The Blue Max (1966) (Limited Edition) - SOLD OUT - Blu-ray Forum

Akijama · 10-11-2013, 08:07 AM

Pre-order: http://www3.screenarchives.com/title...BLUE-MAX-1966/

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James Mason, George Peppard and Ursula Andress highlight this stirring drama set in Germany during the close of World War I. Bruno Stachel (Peppard), a peasant promoted into the elite German air force, finds himself battling both the enemy in the sky and the prejudices of his higher-born fellow fliers. To overcome this stigma, Stachel proves he will go to any length-honorably or dishonorably, to win his country's most coveted air medal, Blue Max. But he soon learns the price he must pay for being proclaimed a hero in this highly acclaimed film with its uncompromising story and spectacular flying sequences.

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Rich65 · 10-11-2013, 09:06 AM

Yes!!! I am getting this for sure. One of the best World War One movies. Great performances from George Peppard, Jeremy Kemp and James Mason with a great Jerry Goldsmith score. Close your eyes listening and you can picture yourself flying in the clouds.

wormraper · 10-11-2013, 09:16 AM

droooool. awesome flick.

HotRats · 10-11-2013, 09:26 AM

As long as its better than the German blu I'll buy it

Murray Futterman · 10-11-2013, 11:48 AM

This will be worth the money just for the isolated score. One of Goldsmith's very best!

Alex DeLarge · 10-11-2013, 12:20 PM

Not familiar with this film but the poster is aces!

Tom Monahan · 02-04-2014, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by HotRats

As long as its better than the German blu I'll buy it

Is there something wrong with the German release?

HotRats · 02-04-2014, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom Monahan

Is there something wrong with the German release?

Too bright and washed out http://www.caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergl...ID=494#auswahl

atfree · 12-16-2013, 08:15 PM

Will temporarily end my embargo of TT purchases (overpriced and terrible shipping) for this one.

Pirate King · 12-16-2013, 09:05 PM

I will buy this one. Yes Sir. btw, those are real planes in the film.

HD Goofnut · 12-16-2013, 09:07 PM

My dad's birthday is 2/18 and this is his favorite film after The Searchers so I will definitely be ordering this one.

mcfddj74 · 12-17-2013, 12:59 AM

With all these classic films getting such a short window, I feel the pain for the fans of each of these releases. Sony/Twlight time's business model is really freaking stupid with limiting the number to 3000. With some titles selling out in less than a day.

But I would totally be in the same boat if universal did the same with 2 of my most wanted upgrades.

1. Streets of Fire
2. Howard the Duck (Yes I'm serious)

HD Goofnut · 12-17-2013, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcfddj74

With all these classic films getting such a short window, I feel the pain for the fans of each of these releases. Sony/Twlight time's business model is really freaking stupid with limiting the number to 3000. With some titles selling out in less than a day.

But I would totally be in the same boat if universal did the same with 2 of my most wanted upgrades.

1. Streets of Fire
2. Howard the Duck (Yes I'm serious)

Howard the Duck is available from Germany and has a decent transfer. The problem is that it's region B locked.

Joeinar · 02-09-2014, 03:49 AM

This along with George Peppard's film Operation Crossbow are my two favorites of his.

Khemin · 02-27-2014, 08:49 PM

It's funny seeing all the entries stating they're going to buy it on "Day One" and can't wait to add it to their collections... when no one here can buy it! It's limited to 3,000 copies and apparently all of them are spoken for as this title is not being released for actual sale. Go ahead... try to pre-order it or otherwise purchase it. Yeah... that's right... you can't!

So, what's the point?!

McCrutchy · 02-08-2014, 05:42 AM

The Blue Max Blu-ray

For our friends who require foreign language options for this film, surprisingly, Fox has already revealed that the Japanese variant will be out from them on April 25th, 2014:

http://video.foxjapan.com/search/detail.php?id=14007

As long as we see other variants pop up shortly (and we should), this disc should be Region ABC and have all the usual audio and subtitles options for where Fox owns the title (which in the case of The Blue Max, is everywhere). As with all Fox's Japanese first-pressing Blu-rays, this title is expensive (the current ¥3,809 price is about $36-$38), so it is advisable to wait for another Fox variant, which will be identical in disc content and almost certainly be cheaper.

There will be, however, a "luxury" slipbox on the Japanese variant, so that obviously justifies the outrageous price in this case...

Specs over on Fox Japan's web site always only cover English (and/or original language) and Japanese options, but indicate the Fox BD includes English: DTS-HD MA 5.1 and Dolby Digital 2.0 tracks. It will be a BD-50 with MPEG-4 AVC video. Extras appear to be limited to the original theatrical, Portuguese and Spanish trailers, and as expected, the Isolated Score is not available on this release. The rest of the information is about the Japanese dub track for the film, which will be presented in DTS-HD MA Mono.

Rory · 12-03-2017, 03:50 PM

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?

Rousseau · 02-06-2018, 01:36 AM

I think they used heavy noise reduction on this and then added some fake grain. It still looks good, just unnatural, compared to the german release.

dragon53 · 04-22-2020, 06:19 PM

TRIVIA---James Mason and Karl Michael Vogler played German officers in the World War I German fighter ace movie THE BLUE MAX. Mason and Vogler also played German Field Marshal Erwin Rommel in two World War II movies. Mason played Rommel in THE DESERT FOX: THE STORY OF ROMMEL, and Vogler played Rommel in PATTON.

In THE BLUE MAX, James Mason played Gen. Count von Klugerman with Ursula Andress.

In THE BLUE MAX, Karl Michael Vogler played Hauptmann Otto Heidemann with George Peppard.

Mason played Field Marshal Erwin Rommel in THE DESERT FOX: THE STORY OF ROMMEL.

Vogler played Rommel in PATTON.

Biniaris · 10-22-2022, 10:54 PM

seen a few in here mention that the sound on this US release is solid. that is unfortunately not the case. the German release sounds a bit better than the US disc but the NTSC/US DVD is the winner here as far as sound...it's especially evident during any of the music sections. TT seems to have applied a generous amount of noise reduction and the highs have been removed. gives it that nice "head in a toilet bowl sound" that no one wants. would be interesting to see if the '89 CBS/FOX laserdisc sounds any better.

the 5.1 on the TT release is also just a 3.0 mix that's been thrown in a 5.1 container. there is no data in either of the surround tracks or the LFE track. i always wonder if this is just complete incompetence on their end, or a manager said "the box needs to say 5.1 because marketing" so they just did it the easiest way.

i also don't think i saw anyone mention that the german version has a roughly 35 second cut in it at about 1:48

[Show spoiler]

02-27-2014, 08:49 PM	#15
Khemin Member Member since:Sep 2012 Blu-ray collection:1	"Limited to 3,000 Copies" ... So, What's the Point? You Can't Buy It, Anyway! It's funny seeing all the entries stating they're going to buy it on "Day One" and can't wait to add it to their collections... when no one here can buy it! It's limited to 3,000 copies and apparently all of them are spoken for as this title is not being released for actual sale. Go ahead... try to pre-order it or otherwise purchase it. Yeah... that's right... you can't! So, what's the point?!

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10-11-2013, 09:06 AM	#2
Rich65 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Feb 2011 4K collection:189 Blu-ray collection:1236 Trading Score:3	Yes!!! I am getting this for sure. One of the best World War One movies. Great performances from George Peppard, Jeremy Kemp and James Mason with a great Jerry Goldsmith score. Close your eyes listening and you can picture yourself flying in the clouds.

10-11-2013, 09:16 AM	#3
wormraper Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Tucson Arizona 4K collection:664 Blu-ray collection:4847 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:543	droooool. awesome flick.

10-11-2013, 09:26 AM	#4
HotRats Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2009	As long as its better than the German blu I'll buy it

10-11-2013, 11:48 AM	#5
Murray Futterman Senior Member Member since:Sep 2012 4K collection:54 Blu-ray collection:2802 DVD collection:1676	This will be worth the money just for the isolated score. One of Goldsmith's very best!

10-11-2013, 12:20 PM	#6
Alex DeLarge Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Central, PA 4K collection:168 Blu-ray collection:2585 DVD collection:621	Not familiar with this film but the poster is aces!

12-16-2013, 08:15 PM	#9
atfree Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 Location:South Carolina Home Theater Gallery:7 4K collection:38 Blu-ray collection:1082 DVD collection:125 MA collection:65 Digital collection:8 iTunes collection:86 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 4	Will temporarily end my embargo of TT purchases (overpriced and terrible shipping) for this one.

12-16-2013, 09:05 PM	#10
Pirate King Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Texas Home Theater Gallery:25 Blu-ray collection:1851 Blu-ray reviews: 4	I will buy this one. Yes Sir. btw, those are real planes in the film.

12-16-2013, 09:07 PM	#11
HD Goofnut Banned Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Arrakis Home Theater Gallery:110 4K collection:541 Blu-ray collection:2065 DVD collection:95 MA collection:676 Digital collection:963 Prime collection:598 Blu-ray reviews:133 Trading Score:39	My dad's birthday is 2/18 and this is his favorite film after The Searchers so I will definitely be ordering this one.

12-17-2013, 12:59 AM	#12
mcfddj74 Active Member Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Dover, Delaware Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:2	With all these classic films getting such a short window, I feel the pain for the fans of each of these releases. Sony/Twlight time's business model is really freaking stupid with limiting the number to 3000. With some titles selling out in less than a day. But I would totally be in the same boat if universal did the same with 2 of my most wanted upgrades. 1. Streets of Fire 2. Howard the Duck (Yes I'm serious)

02-09-2014, 03:49 AM	#14
Joeinar Active Member Member since:Jan 2012 Blu-ray collection:247 DVD collection:211 Blu-ray reviews:3	This along with George Peppard's film Operation Crossbow are my two favorites of his.

02-08-2014, 05:42 AM	#16
McCrutchy Contributor Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:East Coast, USA Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:747 Blu-ray collection:5378 DVD collection:214 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:17	The Blue Max Blu-ray For our friends who require foreign language options for this film, surprisingly, Fox has already revealed that the Japanese variant will be out from them on April 25th, 2014: http://video.foxjapan.com/search/detail.php?id=14007 As long as we see other variants pop up shortly (and we should), this disc should be Region ABC and have all the usual audio and subtitles options for where Fox owns the title (which in the case of The Blue Max, is everywhere). As with all Fox's Japanese first-pressing Blu-rays, this title is expensive (the current ¥3,809 price is about $36-$38), so it is advisable to wait for another Fox variant, which will be identical in disc content and almost certainly be cheaper. There will be, however, a "luxury" slipbox on the Japanese variant, so that obviously justifies the outrageous price in this case... Specs over on Fox Japan's web site always only cover English (and/or original language) and Japanese options, but indicate the Fox BD includes English: DTS-HD MA 5.1 and Dolby Digital 2.0 tracks. It will be a BD-50 with MPEG-4 AVC video. Extras appear to be limited to the original theatrical, Portuguese and Spanish trailers, and as expected, the Isolated Score is not available on this release. The rest of the information is about the Japanese dub track for the film, which will be presented in DTS-HD MA Mono.

12-03-2017, 03:50 PM	#17
Rory Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray reviews: 3	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?

02-06-2018, 01:36 AM	#18
Rousseau Junior Member Member since:Jan 2018	I think they used heavy noise reduction on this and then added some fake grain. It still looks good, just unnatural, compared to the german release.

04-22-2020, 06:19 PM	#19
dragon53 Special Member Member since:Feb 2010	TRIVIA---James Mason and Karl Michael Vogler played German officers in the World War I German fighter ace movie THE BLUE MAX. Mason and Vogler also played German Field Marshal Erwin Rommel in two World War II movies. Mason played Rommel in THE DESERT FOX: THE STORY OF ROMMEL, and Vogler played Rommel in PATTON. In THE BLUE MAX, James Mason played Gen. Count von Klugerman with Ursula Andress. In THE BLUE MAX, Karl Michael Vogler played Hauptmann Otto Heidemann with George Peppard. Mason played Field Marshal Erwin Rommel in THE DESERT FOX: THE STORY OF ROMMEL. Vogler played Rommel in PATTON.

10-22-2022, 10:54 PM	#20
Biniaris Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2020 4K collection:60 Blu-ray collection:447 DVD collection:3	seen a few in here mention that the sound on this US release is solid. that is unfortunately not the case. the German release sounds a bit better than the US disc but the NTSC/US DVD is the winner here as far as sound...it's especially evident during any of the music sections. TT seems to have applied a generous amount of noise reduction and the highs have been removed. gives it that nice "head in a toilet bowl sound" that no one wants. would be interesting to see if the '89 CBS/FOX laserdisc sounds any better. the 5.1 on the TT release is also just a 3.0 mix that's been thrown in a 5.1 container. there is no data in either of the surround tracks or the LFE track. i always wonder if this is just complete incompetence on their end, or a manager said "the box needs to say 5.1 because marketing" so they just did it the easiest way. i also don't think i saw anyone mention that the german version has a roughly 35 second cut in it at about 1:48 [Show spoiler]

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