Black Belt Jones (1974) Blu-ray (Warner Archive Collection) - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

Shogun MacArthur · 06-29-2024, 06:07 PM

Automatic buy, Pinky's momma didn't raise no fool now!

Starman22 · 06-30-2024, 12:03 AM

Probably blind buy this. RIP Jim Kelly

MegatronX · 06-30-2024, 08:33 AM

I'm in!

I hope Severin can release a standalone of BLACK SAMURAI, as I missed the big Al Adamson box.

Kenneth M · 07-01-2024, 12:56 AM

For those sitting on the fence about this release...

This is a masterpiece of the genre. Hands down. It isn't perfect. Far from it. They seemingly only had enough film to do one take of each scene. It's a bit rough around the edges. Some of the cast seems to lose a little momentum halfway thru, but still manages to keep it all together. You have the perfect hero stud man Black Belt Jones vs. the bumbling evil villain, Pinky, the hot Bond babe, and killer choreographed stunt scenes. It also serves as a nice 70's time capsule.

It is largely evident that this served as a template and heavily influenced Barry Gordy's "The Last Dragon". You know the movie that played on Television in the 80's/90's about six times a year on the weekend in summers with "Bruce Leroy" and "Sho-Nuff"? If you liked that movie, then you will like this one. It doesn't take itself seriously, is a hoot, and comes highly recommended as for what it is. It really is among the best of the genre and I couldn't be happier that WAC dusted it off and gave it the respect it deserves.

I can't wait to sit down and watch this in hi-def for the first time!

bongozoid · 07-01-2024, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Kenneth M

This is a masterpiece of the genre. Hands down. It isn't perfect. Far from it.

Nonsense. It's pretty much the most perfect movie I have ever seen.

Mr. Entertainment · 07-01-2024, 12:50 PM

Day 1! I hope it's not long before Warner Bros. releases The Mack and Three the Hard way.

MegatronX · 07-01-2024, 03:12 PM

MegatronX · 07-01-2024, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Entertainment

Day 1! I hope it's not long before Warner Bros. releases The Mack and Three the Hard way.

Speaking of which...

(be warned, there is a literal dog-fight in this and no Betty Ting Pei!)

hanshotfirst1138 · 07-01-2024, 05:44 PM

It's dark in here!
Shit! Where're you from? Harvard?

MegatronX · 07-02-2024, 03:51 PM

Speaking of fake sequels, here in the UK THE TATTOO CONNECTION was re-named BLACK BELT JONES 2 for video!

Those same charmers, Altas Video I think, also released BRUCE AND THE SHAOLIN BRONZEMEN as KING BOXER 2!

hanshotfirst1138 · 07-03-2024, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by MegatronX

Speaking of fake sequels, here in the UK THE TATTOO CONNECTION was re-named BLACK BELT JONES 2 for video!

THE TATTOO CONNECTION (1978) WORLD NORTHAL TRAILER - YouTube

Those same charmers, Altas Video I think, also released BRUCE AND THE SHAOLIN BRONZEMEN as KING BOXER 2!

Was there ever a widescreen release of that on video?

MegatronX · 07-03-2024, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by hanshotfirst1138

Was there ever a widescreen release of that on video?

Not to my knowledge, I think all releases just use that same 4:3 PAL master - even the Pathfinder one, which licensed it from First Films same time they got MASTER OF THE FLYING GUILLOTINE and KNIGHT ERRANT.

saltysam · 07-03-2024, 07:06 PM

i've got a 1:85:1 custom DVD of Tattoo Connection,english dubbed, it's much better than the crappy official DVD.There's also a 2:35:1 custom around but it's cut by 6 minutes.

hanshotfirst1138 · 07-04-2024, 11:06 AM

Shame. I’d really like to see it uncut OAR.

El_Fez · 07-04-2024, 04:17 PM

Yeah, same crappy print here on my one dollar discount disc from Digiview Entertainment that I got a zillion years ago.

MegatronX · 07-04-2024, 08:58 PM

The blaxploitation effect is rather spoilt by the dub, which is very heavy on the British accents. Kelly at least is dubbed by what seems to be an authentic black man, albiet one with a lisp.

zepol · 07-05-2024, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Yando

Arguably one of the best theme songs of all time. CANNOT WAIT FOR THIS RELEASE!

Does not come close to SHAFT theme song.

zepol · 07-05-2024, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Starman22

Probably blind buy this. RIP Jim Kelly

There is a lot 70s' urban street language here.
There are funny moments though.
It is entertaining movie.
A shame Jim Kelly didn't take off as a star.

zepol · 07-05-2024, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Stanis

This movie is Jim Kelley's Enter The Dragon

More like Jim Kelly's BIG BOSS.
The budget is low in this movie.

zepol · 07-05-2024, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich65

Day one for me, Jim Kelly was awesome. So glad I got to meet him, he was the coolest gent.

There is this interview you can find on youtube where Jim Kelly talks about not becoming a big star in Hollywood because of race. It's sad because he was right.

06-29-2024, 06:07 PM	#21
Shogun MacArthur Active Member Member since:Sep 2018 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:17	Automatic buy, Pinky's momma didn't raise no fool now!

06-30-2024, 12:03 AM	#22
Starman22 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Texas 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- MA collection:- Digital collection:- Trading Score:11	Probably blind buy this. RIP Jim Kelly

06-30-2024, 08:33 AM	#23
MegatronX Banned Member since:Apr 2024 4K collection:178 Blu-ray collection:2199 DVD collection:42	I'm in! I hope Severin can release a standalone of BLACK SAMURAI, as I missed the big Al Adamson box.

07-01-2024, 12:56 AM	#24
Kenneth M Senior Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:US Blu-ray collection:307 Trading Score:1	For those sitting on the fence about this release... This is a masterpiece of the genre. Hands down. It isn't perfect. Far from it. They seemingly only had enough film to do one take of each scene. It's a bit rough around the edges. Some of the cast seems to lose a little momentum halfway thru, but still manages to keep it all together. You have the perfect hero stud man Black Belt Jones vs. the bumbling evil villain, Pinky, the hot Bond babe, and killer choreographed stunt scenes. It also serves as a nice 70's time capsule. It is largely evident that this served as a template and heavily influenced Barry Gordy's "The Last Dragon". You know the movie that played on Television in the 80's/90's about six times a year on the weekend in summers with "Bruce Leroy" and "Sho-Nuff"? If you liked that movie, then you will like this one. It doesn't take itself seriously, is a hoot, and comes highly recommended as for what it is. It really is among the best of the genre and I couldn't be happier that WAC dusted it off and gave it the respect it deserves. I can't wait to sit down and watch this in hi-def for the first time!

07-01-2024, 12:50 PM	#26
Mr. Entertainment Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2015 Location:United States 4K collection:10 Blu-ray collection:438	Day 1! I hope it's not long before Warner Bros. releases The Mack and Three the Hard way.

07-01-2024, 05:44 PM	#29
hanshotfirst1138 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2011 4K collection:112 Blu-ray collection:741 DVD collection:91 Trading Score:24	It's dark in here! Shit! Where're you from? Harvard?

07-03-2024, 07:06 PM	#33
saltysam Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Liverpool,UK 4K collection:271 Blu-ray collection:767 Trading Score:3	i've got a 1:85:1 custom DVD of Tattoo Connection,english dubbed, it's much better than the crappy official DVD.There's also a 2:35:1 custom around but it's cut by 6 minutes.

07-04-2024, 11:06 AM	#34
hanshotfirst1138 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2011 4K collection:112 Blu-ray collection:741 DVD collection:91 Trading Score:24	Shame. I’d really like to see it uncut OAR.

07-04-2024, 04:17 PM	#35
El_Fez Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2012 Location:Funkytown 4K collection:49 Blu-ray collection:1923 DVD collection:405 Trading Score:9	Yeah, same crappy print here on my one dollar discount disc from Digiview Entertainment that I got a zillion years ago.

07-04-2024, 08:58 PM	#36
MegatronX Banned Member since:Apr 2024 4K collection:178 Blu-ray collection:2199 DVD collection:42	The blaxploitation effect is rather spoilt by the dub, which is very heavy on the British accents. Kelly at least is dubbed by what seems to be an authentic black man, albiet one with a lisp.

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