Objective Burma-any reviews?

steve blake · 05-08-2003, 03:29 PM

objective burma is released on the 13th ,and i was wondering if anyone knew if there was any reviews anywhere?its about time errol had some decent releases on dvd,and at long last it seems we are going to get some.

Robert Harris · 05-08-2003, 09:02 PM

A good looking transfer; long version of the film; with Errol Flynn and James Wong Howe, how can you go wrong?

Brent Avery · 05-08-2003, 10:14 PM

I was looking forward to seeing it on dvd as well - considering that the laserdisc version I had previously kept an eye out for on ebay was seldom offered and sold for prices that made it difficult- at least for myself - to bid on. So yes it is great news to see it finally arrive!(As a matter of fact it is apparently avaiable now locally - but I spent my allowable allotment so will have to wait) I really think it was one of Errol Flynn's best acting roles and the movie itself did not seek to glorify the war. A very interesting character study that reinforces the need to have many other classic films released to dvd. It is a perfect example of the lost art of film making and why there are so very few made these days that are worthy - most unfortunately are mere shadows of those of the past. It also looks like the month of May will have the largest number of titles released that I am keenly anticipating since starting the collecting of dvds - about 2 years for myself. In fact this year is simply gratifying in terms of output from the various Studios. I take my hat off to Warner Bros., MGM , Fox, Universal, Columbia TriStar ( enjoyed King Rat ), and Disney. Keep them coming!!

Randy A Salas · 05-08-2003, 11:09 PM

I was wondering the same thing today, since I had planned to write about it on Tuesday (May 13), its release date. I got a note back from Warner Home Video saying they didn't have copies yet and that it was late coming to them. That might explain why you haven't seen reviews yet (and why I'll have to bypass it next week

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Brent Avery · 05-09-2003, 12:35 AM

I wonder what I was seeing (on their website) - if what Randy is saying is true about the release date perhaps there was a mistake by the local retailer here. I will have to look into that and verify if they actually have any copies available.

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Robert Crawford · 05-09-2003, 12:58 AM

My dvd copy is on the way to me and I will review it this weekend.

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Randy A Salas · 05-09-2003, 08:42 AM

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I wonder what I was seeing (on their website) - if what Randy is saying is true about the release date perhaps there was a mistake by the local retailer here.

To clarify, the release date hasn't changed. I was just explaining why you haven't seen reviews yet. The usual process that leads to pre-release reviews is running behind, because the Warner PR department has not recieved its copies. The DVD should still be in some stores Tuesday.

Robert Crawford · 05-09-2003, 04:41 PM

I received my dvd copy today and will watch it tonight then post my thoughts about it tomorrow morning. I've must have seen this film at least 30 times in my lifetime so hopefully it will be a pleasure to watch it on the dvd format.

Robert Crawford · 05-10-2003, 07:37 AM

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A good looking transfer; long version of the film; with Errol Flynn and James Wong Howe, how can you go wrong?

Randy A Salas · 05-10-2003, 08:57 AM

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Again, Warner does another great job with this dvd presentation.

I'm waiting for the complaints that it doesn't have DTS and comes in a snapper case.