Back to the Future Trilogy 4K UHD (1985-1990)

[TheHutt]

Originally Posted by buckeye1

I agree with you here. BTTF is my all-time favorite trilogy. I have this on VHS and about 3 different Blu-Ray versions including the famous tin from overseas.

That tin is nice! Have one, too.

[Matt89]

Finally I can toss my old blu-rays (assuming Universal doesn’t f*ck it up - but I have more faith in them with their recent remasters).

~Matt

[Resettito]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

The original untouched transfers were fairly good for the time (2002), but when they arrived on Blu they'd been DNR'ed, sharpened and given ye olde Universal dirt removal pass which removed actual picture information in some cases.

Doesn't feel that DNRed honestly. The current BDs are quite solid, there's a ton of grain still in there. But done right, this can look as if it was released yesterday so to speak. A fresh transfer PLEASE.

[The Fallen Deity]

Originally Posted by Resettito

Doesn't feel that DNRed honestly. The current BDs are quite solid, there's a ton of grain still in there. But done right, this can look as if it was released yesterday so to speak. A fresh transfer PLEASE.

They're very DNR'ed, especially the sequels. Whatever grain that's actually still there is a soupy, over-processed mess.

[FilmFreakosaurus]

Originally Posted by DJJez

should have DTS:X audio

It should have Dolby Atmos... not DTS: X.

[RCRochester]

Originally Posted by Resettito

Doesn't feel that DNRed honestly. The current BDs are quite solid, there's a ton of grain still in there. But done right, this can look as if it was released yesterday so to speak. A fresh transfer PLEASE.

Oh gawd, the BTTF films were what taught me what DNR and EE were in the first place. Those were some of the very first blu-rays I ever purchased and while watching them I noticed how everything had a weird, unnatural sharpness to it which led to me looking up what the problem was and learning about all that stuff.

[FilmFreakosaurus]

Originally Posted by TitusTroy

hopefully a 4K box-set will come out alongside Rise of Skywalker 4K Blu-ray (end of March 2020)...meaning they should announce it at the same time they announce the date for RoS

The Original Unf--ked With Trilogy carefully restored in 4k... or nothing!!!!!!

[Colson]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

The original untouched transfers were fairly good for the time (2002), but when they arrived on Blu they'd been DNR'ed, sharpened and given ye olde Universal dirt removal pass which removed actual picture information in some cases.

The DCP copy of the first film, from before the Blu-ray work was done, it definitely my favorite way to watch the movie.

I'm stoked for these 4Ks...

[spider-neil]

Back to the Future should be taught in film school how to make exposition fun. The movie grinds to a halt and the Doc gives a massive data dump where he explains the rules. Normally this would be a massive no-no but the exposition is given in such an engaging and compelling way you don't care.

Back to the Future can also be taught in film school about economical storytelling and setting things up to pay them off later. BttF is a Masterpiece.

[figrin_dan]

I can't seem to find the bit that says whether this is coming out on disc or just 4k cinema release?

[gates70]

Day 1

[fighthefutureofhd]

Originally Posted by coaster

So next year we're getting the BTTF trilogy in 4k with the potential of all Star Wars and Middle Earth movies in 4k as well! After those come out we've just gotta wait for Indiana Jones, Jaws, Aliens, and Terminator 1 and then we're good.

Oh god no! That's only scratching the surface, We've still got to get the remaining Superman movies, Gone With the Wind, The Lethal Weapon series, The X-Files, Fantasia, Snow White, Fantasia 2000, Home Alone, Star Trek, Speed 2, The Black Cauldron, and so many more.

Originally Posted by Solomon

I always preach that you should never purchase a movie on day one release when you can get it a lot cheaper a couple months after but if there is 1 movie franchise i will always purchase on day one, it will always be BTTF! **** YEAH, IT IS FINALLY COMING TO 4K, WOOHOO!!!! If and when Universal re-releases this to movie theaters again, i will be there as well! Had a great time with the other people who came to watch it last time in the theater, it was just a pure delight.

That's a nice sentiment to tell the studios. I'm not buying your 4Ks that you spent time and money on unless it dirt cheap. I'm sure they'll want to continue doing more 4K releases with attitudes like that.

I get what you're saying, but that is the nature of this beast. Going as far back as the VHS days. Even when you do get it a cheaper price inevitably it will go on sale for an even lower price than what you paid for it. And who knows what will happen tomorrow. You may wait on a movie you really do love for it to go sale to buy and end up dead before you had that chance. Now, I'm not saying one should rush out and buy everything because of that. No.

I'm just saying that if you are online or in a store and you see this movie you want, but it's not quite cheap enough for you yet don't hesitate. You never know how long you have to enjoy it. I've taken for granted that I have all the time in the world to do the things I want and be with the people I want. I was wrong and I learned that lesson the hard way.

[zw94]

Originally Posted by spider-neil

Back to the Future should be taught in film school how to make exposition fun. The movie grinds to a halt and the Doc gives a massive data dump where he explains the rules. Normally this would be a massive no-no but the exposition is given in such an engaging and compelling way you don't care.

Back to the Future can also be taught in film school about economical storytelling and setting things up to pay them off later. BttF is a Masterpiece.

Film professors are too busy screening Citizen Kane to pay any attention to this masterpiece.

[whiteberry]

Originally Posted by figrin_dan

I can't seem to find the bit that says whether this is coming out on disc or just 4k cinema release?

Over the next year, fans around the world will be treated to new, inspired-by merchandise across a variety of categories, books, toys, apparel, theatrical re-releases, anniversary celebrations, digital content and more (including a 4K release on UHD!)

https://twitter.com/amblin/status/1186328828752216067

[DanTheMan]

Originally Posted by figrin_dan

I can't seem to find the bit that says whether this is coming out on disc or just 4k cinema release?

From the link in the OP:

Be on the lookout for theatrical events and the debut of the "Back to the Future" trilogy in 4K from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, as well as a celebration from Turner Classic Movies (TCM) later in 2020.

Specifically the bolded part.

[zw94]

Originally Posted by DanTheMan

From the link in the OP:



Specifically the bolded part.

Couldn't they just mean a digital release?

Other tweets have since suggested it's getting a release on disc, though.

[DanTheMan]

Originally Posted by zw94

Couldn't they just mean a digital release?

Other tweets have since suggested it's getting a release on disc, though.

For another film not named Back to the Future, perhaps.

The outrage from customers getting a digital only release for one of the most beloved film trilogies of all-time is not something Universal would want to deal with.

[spider-neil]

Back to the Future has one of my favorite moments of cinema. It's when Biff is going to force himself on Lorraine and tells George to back away. Really dark for a summer blockbuster. And when George punches Biff that is a genuine stand up and cheer moment.
A 10/10 movie.

[NYorker]

Originally Posted by Brightstar

Coming in 2020 Star Wars Saga , The Lord of The Rings and now Back to The Future Trilogy !! WOW I forgot today is OCT 21st

Seriously??

[r9800pro]

Originally Posted by spider-neil

Back to the Future should be taught in film school how to make exposition fun. The movie grinds to a halt and the Doc gives a massive data dump where he explains the rules. Normally this would be a massive no-no but the exposition is given in such an engaging and compelling way you don't care.

Back to the Future can also be taught in film school about economical storytelling and setting things up to pay them off later. BttF is a Masterpiece.

I was so mad when I was watching Avengers: Endgame and they made fun of BttF...

Back to the Future Trilogy will always be one of my all time favourite movies ever made.