The Recruit on DVD: no OAR
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The Recruit on DVD: no OAR
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You'll be able to catch more of The Recruit on your home theater: director Roger Donaldson has decided to open up the frame and present the film in the 1.78:1 aspect ratio for the upcoming Buena Vista DVD release (the Al Pacino/Colin Farrell thriller was shot in the Super35 format and projected at 2.35:1 during its theatrical release). The rest of the disc specs include a DD 5.1 track, an audio commentary with director Roger Donaldson and actor Colin Farrell, deleted scenes with optional commentary, the featurette Spy School: Inside the CIA Training Program, and trailers. Look for the disc on May 27th with a retail of $29.99.
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I hate letting the conspiracy theorist in me get out, but...
Do you suppose there was some conflict between Donaldson and Buena Vista regarding a P&S version? Maybe this was his way of compromising.
It isn't a movie I liked enough to buy, but I do remember thinking in the theater that it was a very slick, well-filmed movie and this seems like such a dumb thing to do.
Do you suppose there was some conflict between Donaldson and Buena Vista regarding a P&S version? Maybe this was his way of compromising.
It isn't a movie I liked enough to buy, but I do remember thinking in the theater that it was a very slick, well-filmed movie and this seems like such a dumb thing to do.
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If Donaldson was dissatisfied with the 2.35:1 framing and feels that the mattes should be opened up a little, that's his prerogative. It certainly wouldn't be the first time that has happened (Austin Powers, Star Trek VI, etc.).
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1.78:1 is fine. still beats Pan and scam. if i dont go on dvdtalk and know about these things, i'd be in the store and be picking up The Recruit and i wouldn't even notice a damn thing wrong. just like back to the future.
may 27th is pretty fast for this recent movie. sweet!
may 27th is pretty fast for this recent movie. sweet!
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If this was a movie I looked forward to getting I'd be ticked. 2:35:1 is what all movies should be filmed its just wide enough show lots of detail.
PS Why does the article say 'open up the frame'? He's chopping the sides!
PS Why does the article say 'open up the frame'? He's chopping the sides!
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If the director shot the film with a possible 1.78:1 display in mind (often the shots will be structured for more than one possible AR), and decided on his own to release it this way, then I have no problem with it.
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Originally posted by lesterlong
PS Why does the article say 'open up the frame'? He's chopping the sides!
PS Why does the article say 'open up the frame'? He's chopping the sides!
We are actually seeing much more image with a 2.35:1 film shot in Super35 and changed to 1.78:1. No panning and scanning happening here.
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I don't really understand what all the fuss is about. If the director has decided to open up the fram and we are not losing any information on the screen, then what is the downside? As long as the mics are not making their way into the shot, I don't see anything wrong here.
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I'm hating thing...and thinking about NOT picking it up.
It's absolutely ridiculous. If this is the way that he wanted it released, it would have been released that way in the first place. This is CLEARLY a way of making those nasty black bars go away on home theaters...in much the same way they did with "Life As A House."
I find it amusing that all the morons who complain about snapper cases and non-anamorphic discs are probably the same ones that say they have no problem with this. Well...i guess this is another reason to get it (if being a snapper wasn't good enough for you :P)
Disgusting.
It's absolutely ridiculous. If this is the way that he wanted it released, it would have been released that way in the first place. This is CLEARLY a way of making those nasty black bars go away on home theaters...in much the same way they did with "Life As A House."
I find it amusing that all the morons who complain about snapper cases and non-anamorphic discs are probably the same ones that say they have no problem with this. Well...i guess this is another reason to get it (if being a snapper wasn't good enough for you :P)
Disgusting.
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Originally posted by Rypro PG-13
btw, this was a warner title.
btw, this was a warner title.
I don't have a problem with this. Nothing is being lost, and it's a decision made by the director.
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I'm hating thing...and thinking about NOT picking it up.
It's absolutely ridiculous. If this is the way that he wanted it released, it would have been released that way in the first place. This is CLEARLY a way of making those nasty black bars go away on home theaters...in much the same way they did with "Life As A House."
I find it amusing that all the morons who complain about snapper cases and non-anamorphic discs are probably the same ones that say they have no problem with this. Well...i guess this is another reason to get it (if being a snapper wasn't good enough for you :P)
Disgusting.
I'm hating thing...and thinking about NOT picking it up.
It's absolutely ridiculous. If this is the way that he wanted it released, it would have been released that way in the first place. This is CLEARLY a way of making those nasty black bars go away on home theaters...in much the same way they did with "Life As A House."
I find it amusing that all the morons who complain about snapper cases and non-anamorphic discs are probably the same ones that say they have no problem with this. Well...i guess this is another reason to get it (if being a snapper wasn't good enough for you :P)
Disgusting.
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Ironically...
I'm FOR George Lucas' intention and AGAINST this one...
And as for the comments by Numanoid...i'm fighting for an aspect ratio and it being kept intact. I also have a hard time with directors who shoot for home video, tv etc. Shoot the movie for it's purpose...the theatrical experience...and not for eventual money-making issues.
I'm FOR George Lucas' intention and AGAINST this one...
And as for the comments by Numanoid...i'm fighting for an aspect ratio and it being kept intact. I also have a hard time with directors who shoot for home video, tv etc. Shoot the movie for it's purpose...the theatrical experience...and not for eventual money-making issues.
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Shoot the movie for it's purpose...the theatrical experience...and not for eventual money-making issues.
Shoot the movie for it's purpose...the theatrical experience...and not for eventual money-making issues.
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You are all forgetting that this is ROGER DONALDSON. He's a hack. No one needs to listen to what he wants. And most definetly they shouldn't have listened to him about how he wants the film presented on dvd.
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Originally posted by Sunday Morning
You are all forgetting that this is ROGER DONALDSON. He's a hack. No one needs to listen to what he wants. And most definetly they shouldn't have listened to him about how he wants the film presented on dvd.
You are all forgetting that this is ROGER DONALDSON. He's a hack. No one needs to listen to what he wants. And most definetly they shouldn't have listened to him about how he wants the film presented on dvd.
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Numanoid...
I am forgetting none of this. Sue me for thinking of artistry. And I refuse to believe that this was the directors ORIGINAL intent.
It's amusing to see the posts here and then head over to hometheaterforum where people are destroying this decision with facts about composition and the impossibility of him being able to frame both extremely well at the same time.
I just don't believe it and think this decision is a load of crap. I want what I saw in theaters...THAT is the OAR.
I am forgetting none of this. Sue me for thinking of artistry. And I refuse to believe that this was the directors ORIGINAL intent.
It's amusing to see the posts here and then head over to hometheaterforum where people are destroying this decision with facts about composition and the impossibility of him being able to frame both extremely well at the same time.
I just don't believe it and think this decision is a load of crap. I want what I saw in theaters...THAT is the OAR.
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It's amusing to see the posts here and then head over to hometheaterforum where people are destroying this decision with facts about composition and the impossibility of him being able to frame both extremely well at the same time.
Silverado
Turbulence
Judgement Night
I happen to have all three. I also have the 2.35:1 letterboxed LDs of Turbulence and Judgement Night. In the case of Silverado, I slightly prefer the 2.35:1 framing. Kasdan seems to have very consciously framed for that ratio, but, 1.78:1 is certainly not bad and is considerably better than 4:3. In the cases of Turbulence and Judgement Night, I find the 1.78:1 framing the preferable presentation. By comparison, the 2.35:1 framing is "cramped".
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There's a trade ad for this title in the latest issue of "Video Business" which states that the director originally composed this film for 1.78:1 (16:9) and that the theatrical cut did NOT reflect the director's vision for this title.
Please note that no aspect ratio will improve the quality of the film.
-- Jough
Please note that no aspect ratio will improve the quality of the film.
-- Jough