The Last Castle 4K UHD (2001)

[Tom Sharky]

Originally Posted by FarSided102

Wanted to point out that the Blu-ray Paramount released back in 2021 mentions on the back that it's from a 4k scan supervised by Lod Lurie. I'm guessing Kino decided to choose this for 4k because all they had to do was have Paramount do Dolby Vision for the film (Ala Nobody's Fool and The Score).

I suspect that's likely the deal, in that this one was ready to go, ala "The Score" and that helped sway Kino to release it.

[36chambers]

Will buy just for James G Rip.
Some cheesy stuff within the prison but still a pretty good movie.

[DMRI2006]

Originally Posted by Trekkie313

Chevy Chase isn't that popular outside of National Lampoon or Community. Nobody is asking for Bill Murray's 90s output on UHD.

This movie was a total box office disaster that I've scarcely run into anyone talking about in all the years since it came out. Fletch was at least one of the highest grossing films of its year and actually does have a cult following.

It's probably that there's already a 4K master Paramount put together available that explains it a little, but it's still a really odd choice of title to put out in a format where we're always told the margins are so thin for success.

[Member-222782]

Don’t know how I’ve never seen or even heard of this film. A quick glance at a trailer tells me it’s a safe blind buy. A movie about a prison for disgraced soldiers. That’s different.

[Mosley likes BFDI]

Originally Posted by Gacivory

That’s their MO why should they change it now?

Sorry, what does MO stand for?

[Gacivory]

Originally Posted by Mosley likes BFDI

Sorry, what does MO stand for?

Modus Operandi

[Jodi]

Originally Posted by Cinema84

Don’t know how I’ve never seen or even heard of this film. A quick glance at a trailer tells me it’s a safe blind buy. A movie about a prison for disgraced soldiers. That’s different.

I saw this film, released by DreamWorks, back during it's theatrical exhibition. It's pretty good.

[Starman22]

I seen this on Kino Lorber Studio Classics Facebook page... nice announcement!

[StLouisRibs]

Releasing February 20

[poke smot]

Loved this back in the day. Robert Redford and Tony soprano. This is good drama. Strong stuff here.

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by Kino Lorber Insider

Coming February 20th on 4KUHD!
https://kinolorber.com/product/the-last-castle-4kuhd

THE LAST CASTLE (2001)

DISC 1 (4KUHD):
• Brand New HDR/Dolby Vision Master by Paramount – From a 4K Scan of the 35mm Original Camera Negative
• Audio Commentary by Director Rod Lurie
• Triple-Layered UHD100 Disc
• 5.1 Surround and Lossless 2.0 Audio
• Optional English Subtitles

DISC 2 (BLU-RAY):
• Brand New HD Master by Paramount Pictures – From a 4K Scan of the 35mm Original Camera Negative
• Audio Commentary by Director Rod Lurie
• Rod Lurie on The Last Castle: Featurette (10:35)
• 9 Deleted Scenes with Optional Audio Commentaries by Rod Lurie (14:29)
• HBO First Look - Inside the Walls of The Last Castle: Featurette (15:01)
• A Hero's Farewell - A Discussion on the Alternate Ending: Featurette (2:45)
• Theatrical Trailer (2:24)
• Dual-Layered BD50 Disc
• 5.1 Surround and Lossless 2.0 Audio
• Optional English Subtitles

Color 131 Minutes 2.40:1 Rated R
Explosive star-power meets spectacular action when Robert Redford (3 Days of the Condor) goes up against James Gandolfini (TV’s The Sopranos) in this powerhouse action-thriller. His service to his country made him a hero. But one mistake made him a prisoner. For General Eugene Irwin (Redford), it’s just a matter of serving out his sentence—until he makes the shocking discovery that his fellow inmates are being murdered. Now, Irwin is taking command one last time—and unifying the inmates in a desperate battle to overcome a brutally corrupt system and show the world the truth. Directed by Rod Lurie (The Contender), The Last Castle crackles with action, drama and a top-notch cast that includes Mark Ruffalo (Avengers: Infinity War), Paul Calderon (King of New York), Clifton Collins Jr. (187), Robin Wright (Unbreakable) and Delroy Lindo (Get Shorty).

[ShawnJ]

Preorder is up on Amazon. $39.95. Hopefully the price drops a bit before the release date, otherwise Kino Lober's website has it for $26.57.

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[CelestialAgent]

DVDCompare (erroneously?) claims this has a new commentary but not the DVD commentary.

[rdodolak]

Originally Posted by CelestialAgent

DVDCompare (erroneously?) claims this has a new commentary but not the DVD commentary.

It's a commentary with Director Rod Lurie and the same one that is found on Paramount's 2021 Blu-ray release.

[mi_z]

Originally Posted by DMRI2006

This movie was a total box office disaster that I've scarcely run into anyone talking about in all the years since it came out. Fletch was at least one of the highest grossing films of its year and actually does have a cult following.

It's probably that there's already a 4K master Paramount put together available that explains it a little, but it's still a really odd choice of title to put out in a format where we're always told the margins are so thin for success.

I watched the bonus features on the Blu Ray I rented. They talk about its box office and why it flopped. A big part was 9/11 and iirc there was little marketing for this film because of that.

[Deadsoon]

Maybe it’s me but I have never been able to sit through a movie Robert Redford was in. He’s just so bland as an actor.

[loxly]

blind buy, i'm in

[Danespina]

My Amazon.ca pre-order was delayed.

[loxly]

Originally Posted by Danespina

My Amazon.ca pre-order was delayed.

unobstructed view says March 05 street date

it is also 29.99 there, quite a bit cheaper than amazon.ca right now