Requiem for a Dream (2000) (Director's Cut) - Blu-ray Forum

PowellPressburger · 09-03-2009, 04:45 AM

Requiem for a Dream Blu-ray
Requiem for a Dream Blu-ray Review

Requiem for a Dream
Audio commentaries with the director and the director of photography
"Making of" Documentary
Deleted scenes
Cast interviews
Trailers / TV Spots

1080p AVC accompanied by 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack

I found this BD today at Best Buy early and their sticker price was 17.99 but quickly noticed Walmart.com had it at 12.32 so I took it to customer service and they price matched it... took them awhile to decide to do it since Walmart.com didn't have an image under the listed yet.

I think amazon.com has it for 10.00 ish currently anyhow.

I quickly glanced at it and their is glorious grain but not a ton... I don't think there was DNR issues... it looks solid for the way it was filmed. It is way better looking than the DVD.. so far the black levels are nice and that pesky video noise on darkened scenes seem to be gone.

I say buy it for sure if you like the film and donate those old DVD copies.

Sussudio · 09-03-2009, 04:52 AM

Can't wait to get this.....I was depressed for an entire day after watching it, but it was incredibly powerful and overall just an awesome movie. I wouldn't necessarily recommend a blind buy because of how powerful the movie is, and some people might really hate it, but to me, a 9.99 price tag is almost an insult to this apparently awesome release (noting Martin's review).

Clark Kent · 09-03-2009, 05:12 AM

Is this the unrated director's cut?

PowellPressburger · 09-03-2009, 05:55 AM

Yes it is the UNRATED DIRECTORS CUT says so on top of cover art... and also on back of case under the rating listing. I don't think they were gonna release the R - Rated cut on BD at all.

Jim Morrison · 09-03-2009, 06:40 AM

$9.99 at Amazon makes this a no-brainer.

Al_The_Strange · 09-03-2009, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Sussudio

Can't wait to get this.....I was depressed for an entire day after watching it, but it was incredibly powerful and overall just an awesome movie. I wouldn't necessarily recommend a blind buy because of how powerful the movie is, and some people might really hate it, but to me, a 9.99 price tag is almost an insult to this apparently awesome release (noting Martin's review).

Same here; one of the saddest movies ever!

I can't wait to see it again in high-def and feel the pain all over again.

Tyger · 09-03-2009, 07:04 AM

Brilliant movie.

It's still powerful, but ever since my friend commented on Jared Leto's Saturday Night Fever New York accent, it makes me laugh for awhile before I get back into it.

Now, we just need Pi...

Al_The_Strange · 09-03-2009, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Tyger

Now, we just need Pi...

Yes, we need all of Darren Aronofsky's films on BD! Only "π" remains unreleased!

F-Man · 09-03-2009, 08:23 AM

Pi is the only one that had no effect on me.

Clark Kent · 09-03-2009, 02:09 PM

I believe Pi was shot on 16mm. Due to the way they shot that film, a possible Blu-ray really would not look that much better than the dvd.

benricci · 09-03-2009, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Clark Kent

I believe Pi was shot on 16mm. Due to the way they shot that film, a possible Blu-ray really would not look that much better than the dvd.

Sure it would. 16mm still has a higher resolution than HD video, so there would definitely be an increase in clarity compared to a standard def DVD.

Spinal Tap was shot quickly and cheaply on 16mm, and the new blu-ray beats the DVD in every respect.

It's sentiments like that that prevent a lot of 16mm TV shows from being released on blu.

Al_The_Strange · 09-03-2009, 02:22 PM

I'm interested to know if π could be made available in widescreen. The DVD I have looks like it's fullscreen; is that really the OAR?

benricci · 09-03-2009, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Al_The_Strange

I'm interested to know if π could be made available in widescreen. The DVD I have looks like it's fullscreen; is that really the OAR?

The Pi DVD released by Artisan in the US was widescreen (1.66:1).

CHERRYGARCIA · 09-03-2009, 04:49 PM

very good movie, but won't be buying as it has no replay value for me, even at the super price of $9.99...sorry Darren

Al_The_Strange · 09-03-2009, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by benricci

The Pi DVD released by Artisan in the US was widescreen (1.66:1).

Oops, you're right. My mistake; I just remembered it being square-ish and didn't think it was the 1.66:1 ratio.

Blu-Malibu2009 · 09-03-2009, 05:29 PM

$9.99 at Amazon? That is a stunningly low price. I thought this was a great film, arguably the best of 2000. But at the same time, it's one of those films that I don't particularly care to ever watch again. $9.99 is a hell of a deal though.

banned user105 · 09-03-2009, 05:29 PM

It's something I'd want to own even if I can only watch it once every few years. Can't say no to that price.

F-Man · 09-03-2009, 05:56 PM

There are so many great cinematic moments in this movie that I couldn't imagine watching it less than 20 times a year. It's my third favorite movie behind The Shining and Pinocchio. 9.99$ really is almost an insult. I suppose it's not even 2 disc.

Blu-Malibu2009 · 09-03-2009, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F-Man

There are so many great cinematic moments in this movie that I couldn't imagine watching it less than 20 times a year. It's my third favorite movie behind The Shining and Pinocchio. 9.99$ really is almost an insult. I suppose it's not even 2 disc.

I'm wondering what the catch is. Is the transfer awful or something?

abintra · 09-03-2009, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Al_The_Strange

Oops, you're right. My mistake; I just remembered it being square-ish and didn't think it was the 1.66:1 ratio.

Most of the releases around the world were non-anamorphic.

09-03-2009, 04:45 AM	#1
PowellPressburger Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:DIFFERENT PLACES! Minneapolis 4K collection:1005 Blu-ray collection:3678 DVD collection:359 Blu-ray reviews: 51 Trading Score:300	Requiem for a Dream (2000) (Director's Cut) Requiem for a Dream Blu-ray Requiem for a Dream Blu-ray Review Requiem for a Dream Audio commentaries with the director and the director of photography "Making of" Documentary Deleted scenes Cast interviews Trailers / TV Spots 1080p AVC accompanied by 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack I found this BD today at Best Buy early and their sticker price was 17.99 but quickly noticed Walmart.com had it at 12.32 so I took it to customer service and they price matched it... took them awhile to decide to do it since Walmart.com didn't have an image under the listed yet. I think amazon.com has it for 10.00 ish currently anyhow. I quickly glanced at it and their is glorious grain but not a ton... I don't think there was DNR issues... it looks solid for the way it was filmed. It is way better looking than the DVD.. so far the black levels are nice and that pesky video noise on darkened scenes seem to be gone. I say buy it for sure if you like the film and donate those old DVD copies. Last edited by Deciazulado; 12-30-2010 at 02:28 AM. Reason: link

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09-03-2009, 04:52 AM	#2
Sussudio Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	Can't wait to get this.....I was depressed for an entire day after watching it, but it was incredibly powerful and overall just an awesome movie. I wouldn't necessarily recommend a blind buy because of how powerful the movie is, and some people might really hate it, but to me, a 9.99 price tag is almost an insult to this apparently awesome release (noting Martin's review).

09-03-2009, 05:12 AM	#3
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	Is this the unrated director's cut?

09-03-2009, 05:55 AM	#4
PowellPressburger Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:DIFFERENT PLACES! Minneapolis 4K collection:1005 Blu-ray collection:3678 DVD collection:359 Blu-ray reviews: 51 Trading Score:300	Yes it is the UNRATED DIRECTORS CUT says so on top of cover art... and also on back of case under the rating listing. I don't think they were gonna release the R - Rated cut on BD at all.

09-03-2009, 06:40 AM	#5
Jim Morrison Senior Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:UK	$9.99 at Amazon makes this a no-brainer.

09-03-2009, 07:04 AM	#7
Tyger Power Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Sacramento, CA 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- iTunes collection:- Trading Score:1	Brilliant movie. It's still powerful, but ever since my friend commented on Jared Leto's Saturday Night Fever New York accent, it makes me laugh for awhile before I get back into it. Now, we just need Pi...

09-03-2009, 08:23 AM	#9
F-Man Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:282 Trading Score:1	Pi is the only one that had no effect on me.

09-03-2009, 02:09 PM	#10
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	I believe Pi was shot on 16mm. Due to the way they shot that film, a possible Blu-ray really would not look that much better than the dvd.

09-03-2009, 02:22 PM	#12
Al_The_Strange Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Out there...past them trees... Home Theater Gallery:126 4K collection:1143 Blu-ray collection:4960 DVD collection:530 Digital collection:1013 Blu-ray reviews: 132 Trading Score:32	I'm interested to know if π could be made available in widescreen. The DVD I have looks like it's fullscreen; is that really the OAR?

09-03-2009, 04:49 PM	#14
CHERRYGARCIA Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Queens, NY 4K collection:216 Blu-ray collection:629 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:41	very good movie, but won't be buying as it has no replay value for me, even at the super price of $9.99...sorry Darren

09-03-2009, 05:29 PM	#16
Blu-Malibu2009 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Texas Blu-ray collection:207	$9.99 at Amazon? That is a stunningly low price. I thought this was a great film, arguably the best of 2000. But at the same time, it's one of those films that I don't particularly care to ever watch again. $9.99 is a hell of a deal though.

09-03-2009, 05:29 PM	#17
banned user105 Banned Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Orlando Blu-ray collection:1672	It's something I'd want to own even if I can only watch it once every few years. Can't say no to that price.

09-03-2009, 05:56 PM	#18
F-Man Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:282 Trading Score:1	There are so many great cinematic moments in this movie that I couldn't imagine watching it less than 20 times a year. It's my third favorite movie behind The Shining and Pinocchio. 9.99$ really is almost an insult. I suppose it's not even 2 disc.

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