Varsity Blues 4K UHD (1999) - Blu-ray Forum

MifuneFan · 10-11-2023, 02:06 PM

Paramount will be releasing Varsity Blues (1999) on 4K UHD on January 9th for its 25th Anniversary!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKW6XH2Z...ect=1&sr=1-470

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The hit high school football comedy-drama comes to 4K Ultra HD. At first, backup quarterback Jonathan "Mox" Moxom (James Van Der Beek) is nowhere close to being a star athlete. Perfectly content to stay on the bench, he has no time for coach Kilmer’s (Oscar winner Jon Voight), win-at-all-cost strategies. But when the starting quarterback is injured, Mox is in the game, and soon confronting the pressures and temptations of gridiron glory. Soon everyone in Mox's football-crazed community will realize there's not just a new star quarterback in town, there's a new kind of hero. This exciting and often funny coming-of-age story features an outstanding supporting cast that includes Paul Walker, Amy Smart, Scott Caan, Ali Larter, and Jesse Plemons.

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garyd97 · 10-11-2023, 02:40 PM

Would definitely pick this one up.

1924 · 10-11-2023, 02:50 PM

Um ok

Henke007 · 10-11-2023, 03:01 PM

Mister_Kidd · 10-11-2023, 03:20 PM

If you're going to give me James Van Der Beek on 4K, give me The Rules of Attraction goddamit!

mrzmaster · 10-11-2023, 04:59 PM

I used to love this movie in high school and haven't seen it since that time. I wonder if it actually holds up.

mpls1981 · 10-11-2023, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mrzmaster

I used to love this movie in high school and haven't seen it since that time. I wonder if it actually holds up.

I watched it a few months back after having not watching it in forever. It's definitely a movie of its time and not one of the better sports movies, but I still enjoyed it.

Eschenpod · 10-11-2023, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Mister_Kidd

If you're going to give me James Van Der Beek on 4K, give me The Rules of Attraction goddamit!

What about Ali Larter and Amy Smart?

Mister_Kidd · 10-11-2023, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Eschenpod

What about Ali Larter and Amy Smart?

Regarding Amy Smart, I'd be happy just to get a regular old BD of Outside Providence.

HorrorBlu · 10-11-2023, 06:19 PM

MifuneFan · 10-11-2023, 06:21 PM

Never seen the movie, but everytime I see the title, the song "My Hero" pops in to my head.

Scott R. · 10-11-2023, 06:27 PM

Not a classic by any stretch but definitely a guilty pleasure.

HorrorBlu · 10-11-2023, 06:29 PM

^ It's fun, and yes, terrific soundtrack. Collective Soul "Run" is another I frequently associate with the movie. Will definitely be upgrading.

levcore · 10-11-2023, 06:32 PM

The cure for the Monday blues, Varsity Blues!

niner4lfe · 10-11-2023, 09:23 PM

Hell yeah finally now all we need is The Program which is long overdue and Any Given Sunday

MikeK84 · 10-11-2023, 09:45 PM

I couldn’t stand this movie when I saw it in theaters almost 25 years ago, and I’m sure it’s not any better now. Like the other person was commenting, I’d rather see “The Rules of Attraction” get a 4K release instead!

sfmarine · 10-11-2023, 10:18 PM

This one is pure 90s nostalgia for me. Van Der Beek was the bigger star at the time but Paul Walker (RIP), was up and coming at the time. I have not watched it in years. Curious how the remaster will look. Doubt it will be a Day 1 purchase for me.

Ali Larter, Amy Smart and who could forget Miss. Davis!

infiniteCR · 10-11-2023, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Mister_Kidd

Regarding Amy Smart, I'd be happy just to get a regular old BD of Outside Providence.

Yes, please! Such an underrated,hilarious gem that one.

filmbuffTX · 10-11-2023, 10:40 PM

It's sort of like the MTV version of Friday Night Lights. The book came out in 1990 and the 2004 film adaptation is obviously much more grittier, serious, and realistic than Varsity Blues. They share similar themes and settings. The pressures, highs and lows, that high school varsity football players feel in a small Texas town.

I've re-watched the movie a couple of times on Blu-ray and it still holds up. Definitely upgrading to the 4K disc.

JoelGoodsen · 10-11-2023, 10:45 PM

Re-watched this not long back.Really enjoyed it again.

Cheers MifuneFan.

10-11-2023, 02:40 PM	#2
garyd97 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2013 4K collection:93 Blu-ray collection:214 Trading Score:198	Would definitely pick this one up.

10-11-2023, 02:50 PM	#3
1924 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2014	Um ok

10-11-2023, 03:01 PM	#4
Henke007 Expert Member Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Sweden Trading Score:8

10-11-2023, 03:20 PM	#5
Mister_Kidd Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2019 Location:Chicago Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:210 Blu-ray collection:769 DVD collection:299	If you're going to give me James Van Der Beek on 4K, give me The Rules of Attraction goddamit!

10-11-2023, 04:59 PM	#6
mrzmaster Member Member since:Nov 2014 4K collection:25 Blu-ray collection:613	I used to love this movie in high school and haven't seen it since that time. I wonder if it actually holds up.

10-11-2023, 06:19 PM	#10
HorrorBlu Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jun 2011 Blu-ray collection:209 DVD collection:356 Blu-ray reviews:1

10-11-2023, 06:21 PM	#11
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1143 Trading Score:69	Never seen the movie, but everytime I see the title, the song "My Hero" pops in to my head.

10-11-2023, 06:27 PM	#12
Scott R. Active Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011 Location:Los Angeles, CA 4K collection:1657 Blu-ray collection:4936 DVD collection:675 Digital collection:89 Trading Score:33	Not a classic by any stretch but definitely a guilty pleasure.

10-11-2023, 06:29 PM	#13
HorrorBlu Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jun 2011 Blu-ray collection:209 DVD collection:356 Blu-ray reviews:1	^ It's fun, and yes, terrific soundtrack. Collective Soul "Run" is another I frequently associate with the movie. Will definitely be upgrading.

10-11-2023, 06:32 PM	#14
levcore Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Jun 2011 Location:Dryland 4K collection:306 Blu-ray collection:2616 Trading Score:3	The cure for the Monday blues, Varsity Blues!

10-11-2023, 09:23 PM	#15
niner4lfe Active Member Member since:Nov 2014 Location:San Berdo Trading Score:24	Hell yeah finally now all we need is The Program which is long overdue and Any Given Sunday

10-11-2023, 09:45 PM	#16
MikeK84 Active Member Member since:Sep 2015 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:-	I couldn’t stand this movie when I saw it in theaters almost 25 years ago, and I’m sure it’s not any better now. Like the other person was commenting, I’d rather see “The Rules of Attraction” get a 4K release instead!

10-11-2023, 10:18 PM	#17
sfmarine Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Swan Station aDdIcTeD 2 LOST PSN:U5MC51473 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:930 Blu-ray collection:2311 DVD collection:276 MA collection:461 Digital collection:492 iTunes collection:534 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:43	This one is pure 90s nostalgia for me. Van Der Beek was the bigger star at the time but Paul Walker (RIP), was up and coming at the time. I have not watched it in years. Curious how the remaster will look. Doubt it will be a Day 1 purchase for me. Ali Larter, Amy Smart and who could forget Miss. Davis!

10-11-2023, 10:40 PM	#19
filmbuffTX Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:May 2015 4K collection:267 Blu-ray collection:6361 DVD collection:2270 Digital collection:1617 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:16	It's sort of like the MTV version of Friday Night Lights. The book came out in 1990 and the 2004 film adaptation is obviously much more grittier, serious, and realistic than Varsity Blues. They share similar themes and settings. The pressures, highs and lows, that high school varsity football players feel in a small Texas town. I've re-watched the movie a couple of times on Blu-ray and it still holds up. Definitely upgrading to the 4K disc.

10-11-2023, 10:45 PM	#20
JoelGoodsen Blu-ray Knight Member since:Oct 2011	Re-watched this not long back.Really enjoyed it again. Cheers MifuneFan.

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