The Sandman (Netflix) - Blu-ray Forum

BlueRagtop · 07-24-2022, 12:45 AM

Dream Dangerously. Enter the world of THE SANDMAN on August 5, only on Netflix.

Based on the beloved award-winning DC comic series written by Neil Gaiman, THE SANDMAN is a rich, character-driven blend of myth and dark fantasy woven together over the course of ten epic chapters following Dream’s many adventures. Developed and executive produced by Gaiman, showrunner Allan Heinberg, and David S. Goyer.

Gamma_Winstead · 07-24-2022, 02:19 AM

This looks tremendous. Can't believe it's out so soon! Looking forward to it for sure.

Rizor · 07-26-2022, 12:48 AM

How come many of the clips I've seen look vertically stretched? Is this a choice?

Anyway, started reading the comic because of this so looking forward to it!

JoeKryten · 07-26-2022, 12:53 AM

The actor is definitely tall and angular but it does look like they're stretching/enhancing it for silhouette shots.

Rizor · 07-28-2022, 03:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeKryten

The actor is definitely tall and angular but it does look like they're stretching/enhancing it for silhouette shots.

Looks like a lot of it is vertically stretched. If you look at any of the footage from the clips or featurettes. Must be an artistic choice.

grayskale · 08-07-2022, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rizor

Looks like a lot of it is vertically stretched. If you look at any of the footage from the clips or featurettes. Must be an artistic choice.

Netflix's The Sandman - Exclusive "Death" Clip (2022) Tom Sturridge, Kirby Howell-Baptiste - YouTube

I didn't believe it was artistic choice until this:

https://variety.com/2022/artisans/ne...io-1235334453/

BloodshotUSA · 08-05-2022, 01:20 AM

Can't believe this drops tomorrow

ianungstad · 08-05-2022, 05:13 AM

I hope it's good. Though when they don't have advanced reviews and have the press embargo set to release date...it's usually a bad sign??

Rizor · 08-05-2022, 05:21 AM

I've heard good word from some fans who saw the first episode or two from some online premiere thing. And some of the interviewers who've seen the series really seemed to dig it.

I think it's just the usual Netflix lack of promotion. It seems most of the promotion they've done (all the Gaiman interviews, Comic Con) is largely just to reassure the built-in fans that they aren't messing it up. I think they're hoping for some word of mouth type buzz. I mean they put a lot of money into it.

Max Solo · 08-05-2022, 08:39 AM

I’ve watched the first two episodes and love it. I want to binge it but also want let it sink in some.

I think I’ll do two a night. I’ve read the comics so I can’t really have someone spoil all of it. With that I can take a little more time with it.

But these two have been everything I’d hoped for and even a little more.

Max Solo · 08-06-2022, 09:14 AM

Four in.

Still loving it.

jvonl · 08-07-2022, 03:06 AM

Forgot that Netflix drops it all at once! Three in. Every bit as good as I dared to hope for. Torn between binging and making it last. Oh, what the heck, I can always watch it again...and again. So happy and excited. (Matthew is a pisser....)

Fellini912 · 08-07-2022, 02:14 PM

YESS!!! I am big fan of Neil Gaiman and have read Sandman (1,993 pages) + overture spin off/sequel (a beautifully illustrated graphic novel) twice. I saw the first episode, and I am glad to say it has the right tone as the graphic novel. The production and direction are great. My main question is:

Why is this series not getting all the hype???

If the Netflix series follows the graphic novel closely enough, this series should be better than Stranger Things (in my opinion, I am hugely biased).

Thieves Dont · 08-07-2022, 10:59 PM

As a fan of the Vertigo series, I’m extremely happy with this adaptation.

But as per usual, Netflix dropped the ball on the promotion of this. I’d be super surprised if they didn’t green light a second season.

PissedOffPeoN · 08-08-2022, 03:45 AM

It got a second season before it came out i thought?

Edward Kenway · 08-08-2022, 04:17 AM

If Warner Bros is behind this production, will it be released perhaps on Blu-ray?

drb999 · 08-08-2022, 06:25 AM

Lucifer got released on blu-ray so it’s possible.

Wernski · 08-08-2022, 07:43 AM

No spoilers, but jeez, the last episode really Return Of the King'd it.

y2jman · 08-08-2022, 08:02 AM

I just started watching this 10 episodes might watch 1st 2 then go to bed watch rest afterwhile

RSuarez · 08-08-2022, 01:42 PM

I absolutely loved the adaptation, I have already rewatched a couple episodes... in regards to the aspect ratio, while it was noticeable, I did not find it distracting at all to be honest...

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07-24-2022, 02:19 AM	#2
Gamma_Winstead Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:U.S.G. Ishimura 4K collection:118 Blu-ray collection:764 Blu-ray reviews: 36 Trading Score:6	This looks tremendous. Can't believe it's out so soon! Looking forward to it for sure.

07-26-2022, 12:48 AM	#3
Rizor Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:NJ, USA 4K collection:1602 Blu-ray collection:6185 DVD collection:192 MA collection:73 Digital collection:51 iTunes collection:29 Prime collection:7 Blu-ray reviews: 32 Trading Score:159	How come many of the clips I've seen look vertically stretched? Is this a choice? Anyway, started reading the comic because of this so looking forward to it!

07-26-2022, 12:53 AM	#4
JoeKryten Expert Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Tucson, AZ Blu-ray reviews:1	The actor is definitely tall and angular but it does look like they're stretching/enhancing it for silhouette shots.

08-05-2022, 01:20 AM	#7
BloodshotUSA Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2021	Can't believe this drops tomorrow

08-05-2022, 05:13 AM	#8
ianungstad Power Member Member since:Jun 2010	I hope it's good. Though when they don't have advanced reviews and have the press embargo set to release date...it's usually a bad sign??

08-05-2022, 05:21 AM	#9
Rizor Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:NJ, USA 4K collection:1602 Blu-ray collection:6185 DVD collection:192 MA collection:73 Digital collection:51 iTunes collection:29 Prime collection:7 Blu-ray reviews: 32 Trading Score:159	I've heard good word from some fans who saw the first episode or two from some online premiere thing. And some of the interviewers who've seen the series really seemed to dig it. I think it's just the usual Netflix lack of promotion. It seems most of the promotion they've done (all the Gaiman interviews, Comic Con) is largely just to reassure the built-in fans that they aren't messing it up. I think they're hoping for some word of mouth type buzz. I mean they put a lot of money into it.

08-05-2022, 08:39 AM	#10
Max Solo Special Member Member since:Dec 2015 Location:San Diego, CA 4K collection:97 Blu-ray collection:995 DVD collection:46 Trading Score:3	I’ve watched the first two episodes and love it. I want to binge it but also want let it sink in some. I think I’ll do two a night. I’ve read the comics so I can’t really have someone spoil all of it. With that I can take a little more time with it. But these two have been everything I’d hoped for and even a little more.

08-06-2022, 09:14 AM	#11
Max Solo Special Member Member since:Dec 2015 Location:San Diego, CA 4K collection:97 Blu-ray collection:995 DVD collection:46 Trading Score:3	Four in. Still loving it.

08-07-2022, 03:06 AM	#12
jvonl Power Member Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Hill Country, Texas 4K collection:416 Blu-ray collection:1635	Forgot that Netflix drops it all at once! Three in. Every bit as good as I dared to hope for. Torn between binging and making it last. Oh, what the heck, I can always watch it again...and again. So happy and excited. (Matthew is a pisser....)

08-07-2022, 02:14 PM	#13
Fellini912 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2012 Location:USA 4K collection:117 Blu-ray collection:368 Blu-ray reviews: 3	YESS!!! I am big fan of Neil Gaiman and have read Sandman (1,993 pages) + overture spin off/sequel (a beautifully illustrated graphic novel) twice. I saw the first episode, and I am glad to say it has the right tone as the graphic novel. The production and direction are great. My main question is: Why is this series not getting all the hype??? If the Netflix series follows the graphic novel closely enough, this series should be better than Stranger Things (in my opinion, I am hugely biased).

08-07-2022, 10:59 PM	#14
Thieves Dont Senior Member Member since:Aug 2010 Blu-ray collection:2 Trading Score:5	As a fan of the Vertigo series, I’m extremely happy with this adaptation. But as per usual, Netflix dropped the ball on the promotion of this. I’d be super surprised if they didn’t green light a second season.

08-08-2022, 03:45 AM	#15
PissedOffPeoN Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2013 Location:Missouri Trading Score:68	It got a second season before it came out i thought?

08-08-2022, 04:17 AM	#16
Edward Kenway Active Member Member since:Jan 2021 4K collection:142 Blu-ray collection:327	If Warner Bros is behind this production, will it be released perhaps on Blu-ray?

08-08-2022, 06:25 AM	#17
drb999 Blu-ray King Member since:Jul 2013 Location:Outer Space 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:706 DVD collection:57 MA collection:6 Digital collection:74 iTunes collection:1 Prime collection:1	Lucifer got released on blu-ray so it’s possible.

08-08-2022, 07:43 AM	#18
Wernski Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Nov 2011 Location:NJ, USA 4K collection:170 Blu-ray collection:1172 DVD collection:877 Trading Score:1	No spoilers, but jeez, the last episode really Return Of the King'd it.

08-08-2022, 08:02 AM	#19
y2jman Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jul 2014 Location:tennessee 4K collection:714 Blu-ray collection:1692 DVD collection:1025 Trading Score:59	I just started watching this 10 episodes might watch 1st 2 then go to bed watch rest afterwhile

08-08-2022, 01:42 PM	#20
RSuarez Power Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:MX / TX Home Theater Gallery:22 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:607	I absolutely loved the adaptation, I have already rewatched a couple episodes... in regards to the aspect ratio, while it was noticeable, I did not find it distracting at all to be honest...

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