The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007)

[malakaheso]

Originally Posted by AnamorphicWidescreen

Excellent film. TAOJJBTCRF is a very "cerebral" western, for lack of a better term.

I actually don't think it is. It is more of a moody/sensualist piece. The ideas in it are pretty simple, but they are obscured by the style.

[jamesdevil]

Originally Posted by malakaheso

I got the distinct impression that its reputation was improving 4-5 years after its theatrical release, but I haven't heard much about it lately.

There could be some money in a new edition, especially if it contains the longer cut, but WB won't be shelling out for it.

It had a good reputation at release. Reviewed decently and was on a ton of top 10 lists. Also got two Oscar nominations. It's biggest 'flaw' for getting a new release seems to be the fact that it didn't make anyone involved any money.

[malakaheso]

Originally Posted by jamesdevil

It had a good reputation at release. Reviewed decently and was on a ton of top 10 lists. Also got two Oscar nominations. It's biggest 'flaw' for getting a new release seems to be the fact that it didn't make anyone involved any money.

Sure, but good isn't the same as great. Unlike There Will Be Blood, there were many loud dissenting voices.

I do agree that the fact that it didn't make any money is ultimately the biggest obstacle to getting a new release.

WB just dumped it into theaters. It didn't play on more than 300 screens at one time.

[sandman slim]

Originally Posted by 20th Century Boy

I really hope this film gets a better home video release. I think the director was just being gracious during the re-release in saying the disc was fine by him (If I remember correctly). I think he was just not wanting to bite the hand that fed him, etc. But perhaps enough time has gone by that someone up the food chain will reconsider.

I'm kinda surprised none of the limited sites have done anything. Nova or Kimchi should be all over this...

[gotexas872]

Tied for favorite movie with TWBB. I'll pay $50 for a better release.

[recS-12]

I think it’s criminal that this excellent film was released on a BD25? This film is deserving of a BD-50 accompanied w/trailer, lossless audio, an awards recognition list, Director’s Commentary, or at least a Brad Pitt commentary, deleted scenes. Incredible performances by Brad & Casey. The supporting cast is marvelous as well. If Criterion could give us a better presentation I’d happily depart w/ my hard earned money. Flawless Top 10 western of all time.

[Bates_Motel]

Originally Posted by recS-12

I think it’s criminal that this excellent film was released on a BD25? This film is deserving of a BD-50 accompanied w/trailer, lossless audio, an awards recognition list, Director’s Commentary, or at least Brad Pitt’s commentary, deleted scenes. Incredible performances by Brad & Casey. The supporting case is marvelous as well. If Criterion could give us a better presentation I’d happily depart w/ my hard earned money. Flawless Top 10 western of all time.

It's actually deserving of a 4K UHD by now.

[professorwho]

Roger Deakins' Cinematography deserves a 50GB disc with bitrates of 35 mbps or higher (and not the constant bitrate garbage Shout uses). Unless a Japanese release comes out with a high bitrate (Japan is probably the only country where their Blus are always 30 mbps as a minimum), or a UHD is released, then this classic is stuck with Warner's incompetence.

[Monterey Jack]

I could easily see Criterion releasing this at some point.

[solaris72]

It's a hard life for movies released circa 2006-2008.

[lemonski]

Originally Posted by Monterey Jack

I could easily see Criterion releasing this at some point.

IIRC the director said Criterion rejected it, said they weren’t interested. Criterion do some dumb things sometimes, that’s one of them.

EDIT: I do recall correctly, see post #47

[Dailyan]

Originally Posted by lemonski

IIRC the director said Criterion rejected it, said they weren’t interested. Criterion do some dumb things sometimes, that’s one of them.

EDIT: I do recall correctly, see post #47

Too busy releasing stuff like “Tiny Furniture”.

[dancerslegs]

Originally Posted by Dailyan

Too busy releasing stuff like “Tiny Furniture”.

Tiny Furniture was released on blu-ray six years ago. Try again.

[Doctor Jack]

Originally Posted by dancerslegs

Tiny Furniture was released on blu-ray six years ago. Try again.

A terrible, pointless release 6 years ago is still a terrible, pointless release.

[cgpublic]

Well, given the original release is still available for a price under $10, unless someone is willing to pony up for something special, such as a true director's/extended cut ala Tree of Life, there's no surprise that Criterion passed on simply adding a few extras and calling it a release.

Perhaps after the deluge.

[BagheeraMcGee]

Originally Posted by solaris72

It's a hard life for movies released circa 2006-2008.

Very true. Where the hell is Little Children on Blu-ray?

[ghostsofjoy]

Originally Posted by BagheeraMcGee

Very true. Where the hell is Little Children on Blu-ray?

I was just thinking this myself yesterday!

[BagheeraMcGee]

Originally Posted by ghostsofjoy

I was just thinking this myself yesterday!

I have the DVD, but wouldn't that film be right in Criterion's wheelhouse?

[ghostsofjoy]

Originally Posted by BagheeraMcGee

I have the DVD, but wouldn't that film be right in Criterion's wheelhouse?

Yes, it most certainly would. I can’t believe this never saw a Blu release anywhere.

[happydood]

Originally Posted by Dailyan

Too busy releasing stuff like “Tiny Furniture”.

Yeah. Silly Criterion. Releasing well-regarded movies that some people like. Ridiculous.