Traffic CC - OOP?
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Traffic CC - OOP?
I checked the Criterion website and there's nothing...
however...
check this out on the Guzzlefish listing...
It says that the Criterion is OOP.
Jeez.
however...
check this out on the Guzzlefish listing...
It says that the Criterion is OOP.
Jeez.
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Just got mine from North American DVD.
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You can still find Traffic at your local Best Buy. But some US based e-tailer seems to have it out of stock.
DDD= No Listing
Overstock= No Listing
DVD Empire= Currently Unavailable
Still available at Amazon, DigitalEyes, and DVD Planet.
DDD= No Listing
Overstock= No Listing
DVD Empire= Currently Unavailable
Still available at Amazon, DigitalEyes, and DVD Planet.
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Amazon has it listed twice. The most obvious one is not in stock, the other is in stock. It looks like maybe there is a new version with a different security device and UPC. Possibly same DVD, different barcode.
Here are the two versions at amazon.
Obvious one - Out of stock
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000063TNH/
Other one - In Stock
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00007ELF2/
Here are the two versions at amazon.
Obvious one - Out of stock
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000063TNH/
Other one - In Stock
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00007ELF2/
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I remember there being a thread about Night of the Living Dead ME (Elite) going out of print several months ago, which seemed to spark a few people rushing out to get it. I'm guessing these kinds of rumors sometimes pan out, but often don't.
Either way, now is as good a time as any to get Traffic if it's a DVD you've been considering...
Either way, now is as good a time as any to get Traffic if it's a DVD you've been considering...
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I just happened to find a used copy over the weekend, so I picked it up for half the price of new. Sorry, had to brag.
I did see a couple of new copies recently. One at Borders, and one at a local retailer. They're around if you just look for them. I've also noticed the recent lack of these online.
I did see a couple of new copies recently. One at Borders, and one at a local retailer. They're around if you just look for them. I've also noticed the recent lack of these online.
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You know it's threads like this that make me wonder if the studios have people planting rumors like this to boost sales or clear out old stock.
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Ok, thanks a lot guys..
[sarcasm off]
This thread just forced me to spend the most I ever did on one DVD $39.99! I went to 5 different stores before I found one..
--mike
Ok, thanks a lot guys..
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This thread just forced me to spend the most I ever did on one DVD $39.99! I went to 5 different stores before I found one..
--mike
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Originally posted by DeeKay
I have the original release of Traffic, is the Criterion release really worth the effort of running to different stores to try to get it before it is completely gone?
I have the original release of Traffic, is the Criterion release really worth the effort of running to different stores to try to get it before it is completely gone?
After seeing the original British miniseries "Traffik", upon which the movie was based, the U.S. version really disappointed me. The video quality of the British series isn't very good, and it's formatted 4x3 for TV (OAR), but the content was far superior, in my opinion.
I own about 120 other Criterion discs, but Traffic isn't one of them. I have the regular release from a CH membership, and that's good enough for me in case I ever want to see that version again.
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I was lucky enough to get this for father's day last year from my little girl. She actually picked it out herself because she saw the criterion sig on the disc(she told me she noticed them on a lot of my other discs). I had actually never saw it but i enjoyed quite bit and the extras are excellent on it.
But i haven't seen it at any of the stores near me now that someone brought this up.
But i haven't seen it at any of the stores near me now that someone brought this up.
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Not to me, although many others will disagree.
After seeing the original British miniseries "Traffik", upon which the movie was based, the U.S. version really disappointed me. The video quality of the British series isn't very good, and it's formatted 4x3 for TV (OAR), but the content was far superior, in my opinion.
I own about 120 other Criterion discs, but Traffic isn't one of them. I have the regular release from a CH membership, and that's good enough for me in case I ever want to see that version again.
Not to me, although many others will disagree.
After seeing the original British miniseries "Traffik", upon which the movie was based, the U.S. version really disappointed me. The video quality of the British series isn't very good, and it's formatted 4x3 for TV (OAR), but the content was far superior, in my opinion.
I own about 120 other Criterion discs, but Traffic isn't one of them. I have the regular release from a CH membership, and that's good enough for me in case I ever want to see that version again.
Soderbergh did an incredible job with the material, as well as the visual look. He condensed a large amount of information into a fully rounded, compact film. The acting was great on everybody's part too.
I know people will say "well, that's your opinion", and it is, but to compare the two just isn't fair.
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Neitzl,
We don't really disagree. I didn't expect the film version to be the same as the miniseries (it was 6 parts). It was just that after seeing "Traffik", and then "Traffic", I realized that the British series was simply much more involving, interesting, and realistic.
I did also enjoy the Soderbergh version as a movie, and admire his directorial efforts in general.
In my comment, I was really just trying to say that for me, the regular version of Traffic would suffice, and I didn't need the Criterion.
We don't really disagree. I didn't expect the film version to be the same as the miniseries (it was 6 parts). It was just that after seeing "Traffik", and then "Traffic", I realized that the British series was simply much more involving, interesting, and realistic.
I did also enjoy the Soderbergh version as a movie, and admire his directorial efforts in general.
In my comment, I was really just trying to say that for me, the regular version of Traffic would suffice, and I didn't need the Criterion.
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Well it seems a little odd that this would be going out of print without anyone knowing anything. Although I did notice a film was out of print that wasn't immediately listed on Criterion's website think it might of been Dead Ringers? Usually the OOP Criterions don't fade away like Traffic seems to be this is just kinda odd.
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I have the original release of Traffic, is the Criterion release really worth the effort of running to different stores to try to get it before it is completely gone?
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The Best Buy I work at has 2 copies, but even when my discount goes into effect (assuming they still have both), it'll cost me $27. I saw a used copy at an FYE near my house for $20 and I have about $40 in credit there, but I'm not sure if I'll go that route. Was kinda hoping to pick a box set up. We shall see, I guess. I do want this though.
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