Only God Forgives (2013) - Blu-ray Forum

UncleBuckWild · 08-16-2013, 02:21 PM

ONLY GOD FORGIVES

Release Date: December 2, 2013

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http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00E8GA90I

Natty · 08-16-2013, 03:41 PM

After Drive, I was really looking forward to this but I haven't heard too many good things about it. I'll probably still pick it up though...

dvdmike · 08-16-2013, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Natty

After Drive, I was really looking forward to this but I haven't heard too many good things about it. I'll probably still pick it up though...

Drive is my second fave of all time, and I loved all of NWR's previous films.
But this was painfully self indulgent

88thCrazy · 08-16-2013, 04:06 PM

It's nothing like Drive in story terms, but I really enjoyed it. Loved reading up all the interpretations that viewers posted online afterwards too.

Will pick this up, maybe not day one though.

HotRats · 08-16-2013, 04:16 PM

I haven't seen many films at the cinema this year and most of those that I have seen have varied between slightly disappointing and can I have those two and a half hours of my life back please, but this was worth the effort. Divisive and not an easy watch but I found it highly rewarding and I expect it to build a following on disc.

alien2010 · 08-16-2013, 04:25 PM

Saw this on opening day, and like Drive back in 2011, I can't get it out of my head. After a terrible summer season, this film arrives and it is a mesmerizing jolt to the senses. The surrealist tone of the film is juxtaposed with the disciplined craftsmanship that is on display here. Seriously this film has the surrealism of David Lynch, along with the craftsmanship of Stanley Kubrick. This is hardly surprising since the DoP of this film, Larry Smith, also fulfilled the same duties on Kubrick's swansong Eyes Wide Shut

A true masterpiece that I hope one day will be re-evaluated. As for the blu-ray, its a day one purchase for me. Don't know when this film will be released in the U.K. but if the French BD, which is being released on the 2nd October, has English subtitles, I'm purchasing that for sure.

dvdmike · 08-16-2013, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 88thCrazy

It's nothing like Drive in story terms, but I really enjoyed it. Loved reading up all the interpretations that viewers posted online afterwards too.

Will pick this up, maybe not day one though.

It had a story? I thought it had karaoke and women hating combined with glances and incest.
I just saw it as one of those films that has noting to say like Enter The Void but since it does not people go in and fill the gaps mentally and declare it a masterpiece

Foggy · 08-16-2013, 05:04 PM

Nay thanks!

I may pick it up because of it's dark atmosphere and fantastic look, but I was very much underwhelmed and really felt like a hollow film, it's not as restrained and constructed as Drive or the other NWR films I've seen and just feels very indulgent.

UncleBuckWild · 08-16-2013, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by alien2010

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Don't know when this film will be released in the U.K. but if the French BD, which is being released on the 2nd October, has English subtitles, I'm purchasing that for sure.

According to BVA (British Video Association) this will be out on Nov 25.

BTW - There'll be a 3D version releasing in Germany!

alien2010 · 08-16-2013, 05:52 PM

For pity's sake! First of all I hate 3D (I know its a strong word, but yes I hate 3D) and secondly the film is filled with dark spaces and dark colours, and since brightness is generally lowered for 3D, wouldn't a 3D version make the film unwatchable?

UncleBuckWild · 08-16-2013, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by alien2010

For pity's sake! First of all I hate 3D (I know its a strong word, but yes I hate 3D) and secondly the film is filled with dark spaces and dark colours, and since brightness is gerally lowered for 3D, wouldn't a 3D version make the film unwatchable?

I know... still it'll be interesting to see how it turns out.

Tech-UK · 08-16-2013, 05:59 PM

November is too far away. Will probably pickup the Nordic release in October. Unless the US release is region free.

YoreLore · 08-16-2013, 06:39 PM

Do people who compare this to Drive also compare Taxi Driver to The King of Comedy?

My favourite film this year, so far. Wish it would get the steelbook treatment or at least have a nice slipcover. Regardless, will be buying it day 1

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UncleBuckWild · 08-16-2013, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by YoreLore

Do people who compare this to Drive also compare Taxi Driver to The King of Comedy?

My favourite film this year, so far. Wish it would get the steelbook treatment or at least have a nice slipcover. Regardless, will be buying it day 1

.

+1

dvdmike · 08-16-2013, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Foggy

Nay thanks!

I may pick it up because of it's dark atmosphere and fantastic look, but I was very much underwhelmed and really felt like a hollow film, it's not as restrained and constructed as Drive or the other NWR films I've seen and just feels very indulgent.

Exactly, it was beautiful tho

Sky_Captain · 08-16-2013, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by alien2010

...wouldn't a 3D version make the film unwatchable?

It might actually make a second viewing bearable...

SimBelm · 08-16-2013, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by YoreLore

Do people who compare this to Drive also compare Taxi Driver to The King of Comedy?

I don't compare this to Drive at all, but are you saying Taxi Driver isn't comparable to The King of Comedy? I think they're pretty similar to the point where I feel like they're companion pieces.

dvdmike · 08-16-2013, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YoreLore

Do people who compare this to Drive also compare Taxi Driver to The King of Comedy?

My favourite film this year, so far. Wish it would get the steelbook treatment or at least have a nice slipcover. Regardless, will be buying it day 1

.

That is actually a valid comparison and has been talked about at length

http://www.jstor.org/action/cookieAbsent

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Dave Kehr of the Chicago Reader gave the film a favorable review, calling the film, "clearly an extension of Taxi Driver" and the "uncenteredness of the film is irritating, though it's irritating in an ambitious, risk-taking way"

http://vimeo.com/66130711

DJJez · 08-16-2013, 08:35 PM

really hoping this gets the steelbook treatment in the uk like drive did. some nice neon colours on the front and back just like drive steelbook would be awesome!!

YoreLore · 08-16-2013, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SimBelm

I don't compare this to Drive at all, but are you saying Taxi Driver isn't comparable to The King of Comedy? I think they're pretty similar to the point where I feel like they're companion pieces.

Forgive me, I was genuinely asking if they do lol.

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Originally Posted by dvdmike

That is actually a valid comparison and has been talked about at length

http://www.jstor.org/action/cookieAbsent

http://vimeo.com/66130711

It certainly is

I wasn't being sarcastic with my original post.

Poor wording on my part!

08-16-2013, 02:21 PM	#1
UncleBuckWild Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Oct 2012 4K collection:56 Blu-ray collection:416	Only God Forgives (2013) ONLY GOD FORGIVES Release Date: December 2, 2013 PRE-ORDER http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00E8GA90I Last edited by UncleBuckWild; 09-30-2013 at 10:03 AM.

08-16-2013, 05:52 PM	#10
alien2010 Special Member Member since:Jun 2010	For pity's sake! First of all I hate 3D (I know its a strong word, but yes I hate 3D) and secondly the film is filled with dark spaces and dark colours, and since brightness is generally lowered for 3D, wouldn't a 3D version make the film unwatchable? Last edited by alien2010; 08-16-2013 at 10:30 PM.

08-16-2013, 03:41 PM	#2
Natty Special Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Devon, UK Blu-ray collection:678 DVD collection:47 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:5	After Drive, I was really looking forward to this but I haven't heard too many good things about it. I'll probably still pick it up though...

08-16-2013, 04:06 PM	#4
88thCrazy Expert Member Member since:Nov 2011 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:631 DVD collection:69 Trading Score:6	It's nothing like Drive in story terms, but I really enjoyed it. Loved reading up all the interpretations that viewers posted online afterwards too. Will pick this up, maybe not day one though.

08-16-2013, 04:16 PM	#5
HotRats Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2009	I haven't seen many films at the cinema this year and most of those that I have seen have varied between slightly disappointing and can I have those two and a half hours of my life back please, but this was worth the effort. Divisive and not an easy watch but I found it highly rewarding and I expect it to build a following on disc.

08-16-2013, 04:25 PM	#6
alien2010 Special Member Member since:Jun 2010	Saw this on opening day, and like Drive back in 2011, I can't get it out of my head. After a terrible summer season, this film arrives and it is a mesmerizing jolt to the senses. The surrealist tone of the film is juxtaposed with the disciplined craftsmanship that is on display here. Seriously this film has the surrealism of David Lynch, along with the craftsmanship of Stanley Kubrick. This is hardly surprising since the DoP of this film, Larry Smith, also fulfilled the same duties on Kubrick's swansong Eyes Wide Shut A true masterpiece that I hope one day will be re-evaluated. As for the blu-ray, its a day one purchase for me. Don't know when this film will be released in the U.K. but if the French BD, which is being released on the 2nd October, has English subtitles, I'm purchasing that for sure.

08-16-2013, 05:04 PM	#8
Foggy Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:UK 4K collection:29 Blu-ray collection:3591 DVD collection:47	Nay thanks! I may pick it up because of it's dark atmosphere and fantastic look, but I was very much underwhelmed and really felt like a hollow film, it's not as restrained and constructed as Drive or the other NWR films I've seen and just feels very indulgent.

08-16-2013, 05:59 PM	#12
Tech-UK Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 Location:UK Home Theater Gallery:96 4K collection:215 Blu-ray collection:1167 Blu-ray reviews: 20 Trading Score:23	November is too far away. Will probably pickup the Nordic release in October. Unless the US release is region free.

08-16-2013, 06:39 PM	#13
YoreLore Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2013 Location:Dundee, Scotland 4K collection:129 Blu-ray collection:270 Trading Score:4	Do people who compare this to Drive also compare Taxi Driver to The King of Comedy? My favourite film this year, so far. Wish it would get the steelbook treatment or at least have a nice slipcover. Regardless, will be buying it day 1 .

08-16-2013, 08:35 PM	#19
DJJez Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Aug 2011 Location:Reading, England Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:1160 Blu-ray collection:2886 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:9	really hoping this gets the steelbook treatment in the uk like drive did. some nice neon colours on the front and back just like drive steelbook would be awesome!!

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