Seven Samurai (1954) - Page 7 - Blu-ray Forum

KubrickFan · 10-06-2010, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tweety

To bad Criterion Blu-Ray discs are all region locked

I would love to buy them all, but my BD player only accepts region B... As I live in Europe.

There are ways around that, if you really want to.

pro-bassoonist · 10-06-2010, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hedliniv

So should we expect a better transfer in the future for Seven Samurai since it is only a 2k scan? I was hoping this new criterion blu-ray would be the definative version to own.

The Criterion release is the definitive release to own in Region-A at the moment, and anyone speculating that there will be some new, better release in a foreseeable future is frankly clueless as to the troubled history of this film and what was done prior to the arrival of this Blu-ray release.

Pro-B

BanjoBob · 10-18-2010, 01:22 AM

I am very surprised that this thread has, for all intents and purposes, fallen off the map, garnering no posts in the last 11 days despite release being imminent. Would have taken awhile to find it if not for the search option, buried as it is (and yes I do realize that a lot of the discussion pertaining to this title is being carried out in the stickied Criterion thread).

Enough moaning... I do have a question. Given the history of a number of Criterion blus showing up early in brick-and-mortar retail stores (e.g. Best Buy) and the fact that another prominent Oct. 19th release in Apocalypse Now has been spotted at said retailers, has anyone seen this one in-store yet (preferably Best Buy)? I see that according to their website that as of this evening it is not available for pick-up. If not now, will it be available for in-store purchase on release date from this or any other b&m store?

Any insight is appreciated...

At least this post will serve as a thread bump

Zen_Amako · 10-18-2010, 02:19 AM

I don't know about Best Buy, but I'm sure Barnes & Noble will have it on the release date. It will be close to MSRP there, but if you can wait a bit, they may have another Criterion sale in Nov.

BanjoBob · 10-18-2010, 02:26 AM

Yea, B&N and Borders are usually good options for more 'obscure' titles, but as you said prices are set at MSRP, which is why I typically prefer Best Buy since they price match if they don't already carry the lowest price. The semi-annual November Criterion sale would be the prudent thing to wait for, but I have never been a patient man

May order from Amazon on Tuesday evening if my local Best Buy does not get it in or the other two retailers mentioned above do ot have a decent price release week. As a prime member, should get it Thursday, allowing enough time to perhaps digest the Apocalypse Now BD.

Thanks for the suggestion...

shinseiRomeo · 10-18-2010, 02:30 AM

I wanted to buy this but knowing Criterion and there method of selling box sets of classics I refuse to buy it as a standalone release. I saw this available for JPN and would die for it!

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Akira...-Blu-ray/6733/

Q? · 10-18-2010, 03:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shinseiromeo

I wanted to buy this but knowing Criterion and there method of selling box sets of classics I refuse to buy it as a standalone release. I saw this available for JPN and would die for it!

[Show spoiler]

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Akira...-Blu-ray/6733/

Wow!
Region A locked?

ccfixx · 10-18-2010, 03:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Q!

Wow!
Region A locked?

Yes... and no English subtitles.

CC

BanjoBob · 10-18-2010, 03:30 AM

I remember the discussions mid-last year surrounding this set and another in the works. One point to note is that none of the films as presented in the sets have English subtitles... so depending on your location that could affect your decision to purchase. In fact, I seem to recall they only had Japanese language/subtitle tracks.

As for region testing, I do not recall any info other than they are Region A playable with no information on other regions.

AnimeOnBlu · 10-18-2010, 03:36 AM

Many, if not all, of the movies in those Kurosawa boxes are Region Free. But as mentioned, have no English subtitles.

The PQ on the Japanese SS is inferior to the Criterion. Toho's release looks very poor in comparison.

TOHO version screenshots: http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film2/DVDRe...#seven_samurai

You can look at the Criterion shots in the DVDBeaver review to compare.

shinseiRomeo · 10-18-2010, 03:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnimeOnBlu

Many, if not all, of the movies in those Kurosawa boxes are Region Free. But as mentioned, have no English subtitles.

The PQ on the Japanese SS is inferior to the Criterion. Toho's release looks very poor in comparison.

TOHO version screenshots: http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film2/DVDRe...#seven_samurai

You can look at the Criterion shots in the DVDBeaver review to compare.

That box set you linked to is simply gorgeous.

neo78956 · 10-18-2010, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shinseiromeo

I wanted to buy this but knowing Criterion and there method of selling box sets of classics I refuse to buy it as a standalone release. I saw this available for JPN and would die for it!

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Akira...-Blu-ray/6733/

I'm sorry but what's wrong with standalone releases? As Pro-B pointed out before, holding out for a better release is stupid, it's never going to happen. Why would you pass up on the opportunity to own one of the ten greatest films ever made simply because it's not in a boxset?

hedliniv · 10-18-2010, 08:13 PM

Anyone receive thier's yet? Amazon has not even shipped mine yet and it has been preordered for over 3 months and with PRIME.

Si1entElegy · 10-18-2010, 08:23 PM

I got my copy from Amazon. I posted pics of the packaging in the slipcover page if you're curious about it.

ccfixx · 10-18-2010, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hedliniv

Anyone receive theirs yet? Amazon has not even shipped mine yet and it has been preordered for over 3 months and with PRIME.

Yep, got my copy last Tuesday directly from Criterion.

CC

Leterface · 10-18-2010, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tweety

To bad Criterion Blu-Ray discs are all region locked

I would love to buy them all, but my BD player only accepts region B... As I live in Europe.

BFI should release this in the UK (region B). But I thought they (BFI) would release it 18th October but it seems to be postponed?

jcs913 · 10-18-2010, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ccfixx

Yes... and no English subtitles.

CC

CC, its funny how it has no english subtitles, but yet the cases and artwork have english all over them.

Arkadin · 10-18-2010, 11:59 PM

many of the bds from that Japan set are said to be very poor so I don't think people should be getting all that excited about it.
From all reports, it was FAR from the definitive versions of those films.

pro-bassoonist · 10-19-2010, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leterface

BFI should release this in the UK (region B). But I thought they (BFI) would release it 18th October but it seems to be postponed?

This film will be released in the UK in 2011.

Pro-B

zahinn · 10-19-2010, 01:53 AM

I wonder where I can pick this up physically. It seems no store around me is carrying it.

10-18-2010, 01:22 AM	#123
BanjoBob Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Fairfax, VA Blu-ray collection:1752 DVD collection:763 Blu-ray reviews:2	I am very surprised that this thread has, for all intents and purposes, fallen off the map, garnering no posts in the last 11 days despite release being imminent. Would have taken awhile to find it if not for the search option, buried as it is (and yes I do realize that a lot of the discussion pertaining to this title is being carried out in the stickied Criterion thread). Enough moaning... I do have a question. Given the history of a number of Criterion blus showing up early in brick-and-mortar retail stores (e.g. Best Buy) and the fact that another prominent Oct. 19th release in Apocalypse Now has been spotted at said retailers, has anyone seen this one in-store yet (preferably Best Buy)? I see that according to their website that as of this evening it is not available for pick-up. If not now, will it be available for in-store purchase on release date from this or any other b&m store? Any insight is appreciated... At least this post will serve as a thread bump

10-18-2010, 02:19 AM	#124
Zen_Amako Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Northern VA, USA 4K collection:260 Blu-ray collection:667 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:13	I don't know about Best Buy, but I'm sure Barnes & Noble will have it on the release date. It will be close to MSRP there, but if you can wait a bit, they may have another Criterion sale in Nov.

10-18-2010, 02:26 AM	#125
BanjoBob Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Fairfax, VA Blu-ray collection:1752 DVD collection:763 Blu-ray reviews:2	Yea, B&N and Borders are usually good options for more 'obscure' titles, but as you said prices are set at MSRP, which is why I typically prefer Best Buy since they price match if they don't already carry the lowest price. The semi-annual November Criterion sale would be the prudent thing to wait for, but I have never been a patient man May order from Amazon on Tuesday evening if my local Best Buy does not get it in or the other two retailers mentioned above do ot have a decent price release week. As a prime member, should get it Thursday, allowing enough time to perhaps digest the Apocalypse Now BD. Thanks for the suggestion...

10-18-2010, 02:30 AM	#126
shinseiRomeo Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2010 Location:US Blu-ray collection:1179 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:30	I wanted to buy this but knowing Criterion and there method of selling box sets of classics I refuse to buy it as a standalone release. I saw this available for JPN and would die for it! https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Akira...-Blu-ray/6733/

10-18-2010, 03:30 AM	#129
BanjoBob Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Fairfax, VA Blu-ray collection:1752 DVD collection:763 Blu-ray reviews:2	I remember the discussions mid-last year surrounding this set and another in the works. One point to note is that none of the films as presented in the sets have English subtitles... so depending on your location that could affect your decision to purchase. In fact, I seem to recall they only had Japanese language/subtitle tracks. As for region testing, I do not recall any info other than they are Region A playable with no information on other regions.

10-18-2010, 03:36 AM	#130
AnimeOnBlu Contributor Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:1	Many, if not all, of the movies in those Kurosawa boxes are Region Free. But as mentioned, have no English subtitles. The PQ on the Japanese SS is inferior to the Criterion. Toho's release looks very poor in comparison. TOHO version screenshots: http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film2/DVDRe...#seven_samurai You can look at the Criterion shots in the DVDBeaver review to compare.

10-18-2010, 08:13 PM	#133
hedliniv Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Odessa, FL 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:373 DVD collection:9 Digital collection:499 Blu-ray reviews:13 Trading Score:262	Anyone receive thier's yet? Amazon has not even shipped mine yet and it has been preordered for over 3 months and with PRIME.

10-18-2010, 08:23 PM	#134
Si1entElegy Expert Member Member since:Sep 2009 Blu-ray collection:932 Trading Score:4	I got my copy from Amazon. I posted pics of the packaging in the slipcover page if you're curious about it.

10-18-2010, 11:59 PM	#138
Arkadin Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2007 Location:...somewhere in Sweden Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:9	many of the bds from that Japan set are said to be very poor so I don't think people should be getting all that excited about it. From all reports, it was FAR from the definitive versions of those films.

10-19-2010, 01:53 AM	#140
zahinn Special Member Member since:Feb 2009 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:150	I wonder where I can pick this up physically. It seems no store around me is carrying it.

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