First Blood / Rambo: First Blood Part II / Rambo III 4K UHDs (1982-1988) - Page 25 - Blu-ray Forum

StingingVelvet · 10-11-2018, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fendergopher

That's about what I figured, both Lionsgate and SC seem to have gotten a decent handle at UHD at this point, going by their recent releases.

They were rough at the start but this year they've been good to go. I ordered the US releases and am not worried about it.

Blu MacReady · 10-11-2018, 10:01 PM

So the UK releases and the US releases are probably same quality overall. Are there any obvious differences in extras or anything? The US cover art smashes the UK.

Any US based member happy to pick up and send the three at $14.99 each plus post to UK? PM please, want to avoid $21 worth of tax and shipping if possible.

maverick22 · 10-12-2018, 01:49 AM

2 and 3 finally dropped to $14.99 at BB.

Wonder why 1 hasn’t yet.

rocknblues81 · 10-12-2018, 03:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cynatnite

I love one and 2. I enjoy the hell out of 3. What's strange in our household, husband is not a fan of the Rambo movies while I love them. Normally, he's the one who enjoys these kinds of movies. Go figure.

Day 1 for the set here, too!

Man card revoked.

I love the first one obviously... With the accept of Trautman. Such an annoying pompous and pretentious character. No complains outside of that. 9/10

Part II is just dumb fun. It along with Death Wish 3 and Commando set the stage for the one man vs. many silly action movies. Trautman is more tolerable here. 7/10

I never cared for three, but I'll buy since its cheap. I don't think I've watched it all the way through since the 90's though. It just isn't as good as 2, and its not as good as the first or 4th as a more straight forward movie. 5/10

Rambo IV - Pretty damn good. I own both versions on blu, but I haven't watched the extended version yet. The theater cut gets 8/10

Sithlord75 · 10-12-2018, 04:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu MacReady

So the UK releases and the US releases are probably same quality overall. Are there any obvious differences in extras or anything? The US cover art smashes the UK.

Any US based member happy to pick up and send the three at $14.99 each plus post to UK? PM please, want to avoid $21 worth of tax and shipping if possible.

Order them from WowHD.com, they are £14.73 each delivered.

PuppetMasterBlu · 10-12-2018, 04:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maverick22

Yeah I asked that question. They said it still only applies to when an item is actually released.

They screw that up constantly. Pretty good odds that if you call them you will get another rep who won't even check. I do it all the time.

Markgway · 10-12-2018, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocknblues81

I love the first one obviously... With the accept of Trautman. Such an annoying pompous and pretentious character.

Totally agree. His character and performance rub me up the wrong way. He does a better job playing the part in Hot Shots! Part Deux.

danny24 · 10-12-2018, 12:12 PM

Why did the 4th Rambo movie get shut out from a 4K UHD release? I'd want that one as well.

THS · 10-12-2018, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danny24

Why did the 4th Rambo movie get shut out from a 4K UHD release? I'd want that one as well.

Studio Canal did the new 4K remasters for 1-3, which they are releasing in other countries, as they have the rights to those overseas (Sony owns the distribution rights for 4 overseas). Lionsgate owns 1-4 in the U.S., and it is assumed that they are utilizing Studio Canal's restorations, for their domestic releases of 1-3. It appears that Lionsgate has yet to prep 4 themselves. Unless Sony jumps of 4 soon, perhaps Lionsgate will wait to prepare 4 in-house, until 5 comes to theaters next year.

PeterTHX · 10-12-2018, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocknblues81

I love the first one obviously... With the accept of Trautman. Such an annoying pompous and pretentious character.

Ah HELL no

Richard Crenna is the best thing about those films, acting wise.

bradnoyes · 10-12-2018, 03:11 PM

Bullmoose is down to $15.97 on all three. It's a little more than Amazon and BB but I'd much rather go with the moose.

indisposed · 10-12-2018, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Markgway

Totally agree. His character and performance rub me up the wrong way. He does a better job playing the part in Hot Shots! Part Deux.

Have you ever listened to Stallone's commentary? The original choice for Trautman was Kirk Douglas, but he left the production because he disagreed with the ending. They brought on Crenna as a last minute replacement, but it turned out that his last job was a stage play where he played a gay doctor and he had the same type of character inflections when he arrived on the First Blood set. He managed to dial it down, but I have heard people say over the years that they found Trautman a bit camp. I know a lot of Trautman's pomposity comes from character, but maybe it was... Something else, too...

I hope this post doesn't get taken down.

Blu MacReady · 10-12-2018, 04:57 PM

Went through the painful process of ordering these through Wow at £14.37 each (thanks for that tip off) on three separate orders to avoid tax. Well worth it though saving £15 and getting better artwork.

rocknblues81 · 10-12-2018, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Markgway

Totally agree. His character and performance rub me up the wrong way. He does a better job playing the part in Hot Shots! Part Deux.

He does fine in the sequels. However, in the original. I want Teasle to punch him.

Markgway · 10-13-2018, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by indisposed

Have you ever listened to Stallone's commentary? The original choice for Trautman was Kirk Douglas, but he left the production because he disagreed with the ending. They brought on Crenna as a last minute replacement, but it turned out that his last job was a stage play where he played a gay doctor and he had the same type of character inflections when he arrived on the First Blood set. He managed to dial it down, but I have heard people say over the years that they found Trautman a bit camp. I know a lot of Trautman's pomposity comes from character, but maybe it was... Something else, too...

Maybe they meant to cast this guy?

maverick22 · 10-13-2018, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bradnoyes

Bullmoose is down to $15.97 on all three. It's a little more than Amazon and BB but I'd much rather go with the moose.

Actually after you factor in BM not charging taxes in some states it’s chraper than Amz. Thanks for the heads up!

Dailyan · 10-13-2018, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

They were rough at the start but this year they've been good to go. I ordered the US releases and am not worried about it.

I can't wait until either studio does "Pulp Fiction". "Jungle Boogie" in Atmos?

w3aponsfr33 · 10-14-2018, 04:58 PM

There's a 4k Trilogy on Amazon france. Looks like a steelbook. Would these discs play in English with no subtitles? It's on Amazon Germany also.

Dailyan · 10-14-2018, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by w3aponsfr33

There's a 4k Trilogy on Amazon france. Looks like a steelbook. Would these discs play in English with no subtitles? It's on Amazon Germany also.

StudioCanal doesn't do forced subs if that is what you're asking.

Geoff D · 10-14-2018, 06:12 PM

Not forced subs but you could run into issues with any player-generated subs not being catered for (like on my German remastered Blu of Rambo III) if it's not intended for the English market. Thankfully though StudioCanal have the rights to these in several countries, including the UK, so their UHD discs will undoubtedly have an English-friendly option.

10-11-2018, 10:01 PM	#482
Blu MacReady Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2011 4K collection:105 Blu-ray collection:2037 DVD collection:735 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	So the UK releases and the US releases are probably same quality overall. Are there any obvious differences in extras or anything? The US cover art smashes the UK. Any US based member happy to pick up and send the three at $14.99 each plus post to UK? PM please, want to avoid $21 worth of tax and shipping if possible.

10-12-2018, 01:49 AM	#483
maverick22 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Tejas 4K collection:947 Blu-ray collection:1428 DVD collection:2 MA collection:3 Digital collection:9 iTunes collection:10 Trading Score:283	2 and 3 finally dropped to $14.99 at BB. Wonder why 1 hasn’t yet.

10-12-2018, 12:12 PM	#488
danny24 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 4K collection:32 Blu-ray collection:43 Trading Score:58	Why did the 4th Rambo movie get shut out from a 4K UHD release? I'd want that one as well.

10-12-2018, 03:11 PM	#491
bradnoyes Blu-ray Knight Member since:Dec 2016 4K collection:778 Blu-ray collection:819 Trading Score:255	Bullmoose is down to $15.97 on all three. It's a little more than Amazon and BB but I'd much rather go with the moose.

10-12-2018, 04:57 PM	#493
Blu MacReady Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2011 4K collection:105 Blu-ray collection:2037 DVD collection:735 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Went through the painful process of ordering these through Wow at £14.37 each (thanks for that tip off) on three separate orders to avoid tax. Well worth it though saving £15 and getting better artwork.

10-14-2018, 04:58 PM	#498
w3aponsfr33 Member Member since:May 2015 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:59 DVD collection:9	There's a 4k Trilogy on Amazon france. Looks like a steelbook. Would these discs play in English with no subtitles? It's on Amazon Germany also.

10-14-2018, 06:12 PM	#500
Geoff D Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Swanage, Engerland 4K collection:1348 Blu-ray collection:2525 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:33	Not forced subs but you could run into issues with any player-generated subs not being catered for (like on my German remastered Blu of Rambo III) if it's not intended for the English market. Thankfully though StudioCanal have the rights to these in several countries, including the UK, so their UHD discs will undoubtedly have an English-friendly option.

Best 4K Blu-ray Deals