The Apostle (1997) - February 24, 2021 - Imprint Films

[DawnShadow]

A WORLDWIDE FIRST ON BLU-RAY!
In his Academy Award-nominated performance, Robert Duvall is Sonny, a gifted Southern preacher loved by his community until he commits a crime of passion and is forced to run from the law.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

Audio commentary by director/writer/producer/star Robert Duvall
NEW Audio Commentary by Film Critic Peter Tonguette (2020)
NEW Visual Essay by Filmmaker, Writer & Programmer Ian Mantgani (2020)
NEW Interview with composer David Mansfield (2020)
NEW Interview with actor John Beasley (2020)
“The Journey of the Apostle” featurette
MCA Records Soundtrack Presentation featurette
English Dolby Digital 2.0
Optional English subtitles
Theatrical Trailer
Limited Edition slipcase on the first 1500 copies
This is a pre-order title and will be dispatched in the week leading up to its February 24th release date. Special features and artwork subject to change.

Imprint No 32

Pre-order : https://viavision.com.au/shop/the-apostle-1997/

[SpaceBlackKnight]

Noice! Didn't Kino announce this in the US with one of their Universal deals?

[jkoffman]

No site review and no comments yet from anyone who bought it? Strange.

[Keymaster]

Originally Posted by jkoffman

No site review and no comments yet from anyone who bought it? Strange.

I'm happy to report that I watched the Apostle a few days ago after it arrived with my February bundle, and - projected at 100 inches - it looked great.

The transfer is very filmlike. Grain is left intact, and it looks like a 90's film should look. Color and contrast get a nice boost from the DVD. The print is generally very clean. It's a good thing too, since the movie really captures the rustic, rural feel of the American South, and you can practically taste the salt in the bayou air once the action shifts to Louisiana.

The film is remarkable, a one of a kind Southern gothic tale. Duvall is simply spectacular, his performance so full of passion that it weaves a hypnotic spell over the course of the film. The ensemble is excellent. Walton Goggins really makes an impression in an early role.

Great job overall from Imprint on this one.

[Timothy E RAW]

DVD Beaver says the disc is missing the Audio Commentary by Film Critic Peter Tonguette, can anyone confirm?

[marblearch]

Originally Posted by Timothy E RAW

DVD Beaver says the disc is missing the Audio Commentary by Film Critic Peter Tonguette, can anyone confirm?

That chat track is absent, is jnot name checked on the sleeve either, ust the Duvall track which is a good listen. What a great show. Duvall gives it all into the character. Billy Bob Thornton is only in it for about 5 minutes which was a shame. Watched this over the same weekend as 1000 Acres, another much maligned movie which is equally excellent.

[Knoxharrington]

Just watched it and can report that the transfer is solid, tho not spectacular. The supplements are interesting, especially the video essay. The disc menu is a bit weak. No chapters or timeline options. Movie: A; BluRay Disc: B

[DawnShadow]

Has now been announced by Mill Creek in the US for DVD only so I guess this release is the best we’re going to get. Even if Mill Creek changed their mind it would still be a Mill Creek blu-ray.

[Nitroes]

eBay


I have not seen this since it was released and was reminded of it yesterday after watching Duval talk about it:

Robert Duvall Career Retrospective | Legacy Collection | Conversations at the SAG-AFTRA Foundation - YouTube

I'll be buying it.