Jane Eyre (2011) - August 16th

[adamhopelies]

Originally Posted by TwelveMind

Bravo Alliance, you've finally done something right. I very much prefer the Canadian cover for this disc. Same content, better artwork imo.
@ BluPix This is confirmed because I now hold a copy in my hand. Cheers.

Is this the same disc as the US release? Do you know if its locked? Does it have French text on the spine? Apologies for all the questions! Thanks.

[G:Box]

Be careful, this is an alliance release, could backfire on ya.

[TwelveMind]

Originally Posted by adamhopelies

Is this the same disc as the US release? Do you know if its locked? Does it have French text on the spine? Apologies for all the questions! Thanks.

The front cover is exactly like the photo attached. It's essentially the theatrical poster with the names of the actors. Not a single French word. As for the spine and back cover, I'll have to get back to you tonight. I'm not at home right now and will have to check when I get back.

[Veronica Mars]

I was going to hold off on this, but I really like the Canadian artwork. Can someone please recommend an online place to order this with a decent price and good reputation? Amazon.ca is on the expensive side, but I could make it happen but the last time I checked they're charging around $10 just for shipping for some reason. It's like 1/3 that price to order a single blu ray from the United Kingdom. $36+ for this just doesn't work for me. Anyone know where I can get a good deal? Thanks.

[TwelveMind]

Originally Posted by adamhopelies

Is this the same disc as the US release? Do you know if its locked? Does it have French text on the spine? Apologies for all the questions! Thanks.

Okay, here are the details. The disc is region 1 or (A) so basically US/Canada and some parts of Asia. Given it's an adaptation of a classic literature, the title on the front and on its spine is simply "Jane Eyre." There's not a single word of French to be found until you reach the back cover, and even then it's minimal. It's one tiny paragraph of synopsis right below its English counterpart. All the credits, review blurb, and disc specs are in English. Hope this helps.

[Veronica Mars]

So, no online places in Canada to get this for at least a similar price to the US price?

[TwelveMind]

Originally Posted by Veronica Mars

So, no online places in Canada to get this for at least a similar price to the US price?

The retail stores here sell it for $26.99-$27.99 before tax, so with regards to the US price, it's around $22.99? I don't think we have anything competitive right now. In the past, there were a couple of reliable Cdn web merchants but I never buy from them. I stick with amazon.com or amazon.ca so your best bet is probably to ask someone in the Canadian forum. Good luck.

[Veronica Mars]

Originally Posted by TwelveMind

The retail stores here sell it for $26.99-$27.99 before tax, so with regards to the US price, it's around $22.99? I don't think we have anything competitive right now. In the past, there were a couple of reliable Cdn web merchants but I never buy from them. I stick with amazon.com or amazon.ca so your best bet is probably to ask someone in the Canadian forum. Good luck.

Thank you. I might just have to not get the one I want from Canada unless I can find a better price and if I get the US release I'll probably wait for it to drop some.

[ambient_indie]

I'll have to wait till my next paycheck. I can't stand the ugly US cover. The theatrical poster is gorgeous! I'd pay a little more for that!

[adamhopelies]

Originally Posted by TwelveMind

Okay, here are the details. The disc is region 1 or (A) so basically US/Canada and some parts of Asia. Given it's an adaptation of a classic literature, the title on the front and on its spine is simply "Jane Eyre." There's not a single word of French to be found until you reach the back cover, and even then it's minimal. It's one tiny paragraph of synopsis right below its English counterpart. All the credits, review blurb, and disc specs are in English. Hope this helps.

Thanks a lot. Shame its locked, as the US disc isn't. Oh well, I can live with the crappy artwork!

[zeze]

They have it at Planet Axel and shipping is only $2.98, but the blu-ray costs $5 more than Amazon.ca.
http://www.planetaxel.com/productDetails/065935400158

[Veronica Mars]

Originally Posted by zeze

They have it at Planet Axel and shipping is only $2.98, but the blu-ray costs $5 more than Amazon.ca.
http://www.planetaxel.com/productDetails/065935400158

Thanks, but there's no way I'm paying over $30 for this blu ray. It would be the very rare blu that I would want that much to shell out the kind of cash.

[thelittleprince]

Hoping to receive my copy from B&N today! Got it for a pre-order price of $17.99 with their 50% off sale earlier this week plus got a $5 eCard for pre-ordering this title!

[Mel823]

Originally Posted by thelittleprince

Hoping to receive my copy from B&N today! Got it for a pre-order price of $17.99 with their 50% off sale earlier this week plus got a $5 eCard for pre-ordering this title!

I got mine today.

I have to say I'm disappointed by how plain the disc is. Would it have killed them to put some artwork on the disc?

[bookcase]

I pre-ordered this from B&N, and I still haven't received my copy (and I'm a member, so I supposedly get priority shipping). But I'm curious: has anyone else who pre-ordered this get their $5 eCard from them yet? I haven't received that, either.

[Mel823]

Originally Posted by bookcase

I pre-ordered this from B&N, and I still haven't received my copy (and I'm a member, so I supposedly get priority shipping). But I'm curious: has anyone else who pre-ordered this get their $5 eCard from them yet? I haven't received that, either.

I got the blu-ray on the Friday of release week, but I haven't gotten the eCard. I think they said it would take about a week or two, but don't quote me on that.

Update: Received my eCard today.

[joebloggs13]

Finally got around to watching this, and it certainly didn't disapoint. Fantastic performances, beautiful gothic setting. The story really draws you in right from the start. Highly recommended.

[manicsounds]

Okay, there is an easter egg on the Blu-ray, and it's actually quite substantial.

Go to the deleted scenes menu, scroll down, and press down after the final deleted scene, and a book will appear, press enter, and you will access a full audio commentary for the film by Rob Meyer & Ameer Youssef. (2 people who worked on the film, and fans of the novel)

So in addition to the commentary by the director Cary Fukunaga, there is a hidden commentary, only accessible by the easter egg.

[Mel823]

Originally Posted by manicsounds

Okay, there is an easter egg on the Blu-ray, and it's actually quite substantial.

Go to the deleted scenes menu, scroll down, and press down after the final deleted scene, and a book will appear, press enter, and you will access a full audio commentary for the film by Rob Meyer & Ameer Youssef. (2 people who worked on the film, and fans of the novel)

So in addition to the commentary by the director Cary Fukunaga, there is a hidden commentary, only accessible by the easter egg.

Thanks for letting us know.

[hrs2403]

For some reason I can't post a review of this disk even though I really am "logged in," so I'm putting my comments here.

This transfer is perhaps--no, for sure--the worst transfer to Blu-ray I have ever seen. Like many subpar transfers, there is throbbing crush is dark scenes, but this disk even has crush even is completely bright ones, as though the movie had been recorded on ASA 50 film stock pushed to ASA 10,000. Then, in another shot, eveything's perfect. Does anyone do any QC on these things??

I thought something might have been wrong with my ancient Sony BD player, but no. The same thing happens on another Blu-ray/TV setup.

Movie: 5
Video Rating: 0
Audio: 5
Extras: 1