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Alastair Sim A CHRISTMAS CAROL November 3, 2009 - (UPDATE New 11-1-2011 Release)

post #1 of 89
6/30/09 at 1:28pm
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BONUS FEATURES:
  • Audio Commentary by George Cole
  • Includes the Standard DVD with Both the 4:3 and the 16:9 versions
  • Bios
http://www.classicflix.com/images/ccblu2.jpg
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post #2 of 89
6/30/09 at 1:30pm
Andrew:  Isn't this likely the same disc we got a year or so ago (with the 4:3 and the butchered 16:9 versions)?

It looks like the same basic idea.
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post #3 of 89
6/30/09 at 1:32pm
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Hey Mike,

Yes, I think so, too. And it looks like they've DROPPED a bunch of the special features from that release!

Andy
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post #4 of 89
6/30/09 at 1:45pm
Oh my.

I just noticed that you posted this in the high-def section.  I completely missed that when I first checked things out because of where I found the thread listing!

Now THAT'S exciting! 

Is there an MSRP?
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post #5 of 89
6/30/09 at 10:15pm
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Hi Mike! It will retail for $29.99.
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post #6 of 89
7/1/09 at 4:13pm
This post is confusing as I thought it was posted in the HD software section by mistake because NO ONE mentioned it was on Blu-ray and the picture didn't show it.

Amazon has the Blu-ray cover:


A definite buy for me.

Paul
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post #7 of 89
7/1/09 at 7:35pm
Lossless audio, I wonder?  It would be really interesting to hear if it makes any difference with this title. 
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post #8 of 89
7/2/09 at 11:26pm
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Originally Posted by Paul Hillenbrand View Post

This post is confusing as I thought it was posted in the HD software section by mistake because NO ONE mentioned it was on Blu-ray and the picture didn't show it.

Amazon has the Blu-ray cover:


A definite buy for me.

Paul


Well, that is good to know.
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post #9 of 89
10/28/09 at 12:22pm
Well, Andrew...we are just days away!

Has anyone heard/seen anything about this release? 

I am very much looking forward to it.
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post #10 of 89
10/30/09 at 5:12pm
No review on this one yet?
Don't want to pull the trigger on buying this until I know a little more on how it looks.
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post #11 of 89
10/30/09 at 8:10pm
I'll be surprised if it doesn't look good since the last DVD release was pretty good. 

But, I agree.  It sure would be nice to know for sure...or at least as sure as you can trust in a review...

I am especially curious to hear about the audio track...
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post #12 of 89
10/30/09 at 8:13pm
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Originally Posted by Mike Frezon View Post

Has anyone heard/seen anything about this release? 

I am very much looking forward to it.
 
There's a rather poor review of a supposedly different ("emerald") Canadian blu-ray version at blu-ray.com http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=104728&page=3
 
But nobody knows if the upcoming VCI version will be from the same restoration.

In any case, I've already sold my DVD so I'm in for the BD, for better or worse.
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post #13 of 89
10/30/09 at 8:21pm
Thanks a bunch, Marvin.  Like you say:  It ain't much of a review...but at least it's something. 

At least the reviewer, who doesn't seem to bring a lot to the table, says it looks better than any of the DVD iterations he's ever seen.  Like I said, I thought the last VCI effort (DVD) was pretty good. 

Keeping fingers crossed.
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post #14 of 89
10/30/09 at 8:51pm
The last dvd was okay...but the 4x3 version was literally choppy, cutting out the ends of shots. There was an entire shot of Fred's wife missing at the end, as well as a scream on the soundtrack when Marley shows up.
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post #15 of 89
10/30/09 at 10:58pm
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Originally Posted by Mike Frezon View Post

Thanks a bunch, Marvin.  Like you say:  It ain't much of a review...but at least it's something. 

 


Actually by "poor review" I meant the reviewer's opinion of the DVD, not my opinion of the review. Sorry for the confusion.

But it seems nobody knows if the version he reviewed will end up being the same transfer as the upcoming one.
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post #16 of 89
10/31/09 at 4:59pm
DVD Beaver now has their review up:

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film2/DVDReviews47/a_christmas_carol_blu-ray.htm
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post #17 of 89
10/31/09 at 6:16pm
Oh my...DVD Beaver makes this look like an even more dramatic improvement than the BD of It's a Wonderful Life!

This one will be scarfed up the minute I see it. 

Thanks, Marvin! 
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post #18 of 89
10/31/09 at 6:20pm
While it looks promising, I have been burned by VCI before. I want to know if the missing audio and shot of Fred's wife have been put back into the film. They went missing on the last "restored from the original 35mm elements" release.
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post #19 of 89
10/31/09 at 6:26pm
So if you can find out that those problems remain, you won't buy this BD, Eric?
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post #20 of 89
10/31/09 at 8:58pm
I doubt it. The previous dvd was the best the film has looked despite the problems. However, there were other shots in which the ends of shots were cut off in weird glitches (but oddly they were present on the 16x9 cropped version on the same disc.) It will suffice, especially since so much is coming out that I have to have. BTW, those screenshots compare an older dvd...not the version I am speaking of. I don't know why they aren't comparing the most recent restoration to the new Blu.
Edited by eric scott richard - 10/31/09 at 9:22pm
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post #21 of 89
11/1/09 at 9:07am
Looks like I'll be upgrading my terrible "Emerald Edition" dvd. At last I'll be able to own a watchable copy of this excellent movie.
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post #22 of 89
11/3/09 at 7:14am
Eric, I too noticed the missing scream on the last dvd but that was only on the 5.1 track. On the original mono I believe it is still there.
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post #23 of 89
11/3/09 at 7:18am
While it certainly looks promising, DVDBeaver is comparing ot to a really crap 10 year old version on dvd. NOT the restored one from 2 years ago.
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post #24 of 89
11/4/09 at 4:45pm
Okay, I got confirmation that this release is indeed uncut. The missing scream has been restored, as has the shot of Fred's wife. So, I went ahead and ordered from Amazon, along with MGM's dvd release of L&H's Babes in Toyland/March of the Wooden Soldiers. I got free shipping on this order and paid around $27 (give or take a few cents.) Not bad.
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post #25 of 89
11/4/09 at 5:59pm
Where'd you get that confirmation Eric?
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post #26 of 89
11/4/09 at 6:21pm
A friend.
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post #27 of 89
11/4/09 at 6:29pm
Gotcha.  Did they have any reaction to the BD presentation?
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post #28 of 89
11/4/09 at 6:38pm
They said it looks better than it ever has. Not perfect, but I don't think this film ever was or ever will be. They said that the contrast is improved, as well as the framing. That's good enough for me! I'm a Christmas Carol lover....I have 10 versions and will probably add the Jim Carey version when it hits Blu.
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post #29 of 89
11/4/09 at 6:49pm
The '51 is the only one for me... 
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post #30 of 89
11/4/09 at 7:14pm
I haven't found a PERFECT version yet. The '51 does come closest, though. I love the 1938 MGM version because it is so cozy on a cold winter's night. I like the Finney version for the scope. The Scott version captures the time period well. Sims is the best Scrooge ever, though.
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