Smokey and the Bandit (1977) - Blu-ray Forum

Guydowood · 03-24-2012, 02:24 AM

"This is Sheriff Bufford T. Justice, I'm in pursuit of a black trans am, he's all mine so stay out of the way"............

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Smokey and the Bandit Blu-ray

Smokey and the Bandit Blu-ray Review

Bonus Features: • Digital Copy of Smokey and the Bandit (expires 12/31/2013)
• Loaded Up and Truckin': Making Smokey and the Bandit
• Snowman, What's Your 20? - The Smokey and the Bandit CB Tutorial
• 100 Years of Universal: The '70s
• 100 Years of Universal: The Lot
• My Scenes
• pocket BLU App

HD Goofnut · 03-24-2012, 02:25 AM

Like The Sting I'll get rid of my HD DVD when I can see that Universal hasn't pulled another DNR fiasco.

Crimson King · 03-24-2012, 02:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guydowood

"This is Sheriff Bufford T. Justice, I'm in pursuit of a black trans am, he's all mine so stay out of the way"............

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Bonus Features: • Digital Copy of Smokey and the Bandit (expires 12/31/2013)
• Loaded Up and Truckin': Making Smokey and the Bandit
• Snowman, What's Your 20? - The Smokey and the Bandit CB Tutorial
• 100 Years of Universal: The '70s
• 100 Years of Universal: The Lot
• My Scenes
• pocket BLU App

bummer, no Needham/Reynolds commentary, AT LEAST IS COMING TO BLU!

hopefully Hooper will see blu release sometime.

Guydowood · 03-24-2012, 02:33 AM

Smokey and the Bandit II was just as popular as the original, so I hope Universal will eventually release that one as well. I highly doubt part 3 will ever make it.

blg · 03-24-2012, 02:43 AM

A guilty pleasure from my youth. I imported the UK edition several months ago.

DetroitSportsFan · 03-24-2012, 02:43 AM

I already have the UK import, but good news anyway.

rickah88 · 03-24-2012, 03:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guydowood

Smokey and the Bandit II was just as popular as the original, so I hope Universal will eventually release that one as well. I highly doubt part 3 will ever make it.

Which is why I was hoping, beyond hope, that Uni would release the "Pursuit Pack" trilogy, like the dvd.
Oh well, I'm happy for this one...and will gladly sacrifice never getting Part 3 for, hopefully, getting Part 2.

bobbydrugar · 03-24-2012, 04:26 AM

Too little Too Late. What is it that US studios don't understand about not releasing US catalog titles in the US in a timely manner and instead letting them be released region free in other countries for much less money. Got mine from the UK region free for like 15 bucks shipped to the US. Cleopatra looks to be the next title to have this happen. Ohh well.

Thanks,
T

hidef al · 03-24-2012, 04:52 AM

WooHoo!! More Uni 100th Anniversary slipcovers to collect. Oh, and Smokey and the Bandit

HD Goofnut · 03-24-2012, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobbydrugar

Too little Too Late. What is it that US studios don't understand about not releasing US catalog titles in the US in a timely manner and instead letting them be released region free in other countries for much less money. Got mine from the UK region free for like 15 bucks shipped to the US. Cleopatra looks to be the next title to have this happen. Ohh well.

Thanks,
T

This is Universal we are talking about. They tend to drop the ball on a regular basis.

EManT2200 · 03-24-2012, 08:48 PM

I actually ran this flick as a projectionist at The Bowl Drive-In Theatre in Salisbury, Md., on it's original theatrical release. Will love getting the blu-ray release of this one! ! !

Geoff D · 03-24-2012, 08:54 PM

For a Universal catalogue release this looks amazingly good on HD DVD and UK BD. I sold the HD version ages ago and picked up the barebones UK BD cheap, but I want the extras too. As long as Universal don't **** this one up by "improving" the picture quality, I am so there. Love this movie.

rickah88 · 03-24-2012, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geoff D

For a Universal catalogue release this looks amazingly good on HD DVD and UK BD. I sold the HD version ages ago and picked up the barebones UK BD cheap, but I want the extras too. As long as Universal don't **** this one up by "improving" the picture quality, I am so there. Love this movie.

That might be a tall request, considering it's Uni we're talking about! Keeping fingers crossed.

Geoff D · 03-24-2012, 09:05 PM

Well, I won't be too annoyed if they balls it up because I've got a lovely BD version right here, it'd just be nice to have a more complete package on one disc.

Bill Clay · 03-24-2012, 10:05 PM

This is one of the few movies that it almost seems wrong to have on blu ray. It belongs on vhs on an old tv.

If possible, I'd even get it on film and watch it on an old projector.

Blu Titan · 03-24-2012, 10:08 PM

Another one for my collection

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CaptainYoda · 03-26-2012, 03:12 PM

I love this movie. It is one that I can pop in and watch anytime!

Ruined · 03-27-2012, 12:53 PM

Looks like this only contains the 5.1 remix with the new sound effects and not the original mono mix that is on the pursuit pack DVD

DarknessBDJM · 06-24-2012, 06:29 PM

I just checked out the disk last night and was surprised at how good it was. The video is really nice and runs at over 30 mbps and the audio was really nice on my headphones and runs at about 2500 kbps. The audio is one of the better ones I've listened to since using my Dolby Headphone connection.

arcadeforest · 03-24-2012, 11:38 PM

Nice. I remember my parents taking me to see this back when it opened in theaters. I was 7 going 8 and I loved it (pretended to be the bandit on my bmx bike the rest of the summer). I actually chose to see it over Star Wars (though I did go see Star Wars a few weeks later

).

On another note this is shaping up to be a great year for catalog releases.

03-24-2012, 02:24 AM	#1
Guydowood Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Guydowood 4K collection:1448 Blu-ray collection:3266 DVD collection:74 MA collection:1257 Digital collection:1624 iTunes collection:1516 Prime collection:1268 Blu-ray reviews: 4304 Trading Score:53	Smokey and the Bandit (1977) "This is Sheriff Bufford T. Justice, I'm in pursuit of a black trans am, he's all mine so stay out of the way"............ 09d330bb_image_jpg_beta.asp.jpg Smokey and the Bandit Blu-ray Smokey and the Bandit Blu-ray Review Bonus Features: • Digital Copy of Smokey and the Bandit (expires 12/31/2013) • Loaded Up and Truckin': Making Smokey and the Bandit • Snowman, What's Your 20? - The Smokey and the Bandit CB Tutorial • 100 Years of Universal: The '70s • 100 Years of Universal: The Lot • My Scenes • pocket BLU App Last edited by Scottie; 03-16-2017 at 07:36 PM.

03-27-2012, 12:53 PM	#18
Ruined Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Sep 2009 Blu-ray collection:1 Trading Score:1	Disappointing... Looks like this only contains the 5.1 remix with the new sound effects and not the original mono mix that is on the pursuit pack DVD

03-24-2012, 11:38 PM	#20
arcadeforest Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Apr 2010 Location:Sherwood Forest Blu-ray collection:917 DVD collection:54 Digital collection:92 Trading Score:3	Nice. I remember my parents taking me to see this back when it opened in theaters. I was 7 going 8 and I loved it (pretended to be the bandit on my bmx bike the rest of the summer). I actually chose to see it over Star Wars (though I did go see Star Wars a few weeks later ). On another note this is shaping up to be a great year for catalog releases. Last edited by arcadeforest; 03-24-2012 at 11:40 PM.

03-24-2012, 02:25 AM	#2
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	Like The Sting I'll get rid of my HD DVD when I can see that Universal hasn't pulled another DNR fiasco.

03-24-2012, 02:33 AM	#4
Guydowood Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Guydowood 4K collection:1448 Blu-ray collection:3266 DVD collection:74 MA collection:1257 Digital collection:1624 iTunes collection:1516 Prime collection:1268 Blu-ray reviews: 4304 Trading Score:53	Smokey and the Bandit II was just as popular as the original, so I hope Universal will eventually release that one as well. I highly doubt part 3 will ever make it.

03-24-2012, 02:43 AM	#5
blg Active Member Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Los Angeles Blu-ray collection:757 DVD collection:62 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:4	A guilty pleasure from my youth. I imported the UK edition several months ago.

03-24-2012, 02:43 AM	#6
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	I already have the UK import, but good news anyway.

03-24-2012, 04:26 AM	#8
bobbydrugar Special Member Member since:Jul 2010 Location:San Francisco CA Home Theater Gallery:48 Blu-ray collection:1049 DVD collection:427	Too little Too Late. What is it that US studios don't understand about not releasing US catalog titles in the US in a timely manner and instead letting them be released region free in other countries for much less money. Got mine from the UK region free for like 15 bucks shipped to the US. Cleopatra looks to be the next title to have this happen. Ohh well. Thanks, T

03-24-2012, 04:52 AM	#9
hidef al Trading Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Orange, California Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:1300 DVD collection:6 Trading Score:184	WooHoo!! More Uni 100th Anniversary slipcovers to collect. Oh, and Smokey and the Bandit

03-24-2012, 08:48 PM	#11
EManT2200 Special Member Member since:Mar 2008 Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:232 Blu-ray collection:966 DVD collection:292 Trading Score:1	I actually ran this flick as a projectionist at The Bowl Drive-In Theatre in Salisbury, Md., on it's original theatrical release. Will love getting the blu-ray release of this one! ! !

03-24-2012, 08:54 PM	#12
Geoff D Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Swanage, Engerland 4K collection:1350 Blu-ray collection:2527 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:33	For a Universal catalogue release this looks amazingly good on HD DVD and UK BD. I sold the HD version ages ago and picked up the barebones UK BD cheap, but I want the extras too. As long as Universal don't **** this one up by "improving" the picture quality, I am so there. Love this movie.

03-24-2012, 09:05 PM	#14
Geoff D Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Swanage, Engerland 4K collection:1350 Blu-ray collection:2527 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:33	Well, I won't be too annoyed if they balls it up because I've got a lovely BD version right here, it'd just be nice to have a more complete package on one disc.

03-24-2012, 10:05 PM	#15
Bill Clay Active Member Member since:Sep 2011 Blu-ray collection:210	This is one of the few movies that it almost seems wrong to have on blu ray. It belongs on vhs on an old tv. If possible, I'd even get it on film and watch it on an old projector.

03-24-2012, 10:08 PM	#16
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	Another one for my collection .

03-26-2012, 03:12 PM	#17
CaptainYoda Power Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Temescal Valley, CA 4K collection:49 Blu-ray collection:371	I love this movie. It is one that I can pop in and watch anytime!

06-24-2012, 06:29 PM	#19
DarknessBDJM Power Member Member since:Sep 2010 Trading Score:6	I just checked out the disk last night and was surprised at how good it was. The video is really nice and runs at over 30 mbps and the audio was really nice on my headphones and runs at about 2500 kbps. The audio is one of the better ones I've listened to since using my Dolby Headphone connection.

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