Silent Running (1972) (Blu-ray) Available for Preorder (1 Viewer)

Ronald Epstein · Jan 27, 2015

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John Sparks · Jan 27, 2015

Not sure if I'll double dip for this. Had it on LD and now SD, not sure if it warrants a BD in my collection...still love the film! Huey, Dewey and Louie...what a cast!!!

Jonathan Perregaux · Jan 27, 2015

Are you kidding? Finally?! Damn, Blu-ray has arrived!

John Sparks · Jan 27, 2015

Not kidding...when you have thousands of SDs and BDs, you have to choose wisely, only so much room!

Bryan^H · Jan 27, 2015

Great news. Not my absolute favorite sci-fi film ever, but its up there.

I remember reading in Starlog there was an idea for a sequel that got scrapped. It sounded pretty cool, too bad it never got past the drawing board.

Bob Cashill · Jan 27, 2015

I've been enjoying the nicely supplemented Masters of Cinema Blu for three years now...

Ronald Epstein · Jan 27, 2015

SilverWook · Jan 27, 2015

Bryan^H said:
Great news. Not my absolute favorite sci-fi film ever, but its up there.

I remember reading in Starlog there was an idea for a sequel that got scrapped. It sounded pretty cool, too bad it never got past the drawing board.

It was a definite influence on a certain 90's cult tv show.

One plot point that has long confused me...

If the bio domes could be self sufficient with a drone to tend them, why blow them up at all?

Mark-P · Jan 27, 2015

Wow. Perhaps Universal is trying to match Warner by ramping up catalog Bluray production as well? I'm in for Silent Running, Journey to the Far Side of the Sun, and Imitation of Life.

cb1 · Jan 27, 2015

I enjoyed this film when I saw it years ago. too bad that I will never see my employer use that American Airlines Space Freighter logo..

AshJW · Jan 28, 2015

I'm interested in a comparison with the British and the German BD.

I've got the German already and I'm quiet happy with it, but nevertheless.

AshJW · Jan 28, 2015

SilverWook said:
One plot point that has long confused me...

If the bio domes could be self sufficient with a drone to tend them, why blow them up at all?

Too far to think for "them". And it was a need for dramatization.

Brandon Conway · Jan 28, 2015

Mark-P said:
Wow. Perhaps Universal is trying to match Warner by ramping up catalog Bluray production as well? I'm in for Silent Running, Journey to the Far Side of the Sun, and Imitation of Life.

They've been consistently releasing 3-4 titles a month for a little while now. Granted, many of these are more recent catalog titles from the 90s/00s, but 3-4 titles a month is still 3-4 titles a month. Throw in the occasional title they've licensed to Criterion (like Sullivan's Travels), and they're releasing a solid amount of product.

Dick · Jan 28, 2015

Nice that Universal is giving region 1 SILENT RUNNING, although I have the European steelbook and am utterly happy with it. JOURNEY TO THE FAR SIDE OF THE SUN seems an odd release to me, seeing as how it doesn't appear to be nearly as in-demand as, say THIS ISLAND EARTH and COLOSSUS: THE FORBIN PROJECT, both of which (along with the t.v. movie THE QUESTOR TAPES) were thrown onto a single German Blu-ray, although the movies are standard definition! Hope Uni eventually sees its way to releasing those films here in true 1080p, along with ICEMAN, which was given a horrible pan-and-scan release here (a gorgeous HD master exists for this, but it's not looking like we'll get a disc release).

TonyD · Jan 28, 2015

One of my favorite movies period.

Looking forward to the blu.

Craig S · Jan 28, 2015

It's shaping up to be a great year for pre-Star Wars 70s SF, with Silent Running, The Andromeda Strain and Zardoz all coming just weeks apart.

For those who have one of the European releases of SR - how's the transfer??

Dick · Jan 28, 2015

Craig S said:
It's shaping up to be a great year for pre-Star Wars 70s SF, with Silent Running, The Andromeda Strain and Zardoz all coming just weeks apart.

For those who have one of the European releases of SR - how's the transfer??

Marvelous. Great detail, proper grain, deep blacks, excellent color. Sound is mono and just fine. The disc is loaded - Trumbell commentary, documentaries, trailer, etc. The steelbook edition has a beautiful design and comes with a booklet. Great price, too. Can't go wrong.

Dick · Jan 28, 2015

Dick said:
Duplicate post.

Josh Steinberg · Jan 29, 2015

When is Andromeda Strain coming? I must've missed that one.

I'm in for Silent Running and Journey To The Far Side Of The Sun.

Mark-P · Jan 29, 2015

Josh Steinberg said:
When is Andromeda Strain coming? I must've missed that one.
I'm in for Silent Running and Journey To The Far Side Of The Sun.

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