Blu-ray?!?!?
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Archived from the IMDb Discussion Forums — The Friends of Eddie Coyle
silentscott86 — 16 years ago(July 16, 2009 07:18 PM)
Now that Criterion released a DVD version will there ever be a Blu-ray release in the works? I rented the DVD and loved the movie. Now that I have a Blu-ray player, it would be a shame to buy the DVD and re-buy it for Blu-ray. After all, this is a high definition transfer. Might as well make up some Blu-rays. I'd pay $30 -$ 40 bucks for a "The Friends of Eddie Coyle" Criteron Blu-ray!
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jaygill-1 — 16 years ago(July 17, 2009 10:08 PM)
Honest question here. No slight intended butwhat is the advantage of viewing a 1970's movie known for it's bleak, "grey", gritty cinematography in ultra high def blu ray? I don't see the incremental gain for the expense - unless you want to see Mitchum's wrinkles or the hint of the "extra set of knuckles" he is supposed to have.
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corruptmatt — 16 years ago(July 29, 2009 10:32 PM)
We waited long enough for the DVD.
Haha the extra knuckles would be interesting but I know what you mean. I think the worst thing about older films in HD is that the effects look bad at times, you can see more than the director intended I think (of course this film doesn't have that problem) -
Balthazar Bee — 15 years ago(May 12, 2010 06:28 AM)
I'm new to the world of blu-ray, but I have to say I'm enjoying the hell out of watching old, gritty movies in HD. I must have a grain fetish. Even the much maligned transfer of Black Christmas floated my boat.
Criterion provided TFoEC with a rather good transfer on DVD, but on my PS3, it still doesn't look quite as sharp as a decent blu-ray. I wouldn't hesitate to "reinvest" in this title; it's a genuinely great film.
You're right about seeing "more than the director intended", which in this case would mean gawking on-location spectators in higher resolution something we shouldn't have to live without. -
Mod1911 — 15 years ago(August 24, 2010 06:40 AM)
Perhaps some other production company will release THoEC in the BR format. The folks at Studio Canal Collection have been updating some fine films from this era, so keep your fingers crossed.
PS- I would buy THoEC on BR in a second, and I already own the Criterion DVD.
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