Which Version Of 'The Abyss' To Get?

vedderstapp · 02-21-08, 06:50 AM

Just wondering which version to get since, to my surprise, I don't have it. There seem to be a few out there, but there are complaints about picture, etc... can anyone help?

Tuan Jim · 02-21-08, 07:39 AM

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basaro · 02-21-08, 07:44 AM

None of the releases are anamorphic, I wouldn't buy any of them. If you don't have it yet, just wait for a proper transfer.

RockyMtnBri · 02-21-08, 12:42 PM

I agree with basaro - hoping they get this right on Blu-ray. Same thing goes for True Lies.

Egon's Ghost · 02-22-08, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by basaro

None of the releases are anamorphic, I wouldn't buy any of them. If you don't have it yet, just wait for a proper transfer.

Yeah, but f**kin' A, how long do we have to wait?

toddly6666 · 02-23-08, 07:03 AM

It's been confirmed - James Cameron will never release this movie on an anamorphic DVD because he'll get sued by Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio - she had a really really really bad experience with an anamorphic DVD once. I can understand actors with tempers such as Ed Harris or Michael Biehn suing him, but who would have thought it was Mary?

GenPion · 02-23-08, 06:15 PM

I can't believe an anamorphic DVD hasn't been released. This is one of my favorite films... I already own it but I want an anamorphic transfer really bad. I'd re-buy this movie in an instant.

Sean O'Hara · 02-24-08, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by toddly6666

It's been confirmed - James Cameron will never release this movie on an anamorphic DVD because he'll get sued by Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio - she had a really really really bad experience with an anamorphic DVD once.

Actually, the delay is because Cameron's going back and digitally replacing her with Mary Stewart Masterson.

MrDs10e · 02-24-08, 07:43 PM

The Wal-Mart single-disc Abyss with the lenticular cover says that it is anamorphic on the back cover. Is it mislabeled then?

Josh Z · 02-25-08, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MrDs10e

The Wal-Mart single-disc Abyss with the lenticular cover says that it is anamorphic on the back cover. Is it mislabeled then?

Yes, all editions of the movie are mislabled as anamorphic. The only part of the disc that's anamorphic are the menus.

JLB · 11-05-09, 02:48 PM

Long-winded bump............

Any idea about True Lies?

Oh and a very long-winded BTW.....btw.....The Original 2 Disc Abyss is worth it for the "Under Pressure - The Making of the Abyss" alone.

As far as non-anamorphic DVDs go, this one ain't too bad.

toddly6666 · 11-05-09, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by JLB

Long-winded bump............

Any idea about True Lies?

Oh and a very long-winded BTW.....btw.....The Original 2 Disc Abyss is worth it for the "Under Pressure - The Making of the Abyss" alone.

As far as non-anamorphic DVDs go, this one ain't too bad.

I have the anamorphic French PAL DVD of True Lies. I'm very happy with it....

02-21-08, 06:50 AM	#1
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02-23-08, 07:03 AM	#6
toddly6666 DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 4,916	It's been confirmed - James Cameron will never release this movie on an anamorphic DVD because he'll get sued by Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio - she had a really really really bad experience with an anamorphic DVD once. I can understand actors with tempers such as Ed Harris or Michael Biehn suing him, but who would have thought it was Mary? __________________ Click here to see a DVD-buying addiction of animation, superhero, and foreign films.

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GenPion DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lost Island Posts: 3,149	I can't believe an anamorphic DVD hasn't been released. This is one of my favorite films... I already own it but I want an anamorphic transfer really bad. I'd re-buy this movie in an instant. __________________ My Setup: Samsung PN50A450 50-Inch Plasma HDTV / Denon 1909 7.1 Receiver / Onkyo SKS-HT540 5.1 Surround / Sony 40 GB Playstation 3 / HD-DVD Player HD-A30 My DVD/HD DVD/Blu-ray Collection "The film of tomorrow will not be directed by civil servants of the camera, but by artists for whom shooting a film constitutes a wonderful and thrilling adventure." - François Truffaut My Countdown Counting down to: The Premiere of the final season of LOST I'll be enjoying having my mind messed with for one more glourious season!

02-21-08, 07:44 AM	#3
basaro DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 3,028	None of the releases are anamorphic, I wouldn't buy any of them. If you don't have it yet, just wait for a proper transfer.

02-24-08, 07:43 PM	#9
MrDs10e Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 144	The Wal-Mart single-disc Abyss with the lenticular cover says that it is anamorphic on the back cover. Is it mislabeled then?

11-05-09, 02:48 PM	#11
JLB DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Newburyport, MA Posts: 1,655	Re: Which Version Of 'The Abyss' To Get? Long-winded bump............ Any idea about True Lies? Oh and a very long-winded BTW.....btw.....The Original 2 Disc Abyss is worth it for the "Under Pressure - The Making of the Abyss" alone. As far as non-anamorphic DVDs go, this one ain't too bad.