The Vanishing (1988) - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

lolwut · 07-16-2014, 12:54 PM

This is good news. I kind of hated the film the first time I saw it, due to the

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, but I wanted to give it another shot. I do prefer the DVD artwork to this though.

shamus · 07-16-2014, 01:55 PM

Kurt Russell kicks ass in this one...

MifuneFan · 07-16-2014, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by shamus

Kurt Russell kicks ass in this one...

not subtle enough

shamus · 07-16-2014, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

not subtle enough

lol

The Great Owl · 07-16-2014, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by shamus

Kurt Russell kicks ass in this one...

I, for one, would love to upgrade my old DVD of Breakdown. That's an awesome little 1990s neo-noir/thriller.

It's not to be confused with The Vanishing, though.

JackForrester · 07-16-2014, 05:34 PM

At first I was like "WTF? The DVD cover is so much better". Now that I understand the concept, AMAZING! Great job Criterion, as always

Edinburghoscar · 07-16-2014, 06:42 PM

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Such an unsettling and haunting film. Probably the most realistic depiction of a serial killer on film, along with the Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer. There's a such a great chemistry between Rex and Saskia; both performances are great, and makes you sympathize with both characters. She is such a vivid, lovely character. You feel the Rex's agony and all the sh!t he goes through, after she disappear. And that end....wow. Remain with you long after you have finished with the movie. A powerful, engrossing and provocative movie.

A little trivia:

"Stanley Kubrick thought the film "The Vanishing" was the most terrifying film he had seen—even more frightening than The Shining, and it led to Kubrick 'phoning the Dutch filmmaker to discuss editing'"

Wow is all I can say as it is truly outstanding and original.

Just love Dutch movies

MifuneFan · 07-16-2014, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JackForrester

At first I was like "WTF? The DVD cover is so much better". Now that I understand the concept, AMAZING! Great job Criterion, as always

I still prefer the DVD cover because when I look at it, I'm instantly taken back to that haunting hopeless feel of the movie. But the new cover has grown on me too, and I think it's a very cool concept for the subject matter. With that said, I don't care for the teal color, which just seems a bit too garish. I don't know if they did it to make it easier to see, but I'd prefer something a little darker in tone, to match the tone of the film better.

Something along the lines of this:

Akijama · 07-21-2014, 10:59 PM

Amazon pre-order The Vanishing Blu-ray

~~Day one purchase~~ When is the B&N sale?, here we come.

Monty70 · 07-21-2014, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JackForrester

At first I was like "WTF? The DVD cover is so much better". Now that I understand the concept, AMAZING! Great job Criterion, as always

You do have to look at the cover from afar. I was looking at it too close at first and didn't see her face. I like it.

The ending of this film still gives me the creeps.

JackForrester · 07-21-2014, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Monty70

You do have to look at the cover from afar. I was looking at it too close at first and didn't see her face. I like it.

Yep same here

Croweyes1121 · 08-19-2014, 03:53 PM

This seems priced far too high to me. Two interviews and that's it? I could see a $40 retail if there were a few more worthwhile extras, but I'm not sure I can justify a price that high simply for a better transfer alone. I really want this, too...that just seems like an unreasonably high MSRP.

MifuneFan · 08-19-2014, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Croweyes1121

This seems priced far too high to me. Two interviews and that's it? I could see a $40 retail if there were a few more worthwhile extras, but I'm not sure I can justify a price that high simply for a better transfer alone. I really want this, too...that just seems like an unreasonably high MSRP.

Wait till the B&N sale in November?

ForEver Blu · 08-19-2014, 03:57 PM

Finally!

Been waiting for a blu release of this one, plus it's just in time for Halloween.

Croweyes1121 · 08-19-2014, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Wait till the B&N sale in November?

Oh, that's the plan for sure. But it still doesn't excuse a price point so inexplicably steep. I shouldn't have to wait for an essentially bare-bones release to be marked down 50% for it to be affordable.

Todd Tomorrow · 08-19-2014, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by lolwut

This is good news. I kind of hated the film the first time I saw it, due to the

[Show spoiler]

, but I wanted to give it another shot. I do prefer the DVD artwork to this though.

The main character doesn't so much just "do stupid things" in the way teenage victims act in slasher movies, the point is that he has become obsessive to a degree where it seriously impairs his judgement. It isn't even about love for his girlfriend anymore it is about a need to know what happend as an end in itself to a degree where it overrides anything else.

Pumice · 09-18-2014, 02:01 PM

Any sign of this appearing for people locked out of Region A?

UNCMT9 · 09-25-2014, 02:08 AM

I'm thinking a blind buy of this and The Innocents.

Mr. Thomsen · 09-25-2014, 12:24 PM

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I'm thinking a blind buy of this and The Innocents.

If you like slow burners, you are in for a treat. Both are among my favorites.

UNCMT9 · 09-25-2014, 12:26 PM

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If you like slow burners, you are in for a treat. Both are among my favorites.

I love a good psychological horror/thriller, especially older films. I can't explain it.

07-16-2014, 12:54 PM	#21
lolwut Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2011 Location:Virginia, US 4K collection:386 Blu-ray collection:1643 DVD collection:445 MA collection:257 Digital collection:292 iTunes collection:347 Prime collection:210 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:202	This is good news. I kind of hated the film the first time I saw it, due to the [Show spoiler]main character doing stupid things , but I wanted to give it another shot. I do prefer the DVD artwork to this though.

07-16-2014, 01:55 PM	#22
shamus Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Trading Score:25	Kurt Russell kicks ass in this one...

07-16-2014, 05:34 PM	#26
JackForrester Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Mar 2014 Location:São Paulo, Brazil Blu-ray collection:26	At first I was like "WTF? The DVD cover is so much better". Now that I understand the concept, AMAZING! Great job Criterion, as always

07-21-2014, 10:59 PM	#29
Akijama Banned Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011	Amazon pre-order The Vanishing Blu-ray ~~Day one purchase~~ When is the B&N sale?, here we come.

08-19-2014, 03:53 PM	#32
Croweyes1121 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:May 2007 Location:Acworth, GA 4K collection:198 Blu-ray collection:549 DVD collection:113 Digital collection:373 Blu-ray reviews: 11 Trading Score:32	This seems priced far too high to me. Two interviews and that's it? I could see a $40 retail if there were a few more worthwhile extras, but I'm not sure I can justify a price that high simply for a better transfer alone. I really want this, too...that just seems like an unreasonably high MSRP.

08-19-2014, 03:57 PM	#34
ForEver Blu Special Member Member since:Mar 2011 Location:NYC Blu-ray collection:822	Finally! Been waiting for a blu release of this one, plus it's just in time for Halloween.

09-18-2014, 02:01 PM	#37
Pumice Banned Member since:Sep 2014	Any sign of this appearing for people locked out of Region A?

09-25-2014, 02:08 AM	#38
UNCMT9 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Knoxville, TN Blu-ray collection:191 Trading Score:3	I'm thinking a blind buy of this and The Innocents.

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