PATTON / SAND PEBBLES/ LONGEST DAY BD

I just picked up all 3. I can't wait to take a look at them! I also picked BD DIRTY HARRY.

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Why are you posting in this area about BR when it should be in HD software?





Crawdaddy

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They're on my to buy list too. You must have a VERY good source if you have them already.

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PATTON is breathtaking!!! It looks 3d the resolution is so sharp.
I wish all 70MM films were released on Blue Ray!
Sorry for posting in the wrong location

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did you buy them for less then $20 each?

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If anyone knows where to find FOX Blu-rays for under $20, dont keep it a secret!

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Nope///Mine were $35. SAND PEBBLES and LONGEST DAY look pristine an sharp..the sound is extraordinary.
However they do not match the amazing BD of PATON which was originallly shot in 70MM.

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Had Patton on order for a while, looking forward to it. Good to hear it stacks up.

Haven't pulled the triger on The Longest Day yet, I just may wait for a sale.

I like Sand Pebbles but that one would have to be in the $15 range.

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What's the status of the roadshow version of Sand Pebbles?

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I've been buying my Blu-Ray DVDs through Amazon's Marketplace Merchants. I've been able to buy a majority of them for $20 or less, not all, but a majority.

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Do all three have the same extras that were on the Special Editons DVD's? Also is Sand Pebbles the Roadshow Version?


Thanks.

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These three titles are available at Amazon in a special bundle for $65.95. They have other bundled titles as well.

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In the case of PATTON, yes, all extras from the 2-disc Cinema Classics version (this one: ) have been retained (thank The Maker!). However, one notable change on said Cinema Classics version is that the audio essay "The Historical Patton" by historian Charles Province runs only 53 minutes, when it ran a full 81 minutes on the earliest DVD release (this one: ). So which version of the audio essay do we get on the new Blu-ray, with all of its copious storage space? The 53 minute edited-down one...bleh. So if you have the SD of the Cinema Classics version, sell it and pick up the Blu-ray; but if you're a completist, don't sell off the original DVD release...

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i guess the isolated music score is missing too from Patton.

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One review I've read says the isolated score is included. IIRC, it was the background to a stills gallery.

- Steve

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thanks Steve, is this for the blu-ray or the sd dvd or both.

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The isolated score is reportedly on the supplemental DVD that is included with the blu-ray disc:

Blu-ray.com - Patton (Blu-ray) - Blu-ray Review

- Steve

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Sadly There is no Roadshow version of Sand Pebbles; only deleted Roadshow version scenes in the special features which is clumsily put together.

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Are you kidding me?

Nice going, Fox. I guess I'll pass on this one and buy the (gulp) DVD.

Are they going to pull this with, say, South Pacific or any other film with an extended cut? Heck, they already left it out of Independence Day.

What gives? Seriously.

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IMO, the theatrical version is better than the Roadshow version.

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The isolated score is on every release--all SDs and the Blu-ray. Only the truncated audio essay is of concern regarding bonus features on the Cinema Classics SD and the new Blu-ray.

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Having viewed Patton last night on my home theatre,here are some of my comments.
From the opening ,the sharpness and resolution of the D-150 Lenses is demonstrated clearly.The close ups of Patton's pistols and his ring are superb on a big screen.The slight downside to all this,is that the disc reveals a few flaws in the make up such as his hair line, eyebrows etc. The arrival in Morocco looks great with different types of red tunic's on display. It now can be seen more clearly the different weather conditions, with sun going behind the clouds on certain shots with a slightly flat look.I feel the movie does look very film like, with almost no grain visible,and this is in part down to the dimension D-150 65mm process. The aspect ratio looks more like 2:20:1,which I would suggest, indicate's the transfer was from 65mm elements.*
The German subtitles are within the picture area(good news for CH projection).As an example of the detail now revealed,take a look at the end of the opening speech.The sweet pours of George C Scotts face just in front of his right ear.One of the most impressive set peaces is the 'Battle of Guettar' shot outside Almeria in southern Spain.(Over two thousand members of the Spanish army were used),and looks very impressive on a large screen.This movie looks good due to the fact that no rear projection shots are used(unlike "Battle of the Bulge"which as a movie I find poor in comparsion)and that 80% was shot on location.It's worth looking out for the German soldier that gets run over by the Tank.The man fell down accidentally,and was not a stunt man.He was a lucky man missing the treads by inch's.On the audio front I was only able to listen to the DTSMA core track which was clear,but I couldn't listen at the sufficient level, to give a more detail's.Originally released with 6 track stereo on it's 70mm release. I feel this Blu-Ray release is a real step up from the dvd and is one of the best release's in picture quality.

*further notes at :Letterbox Video - Page 1
viewed on Sony VW50 da-lite 2:35:1 screen Sony BDPS1 Sony str3200es

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Hi Paul,

Can you point to the bundle on Amazon.

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The BD of Patton was unfreakin' beautiful. I can't believe how nice it looked. Thinking of picking up Longest Day as a blind buy next week given some of the advanced word I have heard on the PQ.

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Great review, dannyboy. Can't wait for my copy.

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Amazon.com: Blu-ray War Classics Bundle (Patton / The Longest Day / Sand Pebbles) [Blu-ray]: Patton, The Longest Day, Sand Pebbles: Movies & TV

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I'm looking forward to picking up The Sand Pebbles when it is released here in England - I wish I could just import it though, damn Fox and they're region encoding.

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Thanks Douglas

Order has been placed.

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Get a region free player. I did a couple of months ago and it works perfectly. No more website checking for me if a BD is region free or not .

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Great review of Patton at highdefdigest.com. Oh Amazon, where is mine?