The Boxer (1997) - Blu-ray Forum

Akijama · 01-12-2019, 03:19 AM

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M7Q3FXQ...266717&sr=1-18

Akijama · 01-15-2019, 09:16 PM

Art

Fat Phil · 01-15-2019, 09:20 PM

Ah, great news. I've been avoiding buying 101's release in the UK because a complete lack of subtitles should never be rewarded in this day and age. Glad Shout have picked this up - I look forward to seeing what kind of special features they put together.

Hazel Motes · 01-16-2019, 12:06 AM

best Shout Select announcement in a long ass time.

Paul.R.S · 01-20-2019, 09:44 AM

Takes me to 'back in the day' . . . of Universal's Collector's Edition DVDs with some decent supps . . . which weren't on the "full bit rate" DTS DVD . . .

I know, I know . . . "times change." But it's still a little sad to consider that a pic that once got that multiple release treatment (albeit because this pic's theatrical release coincided with the early DVD era) . . . featuring then-hot, now retired DDL and hot-off-of-Breaking the Waves Emily . . .

. . . is now a title Uni licenses out.

MJD64 · 01-20-2019, 10:17 AM

The pairing of director Jim Sheridan and actor Daniel Day-Lewis resulted in three absolutely terrific films; so glad to see THE BOXER is finally getting a release on Blu. Day-Lewis' quietly impassioned performance here is a thing of beauty, and the seemingly effortless way he inhabits the skin of any given character remains a marvel (I never catch him acting, he simply IS the person he's playing). This is a tough but touching film, and remains my favorite Sheridan/Day-Lewis collaboration.

Here's hoping Shout licenses IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER, and can provide some worthy supplements for what I believe has always been a bare-bones release.

FragnitoM · 01-21-2019, 12:09 AM

nice! Hope the dvd supplements carry over plus maybe some newly produced extras

SGFfilmfan · 01-21-2019, 09:05 AM

Chris Menges cinematography is quite stunning. I hope this looks good.

Cremildo · 01-21-2019, 12:57 PM

Not sure if I'll pick this up, as it didn't affect me like other Jim Sheridan films did, but I'm curious about the upgrade: the jurassic, terrible-looking DVD didn't hold up well at all.

Fat Phil · 01-21-2019, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cremildo

Not sure if I'll pick this up, as it didn't affect me like other Jim Sheridan films did, but I'm curious about the upgrade: the jurassic, terrible-looking DVD didn't hold up well at all.

A new scan would be most welcome. If not, it'll be the same over-sharpened Universal master that 101 used for their release in the UK. The very same used for that terrible looking DVD

https://caps-a-holic.com/c.php?d1=10...20&i=0&l=0&a=0

DukeTogo84 · 01-21-2019, 03:40 PM

Never saw this, but heard good things. I'll probably check it out.

scorsese1 · 03-27-2019, 09:43 AM

Anybody know anything about the transfer on the German release from Explosive Media?

Fat Phil · 05-02-2019, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scorsese1

Anybody know anything about the transfer on the German release from Explosive Media?

Avoid the German release. Explosive Media have completely borked the English DTS-HD MA 5.1 track and there are no other available (English) options to choose from aside from the commentary tracks. The surround sound activity is crazy distracting and at times, just plays flat-out the wrong thing entirely. It's actually pretty funny. I could tell something was very, very wrong from the opening credits.

Oh, the transfer is identical to the 101 films blu-ray release which can be viewed on caps-a-holic. So a dated Universal master. Likely the same one Shout have licensed. But hopefully Shout have a good audio track.

DukeTogo84 · 05-02-2019, 10:31 PM

I was surprised as to how good this looked. Wasn't expecting much, but one of the better recent releases of a catalogue film.

Fat Phil · 05-03-2019, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

I was surprised as to how good this looked. Wasn't expecting much, but one of the better recent releases of a catalogue film.

Which audio track does the Shout release feature, Duke? 2.0? 5.1? Their website doesn't specify.

DukeTogo84 · 05-03-2019, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fat phil

which audio track does the shout release feature, duke? 2.0? 5.1? Their website doesn't specify.

5.1

pablo1984 · 05-11-2019, 04:21 AM

Have anyone seen a review of this particular release anywhere?

scorsese1 · 07-29-2019, 02:38 AM

Can anybody who has watched the german or uk discs say whether or not this new shout disc compares favorably?

Rizor · 09-12-2019, 01:52 AM

Didn't see many reviews, so I bit the bullet and bought the Shout disc. Transfer is poor. Excessive DNR and sharpening, waxy looking. Looks like the same transfer that was used on the UK disc.

pablo1984 · 09-21-2019, 04:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rizor

Didn't see many reviews, so I bit the bullet and bought the Shout disc. Transfer is poor. Excessive DNR and sharpening, waxy looking. Looks like the same transfer that was used on the UK disc.

Thanks for telling us...i was about to buy the Shout! disc. What a shame that the transfer is not good

01-12-2019, 03:19 AM	#1
Akijama Banned Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011	The Boxer (1997) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M7Q3FXQ...266717&sr=1-18

01-15-2019, 09:16 PM	#2
Akijama Banned Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011	Art

01-15-2019, 09:20 PM	#3
Fat Phil Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2014 4K collection:830 Blu-ray collection:830 Trading Score:1	Ah, great news. I've been avoiding buying 101's release in the UK because a complete lack of subtitles should never be rewarded in this day and age. Glad Shout have picked this up - I look forward to seeing what kind of special features they put together.

01-16-2019, 12:06 AM	#4
Hazel Motes Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2014	best Shout Select announcement in a long ass time.

01-20-2019, 09:44 AM	#5
Paul.R.S Banned Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Hollywood, California 4K collection:69 Blu-ray collection:250 DVD collection:48 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:8	Takes me to 'back in the day' . . . of Universal's Collector's Edition DVDs with some decent supps . . . which weren't on the "full bit rate" DTS DVD . . . I know, I know . . . "times change." But it's still a little sad to consider that a pic that once got that multiple release treatment (albeit because this pic's theatrical release coincided with the early DVD era) . . . featuring then-hot, now retired DDL and hot-off-of-Breaking the Waves Emily . . . . . . is now a title Uni licenses out.

01-20-2019, 10:17 AM	#6
MJD64 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2016 Blu-ray collection:847 DVD collection:854	The pairing of director Jim Sheridan and actor Daniel Day-Lewis resulted in three absolutely terrific films; so glad to see THE BOXER is finally getting a release on Blu. Day-Lewis' quietly impassioned performance here is a thing of beauty, and the seemingly effortless way he inhabits the skin of any given character remains a marvel (I never catch him acting, he simply IS the person he's playing). This is a tough but touching film, and remains my favorite Sheridan/Day-Lewis collaboration. Here's hoping Shout licenses IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER, and can provide some worthy supplements for what I believe has always been a bare-bones release.

01-21-2019, 12:09 AM	#7
FragnitoM Power Member Member since:Jul 2018 Location:Washington, DC 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Trading Score:3	nice! Hope the dvd supplements carry over plus maybe some newly produced extras

01-21-2019, 09:05 AM	#8
SGFfilmfan Senior Member Member since:Feb 2014 Location:Midwest, USA Blu-ray collection:55	Chris Menges cinematography is quite stunning. I hope this looks good.

01-21-2019, 12:57 PM	#9
Cremildo Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Brazil 4K collection:167 Blu-ray collection:1053 Trading Score:51	Not sure if I'll pick this up, as it didn't affect me like other Jim Sheridan films did, but I'm curious about the upgrade: the jurassic, terrible-looking DVD didn't hold up well at all.

01-21-2019, 03:40 PM	#11
DukeTogo84 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2012 Location:California 4K collection:155 Blu-ray collection:4957 Blu-ray reviews: 64 Trading Score:139	Never saw this, but heard good things. I'll probably check it out.

03-27-2019, 09:43 AM	#12
scorsese1 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 4K collection:1047 Blu-ray collection:6574 DVD collection:81	Anybody know anything about the transfer on the German release from Explosive Media?

05-02-2019, 10:31 PM	#14
DukeTogo84 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2012 Location:California 4K collection:155 Blu-ray collection:4957 Blu-ray reviews: 64 Trading Score:139	I was surprised as to how good this looked. Wasn't expecting much, but one of the better recent releases of a catalogue film.

05-11-2019, 04:21 AM	#17
pablo1984 Member Member since:Feb 2012 Location:Buenos Aires, Argentina	Have anyone seen a review of this particular release anywhere?

07-29-2019, 02:38 AM	#18
scorsese1 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 4K collection:1047 Blu-ray collection:6574 DVD collection:81	Can anybody who has watched the german or uk discs say whether or not this new shout disc compares favorably?

09-12-2019, 01:52 AM	#19
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	Didn't see many reviews, so I bit the bullet and bought the Shout disc. Transfer is poor. Excessive DNR and sharpening, waxy looking. Looks like the same transfer that was used on the UK disc.

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