Soldier on Blu-ray 27th July - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

TylerDurden · 07-12-2011, 05:44 PM

Its Kurt Russell so of course I'll be buying it. Throw in guns and space and it's a no-brainer.

Jompa · 07-12-2011, 05:53 PM

I hope to see reviews soon.

Ite · 07-12-2011, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by PlisskenReplicant

im very not a paul ws anderson fan. really not. but i loved this one and i give im credit. yes some part of cheesy, but the good cheesy kind . the fights are very good, 80's style and i love kurt russell in this one. i think the body language and facial expression steal the show and doesnt need much words.love the fact that its just kicking ass.

no its not serious but then again its not comedy. i just like the atmosphere. science-fiction ish. people who like universal soldier could like it. but its still different enough. i had the vhs copy and regretted not buying the dvd when i saw it a couple of years ago. i`ll be getting this one

hope the transfer is good. no dnr please.keep the good grain

Oh this is a Paul Anderson film? I would say it's his best one.

MarcelS1 · 07-12-2011, 08:22 PM

Pre-ordered it today

Al_The_Strange · 07-12-2011, 08:31 PM

Had this ordered months ago. Can't wait to see how the trash planet looks in high-def!

Steve · 07-12-2011, 09:34 PM

I love this movie. If the price is reasonable ($15 or less) I'll pick it up for sure.

MoviesandSGs · 07-14-2011, 07:45 AM

I have had Soldier for years on DVD. I just love this movie. Yea its not Horror. No Cursing and Blood and Guts. Just kik ass Kurt Russell. I love his role in this. I strongly recommend a blind buy on this if you can get it. I am sorta worried ill miss it. I noticed that the Blu ray Case appears to be a good one. Not a shrimp case. You see you cant stack the shrimp cases. It will wear them out. So Source Code and Solider on the 26th. That should be a nice day.

Tibor Lugosi · 07-14-2011, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ObiWanShinobi

I wanted to like this movie and I totally dug its concept...just not the execution.

They took a really good idea that if taken a bit more seriously could have ended up being an amazing film on a variety of different levels but instead they went goofy with it IMO and added too much cheese.

Not terrible by any means, just a bit difficult for me to watch when I think about all the potential it had.

I second that, it had soo much potential but the execution left something to be desired... plus I dislike Sean Pertwee, he's not a believable actor to me.

That said I'll buy this for a tenner or less... hopefully we get some extras...

toddly6666 · 07-14-2011, 01:18 PM

I remember enjoying the hype surrounding how Russell and Lee shaped their bodies for this film. This was Kurt Russell's "buff" flick. He was always muscular, but this was the one where he got huge for the film.

Last good film with Jason Scott Lee in it too - too bad, I miss him.

And the movie has chubby Comish Michael Chiklis! They should digitally replace his jolly chubby old self with the new buff kick-ass self!

MarcelS1 · 07-15-2011, 05:57 AM

Pre-ordered it with PlanetAxel, got mail yesterday it already has been shipped! Just like Red Planet. Can't wait!

Jompa · 07-19-2011, 08:40 PM

4 pages with pictures. http://www.imagebanana.com/album/a8jn2pdh/

HD Goofnut · 07-19-2011, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Jompa

4 pages with pictures. http://www.imagebanana.com/album/a8jn2pdh/

Looks good. I'd give it an 8/10 based on those screen caps. There is some noticeable crush going on, but it's not terribly distracting.

Strevlac · 07-19-2011, 09:20 PM

Ahh....Soldier. From the good Paul Anderson. He always provides a few hours of quality pulp entertainment.

kdo · 07-20-2011, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Looks good. I'd give it an 8/10 based on those screen caps. There is some noticeable crush going on, but it's not terribly distracting.

I have no doubt whatsoever that the presentation on this disc will be solid across the board, and I'm guessing it will garner high scores in both the visual and audio departments. Can't wait to see it next week!

TheWildWhelk · 07-20-2011, 08:54 AM

Wasn't this the film that trashed Anderson's career? From what i remember, Soldier cost $70m to make and made $10m! It went straight to video in the UK, and the next thing that Anderson made was a television film called 'The Sight' before finally convincing an Indie studio to let him make Resident Evil 1 for a mere $30m.

Until Resi4, Anderson's career never recovered. Apart from Aliens Vs Predator he has never had a film makes as much as his first foray Mortal Kombat.

May rent this film from Lovefilm when it becomes available. Would love to see the Blade Runner team of Peoples and Scott re-team to have made this film rather than Anderson.

Strevlac · 07-20-2011, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SonOfTorah

Wasn't this the film that trashed Anderson's career? From what i remember, Soldier cost $70m to make and made $10m! It went straight to video in the UK, and the next thing that Anderson made was a television film called 'The Sight' before finally convincing an Indie studio to let him make Resident Evil 1 for a mere $30m.

Until Resi4, Anderson's career never recovered. Apart from Aliens Vs Predator he has never had a film makes as much as his first foray Mortal Kombat.

May rent this film from Lovefilm when it becomes available. Would love to see the Blade Runner team of Peoples and Scott re-team to have made this film rather than Anderson.

Didn't he do Predator 2? Wasn't that before Mortal Kombat?

HD Goofnut · 07-20-2011, 03:24 PM

Here you go guys: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0027271/

IMHO Soldier and Event Horizon are still his best films.

kdo · 07-21-2011, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by SonOfTorah

Wasn't this the film that trashed Anderson's career? From what i remember, Soldier cost $70m to make and made $10m!

Yes, it was a Box-Office failure. According to IMDB, estimated budget was $75 million, and it only recouped $14.5 million. It is my opinion that "Soldier" was hamstrung by an extremely poor marketing/advertising campaign, including one of the worst theatrical trailers I've ever seen. I vividly recall seeing the preview prior to the film's release back in 1998, and I literally laughed at how bad it was (especially when the White Zombie song kicked in), and remember saying to myself that there was no way I'd be going to see it when it came out.

It wasn't until I saw it on TV about a year later, that I realized what I'd missed. I was completely blown away by how good of a movie it was, and it instantly became one of my favorites. I don't think many people who have seen this film, dig deep enough into its psychological aspects, which I personally find fascinating.

wafi · 07-22-2011, 05:55 PM

My first dvd! Def getting it!

MarcelS1 · 07-23-2011, 07:43 AM

Probably no surprise to anyone, received it last week and tested it, it's plays region B also.

07-14-2011, 07:45 AM	#27
MoviesandSGs Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:USA Blu-ray collection:110 Blu-ray reviews:41	Great I am very happy about this Release :) I have had Soldier for years on DVD. I just love this movie. Yea its not Horror. No Cursing and Blood and Guts. Just kik ass Kurt Russell. I love his role in this. I strongly recommend a blind buy on this if you can get it. I am sorta worried ill miss it. I noticed that the Blu ray Case appears to be a good one. Not a shrimp case. You see you cant stack the shrimp cases. It will wear them out. So Source Code and Solider on the 26th. That should be a nice day.

07-12-2011, 05:44 PM	#21
TylerDurden Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Seven seas Blu-ray collection:1007 Trading Score:32	Its Kurt Russell so of course I'll be buying it. Throw in guns and space and it's a no-brainer.

07-12-2011, 05:53 PM	#22
Jompa Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2010 Location:Bodø, Norway 4K collection:201 Blu-ray collection:880 Blu-ray reviews:78	I hope to see reviews soon.

07-12-2011, 08:22 PM	#24
MarcelS1 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Mar 2011 Location:Netherlands 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:577 DVD collection:132 Blu-ray reviews:26	Pre-ordered it today

07-12-2011, 08:31 PM	#25
Al_The_Strange Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Out there...past them trees... Home Theater Gallery:126 4K collection:1140 Blu-ray collection:4958 DVD collection:530 Digital collection:1013 Blu-ray reviews: 132 Trading Score:32	Had this ordered months ago. Can't wait to see how the trash planet looks in high-def!

07-12-2011, 09:34 PM	#26
Steve Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Anna, TX 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:41	I love this movie. If the price is reasonable ($15 or less) I'll pick it up for sure.

07-14-2011, 01:18 PM	#29
toddly6666 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Hong Kong Home Theater Gallery:20 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:1441 DVD collection:31 Blu-ray reviews: 290 Trading Score:61	I remember enjoying the hype surrounding how Russell and Lee shaped their bodies for this film. This was Kurt Russell's "buff" flick. He was always muscular, but this was the one where he got huge for the film. Last good film with Jason Scott Lee in it too - too bad, I miss him. And the movie has chubby Comish Michael Chiklis! They should digitally replace his jolly chubby old self with the new buff kick-ass self!

07-15-2011, 05:57 AM	#30
MarcelS1 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Mar 2011 Location:Netherlands 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:577 DVD collection:132 Blu-ray reviews:26	Pre-ordered it with PlanetAxel, got mail yesterday it already has been shipped! Just like Red Planet. Can't wait!

07-19-2011, 08:40 PM	#31
Jompa Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2010 Location:Bodø, Norway 4K collection:201 Blu-ray collection:880 Blu-ray reviews:78	4 pages with pictures. http://www.imagebanana.com/album/a8jn2pdh/

07-19-2011, 09:20 PM	#33
Strevlac Special Member Member since:Dec 2010 Blu-ray collection:506 DVD collection:207 Blu-ray reviews: 5	Ahh....Soldier. From the good Paul Anderson. He always provides a few hours of quality pulp entertainment.

07-20-2011, 08:54 AM	#35
TheWildWhelk Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Elsinore Blu-ray collection:63 Blu-ray reviews:4	Wasn't this the film that trashed Anderson's career? From what i remember, Soldier cost $70m to make and made $10m! It went straight to video in the UK, and the next thing that Anderson made was a television film called 'The Sight' before finally convincing an Indie studio to let him make Resident Evil 1 for a mere $30m. Until Resi4, Anderson's career never recovered. Apart from Aliens Vs Predator he has never had a film makes as much as his first foray Mortal Kombat. May rent this film from Lovefilm when it becomes available. Would love to see the Blade Runner team of Peoples and Scott re-team to have made this film rather than Anderson.

07-20-2011, 03:24 PM	#37
HD Goofnut Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Far, Far Away Home Theater Gallery:114 4K collection:743 Blu-ray collection:2371 DVD collection:128 MA collection:751 Digital collection:1093 Prime collection:598 Blu-ray reviews:133 Trading Score:39	Here you go guys: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0027271/ IMHO Soldier and Event Horizon are still his best films.

07-22-2011, 05:55 PM	#39
wafi Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:along the beltway Home Theater Gallery:26 Blu-ray collection:384 Blu-ray reviews: 11 Trading Score:4	My first dvd! Def getting it!

07-23-2011, 07:43 AM	#40
MarcelS1 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Mar 2011 Location:Netherlands 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:577 DVD collection:132 Blu-ray reviews:26	Probably no surprise to anyone, received it last week and tested it, it's plays region B also.

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