Gone in 60 Seconds (1974) - October 16th!! - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

coolkev1701 · 10-17-2012, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MichaelR

I guess it depends on how you calculate it. At just after the 55:00 mark, Maindrian Pace pulls away from the cops in "Eleanor". About 35 minutes later, there's a development (I'm trying not to be spoiler-ish here) that puts an end to the demolition derby aspect, but Pace is still on the run. At about the 1:35 mark, the chase and the movie are over.

I'm currently writing the review. I don't consider the video quality to be poor. The movie is what it is: cheap and frequently underlit. The extras are indeed different than what is listed on the back cover. I addressed the soundtrack issue in post #9 above.

Yeah, that sounds about right. I remember this movie as having one of the longest car chases in cinematic history.

shawnduhast · 10-17-2012, 08:01 PM

Look forward to your review Michael

- pls post a link to it in this thread.

Metal Damage, Brain Damage...Are you listening Bronze? I am the Nightrider. I'm a Fuel Injected Suicide Machine......

Adam_ME · 10-17-2012, 08:27 PM

That sucks that they won't include the original soundtrack. Why not give us a choice? I had the VHS a long time ago but sold it.

davewhit · 10-17-2012, 11:12 PM

Could some put a picture of the back cover on here

Torrente · 10-18-2012, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Monroville

In regards to this particular screencap:

[Show spoiler]

Look at the focus: it's set for the mid-ground. It appears that the problem isn't the mastering of the film, but the competency of the original DP.

Does this forum support a thumbnail option?

Yes it's absolutely unfair to say that the BD looks like crap and to take this screenshot as an example!
This shot has always been out of focus.

As for the other screenshot I found it pretty good. It's probably the best this movie will ever look on BD if you take into account the kind of amateurish crew who shot it

I'm looking forward to read a full review about this.
With screenshots if possible.
It's really too bad about the soundtrack 'though.
The so-called remastered audio track is one of the ugliest I've listened to... ever! It ruins the atmosphere completely. Not that the film is good, but still it deserves better than this soup.

MichaelR · 10-18-2012, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shawnduhast

pls post a link to it in this thread.

As requested.

Gone in 60 Seconds (1974) Blu-ray review

Crimson King · 10-18-2012, 05:26 AM

I wonder if they release Junkman, Deadline Auto Theft, and Gone in 60 2 on blu in the future, will they have redone soundtracks as well?

I only had the 2000 DVD of the classic 1st film

kemcha · 10-18-2012, 06:44 AM

I can't believe that this classic is finally getting a release. I remember watching the original back in the 70's when it was released and it had been one of my dad's (may he rest in peace) favorite movies ... it's still remains one of my favorites.

That chase, which is the longest chase in Hollywood cinema, is still talked about to this very day and this is the film that everyone remembers, not that bastardized (pardon my language) piece of crap that starred Nicholas Cage. This was cinema was all about. The biggest draw for the film though, was theft of O.J. Simpsons car in the film (at least, I think it was).

I just cannot believe this wonderful classic is finally coming to Blu-ray. I hope the quality of this film on Blu-ray is worth it.

AlanUK · 10-18-2012, 08:12 PM

I have this on DVD & it is a excellent film, it is well worth picking up, not sure about the blu-ray quality as i have not seen it, but you shouldn't dismiss a very good film because the image/audio may not be 100%.

Blu Titan · 10-18-2012, 08:40 PM

Excited about this purchase. $7.99 at Beat Buy after the Upgrade and Save coupon was applied. A blind buy, but I am sure I will enjoy it

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shawnduhast · 10-18-2012, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MichaelR

As requested.

Gone in 60 Seconds (1974) Blu-ray review

Thank you very much - an excellent review Michael

For me the audio is a deal breaker much as I really love this film and saw it multiple times upon it's original release here in England as a teenager BUT not only is it not DTS-MA not even full bitrate DTS but only half bit rate 765 dts of the awful muzak dirge dub DVD soundtrack.

Micheal also the end credits have been changed as well. It does not freeze in the original but keeps rolling and stays with the lowrider till the end of the credits as they all get out of the over heated car...

I have the DVD and that's enough until if ever this film gets a proper release.

Shame...

oscarmerkx · 10-18-2012, 09:18 PM

Another 1970s film I have not yet seen

kemcha · 10-19-2012, 12:17 AM

You should really check this movie out ... it's one of the rare treasures that came out of the 70's.

shawnduhast · 10-19-2012, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kemcha

You should really check this movie out ... it's one of the rare treasures that came out of the 70's.

I really do agree with that - shame it's had a "George Lucas" done on it

kemcha · 10-19-2012, 02:19 PM

Well, not really. George Lucas didn't go back and remake the entire film, he just added new scenes to his movie trilogy. With Gone in Sixty Seconds, they completely remade the film.

I just can't wait to get this original classic.

Gone in 60 Seconds, the original 1974 film, is a movie that deserves, or should I say, should be a required film for everyone's collection. It's truly a classic, much in the lines of American Graffiti and Bullitt. These are American Classics and I'd definitely like to see a fully digitized restore version of the film.

shawnduhast · 10-19-2012, 03:47 PM

I'm not talking about the very poor remake with NC but about the 1974 original which now has a different soundtrack and a new ending

kemcha · 10-19-2012, 04:16 PM

Long as the quality is acceptable, that's all I care about. A decent version of this movie on Blu-ray is all I want ... lols

ImportFanatic · 10-20-2012, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kemcha

Long as the quality is acceptable, that's all I care about. A decent version of this movie on Blu-ray is all I want ... lols

Just how much of a movie can be changed before you finally can't accept it?

jetthead · 10-20-2012, 02:19 AM

I plan on picking up this movie and Bullitt from Best Buy tomorrow (last day of U&S promo). Having never seen the original Gone In 60 Seconds, the changes will be lost on me so I feel it'll be worth my $7.99.

Blu Titan · 10-20-2012, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jetthead

I plan on picking up this movie and Bullitt from Best Buy tomorrow (last day of U&S promo). Having never seen the original Gone In 60 Seconds, the changes will be lost on me so I feel it'll be worth my $7.99.

Good point. I am not one for revisionism, but this was a blind buy for me.

10-17-2012, 08:01 PM	#22
shawnduhast Junior Member Member since:Oct 2011 Location:Surrey, England.	Look forward to your review Michael - pls post a link to it in this thread. Metal Damage, Brain Damage...Are you listening Bronze? I am the Nightrider. I'm a Fuel Injected Suicide Machine...... Last edited by shawnduhast; 10-17-2012 at 09:03 PM.

10-17-2012, 08:27 PM	#23
Adam_ME Blu-ray Knight Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Katy, TX 4K collection:1220 Blu-ray collection:2102 DVD collection:83 Digital collection:5038 iTunes collection:272 Prime collection:312 Trading Score:695	That sucks that they won't include the original soundtrack. Why not give us a choice? I had the VHS a long time ago but sold it.

10-17-2012, 11:12 PM	#24
davewhit Active Member Member since:Oct 2012 Location:Liverpool, England 4K collection:84 Blu-ray collection:460 DVD collection:263 Blu-ray reviews:5	Could some put a picture of the back cover on here

10-18-2012, 05:26 AM	#27
Crimson King Blu-ray Prince Member since:Oct 2009 Blu-ray reviews: 19 Trading Score:683	I wonder if they release Junkman, Deadline Auto Theft, and Gone in 60 2 on blu in the future, will they have redone soundtracks as well? I only had the 2000 DVD of the classic 1st film

10-18-2012, 06:44 AM	#28
kemcha Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Michigan, USA 4K collection:18 Blu-ray collection:344 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:32	I can't believe that this classic is finally getting a release. I remember watching the original back in the 70's when it was released and it had been one of my dad's (may he rest in peace) favorite movies ... it's still remains one of my favorites. That chase, which is the longest chase in Hollywood cinema, is still talked about to this very day and this is the film that everyone remembers, not that bastardized (pardon my language) piece of crap that starred Nicholas Cage. This was cinema was all about. The biggest draw for the film though, was theft of O.J. Simpsons car in the film (at least, I think it was). I just cannot believe this wonderful classic is finally coming to Blu-ray. I hope the quality of this film on Blu-ray is worth it.

10-18-2012, 08:12 PM	#29
AlanUK Senior Member Member since:Nov 2011 Location:England 4K collection:220 Blu-ray collection:731 DVD collection:109	I have this on DVD & it is a excellent film, it is well worth picking up, not sure about the blu-ray quality as i have not seen it, but you shouldn't dismiss a very good film because the image/audio may not be 100%.

10-18-2012, 08:40 PM	#30
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	Excited about this purchase. $7.99 at Beat Buy after the Upgrade and Save coupon was applied. A blind buy, but I am sure I will enjoy it .

10-18-2012, 09:18 PM	#32
oscarmerkx Active Member Member since:May 2010 Location:Glasgow, Scotland Blu-ray collection:93	Another 1970s film I have not yet seen

10-19-2012, 12:17 AM	#33
kemcha Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Michigan, USA 4K collection:18 Blu-ray collection:344 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:32	You should really check this movie out ... it's one of the rare treasures that came out of the 70's.

10-19-2012, 02:19 PM	#35
kemcha Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Michigan, USA 4K collection:18 Blu-ray collection:344 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:32	Well, not really. George Lucas didn't go back and remake the entire film, he just added new scenes to his movie trilogy. With Gone in Sixty Seconds, they completely remade the film. I just can't wait to get this original classic. Gone in 60 Seconds, the original 1974 film, is a movie that deserves, or should I say, should be a required film for everyone's collection. It's truly a classic, much in the lines of American Graffiti and Bullitt. These are American Classics and I'd definitely like to see a fully digitized restore version of the film.

10-19-2012, 03:47 PM	#36
shawnduhast Junior Member Member since:Oct 2011 Location:Surrey, England.	I'm not talking about the very poor remake with NC but about the 1974 original which now has a different soundtrack and a new ending

10-19-2012, 04:16 PM	#37
kemcha Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Michigan, USA 4K collection:18 Blu-ray collection:344 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:32	Long as the quality is acceptable, that's all I care about. A decent version of this movie on Blu-ray is all I want ... lols

10-20-2012, 02:19 AM	#39
jetthead Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Ohio USA 4K collection:29 Blu-ray collection:2101 DVD collection:39 Trading Score:10	I plan on picking up this movie and Bullitt from Best Buy tomorrow (last day of U&S promo). Having never seen the original Gone In 60 Seconds, the changes will be lost on me so I feel it'll be worth my $7.99.

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