The Comancheros (1961 John Wayne) - May 17th

[Blu Ray McHone]

These are available at Wally-World? I hate Wal-Mart, but may have to pay it a visit.

[Penton-Man]

Originally Posted by The Duke

Lucky you, you have it on the way. Maybe 20 minutes into it, a bathroom break, check email & bd.com. Best John Wayne BD I've seen since The Searchers PQ wise, but far superior audio. I'd say this is the best John Wayne movie on blu-ray yet for overall quality.

How do you spell

3rd paragraph- https://forum.blu-ray.com/insider-di...ml#post4370646

b.t.w., as an aside, many frequent fliers believe (and rightfully so) that the best airport to fly in and out of in SoCal for those who desire to visit Southern California, is John Wayne Airport in Orange County, just minutes from Disneyland and away from the freeway traffic of the LA area .

Also, FWIW, John Wayne was a *tough guy* not just in the movies, but in real life too...as back in the day (before my competitive time on two-wheeled machines in the desert), unbeknownst to many movie fans, he rode with the Checkers , a rather famous Motorcycle Club. Such invites, even for celebrities, are/were not granted unless the person can actually ride…and ride well.
see "MORE FAMOUS NAMES" here -

http://www.checkersmc.com/aboutus.html

[The Duke]

Originally Posted by Penton-Man

How do you spell

3rd paragraph- https://forum.blu-ray.com/insider-di...ml#post4370646

Ah, interesting - so Fox commissioned Sony to do the restoration work for The Comancheros. Well, Fox and Sony are the two studios I'll place pre-orders for catalog releases with confidence, before reading any reviews or member comments. Usually Paramount as well. But with Warner I prefer to wait for reviews, and absolutely will not buy any Universal catalog release until I've read a couple reviews.

Also, FWIW, John Wayne was a *tough guy* not just in the movies, but in real life too...as back in the day (before my competitive time on two-wheeled machines in the desert), unbeknownst to many movie fans, he rode with the Checkers , a rather famous Motorcycle Club. Such invites, even for celebrities, are/were not granted unless the person can actually ride…and ride well.
see "MORE FAMOUS NAMES" here -

http://www.checkersmc.com/aboutus.html

Yes, he was a tough guy in real life as well. Also very conservative, and active in the Republican Party and the John Birch Society and often condemned Communism. Despite being a fan of Wayne's movies, Joseph Stalin ordered Wayne's assassination due to his strong anti-communist politics. Stalin died before the killing could be accomplished. His successor, Nikita Khrushchev, reportedly told Wayne during a 1959 visit to the United States that he had personally rescinded the order.

My politics is about the polar opposite of John Wayne's, but I grew up loving his movies and admiring him. I grew up in Ohio and his Westerns made me want to live in the American West. I've lived in Colorado, California, Nevada and now Arizona, so I got my wish.

[G:Box]

Originally Posted by The Duke

Ah, interesting - so Fox commissioned Sony to do the restoration work for The Comancheros. Well, Fox and Sony are the two studios I'll place pre-orders for catalog releases with confidence, before reading any reviews or member comments. Usually Paramount as well. But with Warner I prefer to wait for reviews, and absolutely will not buy any Universal catalog release until I've read a couple reviews.

haha Duke, could've have said it any better

[Maggot]

I picked this up at my local Best Buy. I have never seen the movie, but after watching about 20 minutes worth so far, it seems to be a good movie and the PQ is far better then I thought it would be. I'm very surprised.

[Arkadin]

definitely need to get out and get this.
I was at a Wal-Mart--which I thought would have this--but surprisingly they didn't.
that store had the last Fox digibooks on release day.

[pro-bassoonist]

The Comancheros Blu-ray Review

[endriago]

Originally Posted by The Duke

Lucky you, you have it on the way. Maybe 20 minutes into it, a bathroom break, check email & bd.com. Best John Wayne BD I've seen since The Searchers PQ wise, but far superior audio. I'd say this is the best John Wayne movie on blu-ray yet for overall quality.

Could you check if there are hidden subtitles or subtitles not mentioned in the review, such as Portuguese? Thx in advance.

[shadowsip]

Picked this up at Wal-Mart for $20.00

-Brian

[GrnXnham]

Not one of his better films but I'll get it anyway.

Still looking forward to blu-rays of Rooster Cogburn, The Shootist, and The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance.

[Roy Batty]

From the screenshots on the review, this looks beautiful (although grain-haters are gonna have a field day with it!).

Oh, if only RIO BRAVO would have looked like this...

[PRO-630HD]

I checked a couple of walmarts near me and none of them had this. 4 days ago they had a spot for it in a downtown chicago walmart. I picked up Some Like it Hot for $10. I haven't seen that title at my local Walmarts either. The ordering of titles seems to vary by store.

[Blu Ray McHone]

Well, I may just order it from Amazon or Ebay (From a well-rated seller that is)

[The Duke]

Originally Posted by Blu Ray McHone

Well, I may just order it from Amazon or Ebay (From a well-rated seller that is)

You might consider direct from Fox at Foxconnect.com. Give them your email to sign up for their newsletter and they immediately email you a one use coupon code for 10% discount & free UPS shipping. I got my copy from them on release day for $17.99 shipped, 5 bucks cheaper than Amazon.

[Blu Ray McHone]

Originally Posted by The Duke

You might consider direct from Fox at Foxconnect.com. Give them your email to sign up for their newsletter and they immediately email you a one use coupon code for 10% discount & free UPS shipping. I got my copy from them on release day for $17.99 shipped, 5 bucks cheaper than Amazon.

Thanks Duke!! By the way, nice Avator. Can't go wrong with the Duke.

[SteelPen]

Originally Posted by Blu Ray McHone

Thanks Duke!! By the way, nice Avator. Can't go wrong with the Duke.

Right now, I feel like Charles Bronson, because UPS is asking for a death wish because my copy of The Comancheros & The Hustler isn't here yet! (Should of been delivered yesterday, but now it says, tomorrow)

[Blu Ray McHone]

Originally Posted by SteelPen

Right now, I feel like Charles Bronson, because UPS is asking for a death wish because my copy of The Comancheros & The Hustler isn't here yet! (Should of been delivered yesterday, but now it says, tomorrow)

Uh oh, easy now Paul Kersey! I would give them a call.

[The Duke]

Originally Posted by endriago

Could you check if there are hidden subtitles or subtitles not mentioned in the review, such as Portuguese? Thx in advance.

Sure, no problem. I checked the disc menu to make sure - sorry, no Portuguese. Just English, Spanish & French audio and English hearing impaired & Spanish subtitles.

Originally Posted by SteelPen

Right now, I feel like Charles Bronson, because UPS is asking for a death wish because my copy of The Comancheros & The Hustler isn't here yet! (Should of been delivered yesterday, but now it says, tomorrow)

Sorry 'bout that. A lot of folks complain about UPS, but I have good luck with them (knocks on wood). Well, at least you have that haul from Columbia House to keep you busy.

[Blu Ray McHone]

Originally Posted by The Duke

Sure, no problem. I checked the disc menu to make sure - sorry, no Portuguese. Just English, Spanish & French audio and English hearing impaired & Spanish subtitles.



Sorry 'bout that. A lot of folks complain about UPS, but I have good luck with them (knocks on wood). Well, at least you have that haul from Columbia House to keep you busy.

I've only had an issue with UPS once, but thankfully they made it right.

[SteelPen]

Originally Posted by The Duke

Sorry 'bout that. A lot of folks complain about UPS, but I have good luck with them (knocks on wood). Well, at least you have that haul from Columbia House to keep you busy.

I normally do have good luck with UPS! But, then again, I shouldn't of hold my breath yesterday, because normally any package coming into FL from UPS, normally goes to Jacksonville to Lakeland then out for delivery! (Lakeland is the next town north of my location) This time, it went to Ft. Walton then out for delivery! (Ft. Walton is about 6-7 hrs from Bartow)

Oh well, I got my CH haul and L.A. Noire to keep me busy!