ytrez

I just ordered this single disk version of Deer Hunter:

http://www.deepdiscount.com/viewprod...uctId=5752273#

and under the special features tab it says Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.35.

By the way, the box doesn't look like that on the disc I received from them. It looks like this: http://video.barnesandnoble.com/sear...=0025192017728

I bought this along with a bunch of other updates for the anamorphic feature (things like Midnight Run, Brighton Beach Memoirs, They Live, The Thing) only the box doesn't mention that it is anamorphic and the UPC is the same as the old disc I already have in my library.

So, does anyone know if this disc is in fact enhanced for widescreen televisions?

Thanks so much.

Cameron

it is not anamorphic. the same disc was issued 3 times




http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film/DVDCom...deerhunter.htm

DarthMarino

I believe the Legacy Series release is anamorphic. It also looks much better and has features.

canaryfarmer

You want this one, man:
http://www.deepdiscount.com/viewprod...ductId=5753135

tylergfoster

Or, if you want to really split hairs and you're willing to import, you want this:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Deer-Hunter-...?ie=UTF8&s=dvd

The US DVD is crappy -- disc 2 holds less than 20 minutes of footage.

DarthMarino

That Region 2 version doesn't seem to include the deleted scenes so it isn't exactly the definitive version.

GuruTwo

There's a new single-disc reissue of "The Deer Hunter" in a keepcase with cover art similar to the 2-disc "Legacy Series" but I don't know if it's just disc 1 of the "Legacy Series" or the old disc in new packaging.

I saw it at Wal-Mart in the bargain bin and I was like "dammit, I just paid like $30 for this a few months ago!" but then I realized that it wasn't the Legacy disc, it just has similar cover art.

Premise

I seen this in a new display case at WM. They had the old cover version on one side of the display, and the new cover on the other side. the back of the new cover says anamorphic widescreen, where as the old cover only said widescreen.

tylergfoster

No, but come on -- director's commentary and four featurettes totaling about an hour tops the not-really-deleted-scenes (they're alternate takes) and cinematographer/reporter commentary on the Legacy DVD anyday.

http://homevideo.universalstudios.co...?childId=30648
Looks like Universal may have gotten confused: I think they re-issued the DVD with the new cover, but they checked the Legacy stats. However, since this DVD claims to have production notes and the trailer, that, in theory, makes it the old disc.

porieux

I just got the HD-DVD version from Netflix. I would assume this is the best version available for those who have the required hardware.

JZ1276

So i just watched the Legacy edition I bought months ago and even though it's supposed to have a 5.1 track and my receiver reads 5.1, it didnt sound like a typical 5.1 mix. I went back to the audio menu and noticed it says "Logic7". Anyone know what that is ??

Imail724

If anyone is looking for The Legacy Series one, I found a copy at Costco two weeks ago for $16.99, they also had the two-disc version of Cape Fear for the same price. I grabbed both.