Finally getting a Criterion Collection release
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JEyler1183-818-343041 — 12 years ago(December 30, 2013 10:22 PM)
I can't wait to buy this edition. Plus, it's on Blu-Ray with a 4K restoration, new audio commentary from Michael Mann and James Caan, brand new interviews with the stars including Caan and Mann, new featurettes, and the original theatrical trailer. Now I can finally update my Special Edition DVD release from 1998 that included a commentary track by Caan and Mann 2 minutes of extra footage and the original trailer. I guess having a commentary makes the DVD version a Special Edition. I can't wait until January 14th. I might as well by the Blu-Ray Critheron Editions of Blow Out (81) with a then 27 year old John Travolta, directed by Brian De Palma and Missing (82) with Jack Lemmon who goes overseas to collect his son's remains. Powerful films. Enjoy and Happy New Year to everyone!
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The Movieman — 12 years ago(January 01, 2014 12:47 PM)
Should note that the commentary isn't new (not sure if it was available on a previous release, however), but it was recorded in 1995 according to the menu. The interviews with Mann and Caan (separate) are new.
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bluhorn-673-810937 — 12 years ago(January 08, 2014 12:07 PM)
INCREDIBLE NEWS! From mondo-digital:
Though billed as a director's cut, this isn't the same version. The extra scene is still there, but thankfully the beach sequence is back to its original length with the music intact, thus creating the longest version we've had to date (about 30 seconds longer than the DVD) and something much closer to the theatrical version overall, including the restoration of slow motion during the last gunfight instead of the goofy sped up effect applied to the laserdisc and DVD. The DTS-HD 5.1 track sounds excellent (optional English subs are also included), with the score benefiting in particular from the spacious presentation, while the transfer looks terrific with even the darkest scenes popping through far more clearly than before. It's safe to say you can toss your DVD in the trash bin after grabbing this one. -
Big_Boss_Forever — 12 years ago(January 08, 2014 04:58 PM)
I know, this is phenomenal news! We get the slow motion of the theatrical cut and the new scene from the director's cut. I can't wait for my copy to arrive next week. Unfortunately, it seems that Criterion and Michael Mann haven't advertised this new cut of the film. Some fans think that there getting the director's cut with the tint. So, for them its a butchered version.