldn't hold my breath.

I'm shocked Kino Lorber or Twilight Time haven't already picked this up, a TT release with an isolated Patrick Doyle score would have been amazing.

IndyMLVC · 01-09-2019, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by James Luckard

It's part of a wave of Fox titles being released in Japan. The fact that there's a HD master, and that Cuaron seems about to win yet more Oscars for ROMA, means it's conceivable this will be released elsewhere, but honestly I wouldn't hold my breath.

I'm shocked Kino Lorber or Twilight Time haven't already picked this up, a TT release with an isolated Patrick Doyle score would have been amazing.

This and Volcano. Any others in the wave?

James Luckard · 01-09-2019, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by IndyMLVC

This and Volcano. Any others in the wave?

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...5&postcount=69

IndyMLVC · 02-08-2019, 10:38 PM

So did anyone get it?

James Luckard · 02-12-2019, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by IndyMLVC

So did anyone get it?

Not yet, will probably pick it up soon.

They uploaded the back of the package to Amazon Japan

Audio
English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Lossless
Japanese 2.0 DTS-HD Master Lossless

IndyMLVC · 02-12-2019, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by James Luckard

Not yet, will probably pick it up soon.

They uploaded the back of the package to Amazon Japan

Audio
English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Lossless
Japanese 2.0 DTS-HD Master Lossless

Wonder if there are any extras...even the 2 trailers?

Would any other region get it?

James Luckard · 02-20-2019, 10:32 AM

I think I'll wait to see if Cuaron/Roma win any big Oscars, if they do, I may wait a couple of months to see if this gets a release in any other country where BDs and shipping are cheaper.

Resettito · 12-17-2020, 06:48 AM

Sorry for rising this thread from the dead, but I'm surprised that no one mentioned here that Alfonso said this about the film in 2016:

"Cuarón: “Do we have to talk about ‘Great Expectations’? If we must, let’s go for it.”

Simon: “It’s interesting that it takes place in the modern world. How did you decide to change the time and world of this book?”

Cuarón: “That’s part of the problem: I didn’t accomplish it. It was a project that was offered and I allowed myself to be seduced for the wrong reasons. I was at a point when I was running out of money. I was feeling insecure and was convinced by the studios to do it. I said no three times to ‘Great Expectations,’ but I thought I could compensate with visuals. Never. When there is no concept, no soul in the script, you can’t compensate with anything.”

When the sequence from “Great Expectations” was shown, which was a technically marvelous tracking shot following Ethan Hawke, Simon praised its brilliance.

Cuaron: “That’s all Chivo! I wish that was the whole film! I look at it as an experience, and I feel embarrassed about it, but I’m still grateful for this film. Without it, I wouldn’t have done my next film.”

Needless to say, he's no fan of the film, so a new transfer seems unlikely.

WJWS Channel 13:Amity · 04-16-2021, 04:45 AM

Really wish Fox/Disney would license this out to Kino or someone, just so we could finally get a domestic bluray release for it. I know it doesnt have alot of fans but I really enjoy it. and have some great memories of it.

McCrutchy · 07-23-2022, 12:01 AM

This is getting a priced-down reissue from Disney Japan on September 16th, 2022. These releases tend to have two listings on Amazon, one standard retail and one Amazon only, with Amazon often selling only their edition. The discs should be identical to each other and the first edition (minus the slipcover):

https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/dp/B0B67L5BG7/ (standard retail)

https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/dp/B0B67MDKXZ/ (Amazon only)

The price of the Amazon version is ¥1,500 (tax included) and may go down further before release.

IndyMLVC · 07-23-2022, 04:23 AM

Thank you!!

1500 yen is $11.

McCrutchy · 07-24-2022, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by IndyMLVC

Thank you!!

1500 yen is $11.

danny24 · 07-25-2022, 10:35 PM

Really love this movie and I was going to order the original Japan BD w/nice slipcover but for whatever reason just kinda forgot about ordering it and it went OOP. Glad it's getting a rerelease will definitely remember ordering it this time except my punishment for forgetting to order it the first time is no nice slipcover.

IndyMLVC · 07-26-2022, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by danny24

Really love this movie and I was going to order the original Japan BD w/nice slipcover but for whatever reason just kinda forgot about ordering it and it went OOP. Glad it's getting a rerelease will definitely remember ordering it this time except my punishment for forgetting to order it the first time is no nice slipcover.

That shipping is killer though. We should do a group buy.

Rizor · 08-12-2022, 03:37 AM

I really like this film too if anyone's serious about a groupbuy.

Telemachus · 02-14-2024, 01:13 AM

Any reason to believe this will ever get another physical release let alone a 4k UHD? I noticed Amazon US sells this in the Amazon Japan storefront for only $20 shipped

Jexes23 · 06-05-2024, 06:33 PM

I like this film. Cuarón seems to want to appease critics. I'd rather watch this again than Roma.

Resettito · 07-05-2024, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Telemachus

Any reason to believe this will ever get another physical release let alone a 4k UHD? I noticed Amazon US sells this in the Amazon Japan storefront for only $20 shipped

Considering how badly he's spoken about the film, no chance in hell

01-08-2019, 11:28 PM	#1
James Luckard Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Los Angeles, CA 4K collection:397 Blu-ray collection:1805 Blu-ray reviews: 34	Great Expectations - Cuaron (1998) Fox is releasing Cuaron's GREAT EXPECTATIONS in Japan on 2/8/19: https://www.amazon.co.jp/Great-Expec.../dp/B07K14LZWW It's pretty steep, costing $44, plus shipping, which will be pricey too. I'll probably pick it up, because it's the only BD in the world and I'm a Cuaron completist. This title only has a US DVD that's an appalling old 4:3 letterboxed laserdisc transfer and an anamorphic DVD from Brazil that I never bought.

07-23-2022, 12:01 AM	#12
McCrutchy Contributor Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:East Coast, USA Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:1263 Blu-ray collection:6773 DVD collection:253 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:17	This is getting a priced-down reissue from Disney Japan on September 16th, 2022. These releases tend to have two listings on Amazon, one standard retail and one Amazon only, with Amazon often selling only their edition. The discs should be identical to each other and the first edition (minus the slipcover): https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/dp/B0B67L5BG7/ (standard retail) https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/dp/B0B67MDKXZ/ (Amazon only) The price of the Amazon version is ¥1,500 (tax included) and may go down further before release. Last edited by McCrutchy; 07-23-2022 at 12:08 AM.

01-09-2019, 01:30 AM	#2
IndyMLVC Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:New York City, NY 4K collection:296 Blu-ray collection:738 DVD collection:58 Digital collection:754 iTunes collection:2 Trading Score:62	Hmmm... I wonder if ANY other country will release this. Very interested. Thanks for posting!

02-08-2019, 10:38 PM	#6
IndyMLVC Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:New York City, NY 4K collection:296 Blu-ray collection:738 DVD collection:58 Digital collection:754 iTunes collection:2 Trading Score:62	So did anyone get it?

02-20-2019, 10:32 AM	#9
James Luckard Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Los Angeles, CA 4K collection:397 Blu-ray collection:1805 Blu-ray reviews: 34	I think I'll wait to see if Cuaron/Roma win any big Oscars, if they do, I may wait a couple of months to see if this gets a release in any other country where BDs and shipping are cheaper.

12-17-2020, 06:48 AM	#10
Resettito Special Member Member since:Feb 2009 Blu-ray collection:57	Sorry for rising this thread from the dead, but I'm surprised that no one mentioned here that Alfonso said this about the film in 2016: "Cuarón: “Do we have to talk about ‘Great Expectations’? If we must, let’s go for it.” Simon: “It’s interesting that it takes place in the modern world. How did you decide to change the time and world of this book?” Cuarón: “That’s part of the problem: I didn’t accomplish it. It was a project that was offered and I allowed myself to be seduced for the wrong reasons. I was at a point when I was running out of money. I was feeling insecure and was convinced by the studios to do it. I said no three times to ‘Great Expectations,’ but I thought I could compensate with visuals. Never. When there is no concept, no soul in the script, you can’t compensate with anything.” When the sequence from “Great Expectations” was shown, which was a technically marvelous tracking shot following Ethan Hawke, Simon praised its brilliance. Cuaron: “That’s all Chivo! I wish that was the whole film! I look at it as an experience, and I feel embarrassed about it, but I’m still grateful for this film. Without it, I wouldn’t have done my next film.” Needless to say, he's no fan of the film, so a new transfer seems unlikely.

04-16-2021, 04:45 AM	#11
WJWS Channel 13:Amity Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2010 Location:AMITY ISLAND Blu-ray collection:1073 Trading Score:156	Really wish Fox/Disney would license this out to Kino or someone, just so we could finally get a domestic bluray release for it. I know it doesnt have alot of fans but I really enjoy it. and have some great memories of it.

07-23-2022, 04:23 AM	#13
IndyMLVC Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:New York City, NY 4K collection:296 Blu-ray collection:738 DVD collection:58 Digital collection:754 iTunes collection:2 Trading Score:62	Thank you!! 1500 yen is $11.

07-25-2022, 10:35 PM	#15
danny24 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 4K collection:32 Blu-ray collection:43 Trading Score:58	Really love this movie and I was going to order the original Japan BD w/nice slipcover but for whatever reason just kinda forgot about ordering it and it went OOP. Glad it's getting a rerelease will definitely remember ordering it this time except my punishment for forgetting to order it the first time is no nice slipcover.

08-12-2022, 03:37 AM	#17
Rizor Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:NJ, USA 4K collection:1602 Blu-ray collection:6185 DVD collection:192 MA collection:73 Digital collection:51 iTunes collection:29 Prime collection:7 Blu-ray reviews: 32 Trading Score:159	I really like this film too if anyone's serious about a groupbuy.

02-14-2024, 01:13 AM	#18
Telemachus Blu-ray Baron Member since:May 2021	Any reason to believe this will ever get another physical release let alone a 4k UHD? I noticed Amazon US sells this in the Amazon Japan storefront for only $20 shipped

06-05-2024, 06:33 PM	#19
Jexes23 Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2013 Location:Texas 4K collection:561 Blu-ray collection:1759 DVD collection:3 Blu-ray reviews: 27	I like this film. Cuarón seems to want to appease critics. I'd rather watch this again than Roma.

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