First Blood / Rambo: First Blood Part II / Rambo III 4K UHDs (1982-1988)

[Francisco73]

Hello to all, anyone know if the 3 movies 4K US release, will come with slipcovers if ordered now ? Thanks in advance

[ROSS.T.G.]

Watched 2 a few weeks ago, 3 today. The audio on 3 is pretty good, LFE has lots of good moments. Watching 4 now, first time in many years. The entire time I’m thinking what it would like in 4K/HDR.

[badfingerboogie]

So the new BD discs included in these 4K sets are superior to the StudioCanal European releases from 6 or so years back?

I recall the very first BDs of the trilogy being especially weak, then region B territories got better looking releases from Canal, and so I guess this is yet another improvement?

[DR Herbert West]

Originally Posted by badfingerboogie

So the new BD discs included in these 4K sets are superior to the StudioCanal European releases from 6 or so years back?

Yes.

[Darthbooth1978]

Originally Posted by Francisco73

Hello to all, anyone know if the 3 movies 4K US release, will come with slipcovers if ordered now ? Thanks in advance

Ordered these last week and all three came with slips.

[KubrickKurasawa]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

Ugh, such a shame that these didn't get the Dobly treatment on disc. Not for the HDR you understand, but to help alleviate the abysmal compression on 1 and 2.

I upgraded from VHS.

[Edenbeast]

Originally Posted by badfingerboogie

So the new BD discs included in these 4K sets are superior to the StudioCanal European releases from 6 or so years back?

I was told the Studiocanal UK 2018 releases are the same as the BDs included in the US 4K !!

[Edenbeast]

Originally Posted by cfx

Thanks for that; I'll look for those then.

I suggest you investigate further, and when you do please confirm if it's right or wrong!

[Mandalorian]

PM me if you want a digital copy of First Blood 4K.

GONE

[Johnzilla2179]

Anyone heard anything about the fourth film on 4K disc yet?

Also, I have codes for the first three films I’m selling. PM me if you’re interested.

[DR Herbert West]

Originally Posted by spidervenom1992

Anyone heard anything about the fourth film on 4K disc yet?

Nothing yet, but it's likely going to be released as a tie-in with the new film.

[Francisco73]

Originally Posted by Darthbooth1978

Ordered these last week and all three came with slips.

Thank You

[EddieLarkin]

Can someone confirm if this is correct?

US UHD: Russian translated subs and uncut
UK UHD: Russian translated subs but cut
DE UHD: No Russian translated subs but uncut

[Talal86]

Originally Posted by L'armée des ombres

I totally agree, this is beyond terrible, the worst i've ever seen

Originally Posted by DR Herbert West

Yep, they're awful.

First Blood subtitles be like:

- this is bad
- they're revolting.

[DanFan]

Originally Posted by EddieLarkin

Can someone confirm if this is correct?

US UHD: Russian translated subs and uncut
UK UHD: Russian translated subs but cut
DE UHD: No Russian translated subs but uncut

I cannot confirm UK & DE, but the US UHD Russian translations are different from the Lionsgate Blu-Ray. The Blu-ray translations are correct. The UHD is incorrect. So I have kept my Blu-ray and put it in the UHD case.

[DaylightsEnd]

Originally Posted by DR Herbert West

Nothing yet, but (Rambo 4's) likely going to be released as a tie-in with the new film.

Man I hope so. I NEED Rambo in 4k UHD!!!!!!!! Water, food, air, and Rambo 4 in 4k UHD. It's right up there.

FWIW, I know a lot of folks had complained, especially early on, about the warmer color scheme on the First Blood 4K disc. A good friend of mine was airing the same gripe yesterday, threatening to sell it for being repugnant revisionist rubbish compared to his desaturated-looking old dvd copy. Sure enough, on his tv, the 4k disc displayed a garish red push and ruddy skin tones, gaudy exaggerated yellows on the exteriors of buildings, and an overall "off-looking" color palette full of weird-looking hyped primary tones, as if someone from Shout Factory's EFNY production had gotten a hold of it. Yet, with literally thirty seconds of simple adjustments to his dynamic contrast and color gamut settings on his tv, First Blood 4k uhd went from his "must sell on ebay" pile back to his "must-have" pile. Folks, before you give up on a 4k disc, launch into a melt-down, and hastily sell it, give each disc a chance and start by turning a critical eye toward your setup. Very, very minor adjustments can make a HUGE difference in how you perceive and experience the presentation, and after subtle tweaks, can lead you to find an even better experience with some of your other discs on your setup, as well.

[DMRI2006]

Originally Posted by EddieLarkin

Can someone confirm if this is correct?

US UHD: Russian translated subs and uncut
UK UHD: Russian translated subs but cut
DE UHD: No Russian translated subs but uncut

The US UHD has them right at least. The Russian translations -- there are only a couple of them -- basically match with what's written here:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=75891

Unless there are a couple of other scenes that are "over subtitled" (like the old DVD) and shouldn't have been (and I missed them), the Russian subs are right in the US UHD.

[EddieLarkin]

Thanks

Though this disputes what DanFan has said.

Are these subtitles burnt in originals or electronically generated?

[DR Herbert West]

Originally Posted by EddieLarkin

Are these subtitles burnt in originals or electronically generated?

Player generated.

[Khronikos]

So I can watch the first film on bluray and it is upgraded and looks very good correct?

I don't care for the other two films, but absolutely love Rambo the recent film. Won't be watching in 4K for some times. A shame about some compression issues, but I doubt people cared too much about these honestly. At least First Blood appears to be better treated than II.

II could have been a great film, but dear god some of that dialog in the middle of the film is so bad it makes me want to turn the TV off. III is pure massacre propaganda.