Dressed to Kill (1980) - Page 23 - Blu-ray Forum

klauswhereareyou · 07-31-2015, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by kidglov3s

They survived Earrings of Madame De..., they'll survive this.

Except this is a film that more than 5 people care about.

dsman71 · 07-31-2015, 02:12 PM

I didnt feel right about this release either so Im cancelling it and adding to my wishlist on Amazon. I really dont know what to make of this really, but it just doesnt look right to me and the reviews for this just arent doing anything for me.

Now Im nervous about what they will do with The Brood and Mulholland Drive

klauswhereareyou · 07-31-2015, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by dsman71

I didnt feel right about this release either so Im cancelling it and adding to my wishlist on Amazon. I really dont know what to make of this really, but it just doesnt look right to me and the reviews for this just arent doing anything for me.

Now Im nervous about what they will do with The Brood and Mulholland Drive

Maybe those will be okay since they're 1.85:1.

Fat Phil · 07-31-2015, 02:16 PM

Judging by the comments here it sounds like it's been a damn fine day for Arrow

diceman89 · 07-31-2015, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat Phil

Judging by the comments here it sounds like it's been a damn fine day for Arrow

If only I could convince my wife that we need to replace our blu-ray player with a region free one.

klauswhereareyou · 07-31-2015, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat Phil

Judging by the comments here it sounds like it's been a damn fine day for Arrow

Ahhh, I'll wait and see if Criterion fixes this..because if they do it should look better than the Arrow one.

CouncilSpectre · 07-31-2015, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by diceman89

If only I could convince my wife that we need to replace our blu-ray player with a region free one.

Just do what I do when I decide I/we need a new player - suddenly the old one just stops working.......

Banned User · 07-31-2015, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by montyb

This is not like Criterion to release such rubbish. They should have higher ups who inspect these transfers before going to final stages before putting onto disc..

They did. Transfer was Approved and supervised by Director. Unless you think Criterion just lies about this. I have to assume something went wrong between the transfer and production process.

I wish Criterion would chime in with something other then 'supervised by Depalma'

RiFiFi1955 · 07-31-2015, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by diceman89

If only I could convince my wife that we need to replace our blu-ray player with a region free one.

What you do is break it without her knowing you intentionally did it and say hey hunny since we need a new player we might as well go region free.

Nada · 07-31-2015, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by CouncilSpectre

Just do what I do when I decide I/we need a new player - suddenly the old one just stops working.......

"Sorry honey, I accidentally threw our Blu-ray player into the fire place. Strange how that worked out."

spanky87 · 07-31-2015, 02:40 PM

I'm assuming that the Arrow release is preferred over the MGM release because of the extras right?

The transfers look the same judging from the screencaps.

klauswhereareyou · 07-31-2015, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by spanky87

I'm assuming that the Arrow release is preferred over the MGM release because of the extras right?

The transfers look the same judging from the screencaps.

I think it has to do with having the original audio mix.

slimdude · 07-31-2015, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Banned User

They did. Transfer was Approved and supervised by Director. Unless you think Criterion just lies about this. I have to assume something went wrong between the transfer and production process.

I wish Criterion would chime in with something other then 'supervised by Depalma'

There isn't nothing else for Criterion to say, and I'm surprised they've commented on the issue at all. It is what it is! If a person doesn't want it, then buy the Arrow or the MGM release and move on.

Monterey Jack · 07-31-2015, 03:02 PM

Have the Arrow disc, and that will suffice for me, unless Criterion does a replacement program for what sounds like a HORRIBLY botched release.

Nice new extras, but the movie is what's most important.

Jyroflux · 07-31-2015, 03:06 PM

Just more proof that Criterion does not live up to all the hype.

dsman71 · 07-31-2015, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by slimdude

There isn't nothing else for Criterion to say, and I'm surprised they've commented on the issue at all. It is what it is! If a person doesn't want it, then buy the Arrow or the MGM release and move on.

As with all DVD Labels, its takes a few days to process everything before a conclusion is made and then *make a statement* as was the case with Madhouse from Kino. They need to assess everything first. It is very possible that Criterion could be having internal discussions about Dressed to Kill - they do read these posts and Im sure cancelled sales doesnt sit well for them especially on a title as big as this one ...

I could get this in the future depending on what the situation is with it but right now I am not comfortable spending 30.00 on a possibly botched release. I already have the MGM and Arrow blurays anyway

Namuhana · 07-31-2015, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Jyroflux

Just more proof that Criterion does not live up to all the hype.

Out of hundreds and hundreds of releases, only a handful or two are problematic. Criterion does live up to the hype; this is just one instance in which something went wrong.

AlexIlDottore · 07-31-2015, 03:27 PM

Ahaha, Littleprince, you called me an *******.

At least this ******* knows a crappy disc when he sees one.

Hahahahahahahahahahahhahahaha

Spence1000 · 07-31-2015, 03:32 PM

Without being at all technical, quite simply the Criterion screen caps from DVD Beaver for me illustrated a less natural looking image. Improved sharpness benefiting from the 4K resolution is noted, but unnaturally BRIGHT in my view. Arrow's look most natural. But hey, if DePalma says this is how he wants to look, that's fine. But from what my eyes see, this is an (uncharacteristic and rare) misfire for Criterion and a pity.

diceman89 · 07-31-2015, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Spence1000

Without being at all technical, quite simply the Criterion screen caps from DVD Beaver for me illustrated a less natural looking image. Improved sharpness benefiting from the 4K resolution is noted, but unnaturally BRIGHT in my view. Arrow's look most natural. But hey, if DePalma says this is how he wants to look, that's fine. But from what my eyes see, this is an (uncharacteristic and rare) misfire for Criterion and a pity.

I actually really like the way the Criterion release looks compared to the other two, with the exception of the squishing and all.

07-31-2015, 03:27 PM	#458
AlexIlDottore Banned Top contributor Member since:Jan 2014 Location:France 4K collection:287 Blu-ray collection:507 DVD collection:19	Ahaha, Littleprince, you called me an *****. At least this ***** knows a crappy disc when he sees one. Hahahahahahahahahahahhahahaha Last edited by AlexIlDottore; 07-31-2015 at 10:57 PM.

07-31-2015, 03:32 PM	#459
Spence1000 Junior Member Member since:Nov 2013 Location:Wellington, FL USA	A Rare Criterion Blunder Without being at all technical, quite simply the Criterion screen caps from DVD Beaver for me illustrated a less natural looking image. Improved sharpness benefiting from the 4K resolution is noted, but unnaturally BRIGHT in my view. Arrow's look most natural. But hey, if DePalma says this is how he wants to look, that's fine. But from what my eyes see, this is an (uncharacteristic and rare) misfire for Criterion and a pity.

07-31-2015, 02:12 PM	#442
dsman71 Banned Top contributor Member since:Aug 2011 4K collection:569 Blu-ray collection:2844 DVD collection:665	I didnt feel right about this release either so Im cancelling it and adding to my wishlist on Amazon. I really dont know what to make of this really, but it just doesnt look right to me and the reviews for this just arent doing anything for me. Now Im nervous about what they will do with The Brood and Mulholland Drive

07-31-2015, 02:16 PM	#444
Fat Phil Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2014 4K collection:828 Blu-ray collection:828 Trading Score:1	Judging by the comments here it sounds like it's been a damn fine day for Arrow

07-31-2015, 02:40 PM	#451
spanky87 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:34 4K collection:168 Blu-ray collection:2714 DVD collection:548 iTunes collection:58 Trading Score:64	I'm assuming that the Arrow release is preferred over the MGM release because of the extras right? The transfers look the same judging from the screencaps.

07-31-2015, 03:02 PM	#454
Monterey Jack Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Oct 2011 Trading Score:709	Have the Arrow disc, and that will suffice for me, unless Criterion does a replacement program for what sounds like a HORRIBLY botched release. Nice new extras, but the movie is what's most important.

07-31-2015, 03:06 PM	#455
Jyroflux Active Member Member since:Aug 2011 Location:San Diego 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:644 DVD collection:487 MA collection:4 Digital collection:28 iTunes collection:555 Prime collection:2	Just more proof that Criterion does not live up to all the hype.

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