For the Billionth time Colmbia screws the pooch, Karate Kid SE but in box set ONLY (1 Viewer)

[MikeGifford]

-------->Does crazy Robert DeNiro laugh

 

[Joshua Clinard]

When it comes to Family Films released recently, Columbia's track record is horrible. Remember Matilda? It was supposed to be re-released as a SE earlier this year. Guess what? It's released specs included a full-frame transfer, which we already had. Of course, due to all the backlash the studio got from members, it was postponed. I think that is why some of us are sceptical on if Karate Kid will get an OAR transfer.

 

[MikeEckman]

People can complain all they want about being released in a boxed set, but when you're complaining and boycotting, I'll be watching the original movie (provided its widescreen).

I find it funny though, that they are giving names to commentary tracks now!

 

[Tony Whalen]

Must have the original. Great to have Part 2. Don't mind having Part 3.

I'd rather stick pins in my eyes than watch "Next" again.

However, I bought the SUPERMAN box set, so if I own Superman 4, I can own anything.

 

[doug zdanivsky]

Nope..

No way they're going to cram the other crappy sequels down my throat..

I'll wait for it to come out seperately..

 

[Brook K]

How can Martin Cove not be on the commentary , ah well, as long as the price is right I'll go in for this. The sequels are some of the best unintentional comedy that money can buy.

Somebody get him a body bag

 

[MatthewA]

And then there was that little musical about the redhead...

 

[walter o]

Nah, I aint buying this unless they get a Hilary Swank Commentary or interview! LOL

 

[Britton]

I posted a link to this hilarious Karate Kid article by Bill Simmons from espn.com at the dvdtalk forums. Great, great stuff. If the new KK is anamorphic, I'll get this set. I enjoyed Part II enough and Part III is comedy gold. I can tolerate having Next if it means I own the Larusso trilogy.

 

[MikeEckman]

LOL, that is a funny article!

 

[Ruz-El]

How much is this set gonna be?

I'm really only interested in the first one, but if it's a fair price (under $40) than I'll grab it. You can't bitch to much if it works out to $10 disc. I didn't like the idea of buying Robocop 3 this summer to get the uncut Robocop, but I got the whole set for $22, so why complain?

 

[MatthewA]

Columbia "screws the pooch"? I thought the pooch had higher standards than doing it with an 80-year-old weirdo who's had facelifts in 1981 and 1993.

 

[Eric F]

SHO-HD and STARZ-HD have both been running a decent OAR transfer of KK1 the past month or so. That's enough for me.

I vaguely recall seeing KK3, but can't remember a single thing about it. Maybe I'm better off...

 

[Mark Bendiksen]

Let me just comment on that ESPN article that Britton posted. That is one of the funniest things I have read in a very long time. Brilliant stuff.

 

[SteveCallas]

I don't understand why The Next Karate Kid would even be included in this set. I would definitely be interested in part 2, and part 3 isn't that bad, but NKK has nothing to do with the other movies besides a small role by Pat. I think I will also hold out for seperate releases.

 

[Glenn Overholt]

Small role? How does the leading actor get a small role?

I never thought that they'd be sick enough to offer this only as a set. I want a discount because I already have the OAR's, and only need the first one.

Glenn

 

[CraigL]

Just in case anyone is near NYC and needs something to hold them over until the boxed set...



http://www.itskaratekidthemusical.com/

 

[BryanV]

The Karate Kid is on my top ten list of greatest movies of all time and I will gladly pay the price for a boxed set and give away my current copies if we get a widescreen version of the first one.