Would you want any of the following rereleased with a good transfer? - Blu-ray Forum

boe · 01-11-2011, 03:23 PM

Some of you may already own the following and not want to double dip, some of you might buy them again anyways. Some of you may be like me, waiting for a decent transfer or a release with the cut you want. Not sure why some of these can't use branching and offer both a directors cut and theatrical release. Don't get me wrong 99% of the time I prefer the DC but in a couple of cases I think the theatrical release was better.

miller_time22 · 01-11-2011, 03:41 PM

The collector's edition of Blade Runner already includes the theatrical version, I do believe.

The Theory · 01-11-2011, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by miller_time22

The collector's edition of Blade Runner already includes the theatrical version, I do believe.

bingo. heck, the collector's edition includes, like, 5 different cuts of the film.

Reasonably priced, too. Definitely a great movie to have in my collection.

steve1971 · 01-11-2011, 03:45 PM

If they release the Leathal Weapon series in good transfer quality I will pick them up.

miller_time22 · 01-11-2011, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by The Theory

bingo. heck, the collector's edition includes, like, 5 different cuts of the film.

Reasonably priced, too. Definitely a great movie to have in my collection.

Yeah, I think I got it for $12.99 on sale at Target last year. A ridiculous price for an amazing release.

Al_The_Strange · 01-11-2011, 04:15 PM

"The Italian Job" definitely needs a better transfer.

I haven't seen either "Lethal Weapon" movies or "The Fugitive" on BD, but I read that they have iffy PQ. If they make those better, I'd be more willing to buy them.

"Ronin" and "The Terminator" could also be better, but I'm mostly happy with the way they are now. I got the 1080p version of "T3," so I'm happy enough with that.

I'm very happy with "Amadeus" and "Blade Runner" as they are in their theatrical cuts (or the many BR cuts). I also remember "Sahara" and "Fantastic 4" looking darn sharp, even if they have one or two issues.

I think "The Fantastic 4" and "Ronin" should include all the extras from their respective 2-disc DVD Special Editions (I wouldn't buy them, since I kept them with the BD versions, but it would probably make other people happy).

The big question should be, when can we expect better versions of "Ong Bak," "Ichi the Killer," "Gojirra," "Dreamscape," and the other really REALLY bad BDs?!

boe · 01-11-2011, 04:25 PM

[QUOTE=Al_The_Strange;4246352I'm very happy with "Amadeus" and "Blade Runner" as they are in their theatrical cuts (or the many BR cuts).[/QUOTE]

Are you sure they have a theatrical cut for Amadeus? I'll be buying it today if they have a BR edition that is the theatrical release. As far as I know it was only released on BR in the director's cut and a DVD release of the theatrical cut. I've seen both and found the director's cut depressing and very very very slow moving without the music to keep the scene's progressing. The theatrical release is one of my favorite movies. The Director's cut wouldn't even make my top 2000 list.

SonOfArathorn · 01-12-2011, 05:33 AM

Honestly, there's not a single good movie on that list. So if they all got new transfers it wouldn't mean anything.

nf0603 · 01-24-2011, 08:04 PM

I don't see what is wrong with Blade Runner. The 5-disc edition is one of the most exhaustive and well-done sets I have encountered for a single movie. Every cut is there.

Of that list, I vote Terminator. I have avoided it due to bad reviews and word that Cameron is restoring the movie for a future release.

View Poll Results: Which of the following would you buy if they released a good version?
Amadeus - Theatrical release	4	12.50%
Bladerunner - Theatrical release	2	6.25%
Fantastic Four - better transfer quality	6	18.75%
Fugitive - better transfer quality	12	37.50%
Heartbreak Ridge - better transfer quality	3	9.38%
Italian Job - better transfer quality	9	28.13%
Lethal Weapon - better transfer quality	11	34.38%
Lethal Weapon II - better transfer quality	9	28.13%
Ronin - better transfer quality	9	28.13%
Sahara - better transfer quality	2	6.25%
Terminator - better transfer quality	21	65.63%
Terminator III - better transfer quality	4	12.50%
Transporter - - better transfer quality	4	12.50%
Walking Tall - better transfer quality	1	3.13%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 32. You may not vote on this poll

01-11-2011, 03:23 PM	#1
boe Active Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:71 Blu-ray reviews: 1	Would you want any of the following rereleased with a good transfer? Some of you may already own the following and not want to double dip, some of you might buy them again anyways. Some of you may be like me, waiting for a decent transfer or a release with the cut you want. Not sure why some of these can't use branching and offer both a directors cut and theatrical release. Don't get me wrong 99% of the time I prefer the DC but in a couple of cases I think the theatrical release was better. Last edited by boe; 01-11-2011 at 03:27 PM.

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01-11-2011, 03:41 PM	#2
miller_time22 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2008 4K collection:230 Blu-ray collection:1827 DVD collection:228 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:16	The collector's edition of Blade Runner already includes the theatrical version, I do believe.

01-11-2011, 03:45 PM	#4
steve1971 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Saint Paul Minnesota. 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:352 Blu-ray reviews: 119 Trading Score:1	If they release the Leathal Weapon series in good transfer quality I will pick them up.

01-11-2011, 04:15 PM	#6
Al_The_Strange Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Out there...past them trees... Home Theater Gallery:126 4K collection:1140 Blu-ray collection:4960 DVD collection:530 Digital collection:1013 Blu-ray reviews: 132 Trading Score:32	"The Italian Job" definitely needs a better transfer. I haven't seen either "Lethal Weapon" movies or "The Fugitive" on BD, but I read that they have iffy PQ. If they make those better, I'd be more willing to buy them. "Ronin" and "The Terminator" could also be better, but I'm mostly happy with the way they are now. I got the 1080p version of "T3," so I'm happy enough with that. I'm very happy with "Amadeus" and "Blade Runner" as they are in their theatrical cuts (or the many BR cuts). I also remember "Sahara" and "Fantastic 4" looking darn sharp, even if they have one or two issues. I think "The Fantastic 4" and "Ronin" should include all the extras from their respective 2-disc DVD Special Editions (I wouldn't buy them, since I kept them with the BD versions, but it would probably make other people happy). The big question should be, when can we expect better versions of "Ong Bak," "Ichi the Killer," "Gojirra," "Dreamscape," and the other really REALLY bad BDs?!

01-11-2011, 04:25 PM	#7
boe Active Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:71 Blu-ray reviews: 1	[QUOTE=Al_The_Strange;4246352I'm very happy with "Amadeus" and "Blade Runner" as they are in their theatrical cuts (or the many BR cuts).[/QUOTE] Are you sure they have a theatrical cut for Amadeus? I'll be buying it today if they have a BR edition that is the theatrical release. As far as I know it was only released on BR in the director's cut and a DVD release of the theatrical cut. I've seen both and found the director's cut depressing and very very very slow moving without the music to keep the scene's progressing. The theatrical release is one of my favorite movies. The Director's cut wouldn't even make my top 2000 list.

01-12-2011, 05:33 AM	#8
SonOfArathorn Power Member Member since:May 2009 Blu-ray collection:549 Blu-ray reviews: 9 Trading Score:1	Honestly, there's not a single good movie on that list. So if they all got new transfers it wouldn't mean anything.

01-24-2011, 08:04 PM	#9
nf0603 Expert Member Member since:Aug 2010	I don't see what is wrong with Blade Runner. The 5-disc edition is one of the most exhaustive and well-done sets I have encountered for a single movie. Every cut is there. Of that list, I vote Terminator. I have avoided it due to bad reviews and word that Cameron is restoring the movie for a future release.

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