GenPion

Dang. Amazing price, IMHO. I just ordered it for $12 used on FYE. Hope Amazon price-matchs for others.

blokhed

I think I will too.

Rammsteinfan

Got it pm'd and it was half off of BB's price. Of course they looked over the ad 10x to make sure it was legit claiming it was too much of a discount. Cant wait to get home and check it out.

rexinnih

Forgot about PM'ing. Now don't have to go all the way down to Frys.

PfR73

Can someone who has the US Blu-Ray release & has watched it please state for the record whether it is the US theatrical version or the extended European cut? I have heard conflicting reports & would like to know since I am interested in picking this up at Fry's price.

Robert

It is the US Theatrical version.

PfR73

Thanks for the reply.

depooter

watched the UK BD (region free + it has the love scene between Crowe and Stone) last night. The transfer was fine. Yes, it's soft with grain, but that's the film I remember in the theaters...the audio mix was OK. Certainly a step up from the DVD and I'm glad I got the UK version as I had never scene the love scene before...it adds a bit to the film..

thanks

Rammsteinfan

Just watched the BD this morning and its definitely worth upgrading the DVD if you love the film. Its not demo material as most say but its not crap either. I didnt even really notice the bad opening shot that most refer to. Its definitely the best this film has ever looked, just sucks there are no extras.

Giles

here's what blu-ray.com had to say about the audio mix:

The Quick and the Dead shoots up sound systems with a sensational Dolby TrueHD 5.1 lossless soundtrack. The track makes extensive use of the entire soundstage, and as a result the wide-open spaces come alive with any and every small, nuanced sound and, of course, the bigger, more intense effects that make up the film's action scenes. Buzzing insects -- a crucial sonic element to any dusty, hot, outdoor Western -- may be heard buzzing from any given speaker at any give time. On one occasion, a thunderstorm engulfs the soundstage, with cracks of thunder heard off in the distance and seemingly all around the listener. Creaks in wooden floors bring the soundstage to life, practically placing the listener in the middle of the town's saloon. Horses run across the screen and, by extension, seemingly through the soundstage with a powerful trampling sensation. Voices and gunshots reverberate to excellent effect throughout the soundstage as well. In short, there's nary a moment where there isn't something going on -- cracks of gunfire or subtle background effects -- to completely immerse the listener into the film. The score sounds clear across the entire range, and parts of it feature a solid low end that doesn't shake the foundation but it does send palpable reverberations through the soundstage. Completed by faultless dialogue reproduction, The Quick and the Dead's soundtrack is a match for the film-like visuals, making the viewing experience complete.

sad I have to get this info and post it here since the only thing on people's mind here on DVDTalk is the 'flawed' picture quality.

GenPion

I said before that I thought the PQ/AQ is excellent. The PQ isn't bad at all.

GenPion

Would you say it improves it substantially or is the U.S. release going to cut it for most?

depooter

if your a casual fan..buy the u.s. version. I'd seen the u.s. version four or five times..I'd liked the addition of the love scene...it's right after she's left town and is in a desperate state..I think it makes sense in the context of the film..I thought it was a nice addition..

so if you're a huge fan of the film, I would import it.