Outlander available in May - Blu-ray Forum

mkelley · 02-03-2010, 09:47 AM

I just got a pre-order announcement from Amazon that the Jim Caviezel sci-fi movie, "Outlander" will be released on BR in May.

I've wanted this movie on BR since I first bought it on DVD -- it's a terrific little sleeper of a sci-fi movie that made my list of best movies of 2008. This is one movie that anyone interested in action/sci-fi should definitely want to watch (and, at only $14, it's worth a blind buy for most of you).

http://www.amazon.com/Outlander-Blu-...5194074&sr=8-2

OrlandoEastwood · 02-03-2010, 09:58 AM

Vivendi is releasing it. Looks like Weinstein sold it off. I wonder if he sold all of the films to Vivendi.

Tempest · 02-03-2010, 11:24 AM

Awesome movie.. it was released on Blu Ray Last year in every country it seems except US. Hope they do a good transfer.. will buy for sure if so.

Porkchop Express · 02-03-2010, 11:26 AM

I bought this while I was in Canada a few months ago. I really enjoy the movie.

lobo81865 · 02-03-2010, 12:09 PM

Has it pre-ordered from Amazon.

mkelley · 02-03-2010, 02:44 PM

I've shown it now to three separate couples (when we have movie night on our 9' home theater) and every time they've been impressed -- I can only imagine how much better a BR will be.

It's very cool to introduce it to folks because it wasn't widely seen (or talked about) when released. I well remember when "Pitch Black" was like that -- a sleeper you could show people who'd nearly always say "wow, I never knew about this great film".

iambof · 02-03-2010, 02:45 PM

Ok movie. Decent action. Stupid CG. Rent not buy for me sorry!

Grand Bob · 02-03-2010, 03:08 PM

I saw this movie in the theater during its initial release, and I thought Sean Connery did a good job playing a marshal on one of Jupiter's moons (Io?). The doctor who assists him (don't know the actress' name) is great. I hope the transfer is done well, because this will be a must buy for me.

PowellPressburger · 02-03-2010, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grand Bob

I saw this movie in the theater during its initial release, and I thought Sean Connery did a good job playing a marshal on one of Jupiter's moons (Io?). The doctor who assists him (don't know the actress' name) is great. I hope the transfer is done well, because this will be a must buy for me.

they are talking about some other movie with the same title. I would rather have the Sean Connery film in HD.

SDon1969 · 02-03-2010, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grand Bob

I saw this movie in the theater during its initial release, and I thought Sean Connery did a good job playing a marshal on one of Jupiter's moons (Io?). The doctor who assists him (don't know the actress' name) is great. I hope the transfer is done well, because this will be a must buy for me.

You are thinking of a different movie, I know the one you mean...

mkelley · 02-03-2010, 06:34 PM

This is NOT "Outland" (the Sean Connery one). And the CG is very good indeed, so I don't know what the other poster was talking about (and they actually had practical effects for many of the closeups).

"Outlander" was released in 2008 and received terrific critical reviews but it was buried at the box office (apparently only staying for two weeks in most places if that) and most folks never heard of it. At $14 it's worth a purchase -- I paid twice that (for two) to see it at the movies <g>.

Q? · 02-03-2010, 06:53 PM

I have to warn people against blindbuying this, rent it first, I thought this movie was pure crap to be honest and it cannot be compared to what Pitch Black did.

mkelley · 02-03-2010, 07:00 PM

To each his own -- hey, there are some people who are anxious to buy "Armageddon" <bg> (compared to which this is "Citizen Kane").

And while it's not hugely important, the majority of film critics did love this film -- for what it's worth (once again, as opposed to Michael Bay crap like "Transformers 2")

SDon1969 · 02-03-2010, 07:02 PM

I liked it. Hellboy didn't get enough screen time, he played an awesome Viking.

Snake Plissken · 02-03-2010, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grand Bob

I saw this movie in the theater during its initial release, and I thought Sean Connery did a good job playing a marshal on one of Jupiter's moons (Io?). The doctor who assists him (don't know the actress' name) is great. I hope the transfer is done well, because this will be a must buy for me.

We know this is a must buy for you.

Grand Bob · 02-04-2010, 02:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PowellPressburger

they are talking about some other movie with the same title. I would rather have the Sean Connery film in HD.

Whoops, I apologize in advance. Old age will remain my excuse.

Rhylliam · 02-04-2010, 02:16 AM

I wonder if it'll have all the extras from the Canadian disc...

Grand Bob · 02-04-2010, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snake Plissken

We know this is a must buy for you.

Already have it! I saw it at a midnight movie showing when I was an undergrad at Ohio State, and later was able to pick up the DVD in the $4.99 bargain bin. A classic!

Snake Plissken · 02-04-2010, 03:51 AM

How much did the outfit set you back?
=)

lobo81865 · 02-04-2010, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Q!

I have to warn people against blindbuying this, rent it first, I thought this movie was pure crap to be honest and it cannot be compared to what Pitch Black did.

And that is your opinion. I happen to think it's way better than Pitch Black.

02-03-2010, 09:47 AM	#1
mkelley Active Member Member since:Dec 2007	Outlander available in May I just got a pre-order announcement from Amazon that the Jim Caviezel sci-fi movie, "Outlander" will be released on BR in May. I've wanted this movie on BR since I first bought it on DVD -- it's a terrific little sleeper of a sci-fi movie that made my list of best movies of 2008. This is one movie that anyone interested in action/sci-fi should definitely want to watch (and, at only $14, it's worth a blind buy for most of you). http://www.amazon.com/Outlander-Blu-...5194074&sr=8-2

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02-03-2010, 09:58 AM	#2
OrlandoEastwood Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:R-Point Blu-ray reviews:86 Trading Score:24	Vivendi is releasing it. Looks like Weinstein sold it off. I wonder if he sold all of the films to Vivendi.

02-03-2010, 11:24 AM	#3
Tempest Senior Member Member since:Apr 2008 Blu-ray collection:223 Blu-ray reviews:7	Awesome movie.. it was released on Blu Ray Last year in every country it seems except US. Hope they do a good transfer.. will buy for sure if so.

02-03-2010, 11:26 AM	#4
Porkchop Express Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Detroit,MI Blu-ray collection:261 Blu-ray reviews:4	I bought this while I was in Canada a few months ago. I really enjoy the movie.

02-03-2010, 12:09 PM	#5
lobo81865 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2008 Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:562 Blu-ray collection:3659 DVD collection:3327 MA collection:1323 Digital collection:3018 iTunes collection:1551 Prime collection:950 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:102	Has it pre-ordered from Amazon.

02-03-2010, 02:44 PM	#6
mkelley Active Member Member since:Dec 2007	I've shown it now to three separate couples (when we have movie night on our 9' home theater) and every time they've been impressed -- I can only imagine how much better a BR will be. It's very cool to introduce it to folks because it wasn't widely seen (or talked about) when released. I well remember when "Pitch Black" was like that -- a sleeper you could show people who'd nearly always say "wow, I never knew about this great film".

02-03-2010, 02:45 PM	#7
iambof Active Member Member since:Jan 2010 Location:The Golden Horseshoe Blu-ray collection:101	Ok movie. Decent action. Stupid CG. Rent not buy for me sorry!

02-03-2010, 03:08 PM	#8
Grand Bob Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Seattle Area Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray reviews:1	I saw this movie in the theater during its initial release, and I thought Sean Connery did a good job playing a marshal on one of Jupiter's moons (Io?). The doctor who assists him (don't know the actress' name) is great. I hope the transfer is done well, because this will be a must buy for me.

02-03-2010, 06:34 PM	#11
mkelley Active Member Member since:Dec 2007	This is NOT "Outland" (the Sean Connery one). And the CG is very good indeed, so I don't know what the other poster was talking about (and they actually had practical effects for many of the closeups). "Outlander" was released in 2008 and received terrific critical reviews but it was buried at the box office (apparently only staying for two weeks in most places if that) and most folks never heard of it. At $14 it's worth a purchase -- I paid twice that (for two) to see it at the movies <g>.

02-03-2010, 06:53 PM	#12
Q? Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Nuuk, Greenland Blu-ray collection:168	I have to warn people against blindbuying this, rent it first, I thought this movie was pure crap to be honest and it cannot be compared to what Pitch Black did.

02-03-2010, 07:00 PM	#13
mkelley Active Member Member since:Dec 2007	To each his own -- hey, there are some people who are anxious to buy "Armageddon" <bg> (compared to which this is "Citizen Kane"). And while it's not hugely important, the majority of film critics did love this film -- for what it's worth (once again, as opposed to Michael Bay crap like "Transformers 2")

02-03-2010, 07:02 PM	#14
SDon1969 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Massachusetts Home Theater Gallery:32 Blu-ray collection:745 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	I liked it. Hellboy didn't get enough screen time, he played an awesome Viking.

02-04-2010, 02:16 AM	#17
Rhylliam Contributor Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Calgary, Alberta Home Theater Gallery:16 4K collection:1486 Blu-ray collection:8988 DVD collection:9436 Blu-ray reviews: 49 Trading Score:109	I wonder if it'll have all the extras from the Canadian disc...

02-04-2010, 03:51 AM	#19
Snake Plissken Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Arizona Blu-ray collection:598 Trading Score:12	How much did the outfit set you back? =)

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