The Lonely Guy (1984) - August 14, 2018 - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

RCRochester · 08-15-2018, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

It's a Universal MOD but pressed disc... so I'm sure it is still coming out. More than likely whatever day is noted as the release date don't expect copies of it for at least 2 weeks after that date. They are always delayed or low to no stock on release date.

I ordered this on Monday from Deep Discount with the 15% off code and received the shipping notice yesterday (which was the release date) so the disc exists.

latweek · 08-15-2018, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by RCRochester

I ordered this on Monday from Deep Discount with the 15% off code and received the shipping notice yesterday (which was the release date) so the disc exists.

Phew.

Us lonely guys have been waiting for this one a long time!

mediocre · 08-15-2018, 11:48 PM

You'll have to let us know when you receive it.

I, on the other hand, just got an email from Amazon saying that they won't be able to fulfill my order due to lack of stock and are going to cancel it. I went through the same thing for Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (also Universal) before finally receiving it a month or 2 later. I'm sure it'll eventually turn up, but these release fiascos are getting annoying pretty quickly.

Bates_Motel · 08-16-2018, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by mediocre

You'll have to let us know when you receive it.

I, on the other hand, just got an email from Amazon saying that they won't be able to fulfill my order due to lack of stock and are going to cancel it. I went through the same thing for Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (also Universal) before finally receiving it a month or 2 later. I'm sure it'll eventually turn up, but these release fiascos are getting annoying pretty quickly.

That's physical media catalog titles for you. They don't sell, so there's not much incentive for studios. Digital downloads, however, wouldn't have that problem, so get ready for it.

Frightener22 · 08-16-2018, 05:31 PM

Damn after giving them approval that I still wanted these items, Amazon cancelled both my orders for The Lonely Guy and Zoot Suit due to lack of availability

RCRochester · 08-16-2018, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by mediocre

You'll have to let us know when you receive it.

I, on the other hand, just got an email from Amazon saying that they won't be able to fulfill my order due to lack of stock and are going to cancel it. I went through the same thing for Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (also Universal) before finally receiving it a month or 2 later. I'm sure it'll eventually turn up, but these release fiascos are getting annoying pretty quickly.

I will, but I'm in Canada so it might not be until the end of next week or the beginning of the following week that I'll actually have it in my hands.

Frelling_cute · 08-17-2018, 11:23 PM

Love this movie.

Mystic · 08-17-2018, 11:45 PM

Ugh. So this sounds like this is going to be one of those blu ray titles that is going to be difficult to get a copy of.

JohnnyF · 08-18-2018, 06:17 PM

Amazon is back to taking orders for it and Best Buy how has a listing (although it is sold out there). Perhaps they just didn't order enough for the demand.

danny24 · 08-18-2018, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyF

Amazon is back to taking orders for it and Best Buy how has a listing (although it is sold out there). Perhaps they just didn't order enough for the demand.

This, have seen this happen so many times, demand higher than available product to ship.

Mystic · 08-18-2018, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by danny24

This, have seen this happen so many times, demand higher than available product to ship.

Its happened so often in recent years, its hard to believe that its not becoming something of a trend.

latweek · 08-19-2018, 12:55 AM

rocknblues81 · 08-19-2018, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Veronica Mars

Yeah, this definitely needed to be released before Pump Up The Volume.

PUTV is one few early Christian Slater movies that I missed. When I read the plot, I'm glad I did.

As for this movie, eh... Probably skippable.Only a few Steve Martin movies are worthwhile.

RCRochester · 08-19-2018, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by rocknblues81

PUTV is one few early Christian Slater movies that I missed. When I read the plot, I'm glad I did.

As for this movie, eh... Probably skippable.Only a few Steve Martin movies are worthwhile.

The Lonely Guy is recommended if you’re a fan of early period Steve Martin films, though a little less zany, or of Charles Grodin and his usual schtick. If that’s not your cup of tea, you could probably skip it.

rocknblues81 · 08-19-2018, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by RCRochester

The Lonely Guy is recommended if you’re a fan of early period Steve Martin films, though a little less zany, or of Charles Grodin and his usual schtick. If that’s not your cup of tea, you could probably skip it.

Well, I just find him to be kind of spotty... I enjoy guys like Bill Murray, Eddie Murphy, John Candy, Dan Aykroyd, Hanks, Michael J. Fox, Pryor and Wilder more for 80's comedy. But I do like The Jerk, Plains/Trains/Automobiles and The Three Amigo's. But he is more like Chevy Chase to me. Just movies here and there. Lukewarm.

JohnnyF · 08-19-2018, 01:55 AM

Anyone with a 40+ year career is going to be a bit spotty. He absolutely took paycheck roles that aren't very good, but his stuff in the 80: is super solid (if you care for him at all). Honestly, I LOVE the Lonely Guy.

Mystic · 08-19-2018, 03:00 AM

Clearly the movie is apparently not for everyone, however, I find it to be one of Martin's funniest films, and Charles Grodin is perfect in the film.

Al_The_Strange · 08-20-2018, 11:50 PM

I must have lucked out--Amazon sent an e-mail saying they cancelled my order, but then they shipped it out anyway. Very weird.

Received it today in a crummy cardboard envelope that looked like it was used as a football for the delivery guys. Case was bent--swapped it out for a two-disc case so I could squeeze the DVD in there anyway.

After blowing my evening watching Deadpool 2, I decided to throw in The Lonely Guy to make it a jolly good double feature. Picture looks decent--fine details are pleasing most of the time, don't notice any DNR or EE. Some shots seem a bit soft, but that might be source issues. Colors look pretty natural, contrast seems a bit high but it's not too gaudy imo. For a movie of this vintage, sound quality is good--everything sounds clear and crisp.

As for the movie itself, it's just my kind of humor. The slapstick gags are good, but nowhere near as overbearing as Martin's other movies. It's the dialogue and narration that really amuses me the most and I think it works to the movie's favor. As a lonely guy myself, the movie kinda speaks to me.

Markgway · 08-21-2018, 12:39 AM

Original mono?

Al_The_Strange · 08-21-2018, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Markgway

Original mono?

English DTS-HD 2.0 Mono. I'm assuming that's original--I'm not a big enough audiophile to know what the DTS-HD part of it means.

08-19-2018, 03:00 AM	#57
Mystic Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2013 4K collection:19 Blu-ray collection:742	Clearly the movie is apparently not for everyone, however, I find it to be one of Martin's funniest films, and Charles Grodin is perfect in the film. Last edited by Mystic; 08-19-2018 at 03:25 AM.

08-15-2018, 11:48 PM	#43
mediocre Senior Member Member since:Jun 2011 Location:Iowa 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:57	You'll have to let us know when you receive it. I, on the other hand, just got an email from Amazon saying that they won't be able to fulfill my order due to lack of stock and are going to cancel it. I went through the same thing for Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (also Universal) before finally receiving it a month or 2 later. I'm sure it'll eventually turn up, but these release fiascos are getting annoying pretty quickly.

08-16-2018, 05:31 PM	#45
Frightener22 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 Location:New Jersey 4K collection:447 Blu-ray collection:9814 Trading Score:3	Damn after giving them approval that I still wanted these items, Amazon cancelled both my orders for The Lonely Guy and Zoot Suit due to lack of availability

08-17-2018, 11:23 PM	#47
Frelling_cute Member Member since:Apr 2010 Blu-ray reviews:1	Love this movie.

08-17-2018, 11:45 PM	#48
Mystic Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2013 4K collection:19 Blu-ray collection:742	Ugh. So this sounds like this is going to be one of those blu ray titles that is going to be difficult to get a copy of.

08-18-2018, 06:17 PM	#49
JohnnyF Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2014 Location:City of Angels 4K collection:255 Blu-ray collection:2852 DVD collection:481 Digital collection:406 iTunes collection:8 Trading Score:274	Amazon is back to taking orders for it and Best Buy how has a listing (although it is sold out there). Perhaps they just didn't order enough for the demand.

08-19-2018, 12:55 AM	#52
latweek Active Member Member since:Jun 2016

08-19-2018, 01:55 AM	#56
JohnnyF Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2014 Location:City of Angels 4K collection:255 Blu-ray collection:2852 DVD collection:481 Digital collection:406 iTunes collection:8 Trading Score:274	Anyone with a 40+ year career is going to be a bit spotty. He absolutely took paycheck roles that aren't very good, but his stuff in the 80: is super solid (if you care for him at all). Honestly, I LOVE the Lonely Guy.

08-20-2018, 11:50 PM	#58
Al_The_Strange Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Out there...past them trees... Home Theater Gallery:126 4K collection:1125 Blu-ray collection:4949 DVD collection:530 Digital collection:1013 Blu-ray reviews: 132 Trading Score:32	I must have lucked out--Amazon sent an e-mail saying they cancelled my order, but then they shipped it out anyway. Very weird. Received it today in a crummy cardboard envelope that looked like it was used as a football for the delivery guys. Case was bent--swapped it out for a two-disc case so I could squeeze the DVD in there anyway. After blowing my evening watching Deadpool 2, I decided to throw in The Lonely Guy to make it a jolly good double feature. Picture looks decent--fine details are pleasing most of the time, don't notice any DNR or EE. Some shots seem a bit soft, but that might be source issues. Colors look pretty natural, contrast seems a bit high but it's not too gaudy imo. For a movie of this vintage, sound quality is good--everything sounds clear and crisp. As for the movie itself, it's just my kind of humor. The slapstick gags are good, but nowhere near as overbearing as Martin's other movies. It's the dialogue and narration that really amuses me the most and I think it works to the movie's favor. As a lonely guy myself, the movie kinda speaks to me.

08-21-2018, 12:39 AM	#59
Markgway Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2013 Location:Scotland Trading Score:13	Original mono?

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