Its A Wonderful Life: Colourized Version blu-ray - Blu-ray Forum

uk-guy · 09-23-2009, 11:04 AM

up for pre-order on 19/10/09 £17.99@hmv

http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProduct...;-1&sku=805598

popcultureboy · 09-24-2009, 06:21 AM

Colourized? WHY????????????????

steve_dave · 09-24-2009, 06:38 AM

Its got both the original black & white version and the Ted Turnerized color version. The US release from Paramount is the same way.

zombie63 · 09-24-2009, 07:03 PM

got to agree with popcultureboy why the hell would anybody want to watch this classic film in colour - its total bastardization im afraid

JGD · 11-03-2011, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by zombie63

got to agree with popcultureboy why the hell would anybody want to watch this classic film in colour - its total bastardization im afraid

I have both the DVD and the Blu-ray and the colorization is really fantastic. It is like watching a whole new film. I know purists don't like colorizing but every release includes both the original black and white as well as the colorized version. A lot of older films would have been made in color if it was available or if they had enough money to do so.

I always thought this film was actually shot in the winter when I was a kid and in color it looks even more like real snow. Some shots look so good that it seems like it was actually shot in color. I watch both but I really do prefer the colorized version.

stevo4264 · 11-03-2011, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by popcultureboy

Colourized? WHY????????????????

Yeah who knows why they do this

The few movies that I own on BD that are in Black and White look great.

Banjo · 11-03-2011, 07:35 AM

I've watched the movie in both black/white and colour... I prefer the black/white version. The colourized version looked awful.

DetroitSquirreL · 11-03-2011, 11:24 AM

blasphemy

THunter · 11-03-2011, 12:05 PM

So hang on, are people complaining that it features a colour version?

Why?

It also includes the original B&W version, so what's wrong with offering the movie in an alternative colour version also? I'll probably buy this soon actually since Christmas is fast approaching!

The Apocalypse · 11-03-2011, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by THunter

So hang on, are people complaining that it features a colour version?

Why?

It also includes the original B&W version, so what's wrong with offering the movie in an alternative colour version also? I'll probably buy this soon actually since Christmas is fast approaching!

Exactly, it's not like the Star Wars Saga

Seriously, at least you get both versions.

Horatio · 11-03-2011, 05:52 PM

I watch this every Christmas Eve with the family. Had the blu-ray for two or three years now and first year we had it we watched it in colour. It's tastefully done and looks very much like the quality of colour that you find on early films. I'd happily watch it again that way but every time I suggest it the kids insist black and white is better. They're right of course.

Buddy Ackerman · 11-03-2011, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by THunter

So hang on, are people complaining that it features a colour version?

Why?

It also includes the original B&W version, so what's wrong with offering the movie in an alternative colour version also? I'll probably buy this soon actually since Christmas is fast approaching!

Exactly. It's discussions like this which is why studios don't listen to the fans. "We demand every version be included for prosperity!" for some sets, "Why have you included that version that I don't like?" for others. They can't win.

chip75 · 11-03-2011, 07:32 PM

I think a lot of buyers wouldn't go near a B & W Blu-ray and in some way the colourized version makes up for it and introduces a classic film to new audiences. It looks like a stellar job to say the least. Pictures from DVDBeaver.http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film/DVDCom...derfullife.htm

[Show spoiler]

The Apocalypse · 11-03-2011, 07:56 PM

Both versions look fantastic, it's a shame to brush off a different version of a film simply because it's different.

Banjo · 11-04-2011, 02:16 AM

Ehhh, it looks awful. They look like they have a severe case of jaundice. Like I said earlier, I've watched both and the colour version looks awful. Especially on a big screen. It just doesn't look natural compared to the black and white version.

ps3bd_owner · 11-04-2011, 02:59 AM

It features the B/W and Colourized edition, so no need to complain, really.

If it looks as good as this [activate 720p HD]

Might consider buying the Blu-ray, but never seen this film before though after watching a bit of this YouTube video left me curious.

SolidBlu · 11-04-2011, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ps3bd_owner

It features the B/W and Colourized edition, so no need to complain, really.

If it looks as good as this [activate 720p HD]

It's a Wonderful Life: Colorized Version *HD* - Part 1 of 1 - YouTube

Might consider buying the Blu-ray, but never seen this film before though after watching a bit of this YouTube video left me curious.

the colourized version is also good, thanks for sharing mate

jampot · 11-04-2011, 06:40 PM

Would like both versions, which is the best one to go for? Are they on separate discs etc?

The Apocalypse · 11-04-2011, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jampot

Would like both versions, which is the best one to go for? Are they on separate discs etc?

Both versions are included in the product. I believe it's on a single disc.

jampot · 11-04-2011, 06:53 PM

would that effect the pic quality?

09-23-2009, 11:04 AM	#1
uk-guy Senior Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:scotland Blu-ray collection:96 DVD collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:14	Its A Wonderful Life: Colourized Version blu-ray up for pre-order on 19/10/09 £17.99@hmv http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProduct...;-1&sku=805598 Last edited by uk-guy; 09-23-2009 at 12:58 PM. Reason: forgot to add the link

11-03-2011, 05:52 PM	#11
Horatio Member Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Devon, England	I watch this every Christmas Eve with the family. Had the blu-ray for two or three years now and first year we had it we watched it in colour. It's tastefully done and looks very much like the quality of colour that you find on early films. I'd happily watch it again that way but every time I suggest it the kids insist black and white is better. They're right of course. Last edited by Horatio; 11-03-2011 at 05:54 PM.

11-03-2011, 07:32 PM	#13
chip75 Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Wales 4K collection:304 Blu-ray collection:3099 DVD collection:1782 iTunes collection:229 Trading Score:9	I think a lot of buyers wouldn't go near a B & W Blu-ray and in some way the colourized version makes up for it and introduces a classic film to new audiences. It looks like a stellar job to say the least. Pictures from DVDBeaver.http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film/DVDCom...derfullife.htm [Show spoiler] Last edited by chip75; 11-03-2011 at 08:06 PM.

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09-24-2009, 06:21 AM	#2
popcultureboy Active Member Member since:Aug 2009 Blu-ray collection:101	Colourized? WHY????????????????

09-24-2009, 06:38 AM	#3
steve_dave Blu-ray Duke Member since:Nov 2008 Trading Score:21	Its got both the original black & white version and the Ted Turnerized color version. The US release from Paramount is the same way.

09-24-2009, 07:03 PM	#4
zombie63 Expert Member Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Scotland Blu-ray collection:175	got to agree with popcultureboy why the hell would anybody want to watch this classic film in colour - its total bastardization im afraid

11-03-2011, 07:35 AM	#7
Banjo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Blu-ray collection:143	I've watched the movie in both black/white and colour... I prefer the black/white version. The colourized version looked awful.

11-03-2011, 11:24 AM	#8
DetroitSquirreL Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 Location:Detroit, MI ~ USA Blu-ray collection:513 Trading Score:122	blasphemy

11-03-2011, 12:05 PM	#9
THunter Special Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Viridian City, Kanto Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:92 Blu-ray reviews: 8 Trading Score:4	So hang on, are people complaining that it features a colour version? Why? It also includes the original B&W version, so what's wrong with offering the movie in an alternative colour version also? I'll probably buy this soon actually since Christmas is fast approaching!

11-03-2011, 07:56 PM	#14
The Apocalypse Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:238 DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews: 33	Both versions look fantastic, it's a shame to brush off a different version of a film simply because it's different.

11-04-2011, 02:16 AM	#15
Banjo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Blu-ray collection:143	Ehhh, it looks awful. They look like they have a severe case of jaundice. Like I said earlier, I've watched both and the colour version looks awful. Especially on a big screen. It just doesn't look natural compared to the black and white version.

11-04-2011, 06:40 PM	#18
jampot Member Member since:Jan 2009	Would like both versions, which is the best one to go for? Are they on separate discs etc?

11-04-2011, 06:53 PM	#20
jampot Member Member since:Jan 2009	would that effect the pic quality?

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