Malick's The New World - Blu-ray Forum

SquidPuppet · 05-13-2009, 07:36 PM

Not to stir the pot, but this movie bored me to death. I was very eager in the months approaching its theatrical release, then snoozed. It certainly has the potential to look and sound great.

Riff Magnum · 05-13-2009, 07:39 PM

Yeah, definitely not his best by any stretch. That damn Dubliner is so annoying to me.

Russell_L · 05-13-2009, 10:16 PM

I won't be happy until 'Days of Heaven' is out on Blu! Criterion, are you listening?

Bruce Morrison · 05-13-2009, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Russell_L

I won't be happy until 'Days of Heaven' is out on Blu! Criterion, are you listening?

Although Criterion subsequently released DOH on DVD after Paramount's original DVD, Paramount may still have the BD distribution rights.

space-monkey · 05-13-2009, 10:33 PM

Do we know if it will include the theatrical cut? I'm not a big fan of extended editions generally, they always seem to include things that were cut for a good reason.

Now, director's cuts, that's different, normally. Especially if it's Ridley Scott, for instance.

But with extended cuts, just for the sake of more, they tend to be worse.

Knight-Errant · 05-15-2009, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by space-monkey

Do we know if it will include the theatrical cut? I'm not a big fan of extended editions generally, they always seem to include things that were cut for a good reason.

Now, director's cuts, that's different, normally. Especially if it's Ridley Scott, for instance.

But with extended cuts, just for the sake of more, they tend to be worse.

Yeah since the labelling of cuts is not always reliable, do we know which this is? A director's cut or just an extended one?

Russell_L · 05-14-2009, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Bruce Morrison

Although Criterion subsequently released DOH on DVD after Paramount's original DVD, Paramount may still have the BD distribution rights.

I was afraid that might be the case. Now wouldn't it be great if Criterion were to co-produce a Blu release of DOH with Paramount, just like they did for 'Benjamin Button'?

Ken Brown · 05-14-2009, 06:29 AM

I can certainly understand why some people loathe 'The New World,' but I adore it. I can't wait to review it come September!

broganreynik · 05-14-2009, 07:11 PM

The cinematography in this movie alone is worth the buy, hopefully Warner doesn't screw it up. Now if we can get Fox to release 'The Thin Red Line'.

SquidPuppet · 05-14-2009, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken Brown

I can certainly understand why some people loathe 'The New World,' but I adore it. I can't wait to review it come September!

You know whats odd.... I actually prefer long, slow, meditative movies. But for some reason this didnt work for me. I kept trying to like it, but left the theater underwhelmed.

pdw1968 · 05-15-2009, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Russell_L

I won't be happy until 'Days of Heaven' is out on Blu! Criterion, are you listening?

Amen! Days of Heaven is one of my most eagerly-awaited titles.

tylerrad · 05-16-2009, 11:44 PM

The extended cut is, as far as I know, Malick's preferred version. I've heard that it was written into his contract that he would be able to release on DVD a new cut if the theatrical cut (which he was on a deadline to produce) didn't accurately represent his vision.

So, I don't think this is just Warner/New Line tossing in some new scenes.

horseflesh · 05-13-2009, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Riff Magnum

That damn Dubliner is so annoying to me.

Watch it.........

jkwest · 05-13-2009, 11:15 PM

Looking forward to what The Tree of Life is going to bring...

s2mikey · 03-09-2012, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Not to stir the pot, but this movie bored me to death. I was very eager in the months approaching its theatrical release, then snoozed. It certainly has the potential to look and sound great.

You arent the only one. It'll be nice to watch the pretty images on blu ray but dont look for much else.

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05-13-2009, 07:36 PM	#1
SquidPuppet Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:277 Blu-ray reviews:27	Not to stir the pot, but this movie bored me to death. I was very eager in the months approaching its theatrical release, then snoozed. It certainly has the potential to look and sound great.

05-13-2009, 07:39 PM	#2
Riff Magnum Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Island Blu-ray collection:149	Yeah, definitely not his best by any stretch. That damn Dubliner is so annoying to me.

05-13-2009, 10:16 PM	#3
Russell_L Senior Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:San Francisco Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:800 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 11	I won't be happy until 'Days of Heaven' is out on Blu! Criterion, are you listening?

05-13-2009, 10:33 PM	#5
space-monkey Active Member Member since:Mar 2008	Do we know if it will include the theatrical cut? I'm not a big fan of extended editions generally, they always seem to include things that were cut for a good reason. Now, director's cuts, that's different, normally. Especially if it's Ridley Scott, for instance. But with extended cuts, just for the sake of more, they tend to be worse.

05-14-2009, 06:29 AM	#8
Ken Brown Blu-ray Reviewer Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:3	I can certainly understand why some people loathe 'The New World,' but I adore it. I can't wait to review it come September!

05-14-2009, 07:11 PM	#9
broganreynik Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Nebraska Home Theater Gallery:60 4K collection:124 Blu-ray collection:2113 DVD collection:111 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:46	The cinematography in this movie alone is worth the buy, hopefully Warner doesn't screw it up. Now if we can get Fox to release 'The Thin Red Line'.

05-16-2009, 11:44 PM	#12
tylerrad Active Member Member since:Aug 2008 Blu-ray collection:38 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	The extended cut is, as far as I know, Malick's preferred version. I've heard that it was written into his contract that he would be able to release on DVD a new cut if the theatrical cut (which he was on a deadline to produce) didn't accurately represent his vision. So, I don't think this is just Warner/New Line tossing in some new scenes.

05-13-2009, 11:15 PM	#14
jkwest Off-Topic King Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Northern California PSN Id: jkwest5 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:20	Looking forward to what The Tree of Life is going to bring...

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