Planes, Trains and Automobiles - Blu-ray Forum

master_8ball · 10-23-2009, 07:35 PM

So this week they released Planes, Trains and Automobiles "Those aren't Pillows" edition on DVD only. Why wouldn't they release this special edition on blu? This is one of my all time favourite comedies and have been patiently waiting for its arrival on blu, then I see this new release on DVD I couldn't believe it.

DC_Street · 10-23-2009, 07:37 PM

because a joke in SD is just as funny with the same joke in HD

Hi-Def Steve · 10-23-2009, 09:52 PM

With that logic a scare in a horror is just as good in SD than HD.

deadhatetheliving · 10-23-2009, 10:06 PM

"A f**kin Datsun, a f**kin Toyota, a f**kin Subaru. Four f**kin wheels and a seat!"

Love this movie. We need a John Candy box set on blu-ray.

proxpilot · 10-23-2009, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by deadhatetheliving

"A f**kin Datsun, a f**kin Toyota, a f**kin Subaru. Four f**kin wheels and a seat!"

Love this movie. We need a John Candy box set on blu-ray.

my all time favorite scene in any movie!

you can start by wiping that f#cking dumb@ss smile off your rosie f#cking cheeks!

Kryptron · 10-23-2009, 10:47 PM

I want this on Blu ray too.

vegeta88 · 10-23-2009, 11:03 PM

I was just thinking about this movie a couple days ago. My favorite scene is when they go between the buses and Steve Martin sees John Candy as the devil

I haven't seen this in a while, hope it does come out on Blu before too long. It is weird they would release it on an old format and not new.

Blu Titan · 10-23-2009, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Kryptron

I want this on Blu ray too.

I will third that. One of the funniest movies ever, and with a sweet story.

TTC1984 · 10-23-2009, 11:08 PM

Yeah. I for one am getting tired of studios still releasing movies on DVD and NOT releasing an accompanying Blu-Ray.

Now if the studio is intentionally delaying the Blu-Ray because they're creating an entirely new Blu transfer, that's understandable.

But Planes Trains and Automobiles isn't the kind of film that screams out for a restoration - so why not just release the Blu already?

toef · 10-23-2009, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Hi-Def Steve

With that logic a scare in a horror is just as good in SD than HD.

Sounds about right, although horror movies can be a bit more visual than comedies (especially the gory ones). I obviously don't think HD hurts comedies, I just never really saw it as a big deal.

Idioteque... · 10-23-2009, 11:56 PM

I was bored during this movie, it's funner for older audiences I guess.

jhiggy23 · 10-24-2009, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Idioteque...

I was bored during this movie, it's funner for older audiences I guess.

I completely disagree. I am in my mid 20s and I think it is one of the top 3 funniest films I've seen, along with My Cousin Vinny and a third I would have to think about.

Steve Martin and John Candy are comic geniuses.

tbizzle · 10-24-2009, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by jhiggy23

I completely disagree. I am in my mid 20s and I think it is one of the top 3 funniest films I've seen, along with My Cousin Vinny and a third I would have to think about.

Steve Martin and John Candy are comic geniuses.

+1, I first saw this when I was like 15 and I loved it. I'm 23 now, still awesome!

AKORIS · 10-24-2009, 12:31 AM

one of my top 5 comedy favorites of all time-- the original dvd release was
atrocious! Paramount-- get on it and release a quality blu-ray release like you did for TRADING PLACES!!

Elvis · 10-24-2009, 12:32 AM

Great film! Although not as funny as it once was (just because of age and the amout of times I have seen it im sure) but its watched in my household every Thanksgiving afternoon right after the Parade.

jhiggy23 · 10-24-2009, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Elvis

Great film! Although not as funny as it once was (just because of age and the amout of times I have seen it im sure) but its watched in my household every Thanksgiving afternoon right after the Parade.

Me too. I have seen it so many times but it hasn't lost all that much to me, just like My Cousin Vinny. The pillow scene and car rental scene are two of the funniest scenes ever in film.

jhiggy23 · 10-24-2009, 01:20 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3a7ATwS6-A

Atreyu · 10-24-2009, 02:08 AM

Love the movie and love John Candy, I sure as hell miss him. Would buy it on blu, but the ending is such a downer, I wish it was more upbeat. That's the only fault I find with the film. The car rental scene is one of my all time favorite movie scenes.

silversnake · 10-24-2009, 05:56 AM

I thought this thread was announcing it on blu.

koontz1973 · 10-24-2009, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by deadhatetheliving

"A f**kin Datsun, a f**kin Toyota, a f**kin Subaru. Four f**kin wheels and a seat!"

Love this movie. We need a John Candy box set on blu-ray.

Box it with Uncle Buck, The Great Outdoors, Who's Harry Crumb, Brewster's Millions and Volunteers. All of these I want from one of the funniest guys ever.

10-23-2009, 07:35 PM	#1
master_8ball Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:675 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:2	Planes, Trains and Automobiles So this week they released Planes, Trains and Automobiles "Those aren't Pillows" edition on DVD only. Why wouldn't they release this special edition on blu? This is one of my all time favourite comedies and have been patiently waiting for its arrival on blu, then I see this new release on DVD I couldn't believe it.

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10-23-2009, 07:37 PM	#2
DC_Street Power Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Denver, CO Blu-ray collection:142 Trading Score:43	because a joke in SD is just as funny with the same joke in HD

10-23-2009, 09:52 PM	#3
Hi-Def Steve Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Pasadena, CA 4K collection:264 Blu-ray collection:315 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:187	With that logic a scare in a horror is just as good in SD than HD.

10-23-2009, 10:06 PM	#4
deadhatetheliving Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Virginia Beach, VA Home Theater Gallery:51 4K collection:811 Blu-ray collection:2690 DVD collection:90 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:7	"A fkin Datsun, a fkin Toyota, a fkin Subaru. Four fkin wheels and a seat!" Love this movie. We need a John Candy box set on blu-ray.

10-23-2009, 10:47 PM	#6
Kryptron Expert Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Tampa Bay, FL Home Theater Gallery:21 4K collection:83 Blu-ray collection:450 Trading Score:4	I want this on Blu ray too.

10-23-2009, 11:03 PM	#7
vegeta88 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2007 Location:CA 4K collection:94 Blu-ray collection:666 DVD collection:116 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:1	I was just thinking about this movie a couple days ago. My favorite scene is when they go between the buses and Steve Martin sees John Candy as the devil I haven't seen this in a while, hope it does come out on Blu before too long. It is weird they would release it on an old format and not new.

10-23-2009, 11:08 PM	#9
TTC1984 Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Vegas Blu-ray reviews:34 Trading Score:41	Yeah. I for one am getting tired of studios still releasing movies on DVD and NOT releasing an accompanying Blu-Ray. Now if the studio is intentionally delaying the Blu-Ray because they're creating an entirely new Blu transfer, that's understandable. But Planes Trains and Automobiles isn't the kind of film that screams out for a restoration - so why not just release the Blu already?

10-23-2009, 11:56 PM	#11
Idioteque... Banned Member since:Sep 2009 Location:NJ Blu-ray collection:140	I was bored during this movie, it's funner for older audiences I guess.

10-24-2009, 12:31 AM	#14
AKORIS Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Beautiful Pacific Northwest 4K collection:662 Blu-ray collection:3656 Blu-ray reviews:19	one of my top 5 comedy favorites of all time-- the original dvd release was atrocious! Paramount-- get on it and release a quality blu-ray release like you did for TRADING PLACES!!

10-24-2009, 12:32 AM	#15
Elvis Banned Member since:May 2009 Location:The Jungle Room Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:327 DVD collection:45 Blu-ray reviews:10 Trading Score:18	Great film! Although not as funny as it once was (just because of age and the amout of times I have seen it im sure) but its watched in my household every Thanksgiving afternoon right after the Parade.

10-24-2009, 01:20 AM	#17
jhiggy23 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Club Loop 4K collection:73 Blu-ray collection:630 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:13	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3a7ATwS6-A

10-24-2009, 02:08 AM	#18
Atreyu Blu-ray Knight Member since:Dec 2008 Location:North Carolina 4K collection:370 Blu-ray collection:1876 DVD collection:619 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 293 Trading Score:4	Love the movie and love John Candy, I sure as hell miss him. Would buy it on blu, but the ending is such a downer, I wish it was more upbeat. That's the only fault I find with the film. The car rental scene is one of my all time favorite movie scenes.

10-24-2009, 05:56 AM	#19
silversnake Blu-ray Champion Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:22 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:498 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:32	I thought this thread was announcing it on blu.

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