A Bridge Too Far - SE announcement - (Region 2)
03-30-04, 04:32 PM
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A Bridge Too Far - SE announcement!!!
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Region 2 release, but surely a Region 1 release isn't 'too far' behind.
But the new 5.1 track is a welcome addition. Hope it gets a new transfer as well.
Title: A Bridge too Far
Starring: Sean Connery
Released: 24th May 2004
SRP: £19.99
Further Details
As with The Battle of Britain, to commerate the 60th anniversary of D-Day MGM are releasing A Bridge too Far as a two disc DVD special edition set. This film has a large fantastic cast including Sean Connery, Michael Caine, Edward Fox, Anthony Hopkins, Elliot Gould (Chris?), Gene Hackman, Dirk Bogarde, Robert Redford, Laurence Oliver and James Caan. Directed by Richard Attenborough, this film tells the story of the failed attempt to capture several bridges in World War II during Operation Market Garden. This is the confirmed list of special features:
A Bridge Too Far: Heroes from the Sky documentary
A Distant Battle: Memories of Operation Market Garden featurette
Richard Attenborough: A Filmmaker Remembers featurette
Audio commentary with William Goldman and key crew members
Trivia Track including 590 pop up trivia facts
Photo Gallery
5.1 surround sound
Original Theatrical Trailer
http://dvdanswers.com/images/screens...3dpackshot.jpg
Starring: Sean Connery
Released: 24th May 2004
SRP: £19.99
Further Details
As with The Battle of Britain, to commerate the 60th anniversary of D-Day MGM are releasing A Bridge too Far as a two disc DVD special edition set. This film has a large fantastic cast including Sean Connery, Michael Caine, Edward Fox, Anthony Hopkins, Elliot Gould (Chris?), Gene Hackman, Dirk Bogarde, Robert Redford, Laurence Oliver and James Caan. Directed by Richard Attenborough, this film tells the story of the failed attempt to capture several bridges in World War II during Operation Market Garden. This is the confirmed list of special features:
A Bridge Too Far: Heroes from the Sky documentary
A Distant Battle: Memories of Operation Market Garden featurette
Richard Attenborough: A Filmmaker Remembers featurette
Audio commentary with William Goldman and key crew members
Trivia Track including 590 pop up trivia facts
Photo Gallery
5.1 surround sound
Original Theatrical Trailer
http://dvdanswers.com/images/screens...3dpackshot.jpg
Region 2 release, but surely a Region 1 release isn't 'too far' behind.
But the new 5.1 track is a welcome addition. Hope it gets a new transfer as well.
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03-30-04, 04:36 PM
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Originally posted by Mike Lowrey
Region 2 release, but surely a Region 1 release isn't 'too far' behind.
Region 2 release, but surely a Region 1 release isn't 'too far' behind.
Slightly off topic, but why does MGM always seem to put their SEs out in R2 a year or two before R1? Robocop, Great Escape, Misery, Fish Called Wanda, etc. There doesn't seem to be a logical reason for this, such as a rights issue.
03-30-04, 04:48 PM
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Originally posted by bboisvert
Likely not for another year, at least. These military reissues are almost always timed with Memorial Day.
Likely not for another year, at least. These military reissues are almost always timed with Memorial Day.
03-30-04, 05:03 PM
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Originally posted by Mike Lowrey
Sorry, I don't follow. Stated release day IS around Memorial Day. A week an a day earlier to be exact, but close enough.
Sorry, I don't follow. Stated release day IS around Memorial Day. A week an a day earlier to be exact, but close enough.
03-30-04, 06:47 PM
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Originally posted by talemyn
A Bridge Too Far!!! Caine and Hackman in the same movie!!
This is my thesis, man . . . this is my closing argument!!
I can stop watching TV!!!
A Bridge Too Far!!! Caine and Hackman in the same movie!!
This is my thesis, man . . . this is my closing argument!!
I can stop watching TV!!!
03-30-04, 07:09 PM
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I have the origional copy and I like it so i'll upgrade to the 5.1 SE. I'll have to bookmark the release date. Also waiting patiently for the Battle of the Bulge!
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You can find our full review of the May 24th release of the UK Region 2 A Bridge Too Far Special Edition here.
Summary:
A film which covers a huge epic battle. This SE does justice to the span and scope of the story. We learn a great deal about the battle and about the creation of this film. The extras are as comprehensive as we could have hoped for, in particular 3 very good documentaries and an informative commentary track, which you should be listened to and watched in order to fully appreciate both the battle and the film.
A Bridge Too Far has been somewhat overlooked in recent years, as this ensemble type of film-making has fallen out of fashion, however, it is hard to think of a film which does exactly what it ‘says on the tin’ as this film does. This SE is the best version of this film available, highly recommended.
A film which covers a huge epic battle. This SE does justice to the span and scope of the story. We learn a great deal about the battle and about the creation of this film. The extras are as comprehensive as we could have hoped for, in particular 3 very good documentaries and an informative commentary track, which you should be listened to and watched in order to fully appreciate both the battle and the film.
A Bridge Too Far has been somewhat overlooked in recent years, as this ensemble type of film-making has fallen out of fashion, however, it is hard to think of a film which does exactly what it ‘says on the tin’ as this film does. This SE is the best version of this film available, highly recommended.
04-11-04, 08:14 AM
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Originally posted by Butch Coolidge
Already available in Australia. And way way cheaper than the future R2UK.
Already available in Australia. And way way cheaper than the future R2UK.
Last edited by marty888; 04-11-04 at 08:16 AM.
