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Ok, I know this isn't "Superman" or "Back To The Future" but this is an issue just the same. I'm basically wondering if there is a replacement program in place for "Lord Of War" starring Nicolas Cage. For those who don't know, the widescreen version of the DVD was mis-framed at 1:78:1 when in fact the film is 2:35:1. This is the ONLY film in my collection that isn't OAR, and frankly that bothers me.
I remember reading that the disc was later re-issued with the proper ratio, but; 1) I can't find the re-issue ANYWHERE, and; 2) Why should I have to buy the movie a second time simply because they screwed up the transfer the first time.
I e-mailed Maple Pictures (the film's Canadian distributor) a number of days ago regarding the issue, and have yet to hear anything. If anyone can shed some light on this situation, I'd be extremely grateful.
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Re: "Lord Of War" Exhange Program?
Only the 2-disc version was re-issued in the correct AR. I bought the 1st and 2nd release, then returned the 1st release to the retailer, saying the disc was defective. Got a refund. Seems too many steps just to get the correct aspect ratio that I think all other regions got right the first time...
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Still no word from Maple. I hate it when studios inadvertently refuse to stand behind their product. At least Warner and Universal stepped up to the plate when they realized they had faulty product on the shelves. I even read a post where Anchor Bay sent a replacement disc of "Kentucky Fried Movie" because the one they owned was pooched.
This really does bother me. So because of Maple's (and I guess Lions Gate's) negligence, I'm unable to watch this film the way it was meant to be seen. Sure I could order the 2-disc, but as others above have stated, there's no guarantee I'll get the correct version. Can't win.
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Re: "Lord Of War" Exhange Program?
I'd say either just get a friend or relative who lives in the U.S. or is going on a trip there to pick it up for you or do a road trip sometime and pick it up yourself. I did the second option last year while on vacation and am happier for it. Of course if you don't have either option, I guess you are out of luck because I pretty much doubt that Maple will do a damn thing for us Canadians.
As for the Amazon option, I'd say it's too risky. When I purchased mine at WalMart in the Niagara Falls area, the corrected ones with stickers were mixed in with the ones without. It's probably the same situation with Amazon....the luck of the draw if you try it.
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Re: "Lord Of War" Exhange Program?
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Plus, you do own 'Apocalypse Now', right?
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Another one that doesn't get as much attention is 'Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery.'
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Just to let you know I have seen copies of the 1 disc with the proper AR on it.
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Well I'll keep an eye out at my Wal-Mart then as well since I'm only an hour from Toronto. Maybe I'll get lucky as well. Thanks for the info Craig.
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Re: "Lord Of War" Exhange Program?
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Another one that doesn't get as much attention is 'Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery.'
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What is the A/R on the Austin Powers disc, anyway? It looks like 2:1 to me, but I could be mistaken.
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