To the Wonder (2012) - August 6, 2013 - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

Abdrewes · 06-21-2013, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Snicket

*Vomits on self*

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Originally Posted by CoopFilm

Even the title looks terrible on that cover.

It's kind of funny that fans of an overly earnest movie are getting upset over an overly earnest cover...I don't think it misrepresents the film at all.

The Great Owl · 06-21-2013, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

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Jesus Mary Mother of God... This looks like a season of Dawson's Creek.

Still, I will be purchasing this great film on day one of the Blu-ray release.

Scottie · 06-21-2013, 12:51 PM

If the cover is THAT big of a deal, just have somebody make a custom one.

The Great Owl · 06-21-2013, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

If the cover is THAT big of a deal, just have somebody make a custom one.

I've never been one to concern myself with custom covers. I'm cool as long as I have the movie.

What disappoints me is the fact that the cover is not a particularly strong sell for a movie that deserves a lot better. If I had never seen To the Wonder, and I stumbled across that cover art at a store, my eyes would simply glaze over it, because I would assume that the movie is just a standard romantic comedy/drama. This is a movie that should get more attention on the home video market, and the cover art is not the best way to go about this.

It's not so much the cover as it is the font of the title, but there's something off about the photo choices as well.

I'd be far more likely to pick this up off the shelf...

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...than I would be to pick this up off the shelf...

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Scottie · 06-21-2013, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by The Great Owl

I've never been one to concern myself with custom covers. I'm cool as long as I have the movie.

What disappoints me is the fact that the cover is not a particularly strong sell for a movie that deserves a lot better. If I had never seen To the Wonder, and I stumbled across that cover art at a store, my eyes would simply glaze over it, because I would assume that the movie is just a standard romantic comedy/drama. This is a movie that should get more attention on the home video market, and the cover art is not the best way to go about this.

It's not so much the cover as it is the font of the title, but there's something off about the photo choices as well.

I'd be far more likely to pick this up off the shelf...

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...than I would be to pick this up off the shelf...

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Oh I totally understand what you're saying. It's just hard for me to think from the ordinary outsiders' perspective, since I know about the film.

Abdrewes · 06-21-2013, 01:38 PM

So, it goes without saying that the film is very elliptical. It requires you to meet it half way and construct your own narrative per se. Could it not be argued that the US cover is simply representative of one of the narratives you could construct? Sure, it's not exactly a "cool" cover, but Malick was never a "cool" filmmaker to begin with.

I found this film to be the least of Malick's works. But I can't wait to own it on BluRay nonetheless.

HotRats · 06-21-2013, 01:42 PM

That cover's hilarious, it looks like one of those DTV weepies where someone dies bravely of some illness

BLeClair12 · 06-21-2013, 03:34 PM

The cover certainly does make the film look like one of those low rent overdone heartwarming romantic films. You know, the ones that show up on Lifetime a year and a half after their release.

I'm sure I'll pick this up eventually. I'm a fan of Mallick, but I couldn't get into this in the theater. A lot of that probably had to do with the fact that I had a splitting headache while watching it and was not in the frame of mind to try to dissect the narrative. I'll need to give it another shot.

stvn1974 · 06-21-2013, 03:36 PM

I am imagining some housewives who see the cover art buying it and taking it home, sitting on the couch with their chocolates and then...zzzzzzzzzzzzzz falling asleep.

MifuneFan · 06-21-2013, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Abdrewes

It's kind of funny that fans of an overly earnest movie are getting upset over an overly earnest cover...I don't think it misrepresents the film at all.

You can't be serious..if so, wow..

TheHighRoller · 06-30-2013, 07:06 AM

I didn't see an official thread for Malick's latest release, so I thought I'd make one.

The Blu-ray is available in the U.K., and it will be released in the U.S. on August 6th.

The review is up for the U.K. release, which has a coherent cover. It is Region B locked. Not sure if the same transfer is to be expected for the U.S. release, which unfortunately has a very terrible cover.

To the Wonder

To the Wonder (U.K. Release)

Can't wait to see this!

TheHighRoller · 06-30-2013, 07:11 AM

Seriously, the U.S. cover makes it look like some late 90s romantic dramedy. It's so foul!

I'm considering importing the U.K. release if it ever drops to a decent price.

Visco. · 06-30-2013, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by TheHighRoller

Seriously, the U.S. cover makes it look like some late 90s romantic dramedy. It's so foul!

I'm considering importing the U.K. release if it ever drops to a decent price.

Agreed. It's a shame because TTOL has a great cover art. The uk version isn't much better.

I can't wait to see this. The trailer gave me goosebumps.

TheHighRoller · 06-30-2013, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Visco.

Agreed. It's a shame because TTOL has a great cover art. The uk version isn't much better.

I can't wait to see this. The trailer gave me goosebumps.

Granted that TToL was a Fox Release, and they always have great covers. It's a real shame that Magnolia didn't use Neil Kellerhouse's poster. It seems like a waste.

Personally, I think the U.K. cover is a diamond compared to the U.S. cover, even if it has the studio logo and the rating tag. I think it's funny that I'm freaking out about the cover.

I'm still getting it though. I think this is the worst Malick Blu-ray cover yet, with The New World close behind.

As for the trailer, I agree. I'm glad that Malick used the trailer music in the film (from what I heard).

blu-ray_girl_fan · 06-30-2013, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by TheHighRoller

I didn't see an official thread for Malick's latest release, so I thought I'd make one.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=219631

blufellas · 06-30-2013, 07:37 AM

I can't wait to see this, I love his movies.

pro-bassoonist · 06-30-2013, 07:48 AM

Metropolitan had a very good poster for the theatrical release in France.

Pro-B

KCota15 · 07-16-2013, 07:45 PM

So this movie is coming out soon... anybody know what the special features are?

Wartooth · 07-16-2013, 08:40 PM

Might give this a second change. I wasn't too fond of it even though I love Malick. I'm pretty sure that I was the only one in the theater who didn't fall asleep.

Snicket · 07-16-2013, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Wartooth

Might give this a second change. I wasn't too fond of it even though I love Malick. I'm pretty sure that I was the only one in the theater who didn't fall asleep.

You should have stolen their wallets.

06-30-2013, 07:06 AM	#31
TheHighRoller Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jun 2011 Location:BlueVersion on Letterboxd 4K collection:574 Blu-ray collection:1252 DVD collection:11 Digital collection:2 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:104	To the Wonder - Terrence Malick - August 6th I didn't see an official thread for Malick's latest release, so I thought I'd make one. The Blu-ray is available in the U.K., and it will be released in the U.S. on August 6th. The review is up for the U.K. release, which has a coherent cover. It is Region B locked. Not sure if the same transfer is to be expected for the U.S. release, which unfortunately has a very terrible cover. To the Wonder To the Wonder (U.K. Release) Can't wait to see this! Last edited by TheHighRoller; 06-30-2013 at 07:09 AM.

06-21-2013, 12:51 PM	#23
Scottie Moderator Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Trading Score:647	If the cover is THAT big of a deal, just have somebody make a custom one.

06-21-2013, 01:38 PM	#26
Abdrewes Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:May 2011 Location:Texas 4K collection:767 Blu-ray collection:9831 DVD collection:523 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:362	So, it goes without saying that the film is very elliptical. It requires you to meet it half way and construct your own narrative per se. Could it not be argued that the US cover is simply representative of one of the narratives you could construct? Sure, it's not exactly a "cool" cover, but Malick was never a "cool" filmmaker to begin with. I found this film to be the least of Malick's works. But I can't wait to own it on BluRay nonetheless.

06-21-2013, 01:42 PM	#27
HotRats Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009	That cover's hilarious, it looks like one of those DTV weepies where someone dies bravely of some illness

06-21-2013, 03:34 PM	#28
BLeClair12 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2008 4K collection:743 Blu-ray collection:2068 Trading Score:5	The cover certainly does make the film look like one of those low rent overdone heartwarming romantic films. You know, the ones that show up on Lifetime a year and a half after their release. I'm sure I'll pick this up eventually. I'm a fan of Mallick, but I couldn't get into this in the theater. A lot of that probably had to do with the fact that I had a splitting headache while watching it and was not in the frame of mind to try to dissect the narrative. I'll need to give it another shot.

06-21-2013, 03:36 PM	#29
stvn1974 Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Earth Trading Score:18	I am imagining some housewives who see the cover art buying it and taking it home, sitting on the couch with their chocolates and then...zzzzzzzzzzzzzz falling asleep.

06-30-2013, 07:11 AM	#32
TheHighRoller Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jun 2011 Location:BlueVersion on Letterboxd 4K collection:574 Blu-ray collection:1252 DVD collection:11 Digital collection:2 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:104	Seriously, the U.S. cover makes it look like some late 90s romantic dramedy. It's so foul! I'm considering importing the U.K. release if it ever drops to a decent price.

06-30-2013, 07:37 AM	#36
blufellas Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2010 Location:W. Palmdale, CA/ Argentina Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:313 Blu-ray collection:4088 DVD collection:49	I can't wait to see this, I love his movies.

06-30-2013, 07:48 AM	#37
pro-bassoonist Blu-ray reviewer Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:X Home Theater Gallery:47 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:23	Metropolitan had a very good poster for the theatrical release in France. Pro-B

07-16-2013, 07:45 PM	#38
KCota15 Active Member Member since:Jan 2012 4K collection:407 Blu-ray collection:1825	So this movie is coming out soon... anybody know what the special features are?

07-16-2013, 08:40 PM	#39
Wartooth Member Member since:May 2011 Location:North Hollywood, California Blu-ray collection:114	Might give this a second change. I wasn't too fond of it even though I love Malick. I'm pretty sure that I was the only one in the theater who didn't fall asleep.

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