The Last Starfighter (25th Anniversary Edition) - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

Sussudio · 08-04-2009, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by doctorD

From what I've heard, the release date on this movie has been moved out to August 18. I was at BB today and they didn't have it. Neither did Fry's.

Did anyone find this today?

yeah, ive heard it was pushed back as well.

and im same as above 2 posters...i dont own the dvd so i'll still buy the blu even if the transfer isn't great...i'm just hoping it will be

krisstivers · 08-04-2009, 08:59 PM

I know this could be a "glitch", but according to bestbuy.com, all the stores in my area have it in stock. See for yourselves...search Houston, TX. However, it's also showing a release date of 8/18 on the site....

I'll go check when I get off of work in 10 minutes...

doctorD · 08-04-2009, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sussudio

yeah, ive heard it was pushed back as well.

and im same as above 2 posters...i dont own the dvd so i'll still buy the blu even if the transfer isn't great...i'm just hoping it will be

Yes...I remember seeing this in the theater as a kid and thinking it was one of the coolest movies back then. I too will be picking this up when it comes out. I was so looking forward to it today though...oh well!

wiredmass · 08-04-2009, 09:07 PM

I went to two Best Buys and Target looking for this disc today and no one had it. This is one of my childhood favorites. I was very excited to watch this with my son tonight. But, the street date has probably been pushed back. Crap.

aggienader08 · 08-04-2009, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by wormraper

I seriously doubt it. Universal to date has not released a single blu that was on HD DVD that looked and sounded ANY different from each other.

Um... how 'bout BSG!?

krisstivers · 08-04-2009, 09:28 PM

Definitely delayed to the 18th...just checked at two Best Buys...

blukrank · 08-04-2009, 11:31 PM

I still have my HD DVD copy of The Last Starfighter. Thought it looked ok.The Dolby True HD sounds great thoe.
I wonder how mutch better the DTS-HD on the Blu-Ray is going to sound compared to The Dolby True HD audio on The HD DVD version?

TheZoof · 08-05-2009, 02:31 AM

I think I will purchase this.

johnarnold101 · 08-05-2009, 02:37 AM

This was a great movie for the time and I thought it would hold up well enough. I'll rent it on blu and see before I buy it.

DetroitSportsFan · 08-05-2009, 03:15 AM

I'm looking forward to getting this to retire my DVD.

CJS234 · 08-05-2009, 03:55 AM

Amazon has it listed as August 18 so it has indeed been pushed bac *sadface*

EricJ · 08-05-2009, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Sylin

It's a GREAT sci-fi movie.

A young man is stuck living in a middle-of-nowhere trailer park...

Tsk, tsk--Describing a classic movie with words...
Have you forgotten we're living in the YouTube age?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7NaxBxFWSo

(There are some very good reasons why 1981-1989 were the Summers of Love for sci-fi/fantasy, and this was right smack in 1985.

And when Robert Preston made his mid-80's comeback with "Victor/Victoria", you knew ya got trouble in River City.)

XENOCIDE · 08-05-2009, 04:04 AM

Kinda new at this but i thought this might help.

http://www.thecinemalaser.com/brd_20...ighter-brd.htm

sardaukar1977 · 08-05-2009, 04:53 AM

yeah, I went to best buy and Fry's and both showed the date pushed back 2 weeks, I was bummed, especially since earlier this morning it showed they had the movie in stock. I have a feeling they do have the movie on hand, but due to the studio changing the release date, they can't legally sell it yet. Oh well, whats 2 weeks? But hey, I got my BSG complete series box set to keep me until then, hahah.

Sylin · 08-05-2009, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by sardaukar1977

yeah, I went to best buy and Fry's and both showed the date pushed back 2 weeks, I was bummed, especially since earlier this morning it showed they had the movie in stock. I have a feeling they do have the movie on hand, but due to the studio changing the release date, they can't legally sell it yet. Oh well, whats 2 weeks? But hey, I got my BSG complete series box set to keep me until then, hahah.

Or it's a recall to fix a defect.

kndy · 08-05-2009, 03:51 PM

For fans of "The Last Starfighter", Tampa Bay.com's "Stuck in the 80's" has a podcast dedication to the film:

http://pod.sptimes.com/stuckinthe80s172.mp3

Hehe...relive the moments from the film...

Anyway, I'll pick it up when released. I saw it on Wal-Mart as a DVD on sale for $5 a few months ago and picked it up and watched it for nostalgia. I loved this film as a child and I remember going to the theater several times to watch this.

Btw, do Universal BD releases for classic films get a lower price point or go on sale often like Sony's older catalog titles?

Sussudio · 08-05-2009, 03:55 PM

First "review" hints at possible NEW transfer

Here's an excerpt...I've never heard of the review site before and I'm sure it's not anywhere near as professional as a site like ours, but it's the 1st review I've come across so I thought I'd pass it along:

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The strange thing about this film is that the fashions and vehicles (that people consider to be cool) have all come around again. When you see the clothes and overall style of the characters you'll be right at home; the style is the same in 2009! Frightening, I know, but the reason I bring this up is because the movie looks gorgeous in Blu-ray. With these little elements in the film you are drawn into it more and you forget that this was made in 1984 (until you see the Star Wars sheets -- then you become insanely jealous). The visuals have been cleaned up for this 25th anniversary and you'll be glad they were. As for the audio, you'll be happy with the sound effects and music.

http://www.digitalchumps.com/movie-r...y-edition.html

Deadset · 08-05-2009, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by krisstivers

I've never seen this movie, but it seems like something I would be interested in. Can you guys tell me a little about it? Is it worth a blind buy? Has anyone picked up the Blu-ray version that was released today? Any info on the PQ/AQ would be appreciated.

I've seen this movie many times. It's a great 80's film, probably one I remember as being a favorite of mine at the time. The plot is pretty simple, there is a guy in a small town who is pretty good at a game....so good in fact that his high score registers with the aliens and they recruit him to help in a war. I love the plot, love the scifi element and thought the creature designs were pretty cool.

I wouldn't blind buy this movie without knowing your taste in movies, but if you like 80's movies, like the scifi genre, give the movie a bit of slack for its time....then you should definitely check it out.

I'll be picking this up, but my price point is somewhere around $12-$14...

benricci · 08-05-2009, 07:12 PM

The Beaver has their review up:

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film2/DVDRe...er_blu-ray.htm

DetroitSportsFan · 08-05-2009, 07:24 PM

Looks like it indeed is a new transfer. I'm glad it's not just a HD-DVD port.

08-04-2009, 09:07 PM	#24
wiredmass Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2008 Home Theater Gallery:11 Blu-ray collection:135	Must've been moved back I went to two Best Buys and Target looking for this disc today and no one had it. This is one of my childhood favorites. I was very excited to watch this with my son tonight. But, the street date has probably been pushed back. Crap.

08-05-2009, 04:04 AM	#33
XENOCIDE New Member Member since:Mar 2009 4K collection:700 Blu-ray collection:2013 DVD collection:124	Review Kinda new at this but i thought this might help. http://www.thecinemalaser.com/brd_20...ighter-brd.htm

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08-04-2009, 08:59 PM	#22
krisstivers Active Member Member since:Apr 2009 4K collection:1162 Blu-ray collection:7391 DVD collection:67 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1	I know this could be a "glitch", but according to bestbuy.com, all the stores in my area have it in stock. See for yourselves...search Houston, TX. However, it's also showing a release date of 8/18 on the site.... I'll go check when I get off of work in 10 minutes...

08-04-2009, 09:28 PM	#26
krisstivers Active Member Member since:Apr 2009 4K collection:1162 Blu-ray collection:7391 DVD collection:67 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1	Definitely delayed to the 18th...just checked at two Best Buys...

08-04-2009, 11:31 PM	#27
blukrank Senior Member Member since:Mar 2006 Location:MO Blu-ray collection:224 Blu-ray reviews:5	I still have my HD DVD copy of The Last Starfighter. Thought it looked ok.The Dolby True HD sounds great thoe. I wonder how mutch better the DTS-HD on the Blu-Ray is going to sound compared to The Dolby True HD audio on The HD DVD version?

08-05-2009, 02:31 AM	#28
TheZoof Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Ottawa,Canada Home Theater Gallery:27 4K collection:850 Blu-ray collection:1636 DVD collection:10 Blu-ray reviews: 38 Trading Score:2	I think I will purchase this.

08-05-2009, 02:37 AM	#29
johnarnold101 Senior Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Boise, ID Home Theater Gallery:2 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:13	This was a great movie for the time and I thought it would hold up well enough. I'll rent it on blu and see before I buy it.

08-05-2009, 03:15 AM	#30
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	I'm looking forward to getting this to retire my DVD.

08-05-2009, 03:55 AM	#31
CJS234 Hot Deals moderator Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Duluth, MN Home Theater Gallery:51 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:1108 Digital collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:26	Amazon has it listed as August 18 so it has indeed been pushed bac sadface

08-05-2009, 04:53 AM	#34
sardaukar1977 Expert Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Dallas, Texas Blu-ray collection:779 Blu-ray reviews:1	yeah, I went to best buy and Fry's and both showed the date pushed back 2 weeks, I was bummed, especially since earlier this morning it showed they had the movie in stock. I have a feeling they do have the movie on hand, but due to the studio changing the release date, they can't legally sell it yet. Oh well, whats 2 weeks? But hey, I got my BSG complete series box set to keep me until then, hahah.

08-05-2009, 03:51 PM	#36
kndy Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Urban Haute Bourgeoisie Home Theater Gallery:136 Blu-ray collection:1903 Blu-ray reviews: 41 Trading Score:17	For fans of "The Last Starfighter", Tampa Bay.com's "Stuck in the 80's" has a podcast dedication to the film: http://pod.sptimes.com/stuckinthe80s172.mp3 Hehe...relive the moments from the film... Anyway, I'll pick it up when released. I saw it on Wal-Mart as a DVD on sale for $5 a few months ago and picked it up and watched it for nostalgia. I loved this film as a child and I remember going to the theater several times to watch this. Btw, do Universal BD releases for classic films get a lower price point or go on sale often like Sony's older catalog titles?

08-05-2009, 07:12 PM	#39
benricci Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1	The Beaver has their review up: http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film2/DVDRe...er_blu-ray.htm

08-05-2009, 07:24 PM	#40
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	Looks like it indeed is a new transfer. I'm glad it's not just a HD-DVD port.

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