Sophie's Choice (1982) (Collector's Edition)

[James Luckard]

Originally Posted by cmac

We are moving the release to 2014 to secure more extras.

Thanks for the heads up! I was hoping it was just a delay and not a cancellation, glad to hear it's being delayed for a very good reason.

[toddly6666]

I just got the Hong Kong Bluray - very good video and audio quality finally. English subtitles pop up during the German dialogue.

This movie has got to be the most uncomfortable third-wheel movie I've ever seen. The Peter MacNicol character, Jesus Christ, give a couple some space!

[vraytchev]

Can anyone confirm that the German release is Region Free? I know it is Universal, but thought I'd check. In addition, are there any special features? Thanks.

[Ufacat]

Yes, the German release is region free. It also comes with a variety of foreign language options. Interestingly, Streep did the dubbing for the French release of the film and it is included.
The only special features are TV spots advertising the film's release and a theatrical trailer. But the transfer is solid, clear (with some inherent softness) and looks quite as I remembered it in theatrical presentations.

[Phil92]

A young Kevin Kline in HD.

[ditcin]

I have the UK ITV release of CAPRICORN ONE. Although there are no Bonus Features the PQ is very nice. I'm a bit disappointed however with the sound. There is some distortion and breakup as if it were recorded too high - and this is during dialog sequences. The film was release, selectively, in 4track stereo & 6track in bumped up 70mm, but who knows what elements were used for the transfer. An audio upgrade is needed - Jerry Goldsmith's score is incredible.
Also, another ITC film that might be part of the package, THE COMPANY OF WOLVES is another ITV release. That master is also very nice with a 2.0 Dolby Surround mix (the original mix). But again, no extras. I really like this film and hope it also gets a North American release. Too many people have forgotten it and only aware of the newer rip-off RED RIDING HOOD.
- Scott B.

[Impossible]

I have the Spanish Sophie's Choice (Universal) and blown through a projector the PQ is VERY mediocre. It's extremely soft and doesn't look much better than the dvd. Maybe on smaller sets it looks ok, but it is pretty bad IMHO.

[Akijama]

Release date: April 29, 2014

[Infernal King]

I've been wanting to see this movie for a long time but can't stand the DVD's non-anamorphic widescreen "keyhole" look so I've held off on watching it. Glad to hear I'll have another option in a few months!

[robocop35]

Oh my lord can't wait for this I love this flim it's in my top 100 of all-time!

[Daytripper]

Originally Posted by Impossible

I have the Spanish Sophie's Choice (Universal) and blown through a projector the PQ is VERY mediocre. It's extremely soft and doesn't look much better than the dvd. Maybe on smaller sets it looks ok, but it is pretty bad IMHO.

Caught this in HD recently on some movie channel and I agree, the PQ was pretty terrible.

[Catastrophe]

Any word on special features yet?

[Akijama]

Extra(s):

Brand new roundtable interview with: Meryl Streep, Kevin Kline, Donald Laventhall (director Alan Pakula's assistant during the film), Hanna Pakula (director Alan Pakula's widow), Rose Styron (the widow of the novel's author, William Styron) and moderator Boaty Boatwright.

[James Luckard]

Originally Posted by Akijama

Extra(s):

Brand new roundtable interview with: Meryl Streep, Kevin Kline, Donald Laventhall (director Alan Pakula's assistant during the film), Hanna Pakula (director Alan Pakula's widow), Rose Styron (the widow of the novel's author, William Styron) and moderator Boaty Boatwright.

If this is what held up the BD, it was definitely worth it. I hope they have the 1990s retrospective doc and the Pakula commentary that were on the DVD as well.

[JMK]

Sophie's Choice Blu-ray Review

[Nailwraps]

Is the original Universal logo still intact?

[James Luckard]

Originally Posted by JMK

Sophie's Choice Blu-ray Review

Dang! They dumped the hour-long documentary from the DVD, I'll have to keep that as well. Still glad to see this make it to BD, never expected it to.

[gosabres1984]

I wonder what the chances of Walmart, Best Buy or Target getting this in store?

[spanky87]

Anyone else notice a permanent oval shaped mark on the bottom center of transfer?

[oliver_67]

Originally Posted by Poya

Finally! This is one of my all-time favorite films. If the best performance by an actor is Robert De Niro in Raging Bull, then the best performance by an actress is certainly Meryl Streep in here.

Falconetti (the passion of Joan Arc)
Masina (Nights of Cabiria & La Strada)
Lange (Frances)
Watson (Breaking the waves)

beg to differ.