The Eagle - Unrated (2011) - 6/21/11 - Blu-ray Forum

hidef al · 04-08-2011, 10:52 PM

The Eagle Blu-ray

The Eagle Blu-ray Review

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Universal has officially announced plans to bring the 2011 Kevin Macdonald directed film “The Eagle” starring Channing Tatum, Jamie Bell, and Donald Sutherland to Blu-ray Disc on June 21st. Tech specs for the release include full 1080p Hi-Def video and DTS-HD 5.1 Master Audio sound. No bonus materials have yet been announced but we do know (from the cover art) that this will include both the UNRATED and Theatrical Cut of the film as well as a Digital Copy. The title is not available for pre-order over at Amazon but stay tuned and we’ll keep you updated.

http://www.highdefdiscnews.com/?p=60276

Minimejer05 · 04-08-2011, 11:10 PM

Was this a Universal title during theatrical distribution or did they pick it up for home video release? Regardless, I skipped on it in theaters due to the PG13 rating, but I will give the UNRATED cut a rental.

Dubstar · 04-08-2011, 11:23 PM

could they make the UNRATED letter size any larger??

RonSwanson · 04-08-2011, 11:33 PM

Barely worth a rent, saw it in theaters. But if u like the genre, might as well redbox it. Definitely not purchase worthy

Brad1963 · 04-08-2011, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Minimejer05

Was this a Universal title during theatrical distribution or did they pick it up for home video release? Regardless, I skipped on it in theaters due to the PG13 rating, but I will give the UNRATED cut a rental.

It is a Universal produced film they released under thier Focus Features banner.

Holmes · 04-10-2011, 06:45 PM

I loved this. I thought it nailed a certain tone--between the stylized absurdity of, say, 300 and the somber super-seriousness of Ridley Scott's recent genre entries (Kingdom of Heaven, Robin Hood). The Eagle has respect for its character and period detail, but also has an appealing and rather old-fashioned swashbuckling quality. Another good film by Kevin Macdonald (Touching the Void, The Last King of Scotland). I had a blast, and I'll definitely buy the Blu.

As for the unrated cut (UNRATED: The Eagle), I'm dubious. I just don't get the feeling tons of gore was shot and cut. (The film played absolutely fine in its PG-13 form, btw. I didn't miss the flying CGI blood at all.) I have a feeling this'll be one of cases where they add a few deleted character moments, but advertise it in the TV spots as a -badass-, -intense- new cut of the film.

Minimejer05 · 04-10-2011, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Brad1963

It is a Universal produced film they released under thier Focus Features banner.

ahh yes that's what it was. I forgot it was a Focus Features film. Makes sense.

hardtosayx · 04-11-2011, 11:00 PM

octagon · 04-11-2011, 11:21 PM

"Joey, do you like movies about gladiators?"

SYale · 04-16-2011, 06:48 AM

The Eagle Blu-ray

Just noticed this in my Gold Box actually. I originally only saw the DVD version, so I guess they just recently confirmed the blu-ray.

Despite not seeing this in theatres, I will blind buy this and pre-order for right now, to lock in my extra couple percent for it being in my gold box deals. Anyone see the movie and enjoy it or hate it?

SYale · 04-16-2011, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by hardtosayx

https://forum.blu-ray.com/blu-ray-mo...6-21-11-a.html

Wow, thanks, I even did a search for it, I guess I put to many keywords with "The Eagle"...Moving to that thread then.

rlf3911 · 04-18-2011, 01:44 AM

I saw this in theater. It wasn't that bad. Worth a rental for sure, decide from there if you want to buy it. I won't be.

Blu Titan · 06-22-2011, 01:28 AM

Just purchased the Best Buy exclusive and it is a flipper disc

. Huge fail...what's the point of putting a DVD on the other side of the Blu-ray disc. Really

about this garbage! I am going to Best Buy tomorrow and I am getting the regular version. My fault too as it says it right on the cover.

Minimejer05 · 06-22-2011, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu Titan

Just purchased the Best Buy exclusive and it is a flipper disc

. Huge fail...what's the point of putting a DVD on the other side of the Blu-ray disc. Really

about this garbage! I am going to Best Buy tomorrow and I am getting the regular version. My fault too as it says it right on the cover.

Did the flipper even come with a slipcover?

Can anyone comment on the differences between the PG13 and UNRATED cuts?

hidef al · 06-23-2011, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Minimejer05

Did the flipper even come with a slipcover?

The Best Buy Exclusive (flipper) did not come with a slipcover. Not even sure why Uni and BB would team up and release this kind of an exclusive. Why can't they put each format on two different discs??

shinseiRomeo · 06-23-2011, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by hidef al

The Best Buy Exclusive (flipper) did not come with a slipcover. Not even sure why Uni and BB would team up and release this kind of an exclusive. Why can't they put each format on two different discs??

That annoys me as well. I adore exclusives, you know this. Ever since Best Buy has been selling gimped slipless 'exclusives', I actually skip on the movie altogether.

Blu Titan · 06-23-2011, 02:06 AM

I decided to keep the flipper as I did not want to go through the trouble of exchanging it. To my suprise, I really enjoyed the movie...much better than I initially believed.

hidef al · 06-23-2011, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu Titan

Just purchased the Best Buy exclusive and it is a flipper disc

. Huge fail...what's the point of putting a DVD on the other side of the Blu-ray disc. Really

about this garbage! I am going to Best Buy tomorrow and I am getting the regular version. My fault too as it says it right on the cover.

Yes!! Get the regular version. It comes with a nice shiny, embossed slipcover

shinseiRomeo · 06-23-2011, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu Titan

I decided to keep the flipper as I did not want to go through the trouble of exchanging it. To my suprise, I really enjoyed the movie...much better than I initially believed.

Traitor! Did you get in on the deal with Adjustment Bureau?

Would you recommend this as a blind buy and worth repeat viewings?

hidef al · 06-23-2011, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by shinseiRomeo

That annoys me as well. I adore exclusives, you know this. Ever since Best Buy has been selling gimped slipless 'exclusives', I actually skip on the movie altogether.

I don't mind flippers but come on. This is 2011. Not 2006 (HD DVD). Uni needs to let go of the past and move on to the future. And yes, I know you love your retail exclusives shin

04-16-2011, 06:48 AM	#10
SYale Active Member Member since:Nov 2010 Blu-ray collection:51 Trading Score:11	The Eagle - Pre-Order Up June 21, 2011 The Eagle Blu-ray Just noticed this in my Gold Box actually. I originally only saw the DVD version, so I guess they just recently confirmed the blu-ray. Despite not seeing this in theatres, I will blind buy this and pre-order for right now, to lock in my extra couple percent for it being in my gold box deals. Anyone see the movie and enjoy it or hate it? Last edited by Deciazulado; 04-16-2011 at 04:32 PM.

06-22-2011, 01:28 AM	#13
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	Just purchased the Best Buy exclusive and it is a flipper disc . Huge fail...what's the point of putting a DVD on the other side of the Blu-ray disc. Really about this garbage! I am going to Best Buy tomorrow and I am getting the regular version. My fault too as it says it right on the cover. Last edited by Blu Titan; 06-22-2011 at 01:34 AM.

04-08-2011, 11:10 PM	#2
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	Was this a Universal title during theatrical distribution or did they pick it up for home video release? Regardless, I skipped on it in theaters due to the PG13 rating, but I will give the UNRATED cut a rental.

04-08-2011, 11:23 PM	#3
Dubstar Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:down at Fraggle Rock Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:201 Blu-ray collection:1953 DVD collection:304 MA collection:4 Digital collection:33 Trading Score:29	could they make the UNRATED letter size any larger??

04-08-2011, 11:33 PM	#4
RonSwanson Banned Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Pawnee, IN Blu-ray collection:132 Blu-ray reviews:27 Trading Score:74	Barely worth a rent, saw it in theaters. But if u like the genre, might as well redbox it. Definitely not purchase worthy

04-10-2011, 06:45 PM	#6
Holmes Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Maryland 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:779	I loved this. I thought it nailed a certain tone--between the stylized absurdity of, say, 300 and the somber super-seriousness of Ridley Scott's recent genre entries (Kingdom of Heaven, Robin Hood). The Eagle has respect for its character and period detail, but also has an appealing and rather old-fashioned swashbuckling quality. Another good film by Kevin Macdonald (Touching the Void, The Last King of Scotland). I had a blast, and I'll definitely buy the Blu. As for the unrated cut (UNRATED: The Eagle), I'm dubious. I just don't get the feeling tons of gore was shot and cut. (The film played absolutely fine in its PG-13 form, btw. I didn't miss the flying CGI blood at all.) I have a feeling this'll be one of cases where they add a few deleted character moments, but advertise it in the TV spots as a -badass-, -intense- new cut of the film.

04-11-2011, 11:00 PM	#8
hardtosayx Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jun 2009 Location:PA 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:1482 DVD collection:77 Trading Score:52

04-11-2011, 11:21 PM	#9
octagon Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Chicago 4K collection:255 Blu-ray collection:2799	"Joey, do you like movies about gladiators?"

04-18-2011, 01:44 AM	#12
rlf3911 Senior Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Mansfield, TX Blu-ray collection:251 Trading Score:6	I saw this in theater. It wasn't that bad. Worth a rental for sure, decide from there if you want to buy it. I won't be.

06-23-2011, 02:06 AM	#17
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	I decided to keep the flipper as I did not want to go through the trouble of exchanging it. To my suprise, I really enjoyed the movie...much better than I initially believed.

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