CODA (2021, Sian Heder) - Blu-ray Forum

Cremildo · 01-30-2021, 07:08 PM

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In a record-setting purchase, Apple Studios has emerged as the winner of “CODA,” the virtual Sundance sensation about a young hearing girl who grapples with breaking away from her deaf family.

The Zack Van Amburg and Jamie Erlicht-led studio paid close to $25 million for the film, breaking last year’s recording setting “Palm Springs” sale at north of $22 million.

As Variety previously reported, rapturous audience response and glowing reviews powered the 2021 Sundance Day One premiere to a bidding war, which included interest from Netflix and Amazon. The latter was said to be keen on the upbeat tearjerker, Variety reported, but did not have the bandwidth to release the film in 2021 with their loaded slate.

Breakout lead Emilia Jones plays Ruby, the daughter of a charismatic and tight-knit deaf family on the coast of Massachusetts. Fishermen by birth for generations, Ruby is crucial to the daily lives of her clan as the only hearing person in the house. Her dream of singing leads to a scholarship opportunity that forces a life-changing choice. [+]

Cremildo · 06-24-2021, 02:50 PM

Foggy · 06-25-2021, 07:27 AM

I’ll give it a watch. This seems to be one of the few breakouts from Sundance this year.

Cremildo · 06-28-2021, 03:44 PM

SleazyForWeasley · 08-13-2021, 01:12 PM

I've been hearing/reading good things about this, and I'll basically watch anything with Marlee Matlin in it. Bonus that Ferdia Walsh-Peelo is finally working more.

Frank TJ Mackey · 08-13-2021, 02:44 PM

This seems really lame, but it must be great if they paid that much for it.

it doesn’t seem like the type of film that would draw people to subscribe to Apple TV+.

BluBonnet · 08-13-2021, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Frank TJ Mackey

it doesn’t seem like the type of film that would draw people to subscribe to Apple TV+.

And why would you assume that?

It would certainly draw me to it, if I didn't already have a free one-year subscription.

DrWally · 08-13-2021, 03:08 PM

I'm watching this later, and am looking forward to it. Low key, humanistic dramas are becoming all too rare a breed.

MifuneFan · 08-13-2021, 03:10 PM

Might see this one in theaters

Gambit1138 · 08-13-2021, 06:41 PM

As a CODA myself, I really loved the movie. That ensemble cast is hilarious together, and the film overall has some insanely specific details that feel pulled straight from my own life. Plus, to see real Deaf actors play Deaf characters is so damn refreshing.

https://cinapse.co/a-codas-take-on-coda-c69e08260d62

Gacivory · 08-13-2021, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Gambit1138

As a CODA myself, I really loved the movie. That ensemble cast is hilarious together, and the film overall has some insanely specific details that feel pulled straight from my own life. Plus, to see real Deaf actors play Deaf characters is so damn refreshing.

https://cinapse.co/a-codas-take-on-coda-c69e08260d62

In case you are interested, or anyone else. The director talks about the effort she went through for authenticity and the consultants she got.

https://filmmakermagazine.com/111942.../#.YRa8-S1h1B0

Dubstar · 08-14-2021, 01:45 AM

I saw this in the theater earlier this morning and I simply enjoyed it - great performances all around.

HorrorBlu · 08-14-2021, 01:49 AM

Liked it a lot. Very moving. Reminded me of Running On Empty.

Rayjaymay · 08-14-2021, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by HorrorBlu

Liked it a lot. Very moving. Reminded me of Running On Empty.

That’s exactly what I was thinking while watching it. A cross between “Running On Empty” with bits of “Mr. Holland’s Opus” mixed in.

Salsapartyanimal · 08-14-2021, 11:31 PM

It is nice film to watch as I am deaf guy. I would like to see one of deaf character do both talking and signing.

Dubstar · 08-16-2021, 03:28 PM

total random thought / comment: I thought actor Daniel Durant ('Leo') reminded me a lot of actor Jack Reynor in appearance.

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watch this movie !!

Rodney-2187 · 08-20-2021, 03:37 PM

Looks great. Will have to check it out.

DrWally · 08-20-2021, 06:41 PM

This might be my favourite movie of 2021 so far. The only downside is that Apple's purchase of it from Sundance, followed by them dropping it in August, could have cost the movie a legitimate Oscar shot. It really needed to be slowly rolled out and allowed to become one of those Little Movie That Could snowball hits via word of mouth.

The strongest comparison that I can think of is Billy Elliott.

MEB · 08-30-2021, 12:15 AM

‘CODA’ is my favorite film (so far) this year. Absolutely fantastic entertainment.

The Booth Bijou gives it 5 out of 5 stars!

Mark

MikeScott · 09-01-2021, 04:44 AM

Absolutely wonderful! Total crowd-pleaser. I honestly can't even think of any issues I had with it. It felt genuine and didn't manipulate in a way that made me feel queasy. Emilia Jones and Daniel Durant are excellent. I liked Ferdia Walsh-Peelo as the main character's love interest too. I haven't seen him in anything since Sing Street.

It was also funnier than I expected. I laughed out loud a few times.

Hoping this gets some love this awards season. It's a gem.

9/10 (A)

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06-25-2021, 07:27 AM	#3
Foggy Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:UK 4K collection:30 Blu-ray collection:3600 DVD collection:47	I’ll give it a watch. This seems to be one of the few breakouts from Sundance this year.

06-28-2021, 03:44 PM	#4
Cremildo Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Brazil 4K collection:165 Blu-ray collection:1051 Trading Score:51

08-13-2021, 01:12 PM	#5
SleazyForWeasley Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2011 Location:330-hio 4K collection:237 Blu-ray collection:874 DVD collection:117 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:18 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:3	I've been hearing/reading good things about this, and I'll basically watch anything with Marlee Matlin in it. Bonus that Ferdia Walsh-Peelo is finally working more.

08-13-2021, 02:44 PM	#6
Frank TJ Mackey Special Member Member since:Nov 2017 Location:Land of Lincoln	This seems really lame, but it must be great if they paid that much for it. it doesn’t seem like the type of film that would draw people to subscribe to Apple TV+.

08-13-2021, 03:08 PM	#8
DrWally Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2010	I'm watching this later, and am looking forward to it. Low key, humanistic dramas are becoming all too rare a breed.

08-13-2021, 03:10 PM	#9
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1143 Trading Score:69	Might see this one in theaters

08-13-2021, 06:41 PM	#10
Gambit1138 Active Member Member since:Apr 2013 4K collection:304 Blu-ray collection:1963 DVD collection:226	As a CODA myself, I really loved the movie. That ensemble cast is hilarious together, and the film overall has some insanely specific details that feel pulled straight from my own life. Plus, to see real Deaf actors play Deaf characters is so damn refreshing. https://cinapse.co/a-codas-take-on-coda-c69e08260d62

08-14-2021, 01:45 AM	#12
Dubstar Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:down at Fraggle Rock Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:201 Blu-ray collection:1953 DVD collection:304 MA collection:4 Digital collection:33 Trading Score:29	I saw this in the theater earlier this morning and I simply enjoyed it - great performances all around.

08-14-2021, 01:49 AM	#13
HorrorBlu Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jun 2011 Blu-ray collection:209 DVD collection:356 Blu-ray reviews:1	Liked it a lot. Very moving. Reminded me of Running On Empty.

08-14-2021, 11:31 PM	#15
Salsapartyanimal Junior Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2020 Location:West Midlands 4K collection:582 Blu-ray collection:1407 DVD collection:223	It is nice film to watch as I am deaf guy. I would like to see one of deaf character do both talking and signing.

08-16-2021, 03:28 PM	#16
Dubstar Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:down at Fraggle Rock Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:201 Blu-ray collection:1953 DVD collection:304 MA collection:4 Digital collection:33 Trading Score:29	total random thought / comment: I thought actor Daniel Durant ('Leo') reminded me a lot of actor Jack Reynor in appearance. ... watch this movie !!

08-20-2021, 03:37 PM	#17
Rodney-2187 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jan 2014 4K collection:31 Blu-ray collection:416 DVD collection:149 MA collection:716 Digital collection:366 iTunes collection:762 Prime collection:729 Trading Score:82	Looks great. Will have to check it out.

08-20-2021, 06:41 PM	#18
DrWally Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2010	This might be my favourite movie of 2021 so far. The only downside is that Apple's purchase of it from Sundance, followed by them dropping it in August, could have cost the movie a legitimate Oscar shot. It really needed to be slowly rolled out and allowed to become one of those Little Movie That Could snowball hits via word of mouth. The strongest comparison that I can think of is Billy Elliott.

08-30-2021, 12:15 AM	#19
MEB Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2009 Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:151 Blu-ray collection:1446 DVD collection:71 iTunes collection:21 Trading Score:1	‘CODA’ is my favorite film (so far) this year. Absolutely fantastic entertainment. The Booth Bijou gives it 5 out of 5 stars! Mark

09-01-2021, 04:44 AM	#20
MikeScott Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Minnesota Trading Score:503	Absolutely wonderful! Total crowd-pleaser. I honestly can't even think of any issues I had with it. It felt genuine and didn't manipulate in a way that made me feel queasy. Emilia Jones and Daniel Durant are excellent. I liked Ferdia Walsh-Peelo as the main character's love interest too. I haven't seen him in anything since Sing Street. It was also funnier than I expected. I laughed out loud a few times. Hoping this gets some love this awards season. It's a gem. 9/10 (A)

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