Slumdog Millionaire - March 31, 2009 - Page 7 - Blu-ray Forum

clrb15 · 03-24-2009, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Romulus

You have it? How does it look?

I saw the movie in theatres and the subtitles are pretty much like how the subtitles in MAN ON FIRE were. They are not distracting AT ALL as they are placed in strategic places where the charatcers speak.

Just watch the clip for an example:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhf2aAENyo0

Equisilus · 03-25-2009, 01:11 AM

I watched the BD of "Slumdog Millionaire" on the weekend (arrived early from Amazon.ca) and it looks & sounds great. The subtitles, as mentioned, are one of the small details that I loved about it. It's truly a remarkable film.

jimmirehman · 03-25-2009, 05:05 PM

PStronge · 03-25-2009, 05:09 PM

bizarre.. amazon.ca has it listed as in stock.. is this their oversight to the correct release date, or a way for them to be first on the block?

JamesKurtovich · 03-25-2009, 05:23 PM

This film wasn't worth the hype or the win for Best Picture. Still a good movie though.

cinefan indian · 03-25-2009, 05:31 PM

Can anyone tell me hows the short film Manjha? Its in the extras of the BD..Missed it when it was shown here in Mumbai at a Film Festival

spotnick · 03-25-2009, 06:27 PM

Awful film.

Stiny-Ray2 · 03-25-2009, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by spotnick

Awful film.

Couldn't agree more have a bootleg copy...woundn't want to see this film in HD. Especially the part when the kid jumped in the Pile of &h!t.

spotnick · 03-25-2009, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Stiny-Ray2

Couldn't agree more have a bootleg copy...woundn't want to see this film in HD. Especially the part when the kid jumped in the Pile of &h!t.

Here's why I didn't like it one bit. Now, going into this movie I was fresh, I had not seen a single preview, didn't know what it was about, and it was an advanced screening so I was completely free of media buzz and praise. I have since seen it 3 times, and here's where I stand on it.

SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER

The film celebrates the most shallow of accomplishments and rewards, game show money and the search for a pretty face. He's dragged from one shit hole to another in accordance with "destiny" to learn that this destiny must his search for a pretty girl with no discernible personality who really couldn't give a shit less about him. But what is it really about? Well it can't be about love otherwise Jamal would be heartbroken to know his brother dies in a hail of gunfire in a COMPLETELY unprovoked change of heart. It can't be about the pursuit of knowledge and excellence since all the answers that Jamal has been exposed to have been through cheap pop culture references and his exploits of American tourists, who in this film represent the "TRUE AMERICA" as fat, dopey tourists carrying wads of cash. So what if it's filled with fairytale contrivances and is too flashy for it's own good? It's overwritten, underthought, it doesn't carry a bit of social responsibility and has absolutely zero issue with further perverting the definition of "true love" to mold to our superficial and immoral time.

END SPOILER END SPOILER

Mubbly · 03-25-2009, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by spotnick

Here's why I didn't like it one bit. Now, going into this movie I was fresh, I had not seen a single preview, didn't know what it was about, and it was an advanced screening so I was completely free of media buzz and praise. I have since seen it 3 times, and here's where I stand on it.

SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER

[Show spoiler]

END SPOILER END SPOILER

I agree, but all I really need to say is...

overrated.

[Show spoiler]

robertc88 · 03-25-2009, 08:02 PM

The last two winners were far less deserving. Nuff said.

garlad · 03-25-2009, 08:06 PM

anyone know if it will be region free? I see nothing about it on the usual websites..

JamesKurtovich · 03-25-2009, 08:31 PM

[Show spoiler]

CosmoKid · 03-25-2009, 08:32 PM

I loved it and can't wait for the release next week.

Spotnick...movies amaze me for one big reason...how 2 people can watch the same film and take away from it something so different.

But I give you credit, you have seen it 3 times. What drives me crazy are the people who come in here and slam a film they have NEVER even seen and dismiss it as Bollywood crap.

CosmoKid · 03-25-2009, 08:33 PM

Oh, and I am SO GLAD the final artwork didn't have the BEST PICTURE banner across the top.

spotnick · 03-25-2009, 09:08 PM

Absolutely. If I dislike something, I give it multiple viewings to make sure I'm secure in my decision.

Equisilus · 03-25-2009, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by cinefan indian

Can anyone tell me hows the short film Manjha? Its in the extras of the BD..Missed it when it was shown here in Mumbai at a Film Festival

"Manjha" is not going to be for everyone. It's black-and-white, has a subject matter that might be something some would rather avoid (child sexual abuse) and language to give it an R rating. Frankly, even though I watched the entire short, I didn't think it something I would recommend to anyone. It wasn't particularly well acted or shot, which was what turned me off it.

But, everyone's tastes are different and it might be a cultural divide that caused some of that negativity on my part.

jw · 03-25-2009, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by iFarid

Can you tell if it's Region ABC? There is no indicator on the back cover.

hint, its 20th century fox=99% sure its locked

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Originally Posted by PStronge

bizarre.. amazon.ca has it listed as in stock.. is this their oversight to the correct release date, or a way for them to be first on the block?

they have a March 24 release date, thats why...32.95 is kida high

spotnick · 03-25-2009, 10:09 PM

I have a US copy of Slumdog sitting here, and from what I see, there is no region listed.

jw · 03-25-2009, 10:12 PM

yes thats been established already

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03-25-2009, 01:11 AM	#122
Equisilus Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Canada DVD collection:10	I watched the BD of "Slumdog Millionaire" on the weekend (arrived early from Amazon.ca) and it looks & sounds great. The subtitles, as mentioned, are one of the small details that I loved about it. It's truly a remarkable film.

03-25-2009, 05:05 PM	#123
jimmirehman Active Member Member since:May 2008 Blu-ray collection:569 Trading Score:3

03-25-2009, 05:09 PM	#124
PStronge Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:58 Trading Score:4	bizarre.. amazon.ca has it listed as in stock.. is this their oversight to the correct release date, or a way for them to be first on the block?

03-25-2009, 05:23 PM	#125
JamesKurtovich Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Alaska Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:229 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:2	This film wasn't worth the hype or the win for Best Picture. Still a good movie though.

03-25-2009, 05:31 PM	#126
cinefan indian Active Member Member since:Feb 2009 Blu-ray collection:253 Trading Score:7	Can anyone tell me hows the short film Manjha? Its in the extras of the BD..Missed it when it was shown here in Mumbai at a Film Festival

03-25-2009, 06:27 PM	#127
spotnick Active Member Member since:May 2008 Trading Score:1	Awful film.

03-25-2009, 08:02 PM	#131
robertc88 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007	The last two winners were far less deserving. Nuff said.

03-25-2009, 08:06 PM	#132
garlad AVFC Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Ireland Blu-ray collection:226 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:3	anyone know if it will be region free? I see nothing about it on the usual websites..

03-25-2009, 08:31 PM	#133
JamesKurtovich Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Alaska Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:229 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:2	[Show spoiler]

03-25-2009, 08:32 PM	#134
CosmoKid Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Nutley, NJ Blu-ray collection:82 Trading Score:1	I loved it and can't wait for the release next week. Spotnick...movies amaze me for one big reason...how 2 people can watch the same film and take away from it something so different. But I give you credit, you have seen it 3 times. What drives me crazy are the people who come in here and slam a film they have NEVER even seen and dismiss it as Bollywood crap.

03-25-2009, 08:33 PM	#135
CosmoKid Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Nutley, NJ Blu-ray collection:82 Trading Score:1	Oh, and I am SO GLAD the final artwork didn't have the BEST PICTURE banner across the top.

03-25-2009, 09:08 PM	#136
spotnick Active Member Member since:May 2008 Trading Score:1	Absolutely. If I dislike something, I give it multiple viewings to make sure I'm secure in my decision.

03-25-2009, 10:09 PM	#139
spotnick Active Member Member since:May 2008 Trading Score:1	I have a US copy of Slumdog sitting here, and from what I see, there is no region listed.

03-25-2009, 10:12 PM	#140
jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	yes thats been established already

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