Time Bandits Blu-ray - Blu-ray Forum

uk-guy · 08-18-2009, 08:01 AM

up for pre-order on 5/10/09 £14.99 @hmv

http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProduct...;-1&sku=219034

hok007 · 10-09-2009, 02:05 PM

It's out (according to Amazon.co.uk)! So who's seen the BD, and can give a full report?

Arkadin · 11-01-2009, 12:33 PM

wonder if someone will know if it is better or the same as the German version.
I have that one, and it is excellent--though locked.

Braktastic · 11-02-2009, 02:24 PM

What is the region coding of this disc?

HDmark · 11-19-2009, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Arnette

What is the region coding of this disc?

I was wondering the same thing. I can't find reference to it anywhere...

~~Has anyone seen the Criterion Blu-ray version? Its also listed on Amazon UK...~~ Nevermind, looks like I was too hasty; it seems its a 2-disc version, not a Criterion...

blu_sharpy · 11-19-2009, 07:58 PM

Review courtesy of DVDActive:

http://www.dvdactive.com/reviews/dvd/time-bandits2.html

The short of it is that the A/V is pretty good and if you're looking for the upgrade, this is it

HDmark · 11-19-2009, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blu_sharpy

Review courtesy of DVDActive:

http://www.dvdactive.com/reviews/dvd/time-bandits2.html

The short of it is that the A/V is pretty good and if you're looking for the upgrade, this is it

Thanks!

sapphire_nick · 11-20-2009, 03:11 PM

cant believe it was so well reviewed!

The German BD has 5.1 DTS MA and also has more extras! Where are all the extras from the Anchor Bay DVD release!? I bought it but returned it in protest!

blu_sharpy · 11-20-2009, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sapphire_nick

Where are all the extras from the Anchor Bay DVD release!? I bought it but returned it in protest!

Seems as if Optimum haven't been able to acquire the license to the extras as the ones from the AB DVD (now OOP) aren't present on the Optimum DVD release either.

sapphire_nick · 11-20-2009, 03:32 PM

So annoying! I sold my Anchor Bay disc of this for a mere £2 to clear for this and then wasn't happy with the BD. Now I have nothing!!

bunkaroo · 11-20-2009, 09:27 PM

Still no word on region coding? I didn't see anything specific in the review - have to assume B only until I hear otherwise.

Melodious Thunk · 11-21-2009, 10:40 AM

I just got a rental copy of it. It only has a B symbol on the disc. I'll check it on my region A player later to be certain, but I suspect it is locked.

EDIT: My region-A PS3 confirms that it is region-locked.

bunkaroo · 11-23-2009, 02:55 AM

Thanks for the confirmation Thunk.

Melodious Thunk · 11-23-2009, 10:32 AM

No worries.

Additionally, I suspect the trailers before the menu are in PAL standard definition (my TV said the output was 50hz for the trailers, 24hz for everything else), which I understand is a problem for most people in NTSC-standard countries even if they have a multi-region player.

But if you have the necessary equipment and you like the film, the blu-ray is the best you're going to see it without extensive restoration. If you accept the frequent white flecks and occasional scratches, it's fine.

HDmark · 11-23-2009, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Melodious Thunk

I just got a rental copy of it. It only has a B symbol on the disc. I'll check it on my region A player later to be certain, but I suspect it is locked.

EDIT: My region-A PS3 confirms that it is region-locked.

That's a pity...

Thanks for the confirmation.

Johnny Neat · 11-23-2009, 02:31 PM

Is Gilliam every going to restore this masterpiece to it's perfection as he intended or are the rights of this film in legal wrangling HELL?

I'm under the understanding that the Criterion DVD from 1999 was trash (Shocker) compared to the 2 disk dvd Divimax (high definition digital transfer) from Anchor Bay which also came with marvelous featurettes & fold out map to boot.

I pray to the film gods that this movie gets fully restored and brought to us as it was meant to be seen in the states.

cdaburnab · 03-30-2010, 04:26 AM

would be nice to get a real blu ray release eh?

08-18-2009, 08:01 AM	#1
uk-guy Senior Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:scotland Blu-ray collection:96 DVD collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:14	Time Bandits Blu-ray up for pre-order on 5/10/09 £14.99 @hmv http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProduct...;-1&sku=219034

11-21-2009, 10:40 AM	#12
Melodious Thunk Senior Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Oxfordshire 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:558 Blu-ray reviews:1	I just got a rental copy of it. It only has a B symbol on the disc. I'll check it on my region A player later to be certain, but I suspect it is locked. EDIT: My region-A PS3 confirms that it is region-locked. Last edited by Melodious Thunk; 11-21-2009 at 12:19 PM.

11-23-2009, 02:31 PM	#16
Johnny Neat Member Member since:Mar 2009 Location:3rd Rock from the Sun 4K collection:52 Blu-ray collection:286 DVD collection:2 Digital collection:3 iTunes collection:128	When are we States side getting this blu? Is Gilliam every going to restore this masterpiece to it's perfection as he intended or are the rights of this film in legal wrangling HELL? I'm under the understanding that the Criterion DVD from 1999 was trash (Shocker) compared to the 2 disk dvd Divimax (high definition digital transfer) from Anchor Bay which also came with marvelous featurettes & fold out map to boot. I pray to the film gods that this movie gets fully restored and brought to us as it was meant to be seen in the states.

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10-09-2009, 02:05 PM	#2
hok007 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Fairfax, VA 4K collection:28 Blu-ray collection:688 DVD collection:222	It's out (according to Amazon.co.uk)! So who's seen the BD, and can give a full report?

11-01-2009, 12:33 PM	#3
Arkadin Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2007 Location:...somewhere in Sweden Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:9	wonder if someone will know if it is better or the same as the German version. I have that one, and it is excellent--though locked.

11-02-2009, 02:24 PM	#4
Braktastic Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2007 4K collection:583 Blu-ray collection:583 Trading Score:13	What is the region coding of this disc?

11-19-2009, 07:58 PM	#6
blu_sharpy Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:United Kingdom Blu-ray collection:743 DVD collection:11 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:1	Review courtesy of DVDActive: http://www.dvdactive.com/reviews/dvd/time-bandits2.html The short of it is that the A/V is pretty good and if you're looking for the upgrade, this is it

11-20-2009, 03:11 PM	#8
sapphire_nick Expert Member Member since:May 2009 Blu-ray collection:13	cant believe it was so well reviewed! The German BD has 5.1 DTS MA and also has more extras! Where are all the extras from the Anchor Bay DVD release!? I bought it but returned it in protest!

11-20-2009, 03:32 PM	#10
sapphire_nick Expert Member Member since:May 2009 Blu-ray collection:13	So annoying! I sold my Anchor Bay disc of this for a mere £2 to clear for this and then wasn't happy with the BD. Now I have nothing!!

11-20-2009, 09:27 PM	#11
bunkaroo Senior Member Member since:Feb 2007 4K collection:753 Blu-ray collection:1726 DVD collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:149	Still no word on region coding? I didn't see anything specific in the review - have to assume B only until I hear otherwise.

11-23-2009, 02:55 AM	#13
bunkaroo Senior Member Member since:Feb 2007 4K collection:753 Blu-ray collection:1726 DVD collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:149	Thanks for the confirmation Thunk.

11-23-2009, 10:32 AM	#14
Melodious Thunk Senior Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Oxfordshire 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:558 Blu-ray reviews:1	No worries. Additionally, I suspect the trailers before the menu are in PAL standard definition (my TV said the output was 50hz for the trailers, 24hz for everything else), which I understand is a problem for most people in NTSC-standard countries even if they have a multi-region player. But if you have the necessary equipment and you like the film, the blu-ray is the best you're going to see it without extensive restoration. If you accept the frequent white flecks and occasional scratches, it's fine.

03-30-2010, 04:26 AM	#17
cdaburnab Junior Member Member since:Dec 2009 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:17	would be nice to get a real blu ray release eh?

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