The Great Wall 3D Blu-ray (2017) [Region Free]

[Interdimensional]

Saw it on friday. Wanted to see some 3D on the big screen again. Thought it was a big overproduced waste of money, both on the part of the producers, and the imax price I paid. It's essentially a lot of empty spectacle. Maybe I just wasn't in the mood.

On the positive side, the pop-outs are there, the better ones seemed to be slow-motion CGI arrows and other projectiles, if that's what does it for you. The story keeps things moving along, Matt Damon doesn't disgrace himself, and it's not overlong.

[Zivouhr]

Originally Posted by Interdimensional

Saw it on friday. Wanted to see some 3D on the big screen again. Thought it was a big overproduced waste of money, both on the part of the producers, and the imax price I paid. It's essentially a lot of empty spectacle. Maybe I just wasn't in the mood.

On the positive side, the pop-outs are there, the better ones seemed to be slow-motion CGI arrows and other projectiles, if that's what does it for you. The story keeps things moving along, Matt Damon doesn't disgrace himself, and it's not overlong.

Thanks Interdimensional. Sounds like you tolerated the movie. I believe this was $150 million dollars which probably won't make that in the US, and with the minimal story (defend the wall against monsters and find their weakness), it wasn't an epic adventure but more of a war movie, man vs monster.

Yes, the pop outs were fast and very in your face most times. I jumped back each time they flew at the screen. That was fun. The 3D layering was nicely done as well.

The pacing was well done too. I didn't find myself thinking of what I would do when the movie was over, as it kept me involved with the action.

The Great Wall
Domestic Total as of Feb. 19, 2017: $18,079,140 (Estimate)
Distributor: Universal Release Date: February 17, 2017
Genre: Action Runtime: 1 hrs. 44 min.
MPAA Rating: PG-13 Production Budget: $150 million
Total Lifetime Grosses
Domestic: $18,079,140 6.9%
+ Foreign: $244,600,000 93.1%
= Worldwide: $262,679,140

Looks like this must have been in theaters prior to this weekend worldwide. I imagine China was a big part of the worldwide box office.

[Quake1028]

I enjoyed the movie a good bit, but I wasn't blown away by the 3D, especially with having Journey to the West: Demon Chapter still so fresh in my mind. But. I was glad I saw it and will happily buy the 3D Blu-ray, even if I have to import it.

[Suntory_Times]

3d blu-ray announced for 31st of May in Australia.

http://www.sanity.com.au/products/23...Great_Wall_The

[bud_brigman]

I realize publishers overseas may vary, but is Universal, in a complete ironic reversal to its name, not region-free?

[Paul H]

Originally Posted by bud_brigman

I realize publishers overseas may vary, but is Universal, in a complete ironic reversal to its name, not region-free?

Has it been tested yet? The UK's Warcraft 3D was Universal Studios and Region A/B

[Hardkore]

I had to wait until today to see this and it was well worth the wait. It had some nice medium-strong 3D.Loved the sense of depth as they viewed down the side of the wall from off of those platforms. Definitely looking to add the 3D Blu to my library/collection.

[icy hot]

Saw this today and loved it. I wasnt expected award winning performances, just cool art direction and action and good 3D and I wasnt disappointed. I dont know that Id need to own it in 2D, but Id buy a 3D blu in a heartbeat, even if its fairly expensive to import.

[Zivouhr]

Originally Posted by bud_brigman

I realize publishers overseas may vary, but is Universal, in a complete ironic reversal to its name, not region-free?

I wrote to Universal's home entertainment customer service about their newest 3D releases in theaters requesting they arrive in 2017 on blu ray 3D and they sent me back a canned response about not accepting ideas or suggestions unless through an agent. I think they have some new people answering emails over there...

Originally Posted by Hardkore

I had to wait until today to see this and it was well worth the wait. It had some nice medium-strong 3D.Loved the sense of depth as they viewed down the side of the wall from off of those platforms. Definitely looking to add the 3D Blu to my library/collection.

Great. Looks like this may have to be imported, no thanks to Universal Home Entertainment in the US from the current look of things.

Originally Posted by icy hot

Saw this today and loved it. I wasnt expected award winning performances, just cool art direction and action and good 3D and I wasnt disappointed. I dont know that Id need to own it in 2D, but Id buy a 3D blu in a heartbeat, even if its fairly expensive to import.

Nice. Yeah, fun action movie and really good, medium to strong 3D.

I would pay $30 to import it, though a lot more above that and it cuts into my budget for other hobbies/collections.

[Jay Ellis]

This movie is gorgeous in 3d. There are many instances were the 3d really shines. It was also very entertaining throughout. As usual the critics got it totally wrong. I was not bored one second during this movie.

[mredman]

Preorder is now up for 3D BluRay amazon UK! Yes!! Can't wait to get this on 3D BluRay the only way to see this movie.

[bud_brigman]

Originally Posted by mredman

Preorder is now up for 3D BluRay amazon UK! Yes!! Can't wait to get this on 3D BluRay the only way to see this movie.

I'll go this route if I need to. Good to know.

[Zivouhr]

Originally Posted by Jay Ellis

This movie is gorgeous in 3d. There are many instances were the 3d really shines. It was also very entertaining throughout. As usual the critics got it totally wrong. I was not bored one second during this movie.

Cool. I agree, Jay.

Originally Posted by mredman

Preorder is now up for 3D BluRay amazon UK! Yes!! Can't wait to get this on 3D BluRay the only way to see this movie.

Thanks a lot, mredman. That is good. Really enjoyed this one in 3D. Will the UK version be compatible with region A is the next question. Usually UK releases are region B most times...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/GREAT-WALL-...+great+wall+3D

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Oh well, it's region B. Cover art looks awesome.

[silentbob]

Its a Universal release form the looks of it. All their blu-rays have been Region Free if I'm not mistaken

[mredman]

Originally Posted by Zivouhr

Cool. I agree, Jay.



Thanks a lot, mredman. That is good. Really enjoyed this one in 3D. Will the UK version be compatible with region A is the next question. Usually UK releases are region B most times...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/GREAT-WALL-...+great+wall+3D

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Oh well, it's region B. Cover art looks awesome.

Yes it will be region free universal is region free just like Warner and Disney

[Zivouhr]

Originally Posted by silentbob

Its a Universal release form the looks of it. All their blu-rays have been Region Free if I'm not mistaken

Originally Posted by mredman

Yes it will be region free universal is region free just like Warner and Disney

That would be great, thanks.
Amazon.co.uk will hopefully fix their listing of Region B for The Great Wall blu ray 3D soon to reflect all regions.
Region: Region B/2 (Read more about DVD/Blu-ray formats.)
Number of discs: 2
Classification: To be announced
Studio: Universal Pictures

[mredman]

Amazon is wrong so many times about something like this. Nothing to worry about. It will definitely be region free.

[Zivouhr]

Thanks. Plus it's still early so they'll have time to update it. Nice to see the cover art looks mostly finalized.

[Dubstar]

Originally Posted by Jay Ellis

This movie is gorgeous in 3d. There are many instances were the 3d really shines. It was also very entertaining throughout. As usual the critics got it totally wrong. I was not bored one second during this movie.

for some reason I was expecting 'Warcraft' bad in that I was bored to tears by THAT movie - but this surprised me as well. Seeing this in IMAX-laser was a blast in not only the 3D, but the scene where the monsters are scurrying/running over the character's heads - it's there in the overhead speakers as well, IMAX-laser/12 channel sound took the cake!

[infiniteCR]

Looking forward to some listings for this one with dates soon