Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) - Universal & Criterion releases - Page 4 - Blu-ray Forum

vegeta88 · 02-02-2010, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Deciazulado

Fear and Loathing in las Vegas Blu-ray Review

That review leaves me undecided still. I have the Criterion release with all the suppliments. Kenneth Brown wrote that videophiles will notice the problems. I am no videophile; I do not scrutinize the picture frame by frame so I imagine I would enjoy it.

Sky_Captain · 02-02-2010, 11:46 AM

Well that's certainly a more balanced review than the gushing DVDBeaver job, which had me questioning whether or not I should replace my German import. Won't bother now.

Crimson King · 02-02-2010, 11:59 AM

Surprised that Criterion did not let Universal have the extras for the blu-ray, they certainly gave them the ones to "Do The Right Thing" (now that's an awseome Universal blu-ray IMO!)

Minimejer05 · 02-02-2010, 01:38 PM

Since I am trying to cut down on buying Blu's and I havent seen this movie... I really wanna rent this one. I wonder if Blockbuster is going to get any copies.

Nocturnaloner · 02-02-2010, 01:45 PM

I'll be getting it for sure, sooner or later. It's one of my must-owns.

Chucker · 02-02-2010, 02:32 PM

This is my first post. I love this site. This is in one of my top 5 films off all time. Interesting points users have made regarding the Criterion audio. I had no idea. If the BD audio and video is superior than the Criterion, it's a no brainer. Its films like this one I have no trouble double or triple buying for. I'll be picking this one up at BB today since its on sale for 20.00. I have to say though that the packaging on the Criterion version is one of my most treasured DVD's. If Criterion ever comes out with their BD version of this (I doubt) I'll be picking up that one too.

doctorsteve · 02-02-2010, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

I think if you look at this movie as "a drug movie" you're completely missing the point...... It's like saying "It's a Wonderful Life" is a movie about banking

Very nice.

Drugs and alcohol are the lubricant that keeps the adventure rolling, but it is the Trip (no pun intended) that exposes the end product of the sixties as a disillusioned public that thought they were getting free love and enlightenment, but were disappointed to find they got Polyester and Helter Skelter human tragedy instead. Fueled by Thompson's aversion to authority and distain for Richard Nixon, The story is of the last desperate grasp to hold on to a Free America - to live the American Dream, chock full of "Rugged Individualism". Instead, Thompson finds an America waking up from a dream and into a Nightmare of cheap drinks, Hawaiian shirts, and apathy.

The mind-altering substances are the train that keeps the journey rolling... not the journey itself.

Cheers,

Doc

Beta Man · 02-02-2010, 02:38 PM

Yep.......Ali beaten by a human hamburger

doctorsteve · 02-02-2010, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Chucker

This is my first post. I love this site. This is in one of my top 5 films off all time.

Popped the posting cherry - congrats. One of my top faves as well, watched it at least 60 times, no exaggeration. Now my attention turns to complaining about no Big Lebowski release...

Cheers,

Doc

doctorsteve · 02-02-2010, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

Yep.......Ali beaten by a human hamburger

Though I love the way Harmon pronounces it Hambooger

vegeta88 · 02-02-2010, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Chucker

This is my first post. I love this site. This is in one of my top 5 films off all time. Interesting points users have made regarding the Criterion audio. I had no idea. If the BD audio and video is superior than the Criterion, it's a no brainer. Its films like this one I have no trouble double or triple buying for. I'll be picking this one up at BB today since its on sale for 20.00. I have to say though that the packaging on the Criterion version is one of my most treasured DVD's. If Criterion ever comes out with their BD version of this (I doubt) I'll be picking up that one too.

Welcome! It is a fantastic movie and I will treasure my Criterion copy as well, it is a great package. I think I'll have to upgrade at some point as well; the price isn't too bad right now.

wilky61 · 03-26-2010, 03:44 AM

I'm considering pulling the trigger on this one, but mixed reviews have me skeptical (particularly about PQ? And sad to see no extras...). I like this movie alright, but it's nowhere near my favorite or anything. Anybody who owns this care to weigh in on if it's a good purchase for the $17? Should I make this a priority?

jsummers157@ · 03-26-2010, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by wilky61

I'm considering pulling the trigger on this one, but mixed reviews have me skeptical (particularly about PQ? And sad to see no extras...). I like this movie alright, but it's nowhere near my favorite or anything. Anybody who owns this care to weigh in on if it's a good purchase for the $17? Should I make this a priority?

Bought this on release day and was impressed by the quality. Certainly not demo material and not as good as more recent movies, but for the date of the movie and the style, certainly above average, imo. Definitely worth $17.

Sparky4life · 03-26-2010, 01:40 PM

Hopefully, they put Where the Buffalo's Roam on Blu Ray soon.

I think Bill Murray did a really good job doing Hunter too!!

Psycho Judge Dredd · 04-13-2010, 10:12 PM

I just watched the Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas blu-ray I picked up, I really enjoyed the quality, certainly a notch up from the Criterion DVD. Heartily recommended.

CoalClear · 04-13-2010, 11:23 PM

supplements are great, but i'll take superior audio/video over them in a heartbeat

Scooby Blu · 04-14-2010, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Psycho Judge Dredd

I just watched the Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas blu-ray I picked up, I really enjoyed the quality, certainly a notch up from the Criterion DVD. Heartily recommended.

This movie kicks ass!!!

GreenFizz · 11-15-2010, 05:21 AM

The video quality is alot better than the reviewer makes it seem.... A giant step up from previous releases.

Ite · 11-18-2010, 06:16 AM

I just asked this from my Sister for Christmas!

puffyrock2 · 11-18-2010, 12:42 PM

The Universal Blu-Ray looks and sounds a good deal better than the Criterion DVD. You can get the Criterion 2-DVD set used for 5 bucks on Amazon, which is worth it for the extras. For the film itself, the Blu-Ray rocks.

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02-02-2010, 11:46 AM	#62
Sky_Captain Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:17	Well that's certainly a more balanced review than the gushing DVDBeaver job, which had me questioning whether or not I should replace my German import. Won't bother now.

02-02-2010, 11:59 AM	#63
Crimson King Blu-ray Prince Member since:Oct 2009 Blu-ray reviews: 19 Trading Score:684	Surprised that Criterion did not let Universal have the extras for the blu-ray, they certainly gave them the ones to "Do The Right Thing" (now that's an awseome Universal blu-ray IMO!)

02-02-2010, 01:38 PM	#64
Minimejer05 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Minnesota Home Theater Gallery:14 4K collection:532 Blu-ray collection:1995 Blu-ray reviews:28 Trading Score:6	Since I am trying to cut down on buying Blu's and I havent seen this movie... I really wanna rent this one. I wonder if Blockbuster is going to get any copies.

02-02-2010, 01:45 PM	#65
Nocturnaloner Power Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:713 DVD collection:141 Blu-ray reviews: 1	I'll be getting it for sure, sooner or later. It's one of my must-owns.

02-02-2010, 02:32 PM	#66
Chucker Member Member since:Dec 2009 Blu-ray collection:56	This is my first post. I love this site. This is in one of my top 5 films off all time. Interesting points users have made regarding the Criterion audio. I had no idea. If the BD audio and video is superior than the Criterion, it's a no brainer. Its films like this one I have no trouble double or triple buying for. I'll be picking this one up at BB today since its on sale for 20.00. I have to say though that the packaging on the Criterion version is one of my most treasured DVD's. If Criterion ever comes out with their BD version of this (I doubt) I'll be picking up that one too.

02-02-2010, 02:38 PM	#68
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	Yep.......Ali beaten by a human hamburger

03-26-2010, 03:44 AM	#72
wilky61 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Atlanta, GA Blu-ray collection:10 Blu-ray reviews: 24 Trading Score:1	I'm considering pulling the trigger on this one, but mixed reviews have me skeptical (particularly about PQ? And sad to see no extras...). I like this movie alright, but it's nowhere near my favorite or anything. Anybody who owns this care to weigh in on if it's a good purchase for the $17? Should I make this a priority?

03-26-2010, 01:40 PM	#74
Sparky4life Active Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Ontario, Canada Blu-ray collection:109 Trading Score:1	Hopefully, they put Where the Buffalo's Roam on Blu Ray soon. I think Bill Murray did a really good job doing Hunter too!!

04-13-2010, 10:12 PM	#75
Psycho Judge Dredd Member Member since:Apr 2010 Location:East Coast, USA	I just watched the Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas blu-ray I picked up, I really enjoyed the quality, certainly a notch up from the Criterion DVD. Heartily recommended.

04-13-2010, 11:23 PM	#76
CoalClear Member Member since:Feb 2009 Trading Score:2	supplements are great, but i'll take superior audio/video over them in a heartbeat

11-15-2010, 05:21 AM	#78
GreenFizz Junior Member Member since:Sep 2010 Blu-ray collection:7	The video quality is alot better than the reviewer makes it seem.... A giant step up from previous releases.

11-18-2010, 06:16 AM	#79
Ite Banned Member since:May 2010	I just asked this from my Sister for Christmas!

11-18-2010, 12:42 PM	#80
puffyrock2 Expert Member Member since:Mar 2010 Blu-ray collection:244 Trading Score:8	The Universal Blu-Ray looks and sounds a good deal better than the Criterion DVD. You can get the Criterion 2-DVD set used for 5 bucks on Amazon, which is worth it for the extras. For the film itself, the Blu-Ray rocks.

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