Across The Universe Blu-ray Being released by Columbia/Tri-Star on February 5th - Blu-ray Forum

Tekman · 11-26-2007, 10:47 PM

Across The Universe Blu-ray Being released by Columbia/Tri-Star on February 5th

Slackr89 · 11-26-2007, 10:52 PM

most likely a buy for me

alkalinesi · 11-26-2007, 10:55 PM

nice! i cant wait! i heard good things

hc666 · 11-26-2007, 11:03 PM

Buying for sure

Seretur · 11-26-2007, 11:05 PM

Yes, this one's for keeps.

jorg · 11-26-2007, 11:11 PM

exlusive or dule format

OokieSpookie · 11-26-2007, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jorg

exlusive or dule format

Columbia/Tri Star is a Sony studio...

CGYBLU · 11-27-2007, 12:45 AM

I'm buying 3

1 for me, 2 as gifts.

Living Near Shamu · 11-27-2007, 12:47 AM

Is this a good movie? Never heard of it...

Banjo · 11-27-2007, 12:57 AM

I believe the cinematographer of this movie is on board for Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince.

Mr. Spiffy-Pants · 11-27-2007, 01:33 PM

The cinematography was excellent on this film. The plot, to me, was bland and predictable. I was kind of expecting the writers to step it up a notch to match with the level of the cinematography and in my opinion it just didn't happen.

I'll admit that my opinion of the movie is slightly colored by the experience I had in the theater. Between having the back of my seat constantly kicked by some girl behind me and being told to be quiet by the old man next to me after whispering a comment to my girlfriend at the beginning of the movie (let's not mention the fact that he then proceeded to talk through the whole film), it is safe to say that I did not have an enjoyable movie experience for almost $20. Despite this, the story was the main thing that did not impress me about this movie.

What do I mean? Skip this if you don't want to be spoiled....

Still there?

In my opinion it's the typical anti-Vietnam War/love story. You knew the character who received a draft letter was going to be sent to Vietnam, you knew that he would then return traumatized for life (or five minutes, depending upon the writer), you knew the Brit was going to get back to America and end up with the girl, etc. There were no surprise twists, surprise endings, or really surprises of any sort. It was a typical Hollywood movie with pretty cinematography.

Of course, that's just my opinion and I could be horribly wrong. I'd recommend renting before buying, personally.

hc666 · 11-27-2007, 02:19 PM

As a huge Beatles fan, i'm buying regardless... the preview actually almost brought me to tears, very powerful music, esp when Hey Jude kicks in.

brings me back to a simpler time

CptGreedle · 11-27-2007, 02:22 PM

Wait a sec, this is already out of theaters?? I didn't realize it was IN theaters yet! CRAP! I wanted to see that movie.

If I can find it in a theater, i will go see it this week/weekend, but otherwise it might have to be a blind purchase for me.

CptGreedle · 11-27-2007, 02:25 PM

CRAP! i can't believe I missed that! I thought it was a Christmas release for some reason... must have confused it with something else.
Dang... now it will HAVE to be a blind purchase.

Mr. Spiffy-Pants · 11-27-2007, 03:50 PM

hc, I think the fact that they integrated so many Beatles songs into this movie was the main draw. It was nice, but it wasn't really my cup of tea.

Of course, I enjoyed "The Fountain" quite a bit, so my tea might be a little stranger than others.

SpaceDog · 11-27-2007, 05:56 PM

I adore Julie Taymor, and I love the Beatles, so I'm all over this one blind.
I'm just sorry I missed it in theaters.
I hope they make a nice edition for BD.

hc666 · 11-27-2007, 07:02 PM

hehe i hate to say it but i hate theatres now, since i got High def movies/TV and a nice audio set up, going to the theatre and having annoying ppl sitting around me... Rrrrrr just drives me lol

dobyblue · 01-03-2008, 08:38 PM

Across the Universe is getting a 24-bit/48kHz PCM track!

YES!!!!

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/sh..._Revealed/1224

CGYBLU · 01-03-2008, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dobyblue

Across the Universe is getting a 24-bit/48kHz PCM track!

YES!!!!

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/sh..._Revealed/1224

You'll have to excuse me while I wipe the drool from my keyboard....

ironrefault · 01-03-2008, 08:45 PM

If this was a straight-up drama, it would be an easy sell to me. I like '60s based films of that type, and who doesn't like a touch of coming of age?

As it stands, I'll give it a rent. It looks interesting for a musical, but hopefully not over the top like Chicago or Sweeney Todd.

11-26-2007, 10:47 PM	#1
Tekman Active Member Member since:Apr 2007	Across The Universe Blu-ray Being released by Columbia/Tri-Star on February 5th Across The Universe Blu-ray Being released by Columbia/Tri-Star on February 5th

11-26-2007, 10:52 PM	#2
Slackr89 Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Edmonton, Alberta PSN: Slackr Blu-ray collection:116 Trading Score:2	most likely a buy for me Last edited by Slackr89; 11-26-2007 at 10:58 PM.

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11-26-2007, 10:55 PM	#3
alkalinesi Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:South Jersey Home Theater Gallery:35 Blu-ray collection:429 DVD collection:20 Trading Score:52	nice! i cant wait! i heard good things

11-26-2007, 11:03 PM	#4
hc666 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2007 Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:100 Blu-ray reviews: 26	Buying for sure

11-26-2007, 11:05 PM	#5
Seretur Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:An Island in the Adriatic Blu-ray collection:521 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:2	Yes, this one's for keeps.

11-26-2007, 11:11 PM	#6
jorg Power Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:2	exlusive or dule format

11-27-2007, 12:45 AM	#8
CGYBLU Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	I'm buying 3 1 for me, 2 as gifts.

11-27-2007, 12:47 AM	#9
Living Near Shamu Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Austin, TX Trading Score:42	Is this a good movie? Never heard of it...

11-27-2007, 12:57 AM	#10
Banjo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Blu-ray collection:143	I believe the cinematographer of this movie is on board for Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince.

11-27-2007, 01:33 PM	#11
Mr. Spiffy-Pants Active Member Member since:Jul 2007	The cinematography was excellent on this film. The plot, to me, was bland and predictable. I was kind of expecting the writers to step it up a notch to match with the level of the cinematography and in my opinion it just didn't happen. I'll admit that my opinion of the movie is slightly colored by the experience I had in the theater. Between having the back of my seat constantly kicked by some girl behind me and being told to be quiet by the old man next to me after whispering a comment to my girlfriend at the beginning of the movie (let's not mention the fact that he then proceeded to talk through the whole film), it is safe to say that I did not have an enjoyable movie experience for almost $20. Despite this, the story was the main thing that did not impress me about this movie. What do I mean? Skip this if you don't want to be spoiled.... Still there? In my opinion it's the typical anti-Vietnam War/love story. You knew the character who received a draft letter was going to be sent to Vietnam, you knew that he would then return traumatized for life (or five minutes, depending upon the writer), you knew the Brit was going to get back to America and end up with the girl, etc. There were no surprise twists, surprise endings, or really surprises of any sort. It was a typical Hollywood movie with pretty cinematography. Of course, that's just my opinion and I could be horribly wrong. I'd recommend renting before buying, personally.

11-27-2007, 02:19 PM	#12
hc666 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2007 Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:100 Blu-ray reviews: 26	As a huge Beatles fan, i'm buying regardless... the preview actually almost brought me to tears, very powerful music, esp when Hey Jude kicks in. brings me back to a simpler time

11-27-2007, 02:22 PM	#13
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	Wait a sec, this is already out of theaters?? I didn't realize it was IN theaters yet! CRAP! I wanted to see that movie. If I can find it in a theater, i will go see it this week/weekend, but otherwise it might have to be a blind purchase for me.

11-27-2007, 02:25 PM	#14
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	CRAP! i can't believe I missed that! I thought it was a Christmas release for some reason... must have confused it with something else. Dang... now it will HAVE to be a blind purchase.

11-27-2007, 03:50 PM	#15
Mr. Spiffy-Pants Active Member Member since:Jul 2007	hc, I think the fact that they integrated so many Beatles songs into this movie was the main draw. It was nice, but it wasn't really my cup of tea. Of course, I enjoyed "The Fountain" quite a bit, so my tea might be a little stranger than others.

11-27-2007, 05:56 PM	#16
SpaceDog Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Raleigh, NC Blu-ray collection:116	I adore Julie Taymor, and I love the Beatles, so I'm all over this one blind. I'm just sorry I missed it in theaters. I hope they make a nice edition for BD.

11-27-2007, 07:02 PM	#17
hc666 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2007 Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:100 Blu-ray reviews: 26	hehe i hate to say it but i hate theatres now, since i got High def movies/TV and a nice audio set up, going to the theatre and having annoying ppl sitting around me... Rrrrrr just drives me lol

01-03-2008, 08:38 PM	#18
dobyblue Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:71 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:655 Blu-ray reviews: 15	Across the Universe is getting a 24-bit/48kHz PCM track! YES!!!! http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/sh..._Revealed/1224

01-03-2008, 08:45 PM	#20
ironrefault Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:North Florida	If this was a straight-up drama, it would be an easy sell to me. I like '60s based films of that type, and who doesn't like a touch of coming of age? As it stands, I'll give it a rent. It looks interesting for a musical, but hopefully not over the top like Chicago or Sweeney Todd.

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