Pulp Fiction - Blu-ray Forum

ChrisDilke · 02-11-2011, 02:31 PM

No pre-orders yet, but this article on the website states that Studiocanal have acquired the rights to distribute Miramax's film library in the UK and Europe, and also says that Pulp Fiction will be out in June. It also doesn't say that the release is specifically just for the US market, and a European deal has also been made, so we could well see the film released in the UK sometime in June too.

http://uk.blu-ray.com/news/?id=5874

KingSimba · 02-11-2011, 02:36 PM

Great news

The Driver · 02-11-2011, 03:04 PM

I'm assuming the new Miramax company have sold only some European rights because their (or the old Disney-owned) back catalogue is owned by several distributors already (Jackie Brown, Pulp Fiction and others have been on Blu-ray for years) like TF1 and E1.

We'll have to see what we get.

NHassell18 · 02-11-2011, 04:06 PM

When I saw the title, my face lit up. I really, REALLY hope that this comes to fruition.

Darkhawk9587 · 02-11-2011, 04:08 PM

Definitely a Day 1 purchase for me. Such a classic. I just watched Reservoir Dogs a few days ago and I began wondering when this would be released. June can't get here soon enough.

Foggy · 02-11-2011, 04:39 PM

Another one of my faves being released in June. I think the movie world must just be able to tell when it's my Birthday

Natty · 02-11-2011, 04:40 PM

I still don't quite understand the fascination with this film. I saw it for the first time a few months back with my girlfriend. It was one of those films that I always wanted to see but never got around to it. Anyways after all the hype, we started watching it and my girlfriend ended up falling asleep halfway through and I was very close to it. Nothing happens! Just extra long dialogue about random nothingness. Could someone please explain why it is supposedly so good?

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Michael1989 · 02-11-2011, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Natty

I still don't quite understand the fascination with this film. I saw it for the first time a few months back with my girlfriend. It was one of those films that I always wanted to see but never got around to it. Anyways after all the hype, we started watching it and my girlfriend ended up falling asleep halfway through and I was very close to it. Nothing happens! Just extra long dialogue about random nothingness. Could someone please explain why it is supposedly so good?

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You just don't like it, simple. Not everyone is going to like the same film so I wouldn't worry about it. Though I would say to watch it again, as for me, I've watched many films and on the first viewing not thought much of them only to like them on the second viewing.

Great news if it's released soon though.

chip75 · 02-11-2011, 05:34 PM

I'm not a big Pulp Fiction fan either I loved Jackie Brown wasn't bothered about Kill Bill 1 or 2, Death Proof was okay but it was a film of two halfs. It's weird as I like Quentin Tarantino and love his enthusiasm for cinema and he clearly has a passion which I admire.

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Jarfa · 02-11-2011, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Driver

I'm assuming the new Miramax company have sold only some European rights because their (or the old Disney-owned) back catalogue is owned by several distributors already (Jackie Brown, Pulp Fiction and others have been on Blu-ray for years) like TF1 and E1.

We'll have to see what we get.

Yes
We got 3 european releases in the database
https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Pulp-...-Blu-ray/9327/
https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Pulp-...Blu-ray/12363/
https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Pulp-...-Blu-ray/5119/
and 3 no-european
https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Pulp-...Blu-ray/10628/
https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Pulp-...Blu-ray/13936/
https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Pulp-...Blu-ray/13982/

thewerepuppygrr · 02-11-2011, 06:29 PM

I like Pulp Fiction a lot, but I think my appreciation for it grew when I took a film studies course - I think it's a film for film nerds more than anything (non-linear editing, postmodernism etc.). Sure it's cool, but it's cool in a very nerdy way.

I can see why it's praised so much, it's pretty innovative, and a great 90's flick.

One aspect I don't like though - any scenes with Bruce Willis bore me. I always skip those parts.

As for Jackie Brown...I haven't managed to watch that once without falling asleep. It's actually on my bucket list.

Of all Tarantino's films, I'm a sucker for Kill Bill most of all. Both of 'em.

richieb1971 · 02-11-2011, 07:02 PM

I had the Polish version for years now. I won't be buying it again since the Polish version has excellent PQ and the case is all in English as well.

I_Like_Movies · 02-11-2011, 07:07 PM

Awesome if this holds true and does not get pushed back.

chip75 · 02-11-2011, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thewerepuppygrr

I like Pulp Fiction a lot, but I think my appreciation for it grew when I took a film studies course - I think it's a film for film nerds more than anything (non-linear editing, postmodernism etc.). Sure it's cool, but it's cool in a very nerdy way.

I can see why it's praised so much, it's pretty innovative, and a great 90's flick.

As for Jackie Brown...I haven't managed to watch that once without falling asleep. It's actually on my bucket list.

Thats the thing with PF and me I appreciate it on a technical level but I just can't get into it on an emotional one. Jackie Brown is probably more accessible on some levels.

One thing I hate about PF though is all the rubbish imitators that cropped up and filled cinemas and DTV shelves.

I've only seen the Kill Bills once and didn't enjoy them at all and I was so psyched to see them. One thing with Blu-ray though it gives you the chance to re-evaluate films and I often change my opinion on films after initially disliking them.

The Driver · 02-11-2011, 07:52 PM

I love Pulp Fiction -it's one of those movies that altered the whole motion picture industry.

Maybe Jackie Brown is my favourite movie of Tarantino's as it has some very subtle adult storylines. A real masterwork.

I'll also not be changing any of my Blu-rays (PF from Denmark + JB from Netherlands/Belgium E1/RCV) unless of course Miramax come along with new material which they are likely not to do in Europe (which Europe anyway? I'm sure TF1 own much of their product for another 5 or 6 years) and if it's LionsGate I'd expect plenty meh and being locked A.

Miramax is a brand new company and they have lots of debt to start paying off so I'm expecting nothing new.

And in the meantime feast your eyes on (great packaging but bad Blu-ray from Australia):

click for more

And Jackie here doing here Pulp Fiction thang

Check out (Denmark Blu-ray of JB):

Yummy.

GrinwithoutaKat · 02-11-2011, 08:06 PM

Ugh, I hope this doesn't mean it ONLY gets released in one of those books. I've not picked up Delicatessen because of the packaging, and I'm holding out in the hope of a standard case in a few years. Pulp Fiction is one of my favourite films of all time (but I too also rank Kill Bill as my favourite Tarantino movie), would really like to get it on release day.

markbr · 02-11-2011, 09:00 PM

I'm hoping we get a pre order up soon

love this movie..... You can watch it over and over it's just great.

Sky_Captain · 02-11-2011, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Natty

I still don't quite understand the fascination with this film. I saw it for the first time a few months back with my girlfriend. It was one of those films that I always wanted to see but never got around to it. Anyways after all the hype, we started watching it and my girlfriend ended up falling asleep halfway through and I was very close to it. Nothing happens! Just extra long dialogue about random nothingness. Could someone please explain why it is supposedly so good?

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I wouldn't expect the president of the UK Avatar Appreciation Society to understand...

PPthenaughtyboy · 02-12-2011, 12:03 AM

Im hoping for a decent transfer atleast better than the AU briefcase edition... I have it and the package is decent but the transfer is like you are watching a DVD.

richieb1971 · 02-12-2011, 03:42 AM

The polish version is very very good. I was surprised. Therefore any version that comes out now should be at least as good. I'd give the Polish a 9/10 for PQ.

02-11-2011, 02:31 PM	#1
ChrisDilke Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Sep 2009 Trading Score:2	Pulp Fiction No pre-orders yet, but this article on the website states that Studiocanal have acquired the rights to distribute Miramax's film library in the UK and Europe, and also says that Pulp Fiction will be out in June. It also doesn't say that the release is specifically just for the US market, and a European deal has also been made, so we could well see the film released in the UK sometime in June too. http://uk.blu-ray.com/news/?id=5874

02-11-2011, 04:40 PM	#7
Natty Special Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Devon, UK Blu-ray collection:678 DVD collection:47 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:5	I still don't quite understand the fascination with this film. I saw it for the first time a few months back with my girlfriend. It was one of those films that I always wanted to see but never got around to it. Anyways after all the hype, we started watching it and my girlfriend ended up falling asleep halfway through and I was very close to it. Nothing happens! Just extra long dialogue about random nothingness. Could someone please explain why it is supposedly so good? [Show spoiler]Without the expected ratty comments...

02-11-2011, 05:34 PM	#9
chip75 Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Wales 4K collection:304 Blu-ray collection:3102 DVD collection:1783 iTunes collection:233 Trading Score:9	I'm not a big Pulp Fiction fan either I loved Jackie Brown wasn't bothered about Kill Bill 1 or 2, Death Proof was okay but it was a film of two halfs. It's weird as I like Quentin Tarantino and love his enthusiasm for cinema and he clearly has a passion which I admire. [Show spoiler] Last edited by chip75; 02-11-2011 at 06:06 PM.

02-11-2011, 02:36 PM	#2
KingSimba Contributor Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:United Kingdom 4K collection:29 Blu-ray collection:479 iTunes collection:1	Great news

02-11-2011, 03:04 PM	#3
The Driver Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2009 Location:UK Trading Score:1	I'm assuming the new Miramax company have sold only some European rights because their (or the old Disney-owned) back catalogue is owned by several distributors already (Jackie Brown, Pulp Fiction and others have been on Blu-ray for years) like TF1 and E1. We'll have to see what we get.

02-11-2011, 04:06 PM	#4
NHassell18 Banned Member since:Jan 2010 Blu-ray collection:171 Trading Score:1	When I saw the title, my face lit up. I really, REALLY hope that this comes to fruition.

02-11-2011, 04:08 PM	#5
Darkhawk9587 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Wisconsin 4K collection:66 Blu-ray collection:487 Trading Score:30	Definitely a Day 1 purchase for me. Such a classic. I just watched Reservoir Dogs a few days ago and I began wondering when this would be released. June can't get here soon enough.

02-11-2011, 04:39 PM	#6
Foggy Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:UK 4K collection:30 Blu-ray collection:3609 DVD collection:47	Another one of my faves being released in June. I think the movie world must just be able to tell when it's my Birthday

02-11-2011, 06:29 PM	#11
thewerepuppygrr Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2009 Location:England 4K collection:53 Blu-ray collection:1054 Trading Score:3	I like Pulp Fiction a lot, but I think my appreciation for it grew when I took a film studies course - I think it's a film for film nerds more than anything (non-linear editing, postmodernism etc.). Sure it's cool, but it's cool in a very nerdy way. I can see why it's praised so much, it's pretty innovative, and a great 90's flick. One aspect I don't like though - any scenes with Bruce Willis bore me. I always skip those parts. As for Jackie Brown...I haven't managed to watch that once without falling asleep. It's actually on my bucket list. Of all Tarantino's films, I'm a sucker for Kill Bill most of all. Both of 'em.

02-11-2011, 07:02 PM	#12
richieb1971 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:89 Blu-ray collection:706 Trading Score:16	I had the Polish version for years now. I won't be buying it again since the Polish version has excellent PQ and the case is all in English as well.

02-11-2011, 07:07 PM	#13
I_Like_Movies Power Member Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Toronto 4K collection:25 Blu-ray collection:563 Trading Score:8	Awesome if this holds true and does not get pushed back.

02-11-2011, 07:52 PM	#15
The Driver Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2009 Location:UK Trading Score:1	I love Pulp Fiction -it's one of those movies that altered the whole motion picture industry. Maybe Jackie Brown is my favourite movie of Tarantino's as it has some very subtle adult storylines. A real masterwork. I'll also not be changing any of my Blu-rays (PF from Denmark + JB from Netherlands/Belgium E1/RCV) unless of course Miramax come along with new material which they are likely not to do in Europe (which Europe anyway? I'm sure TF1 own much of their product for another 5 or 6 years) and if it's LionsGate I'd expect plenty meh and being locked A. Miramax is a brand new company and they have lots of debt to start paying off so I'm expecting nothing new. And in the meantime feast your eyes on (great packaging but bad Blu-ray from Australia): click for more And Jackie here doing here Pulp Fiction thang Check out (Denmark Blu-ray of JB): Yummy.

02-11-2011, 08:06 PM	#16
GrinwithoutaKat Senior Member Member since:Jan 2010 Blu-ray collection:157	Ugh, I hope this doesn't mean it ONLY gets released in one of those books. I've not picked up Delicatessen because of the packaging, and I'm holding out in the hope of a standard case in a few years. Pulp Fiction is one of my favourite films of all time (but I too also rank Kill Bill as my favourite Tarantino movie), would really like to get it on release day.

02-11-2011, 09:00 PM	#17
markbr Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:UK. Home Theater Gallery:20 Blu-ray collection:595 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	I'm hoping we get a pre order up soon love this movie..... You can watch it over and over it's just great.

02-12-2011, 12:03 AM	#19
PPthenaughtyboy Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2008 Home Theater Gallery:11 Blu-ray collection:104	Im hoping for a decent transfer atleast better than the AU briefcase edition... I have it and the package is decent but the transfer is like you are watching a DVD.

02-12-2011, 03:42 AM	#20
richieb1971 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:89 Blu-ray collection:706 Trading Score:16	The polish version is very very good. I was surprised. Therefore any version that comes out now should be at least as good. I'd give the Polish a 9/10 for PQ.

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