The Piano (1993) Jan 20th 2014 - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

Cvalda · 05-27-2014, 09:19 PM

There's obviously been some teal added, but that transfer actually doesn't look much different from the 35mm print I saw at the MoMA a few years back. Price is kinda steep at the moment, but will definitely be importing this once it drops. Those subtitles for the Maori scenes make this a no-brainer over the half-assed Miramax US release.

JackTwist · 05-27-2014, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Cvalda

There's obviously been some teal added, but that transfer actually doesn't look much different from the 35mm print I saw at the MoMA a few years back. Price is kinda steep at the moment, but will definitely be importing this once it drops. Those subtitles for the Maori scenes make this a no-brainer over the half-assed Miramax US release.

I can't believe how high the price is considering the standard packaging on the release. It currently holds a premium price tag. I'd have probably waited but I pre-ordered during the initial period when it was still set to release in January and was a much lower price. After the delay, the price sky-rocketed. Regarding the teal, it is a slight deviation from the current blu-ray release in terms of the shade of blue during those particular sequences, but honestly, I trust little from the Lionsgate release with the blown-out contrast and lack of film grain. I couldn't get over how natural the grain looks on the Studio Canal release.

Rockercub · 05-27-2014, 11:06 PM

Thanks for the info, JackTwist! I'll be picking it up when the price drops a bit.

filmmusic · 05-28-2014, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JackTwist

I can't believe how high the price is considering the standard packaging on the release. It currently holds a premium price tag. I'd have probably waited but I pre-ordered during the initial period when it was still set to release in January and was a much lower price. After the delay, the price sky-rocketed. Regarding the teal, it is a slight deviation from the current blu-ray release in terms of the shade of blue during those particular sequences, but honestly, I trust little from the Lionsgate release with the blown-out contrast and lack of film grain. I couldn't get over how natural the grain looks on the Studio Canal release.

Believe me, the blues were like the Lionsgate release.
I've seen the film when it was first released at cinemas, I have seen it many times since, and also I had books and publicity stills that all presented the blues as it is in the US release. No teal.
But anyway, I'll buy this UK version too..

oslouk · 05-29-2014, 03:45 AM

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I received the release a few days ago and cannot be happier. In fact, it blew away any and all expectations I had for this release. For starters, all subs have returned for the sign language and Maori sequences that had been removed from most of the recent releases. The image quality far surpasses the Lionsgate release to the point that I'd label it near reference quality. Its obviously a newer restoration of a print in very good condition. Some of the color scheme is slightly different from the US release but it mirrors the European prints that you can find in earlier trailers for the film. With all of the special features, I'd be curious to know if this was director approved or not. I admire this film more than almost any other and to have this beautiful picture quality was unexpected. The issue of being teal-ified I don't think are warranted but perhaps I'm not the best judge on that issue. The 5.1 mix is also unexpectedly enveloping in a way that transcends previous experiences with the film. I say if you can play region B, purchase away. STRONG RECOMMENDATION.

Edit: Maori.

Hey TVM for this review and good news ref the maori subtitles issue. Shame about the teal but will definately purchase this edition as I don't own this great film in any format at the mo....will definately wait for a price drop though which WILL certainly happen !

Jerry_Dam · 05-29-2014, 11:55 AM

Can anyone tell me if it's the same transfer as the German edition?

filmmusic · 05-29-2014, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Jerry_Dam

Can anyone tell me if it's the same transfer as the German edition?

I would bet that it is, since it's the same studio that released it.
It can't have released another version in another country.

cyeingst · 05-29-2014, 08:57 PM

Is this release region B locked ?

Jerry_Dam · 05-30-2014, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by filmmusic

I would bet that it is, since it's the same studio that released it.
It can't have released another version in another country.

Yeah but I've seen some Studio Canal Blu-rays that were different in France and Germany for instance...

filmmusic · 05-30-2014, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Jerry_Dam

Yeah but I've seen some Studio Canal Blu-rays that were different in France and Germany for instance...

in quality? or in terms of extras?

JackTwist · 05-30-2014, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Jerry_Dam

Can anyone tell me if it's the same transfer as the German edition?

I'm sure it is similar if not the same. The only question is why the delay from January to May if no quality changes were made...

filmmusic · 05-30-2014, 11:23 PM

Does anyone know if it's anywhere cheaper than amazon?
I see zavvi doesn't have it.
(I just ordered a couple of days ago Cinema paradiso, much cheaper than amazon)

Jerry_Dam · 05-31-2014, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by filmmusic

in quality? or in terms of extras?

Quality.

filmmusic · 06-20-2014, 05:23 PM

I'd like to ask this again.
Does anyone know any shop that sells this cheaper than amazon?
I want to smuch to buy it, but it's expensive still..

edit: oh, found this:
http://www.moviemail.com/film/blu-ray/The-Piano/#

has anyone purchased from this site?

aewb · 06-20-2014, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by filmmusic

I'd like to ask this again.
Does anyone know any shop that sells this cheaper than amazon?
I want to smuch to buy it, but it's expensive still..

edit: oh, found this:
http://www.moviemail.com/film/blu-ray/The-Piano/#

has anyone purchased from this site?

Yes, Moviemail are great.

stratford · 10-15-2014, 05:08 PM

Jack Twist--I have the region B uk copy here, if it is any help to you there are two english subtitle options, have you tried them both especially the lower one?

Rockercub · 10-31-2014, 09:30 PM

The price is down to £14.34 on Amazon. I picked it up when it was around £15, and though I haven't watched it all the way through, I did check out a couple of scenes and it looks fantastic. I concur with JackTwist!

06-20-2014, 05:23 PM	#54
filmmusic Banned Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 Trading Score:5	I'd like to ask this again. Does anyone know any shop that sells this cheaper than amazon? I want to smuch to buy it, but it's expensive still.. edit: oh, found this: http://www.moviemail.com/film/blu-ray/The-Piano/# has anyone purchased from this site? Last edited by filmmusic; 06-20-2014 at 05:27 PM.

10-15-2014, 05:08 PM	#56
stratford Banned Member since:Aug 2009 Trading Score:1	*Jack Twist Jack Twist--I have the region B uk copy here, if it is any help to you there are two english subtitle options, have you tried them both especially the lower one?

05-27-2014, 09:19 PM	#41
Cvalda Special Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Hollyweird, CA 4K collection:121 Blu-ray collection:315 DVD collection:31 iTunes collection:1 Prime collection:4	There's obviously been some teal added, but that transfer actually doesn't look much different from the 35mm print I saw at the MoMA a few years back. Price is kinda steep at the moment, but will definitely be importing this once it drops. Those subtitles for the Maori scenes make this a no-brainer over the half-assed Miramax US release.

05-27-2014, 11:06 PM	#43
Rockercub Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2011 Location:San Fernando Valley, CA 4K collection:337 Blu-ray collection:2185 DVD collection:240 Trading Score:3	Thanks for the info, JackTwist! I'll be picking it up when the price drops a bit.

05-29-2014, 11:55 AM	#46
Jerry_Dam Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2013	Can anyone tell me if it's the same transfer as the German edition?

05-29-2014, 08:57 PM	#48
cyeingst Member Member since:Nov 2009	Is this release region B locked ?

05-30-2014, 11:23 PM	#52
filmmusic Banned Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 Trading Score:5	Does anyone know if it's anywhere cheaper than amazon? I see zavvi doesn't have it. (I just ordered a couple of days ago Cinema paradiso, much cheaper than amazon)

10-31-2014, 09:30 PM	#57
Rockercub Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2011 Location:San Fernando Valley, CA 4K collection:337 Blu-ray collection:2185 DVD collection:240 Trading Score:3	The price is down to £14.34 on Amazon. I picked it up when it was around £15, and though I haven't watched it all the way through, I did check out a couple of scenes and it looks fantastic. I concur with JackTwist!

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