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RodChester · 01-02-2015, 12:26 AM

Hmm...no mention of it being a special edition or anything like that. I really hope this has all the features from the old two disc dvd set and isn't a barebones release.

PeterTHX · 01-02-2015, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by RodChester

Hmm...no mention of it being a special edition or anything like that. I really hope this has all the features from the old two disc dvd set and isn't a barebones release.

With Universal it could go either way. They don't really label their stuff "Special Edition" or "Collector's Edition" anymore.

tylergfoster · 01-02-2015, 12:58 AM

Considering this is Universal and all their other Spielberg titles have retained all extras, I have little doubt this will do the same. I wish they'd done new art for it though.

Mandalorian · 01-02-2015, 01:15 AM

Watched it today on I think Cinemax. Looks so good. I can't wait to upgrade my atrocious Full Screen DVD.

jscoggins · 01-02-2015, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Akijama

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WOW! They didn't even bother mentioning the 10th Anniversary.

GenPion · 01-02-2015, 01:56 AM

I was hoping they would use the art from the Special Edition DVD and note it's anniversary. Seems odd that they didn't. This looks like the standard cover art and it could have been used at any time... but it IS the 10th Anniversary.

octagon · 01-02-2015, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by jscoggins

WOW! They didn't even bother mentioning the 10th Anniversary.

In this case it almost makes sense.

It's an initial release so it doesn't have to distinguish itself from previous editions and ten years isn't long enough to have any real upside to reminding consumers it's not that new.

IOW, what's the point of stamping stamp 'old movie' on the cover unless there's something to gain? Hell, sometimes it seems like studios go out of their way to avoid letting people know how old movies are (generic, 'modern' cover art comes to mind here).

Akijama · 01-02-2015, 02:37 AM

I believe that the major studios are only using anniversary banners when it comes to "limited" editions. Think Casablanca, LoA, Schindler's List etc. It's worth nothing that neither of non-limited/regular releases of aforementioned titles doesn't carry anniversary banners on their front cover.

Regarding the movie itself: I procrastinated watching it forever, so when I finally did, I was blown away by it (no pun intended). A gripping, powerful, clever thriller; to put it simply - an extraordinary film. Among Spielberg's five best films, IMO. Without being political, I'll just say I love that the movie doesn't take any sides. Two thumbs way up.

Dunemoon · 01-02-2015, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by cash_black

its ok but its no Munich

Agreed. Sword of Gideon is much better.

Aragorn the Elfstone · 01-02-2015, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Akijama

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Ugh, I should have known that god-awful single disc DVD packaging would come back to haunt me.

Back before the DVD was released, TheDigitalBits posted five potential cover designs Universal was considering, and of course, they chose the worst one - making it look like a standard action thriller. It didn't matter much at the time, because they used the theatrical poster image with a gorgeous border for the Collector's Edition DVD.

But now it rears its ugly head again....

Here were the five potential designs back then:

Zombie Kermit · 01-02-2015, 07:09 AM

I'm not sure if it has been mentioned yet, but I saw a lot of comments talking about a stand-alone version of Duel. There WAS one available briefly from JB Hi-Fi in Australia, but it seems to have been taken off the site. Not sure why that is. I didn't pick it up, because I decided to go with the set, so I can't report on if there were any issues.

GenPion · 01-02-2015, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by octagon

In this case it almost makes sense.

It's an initial release so it doesn't have to distinguish itself from previous editions and ten years isn't long enough to have any real upside to reminding consumers it's not that new.

IOW, what's the point of stamping stamp 'old movie' on the cover unless there's something to gain? Hell, sometimes it seems like studios go out of their way to avoid letting people know how old movies are (generic, 'modern' cover art comes to mind here).

It's sort of like a milestone for movies. That's the main thing, IMO.

filmmusic · 01-02-2015, 09:14 AM

I was hoping for the original poster as artwork..
Oh, well...

James Luckard · 01-02-2015, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by filmmusic

I was hoping for the original poster as artwork..
Oh, well...

At this point I'm so grateful to get it on BD at all that they could release it in a plain brown wrapper, or with coverart for an Adam Sandler movie, and I'd still be happy

I've been intending to rewatch it for like four years, but every time I've reached for the DVD I've told myself, "The BD could be coming soon, wait", and I have. So glad this is finally getting released.

filmmusic · 01-02-2015, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by James Luckard

At this point I'm so grateful to get it on BD at all that they could release it in a plain brown wrapper, or with coverart for an Adam Sandler movie, and I'd still be happy

I would feel exactly that way about the Star Wars OT and original unaltered and DNR-free Disney classic animation films!

rickah88 · 01-02-2015, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by RodChester

Hmm...no mention of it being a special edition or anything like that. I really hope this has all the features from the old two disc dvd set and isn't a barebones release.

I hope so too! Either way, I just wish Universal would let us know, as I will look into picking up the 2disc dvd and adding it to this release.

Leonidas King · 01-02-2015, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Aragorn the Elfstone

Here were the five potential designs back then:

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The second one with the red banner on the top is hands down the best one of the bunch.

GenPion · 01-02-2015, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Leonidas_King

The second one with the red banner on the top is hands down the best one of the bunch.

That or some variation of it should have been the cover for the Blu-ray. I am surprised they just went with the standard DVD art. If it does have the extra bonus features, it also might make some buyers think that it doesn't have them or that it's barebones like the first DVD.

dvdmike · 01-02-2015, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Akijama

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That's not final

Akijama · 01-02-2015, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by dvdmike

That's not final

Says who?

01-02-2015, 12:26 AM	#221
RodChester Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jun 2009 Location:Illinois Home Theater Gallery:63 4K collection:333 Blu-ray collection:3380 DVD collection:141 Trading Score:129	Hmm...no mention of it being a special edition or anything like that. I really hope this has all the features from the old two disc dvd set and isn't a barebones release.

01-02-2015, 12:58 AM	#223
tylergfoster Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Seattle, WA 4K collection:884 Blu-ray collection:4451 DVD collection:1148 MA collection:2163 Digital collection:1725 iTunes collection:50 Prime collection:3 Trading Score:249	Considering this is Universal and all their other Spielberg titles have retained all extras, I have little doubt this will do the same. I wish they'd done new art for it though.

01-02-2015, 01:15 AM	#224
Mandalorian Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 4K collection:1130 Blu-ray collection:2783 Trading Score:252	Watched it today on I think Cinemax. Looks so good. I can't wait to upgrade my atrocious Full Screen DVD.

01-02-2015, 01:56 AM	#226
GenPion Blu-ray.com Reviewer Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Texas 4K collection:1218 Blu-ray collection:6999 DVD collection:44 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:271	I was hoping they would use the art from the Special Edition DVD and note it's anniversary. Seems odd that they didn't. This looks like the standard cover art and it could have been used at any time... but it IS the 10th Anniversary.

01-02-2015, 02:37 AM	#228
Akijama Banned Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011	I believe that the major studios are only using anniversary banners when it comes to "limited" editions. Think Casablanca, LoA, Schindler's List etc. It's worth nothing that neither of non-limited/regular releases of aforementioned titles doesn't carry anniversary banners on their front cover. Regarding the movie itself: I procrastinated watching it forever, so when I finally did, I was blown away by it (no pun intended). A gripping, powerful, clever thriller; to put it simply - an extraordinary film. Among Spielberg's five best films, IMO. Without being political, I'll just say I love that the movie doesn't take any sides. Two thumbs way up.

01-02-2015, 07:09 AM	#231
Zombie Kermit Active Member Member since:Feb 2013	I'm not sure if it has been mentioned yet, but I saw a lot of comments talking about a stand-alone version of Duel. There WAS one available briefly from JB Hi-Fi in Australia, but it seems to have been taken off the site. Not sure why that is. I didn't pick it up, because I decided to go with the set, so I can't report on if there were any issues.

01-02-2015, 09:14 AM	#233
filmmusic Banned Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 Trading Score:5	I was hoping for the original poster as artwork.. Oh, well...

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