Barton Fink (November 2011) - Blu-ray Forum

The Driver · 11-10-2011, 06:06 AM

A separate release. Germany has one too and the UK only has this in the Coen Brothers' boxset https://forum.blu-ray.com/united-kin...ml#post5430389

Buying:
http://www.ebay.co.uk:80/itm/130599448987
http://chaos.com/product/barton-fink...34-187419.html
http://www.dvdwarehouse.com.au/barto...582868326.html
http://www.ezydvd.com.au/blu-ray/barton-fink/dp/6106682

Lots of sites missing this title.

If you buy this please share any information you have.

Chrisco84 · 11-10-2011, 06:21 AM

Wish it was part of the Coen Collection AUS is getting......
Oh well I guess ill just grab it seperatly some time.

teamneedle · 11-12-2011, 08:25 PM

wow, the transfer on this makes big lebowski look like avatar-

this might be the worst transfer ever.

Howie Munson · 11-13-2011, 02:46 PM

Damn. As Universal has probably only used one master for all releases of this title the German and British one won't look any better.

The Driver · 11-13-2011, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teamneedle

wow, the transfer on this makes big lebowski look like avatar-

this might be the worst transfer ever.

Do you own it? Any evidence for the comments or just rumour?

I think people will have to start reducing their expecations with back catalogue or stick with DVDs.

I can't imagine this being anything amazing no matter the distributor. We'll have to wait and see.

teamneedle · 11-15-2011, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Driver

Do you own it? Any evidence for the comments or just rumour?

I think people will have to start reducing their expecations with back catalogue or stick with DVDs.

I can't imagine this being anything amazing no matter the distributor. We'll have to wait and see.

screens online- I agree with you about expectations, i have the legend of 1900 imported and it isn't great (as expected) but I am happy with it, but this is just a disaster.

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The Driver · 11-15-2011, 06:22 PM

Dude, those images look fab to me!

I seen this in the cinema that's what that looks like above. Of course I prefer my motion picture to be in motion -so I'll discount those screengrabs until I see the film (always best to see things being passing comment obviously) on Blu-ray.

Just not decided on which release to go for.

gettodamoofies · 11-16-2011, 07:35 AM

^ Although I am 100% in agreement with regards to screencaps that does look a bit average to me. It has all the hallmarks of a Universal catalogue - old master with some DNR applied and then EE to sharpen it up.

Having said that, those screencaps are jpegs and have compression issues on them big time so the line where transfer issues end and image compression issues begin is a little questionable.

bugsy_pal · 12-01-2011, 02:44 AM

I just picked this up in Australia for $11. Haven't watched it yet, but thought I'd point out that it is one of those discs that has the ratings for the UK, Australia, Germany and a few other European countries on the disc label.

So the outside packaging is unique to Australia (with the huge "M" rating label on the front), while the disc is most likely the same one used in different territories. Not sure where the disc is manufactured though.

I'm hoping that it will be an improvement over my region 1 DVD, even if only modest.

Howie Munson · 12-01-2011, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atexp80

^ Although I am 100% in agreement with regards to screencaps that does look a bit average to me. It has all the hallmarks of a Universal catalogue - old master with some DNR applied and then EE to sharpen it up.

Having said that, those screencaps are jpegs and have compression issues on them big time so the line where transfer issues end and image compression issues begin is a little questionable.

Just checked the German BD (which is similar to the Australian one like bugsy has already told us) and the picture looks much better in motion. No DNR but a very very grainy picture. I am quite happy with this release.

bugsy_pal · 12-05-2011, 03:40 AM

I have had a chance to view this bluray in a side-by-side comparison to the region 1 DVD.

As Howie says, the bluray image is quite grainy - this reflects the way the film was shot, with many scenes in low light. I saw no significant DNR. The colours look very nice. Some of the more brightly lit scenes are very sharp.

This is so far in advance of the region 1 DVD, it's not funny. I can't comment on other DVD versions, but the US disc was never very good. The aspect ratio on the DVD is a bit strange, in that it has narrow bands on the left and right edges. Perhaps it wasn't authored correctly. In any case, the bluray fills the widescreen TV width, meaning that there is a very slight loss of information at top and bottom compared to the DVD.

The sound on the bluray is much better too. Some scenes really pop out at you.

In all, I am very glad I bought this. The only downside is the complete lack of any extras - even the crappy DVD had some deleted scenes.

The Driver · 12-05-2011, 09:27 AM

I love this film but deleted scenes are as much use as a string of pearls to an ape. Real shame the distributor doesn't give a **** about film fans.

The French 2DVD CE (there was 2 in fact from Wild Side Video and BAC/Paramount) was always the best for special features so I've just bought it.

Although the French home video rights have reverted to Universal their upcoming February Blu-ray has no sign of any special features. Those may be lost forever on DVD. For those thinking about that 2DVD its this one http://www.ebay.co.uk:80/itm/390331811267 or http://www.amazon.fr/dp/B0001E70EO/ or http://www.amazon.fr/dp/B000YQ8BGA/ Rough translation of what's on the 2nd disc from Google transtraltion (original page in French)

The UK 5 Blu-ray Coen set is back at £14.95 http://www.zavvi.com/blu-ray/the-coe.../10549758.html

nitin · 12-07-2011, 12:25 AM

This is much better than the DVD but it also has a *lot* of EE, making it look quite unnatural. Still, unless Fox puts out a better version, this is the best way to view it. And its currently only $11.

CelestialAgent · 11-09-2020, 09:48 PM

The site’s database seems to think Umbrella are releasing this in Australia on January 6th 2021, but I haven’t seen this claimed anywhere else?

I’m surprised none of the European labels have licensed the film and Kino extras.

hdgfs · 11-10-2020, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CelestialAgent

The site’s database seems to think Umbrella are releasing this in Australia on January 6th 2021, but I haven’t seen this claimed anywhere else?

I’m surprised none of the European labels have licensed the film and Kino extras.

http://www.ezydvd.com.au/blu-ray/Barton-Fink/dp/6223074

https://www.sanity.com.au/products/2606487/Barton-Fink

CelestialAgent · 11-10-2020, 03:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hdgfs

http://www.ezydvd.com.au/blu-ray/Barton-Fink/dp/6223074

https://www.sanity.com.au/products/2606487/Barton-Fink

Hopefully this is a special edition and not just the film alone

LMFAObros · 11-10-2020, 05:12 AM

No double dip for me unless they use a less EE'd transfer and/or add decent extras.

11-10-2011, 06:06 AM	#1
The Driver Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2009 Location:UK Trading Score:1	Barton Fink (November 2011) A separate release. Germany has one too and the UK only has this in the Coen Brothers' boxset https://forum.blu-ray.com/united-kin...ml#post5430389 Buying: http://www.ebay.co.uk:80/itm/130599448987 http://chaos.com/product/barton-fink...34-187419.html http://www.dvdwarehouse.com.au/barto...582868326.html http://www.ezydvd.com.au/blu-ray/barton-fink/dp/6106682 Lots of sites missing this title. If you buy this please share any information you have.

11-09-2020, 09:48 PM	#14
CelestialAgent Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Aug 2015 Location:Norwich 4K collection:133 Blu-ray collection:2172 DVD collection:659 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:1	The site’s database seems to think Umbrella are releasing this in Australia on January 6th 2021, but I haven’t seen this claimed anywhere else? I’m surprised none of the European labels have licensed the film and Kino extras. Last edited by CelestialAgent; 11-09-2020 at 09:52 PM.

11-10-2011, 06:21 AM	#2
Chrisco84 Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011 Location:Brisbane, Australia 4K collection:10 Blu-ray collection:1192 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:2	Wish it was part of the Coen Collection AUS is getting...... Oh well I guess ill just grab it seperatly some time.

11-12-2011, 08:25 PM	#3
teamneedle Active Member Member since:Oct 2009 Blu-ray collection:195 Blu-ray reviews: 2	wow, the transfer on this makes big lebowski look like avatar- this might be the worst transfer ever.

11-13-2011, 02:46 PM	#4
Howie Munson Active Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Germany 4K collection:50 Blu-ray collection:2267 DVD collection:1366 Blu-ray reviews: 30	Damn. As Universal has probably only used one master for all releases of this title the German and British one won't look any better.

11-15-2011, 06:22 PM	#7
The Driver Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2009 Location:UK Trading Score:1	Dude, those images look fab to me! I seen this in the cinema that's what that looks like above. Of course I prefer my motion picture to be in motion -so I'll discount those screengrabs until I see the film (always best to see things being passing comment obviously) on Blu-ray. Just not decided on which release to go for.

11-16-2011, 07:35 AM	#8
gettodamoofies Moderator Top contributor Member since:Sep 2009 Location:NSW, Australia 4K collection:609 Blu-ray collection:3162 DVD collection:125 Blu-ray reviews: 26 Trading Score:91	^ Although I am 100% in agreement with regards to screencaps that does look a bit average to me. It has all the hallmarks of a Universal catalogue - old master with some DNR applied and then EE to sharpen it up. Having said that, those screencaps are jpegs and have compression issues on them big time so the line where transfer issues end and image compression issues begin is a little questionable.

12-01-2011, 02:44 AM	#9
bugsy_pal Active Member Member since:Jan 2010	I just picked this up in Australia for $11. Haven't watched it yet, but thought I'd point out that it is one of those discs that has the ratings for the UK, Australia, Germany and a few other European countries on the disc label. So the outside packaging is unique to Australia (with the huge "M" rating label on the front), while the disc is most likely the same one used in different territories. Not sure where the disc is manufactured though. I'm hoping that it will be an improvement over my region 1 DVD, even if only modest.

12-05-2011, 03:40 AM	#11
bugsy_pal Active Member Member since:Jan 2010	I have had a chance to view this bluray in a side-by-side comparison to the region 1 DVD. As Howie says, the bluray image is quite grainy - this reflects the way the film was shot, with many scenes in low light. I saw no significant DNR. The colours look very nice. Some of the more brightly lit scenes are very sharp. This is so far in advance of the region 1 DVD, it's not funny. I can't comment on other DVD versions, but the US disc was never very good. The aspect ratio on the DVD is a bit strange, in that it has narrow bands on the left and right edges. Perhaps it wasn't authored correctly. In any case, the bluray fills the widescreen TV width, meaning that there is a very slight loss of information at top and bottom compared to the DVD. The sound on the bluray is much better too. Some scenes really pop out at you. In all, I am very glad I bought this. The only downside is the complete lack of any extras - even the crappy DVD had some deleted scenes.

12-05-2011, 09:27 AM	#12
The Driver Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2009 Location:UK Trading Score:1	I love this film but deleted scenes are as much use as a string of pearls to an ape. Real shame the distributor doesn't give a **** about film fans. The French 2DVD CE (there was 2 in fact from Wild Side Video and BAC/Paramount) was always the best for special features so I've just bought it. Although the French home video rights have reverted to Universal their upcoming February Blu-ray has no sign of any special features. Those may be lost forever on DVD. For those thinking about that 2DVD its this one http://www.ebay.co.uk:80/itm/390331811267 or http://www.amazon.fr/dp/B0001E70EO/ or http://www.amazon.fr/dp/B000YQ8BGA/ Rough translation of what's on the 2nd disc from Google transtraltion (original page in French) The UK 5 Blu-ray Coen set is back at £14.95 http://www.zavvi.com/blu-ray/the-coe.../10549758.html

12-07-2011, 12:25 AM	#13
nitin Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 Trading Score:9	This is much better than the DVD but it also has a lot of EE, making it look quite unnatural. Still, unless Fox puts out a better version, this is the best way to view it. And its currently only $11.

11-10-2020, 05:12 AM	#17
LMFAObros Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2016 Location:Melbourne, Australia 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews:73 Trading Score:10	No double dip for me unless they use a less EE'd transfer and/or add decent extras.

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