The Dark Tower 4K UHD (2017) - Page 6 - Blu-ray Forum

The_Donster · 10-11-2017, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ROSS.T.G.

Didn't read the books but I'm still going to get this.

Read the first two I think? Was too long ago and don't remember much outside of a few here and there's. So I'm sure I can go in with a fresh pair of eyes.

GeneD5 · 10-11-2017, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by The_Donster

Red Box or rent via Netflix BD and decide for yourself. That's what I plan to do. Because I can't tell you how many movies I've liked that others were quick to dismiss.

I do that often as well, but would want to see the 4k disc first for a fresh viewing. Same boat though; I frequently love movies that are largely disliked.

RockyIII · 10-11-2017, 10:40 AM

Now I'm on the fence

StingingVelvet · 10-11-2017, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Donster

Red Box or rent via Netflix BD and decide for yourself.

Yeah, I collect fantasy and would usually get it but the reactions are so bad it's Red Box time for sure.

rbg08 · 10-11-2017, 08:09 PM

Just noticed the Best Buy exclusive 4K SteelBook is now available to pre-order for in-store pickup. Seems to be very limited quantities, as the closest store to me only had 1 copy available when I pre-ordered today. Don't forget to get the $1 off for selecting the regular shipping option when adding it to your basket and then switching to in-store pickup during the order process.

Cutter_ · 10-13-2017, 02:59 PM

I watched this last night, and I liked it. Was it great, no? Did it suck? No. I gave it a 3/5. And, this is a movie that I will do multiple viewings with. It looked beautiful.

Now, I'm a huge King fan and Dark Tower fan. I've read The Dark Tower four times. And this movie is not the first book, nor is it the series. This is where I can see Dark Tower fans getting upset, as this movie is not the books. But, if you've read the books and you see that Roland has the Horn of Eld, then you know that this is another iteration of Roland. So, this movie makes perfect sense, and it follows the Dark Tower cannon perfectly.

There was no way you could do the books in a two or three hour movie, just no way in heck it would of worked. It would of had to have been four three hour movies to make it work - similar in vein to The Lord of the Rings. So, they made a nice simple and tight 90 minute story of Roland and The Dark Tower. And it worked, in my opinion, but it's not what people probably wanted. Now, I do think an extra 30 minutes to flesh out Roland more, would have been nice, and that's where this movie fails, not enough background to the characters to get fully vested in. Hence, my 3/5 rating. But, the action scenes were great, kinda reminded me of a more old school style like Mad Max. It's not all cgi like a comic book movie (but there is still plenty of cgi).

As a last note, I like everyone else when reading the books we all had Clint Eastwood in mind as the Gunslinger. And, all these people who are either racist, or complaining about the new social justice crap, with the casting a black actor as The Gunslinger, are just wrong. Idris Elba was perfectly cast. He was The Gunslinger, and he acted just like he would have in the books. Although, a little different because this is a different iteration, but it is in line with his character in the books. In the books Roland has many faults, but he's still a bad ass Gunslinger, and that is how he is portrayed in this movie. Matthew McConaughey also did a good job as well. But I thought Elba did a better job.

RockyIII · 10-13-2017, 03:13 PM

How did you watch it when it's not even out yet?

Cutter_ · 10-13-2017, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by RockyIII

How did you watch it when it's not even out yet?

Check out page 5, for some reason a few of us who ordered through Amazon got our copies sent out early. I got mine two days ago. Weird, but I'll take it.

RockyIII · 10-13-2017, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Cutter_

Check out page 5, for some reason a few of us who ordered through Amazon got our copies sent out early. I got mine two days ago. Weird, but I'll take it.

That's not fair!

rbg08 · 10-13-2017, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Cutter_

Check out page 5, for some reason a few of us who ordered through Amazon got our copies sent out early. I got mine two days ago. Weird, but I'll take it.

Chaotic · 10-13-2017, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Cutter_

Check out page 5, for some reason a few of us who ordered through Amazon got our copies sent out early. I got mine two days ago. Weird, but I'll take it.

Yep. I ordered the blu since I wanted it early. I got it a week ago. Will pick up the 4K when it comes out.

RockyIII · 10-13-2017, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Chaotic

Yep. I ordered the blu since I wanted it early. I got it a week ago. Will pick up the 4K when it comes out.

So the early delivery was for the bluray, not UHD?

Chaotic · 10-13-2017, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by RockyIII

So the early delivery was for the bluray, not UHD?

Yeah.

RockyIII · 10-13-2017, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Chaotic

Yeah.

I thought this thread was exclusivey to discuss the UHD disc

Chaotic · 10-13-2017, 05:06 PM

Sorry for adding to a discussion that was brought up.

Cutter_ · 10-14-2017, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by RockyIII

I thought this thread was exclusivey to discuss the UHD disc

My review was about the 4K disc, that's what I ordered and received earlier this week. I did not order the standard blu-ray.

magoosh · 10-15-2017, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Cutter_

My review was about the 4K disc, that's what I ordered and received earlier this week. I did not order the standard blu-ray.

Same. I got the 4k from amazon the like I said earlier as well. Just watched it. Agree with your review 100%. Picture quality is also superb imo

PixelCount · 10-17-2017, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by magoosh

Same. I got the 4k from amazon the like I said earlier as well. Just watched it. Agree with your review 100%. Picture quality is also superb imo

Was there any deleted footage/extras on the disc ?

RockyIII · 10-19-2017, 09:51 AM

I am getting this solely based on the Dolby Vision metadata contained in it

Laserdisk · 10-19-2017, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by RockyIII

I am getting this solely based on the Dolby Vision metadata contained in it

Wack DV on any shit and it gets sales, the Lionsgate method works

10-11-2017, 10:40 AM	#103
RockyIII Blu-ray Baron Member since:Feb 2016 Location:Miami, Fl Trading Score:25	Now I'm on the fence

10-11-2017, 08:09 PM	#105
rbg08 Special Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011 Home Theater Gallery:24 4K collection:353 Blu-ray collection:627 DVD collection:23 MA collection:333 Digital collection:288 iTunes collection:364 Trading Score:22	Just noticed the Best Buy exclusive 4K SteelBook is now available to pre-order for in-store pickup. Seems to be very limited quantities, as the closest store to me only had 1 copy available when I pre-ordered today. Don't forget to get the $1 off for selecting the regular shipping option when adding it to your basket and then switching to in-store pickup during the order process.

10-13-2017, 02:59 PM	#106
Cutter_ Special Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Florida 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- MA collection:- Digital collection:- iTunes collection:- Prime collection:- Trading Score:197	I watched this last night, and I liked it. Was it great, no? Did it suck? No. I gave it a 3/5. And, this is a movie that I will do multiple viewings with. It looked beautiful. Now, I'm a huge King fan and Dark Tower fan. I've read The Dark Tower four times. And this movie is not the first book, nor is it the series. This is where I can see Dark Tower fans getting upset, as this movie is not the books. But, if you've read the books and you see that Roland has the Horn of Eld, then you know that this is another iteration of Roland. So, this movie makes perfect sense, and it follows the Dark Tower cannon perfectly. There was no way you could do the books in a two or three hour movie, just no way in heck it would of worked. It would of had to have been four three hour movies to make it work - similar in vein to The Lord of the Rings. So, they made a nice simple and tight 90 minute story of Roland and The Dark Tower. And it worked, in my opinion, but it's not what people probably wanted. Now, I do think an extra 30 minutes to flesh out Roland more, would have been nice, and that's where this movie fails, not enough background to the characters to get fully vested in. Hence, my 3/5 rating. But, the action scenes were great, kinda reminded me of a more old school style like Mad Max. It's not all cgi like a comic book movie (but there is still plenty of cgi). As a last note, I like everyone else when reading the books we all had Clint Eastwood in mind as the Gunslinger. And, all these people who are either racist, or complaining about the new social justice crap, with the casting a black actor as The Gunslinger, are just wrong. Idris Elba was perfectly cast. He was The Gunslinger, and he acted just like he would have in the books. Although, a little different because this is a different iteration, but it is in line with his character in the books. In the books Roland has many faults, but he's still a bad ass Gunslinger, and that is how he is portrayed in this movie. Matthew McConaughey also did a good job as well. But I thought Elba did a better job.

10-13-2017, 03:13 PM	#107
RockyIII Blu-ray Baron Member since:Feb 2016 Location:Miami, Fl Trading Score:25	How did you watch it when it's not even out yet?

10-13-2017, 05:06 PM	#115
Chaotic Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Denver, CO	Sorry for adding to a discussion that was brought up.

10-19-2017, 09:51 AM	#119
RockyIII Blu-ray Baron Member since:Feb 2016 Location:Miami, Fl Trading Score:25	I am getting this solely based on the Dolby Vision metadata contained in it

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