Enter the Dragon (1973) (40th Anniversary Edition) (Remastered)

[kdo]

Well, as I've already stated many times on this thread, I won't be rebuying "Enter the Dragon"...I'm more than satisfied with the current release despite the aliasing issue (and the fact that it has lossy, albeit acceptable, audio). However, I am happy for the many people out there who have been eagerly anticipating a mega-box set for this film (as well as a remastered release).

Is it just me, or does anyone else find it strange that we're getting another re-release of "Enter the Dragon" (for like the 100th time) with more unnecessary bonus features, yet it's still unknown if the upcoming June re-release of "The Road Warrior" (to coincide with the Mad Max trilogy box-set) will even feature a lossless audio track ?

[Badas]

Best news of the day. I love the movie. Crappy blu transfer on the original. Will upgrade.

[Mike86]

Might get the ultimate set but hopefully there's a standard release. A digibook would be nice.

[THALL434]

Looks like WB is trying again, with mean.

[nagysaudio]

Originally Posted by kdo

Well, as I've already stated many times on this thread, I won't be rebuying "Enter the Dragon"...I'm more than satisfied with the current release despite the aliasing issue (and the fact that it has lossy, albeit acceptable, audio). However, I am happy for the many people out there who have been eagerly anticipating a mega-box set for this film (as well as a remastered release).

Is it just me, or does anyone else find it strange that we're getting another re-release of "Enter the Dragon" (for like the 100th time) with more unnecessary bonus features, yet it's still unknown if the upcoming June re-release of "The Road Warrior" (to coincide with the Mad Max trilogy box-set) will even feature a lossless audio track ?

Wait... What? You're not going to get the full blown 4K restoration of Enter the ****ing Dragon?

[kdo]

Originally Posted by nagysaudio

Wait... What? You're not going to get the full blown 4K restoration of Enter the ****ing Dragon?

No...But I'm happy that it's going to be available for all those who want it. I very much enjoy the film, but it's not one I tend to watch as often as my other movies, so I'm fine with it. Plus, the current BD looks just fine on my TV at the distance I usually sit to watch, and I don't have such a large display that the jaggies drive me nuts. I can easily see them if I want to, but I'm usually too caught up in the film to let them distract me. Plus, as funny as this may sound, when I do have the disc in, I spend more time watching the "Game of Death" fight sequence between Bruce and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (which may be some of the funniest fight choreography I've ever seen ) than I do watching "Enter the Dragon" (which when I am watching, is usually only my favorite Williams' scenes..."Man, you come right out of a comic book!!!!")

[#Darren]

Originally Posted by Irrob

Ok so it looks like this one wont include the excellent "A Warrior's Journey" documentary from the first pressing. That means I'm holding on to my old BD and getting this as well.

Wasn't there some sort of "rights" issue?

[kdo]

Originally Posted by #Darren

Wasn't there some sort of "rights" issue?

Yes, that doc was removed from the 2010 re-release Blu, and is only available on the original 2007 disc. I think some of it had to do with the "Game of Death" material included in that feature.

[Geoff D]

I just hope that Warners have done a new transfer, 'cause I can't stand the old jaggie version. I've got Warrior's Journey on DVD so I'm good for that.

[mzupeman]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

I just hope that Warners have done a new transfer, 'cause I can't stand the old jaggie version. I've got Warrior's Journey on DVD so I'm good for that.

I could be wrong, but I think they were supposed to. Here's hoping!

[Akijama]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

I just hope that Warners have done a new transfer

The film, which helped bring interest in the Asian martial arts genre to mainstream Western cinema, has been re-mastered for its 40th anniversary..

[Guydowood]

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[Tech-UK]

Thanks for posting. Am not a fan of that artwork. They should have used the artwork on the front of that booklet/sheet thing as pictured to the right.

[Guydowood]

Originally Posted by Tech-UK

Thanks for posting. Am not a fan of that artwork. They should have used the artwork on the front of that booklet/sheet thing as pictured to the right.

agreed!

[UniSol GR77]

Cannot believe, it has been remastered! The artwork is beautiful.

[rickah88]

Originally Posted by kdo

Well, as I've already stated many times on this thread, I won't be rebuying "Enter the Dragon"...I'm more than satisfied with the current release despite the aliasing issue (and the fact that it has lossy, albeit acceptable, audio). However, I am happy for the many people out there who have been eagerly anticipating a mega-box set for this film (as well as a remastered release).

Is it just me, or does anyone else find it strange that we're getting another re-release of "Enter the Dragon" (for like the 100th time) with more unnecessary bonus features, yet it's still unknown if the upcoming June re-release of "The Road Warrior" (to coincide with the Mad Max trilogy box-set) will even feature a lossless audio track ?

Unnecessary to you, yes. Unnecessary to others, most likely not.
I don't see how this release affects MM in any way, shape, or form...short of being from WB. Were I you, I'd just assume that MM2 will just be a recycled disc. Again, one has nothing to do with the other.

[Tech-UK]

If the transfer has been done properly i.e. no nasty DNR/EE and features a lossless audio track, I will purchase.

But the artwork I am sorry to say, is on par with these atrocities (maybe not as bad per se):

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(not my pics)

[Sinthetic]

Looks awesome, can't wait.

[The Great Owl]

I bought the existing Enter the Dragon Blu-ray at a used store for five dollars back in December, and it's pretty awesome viewing, even if the transfer is not a major revelation.

If a standard single-disc edition of the remaster goes on sale without the bells and whistles, or if the big edition is on sale for a low price, I'll bite the hook and then just give my existing Blu-ray to a needy family at church or something.

[MifuneFan]

Really really terrible artwork. Glad I was right about it being in a smaller box vs other UCE's. I'll likely just toss out the box, and get a custom cover for the amaray as that cover art is just hideous, and not fitting at all for Bruce Lee.