David Mamet's "Spartan" (2004) and "Heist" (2002) - Blu-ray Forum

wnicholas76 · 01-16-2009, 02:51 AM

Two very underrated movies from writer/director David Mamet! And since Warner is busy putting most of their catalog releases on Blu-ray, they should add these two great thrillers to the list. Val Kilmer's performance in "Spartan" was way above-average, and the action, mystery, and intrigue in said film was top-notch! And in "Spartan", you also see Kristen Bell in the film before "Veronica Mars" made her a star! And "Heist" showcases a fine mix of action, suspense, double-crosses, and triple-crosses, not to mention the fine performances of Gene Hackman, Danny DeVito, Delroy Lindo, Sam Rockwell, Rebecca Pidgeon, and Ricky Jay. Warner should hurry up and announce these, and hopefully they won't hesitate in putting in Dolby TrueHD 5.1 tracks for both films!

Shawn Elestren · 01-19-2011, 01:44 AM

Spartan is one of my favorite films. I want it on Blu!!!

blackbrains · 04-03-2011, 08:04 AM

Agreed spartan is excellent it would be a buyer for me, i wasnt too fussed on heist though myself.

willbfree · 05-30-2011, 12:55 AM

+1 for Spartan.

Wouldn't mind seeing The Spanish Prisoner on Blu either.

Why are studios neglecting Mamet's films?

HotRats · 05-30-2011, 08:33 AM

Yes please to both of those. I love the last exchange between Danny DeVito and Gene Hackman in Heist. I think Spanish Prisoner is getting a blu release in France towards Autumn. I hope Criterion do House Of Games and Homicide in due course and I wouldn't say no to State And Main or Things Change

Onlysleeping23 · 07-08-2013, 03:14 PM

Anybody have the German Blu of Spartan? I upgraded my DVD to HD in Vudu, but it unfortunately is not OAR. Why is Redbelt the only Mamet film on BD in the US?! The Spanish Prisoner isn't even in print on DVD anymore.

HotRats · 07-08-2013, 06:32 PM

I'm happy with the German blu of Spartan, its a decent upgrade, could probably be better if more money was spent but its better than the DVD. I think its locked to B http://www.caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergl...D=1393#auswahl

tylergfoster · 07-08-2013, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Onlysleeping23

Anybody have the German Blu of Spartan? I upgraded my DVD to HD in Vudu, but it unfortunately is not OAR. Why is Redbelt the only Mamet film on BD in the US?! The Spanish Prisoner isn't even in print on DVD anymore.

Actually, it is in print again, as a title in Sony's burn-on-demand library. http://shop.warnerarchive.com/produc...+1000390484.do

The German Blu looks nice, but I wouldn't spend the money to import a disc with such a limited improvement unless it was Region Free and I could play it anywhere. Hopefully Warner makes it a budget title sooner or later.

willbfree · 12-09-2013, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HotRats

I'm happy with the German blu of Spartan, its a decent upgrade, could probably be better if more money was spent but its better than the DVD. I think its locked to B http://www.caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergl...D=1393#auswahl

Way back when you said you think the German Blu of Spartan may be locked to region B. Do you happen to know for sure if it is locked, now? Thanks!

ckt · 05-18-2015, 09:22 PM

bump

Mateo Sanboval · 05-18-2015, 10:02 PM

Spartan is one of my favorite movies, period. I would love this on BD.

ckt · 05-18-2015, 10:10 PM

It plays in HD on Cinemax and HBO frequently.

IroquoisPliskin · 05-08-2016, 07:12 AM

WHY IS THIS NOT AVAILABLE ON BLURAY YET???????????????

i really liked this movie.

AnamorphicWidescreen · 05-08-2016, 03:44 PM

Yes, Spartan (2004) and Heist (2001) are both amazing Mamet films - I saw both in the theater. I haven't seen these available for streaming w/good prints at all.

So, I would like to see them issued on Blu; or, at the least, decent DVD's.

Troy Perkins · 05-11-2016, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IroquoisPliskin

WHY IS THIS NOT AVAILABLE ON BLURAY YET???????????????

i really liked this movie.

Warner used to release a decent size of batch of back catalogue titles a couple of times per year but these seem to be drying up.

I think the last one I imported to the UK was Sharky's Machine. I've never seen Spartan but picked it up a few months ago very cheap on DVD and it's on my to-watch pile.

dvdmike · 05-11-2016, 07:52 PM

Seriously love this and I want Heist also

Fred Sliman · 05-15-2016, 02:36 AM

Two of my very favorites of the era. Have been eyeing the overseas version of Spartan. Would love to see these come along.

#Darren · 05-15-2016, 07:19 AM

Available in Germany:

http://www.amazon.de/Spartan-Blu-ray...=B0091A0CGC&m=

A damn good film, and one of Val Kilmer's best films.

antennahead · 05-15-2016, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by dvdmike

Seriously love this and I want Heist also

Same here .................... me too on Heist.

antennahead · 02-11-2018, 08:34 PM

Reviving an older thread here, as I couldn't find anything else on Mamet. I came across this today, and being a fan of this film was intrigued, especially with the listed price...... although I am not a fan of MOD. Anyone know anything about who's manufacturing this?

https://www.deepdiscount.com/edmond/191091459959

01-16-2009, 02:51 AM	#1
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	David Mamet's "Spartan" (2004) and "Heist" (2002) Two very underrated movies from writer/director David Mamet! And since Warner is busy putting most of their catalog releases on Blu-ray, they should add these two great thrillers to the list. Val Kilmer's performance in "Spartan" was way above-average, and the action, mystery, and intrigue in said film was top-notch! And in "Spartan", you also see Kristen Bell in the film before "Veronica Mars" made her a star! And "Heist" showcases a fine mix of action, suspense, double-crosses, and triple-crosses, not to mention the fine performances of Gene Hackman, Danny DeVito, Delroy Lindo, Sam Rockwell, Rebecca Pidgeon, and Ricky Jay. Warner should hurry up and announce these, and hopefully they won't hesitate in putting in Dolby TrueHD 5.1 tracks for both films!

05-15-2016, 02:36 AM	#17
Fred Sliman Active Member Member since:Nov 2013 Location:Baton Rouge, LA 4K collection:199 Blu-ray collection:7979 DVD collection:2822	Two of my very favorites of the era. Have been eyeing the overseas version of Spartan. Would love to see these come along. Last edited by Fred Sliman; 05-15-2016 at 02:38 AM. Reason: Deletion

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Shawn Elestren Power Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Edinburgh, Scotland 4K collection:45 Blu-ray collection:386 DVD collection:12 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 295	Spartan is one of my favorite films. I want it on Blu!!!

04-03-2011, 08:04 AM	#3
blackbrains Active Member Member since:Feb 2010 Blu-ray collection:124	Agreed spartan is excellent it would be a buyer for me, i wasnt too fussed on heist though myself.

05-30-2011, 12:55 AM	#4
willbfree Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2008 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:468 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:4	+1 for Spartan. Wouldn't mind seeing The Spanish Prisoner on Blu either. Why are studios neglecting Mamet's films?

05-30-2011, 08:33 AM	#5
HotRats Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2009	Yes please to both of those. I love the last exchange between Danny DeVito and Gene Hackman in Heist. I think Spanish Prisoner is getting a blu release in France towards Autumn. I hope Criterion do House Of Games and Homicide in due course and I wouldn't say no to State And Main or Things Change

07-08-2013, 03:14 PM	#6
Onlysleeping23 Active Member Member since:Nov 2011 4K collection:359 Blu-ray collection:1813 DVD collection:6	Anybody have the German Blu of Spartan? I upgraded my DVD to HD in Vudu, but it unfortunately is not OAR. Why is Redbelt the only Mamet film on BD in the US?! The Spanish Prisoner isn't even in print on DVD anymore.

07-08-2013, 06:32 PM	#7
HotRats Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2009	I'm happy with the German blu of Spartan, its a decent upgrade, could probably be better if more money was spent but its better than the DVD. I think its locked to B http://www.caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergl...D=1393#auswahl

05-18-2015, 09:22 PM	#10
ckt Senior Member Member since:Oct 2013 Location:McMurdo Trading Score:39	bump

05-18-2015, 10:02 PM	#11
Mateo Sanboval Expert Member Member since:Oct 2013 Location:The Upper Left Hand Corner Blu-ray collection:19	Spartan is one of my favorite movies, period. I would love this on BD.

05-18-2015, 10:10 PM	#12
ckt Senior Member Member since:Oct 2013 Location:McMurdo Trading Score:39	It plays in HD on Cinemax and HBO frequently.

05-08-2016, 07:12 AM	#13
IroquoisPliskin Expert Member Member since:Mar 2013 Trading Score:1	WHY IS THIS NOT AVAILABLE ON BLURAY YET??????????????? i really liked this movie.

05-08-2016, 03:44 PM	#14
AnamorphicWidescreen Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2014	Yes, Spartan (2004) and Heist (2001) are both amazing Mamet films - I saw both in the theater. I haven't seen these available for streaming w/good prints at all. So, I would like to see them issued on Blu; or, at the least, decent DVD's.

05-11-2016, 07:52 PM	#16
dvdmike Banned Member since:Jun 2010 Blu-ray collection:1069	Seriously love this and I want Heist also

05-15-2016, 07:19 AM	#18
#Darren Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:1471 Blu-ray reviews: 62	Available in Germany: http://www.amazon.de/Spartan-Blu-ray...=B0091A0CGC&m= A damn good film, and one of Val Kilmer's best films.

02-11-2018, 08:34 PM	#20
antennahead Special Member Member since:Apr 2014 Location:Charleston, SC Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:987 Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:3	Reviving an older thread here, as I couldn't find anything else on Mamet. I came across this today, and being a fan of this film was intrigued, especially with the listed price...... although I am not a fan of MOD. Anyone know anything about who's manufacturing this? https://www.deepdiscount.com/edmond/191091459959

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