The Amazing Mr. Blunden (1972) Second Sight 9th Dec 2019 - Page 4 - Blu-ray Forum

Ben_C · 11-27-2019, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Simon Lewis

Price drop to £20.99 on Amazon.

Cool. I preordered it the other day and used a £5 voucher code (just for steaming an amazon prime video for 5 minutes), so it’s now 15.99 for me

Aclea · 11-27-2019, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Simon Lewis

Price drop to £20.99 on Amazon.

Same price at base.com for those who don't want it sent in an oversize plastic bag.

Aclea · 11-28-2019, 09:58 PM

Ironically around the time I plan to watch the Blu...

alan1981 · 11-28-2019, 10:34 PM

My order dispatched from Second Sight yippee!!

The Star of Astaroth · 11-29-2019, 01:52 PM

Got a dispatch notice! How long does their shipping take...

James78 · 11-30-2019, 11:33 AM

My copy just arrived in the post. I flicked through a few scenes and the film looks and sounds great! Image is 1.85:1 and sound is DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0.

The Star of Astaroth · 11-30-2019, 01:07 PM

Do they send Royal Mail?

alan1981 · 11-30-2019, 01:24 PM

Mine just arrived and it’s lovely

print is decent, few artifacts in first scene but otherwise brilliant.

Long Tom · 11-30-2019, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by The Star of Astaroth

Do they send Royal Mail?

The despatch confirmation has a tracking link that leads to the Royal Mail website. Unfotunately they forgot to include a tracking number

Si Parallel Universe · 12-01-2019, 12:47 AM

Popped in an order direct with Second Sight for my copy

SpaceBlackKnight · 12-01-2019, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by alan1981

Mine just arrived and it’s lovely

print is decent, few artifacts in first scene but otherwise brilliant.

Is it similar to the source on Amazon Prime US (soft, blown whites, and heavy specks + green vertical lines) or does it look completely different? I heard it has the BBFC U card at the start (which wasn't on the Prime version), but does it also have the Hemdale "script" logo (which the Amazon print did feature).

alan1981 · 12-01-2019, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by SpaceBlackKnight

Is it similar to the source on Amazon Prime US (soft, blown whites, and heavy specks + green vertical lines) or does it look completely different? I heard it has the BBFC U card at the start (which wasn't on the Prime version), but does it also have the Hemdale "script" logo (which the Amazon print did feature).

There are no heavy specks or green vertical lines, bar the very first shot it looks amazing. It has the opening BBFC rating screen with accompanying music. It says in booklet it’s a new scan from the negative.

malcy30 · 12-01-2019, 02:29 PM

Is the 9th December release date quoted by Amazon still correct ? as no movement on my order with them.

paulboland · 12-01-2019, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by malcy30

Is the 9th December release date quoted by Amazon still correct ? as no movement on my order with them.

Release date is December 9th
Second Sight webstore store also has release date as December 9th

https://secondsightfilms.co.uk/produ...imited-edition

Second Sight like arrow video sometimes ship early if you order direct that is why some have had their orders shipped already
They pre ordered direct from Second Sight Webstore

Amazon/Zavvi/HMV will have release date December 9th and is correct release date

SpaceBlackKnight · 12-02-2019, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by alan1981

There are no heavy specks or green vertical lines, bar the very first shot it looks amazing. It has the opening BBFC rating screen with accompanying music. It says in booklet it’s a new scan from the negative.

Sounds like it's a different and improved source than the Amazon Prime master going around. I take it that the "accompanying music" is the Hemdale logo that likely appears after the BBFC screen?

alan1981 · 12-02-2019, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by SpaceBlackKnight

Sounds like it's a different and improved source than the Amazon Prime master going around. I take it that the "accompanying music" is the Hemdale logo that likely appears after the BBFC screen?

The music is actually played over the BBFC screen which was quite charming and unexpected!

XGEEKEDGERX · 12-02-2019, 09:13 AM

My copy just arrived. Fair play to Second Sight, the box it came in was large and well padded. The disc package itself is lovely and top quality. Those rigid slip boxes are rather nice.

Si Parallel Universe · 12-02-2019, 11:37 AM

Just had a shipping notice from Second Sight for mine. Exciting!

(I may have to alter my signature again soon)

XGEEKEDGERX · 12-02-2019, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Si Parallel Universe

(I may have to alter my signature again soon)

I think that's a certainty mate

Long Tom · 12-02-2019, 08:23 PM

No sign at all of Marc Grainger who played Georgie and was mentioned on the bonus features publicity.
Had a browse of the commentary and Madeline Smith mentions his non attendance so sounds like something cropped up on the day to prevent his taking part - which is a shame. Hopefully might be clearer somewhere else on the commentary.

I'm guessing there will be a few complaints after next weeks general release about the DNR.
It does seem to have been used to some degree but for me the detail is good enough and anything else would be too grainy.

Nice to have interviews with some of the cast and very pleasing to hear Stuart Locks comment at the end of the commentary about how satisfying it is for this little old movie they did 47 years ago to still be finding new fans and for it to have as much love as it does.

I've had it on home video since around 1983 when I got an ad free broadcast during the school holiday mornings on ITV. Its been a long time coming but how lovely to have the film finally on a release that treats it with the respect it deserves.
The arrival of the cd soundtrack recently is the icing on the cake and Talking Pictures places the movie where it always should be, 7pm on Xmas Day.

The Amazing Mr Blunden has finally arrived.

11-28-2019, 09:58 PM	#63
Aclea Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Blu-ray reviews: 3	Ironically around the time I plan to watch the Blu...

11-28-2019, 10:34 PM	#64
alan1981 Member Member since:Nov 2017	My order dispatched from Second Sight yippee!!

11-29-2019, 01:52 PM	#65
The Star of Astaroth Senior Member Member since:Apr 2017	Got a dispatch notice! How long does their shipping take...

11-30-2019, 11:33 AM	#66
James78 Expert Member Top contributor Member since:May 2011	My copy just arrived in the post. I flicked through a few scenes and the film looks and sounds great! Image is 1.85:1 and sound is DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0.

11-30-2019, 01:07 PM	#67
The Star of Astaroth Senior Member Member since:Apr 2017	Do they send Royal Mail?

11-30-2019, 01:24 PM	#68
alan1981 Member Member since:Nov 2017	Mine just arrived and it’s lovely print is decent, few artifacts in first scene but otherwise brilliant.

12-01-2019, 12:47 AM	#70
Si Parallel Universe Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Apr 2015 Location:A Parallel Universe Somewhere 4K collection:136 Blu-ray collection:3086 DVD collection:395 Blu-ray reviews: 9 Trading Score:1	Popped in an order direct with Second Sight for my copy

12-01-2019, 02:29 PM	#73
malcy30 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Somewhere in the South Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Trading Score:1	Is the 9th December release date quoted by Amazon still correct ? as no movement on my order with them.

12-02-2019, 09:13 AM	#77
XGEEKEDGERX Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2017 Location:Germany. 4K collection:639 Blu-ray collection:2667 DVD collection:219 iTunes collection:60 Trading Score:3	My copy just arrived. Fair play to Second Sight, the box it came in was large and well padded. The disc package itself is lovely and top quality. Those rigid slip boxes are rather nice.

12-02-2019, 11:37 AM	#78
Si Parallel Universe Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Apr 2015 Location:A Parallel Universe Somewhere 4K collection:136 Blu-ray collection:3086 DVD collection:395 Blu-ray reviews: 9 Trading Score:1	Just had a shipping notice from Second Sight for mine. Exciting! (I may have to alter my signature again soon)

12-02-2019, 08:23 PM	#80
Long Tom Banned Member since:Nov 2019	No sign at all of Marc Grainger who played Georgie and was mentioned on the bonus features publicity. Had a browse of the commentary and Madeline Smith mentions his non attendance so sounds like something cropped up on the day to prevent his taking part - which is a shame. Hopefully might be clearer somewhere else on the commentary. I'm guessing there will be a few complaints after next weeks general release about the DNR. It does seem to have been used to some degree but for me the detail is good enough and anything else would be too grainy. Nice to have interviews with some of the cast and very pleasing to hear Stuart Locks comment at the end of the commentary about how satisfying it is for this little old movie they did 47 years ago to still be finding new fans and for it to have as much love as it does. I've had it on home video since around 1983 when I got an ad free broadcast during the school holiday mornings on ITV. Its been a long time coming but how lovely to have the film finally on a release that treats it with the respect it deserves. The arrival of the cd soundtrack recently is the icing on the cake and Talking Pictures places the movie where it always should be, 7pm on Xmas Day. The Amazing Mr Blunden has finally arrived.

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