Picnic At Hanging Rock: The Director's Cut - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

The Duke · 07-30-2010, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

Hello Alkaline

,

I will try to get the UK review up tomorrow (today's review will be Y tu mama tambien). Also, one of my colleagues sent me the Australian disc but I still have not received it. As soon as I get it, I will make sure to do a short comparison with the UK disc.

Pro-B

Great news!

I've been holding off an order from Amazon UK with both titles in it, waiting for a review and/or user comments.

Alkaline · 07-31-2010, 04:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

Hello Alkaline

,

I will try to get the UK review up tomorrow (today's review will be Y tu mama tambien). Also, one of my colleagues sent me the Australian disc but I still have not received it. As soon as I get it, I will make sure to do a short comparison with the UK disc.

Pro-B

Excellent, sir!

Shanester · 08-02-2010, 11:14 AM

Very nice transfer and excellent xtras

5th-beatle · 08-12-2010, 09:37 PM

Is there a review for the new disc? I haven't been able to find it.

manicsounds · 08-12-2010, 11:31 PM

http://homecinema.thedigitalfix.co.uk/content/id/72865/

Deciazulado · 08-14-2010, 09:02 AM

Picnic at Hanging Rock Blu-ray Review

Dubliner1 · 08-14-2010, 10:22 AM

Extras on Uk disc are in standard definition...a review elsewhere of the Australian (released by 'Shock') disc states extras on that release are in HD. I believe video bit rate on UK disc to be higher (maybe because extras are in SD?) tho so I expect it to look better.
However, Australian disc is region-free and UK disc is locked. Looking forward to comparison review.

pro-bassoonist · 08-14-2010, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Dubliner1

Extras on Uk disc are in standard definition...a review elsewhere of the Australian (released by 'Shock') disc states extras on that release are in HD. I believe video bit rate on UK disc to be higher (maybe because extras are in SD?) tho so I expect it to look better.
However, Australian disc is region-free and UK disc is locked. Looking forward to comparison review.

Interesting. I still don't have the Australian disc to compare, but I can't see any real benefit in having the extras in HD - considering how they are sourced. This said, the UK disc looks terrific, and is clearly one of my favorite releases this year. Indeed, it should be an essential addition to any serious library.

Pro-B

Alkaline · 08-14-2010, 11:12 PM

It's also worth noting the UK release has more extras than the Australian (mostly additonal interviews), and the all-important english subs. According to cinemasquid the Australian oddly takes up slightly more disc space, in spite of the UK having more extras and a higher video bitrate. I suspect it's due to the higher bitrate soundtrack. I'm going to guesstimate little if any visual/audible difference between them. I personally think UK is the way to go here..

RogerMathus · 08-16-2010, 01:12 AM

Yesterday I received the Australia disc and watched it today. The video transfer looks near perfect to me. It easily exceeded expectations on my projection system.

Dubliner1 · 08-16-2010, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by RogerMathus

Yesterday I received the Australia disc and watched it today. The video transfer looks near perfect to me. It easily exceeded expectations on my projection system.

Can you tell me if the extras are in High Definition?

5th-beatle · 08-21-2010, 02:31 PM

I understand that this Director's Cut is a few minutes shorter, due to the fact that some scenes have been removed.

My question is: are those deleted scenes included in this blu-ray release in the "special features" segment?

wolffuncut · 08-21-2010, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 5th-beatle

My question is: are those deleted scenes included in this blu-ray release in the "special features" segment?

Special Features
* Scenes deleted for Director's Cut

The Driver · 09-02-2010, 12:04 PM

UK cover:

Just had a little look at this and it seems a great release.

toddly6666 · 10-07-2010, 05:23 AM

Well, I finally bought this blu-ray. I've never seen the film before and I'm glad I did. I like this Australian classic more than Walkabout.

Picnic Hanging Rock is a great Australian film! This is one of the best films about symbolism regarding loss of innocence, sex, and relationships. If I ever taught English or film or psychology, I would love to have a class study this film, as well as The Holy Mountain. Both films are actually simple and full of interesting symbolism to a point where it's not pretentious. There is nothing that mysterious about this "mystery film." The surface story or the "case not getting solved" doesn't matter - it's what's behind the story that counts.

What I like about Picnic at Hanging Rock, as well as The Holy Mountain, is that they both don't sacrifice the entertainment factor in order to be arty or symbolic.

The movie may feel a little long, but it's not a slow film. The way it's filmed is actually very exciting, especially with the great musical score. And a whole slew of attractive actresses doesn't hurt as well!

The blu-ray is perfect. I wish that all old movies could get such good blu-ray releases as this one.

nitin · 10-07-2010, 05:53 AM

my third favorite aussie film behind Gallipoli and Lantana. Hopefully those will eventully also be put on to the new format soon.

toddly6666 · 10-07-2010, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by nitin

my third favorite aussie film behind Gallipoli and Lantana. Hopefully those will eventully also be put on to the new format soon.

I've never seen Gallipoli (which is strange because I do love Mel Gibson as crazy as he may be)...is that a blind-buy if it comes out on Blu-ray?

darkanek · 12-11-2010, 11:40 AM

this release have slipcase or it's only standard blu ray case?
I'm asking because dvd version looks really great.
Maybe someone could post here few pictures of blu ray set
thanks

Alkaline · 12-11-2010, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkanek

this release have slipcase or it's only standard blu ray case?
I'm asking because dvd version looks really great.
Maybe someone could post here few pictures of blu ray set
thanks

It's in a standard case; no slip and no booklet. Also the case is "U.S. style" slimmer BD case rather than the thicker standard UK case.

nitin · 12-12-2010, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toddly6666

I've never seen Gallipoli (which is strange because I do love Mel Gibson as crazy as he may be)...is that a blind-buy if it comes out on Blu-ray?

Todd,

Yeah I think so, and going by my understanding of your tastes, I think you should like it. The R1 dvd is pretty good if you dont want to wait though.

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08-12-2010, 11:31 PM	#45
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08-14-2010, 09:02 AM	#46
Deciazulado Site Manager Top contributor Member since:Aug 2006 Location:USiberia Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:1159 Blu-ray collection:7044 DVD collection:4044	Picnic at Hanging Rock Blu-ray Review

08-14-2010, 10:22 AM	#47
Dubliner1 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Apr 2010 Location:Spain Home Theater Gallery:11 4K collection:346 Blu-ray collection:598 DVD collection:5 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:18	Extras on Uk disc are in standard definition...a review elsewhere of the Australian (released by 'Shock') disc states extras on that release are in HD. I believe video bit rate on UK disc to be higher (maybe because extras are in SD?) tho so I expect it to look better. However, Australian disc is region-free and UK disc is locked. Looking forward to comparison review.

08-14-2010, 11:12 PM	#49
Alkaline Banned Member since:Aug 2009 Location:FL Trading Score:1	It's also worth noting the UK release has more extras than the Australian (mostly additonal interviews), and the all-important english subs. According to cinemasquid the Australian oddly takes up slightly more disc space, in spite of the UK having more extras and a higher video bitrate. I suspect it's due to the higher bitrate soundtrack. I'm going to guesstimate little if any visual/audible difference between them. I personally think UK is the way to go here..

08-16-2010, 01:12 AM	#50
RogerMathus Member Member since:Jun 2010 Blu-ray collection:7	Yesterday I received the Australia disc and watched it today. The video transfer looks near perfect to me. It easily exceeded expectations on my projection system.

08-21-2010, 02:31 PM	#52
5th-beatle Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Brazil 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:360	I understand that this Director's Cut is a few minutes shorter, due to the fact that some scenes have been removed. My question is: are those deleted scenes included in this blu-ray release in the "special features" segment?

09-02-2010, 12:04 PM	#54
The Driver Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2009 Location:UK Trading Score:1	UK cover: Just had a little look at this and it seems a great release.

10-07-2010, 05:23 AM	#55
toddly6666 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Hong Kong Home Theater Gallery:20 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:1441 DVD collection:31 Blu-ray reviews: 290 Trading Score:61	Well, I finally bought this blu-ray. I've never seen the film before and I'm glad I did. I like this Australian classic more than Walkabout. Picnic Hanging Rock is a great Australian film! This is one of the best films about symbolism regarding loss of innocence, sex, and relationships. If I ever taught English or film or psychology, I would love to have a class study this film, as well as The Holy Mountain. Both films are actually simple and full of interesting symbolism to a point where it's not pretentious. There is nothing that mysterious about this "mystery film." The surface story or the "case not getting solved" doesn't matter - it's what's behind the story that counts. What I like about Picnic at Hanging Rock, as well as The Holy Mountain, is that they both don't sacrifice the entertainment factor in order to be arty or symbolic. The movie may feel a little long, but it's not a slow film. The way it's filmed is actually very exciting, especially with the great musical score. And a whole slew of attractive actresses doesn't hurt as well! The blu-ray is perfect. I wish that all old movies could get such good blu-ray releases as this one.

10-07-2010, 05:53 AM	#56
nitin Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 Trading Score:9	my third favorite aussie film behind Gallipoli and Lantana. Hopefully those will eventully also be put on to the new format soon.

12-11-2010, 11:40 AM	#58
darkanek Active Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 Location:Wonderland Blu-ray collection:55 Trading Score:4	this release have slipcase or it's only standard blu ray case? I'm asking because dvd version looks really great. Maybe someone could post here few pictures of blu ray set thanks

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