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Mr. Cinema 03-23-12 10:08 AM

The Sting Collector's Series - 6/5/12
 
Per blu-ray.com:


Universal offers two HD versions of the film - a Blu-ray/DVD Collector's Edition digibook and a single-disc Blu-ray copy. Both editions present the film - digitally restored from high resolution 35mm film elements - in its 1.85:1 original aspect ratio with a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio track alongside these bonus supplements:

Three-part The Art of the Sting documentary
Three 100 Years of Universal featurettes:
- The Lot
- The '70s
- Restoring the Classics
Theatrical trailer
The Sting is expected to street on June 5th.
http://images4.static-bluray.com/mov...0891_large.jpg

TomOpus 03-23-12 11:09 AM

Re: The Sting Collector's Series - 6/5/12
 
Since the discs are identical, it's cool to have a choice.

islandclaws 03-23-12 11:30 AM

Re: The Sting Collector's Series - 6/5/12
 
Fantastic film. Digibook for me, please.

Geofferson 03-23-12 11:58 AM

Re: The Sting Collector's Series - 6/5/12
 
Given the praise, this movie somehow manages to still be underrated. A must-buy for me.

Jaymole 03-23-12 12:01 PM

Re: The Sting Collector's Series - 6/5/12
 
Definite purchase for me :thumbsup:

obscurelabel 03-23-12 01:55 PM

Re: The Sting Collector's Series - 6/5/12
 
This has been a favorite of mine since I saw it during its original release. Back then, a movie would only play at a few theaters, so my dad and I went to the nearest one - and the show we wanted to attend was sold out. So we bought tickets to the next show, which was at 9:45 or some other rather late hour (for a pre-teen anyway). We went to get something to eat, and by the time we got back there was a huge line for THAT show. I wound up sitting in the second row (even then I hated sitting that close) and craning my neck almost straight up for 2+ hours.

It's a shame that this will probably be smothered in the DNR that Universal feels compelled to apply to all of their releases these days.

TomOpus 03-23-12 02:00 PM

Re: The Sting Collector's Series - 6/5/12
 

Originally Posted by Geofferson (Post 11163529)
Given the praise, this movie somehow manages to still be underrated. A must-buy for me.

It's not a very.... flashy movie. But it's great storytelling with perfect casting and a great ending.

RocShemp 03-23-12 02:25 PM

Re: The Sting Collector's Series - 6/5/12
 
This is one of my most cherished HD DVD's. Will definitely pic up the BD. :up:

obscurelabel 03-23-12 02:33 PM

Re: The Sting Collector's Series - 6/5/12
 

Originally Posted by Geofferson (Post 11163529)
Given the praise, this movie somehow manages to still be underrated. A must-buy for me.

Given the fine movies that he directed, George Roy Hill's entire career somehow manages to still be underrated.

Shannon Nutt 03-23-12 02:35 PM

Re: The Sting Collector's Series - 6/5/12
 
Believe it or not, I've never seen it. Guess now's a good time.

NoirFan 03-23-12 03:47 PM

Re: The Sting Collector's Series - 6/5/12
 

Originally Posted by obscurelabel (Post 11163710)
It's a shame that this will probably be smothered in the DNR that Universal feels compelled to apply to all of their releases these days.

They are easily the worst studio around for catalog titles. No wonder they were reluctant to release any!

nando820 03-23-12 03:59 PM

Re: The Sting Collector's Series - 6/5/12
 
got the HD-DVD!! :bdance:

islandclaws 03-23-12 04:11 PM

Re: The Sting Collector's Series - 6/5/12
 
I never bought the HD DVD, but can anyone who owns it comment on the PQ?

If that release looks good, and this one winds up getting DNR'd to death, I might just grab one.

Hammer99 03-24-12 08:55 AM

Re: The Sting Collector's Series - 6/5/12
 
Awesome. Now give me Midnight Run and maybe The Jerk, and I can officially retire my HD DVD set-up once and for all.

Hammer99 03-24-12 08:59 AM

Re: The Sting Collector's Series - 6/5/12
 

Originally Posted by KillerCannibal (Post 11163889)
I never bought the HD DVD, but can anyone who owns it comment on the PQ?

If that release looks good, and this one winds up getting DNR'd to death, I might just grab one.

Been quite awhile since I saw it, but I remember it looking pretty nice, no glaring issues.

jiggyblau 03-24-12 09:34 AM

Re: The Sting Collector's Series - 6/5/12
 
Just sold my HD DVD last month. Perfect timing. I'll get the digibook when the price drops below $20.


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