Just purchased the Paramount version of 2 Days In The Valley. The previous release was through HBO video, non-anamorphic (2.35:1), and was issued as a snapper case. The new Paramount version get's it right, with anamorphic WS (2.35:1), I am amazed with the video quality, the new Paramount edition must have been sourced from an HD-ready master. However the DVD is totally bare, there are chapters but no chapter menu. This though is worth the upgrade for the huge improvement in video/audio over the previous release. If you cherish this film in any kind of way and own the HBO video release, this is the one you want to get. Great job Paramount did with this release!

Paramount version:


HBO Video version:

luver,
where did you find it? at a B&M i hope?

the glorious K-Mart for $9.99!

Underrated movie..may upgrade during the next 20% off sale.

Thanks for the info. I had no idea this was coming out. I will definitely upgrade since it is anamorphic.

+1 for instant upgrade.

I'm totally surprised here: I thought this movie had been forgotten, left to languish in the land of non-anamorphic DVDs.....great news!

Didn't know the first one wasn't OAR. I'm bothered by owning any non-OAR DVDs if OAR is available, so I will probably upgrade once I catch this for under $10.

Actually I just checked, it is correct aspect ratio of 2.35:1, the HBO video version is only non-anamorphic WS. DVDempire where I uploaded the pics made a mistake on the OAR. So I updated my original post to provide the correct info. This turns out to be just a non-anamorphic vs anamorphic thing. The new video transfer is so clear and like I stated looks sourced from an HD-ready master.

^^Ahh, I see, well, then I'll need it to get down to $5 before I upgrade

Check a Wal-Mart here and there. This blows away the old HBO disc for sure.

It would be nice to get rid of another Snapper, not to mention a non-anamorphic disc.

Here is a quick screenshot comparison, HBO vs Paramount. You can tell the image is clearer since it's Anamorphic in the 2nd screenshot.

HBO:


Paramount:

dvd luver: here's a stupid question...are those exact captures? I'm curious because the ratio does seem different...not that there's a loss of information, but one of them is DEFINITELY distorted.

I really hope they release this in High Definition. Charlize Theron

That catfight =

Not a stupid question at all. Yes, exact captures. The captures are the same aspect ratio but the 2nd capture is blown up on the screen capture becuase it is Anamorphic and that is how my program caps Anamorphic video. So what you see with those 2 is evidence the 1st release is non-anamorphic and the new release of 2 Days In The Valley is indeed anamorphic.

And an almost bare it all Charlize Theron

One of the great things about this movie.

Awesome.

I've been waiting to replace my old non-anamorphic version. Just gotta find this for $5 now... Best Buy has it for $12.99 currently.

Wow, thanks for the heads up on this. I had no idea it was coming out.

Can someone give me a quick and easy definition of "anamorphic"? Thanks.


I'll probably hang on to the HBO version I have. I've only watched it once in years. It's a movie I like, but will never get much replay.

Quick and easy? There's no such thing! ;-)

Basically, if you have a 16x9 display, or plan on ever getting one, dump your HBO version and go for the new release.

For a better explaination go here:

Widescreen

or here:

Anamorphic