Sexy Beast (2000) (Limited to 3,000 Copies) - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

KilloWertz · 04-03-2013, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by lilboyblu

Sexy Beast is currently streaming on Amazon (Free w/ Prime) if anyone feels the need to try before they buy. I definitely will be.

Thanks. I likely will do that even though I'm pretty sure the blind buy would be safe. Never hurts with the price tag being $30.

Daikichi Kawachi (河地大吉) · 04-03-2013, 02:17 AM

This is a great film. I will be picking it up.

iamnoone · 04-03-2013, 02:35 AM

I am not a big fan of crime films, but this one really made an impression. And Ben Kingsley is fantastic in it. A definite buy for me.

lolwut · 04-03-2013, 04:36 AM

My jaw dropped when I saw this announcement, I've been waiting for this to come to Blu-ray for years (not counting the terrible UK Blu-ray). Darkly hilarious crime film.

42041 · 04-03-2013, 05:19 AM

Blech, that's a shame. Too good of a movie for TT.

SwaggerJagger · 04-03-2013, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by tylerdurden10

This statement doesn't make any sense, if it's one of your favorites, then is the extra cost associated with their releases really that much of a deal breaker

While Drop Dead Fred is one of my favorite movies, I could never pay $30 for it. It makes sense to why a person would have a favorite film, but not be able to pay double the amount of money...

trip66 · 04-03-2013, 11:03 AM

Dammit! Of course! As soon as I finally break down and import the UK disc, this gets announced. I will definitely upgrade though.

Utterly brilliant film, Ben Kingsley's Logan is certainly one of the most insufferable d-bags in the history of the crime genre! He must have had a blast playing him. Every scene he's in is absolutely bonkers!

Rooper · 04-03-2013, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by McCrutchy

I am also taking a look at their forthcoming release schedule and finding it difficult to believe that many of these contemporary movies are a good fit for them.

I'll notify Twilight Time to contact you before they announce any future titles so you can dictate to them what is a good fit for them. I'm glad they have you around to advise them.

Leterface · 04-03-2013, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by lolwut

My jaw dropped when I saw this announcement, I've been waiting for this to come to Blu-ray for years (not counting the terrible UK Blu-ray). Darkly hilarious crime film.

I think the UK Blu-ray is just fine and not worth to upgrade, even I like the film quite much.

RiFiFi1955 · 04-03-2013, 03:47 PM

For the region free folks it has been released in Germany and the UK already. It also is part of this pretty cheap set from the UK
https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-B...Blu-ray/13188/

tylerdurden10 · 04-03-2013, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by RiFiFi1955

For the region free folks it has been released in Germany and the UK already. It also is part of this pretty cheap set from the UK
https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-B...Blu-ray/13188/

As others have already said, this option isn't exactly the greatest since both releases are not OAR.

Leterface · 04-03-2013, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by tylerdurden10

As others have already said, this option isn't exactly the greatest since both releases are not OAR.

Isn't the AR quite questionable in this case - look at the dvdbeaver caps?

Scarriere · 04-03-2013, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by trip66

Dammit! Of course! As soon as I finally break down and import the UK disc, this gets announced. I will definitely upgrade though.

Utterly brilliant film, Ben Kingsley's Logan is certainly one of the most insufferable d-bags in the history of the crime genre! He must have had a blast playing him. Every scene he's in is absolutely bonkers!

Well said!

I used to have this on DVD and yeah, it's a great movie. I doubt I'll pick it up though because Ben's character is such a dick, it was tough to watch. Someone you really hate!

brian9229 · 04-03-2013, 04:38 PM

I havent seen this since i rented it back in like 2001, very, very, good movie.

KRW1 · 04-03-2013, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Leterface

Isn't the AR quite questionable in this case - look at the dvdbeaver caps?

It is, but I'm used to the scope version. The other one looks wrong to me.

42041 · 04-03-2013, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Leterface

Isn't the AR quite questionable in this case - look at the dvdbeaver caps?

What is "questionable" about it? The film is shot on Super35. Scope is the OAR.

HotRats · 04-03-2013, 07:59 PM

Both ratios are correct. The film was financed by Film 4, part of TV station Channel 4 so it was framed for theatrical exhibition at 2.35:1 and 1.78:1 for TV.

If you like it try 44 Inch Chest, by the writers of Sexy Beast and starring Ray Winstone with Ian McShane. John Hurt's character approaches Ben Kingsley's for sheer vileness.

Sky_Captain · 04-03-2013, 08:42 PM

I prefer the 1.85:1 version, much like I prefer the 1.85:1 version of The World's Fastest Indian. That just looked odd, IMO, seeing it recently, in 2.35:1.

zar32 · 05-15-2013, 06:00 PM

The real "crime" here is that Ben Kingsley's unforgettable performance lost the Best Supporting Actor Oscar to Jim Broadbent.

Great film, worthy of unlimited repeat viewings!

thompsonjohn · 05-17-2013, 03:49 AM

Is this not available for pre-order yet or something? Just searched Twilight Time's site and came up with nothing.

04-03-2013, 02:17 AM	#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	This is a great film. I will be picking it up.

04-03-2013, 02:35 AM	#43
iamnoone Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2012 Location:Antarctica Blu-ray collection:41 Trading Score:91	I am not a big fan of crime films, but this one really made an impression. And Ben Kingsley is fantastic in it. A definite buy for me.

04-03-2013, 04:36 AM	#44
lolwut Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2011 Location:Virginia, US 4K collection:382 Blu-ray collection:1639 DVD collection:445 MA collection:257 Digital collection:292 iTunes collection:347 Prime collection:210 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:202	My jaw dropped when I saw this announcement, I've been waiting for this to come to Blu-ray for years (not counting the terrible UK Blu-ray). Darkly hilarious crime film.

04-03-2013, 05:19 AM	#45
42041 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2008	Blech, that's a shame. Too good of a movie for TT.

04-03-2013, 11:03 AM	#47
trip66 Senior Member Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Philadelphia 4K collection:276 Blu-ray collection:878 DVD collection:23 Trading Score:2	Dammit! Of course! As soon as I finally break down and import the UK disc, this gets announced. I will definitely upgrade though. Utterly brilliant film, Ben Kingsley's Logan is certainly one of the most insufferable d-bags in the history of the crime genre! He must have had a blast playing him. Every scene he's in is absolutely bonkers!

04-03-2013, 03:47 PM	#50
RiFiFi1955 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Albany, NY 4K collection:104 Blu-ray collection:1930	For the region free folks it has been released in Germany and the UK already. It also is part of this pretty cheap set from the UK https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-B...Blu-ray/13188/

04-03-2013, 04:38 PM	#54
brian9229 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Vermont / Steelbook™ - 481 4K collection:411 Blu-ray collection:1553 DVD collection:71 Digital collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:59	I havent seen this since i rented it back in like 2001, very, very, good movie.

04-03-2013, 07:59 PM	#57
HotRats Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009	Both ratios are correct. The film was financed by Film 4, part of TV station Channel 4 so it was framed for theatrical exhibition at 2.35:1 and 1.78:1 for TV. If you like it try 44 Inch Chest, by the writers of Sexy Beast and starring Ray Winstone with Ian McShane. John Hurt's character approaches Ben Kingsley's for sheer vileness.

04-03-2013, 08:42 PM	#58
Sky_Captain Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:17	I prefer the 1.85:1 version, much like I prefer the 1.85:1 version of The World's Fastest Indian. That just looked odd, IMO, seeing it recently, in 2.35:1.

05-15-2013, 06:00 PM	#59
zar32 New Member Member since:Jun 2012	The real "crime" here is that Ben Kingsley's unforgettable performance lost the Best Supporting Actor Oscar to Jim Broadbent. Great film, worthy of unlimited repeat viewings!

05-17-2013, 03:49 AM	#60
thompsonjohn Power Member Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Escanaba, MI Blu-ray collection:979 DVD collection:104 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:62	Is this not available for pre-order yet or something? Just searched Twilight Time's site and came up with nothing.

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