Australia Coming To Blu-ray On March 3rd - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

Blu Titan · 01-14-2009, 07:46 PM

A rental first, then I will go from there. Kidman is a fantastic actress, and yes pretty hot too.

reece · 01-14-2009, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moviefan1203

It has been well reported that her comments were taken out of context. The whole story is BS.

Australia is one of the most underrated films of the year, it's a great film that I cannot wait to add to my Blu-ray library.

Im not saying her comments weren't taken out of context to some extent...i actually have no idea. but how do these quotes not stand on their own as proof of her discontent with the movie...

"I can't look at this movie and be proud of what I've done. I sat there, and I looked at Keith and went, 'Am I any good in this movie?"
"But I thought Brandon Walters and Hugh Jackman were wonderful. It's just impossible for me to connect to it emotionally at all."

you probably know a lot more about this kind of stuff than i do..so please tell me if these quotes are inncorrect.

Darko · 01-14-2009, 08:46 PM

Hollywood actress Nicole Kidman has hit back at reports she is unhappy with her performance in new movie Australia - insisting her comments have been misinterpreted by the media.

The star appears opposite Hugh Jackman in the Baz Luhrmann epic, which opened last month to mixed reviews.

Kidman was recently quoted as saying that she "can't look at this movie and be proud of what I've done", adding that she couldn't "connect to it emotionally".

But the actress is adamant her comments, in an interview with Sydney radio station 2day FM, were taken out of context - because she was actually referring to her whole body of work, claiming she can never bear to watch herself onscreen.

A representative for Kidman tells Australian newspaper the Sydney Morning Herald, "It is quite ridiculous for anyone to believe the reports if they listened to the actual interview. It's hard to believe some of the world's media have fallen for it."

Moviefan1203 · 01-14-2009, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reece

Im not saying her comments weren't taken out of context to some extent...i actually have no idea. but how do these quotes not stand on their own as proof of her discontent with the movie...

"I can't look at this movie and be proud of what I've done. I sat there, and I looked at Keith and went, 'Am I any good in this movie?"
"But I thought Brandon Walters and Hugh Jackman were wonderful. It's just impossible for me to connect to it emotionally at all."

you probably know a lot more about this kind of stuff than i do..so please tell me if these quotes are inncorrect.

Darko beat me too it. I was going to post the exact same story.

Meeklo · 01-14-2009, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheMan

just curious but have you heard anything on Punisher War Zone

Will be released in April.

reece · 01-15-2009, 01:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darko

Hollywood actress Nicole Kidman has hit back at reports she is unhappy with her performance in new movie Australia - insisting her comments have been misinterpreted by the media.

The star appears opposite Hugh Jackman in the Baz Luhrmann epic, which opened last month to mixed reviews.

Kidman was recently quoted as saying that she "can't look at this movie and be proud of what I've done", adding that she couldn't "connect to it emotionally".

But the actress is adamant her comments, in an interview with Sydney radio station 2day FM, were taken out of context - because she was actually referring to her whole body of work, claiming she can never bear to watch herself onscreen.

A representative for Kidman tells Australian newspaper the Sydney Morning Herald, "It is quite ridiculous for anyone to believe the reports if they listened to the actual interview. It's hard to believe some of the world's media have fallen for it."

ok fair enough. but i wouldn't rule out the fact that she just regrets letting that out on the air

Twankies08 · 02-27-2009, 07:35 AM

I'm thinking about blind-buying Australia..
anyone see it in theatres??

calisoccer99 · 02-27-2009, 07:42 AM

it's long... a western and a ww2 movie all in one

Twankies08 · 02-27-2009, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by calisoccer99

it's long... a western and a ww2 movie all in one

Yeah lol thats what it looks like by the front of the box

nycomet · 02-27-2009, 07:52 AM

Wow, was I wrong. I thought it was chick flick!

t0nythebeat · 02-27-2009, 10:09 AM

it is a bit of a chick flick if you think about it.
and it runs more than 3 hours.

i just got this on blu today, FOX did a great job with the sounds and PQ.

Grubert · 02-27-2009, 10:26 AM

It is a chick flick.

Far and Away + Crocodile Dundee + Gone with the Wind + Pearl Harbor = Australia

Terrible movie. Wife hated it (except Hugh Jackman's bare torso). Enough said.

RiseDarthVader · 02-27-2009, 10:52 AM

Except the bombing scene in Australia was 5 minutes long. Compared to Pearl Harbors kickass 45 minutes. Come on how they make a movie about the Darwin bombing which had more bombs dropped on then Pearl Harbor and have a short ass bombing scene.

Grubert · 02-27-2009, 11:07 AM

Apart from that, Baz Luhrmann has the gall to say this is a movie about the 'stolen generation' when that topic is only a subplot.

There is a good movie on that episode of Aussie history, but it is defnitely not this movie. Do yourselves a favo(u)r and put Rabbit-Proof Fence on your Netflix queue instead.

Twankies08 · 02-27-2009, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by t0nythebeat

it is a bit of a chick flick if you think about it.
and it runs more than 3 hours.

i just got this on blu today, FOX did a great job with the sounds and PQ.

Yeah im looking at the back of the box and its 165 minutes

Twankies08 · 02-27-2009, 11:24 AM

If anyone wants to see the box I can take some pics or
just tell you the specs

Beta Man · 02-27-2009, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grubert

. Do yourselves a favo(u)r and put Rabbit-Proof Fence on your Netflix queue instead.

I really want to check out Australia........ but I can tell you one thing, "Rabbit Proof Fence" is a great movie! I agree with Grubert!

robertc88 · 02-27-2009, 12:59 PM

A rental for me as I've heard mixed opinions from friends who saw it. We'll see if I can get through the whole thing.

bookcase · 02-27-2009, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twankies08

If anyone wants to see the box I can take some pics or
just tell you the specs

At DVD Empire, I noticed on the back of the packaging, under special features, it says "Disc One" -- but there's no mention of a second disc. Is this one disc, or two? Thanks.

Grubert · 02-27-2009, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robertc88

A rental for me as I've heard mixed opinions from friends who saw it. We'll see if I can get through the whole thing.

Funnily, it didn't get long, because there were half a dozen sub-stories one after the other. At times it felt like watching chapters of a mini-series

02-27-2009, 07:35 AM	#27
Twankies08 Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Panama City, Florida Blu-ray collection:168 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:18	Australia I'm thinking about blind-buying Australia.. anyone see it in theatres??

Similar Threads
thread	Forum	Thread Starter	Replies	Last Post
Beverly Hills Chihuahua smooths his way to Blu-ray on March 3rd	Blu-ray Movies - North America	jw	24	01-30-2011 07:39 PM
Australia [Blu-ray] released on March 3, 2009	Blu-ray Movies - North America	entertrend	0	02-24-2009 10:40 PM
Beverly Hills Chihuahua Coming To Blu-ray On March 3rd	Blu-ray Movies - North America	Blu-News	16	12-02-2008 12:53 AM
Soul Men Coming To Blu-ray On February 3rd	Blu-ray Movies - North America	Blu-News	3	11-13-2008 06:32 PM
Prison Break 3rd Season - Coming To Blu-ray	Blu-ray Movies - North America	King Leonidas	1	05-12-2008 04:47 PM

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

01-14-2009, 07:46 PM	#21
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	A rental first, then I will go from there. Kidman is a fantastic actress, and yes pretty hot too.

01-14-2009, 08:46 PM	#23
Darko Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:1063	Hollywood actress Nicole Kidman has hit back at reports she is unhappy with her performance in new movie Australia - insisting her comments have been misinterpreted by the media. The star appears opposite Hugh Jackman in the Baz Luhrmann epic, which opened last month to mixed reviews. Kidman was recently quoted as saying that she "can't look at this movie and be proud of what I've done", adding that she couldn't "connect to it emotionally". But the actress is adamant her comments, in an interview with Sydney radio station 2day FM, were taken out of context - because she was actually referring to her whole body of work, claiming she can never bear to watch herself onscreen. A representative for Kidman tells Australian newspaper the Sydney Morning Herald, "It is quite ridiculous for anyone to believe the reports if they listened to the actual interview. It's hard to believe some of the world's media have fallen for it."

02-27-2009, 07:42 AM	#28
calisoccer99 Member Member since:Dec 2008	it's long... a western and a ww2 movie all in one

02-27-2009, 07:52 AM	#30
nycomet Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Long Island, NY, USA ; I enjoy watching 3D blu-rays; 41 Blufans steels so far Home Theater Gallery:11 Blu-ray collection:1344 DVD collection:55 Digital collection:246 Blu-ray reviews:40 Trading Score:343	Wow, was I wrong. I thought it was chick flick!

02-27-2009, 10:09 AM	#31
t0nythebeat Special Member Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:211 Blu-ray reviews:38 Trading Score:2	it is a bit of a chick flick if you think about it. and it runs more than 3 hours. i just got this on blu today, FOX did a great job with the sounds and PQ.

02-27-2009, 10:26 AM	#32
Grubert Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2006 Blu-ray collection:573 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:2	It is a chick flick. Far and Away + Crocodile Dundee + Gone with the Wind + Pearl Harbor = Australia Terrible movie. Wife hated it (except Hugh Jackman's bare torso). Enough said.

02-27-2009, 10:52 AM	#33
RiseDarthVader Power Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Australia Blu-ray collection:136	Except the bombing scene in Australia was 5 minutes long. Compared to Pearl Harbors kickass 45 minutes. Come on how they make a movie about the Darwin bombing which had more bombs dropped on then Pearl Harbor and have a short ass bombing scene.

02-27-2009, 11:07 AM	#34
Grubert Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2006 Blu-ray collection:573 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:2	Apart from that, Baz Luhrmann has the gall to say this is a movie about the 'stolen generation' when that topic is only a subplot. There is a good movie on that episode of Aussie history, but it is defnitely not this movie. Do yourselves a favo(u)r and put Rabbit-Proof Fence on your Netflix queue instead.

02-27-2009, 11:24 AM	#36
Twankies08 Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Panama City, Florida Blu-ray collection:168 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:18	If anyone wants to see the box I can take some pics or just tell you the specs

02-27-2009, 12:59 PM	#38
robertc88 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007	A rental for me as I've heard mixed opinions from friends who saw it. We'll see if I can get through the whole thing.

Best Blu-ray Movie Deals