La Note Bleue (1991) (Special + Limited Editions) - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

Blu_Monster · 02-13-2017, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Helter145

Possession is the only Zulawski film I've watched so far, and I consider that to be shameful, especially considering how much I love that demented 1981 film; but one of the things that compelled me to blind-buy the Mondo Vision LE blu-ray of Possession was that I had head so many wonderful things about it beforehand, but I know next to nothing about La Note Bleue so I'm a little reluctant about spending 60 dollars on it; which films would those who have seen it compare it to?

Not much to compare it to. It's Zulawski's take on Frederic Chopin confronting his death, the fading embers of his affair with George Sand, and the 19th century costume ensemble piece, laden with the rebellious energy and surrealism you'd expect from someone who made Possession (though a bit more restrained in La Note Bleue). Very good movie.

Helter145 · 02-13-2017, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu_Monster

Not much to compare it to. It's Zulawski's take on Frederic Chopin confronting his death, the fading embers of his affair with George Sand, and the 19th century costume ensemble piece, laden with the rebellious energy and surrealism you'd expect from someone who made Possession (though a bit more restrained in La Note Bleue). Very good movie.

Thank you very much for that great description, you've made it sound like a film I would really enjoy; and I think you're right, having seen a couple of clips from the film it does look completely unique, though for some reason a couple of scenes bring to mind a Mario Bava version of Amadeus, though I don't know if that is actually the case...

javi92 · 02-13-2017, 11:13 AM

The anticipation of this arriving on my doorstep is killing me.

stobbart · 02-13-2017, 12:38 PM

Just watched "Possession" for the first time a few days ago and loved it. Going to order that and blind buy this film.

fdm · 02-13-2017, 09:17 PM

Just ordered this a bit ago. I've stuck with the regular editions all along.

(Still deciding if/when to get their Possession, went for the UK blu early on after its release. Probably will one of these days.)

Jonas00 · 02-15-2017, 05:18 AM

Mine arrived today

Stunning sets as far as presentation and packaging goes, and that's saying a lot from someone who owns Possession LE! Pictures don't do justice in my opinion. Thank you Mondo Vision

David M · 02-17-2017, 03:37 PM

Jonas00, where are you located? I'm wondering they mailed mine yet.

senseabove · 02-17-2017, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by David M

Jonas00, where are you located? I'm wondering they mailed mine yet.

They're coming from LA, and I got mine in the mail yesterday in the Bay Area.

Did you not get a tracking number? They help with the

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I started watching it as soon as it landed on my doorstep, since I was home sick, but had to stop it after ~1 hour. It was far too frenetic for my half-functioning attention to follow! It looks and sounds beautiful, though. I'm looking forward to giving it another go this weekend.

themp3000 · 02-17-2017, 05:44 PM

That's so beautiful I could cry and drown.

Looking forward to getting my copy!

Jonas00 · 02-17-2017, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by David M

Jonas00, where are you located? I'm wondering they mailed mine yet.

Hi David, I'm in Arizona, package came from California. Got my tracking # 4 days before the release date.

javi92 · 02-17-2017, 08:19 PM

I'm in NC and tracking is saying next Tuesday.

newginafets · 02-17-2017, 11:23 PM

Got mine today

witchmania · 02-18-2017, 07:49 PM

Just watched my copy, earlier today. What a terrific edition of an extraordinary film. I hadn't seen this one before, and was totally blown away. I can't really understand why it's not better known or more widely discussed. The performances, the production design and the sheer density of the writing are all quite breathtaking, and the deployment of the film's more fantastical elements works beautifully. I'll be revisiting this one a lot.

As senseabove mentioned, it really does look and sound excellent - congrats to David M and everyone else who worked on this.

David M · 02-18-2017, 09:36 PM

Mine also arrived this morning in New York. (Thanks MV!)

ionsi · 02-22-2017, 10:46 AM

Special Edition arrived yesterday in Europe. What a beauty! Image and sound are excellent.

Very interesting interviews by Zulawski, Pisier and Reyre too.

ticktock60 · 02-22-2017, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ionsi

Special Edition arrived yesterday in Europe. What a beauty! Image and sound are excellent.

Very interesting interviews by Zulawski, Pisier and Reyre too.

Still waiting for mine here in Toronto.

benhoppel · 02-26-2017, 05:50 PM

Are the supplements on a second BD-50? If not, what is the bit rate of the feature film? This site claims one disc for the cheaper edition and 2 for the other but one is a CD. ??

David M · 02-26-2017, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by benhoppel

Are the supplements on a second BD-50? If not, what is the bit rate of the feature film? This site claims one disc for the cheaper edition and 2 for the other but one is a CD. ??

It's all on one BD50 on both SKUs. The second disc is the soundtrack CD.
The feature is CBR 38mbps. The bonus features are about 4mbps.

GxyExpress999 · 02-26-2017, 06:30 PM

Jonas00 · 02-26-2017, 09:31 PM

Review is up:

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/La-No...173222/#Review

02-13-2017, 11:13 AM	#43
javi92 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2013 4K collection:300 Blu-ray collection:4969 DVD collection:875	The anticipation of this arriving on my doorstep is killing me.

02-13-2017, 12:38 PM	#44
stobbart Power Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 4K collection:142 Blu-ray collection:1196 Trading Score:6	Just watched "Possession" for the first time a few days ago and loved it. Going to order that and blind buy this film.

02-13-2017, 09:17 PM	#45
fdm Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Way Out West 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- iTunes collection:- Prime collection:- Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:3	Just ordered this a bit ago. I've stuck with the regular editions all along. (Still deciding if/when to get their Possession, went for the UK blu early on after its release. Probably will one of these days.)

02-15-2017, 05:18 AM	#46
Jonas00 Member Member since:May 2014	Mine arrived today Stunning sets as far as presentation and packaging goes, and that's saying a lot from someone who owns Possession LE! Pictures don't do justice in my opinion. Thank you Mondo Vision

02-17-2017, 03:37 PM	#47
David M Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:1	Jonas00, where are you located? I'm wondering they mailed mine yet.

02-17-2017, 05:44 PM	#49
themp3000 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2010 4K collection:382 Blu-ray collection:1816 DVD collection:107 Trading Score:103	That's so beautiful I could cry and drown. Looking forward to getting my copy!

02-17-2017, 08:19 PM	#51
javi92 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2013 4K collection:300 Blu-ray collection:4969 DVD collection:875	I'm in NC and tracking is saying next Tuesday.

02-17-2017, 11:23 PM	#52
newginafets Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2010 Location:Redlands, CA 4K collection:356 Blu-ray collection:5579 Trading Score:223	Got mine today

02-18-2017, 07:49 PM	#53
witchmania Active Member Member since:Aug 2016	Just watched my copy, earlier today. What a terrific edition of an extraordinary film. I hadn't seen this one before, and was totally blown away. I can't really understand why it's not better known or more widely discussed. The performances, the production design and the sheer density of the writing are all quite breathtaking, and the deployment of the film's more fantastical elements works beautifully. I'll be revisiting this one a lot. As senseabove mentioned, it really does look and sound excellent - congrats to David M and everyone else who worked on this.

02-18-2017, 09:36 PM	#54
David M Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:1	Mine also arrived this morning in New York. (Thanks MV!)

02-22-2017, 10:46 AM	#55
ionsi Active Member Top contributor Member since:May 2013	Special Edition arrived yesterday in Europe. What a beauty! Image and sound are excellent. Very interesting interviews by Zulawski, Pisier and Reyre too.

02-26-2017, 05:50 PM	#57
benhoppel Senior Member Member since:Jan 2011 Blu-ray reviews: 63	Are the supplements on a second BD-50? If not, what is the bit rate of the feature film? This site claims one disc for the cheaper edition and 2 for the other but one is a CD. ??

02-26-2017, 06:30 PM	#59
GxyExpress999 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:US of A Home Theater Gallery:7

02-26-2017, 09:31 PM	#60
Jonas00 Member Member since:May 2014	Review is up: https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/La-No...173222/#Review

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