Soldier on Blu-ray 27th July - Blu-ray Forum

Jompa · 03-29-2011, 11:14 PM

Soldier Blu-ray

Soldier Blu-ray Review

It`s been some years since i saw it on DVD, but i remember i didn`t like it so much. I will give it a second chance. Hm, i misread it. It will be released on 26th, not 27th.

wnicholas76 · 03-29-2011, 11:45 PM

Haven't seen Soldier in years. Might revisit it again on Blu-ray one day. This was actually one of Kurt Russell's better films that he's done, albeit he had really minimal dialogue in the film.

HD Goofnut · 03-29-2011, 11:49 PM

Sweet. Instant purchase.

jmb1381 · 03-29-2011, 11:51 PM

Guilty pleasure!Day 1 buy.

Monkey_Boy · 03-29-2011, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by wnicholas76

Haven't seen Soldier in years. Might revisit it again on Blu-ray one day. This was actually one of Kurt Russell's better films that he's done, albeit he had really minimal dialogue in the film.

Minimal, but awesome! "I'm going to kill them all, sir."

I was just talking with a buddy of mine about this hopefully coming to BD soon, and here it comes! Whoo-hoo!

kdo · 04-09-2011, 10:40 PM

Yes!!!

Will absolutely be getting this! Without a doubt one of the most underrated films I've ever seen. Can't wait!

ObiWanShinobi · 04-13-2011, 05:04 PM

I wanted to like this movie and I totally dug its concept...just not the execution.

They took a really good idea that if taken a bit more seriously could have ended up being an amazing film on a variety of different levels but instead they went goofy with it IMO and added too much cheese.

Not terrible by any means, just a bit difficult for me to watch when I think about all the potential it had.

un4gvn94538 · 04-13-2011, 05:17 PM

i didnt know this was coming out. yes i will be getting this. i really enjoyed this movie for what it is.

kdo · 04-13-2011, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ObiWanShinobi

I wanted to like this movie and I totally dug its concept...just not the execution.

They took a really good idea that if taken a bit more seriously could have ended up being an amazing film on a variety of different levels but instead they went goofy with it IMO and added too much cheese.

Not terrible by any means, just a bit difficult for me to watch when I think about all the potential it had.

I think many people also felt how you do, though I personally felt the film completely fulfilled it's potential.

As for the Blu-ray, my guess is that Warner will probably port over the same extras from the DVD, which were minimal yet ample (a commentary track and trailer), and probably use the same master that was used for the DVD (which was excellent). I have a good feeling that this will be a strong release in the A/V department!

Deviation · 04-13-2011, 06:48 PM

A definite day one purchase for me.

Ite · 04-13-2011, 06:50 PM

Love this flick.

kdo · 04-19-2011, 06:27 AM

I love how Amazon's price keeps increasing on this title, no doubt it will drop back down to the $12 or $13 mark by release date (or not long after)...

Very much anticipating this one, in fact, as of this moment "Soldier" is one of only two Blu-rays that I'm planning on purchasing between now and August! To this day, I still feel this is one of Kurt Russell's best performances!

mckee74 · 04-19-2011, 01:08 PM

I love Soldier, a great guilty pleasure but I honestly think to even suggest that this is one of his best performances is a bit of a kick in the balls! He only has 79 words, not lines, in the movie and 11 of them are "sir". Captain Jack had more depth than this character.

Anyway, great film.

HD Goofnut · 04-19-2011, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by kdo

I love how Amazon's price keeps increasing on this title, no doubt it will drop back down to the $12 or $13 mark by release date (or not long after)...

Very much anticipating this one, in fact, as of this moment "Soldier" is one of only two Blu-rays that I'm planning on purchasing between now and August! To this day, I still feel this is one of Kurt Russell's best performances!

You can also bet that Wal-Mart will have Solider and Red Planet for $15 each.

Deviation · 04-19-2011, 04:04 PM

Oh man, at $12 or $13 I would have pre-ordered already. I'll have to keep an eye on my cart for a price drop.

kdo · 04-21-2011, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mckee74

I love Soldier, a great guilty pleasure but I honestly think to even suggest that this is one of his best performances is a bit of a kick in the balls! He only has 79 words, not lines, in the movie and 11 of them are "sir".

Anyway, great film.

"Sir" could've been his only line as far as I'm concerned and I still would've loved it! I thought his performance was great not so much because of his dialogue, but because of the way he was able to portray (via body language) who his character really was...he was trained from birth to do nothing but follow orders, and to "speak only when spoken to." I think that's an aspect of the film some people forget, but that whole training sequence at the beginning, especially when the soldiers are still kids, explains exactly why he is the way he is...

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

You can also bet that Wal-Mart will have Solider and Red Planet for $15 each.

I agree, though you can never know what will be in-store with Walmart, at least not at the location nearest to me.

canative454 · 04-21-2011, 08:05 PM

Definitely a day one purchase for me.

PlisskenReplicant · 04-21-2011, 10:39 PM

im very not a paul ws anderson fan. really not. but i loved this one and i give im credit. yes some part of cheesy, but the good cheesy kind . the fights are very good, 80's style and i love kurt russell in this one. i think the body language and facial expression steal the show and doesnt need much words.love the fact that its just kicking ass.

no its not serious but then again its not comedy. i just like the atmosphere. science-fiction ish. people who like universal soldier could like it. but its still different enough. i had the vhs copy and regretted not buying the dvd when i saw it a couple of years ago. i`ll be getting this one

hope the transfer is good. no dnr please.keep the good grain

rteer88 · 04-23-2011, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Deviation

A definite day one purchase for me.

Same here.

Awesome avatar Deviation!!!

Dalsk · 07-12-2011, 05:42 PM

A little up

I just saw that the movie was being released very soon.
I had it on VHSbut never bought it on DVD. If the quality is good, I think I'll pick this up!

03-29-2011, 11:14 PM	#1
Jompa Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Aug 2010 Location:Bodø, Norway 4K collection:201 Blu-ray collection:880 Blu-ray reviews:78	Soldier on Blu-ray 27th July Soldier Blu-ray Soldier Blu-ray Review It`s been some years since i saw it on DVD, but i remember i didn`t like it so much. I will give it a second chance. Hm, i misread it. It will be released on 26th, not 27th. Last edited by Deciazulado; 07-27-2011 at 01:56 PM.

03-29-2011, 11:45 PM	#2
wnicholas76 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Memphis, TN (for now...) Home Theater Gallery:188 4K collection:495 Blu-ray collection:1068 Blu-ray reviews: 24 Trading Score:12	Haven't seen Soldier in years. Might revisit it again on Blu-ray one day. This was actually one of Kurt Russell's better films that he's done, albeit he had really minimal dialogue in the film.

03-29-2011, 11:49 PM	#3
HD Goofnut Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Far, Far Away Home Theater Gallery:114 4K collection:743 Blu-ray collection:2372 DVD collection:128 MA collection:751 Digital collection:1093 Prime collection:598 Blu-ray reviews:133 Trading Score:39	Sweet. Instant purchase.

03-29-2011, 11:51 PM	#4
jmb1381 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2010 Location:Baker,Florida 4K collection:1071 Blu-ray collection:8818 DVD collection:4492 MA collection:1733 Digital collection:5644 iTunes collection:3 Prime collection:1909 Trading Score:170	Guilty pleasure!Day 1 buy.

04-09-2011, 10:40 PM	#6
kdo Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Realm of the Inoperative Data-Pushers Blu-ray reviews:540 Trading Score:1	Yes!!! Will absolutely be getting this! Without a doubt one of the most underrated films I've ever seen. Can't wait!

04-13-2011, 05:04 PM	#7
ObiWanShinobi Power Member Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Jackson, MS Blu-ray collection:407 Blu-ray reviews: 1	I wanted to like this movie and I totally dug its concept...just not the execution. They took a really good idea that if taken a bit more seriously could have ended up being an amazing film on a variety of different levels but instead they went goofy with it IMO and added too much cheese. Not terrible by any means, just a bit difficult for me to watch when I think about all the potential it had.

04-13-2011, 05:17 PM	#8
un4gvn94538 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Limbo (Bakersfield, Ca.) 4K collection:143 Blu-ray collection:811 DVD collection:54 Digital collection:1494 Trading Score:277	i didnt know this was coming out. yes i will be getting this. i really enjoyed this movie for what it is.

04-13-2011, 06:48 PM	#10
Deviation Senior Member Member since:Nov 2009	A definite day one purchase for me.

04-13-2011, 06:50 PM	#11
Ite Banned Member since:May 2010	Love this flick.

04-19-2011, 06:27 AM	#12
kdo Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Realm of the Inoperative Data-Pushers Blu-ray reviews:540 Trading Score:1	I love how Amazon's price keeps increasing on this title, no doubt it will drop back down to the $12 or $13 mark by release date (or not long after)... Very much anticipating this one, in fact, as of this moment "Soldier" is one of only two Blu-rays that I'm planning on purchasing between now and August! To this day, I still feel this is one of Kurt Russell's best performances!

04-19-2011, 01:08 PM	#13
mckee74 Special Member Member since:Nov 2009 4K collection:302 Blu-ray collection:1225 DVD collection:436 Digital collection:583 iTunes collection:1266 Trading Score:258	I love Soldier, a great guilty pleasure but I honestly think to even suggest that this is one of his best performances is a bit of a kick in the balls! He only has 79 words, not lines, in the movie and 11 of them are "sir". Captain Jack had more depth than this character. Anyway, great film.

04-19-2011, 04:04 PM	#15
Deviation Senior Member Member since:Nov 2009	Oh man, at $12 or $13 I would have pre-ordered already. I'll have to keep an eye on my cart for a price drop.

04-21-2011, 08:05 PM	#17
canative454 Active Member Member since:Jun 2009 Location:Hanford, CA Blu-ray collection:247	Definitely a day one purchase for me.

04-21-2011, 10:39 PM	#18
PlisskenReplicant Member Member since:Jan 2011 Blu-ray collection:137 DVD collection:92 Blu-ray reviews:4	im very not a paul ws anderson fan. really not. but i loved this one and i give im credit. yes some part of cheesy, but the good cheesy kind . the fights are very good, 80's style and i love kurt russell in this one. i think the body language and facial expression steal the show and doesnt need much words.love the fact that its just kicking ass. no its not serious but then again its not comedy. i just like the atmosphere. science-fiction ish. people who like universal soldier could like it. but its still different enough. i had the vhs copy and regretted not buying the dvd when i saw it a couple of years ago. i`ll be getting this one hope the transfer is good. no dnr please.keep the good grain

07-12-2011, 05:42 PM	#20
Dalsk Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Paris, France Home Theater Gallery:19 4K collection:216 Blu-ray collection:1168	A little up I just saw that the movie was being released very soon. I had it on VHSbut never bought it on DVD. If the quality is good, I think I'll pick this up!

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