Johnny Mnemonic: In Black and White (1995) - Blu-ray Forum

Akijama · 07-13-2022, 02:07 PM

Johnny Mnemonic: In Black and White Blu-ray

https://www.moviezyng.com/johnny-mne...s/043396582958

coming in August

Modren · 07-13-2022, 02:29 PM

ToonySpoonGoon · 07-13-2022, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Modren

The director originally intended it to be Black and White and this is his Directors Cut

MifuneFan · 07-13-2022, 02:38 PM

Kind of a wasted opportunity to not include the color version as well. Does Sony not have the rights to that somehow? The Image BD is OOP, so I'm not sure I understand their reasoning for not including the original version as well and/or at least releasing it separately. I've never seen the film personally, so I'd like to have both versions

Gunsnroses092789 · 07-13-2022, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Kind of a wasted opportunity to not include the color version as well. Does Sony not have the rights to that somehow? The Image BD is OOP. I've never seen the film personally, so I'd like to have both versions

Just laziness, I'm assuming. No legal reason they could release this and not the color.

Fangmacher · 07-13-2022, 02:41 PM

Time will tell if this remains the single goofiest Blu of the year

MifuneFan · 07-13-2022, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunsnroses092789

Just laziness, I'm assuming. No legal reason they could release this and not the color.

That's what I figured. Pretty dumb. This probably would have been better suited for a release from Arrow, or SF, with both versions included, and new extras.

Jerry_Dam · 07-13-2022, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ToonySpoonGoon

The director originally intended it to be Black and White and this is his Directors Cut

The B&W is his original intention but the cut is the same as the theatrical release. Also, Longo said in his audio commentary that there is NO director's cut, not even the Japanese version, since he was never given the chance to present his own cut as he was pushed out the door before he could...

DR Herbert West · 07-13-2022, 02:56 PM

I almost gave up on this.

ToonySpoonGoon · 07-13-2022, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Jerry_Dam

The B&W is his original intention but the cut is the same as the theatrical release. Also, Longo said in his audio commentary that there is NO director's cut, not even the Japanese version, since he was never given the chance to present his own cut as he was pushed out the door before he could...

fair, i just called it directors cut since he oversaw this one, either way I'm very hyped for this release

dylrichard02 · 07-13-2022, 03:09 PM

I'd like to see this film, so I'll check out the B&W version.

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Originally Posted by DR Herbert West

I almost gave up on this.

Same here. I almost imported the 101 films release from the UK, could still do that I guess.

Rayjg · 07-13-2022, 03:14 PM

Gunsnroses092789 · 07-13-2022, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

That's what I figured. Pretty dumb. This probably would have been better suited for a release from Arrow, or SF, with both versions included, and new extras.

Totally agree. This is kind of one of those cult films that isn't great but has a big, loyal following, and Arrow & SF (and some other companies) really excel at releasing those. You are right— missed opportunity.

willo007 · 07-13-2022, 04:31 PM

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specifications;
upc: 043396582958
home release: 2022-08-16
original release: 1995
content provider: sony
runtime: 97
genre: sci-fi
language: english

aspect: 1.85:1
rating: r
audio: dts 5.1
color/bw: black and white

special features:
-black and white version of the film
-a candid conversation featurette
-theatrical trailer

copyright: 1995 anm (1991) xxxiii limited partnership. All rights reserved.
number of discs: 1
disc format: bd-50

*New

drb999 · 07-13-2022, 04:34 PM

Dumbest release ever?

willo007 · 07-13-2022, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by drb999

Dumbest release ever?

I agree, they should include the Theatrical Version (Color).

*Fun fact, because this film was shot within multiple years and in between Keanu's other films you can see his weight fluctuate throughout the film. In some scenes he looks really skinny and in other scenes buff.

vs

Member-222782 · 07-13-2022, 05:18 PM

I have an import, recently released by a UK label, but it is said to have a mediocre transfer so I haven't bothered with it. IIRC I think I may have walked out on this one so I'm not sure why I even bought the Blu-ray (I think it was the packaging). I'll try to watch the film to see if time has been kind to it - and determine if a double dip is in order.

DrunkenPumpkin · 07-13-2022, 05:29 PM

Man people really do love to hate on anything.
"But why" Because other people do not have the same opinions as you?
I have the image blu and I look forward to this too.

ToonySpoonGoon · 07-13-2022, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by DrunkenPumpkin

Man people really do love to hate on anything.
"But why" Because other people do not have the same opinions as you?
I have the image blu and I look forward to this too.

God forbid a director revisit his own movie and change the colors! I love to be angry!

critterdvd · 07-13-2022, 05:56 PM

While I think more power to 'em for directors to go back and changes films as they see fit, I still think it the studio should include the original theatrical cuts, as the films were originally presented in theaters and previous home media. If the theatrical cut was still in print, it would be a different story, but I can definitely see the annoyance that the version people remember watching isn't even available.

07-13-2022, 02:07 PM	#1
Akijama Banned Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011	Johnny Mnemonic: In Black and White (1995) Johnny Mnemonic: In Black and White Blu-ray https://www.moviezyng.com/johnny-mne...s/043396582958 coming in August Last edited by Deciazulado; 08-27-2022 at 05:48 AM.

07-13-2022, 02:29 PM	#2
Modren Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2019

07-13-2022, 02:38 PM	#4
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1143 Trading Score:69	Kind of a wasted opportunity to not include the color version as well. Does Sony not have the rights to that somehow? The Image BD is OOP, so I'm not sure I understand their reasoning for not including the original version as well and/or at least releasing it separately. I've never seen the film personally, so I'd like to have both versions

07-13-2022, 02:41 PM	#6
Fangmacher Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2015	Time will tell if this remains the single goofiest Blu of the year

07-13-2022, 02:56 PM	#9
DR Herbert West Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:May 2018 Location:Arkham, MA Trading Score:8	I almost gave up on this.

07-13-2022, 03:14 PM	#12
Rayjg Blu-ray Champion Member since:Aug 2016

07-13-2022, 04:34 PM	#15
drb999 Blu-ray King Member since:Jul 2013 Location:Outer Space 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:706 DVD collection:57 MA collection:6 Digital collection:75 iTunes collection:1 Prime collection:1	Dumbest release ever?

07-13-2022, 05:18 PM	#17
Member-222782 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jun 2012 4K collection:645 Blu-ray collection:4556 DVD collection:474 Trading Score:140	I have an import, recently released by a UK label, but it is said to have a mediocre transfer so I haven't bothered with it. IIRC I think I may have walked out on this one so I'm not sure why I even bought the Blu-ray (I think it was the packaging). I'll try to watch the film to see if time has been kind to it - and determine if a double dip is in order.

07-13-2022, 05:29 PM	#18
DrunkenPumpkin Senior Member Member since:Dec 2012 4K collection:77 Blu-ray collection:872 DVD collection:39 Trading Score:12	Man people really do love to hate on anything. "But why" Because other people do not have the same opinions as you? I have the image blu and I look forward to this too.

07-13-2022, 05:56 PM	#20
critterdvd Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Southern California 4K collection:423 Blu-ray collection:4034 DVD collection:2208 MA collection:983 Digital collection:192 iTunes collection:534 Prime collection:21 Trading Score:5	While I think more power to 'em for directors to go back and changes films as they see fit, I still think it the studio should include the original theatrical cuts, as the films were originally presented in theaters and previous home media. If the theatrical cut was still in print, it would be a different story, but I can definitely see the annoyance that the version people remember watching isn't even available.

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