Witness - 17th February 2014 - Blu-ray Forum

Rixx · 01-14-2014, 03:56 PM

According to BVA, this has been pulled from schedule and Amazon have removed the price and release date.

http://www.bva.org.uk/node/712174

Ill_Be_Back · 01-14-2014, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rixx

According to BVA, this has been pulled from schedule and Amazon have removed the price and release date.

http://www.bva.org.uk/node/712174

You have to be joking! I was really looking forward to this being finally released.

Trigger89 · 01-14-2014, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rixx

According to BVA, this has been pulled from schedule and Amazon have removed the price and release date.

http://www.bva.org.uk/node/712174

Not good news!

rapta · 01-14-2014, 07:29 PM

Eureka should release it instead. An underrated gem, probably Harrison Ford's best film.

jws · 03-01-2014, 03:17 AM

For those who are interested in importing this, amazon.fr is selling the br for 15 Euro.

http://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B00G...A1X6FK5RDHNB96

My copy arrived today and I watched the first half-hour and then compared the pq with other 80's Paramount titles that I own. I put this on par with 48 Hours and Beverly Hills Cop. It has moderate to heavy grain at times with descent to good detail. The aq is serviceable but the Dolby TrueHD track gives more body to the score.

This is actually exactly what I was expecting from this release, a good catalog title that Paramount didn't bother to remaster.... I wasn't expecting miracles. There are no extras but overall I am happy with the upgrade and I'll gift my dvd to my brother.

This is also getting releases in Germany and Italy in the coming weeks. I imagine that the disc would be the same for all international releases as the menu opens up with multiple language options.

IndyMLVC · 03-01-2014, 03:32 AM

Thanks for the quick review. Amazon.jp has it as a part of the 2 for 3000 yen sale. That means it's $15 as well there.

Any of the extras ported over?

jws · 03-01-2014, 04:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IndyMLVC

Thanks for the quick review. Amazon.jp has it as a part of the 2 for 3000 yen sale. That means it's $15 as well there.

Any of the extras ported over?

Indy,

This is a barebones release. The extras on the dvd are a one time viewing to me, but they are very informative, historically speaking. Keep the dvd if you want to watch them again.

IndyMLVC · 03-01-2014, 05:48 AM

Actually, you'd need BOTH dvd's. That sucks that they didn't port them over.

Only on the first release
Interview with director Peter Weir (7:05)

Only on the 2nd release
"Between Two Worlds: The Making of Witness" 5-part documentary (32:47):
"Kitchen Scene In Book's Sisters House" deleted scene (from the network TV airing) (4:10)
3 TV spots

However, it's entirely possible that the US version will have them. Wouldn't be the first time.

Thanks again!

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01-14-2014, 03:56 PM	#1
Rixx Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2012 Location:UK 4K collection:305 Blu-ray collection:1118 DVD collection:463 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:41	According to BVA, this has been pulled from schedule and Amazon have removed the price and release date. http://www.bva.org.uk/node/712174

01-14-2014, 07:29 PM	#4
rapta Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2013 Location:Hants, UK 4K collection:70 Blu-ray collection:5441 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:7	Eureka should release it instead. An underrated gem, probably Harrison Ford's best film.

03-01-2014, 03:17 AM	#5
jws Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	For those who are interested in importing this, amazon.fr is selling the br for 15 Euro. http://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B00G...A1X6FK5RDHNB96 My copy arrived today and I watched the first half-hour and then compared the pq with other 80's Paramount titles that I own. I put this on par with 48 Hours and Beverly Hills Cop. It has moderate to heavy grain at times with descent to good detail. The aq is serviceable but the Dolby TrueHD track gives more body to the score. This is actually exactly what I was expecting from this release, a good catalog title that Paramount didn't bother to remaster.... I wasn't expecting miracles. There are no extras but overall I am happy with the upgrade and I'll gift my dvd to my brother. This is also getting releases in Germany and Italy in the coming weeks. I imagine that the disc would be the same for all international releases as the menu opens up with multiple language options.

03-01-2014, 03:32 AM	#6
IndyMLVC Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:New York City, NY 4K collection:296 Blu-ray collection:738 DVD collection:58 Digital collection:754 iTunes collection:2 Trading Score:62	Thanks for the quick review. Amazon.jp has it as a part of the 2 for 3000 yen sale. That means it's $15 as well there. Any of the extras ported over?

03-01-2014, 05:48 AM	#8
IndyMLVC Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:New York City, NY 4K collection:296 Blu-ray collection:738 DVD collection:58 Digital collection:754 iTunes collection:2 Trading Score:62	Actually, you'd need BOTH dvd's. That sucks that they didn't port them over. Only on the first release Interview with director Peter Weir (7:05) Only on the 2nd release "Between Two Worlds: The Making of Witness" 5-part documentary (32:47): "Kitchen Scene In Book's Sisters House" deleted scene (from the network TV airing) (4:10) 3 TV spots However, it's entirely possible that the US version will have them. Wouldn't be the first time. Thanks again!

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