I Am Sam - Blu-ray Forum

horizonline · 05-29-2011, 09:43 AM

Import Blu-Ray Region A pressing. Michelle Pfeiffer and Sean Penn give career-defining performances in this humorous and heart-warming film about a mentally-challenged father who enlists the aid of a high-powered attorney to help him regain custody of his daughter. An all-star supporting cast and a spectacular soundtrack complete this unforgettable story of life, love and laughter.

Actor Sean Penn displays another facet of his versatility as the title character of this inspirational tearjerker--a mentally handicapped father fighting for custody of his young daughter (Dakota Fanning). The child welfare board of his native Santa Monica has taken her from him, worried that at eight years old she has already begun to pass him in intellectual development. Sam's argument is that it's not brains but love that counts, and his case is taken by a stressed-out hot shot lawyer named Rita (Michelle Pfeiffer) who has her own problems dealing with her rebellious son. Anchored by his infectious love of the Beatles, the ceaselessly enthusiastic Sam becomes a positive influence on Rita as he raises a lot of questions about what's most important as a parent. Though it's Penn's show, Pfeiffer is so good she practically steals the film from him, and the startlingly precocious Fanning is not far behind. A warm soundtrack of Beatles covers and clever, fast-cut editing help the message of love and forgiveness shine through.

Original Production Year: 2001.

I am Sam Blu-ray

horizonline · 06-12-2011, 05:10 AM

Here are some screenshots. 4.7 for PQ.

beefytwinkie · 06-12-2011, 05:21 PM

Never go full retard. You don't buy that? Ask Sean Penn, 2001, "I Am Sam." Remember? Went full retard, went home empty handed.

rdodolak · 06-12-2011, 05:30 PM

Some of those screenshots look more like DVD then BD. Especially, the second one as the "One Way" sign on the left is a bit fuzzy and you can't even read the words on those balloons. That should be clear as day on BD.

crow2k5 · 06-12-2011, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by beefytwinkie

Never go full retard. You don't buy that? Ask Sean Penn, 2001, "I Am Sam." Remember? Went full retard, went home empty handed.

LOL.... What do you mean? You People?

Johnny Vinyl · 06-12-2011, 08:01 PM

Great, great movie. Sean Penn's performance was amazing. The story is very touching and the soundtrack is out of this world. This is definitely one of my favourite movies.

MyBlu-rayBrotherEd · 06-12-2011, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by rdodolak

Some of those screenshots look more like DVD then BD. Especially, the second one as the "One Way" sign on the left is a bit fuzzy and you can't even read the words on those balloons. That should be clear as day on BD.

I agree. Especially when Bluray.com and Videoeta.com have no record of the bluray release. This seems a bit odd to me.

rdodolak · 06-12-2011, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MyBlu-rayBrotherEd

I agree. Especially when Bluray.com and Videoeta.com have no record of the bluray release. This seems a bit odd to me.

This is a Canadian release which has been out for a while. However, 1080p or not that specific screenshot doesn't look like a 1080p HD transfer; an upscaled DVD might be more like it.

Chloenator · 06-12-2011, 10:26 PM

I don't particularly care for the soundtrack as I'm not a Beetles fan, but I do have to admit that this is a great film!

I hope there is a US release sometime soon so that I can upgrade my DVD.

ETphonehome501 · 06-12-2011, 11:16 PM

You can find this Canadian release at this site: https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/I-am-Sam-Blu-ray/11881/

RingTrick · 06-12-2011, 11:20 PM

Soundtrack is equally as strong as the film. Huge Beatles fan here.

Loved both Penn's & Fanning's perfromances.

icanthelpyou1 · 06-12-2011, 11:20 PM

If you remember he lost to Denzel only because Denzel should have won for Malcolm X.
Anyways I have this movie and from what I remember it looks pretty good on BD but parts of the film dont. I havet watched it in a while.

fredbalsodn · 06-13-2011, 05:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beefytwinkie

Never go full retard. You don't buy that? Ask Sean Penn, 2001, "I Am Sam." Remember? Went full retard, went home empty handed.

LOL good one love tha tline.

horizonline · 06-13-2011, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rdodolak

Some of those screenshots look more like DVD then BD. Especially, the second one as the "One Way" sign on the left is a bit fuzzy and you can't even read the words on those balloons. That should be clear as day on BD.

I don't understand what this means, "should be". I think that you mean the screenshot quality.

Adrock · 06-13-2011, 04:04 PM

Why is this posted here? If anything it should be posted in the Canadian section of the forum, since this is a Canadian release.

ETphonehome501 · 06-17-2011, 10:20 PM

Agreed with Adrock, this thread should be moved to https://forum.blu-ray.com/canada/ .

05-29-2011, 09:43 AM	#1
horizonline Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2009 Blu-ray collection:231	I Am Sam Import Blu-Ray Region A pressing. Michelle Pfeiffer and Sean Penn give career-defining performances in this humorous and heart-warming film about a mentally-challenged father who enlists the aid of a high-powered attorney to help him regain custody of his daughter. An all-star supporting cast and a spectacular soundtrack complete this unforgettable story of life, love and laughter. Actor Sean Penn displays another facet of his versatility as the title character of this inspirational tearjerker--a mentally handicapped father fighting for custody of his young daughter (Dakota Fanning). The child welfare board of his native Santa Monica has taken her from him, worried that at eight years old she has already begun to pass him in intellectual development. Sam's argument is that it's not brains but love that counts, and his case is taken by a stressed-out hot shot lawyer named Rita (Michelle Pfeiffer) who has her own problems dealing with her rebellious son. Anchored by his infectious love of the Beatles, the ceaselessly enthusiastic Sam becomes a positive influence on Rita as he raises a lot of questions about what's most important as a parent. Though it's Penn's show, Pfeiffer is so good she practically steals the film from him, and the startlingly precocious Fanning is not far behind. A warm soundtrack of Beatles covers and clever, fast-cut editing help the message of love and forgiveness shine through. Original Production Year: 2001. I am Sam Blu-ray Last edited by Deciazulado; 06-12-2011 at 11:57 PM.

06-12-2011, 11:20 PM	#12
icanthelpyou1 Member Member since:Feb 2011 Blu-ray collection:1478 Trading Score:28	Should have won Award!!! If you remember he lost to Denzel only because Denzel should have won for Malcolm X. Anyways I have this movie and from what I remember it looks pretty good on BD but parts of the film dont. I havet watched it in a while.

06-12-2011, 05:10 AM	#2
horizonline Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2009 Blu-ray collection:231	Here are some screenshots. 4.7 for PQ.

06-12-2011, 05:21 PM	#3
beefytwinkie Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:13 Blu-ray collection:459 Trading Score:6	Never go full retard. You don't buy that? Ask Sean Penn, 2001, "I Am Sam." Remember? Went full retard, went home empty handed.

06-12-2011, 05:30 PM	#4
rdodolak Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 4K collection:880 Blu-ray collection:3733 DVD collection:939 MA collection:338 Digital collection:1099 iTunes collection:75 Prime collection:11 Trading Score:20	Some of those screenshots look more like DVD then BD. Especially, the second one as the "One Way" sign on the left is a bit fuzzy and you can't even read the words on those balloons. That should be clear as day on BD.

06-12-2011, 08:01 PM	#6
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	Great, great movie. Sean Penn's performance was amazing. The story is very touching and the soundtrack is out of this world. This is definitely one of my favourite movies.

06-12-2011, 10:26 PM	#9
Chloenator Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Pittsburgh, PA 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Trading Score:2	I don't particularly care for the soundtrack as I'm not a Beetles fan, but I do have to admit that this is a great film! I hope there is a US release sometime soon so that I can upgrade my DVD.

06-12-2011, 11:16 PM	#10
ETphonehome501 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2010	You can find this Canadian release at this site: https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/I-am-Sam-Blu-ray/11881/

06-12-2011, 11:20 PM	#11
RingTrick Active Member Member since:Jan 2011 4K collection:68 Blu-ray collection:130	Soundtrack is equally as strong as the film. Huge Beatles fan here. Loved both Penn's & Fanning's perfromances.

06-13-2011, 04:04 PM	#15
Adrock Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010 Location:The Outer Limits Blu-ray collection:412 DVD collection:38 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:205	Why is this posted here? If anything it should be posted in the Canadian section of the forum, since this is a Canadian release.

06-17-2011, 10:20 PM	#16
ETphonehome501 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2010	Agreed with Adrock, this thread should be moved to https://forum.blu-ray.com/canada/ .

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