Independence Day? - Blu-ray Forum

gem_n_webz · 12-20-2008, 03:57 AM

ok, i just picked this up on bd and i was under the impression it was the extended cut (153 minutes, like the special dvd). but it's the theatrical cut. any idea if the extended version will ever make bd?

Twankies08 · 12-20-2008, 04:31 AM

They probably will sometime in the future but I doubt
anyone will want to dish out more money for the few
extras!!

RYJAPE21 · 12-20-2008, 08:09 PM

I was just wondering about this BD myself and that's disappointing it's not the Director's Cut... anyone know how the PQ is?

master_8ball · 12-20-2008, 08:11 PM

I was a little disappointed in this one, the HD treatment made some of the effects laughable...

RYJAPE21 · 12-20-2008, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by master_8ball

I was a little disappointed in this one, the HD treatment made some of the effects laughable...

Yeah I was afraid of that (most CG films of the 90's don't hold up so well)... oh well, hopefully they'll re-release a better version with the DC in the future.

JJ · 12-20-2008, 08:16 PM

The sound quality is a incredible improvement, that's for sure, top notch work there - the video quality is incredible as well. It's one of my favorite popcorn flicks of the 90s, with great re-watch value! Worth a purchase, I think it's $20 at some Targets until today!

borninusa · 12-20-2008, 08:49 PM

I was watching it at a local Sams Club as it was playing on one of their HD tv's. I cant comment on the sound, but the picture looked quite good, to me that is.

jw · 12-20-2008, 08:53 PM

great upgrade for the price. Fox does lack in the extras department but I personally don't care as I seldom watch them. Thats just my opinion but I know others watch them

Moefiz · 12-20-2008, 08:54 PM

How much difference is there between the two version that would warrant holding out for the extended cut.

DetroitSportsFan · 12-20-2008, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gem_n_webz

any idea if the extended version will ever make bd?

When Fox thinks that they've sold enough copies of the current release.

borninusa · 12-20-2008, 09:00 PM

When ithe original ends up in the $5 bins and they figure it can me milked some more.

mike7478 · 12-20-2008, 09:15 PM

I had no idea there was an extended cut of this

Something to look out for and will probably pick it up when the price of it drops

BIGMERF · 12-20-2008, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twankies08

They probably will sometime in the future but I doubt
anyone will want to dish out more money for the few
extras!!

i agree, nice call

MAPdead · 12-20-2008, 10:02 PM

I thought the PQ and AQ were awesome for a film thats 10+ years old.

Roland1919 · 12-21-2008, 04:09 AM

Funny, I watched this movie last night and never realized until now just how "CHEESY" the dialogue is. Seriously, listen to it. The JEW SMATZ from NY is funny though.

Red Hood · 12-21-2008, 04:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roland1919

Funny, I watched this movie last night and never realized until now just how "CHEESY" the dialogue is. Seriously, listen to it. The JEW SMATZ from NY is funny though.

+1 lol

crazyBLUE · 12-21-2008, 04:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MAPdead

I thought the PQ and AQ were awesome for a film thats 10+ years old.

I'd agree with that !! +1

shrieker · 12-21-2008, 09:07 AM

I've noticed Fox have a tendancy to release bog standard BD's (apart from titles like 'I, Robot' and 'The Fly') with hardly any extras, and with the theatrical cut version ('Kingdom of Heaven' and 'Dare Devil' being the rare exceptions).
'Fantastic Four', 'Commando', 'Die Hard 4.0', 'Mr and Mrs Smith', have had extended, unrated, director's cuts or whatever and only the theatrical version has been released with bugger all extras

. Along with 'Independence Day', these are mainstream blockbuster titles that people would most likely buy again because its the extended cut or has extras - craftly eh?

sfmarine · 12-21-2008, 01:42 PM

It's a Fox title...what do you expect? I had to have this on release day so I spent $30 on it. Got ripped off. They could have easily included the extended cut. I still think the worst Fox release has been Kingdom of Heaven. As far as porting over all dvd features go. KOH was a 4 disk set. All we got on blu-ray was a trailer.

Mr. HiDef · 12-21-2008, 01:49 PM

I thought it was a awesome transfer by fox.

12-20-2008, 03:57 AM	#1
gem_n_webz Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Flint, Michigan Blu-ray collection:228 Trading Score:14	Independence Day? ok, i just picked this up on bd and i was under the impression it was the extended cut (153 minutes, like the special dvd). but it's the theatrical cut. any idea if the extended version will ever make bd?

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12-20-2008, 04:31 AM	#2
Twankies08 Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Panama City, Florida Blu-ray collection:168 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:18	They probably will sometime in the future but I doubt anyone will want to dish out more money for the few extras!!

12-20-2008, 08:09 PM	#3
RYJAPE21 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Maryland 4K collection:247 Blu-ray collection:910 Blu-ray reviews:1	I was just wondering about this BD myself and that's disappointing it's not the Director's Cut... anyone know how the PQ is?

12-20-2008, 08:11 PM	#4
master_8ball Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:675 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:2	I was a little disappointed in this one, the HD treatment made some of the effects laughable...

12-20-2008, 08:16 PM	#6
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	The sound quality is a incredible improvement, that's for sure, top notch work there - the video quality is incredible as well. It's one of my favorite popcorn flicks of the 90s, with great re-watch value! Worth a purchase, I think it's $20 at some Targets until today!

12-20-2008, 08:49 PM	#7
borninusa Power Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:1883 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:20	I was watching it at a local Sams Club as it was playing on one of their HD tv's. I cant comment on the sound, but the picture looked quite good, to me that is.

12-20-2008, 08:53 PM	#8
jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	great upgrade for the price. Fox does lack in the extras department but I personally don't care as I seldom watch them. Thats just my opinion but I know others watch them

12-20-2008, 08:54 PM	#9
Moefiz Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:288 DVD collection:20 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:70	How much difference is there between the two version that would warrant holding out for the extended cut.

12-20-2008, 09:00 PM	#11
borninusa Power Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:1883 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:20	When ithe original ends up in the $5 bins and they figure it can me milked some more.

12-20-2008, 09:15 PM	#12
mike7478 Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Worcester, UK Blu-ray collection:35 Blu-ray reviews:3	I had no idea there was an extended cut of this Something to look out for and will probably pick it up when the price of it drops

12-20-2008, 10:02 PM	#14
MAPdead Power Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:North Carolina 4K collection:918 Blu-ray collection:2683 Blu-ray reviews:23	I thought the PQ and AQ were awesome for a film thats 10+ years old.

12-21-2008, 04:09 AM	#15
Roland1919 Power Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:San Diego Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:17 Trading Score:25	Funny, I watched this movie last night and never realized until now just how "CHEESY" the dialogue is. Seriously, listen to it. The JEW SMATZ from NY is funny though.

12-21-2008, 09:07 AM	#18
shrieker Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:United Kingdom Blu-ray collection:134 Blu-ray reviews: 6	I've noticed Fox have a tendancy to release bog standard BD's (apart from titles like 'I, Robot' and 'The Fly') with hardly any extras, and with the theatrical cut version ('Kingdom of Heaven' and 'Dare Devil' being the rare exceptions). 'Fantastic Four', 'Commando', 'Die Hard 4.0', 'Mr and Mrs Smith', have had extended, unrated, director's cuts or whatever and only the theatrical version has been released with bugger all extras . Along with 'Independence Day', these are mainstream blockbuster titles that people would most likely buy again because its the extended cut or has extras - craftly eh?

12-21-2008, 01:42 PM	#19
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	It's a Fox title...what do you expect? I had to have this on release day so I spent $30 on it. Got ripped off. They could have easily included the extended cut. I still think the worst Fox release has been Kingdom of Heaven. As far as porting over all dvd features go. KOH was a 4 disk set. All we got on blu-ray was a trailer.

12-21-2008, 01:49 PM	#20
Mr. HiDef Expert Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Fox Lake IL Blu-ray collection:89	I thought it was a awesome transfer by fox.

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