Legend (1985) (Ultimate Edition) - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

filmmusic · 03-19-2011, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by thebluemax

A gorgeous film visually and with the superb Jerry Goldsmith score an aural masterwork. As flawed as this film is, I very much enjoy watching this movie. I thought the TD score was awful and ruined all feasable positive elements the film had.

Couldn't agree more!
I think the Tangerine Deam score is one of the worse and most unsuitable scores for a film I've ever heard.
i wonder how some people prefer this over Jerry Goldsmith's masterpiece!

Daikichi Kawachi (河地大吉) · 03-19-2011, 11:11 PM

Is it up for preorder yet? I can only find the Canadian BD which, as always, is a rip off.

csdot · 03-19-2011, 11:11 PM

yeah im a HUGE Tangerine Dream fan, Near Dark and The Keep are two of my favorite film scores (and i even own the Legend score on vinyl) but that score just doesnt suit the film. its too contemporary sounding, a movie like that needs a timeless score. the TD score dates it too much.
i like the score on its own, i just dont think it works for the film.

IndefinentBlu · 03-19-2011, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain America

Is it up for preorder yet? I can only find the Canadian BD which, as always, is a rip off.

It should be up soon.

P@t_Mtl · 03-19-2011, 11:15 PM

So in what version of the movie is the Tangerine Dream score? I always seen it with the other score

csdot · 03-19-2011, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

So in what version of the movie is the Tangerine Dream score? I always seen it with the other score

the US theatrical version

IndefinentBlu · 03-19-2011, 11:24 PM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legend_...am_soundtrack)

kdo · 03-20-2011, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Variable_Star

Legend isn't meant to be taken seriously. As others have mentioned, it's a dark gothic fantasy. A fairy tale, if you will, and in that regard the film succeeds wonderfully.

I agree with this to some extent...actually, it has been quite a while since I've seen the U.S. Theatrical Cut, I guess there's a slight chance I may pick this up when it gets released and give it a watch, to see if my thoughts/feelings on the picture have changed...

That aside, I openly admit that the film is stunning in terms of visuals...

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I'm not even going to comment on this because you're speaking a language I cannot comprehend.

HD Goofnut · 03-20-2011, 02:01 AM

Ridley's director's cut is so much better than the theatrical cut in so many ways. I have the two disc version with both cuts on DVD and not only is the director's cut 24 minutes longer, but the music actually flows better as mentioned in earlier posts. Also, the 24 extra minutes help explain parts of the story that are lost to confusion in the theatrical cut. Of course the biggest plus is not having to hear LOVED BY THE SUN over and over at the end of the film.

Jim Purcell · 03-20-2011, 04:09 AM

Cool. This movie is on my shortlist of films I have never seen but would insta-buy on Blu. More Ridley Scott is always welcome.

And in the same month Alien comes out. Double Ridley Scott Bonus.

Travis · 03-20-2011, 04:16 AM

Great news! Never had the DVD, was always too pricey. Will be getting this for sure!

Any news on Willow?

kdo · 03-20-2011, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Ridley's director's cut is so much better than the theatrical cut in so many ways. I have the two disc version with both cuts on DVD and not only is the director's cut 24 minutes longer, but the music actually flows better as mentioned in earlier posts. Also, the 24 extra minutes help explain parts of the story that are lost to confusion in the theatrical cut. Of course the biggest plus is not having to hear LOVED BY THE SUN over and over at the end of the film.

I disagree. I think that while the DC is a slightly (and I mean ever so slightly) better film in terms of content, I'd much rather watch the U.S. theatrical cut (it's faster, the DC getting dreadfully slow at points, and the Tangerine Dream score is light years ahead of Goldsmith's work in my opinion). As I've said before, certainly no offense to Goldsmith, he's one of the greatest film composers ever, but Tangerine Dream's work on this film was simply magical.

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Originally Posted by Travis

Great news! Never had the DVD, was always too pricey. Will be getting this for sure!

There were several instances where it was advertised on sale at retailers such as Best Buy for $9.99 or less...I once saw it for $6.99.

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Any news on Willow?

No, but I certainly wish we'd get a release of that already, as it's my personal favorite sword & sorcery fantasy movie.

poke smot · 03-20-2011, 04:55 AM

im psyched for this. saw it 20 years ago, and its glistening imagery is still in my memory. if this is done right, legend will look amazing. what was the one with rutger hauer and ferris bueller? i saw it in the theater and never again. something falcon. oh yeah...the lady and the hawk. willow would be sweet. seriously though -red dawn please!

Dragon Tattoo · 03-20-2011, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by tuck301

what was the one with rutger hauer and ferris bueller? i saw it in the theater and never again. something falcon. oh yeah...the lady and the hawk.

Ladyhawke. It's already out on Bluray.

demiscy · 03-20-2011, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by jumpman

awesome flick. if we can get this on blu-ray then damn it, i want beastmaster and masters of the universe on blu-ray.

+1

MarkWM · 03-20-2011, 12:33 PM

This is soooo day one. Love this movie!

Pyoko · 03-20-2011, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by csdot

i like the score on its own, i just dont think it works for the film.

I'm in complete agreement on this. The TD score is nice on its own, but it just does not work in the film. Not only stylistically/thematically but watching the theatrical cut is awkward because it doesn't match any of the cuts and scene changes very well either. It's not seamless as it should be, but instead just feels tacked-on.

wonkavision · 03-20-2011, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragon Tattoo

Ladyhawke. It's already out on Bluray.

I didn't know Ladyhawke is out on BD. It is not released in the US.

miller_time22 · 03-20-2011, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by wonkavision

I didn't know Ladyhawke is out on BD. It is not released in the US.

Right, it's out soon but not in the U.S. Ladyhawke Blu-ray (Hong Kong)

PlisskenReplicant · 03-20-2011, 03:17 PM

well tank you for writting about ladyhawke. i have never seen this one, and when i read about rudger hauer playing in it, i had to go watch the trailer on youtube. i love these type of movies and im going to order this on blu

03-20-2011, 04:55 AM	#53
poke smot Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2009 Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:240 Blu-ray collection:1167 DVD collection:14 Digital collection:208 Blu-ray reviews:31 Trading Score:191	im psyched for this. saw it 20 years ago, and its glistening imagery is still in my memory. if this is done right, legend will look amazing. what was the one with rutger hauer and ferris bueller? i saw it in the theater and never again. something falcon. oh yeah...the lady and the hawk. willow would be sweet. seriously though -red dawn please! Last edited by poke smot; 03-20-2011 at 05:00 AM.

03-19-2011, 11:11 PM	#42
Daikichi Kawachi (河地大吉) Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Tampa, FL Blu-ray collection:643 DVD collection:47 Trading Score:12	Is it up for preorder yet? I can only find the Canadian BD which, as always, is a rip off.

03-19-2011, 11:11 PM	#43
csdot Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Interzone Blu-ray collection:927 DVD collection:93	yeah im a HUGE Tangerine Dream fan, Near Dark and The Keep are two of my favorite film scores (and i even own the Legend score on vinyl) but that score just doesnt suit the film. its too contemporary sounding, a movie like that needs a timeless score. the TD score dates it too much. i like the score on its own, i just dont think it works for the film.

03-19-2011, 11:15 PM	#45
P@t_Mtl Blu-ray Duke Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:452 DVD collection:513 Trading Score:3	So in what version of the movie is the Tangerine Dream score? I always seen it with the other score

03-19-2011, 11:24 PM	#47
IndefinentBlu Banned Member since:Aug 2010 Location:U.S.A Blu-ray collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:5	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legend_...am_soundtrack)

03-20-2011, 02:01 AM	#49
HD Goofnut Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Far, Far Away Home Theater Gallery:114 4K collection:743 Blu-ray collection:2371 DVD collection:128 MA collection:751 Digital collection:1093 Prime collection:598 Blu-ray reviews:133 Trading Score:39	Ridley's director's cut is so much better than the theatrical cut in so many ways. I have the two disc version with both cuts on DVD and not only is the director's cut 24 minutes longer, but the music actually flows better as mentioned in earlier posts. Also, the 24 extra minutes help explain parts of the story that are lost to confusion in the theatrical cut. Of course the biggest plus is not having to hear LOVED BY THE SUN over and over at the end of the film.

03-20-2011, 04:09 AM	#50
Jim Purcell Power Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2010 4K collection:99 Blu-ray collection:1004 DVD collection:265	Cool. This movie is on my shortlist of films I have never seen but would insta-buy on Blu. More Ridley Scott is always welcome. And in the same month Alien comes out. Double Ridley Scott Bonus.

03-20-2011, 04:16 AM	#51
Travis Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Recliner Home Theater Gallery:71 4K collection:126 Blu-ray collection:2055 DVD collection:241 iTunes collection:40 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:14	Great news! Never had the DVD, was always too pricey. Will be getting this for sure! Any news on Willow?

03-20-2011, 12:33 PM	#56
MarkWM Expert Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:The Lone Star State Blu-ray collection:863 DVD collection:185 Blu-ray reviews:13	This is soooo day one. Love this movie!

03-20-2011, 03:17 PM	#60
PlisskenReplicant Member Member since:Jan 2011 Blu-ray collection:137 DVD collection:92 Blu-ray reviews:4	well tank you for writting about ladyhawke. i have never seen this one, and when i read about rudger hauer playing in it, i had to go watch the trailer on youtube. i love these type of movies and im going to order this on blu

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