Barb Wire (1996) - Page 6 - Blu-ray Forum

GeoffOliver · 12-05-2018, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by tomkara1982

I wish they'd use a variation of this as the cover.

LOL at "hit movie."

prkchopexpress · 12-05-2018, 03:47 AM

I watched this once a really long time ago, but not when it came out. and I remember not hating it. which isn't a ringing endorsement, but I'm sure this move is hated on by a lot of people who never even bothered to see it.

poke smot · 12-05-2018, 04:10 AM

Tempting

Dragon Ranger · 12-05-2018, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by prkchopexpress

I watched this once a really long time ago, but not when it came out. and I remember not hating it. which isn't a ringing endorsement, but I'm sure this move is hated on by a lot of people who never even bothered to see it.

I watched it on television a couple of years ago for the first time since seeing it on VHS and it's a lot of fun. A solid action adventure movie. Never understood why it gets so much grief.

McCrutchy · 12-05-2018, 11:45 AM

The most legitimate reason to "hate" this film is because it so closely resembles Casablanca, but as long as you know that going in, it's certainly fun otherwise, particularly if you have no expectations. The supporting cast is made up of pretty solid actors, which helps the film immensely, as does the use of practical effects and set design on a modest budget. It's also far and away Pam's most accomplished film, as both Snapdragon (1993) and Raw Justice (1994) are terrible, if I recall correctly, and I don't even remember Naked Souls (1996).

Speaking of Pam, I had a huge thing for her back in the day, and while her taste in men is...questionable, to put it mildly, she always seemed like a sweet person, who, like a lot of Playboy models (and indeed, beautiful women), struggled to be appreciated for something other than her exceptional physical appearance.

Given that the current HD master is dated and apparently the film elements for the unrated footage were destroyed, I have to admit that I was hoping Shout! would take this on to get some new extras, if not a new scan. I'd be really curious to hear from Pam, David Hogan, or even just a couple of the cast and crew about making the film, the impact it had on their careers, and what they think of the film now. Sadly, I guess that's not going to happen.

Dragon Ranger · 12-05-2018, 11:51 AM

Don't forget the excellent Temuera Morrison

Dragon Ranger · 12-05-2018, 12:21 PM

Anyone read the comics this movie is based on?

tomkara1982 · 12-06-2018, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Dragon Ranger

I watched it on television a couple of years ago for the first time since seeing it on VHS and it's a lot of fun. A solid action adventure movie. Never understood why it gets so much grief.

Saying it’s a lot of fun is the best way to summarize Barb Wire to me. It doesn’t pretend to be anything but and it certainly delivers.

I remember reading somewhere that they wanted to go even more over the top with the sex and rock & roll but they studio chickened out. A cross between Barbarella and Heavy Metal. I wish they’d made that movie but the final product is very decent. I think Pam was so big back then that people just wanted it to fail and watch her fall.

goodstuff · 12-10-2018, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by tomkara1982

The German bluray already has the unrated cut and all the extra footage is lower res. Pretty distracting.

Is this the German blu-ray you're talking about?

https://www.amazon.de/Barb-Wire-Unra...ords=barb+wire

It looks like it just came out last week. I'd be interested if it is indeed the unrated cut (regardless of lo-res).

TheHutt · 12-10-2018, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by goodstuff

Is this the German blu-ray you're talking about?

https://www.amazon.de/Barb-Wire-Unra...ords=barb+wire

It looks like it just came out last week. I'd be interested if it is indeed the unrated cut (regardless of lo-res).

It is. There was an identical Futurepak release before that.

tomkara1982 · 12-11-2018, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by goodstuff

Is this the German blu-ray you're talking about?

https://www.amazon.de/Barb-Wire-Unra...ords=barb+wire

It looks like it just came out last week. I'd be interested if it is indeed the unrated cut (regardless of lo-res).

Yep. I have the steelbook version of it but I'm assuming the disc is the same. This cover is pretty badass.

goodstuff · 12-11-2018, 12:35 PM

Thanks guys, off to order!

Tom Sharky · 12-11-2018, 02:01 PM

I remember turning it off after my teenage self got what I wanted from this one: her first nude scene in the movie (I assume there are multiple). Hard pass on this one.

Blu Myers · 12-11-2018, 03:09 PM

I found Pamela's doppelganger...Jessica Parker Kenney from Black Sails. My God they look just alike!

Marsupial Werewolf · 12-13-2018, 02:53 PM

Put a tentative pre-order in for this Mill Creek disc.

I'll cancel is it turns out it's not the unrated cut.

tomkara1982 · 12-14-2018, 12:17 AM

Again. I really want to warn people about that "unrated" cut... it really turns an already super cool intro scene into a draggy music video. I think what they should do is really keep the theatrical cut but include the 7min strip tease extra so people who want more of that can check it. Honestly... even that is a drag and I even thought so as a 14yo boy when the movie came out.

AllOuttaBubbleGum · 12-16-2018, 11:32 PM

What with a new scan being unlikely, the merits of the uncut version debatable--especially given the excessive sharpening of the german release--the affordable, existing US disc would seem to be the way to go, eh?

Mr. Chaverria · 12-17-2018, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Dragon Ranger

Anyone read the comics this movie is based on?

No. I always wondered about the comics though cuz the 1990s was a weird period for comic book films. Shit. Never even read Tank Girl either.

tomkara1982 · 12-17-2018, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by AllOuttaBubbleGum

What with a new scan being unlikely, the merits of the uncut version debatable--especially given the excessive sharpening of the german release--the affordable, existing US disc would seem to be the way to go, eh?

So far that's my conclusion, sadly. And I own both.
There's also the old German bluray which is the same the old US bluray except for an additional low-res promotional featurette from back then that's not really worth it either but at least it's some kind of bonus feature.

Marsupial Werewolf · 01-30-2019, 04:13 PM

Going to assume this will be just like the Uni disc then?

Can't find any info but I guess I'll keep my preorder no matter what. Fun movie.

View Poll Results: Would you buy or rent "Barb Wire" on Blu-ray?
This is a Day 1 purchase for me!	42	15.33%
I would buy it if they included some extras and/or a decent transfer.	56	20.44%
I might rent it because I heard it was bad, but I still want to see it.	14	5.11%
I would buy/rent it in secret and not tell anyone out of embarassment.	16	5.84%
I would neither buy it nor rent it; this movie is a waste of good celluloid.	146	53.28%
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12-05-2018, 11:45 AM	#105
McCrutchy Contributor Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:East Coast, USA Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:1263 Blu-ray collection:6773 DVD collection:253 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:17	The most legitimate reason to "hate" this film is because it so closely resembles Casablanca, but as long as you know that going in, it's certainly fun otherwise, particularly if you have no expectations. The supporting cast is made up of pretty solid actors, which helps the film immensely, as does the use of practical effects and set design on a modest budget. It's also far and away Pam's most accomplished film, as both Snapdragon (1993) and Raw Justice (1994) are terrible, if I recall correctly, and I don't even remember Naked Souls (1996). Speaking of Pam, I had a huge thing for her back in the day, and while her taste in men is...questionable, to put it mildly, she always seemed like a sweet person, who, like a lot of Playboy models (and indeed, beautiful women), struggled to be appreciated for something other than her exceptional physical appearance. Given that the current HD master is dated and apparently the film elements for the unrated footage were destroyed, I have to admit that I was hoping Shout! would take this on to get some new extras, if not a new scan. I'd be really curious to hear from Pam, David Hogan, or even just a couple of the cast and crew about making the film, the impact it had on their careers, and what they think of the film now. Sadly, I guess that's not going to happen. Last edited by McCrutchy; 12-05-2018 at 11:49 AM.

12-05-2018, 11:51 AM	#106
Dragon Ranger Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2015 Blu-ray collection:258 DVD collection:85	Don't forget the excellent Temuera Morrison Last edited by Dragon Ranger; 12-05-2018 at 11:56 AM.

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12-05-2018, 03:47 AM	#102
prkchopexpress Blu-ray Ninja Member since:May 2016 4K collection:235 Blu-ray collection:1691	I watched this once a really long time ago, but not when it came out. and I remember not hating it. which isn't a ringing endorsement, but I'm sure this move is hated on by a lot of people who never even bothered to see it.

12-05-2018, 04:10 AM	#103
poke smot Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2009 Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:238 Blu-ray collection:1165 DVD collection:14 Digital collection:208 Blu-ray reviews:31 Trading Score:191	Tempting

12-05-2018, 12:21 PM	#107
Dragon Ranger Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2015 Blu-ray collection:258 DVD collection:85	Anyone read the comics this movie is based on?

12-11-2018, 12:35 PM	#112
goodstuff Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2006 4K collection:509 Blu-ray collection:6535 Blu-ray reviews: 85 Trading Score:6	Thanks guys, off to order!

12-11-2018, 02:01 PM	#113
Tom Sharky Expert Member Member since:Jul 2018 4K collection:52 Blu-ray collection:250 DVD collection:17	I remember turning it off after my teenage self got what I wanted from this one: her first nude scene in the movie (I assume there are multiple). Hard pass on this one.

12-11-2018, 03:09 PM	#114
Blu Myers Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Haddonfield, IL Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:655 Digital collection:10 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:108	I found Pamela's doppelganger...Jessica Parker Kenney from Black Sails. My God they look just alike!

12-13-2018, 02:53 PM	#115
Marsupial Werewolf Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2012 4K collection:806 Blu-ray collection:4367 DVD collection:295 Digital collection:53 Trading Score:1	Put a tentative pre-order in for this Mill Creek disc. I'll cancel is it turns out it's not the unrated cut.

12-14-2018, 12:17 AM	#116
tomkara1982 Active Member Member since:Sep 2017 Location:CA 4K collection:167 Blu-ray collection:845 DVD collection:14	Again. I really want to warn people about that "unrated" cut... it really turns an already super cool intro scene into a draggy music video. I think what they should do is really keep the theatrical cut but include the 7min strip tease extra so people who want more of that can check it. Honestly... even that is a drag and I even thought so as a 14yo boy when the movie came out.

12-16-2018, 11:32 PM	#117
AllOuttaBubbleGum Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2013	What with a new scan being unlikely, the merits of the uncut version debatable--especially given the excessive sharpening of the german release--the affordable, existing US disc would seem to be the way to go, eh?

01-30-2019, 04:13 PM	#120
Marsupial Werewolf Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2012 4K collection:806 Blu-ray collection:4367 DVD collection:295 Digital collection:53 Trading Score:1	Going to assume this will be just like the Uni disc then? Can't find any info but I guess I'll keep my preorder no matter what. Fun movie.

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