The Blue Max (1966) (Limited Edition) - SOLD OUT

[billyearle]

anyone got a chance to compare PQ with the German release? TT's extras are nice, but I'd prefer to save 10 bucks.

[KyotoKid]

I have both and was underwhelmed when I watched the German release and so when the TT version was announced and it was produced from a new master I ordered a copy. Let's just say it is well worth buying and is much better - including the audio which is 5.1 vs 2.0 for the German blu ray - which is region locked as well.

[tylergfoster]

I thought The Blue Max looked good on most fronts, but it really looks like the color's been tweaked in accordance with modern T&O trends (more teal than orange). Of the three I reviewed from the same wave, The Eddy Duchin Story and Thunderbolt and Lightfoot both appeared far more natural.

[johnny]

Watched last night, Fantastic PQ and Audio, Great rousing score and acting top notch, especially liked Kemp's (Willie) performance.

[Midnight Rambler]

Does anybody know if this version of 'The Blue Max' is really Region A ?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/caduta-aquil...a+Delle+Aquile

[CinemaScope]

I have the French release & it's also marked regions A, B & C on the back, I'm sure it's fine. Well worth buying, a stunning PQ (just don't buy the German release!).

[Midnight Rambler]

Originally Posted by CinemaScope

I have the French release & it's also marked regions A, B & C on the back, I'm sure it's fine. Well worth buying, a stunning PQ (just don't buy the German release!).

Thanks for the reply. For ~$11, it's worth a shot.

[Midnight Rambler]

Originally Posted by hariseldon

The back cover photo has the A/B/C logo and there isn't a reason it would be 50Hz (if that's a problem) so a high probability it's region free

Yes, thanks, I must have been or had too many 's , I missed the A/B/C logo on the back photo.

I'm going with a copy via Amazon IT, to go along with some other items. Helps spread out the shipping cost, which was only ~$12 for Global Priority. And with the great conversion rates right now, the movie is only ~$9.50.

[bluknight1]

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[BluVinyl]

Anyone try ordering the Blue Max from Japan?

[MifuneFan]

I didn't see any warnings about this mentioned here, but according to TT, there are fewer than 75 copies remaining

[AZAHID]

Such an amazing release. Here is hopping that TT will re-issue this some time next year.

[hockeyshark91]

Originally Posted by BluVinyl

Anyone try ordering the Blue Max from Japan?

Was wondering the same thing.

[Midnight Rambler]

Originally Posted by BluVinyl

Anyone try ordering the Blue Max from Japan?

Says it's region-free, and Japan is "A" anyways, so you should be OK. But it's $29+, before shipping, ie. no cheaper than TT's release. If you want cheaper and region-free, try the Italian release at AMZ Italy for $11 plus shipping. The only difference is the coverart is in Italian.

[eChopper]

I got the Japan release - released by fox

Same 4K scan as used by twilight time

Looks phenomenal

[hockeyshark91]

Originally Posted by eChopper

I got the Japan release - released by fix

Same 4K scan as used by twilight time

Looks phenomenal

Good to know. Thanks! What about extras?

[eChopper]

Rarely watch extras

[Blu_Beard]

Originally Posted by hockeyshark91

Good to know. Thanks! What about extras?

Only extras on the Fox Japan BD are trailers: Original Theatrical Trailer, Spanish Trailer and Portuguese Trailer (these are essentially the same with different VO and titles)

Also included are audio options:

DTS-HD 3.0 Master Audio
English Surround Dolby Digital 2.0
French DTS 4.0
Spanish DTS-HD 1.0 Master Audio
Italian DTS-HD 1.0 Master Audio

and SDH in English, Spanish, French, Italian, and Dutch

The case and slipcover are marked Region A. Picture quality is fantastic.

[Keymaster]

Originally Posted by Blu_Beard

Only extras on the Fox Japan BD are trailers: Original Theatrical Trailer, Spanish Trailer and Portuguese Trailer (these are essentially the same with different VO and titles)

Also included are audio options:

DTS-HD 3.0 Master Audio
English Surround Dolby Digital 2.0
French DTS 4.0
Spanish DTS-HD 1.0 Master Audio
Italian DTS-HD 1.0 Master Audio

and SDH in English, Spanish, French, Italian, and Dutch

The case and slipcover are marked Region A. Picture quality is fantastic.

I picked up the Japanese import of The Blue Max on ebay for $19.99 this morning, so thanks for all the pertinent information regarding the A/V quality everyone.

I love aviation films and WW2 era flicks so I regretted missing out on the TT version. Nowadays I keep ahead of Twilight Times releases, but back then I was in the dark days of not utilizing blu-ray.com as a resource to inform my buying decisions.

I also grabbed Indicator's release of Castle Keep (another world war two sleeper that's highly entertaining), a German import of The Philadelphia Experiment (I'm expecting subpar quality but I've always enjoyed the film) and the German import of Breakout (the best remaining Bronson film waiting for a region A release, probably).

Lately I'm finding some good deals on OOP titles and imports at ebay, even though I rarely shop there.

But anyway, I'm glad to hear the Japanese import of The Blue Max has excellent video quality. 54 (and up) dollars for the Twilight Time copy was a tad steep.

[Rory]

I've owned the TT edition since it came out, but despite how clean and detailed the 4K remaster is, I'm still bothered by the teal-leaning color balance. Although I've tried to just accept it, looking at it recently, I just don't know about the "correctness" of it.

Anyone else feel the same?