Liar Liar - which version? (1 Viewer)

[Timmy T]

I've done a serach in Amazon and it showed 3 versions of 'Liar Liar' DVD :

(a) DD version - Full screen

(b) Collectors' edition - 1.85:1 anamorphic, DD, with lots of supplements

(c) DTS version - Full screen

What is the OAR for Liar Liar? Is the DTS version really full screen?

May I have some recommendations on which version should I buy?

 

[paul o'donnell]

Well the full screen version (a) must immediately be out of the running.
I dont own this movie, but I'd be shocked if the DTS were full screen. Normally it comes down to a choice between "better" sound or more extras. Depends on what you'd prefer for this particular film really.
Edit:
I just checked a couple other online stores and they say the DTS is full screen. Is this true!? If so, why?
Well in that case. Its the DD SE all the way.

 

[Timmy T]

Thanks, Paul.

My concern now is that the Collectors' edition may also be FS (or it should be P&S).

 

[Matthew Chmiel]

I own the Collector's Edition of Liar Liar and the DVD is in it's OAR of 1.85:1 (and it's anamorphic). Extras include an audio commentary with the director, a Spotlight on Location featurette, a deleted scene, outtakes, a trailer, cast and crew biographies, and production notes.
Two versions were released prior to the Collector's Edition: Pan & Scan Dolby Digital and Pan & Scan DTS. Don't get both of them. The OAR is 1.85:1 and I'm sure it's not open matte (there was even a widescreen VHS release of the movie).

 

[Timmy T]

Thanks, Matthew.

So, the Collectors' Ed. is the only choice to me since I prefer OAR.

 

[Marc_E]

Like Matthew said, the DTS is P&S. I found this out the hard way. I assumed it was WS because who in their right mind would release a DTS title that wasn't?

'Wrong-oh!' And that sucker wasnt cheap. Good thing I could return it the SECOND I realized what I had.

Marc

 

[Chris M]

Well, again.. isn't The Shadow P&S And DTS? Universal is just plain weird... wonder who made their marketing decisions back then!

Chris.

 

[Dave H]

The fact that they would make a P&S with DTS just shows how clueless some of these marketing people were (and are).

 

[Matthew Chmiel]

The fact that they would make a P&S with DTS just shows how clueless some of these marketing people were (and are).

Remember, the P&S DTS releases came a short time after the P&S DD releases came out.

 

[Mitty]

You could always wait for the "Ultimate" edition with DD/DTS, OAR & P&S, etc.
Of course, Universal will only go to the effort if there's a sequel coming out in theatres.

 

[Patrick McCart]

Liar Liar is open matte except for one of the scenes at the end which used some CGI work.

I can't believe this...DTS and P&S??? That's a match made in Hell.

 

[Joel C]

I just watched the Shadow a couple of nights ago. A great cheeseball comic book film, and one I really wish had been released in its OAR.

Stupid early Universal titles! You are why I don't own Kindergarten Cop! And you too, Columbia, I want My Girl in OAR.

 

[Dave H]

Joel,

Don't forget Warner too for their screw-up of P&S only of Arthur.

 

[Philip Hamm]

So, the Collectors' Ed. is the only choice to me since I prefer OAR.

The Shadow is a really fun movie, I agree. The DTS LaserDisc is letterbox and quite fun.

 

[Leon Liew]

I too have the Universal Signature Collection Laserdisc
of Liar Liar with all the special features and in 1.85.1
aspect ratio wodescreen edition in DD5.1.
Its good enough for me not to upgrade to DVD DD or DTS
format. Just the other day still manage to come across
a DTS Laserdisc version in one of the dealer's shop. Its
a one disc version where as mine is a two disc set.
I am just happy with what I have.