Die Hard 4K UHD (1988)

[OutOfBoose]

About time we begin to get some information about the transfer.

[cjones235]

How F$%k does groundhog day on 4k have dolby atmos a movie that's far from an action movie but die hard one of the greatest action movies of all time doesn't have an atmos or dts:x track 😕😕

[FilmFreakosaurus]

Originally Posted by cjones235

How the F$%k does groundhog day on 4k have dolby atmos a movie that's far from an action movie but die hard one of the greatest action movies of all time doesn't have an atmos or dts:x track ����

Because Fox didn't make the effort to include the Atmos remix already done at Dolby Labs to demonstrate the technology for enhancing catalog titles. Yup... Die Hard already has an Atmos track.

This pisses me off.

[Member-167298]

Originally Posted by FilmFreakosaurus

Because Fox didn't make the effort to include the Atmos remix already done at Dolby Labs to demonstrate the technology for enhancing catalog titles. Yup... Die Hard already has an Atmos track.

This pisses me off.

Maybe they are withholding it to force an inevitable double dip on a box set?

[KcMsterpce]

Originally Posted by PrestonXI

Maybe they are withholding it to force an inevitable double dip on a box set?

It's possible.
For me, I will wait until around Black Friday (which is now like, three weeks) to see if it's real cheap. If so, I might get it.

Otherwise, yeah... I'd rather hold off getting it for now, due to the possibility of another release down the road. Maybe when the next really crappy DIE HARD sequel comes out next year or something.

[PuppetMasterBlu]

Originally Posted by bigrob

I was under the impression that the BD in this set was a new 30th anniversary edition with the 4K sourced master since it's being released on its own

Maybe.....maybe not. The specs make it seem like the old disc however they are calling it the 30th Anniversary so....who knows? God forbid they just tell us.

[dlb99]

Originally Posted by s2mikey

Die Hard >>>>>> 98% all other action films.

Let me correct, Die Hard >>>>> 100% all other action films.

It is widely considered, correctly in my opinion, the greatest pure action film of all time.

It is the Citizen Kane of action films.

[paperthin567]

Originally Posted by dlb99

Let me correct, Die Hard >>>>> 100% all other action films.

It is widely considered, correctly in my opinion, the greatest pure action film of all time.

It is the Citizen Kane of action films.

Except it’s not “pure” action. It’s a mix of action and thriller. “Hard Boiled” is considered the greatest action film ever made. You should invest in at least a rental.

[Dubstar]

Originally Posted by paperthin567

Except it’s not “pure” action. It’s a mix of action and thriller. “Hard Boiled” is considered the greatest action film ever made. You should invest in at least a rental.

the camera work and the body count alone makes it a wonder to behold.

[KcMsterpce]

That's odd, because MY opinionated list of the Undisputed List of All Time Best Action Films does not have "Die Hard", OR "Hard Boiled" at number one.
How odd.
My list is Undisputed and cannot be refuted, too!
I guess you guys are both wrong!

[Mr Anderson]

Originally Posted by paperthin567

Except it’s not “pure” action. It’s a mix of action and thriller. “Hard Boiled” is considered the greatest action film ever made. You should invest in at least a rental.

I will add The Raid Redemption to that list and Fury Road!

[paperthin567]

Originally Posted by Dubstar

the camera work and the body count alone makes it a wonder to behold.

You’re absolutely correct. Such an amazing piece of cinema. They just don’t make them like they used to.

[Dubstar]

Originally Posted by paperthin567

You’re absolutely correct. Such an amazing piece of cinema. They just don’t make them like they used to.

well, John Woo's latest 'Manhunt' just got added to Netflix and it's supposedly a return to the over the top flair that Woo can deliver.

[Nothing371]

Originally Posted by dlb99

It is widely considered, correctly in my opinion, the greatest pure action film of all time.

can I just quote this?

[Dubstar]

Originally Posted by Mr Anderson

I will add The Raid Redemption to that list and Fury Road!

and 'Machete'

[KcMsterpce]

Originally Posted by Dubstar

well, John Woo's latest 'Manhunt' just got added to Netflix and it's supposedly a return to the over the top flair that Woo can deliver.

I'm about ten minutes into it, but I had to turn it off. It's just... wow. The foley is hilarious; one of the women is walking quietly, but the sound effect is like she's a giant walking through the forest, crushing trees beneath its feet.
Acting is stilted, music is terrible, and it feels like a direct-to-video release the likes of Asylum pictures.
The first action scene was already nonsensical, and felt like a cheap ripoff of a John Woo flick.
Maybe it'll get better, I don't know. But I just had to take a break.

[DJR662]

Originally Posted by KcMsterpce

I'm about ten minutes into it, but I had to turn it off. It's just... wow. The foley is hilarious; one of the women is walking quietly, but the sound effect is like she's a giant walking through the forest, crushing trees beneath its feet.
Acting is stilted, music is terrible, and it feels like a direct-to-video release the likes of Asylum pictures.
The first action scene was already nonsensical, and felt like a cheap ripoff of a John Woo flick.
Maybe it'll get better, I don't know. But I just had to take a break.

I've read similar reactions, so sad. How the hell has the mighty fallen this hard? And then we have his own remake of The Killer coming up (which hopefully will warrant a decent western BD release)...

Seen some really good titles mentioned here. For me, Die Hard, The Raid 1 + 2, Hard Boiled, Hard Target, Mission: Impossible II, Desperado, Out For Justice are some of the greatest action movies ever made.

[js666]

Originally Posted by dlb99

Let me correct, Die Hard >>>>> 100% all other action films.

It is widely considered, correctly in my opinion, the greatest pure action film of all time.

It is the Citizen Kane of action films.

Lol. Yeah Die Hard is great, along with Raid Redemption and MM Fury Road, but they're all a tick behind Raiders of the Lost Ark.

[KcMsterpce]

Originally Posted by DJR662

I've read similar reactions, so sad. How the hell has the mighty fallen this hard? And then we have his own remake of The Killer coming up (which hopefully will warrant a decent western BD release)...

Seen some really good titles mentioned here. For me, Die Hard, The Raid 1 + 2, Hard Boiled, Hard Target, Mission: Impossible II, Desperado, Out For Justice are some of the greatest action movies ever made.

Yeah, it's strange how directors completely turn into a parody of themselves after time. This is more prevalent when they make a movie that is NOT their native language, and I understand a lot of that may have to do with not quite understanding the subtleties of language and how it sounds/is presented in a different language. The only prominent Hong Kong/Chinese director I can think of that consistently does a great job with English language movies (for example)is Ang Lee. He's an exception to the rule.

I like that you mentioned DESPERADO as an all-time action classic. What I appreciate about it is that it is not just a kickass movie, but that it cost $7.5 million to make. They gave Rodriguez the budget to make a low budget drama/comedy, and he turns that cash into a kickass action flick. That is baller AF!

Anyway.... yeah, uhm, "Die Hard."

[Member-167298]

Originally Posted by paperthin567

Except it’s not “pure” action. It’s a mix of action and thriller. “Hard Boiled” is considered the greatest action film ever made. You should invest in at least a rental.

I was just going to post the same thing. I personally think Die Hard is a masterpiece, but Hard Boiled probably has some of the greatest, if not THE greatest, action sequences ever captured on film.