Do the Right Thing (1989) (20th Anniversary Edition) - Blu-ray Forum

Batman1980 · 06-10-2009, 09:17 PM

So do the right thing and send me your copy when you get it in about 2 weeks.

MCT · 06-10-2009, 09:23 PM

G-g-g-g-g-g-et your own c-c-c-copy, M-m-m-m-m-mookie

Batman1980 · 06-10-2009, 09:25 PM

I don't remember much of this movie besides cliches everywhere and a cheesy soundtrack, not sure it's a first day buy. Will browse reviews and check prices first.

JJJ225 · 06-10-2009, 09:48 PM

A masterpiece. One of the few must have releases of this summer for me.

Variable · 06-10-2009, 10:25 PM

I definitely want to get this but I'm not sure when.

seems like a quality release. good transfer and all the criterion special features from the dvd + some new stuff. well worth $20.99.

miked924 · 06-10-2009, 10:30 PM

Looks like I'll be upgrading from the Criterion DVD

owa · 06-11-2009, 12:05 AM

Good review. I haven't seen the movie in years so I'm sure I'll pick it up at some point.

ulri4651 · 06-19-2009, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JJJ225

A masterpiece. One of the few must have releases of this summer for me.

wow. "masterpiece" is a strong word and shouldn't be thrown around when talking about film. and it definately shouldn't be thrown around when talking about Spike Lee film!

goochspot · 06-19-2009, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ulri4651

wow. "masterpiece" is a strong word and shouldn't be thrown around when talking about film. and it definately shouldn't be thrown around when talking about Spike Lee film!

Masterpiece: Noun

1. An outstanding work of art or craft.
2. The greatest work, as of an artist. Also called masterwork.
3. Something superlative of its kind: a masterpiece of political ingenuity.

Now, why can't a film be called a "Masterpiece?"

goochspot · 06-19-2009, 07:53 PM

I love Do the Right Thing, but 25th Hour is, IMO, Mr. Lee's best film. Followed by Do the Right Thing and then She's Gotta Have It.

ulri4651 · 06-19-2009, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by goochspot

Masterpiece: Noun

1. An outstanding work of art or craft.
2. The greatest work, as of an artist. Also called masterwork.
3. Something superlative of its kind: a masterpiece of political ingenuity.

Now, why can't a film be called a "Masterpiece?"

umm, are you serious?! I don't think anyone here needed you to post the definition of "masterpiece." I said it shouldn't be thrown around when talking about film. Very few films should be called "masterpiece" and IMO none were ever directed by Spike Lee. If you just throw the word masterpiece around you devalue its meaning.

bootsy · 06-19-2009, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ulri4651

wow. "masterpiece" is a strong word and shouldn't be thrown around when talking about film. and it definately shouldn't be thrown around when talking about Spike Lee film!

Don't you sound silly.

I guess that's why AFI decided to include it in it's top 100 movies of all time and selected for preservation in the National Film Registry, one of five films to do so in its first year of eligibility.

ulri4651 · 06-19-2009, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bootsy

Don't you sound silly.

I guess that's why AFI decided to include it in it's top 100 movies of all time and selected for preservation in the National Film Registry, one of five films to do so in its first year of eligibility.

yeah, gee I wonder why they did that??? Come on man, don't be naive. Its a good film, but certainly NOT a masterpiece...

Riff Magnum · 06-19-2009, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ulri4651

wow. "masterpiece" is a strong word and shouldn't be thrown around when talking about film. and it definately shouldn't be thrown around when talking about Spike Lee film!

I was looking at your movies and you call "There Will Be Blood" a masterpiece. I completely agree with that statement, so some of the irony is lost now. Oh well, just don't make it a habit.
You also say you haven't watched the Matrix yet because of all the hype it received. I'm confused by those type statements, since you must've bought it for some reason or another. You also say you bought the Harry Potter boxset just to bump up your collection number. What's going on in your mind?

benricci · 06-19-2009, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Riff Magnum

I was looking at your movies and you call "There Will Be Blood" a masterpiece. I completely agree with that statement, so some of the irony is lost now. Oh well, just don't make it a habit.

Ha.

ulri4651 · 06-19-2009, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Riff Magnum

I was looking at your movies and you call "There Will Be Blood" a masterpiece. I completely agree with that statement, so some of the irony is lost now. Oh well, just don't make it a habit.
You also say you haven't watched the Matrix yet because of all the hype it received. I'm confused by those type statements, since you must've bought it for some reason or another. You also say you bought the Harry Potter boxset just to bump up your collection number. What's going on in your mind?

1- TWBB IS a masterpiece (and I don't throw that term around lightly)
2- Matrix was purchased with the intent to watch it but it keeps making its way to the bottom of my list partly because I know it will not live up to my expectations at this point.
3-Not sure what you are talking about with the Harry Potter Boxset?

I think many people are so quick to jump on the 'Do the Right Thing' bandwagon because of something they heard or read in the past. I'm not going to tell you what you can and can't call a "masterpiece" but I do think if you are referring to ANY Spike Lee Joint as a masterpiece then you are taking the word too lightly. I mean, masterpiece? Seriously?

ulri4651 · 06-19-2009, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Riff Magnum

I was looking at your movies and you call "There Will Be Blood" a masterpiece. I completely agree with that statement, so some of the irony is lost now. Oh well, just don't make it a habit.
You also say you haven't watched the Matrix yet because of all the hype it received. I'm confused by those type statements, since you must've bought it for some reason or another. You also say you bought the Harry Potter boxset just to bump up your collection number. What's going on in your mind?

BTW, this is EXACTLY the kind of post I like to read. You are clearly an intelligent person and not just interested in throwing out blanket statements for the simple purpose of posting. I appreciate any dialogue and certainly any well thought argument when it comes to discussing movies. But I find more than not people are only interested in giving an opinion without any sort of rhyme or reason as to why they feel that way. If you think a film is a masterpiece, why do you think that? Its not wrong to have an opinion and I'm not trying to tell anybody there opinion is wrong. But you shouldn't just throw out terms like "masterpiece" when discussing cinema unless you have an argument to support such a statement of fact.

MTRodaba2468 · 06-19-2009, 10:39 PM

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Oh boy, this is bad. Check out the DVD Beaver review: http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film2/DVDRe...ng_blu-ray.htm

Universal has ruined the color timing of this. It's not what Spike Lee made. They've changed it from the hottest day of the year to a breezy spring day.

Oy. The same thing happened with Anchor Bay's subsequent Halloween releases.

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Originally Posted by benricci

I don't think they ruined anything. It looks fantastic. When the Criterion disc came out people complained that it was way too "orange".

It looks much more naturalistic now, while still retaining the feel of heat in the picture. I know the DP approved the Criterion transfer, but I think it was a bit too overdone with the orange.

Have you watched the blu-ray or are you basing your judgement solely on a few screenshots on the internet? Watch it in action, it's phenomenal.

You're right that it does look much more naturalistic, and the detail in the image is stunning. But the "orange" look to the film was intentional. Personally, I get much more of a sense of heat in the original transfer than the new one.

I still plan on getting this release very soon, but this is another reason why I'm not going to get rid of my Criterion release either.

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Originally Posted by ulri4651

wow. "masterpiece" is a strong word and shouldn't be thrown around when talking about film. and it definately shouldn't be thrown around when talking about Spike Lee film!

You're welcome to feel that way, just as I'm welcome to disagree with you completely. Do The Right Thing is a bona fide masterpiece, as far as I'm concerned.

JJJ225 · 06-20-2009, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ulri4651

wow. "masterpiece" is a strong word and shouldn't be thrown around when talking about film. and it definately shouldn't be thrown around when talking about Spike Lee film!

Believe me, I do not throw the term around lightly. Out of the hundreds of thousands of films, I think I might call 20-30 masterpiece?

It's obvious that you don't care for Lee's work, and that's okay. But to accuse me of mindlessly using a term to describe a film is absurd.

ulri4651 · 06-20-2009, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by JJJ225

Believe me, I do not throw the term around lightly. Out of the hundreds of thousands of films, I think I might call 20-30 masterpiece?

Curious to know which 20-30?

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Originally Posted by JJJ225

It's obvious that you don't care for Lee's work, and that's okay. But to accuse me of mindlessly using a term to describe a film is absurd.

You are absolutely right, and I apologize. I let my opinion of the film cloud my judgement.

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06-10-2009, 09:17 PM	#1
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	So do the right thing and send me your copy when you get it in about 2 weeks.

06-10-2009, 09:23 PM	#2
MCT Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:499 Blu-ray reviews: 8 Trading Score:1	G-g-g-g-g-g-et your own c-c-c-copy, M-m-m-m-m-mookie

06-10-2009, 09:25 PM	#3
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	I don't remember much of this movie besides cliches everywhere and a cheesy soundtrack, not sure it's a first day buy. Will browse reviews and check prices first.

06-10-2009, 09:48 PM	#4
JJJ225 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2008 Location:New York City 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:104 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:32	A masterpiece. One of the few must have releases of this summer for me.

06-10-2009, 10:25 PM	#5
Variable Special Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Northern New Jersey Blu-ray collection:12	I definitely want to get this but I'm not sure when. seems like a quality release. good transfer and all the criterion special features from the dvd + some new stuff. well worth $20.99.

06-10-2009, 10:30 PM	#6
miked924 Expert Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Queens, NY Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:295 Blu-ray collection:1038 DVD collection:22 iTunes collection:4 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:2	Looks like I'll be upgrading from the Criterion DVD

06-11-2009, 12:05 AM	#7
owa Blu-ray Knight Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 96	Good review. I haven't seen the movie in years so I'm sure I'll pick it up at some point.

06-19-2009, 07:53 PM	#10
goochspot Senior Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Charleston, SC Blu-ray collection:22	I love Do the Right Thing, but 25th Hour is, IMO, Mr. Lee's best film. Followed by Do the Right Thing and then She's Gotta Have It.

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