Harsh Times - December 14th, 2010 - Blu-ray Forum

pelayo31 · 09-13-2007, 12:10 AM

Harsh Times Blu-ray

Harsh Times Blu-ray Review

I'm a huge Christian Bale fan and I see that Harsh Times is only on HD-DVD. I was wondering if anyone knows if this movie is coming out to Blu-ray. It is produced by MGM so I figured it would be out on Blu-ray, sad to see it is not.

QuasidodoJr · 09-13-2007, 02:39 AM

The US distribution rights for Harsh Times are held by the Weinstein Company. So until they decide to go Blu, there will be no HT on BD.

buckshot · 09-13-2007, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by pelayo31

I'm a huge Christian Bale fan and I see that Harsh Times is only on HD-DVD. I was wondering if anyone knows if this movie is coming out to Blu-ray. It is produced by MGM so I figured it would be out on Blu-ray, sad to see it is not.

i'm wondering what the attraction to this film is. i rented it twice (blockbuster total access) i couldn't make it all the way through. is it the christian bale thing?

BTBuck1 · 09-13-2007, 02:51 AM

it's a good flick, has some funny parts...and some hard core stuff. The source material is BAD, it was shot on 16mm so it's really grainy and really soft.

It's a rental (even though i have the hddvd)

xtreme02gt · 03-26-2010, 08:25 PM

Is there a ( Harsh Times ) blu ray US Version out?

SDon1969 · 03-26-2010, 08:29 PM

Just a Canadian version as far as I know:

http://www.amazon.com/Harsh-Times-Bl...9635225&sr=1-2

Aspect 1.33:1, is that right? Crazy Alliance...

Your thread reminded me that I wanted to see this movie but never got around to it, so thanks for that!

shadows4545 · 03-26-2010, 10:04 PM

I feel like we've been waiting for this one to come out in the US for a while now

I wonder whats taking so long?

dfms23 · 03-30-2010, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SDon1969

Just a Canadian version as far as I know:

http://www.amazon.com/Harsh-Times-Bl...9635225&sr=1-2

Aspect 1.33:1, is that right? Crazy Alliance...

Your thread reminded me that I wanted to see this movie but never got around to it, so thanks for that!

The Canadian rlease is reported to actually be in 1.85:1
http://www.amazon.com/review/R3LIKQ4L2CKR5Y/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm

Ite · 09-16-2010, 08:13 PM

It is finally gonna come out! This movie owned.

Agent Bond · 09-16-2010, 11:27 PM

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i'm wondering what the attraction to this film is. i rented it twice (blockbuster total access) i couldn't make it all the way through. is it the christian bale thing?

Its a hit or miss movie, but to me, I thought it was an excellent film...very underrated. I was expecting an overblown shoot-em-up action flick and instead I got a fairly thoughtful, intelligent character study. This is probably Bale's best non-Batman film since well...American Psycho. He really shines in this. In time, I hope Harsh Times will develop the appreciation it deserves.

dantepeps · 09-16-2010, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Agent Bond

This is probably Bale's best non-Batman film since well...American Psycho.

That would actually be The Prestige. And while The Machinist doesn't hold a candle to The Prestige, it's certainly a heck of a lot better than Harsh Times.

Clark Kent · 09-17-2010, 12:19 AM

Some elements work in Harsh Times. Bale does a pretty nice acting job. Not a great movie overall, the ending is a little over the top.

Ite · 09-17-2010, 01:52 AM

I felt soooooooooooo sorry for Bale's Mexican girlfriend in this, the way he treated her at the end was heartbreaking!

Agent Bond · 09-17-2010, 03:57 AM

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That would actually be The Prestige.

The movie was fine until the

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was brought in. That disqualified the movie on my good Christian Bale movies list.

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And while The Machinist doesn't hold a candle to The Prestige, it's certainly a heck of a lot better than Harsh Times.

The Machinist was good, but I prefer 3:10 To Yuma myself.

Dreemworx · 09-17-2010, 04:32 AM

I liked this film.

StoogeFan1118 · 09-17-2010, 08:26 PM

I will be picking this up I am a big Christian Bale fan and I have enjoyed and liked the majority of his movies this is a day 1 for me. I think Bale is top notch in this movie.

sfmarine · 09-17-2010, 09:27 PM

Bale was very good in this. Sad movie though.

E5CAP3 ART15T · 09-18-2010, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by StoogeFan1118

I will be picking this up I am a big Christian Bale fan and I have enjoyed and liked the majority of his movies this is a day 1 for me. I think Bale is top notch in this movie.

For sho man. Have you seen the trailer to The Fighter? He looks great in it. I think this blu-ray release is going hand in hand with the release of that film in theaters.

Minimejer05 · 09-18-2010, 07:04 AM

Awesome to see this finally getting released. I already bought the Alliance Canadian version so I wont be buying the US release unless its better in the audio and picture department.

Moviefan1203 · 09-19-2010, 09:30 PM

I'm glad to see Harsh Times getting an American Blu-ray release, it's a great film.

09-13-2007, 12:10 AM	#1
pelayo31 New Member Member since:Jan 2007	Harsh Times - December 14th, 2010 Harsh Times Blu-ray Harsh Times Blu-ray Review I'm a huge Christian Bale fan and I see that Harsh Times is only on HD-DVD. I was wondering if anyone knows if this movie is coming out to Blu-ray. It is produced by MGM so I figured it would be out on Blu-ray, sad to see it is not. Last edited by Deciazulado; 02-28-2011 at 10:46 PM.

03-26-2010, 08:25 PM	#5
xtreme02gt Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Austin, Texas Home Theater Gallery:37 Blu-ray collection:282 Blu-ray reviews:1	Harsh Times question? Is there a ( Harsh Times ) blu ray US Version out?

03-26-2010, 08:29 PM	#6
SDon1969 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Massachusetts Home Theater Gallery:32 Blu-ray collection:745 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Just a Canadian version as far as I know: http://www.amazon.com/Harsh-Times-Bl...9635225&sr=1-2 Aspect 1.33:1, is that right? Crazy Alliance... Your thread reminded me that I wanted to see this movie but never got around to it, so thanks for that! Last edited by SDon1969; 03-26-2010 at 08:45 PM.

03-26-2010, 10:04 PM	#7
shadows4545 Active Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:California Blu-ray collection:625 Blu-ray reviews:4	I feel like we've been waiting for this one to come out in the US for a while now I wonder whats taking so long? Last edited by shadows4545; 03-26-2010 at 10:08 PM.

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09-13-2007, 02:39 AM	#2
QuasidodoJr Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Cincinnati, OH 4K collection:614 Blu-ray collection:1649 DVD collection:152 Trading Score:267	The US distribution rights for Harsh Times are held by the Weinstein Company. So until they decide to go Blu, there will be no HT on BD.

09-13-2007, 02:51 AM	#4
BTBuck1 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2006 Location:Oceanside, CA. Blu-ray collection:507 DVD collection:1	it's a good flick, has some funny parts...and some hard core stuff. The source material is BAD, it was shot on 16mm so it's really grainy and really soft. It's a rental (even though i have the hddvd)

09-16-2010, 08:13 PM	#9
Ite Banned Member since:May 2010	It is finally gonna come out! This movie owned.

09-17-2010, 12:19 AM	#12
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	Some elements work in Harsh Times. Bale does a pretty nice acting job. Not a great movie overall, the ending is a little over the top.

09-17-2010, 01:52 AM	#13
Ite Banned Member since:May 2010	I felt soooooooooooo sorry for Bale's Mexican girlfriend in this, the way he treated her at the end was heartbreaking!

09-17-2010, 04:32 AM	#15
Dreemworx Expert Member Member since:May 2010 Location:Seattle Home Theater Gallery:28 Blu-ray collection:427 Blu-ray reviews:96	I liked this film.

09-17-2010, 08:26 PM	#16
StoogeFan1118 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Trading Score:2	I will be picking this up I am a big Christian Bale fan and I have enjoyed and liked the majority of his movies this is a day 1 for me. I think Bale is top notch in this movie.

09-17-2010, 09:27 PM	#17
sfmarine Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Swan Station aDdIcTeD 2 LOST PSN:U5MC51473 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:930 Blu-ray collection:2311 DVD collection:276 MA collection:461 Digital collection:492 iTunes collection:534 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:43	Bale was very good in this. Sad movie though.

09-18-2010, 07:04 AM	#19
Minimejer05 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Minnesota Home Theater Gallery:14 4K collection:532 Blu-ray collection:1995 Blu-ray reviews:28 Trading Score:6	Awesome to see this finally getting released. I already bought the Alliance Canadian version so I wont be buying the US release unless its better in the audio and picture department.

09-19-2010, 09:30 PM	#20
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