Match Point? - Blu-ray Forum

Lost Johnny · 02-14-2010, 08:11 AM

I see that Match Point Seems to have been relased on Blu Ray, Sadly in costs a fortune and seems to be some sort of import. I did get an import of "The Island" and am very happy with it, I must have all Blu Rays with Scarlett Johanson, even "The Spirit" but I would hate to pay some huge price and have it come out a week later in a better format for less.

jw · 02-14-2010, 08:40 AM

Match point is a great film, Its actually a Woody Allen film I understand and like

DetroitSportsFan · 02-14-2010, 09:10 PM

You can get the Hong Kong release from YesAsia for $29.99 + shipping.

http://www.yesasia.com/us/match-poin...0-en/info.html

TylerDurden · 02-14-2010, 09:17 PM

One of her best films along with the Prestige. What has happened to her lately? She seems to not put out any quality work. Spirit was god awful.

DetroitSportsFan · 02-14-2010, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by TylerDurden

One of her best films along with the Prestige. What has happened to her lately? She seems to not put out any quality work. Spirit was god awful.

She's going to be in Iron Man 2 in May.

Mr. Joshua · 02-14-2010, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

She's going to be in Iron Man 2 in May.

Exactly... can't wait for Iron Man 2.... The Spirit was not that bad in my opinion. I like Samuel L.... I thought it was just one of those movies meant to be over the top....

jsummers157@ · 02-14-2010, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

You can get the Hong Kong release from YesAsia for $29.99 + shipping.

http://www.yesasia.com/us/match-poin...0-en/info.html

Does anybody have this version that can comment on the quality and if there are forced subs or any other drawbacks?

Lost Johnny · 02-15-2010, 12:45 AM

I guess I am still smarting from the "Sin City" import I bought, only to have it come out a month or so later as a huge re-issue at less of a price then I paid for a bare bones import. I also have Tomb raider 2 and The Island. I have not see TR2 as a US release yet, so I am happy with the import. I usually get movies on Amazon for under $25.00, like "A Serious Man" for $20.00 or the Harry Potter films. I am going to Las Vegas in a couple of days and can check out Fry's Electronics, they rule, they have the best selection anywhere, perhaps they have it there. Can't wait for IM2.

steve_dave · 02-15-2010, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Lost Johnny

I guess I am still smarting from the "Sin City" import I bought, only to have it come out a month or so later as a huge re-issue at less of a price then I paid for a bare bones import. I also have Tomb raider 2 and The Island. I have not see TR2 as a US release yet, so I am happy with the import. I usually get movies on Amazon for under $25.00, like "A Serious Man" for $20.00 or the Harry Potter films. I am going to Las Vegas in a couple of days and can check out Fry's Electronics, they rule, they have the best selection anywhere, perhaps they have it there. Can't wait for IM2.

Even when this is released in the US, the only thing that could possibly be improved is the video.

Woody Allen has some tough stipulations for his home video releases and just starting embracing stereo audio on his releases. Match Point was presented on DVD in mono as per Allen's wishes. Further, Allen does not approve releases with video or audio based extras. He only wants the movie with audio and subtitle options. He has no issues with theatrical trailers or with the liner notes from the MGM DVDs of his United Artists films.

The Hong Kong disc offers PCM 2.0 which I doubt the US release will have.

Clark Kent · 02-15-2010, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

You can get the Hong Kong release from YesAsia for $29.99 + shipping.

http://www.yesasia.com/us/match-poin...0-en/info.html

In that link I noticed there is also a Hong Kong BD of Se7en. Anyone have a review handy or own it?

http://www.yesasia.com/us/se7en-blu-...0-en/info.html

Bruce Morrison · 02-16-2010, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Clark Kent

In that link I noticed there is also a Hong Kong BD of Se7en. Anyone have a review handy or own it?

http://www.yesasia.com/us/se7en-blu-...0-en/info.html

I don't have it but I would be wary of it. The cover picture is identical to the Alliance Canadian release, and that one has been opened up to a 1.78 aspect ratio instead of the original theatrical 2.35. It doesn't lose any information at the sides - instead you see more information at the top and bottom as it was shot in that ratio, but it's not how the director intended it to be seen.

The Dutch release is in the correct ratio, but the audio mix isn't ideal with dialogue occasionally hard to hear over other sounds, and there is an annoying momentary audio drop-out near the end.

I think the best hope for a really good release will be when New Line get around to doing it in the US. That will be region-free as they are part of the Warner organisation.

Veronica Mars · 02-17-2010, 04:38 AM

Can someone please confirm whether this is, indeed, region B locked and give some general info regarding the picture quality (The Icon release)? I'd love to have this, while I seem to be getting some mixed information, it seems like it's probably locked. Just would like some confirmation.

With some good movies being announced, this is easily in my top 10-15 wants now.

Thanks.

coolmilo · 02-17-2010, 05:01 AM

I would love to see a US release of Match Point. It's a way better movie than 90% of the crap released on Blu-ray this year so far. Bring it on for less than $20 and I will buy it!!!

I am looking for something interesting to buy this Winter!!!!

Lost Johnny · 03-16-2010, 09:45 PM

Just got "scoop" in the mail, perhaps MP won't be far behind. BTW is Ghost World out on BD?

LJB

Sussudio · 02-15-2010, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by jwbbud

Match point is a great film, Its actually a Woody Allen film I understand and like

I second that...I actually don't like many Woody Allen films (one exception being Annie Hall) and I loved Match Point. Definitely not a keeper for everyone, but worth checking out at least once.

jw · 02-15-2010, 12:57 AM

28.68 shipped to USA
http://chaos.com/product/match_point...03_224645.html

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Match...-Blu-ray/9310/

All english cover

jhiggy23 · 02-15-2010, 01:01 AM

Match Point is an EXCELLENT film.

howarmat · 02-15-2010, 02:53 AM

Good movie! order from Chaos

Lost Johnny · 02-15-2010, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jhiggy23

Match Point is an EXCELLENT film.

Atonement is out, bought it for my mother, have not watched it yet.

jsummers157@ · 02-15-2010, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by jwbbud

28.68 shipped to USA
http://chaos.com/product/match_point...03_224645.html

All english cover

The one in this link is the Australian version, correct? On a couple of different sites, it says it's Region B locked. Anybody know if in fact it's region-free?

02-14-2010, 08:11 AM	#1
Lost Johnny Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:MN USA	Match Point? I see that Match Point Seems to have been relased on Blu Ray, Sadly in costs a fortune and seems to be some sort of import. I did get an import of "The Island" and am very happy with it, I must have all Blu Rays with Scarlett Johanson, even "The Spirit" but I would hate to pay some huge price and have it come out a week later in a better format for less.

02-15-2010, 12:45 AM	#8
Lost Johnny Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:MN USA	Frankly Scarlett (sorry, that was awful) I guess I am still smarting from the "Sin City" import I bought, only to have it come out a month or so later as a huge re-issue at less of a price then I paid for a bare bones import. I also have Tomb raider 2 and The Island. I have not see TR2 as a US release yet, so I am happy with the import. I usually get movies on Amazon for under $25.00, like "A Serious Man" for $20.00 or the Harry Potter films. I am going to Las Vegas in a couple of days and can check out Fry's Electronics, they rule, they have the best selection anywhere, perhaps they have it there. Can't wait for IM2.

03-16-2010, 09:45 PM	#14
Lost Johnny Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:MN USA	Scoop Just got "scoop" in the mail, perhaps MP won't be far behind. BTW is Ghost World out on BD? LJB

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jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	Match point is a great film, Its actually a Woody Allen film I understand and like

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DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	You can get the Hong Kong release from YesAsia for $29.99 + shipping. http://www.yesasia.com/us/match-poin...0-en/info.html

02-14-2010, 09:17 PM	#4
TylerDurden Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Seven seas Blu-ray collection:1007 Trading Score:32	One of her best films along with the Prestige. What has happened to her lately? She seems to not put out any quality work. Spirit was god awful.

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Veronica Mars Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Scottsdale, AZ 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:529 DVD collection:80 Digital collection:3366 iTunes collection:19 Prime collection:23 Trading Score:379	Can someone please confirm whether this is, indeed, region B locked and give some general info regarding the picture quality (The Icon release)? I'd love to have this, while I seem to be getting some mixed information, it seems like it's probably locked. Just would like some confirmation. With some good movies being announced, this is easily in my top 10-15 wants now. Thanks.

02-17-2010, 05:01 AM	#13
coolmilo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Silicon Valley Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:2	I would love to see a US release of Match Point. It's a way better movie than 90% of the crap released on Blu-ray this year so far. Bring it on for less than $20 and I will buy it!!! I am looking for something interesting to buy this Winter!!!!

02-15-2010, 12:57 AM	#16
jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	28.68 shipped to USA http://chaos.com/product/match_point...03_224645.html https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Match...-Blu-ray/9310/ All english cover

02-15-2010, 01:01 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	Match Point is an EXCELLENT film.

02-15-2010, 02:53 AM	#18
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