The Jerk R4 - Widescreen! (1 Viewer)

[James Reader]

Just announced:

THE JERK (DVD $34.95*)
ASPECT RATIO: Widescreen
AUDIO: Dolby Digital Mono 2.0

All other releases are 4:3 - even the UK release!

 

[Gordon McMurphy]

Finally; some Shinola instead of shit!

One of the best nutty comedies ever made. It's actually quite touching in a way.

"You mean I'm gonna stay this color?!"


Gordy

 

[Gordon McMurphy]

Wait a sec; where was this announced, James?!

Review: http://www.dvd.net.au/goto.cgi?http:...?review_id=802

1.33:1 not 16x9 anamorphic!

Or is there a new edition?


Gordy

 

[James Reader]

http://www.dvdbits.com/press/Universaljune.asp (near the bottom)

http://www.allzone4dvd.net/news_details.htm?id=136

 

[Gordon McMurphy]

Cheers, James.

Still, I won't buy until I have a confirmation!


Gordy

 

[Jussi Tarvainen]

There's something else on the linked page that sounds interesting:

THE LAST TEMPTATION OF CHRIST ($34.95)
Exclusive DVD bonus features include:
· Martin Scorsese (Director) Commentary
· William Dafoe (Actor) Commentary
· Behind-the-scenes footage
· Text/Photo Galleries
ASPECT RATIO: Widescreen
AUDIO: Dolby Digital 5.1

 

[Tim Fleming]

Well, perhaps the scan of the back cover of The Jerk at OzDVD might allay a few fears...note the Special Features listing has as its first entry: "Original Widescreen presentation".

Unfortunately this site is out of stock, but it is available at another store www.atlanticdvd.com.au for approx AUD$22.27 plus shipping for international customers.

 

[Gordon McMurphy]

Tim... not the box above the Dolby Digital language options:

"THROUGH A PROCESS CALLED 'PANNING AND SCANNING' THIS FILM HAS BEEN MODIFIED FROM ITS ORIGINAL VERSION. IT HAS BEEN FORMATTED TO FIT YOUR TV."

Oh, really? Fits my TV, my ARSE!

Not buying until I have confirmation on this.

Thanks anyway, Tim.


Gordy

 

[Tim Fleming]

Whoops... hope I didn't raise anyones' hopes too much there :frowning: (I should make it a habit to always read the fine print.)

Anyway, let me make up for my previous transgression by directing you all to a more comprehensive review of this title and the full skinny with regards to the screen presentation format at Australia's best DVD resource, MichaelDVD.

 

[James Reader]

But Tim, that's a review from 2001 - the title is being re-released. Does this mean it will get a new transfer? Probably not, but some indications are it probably will. If Columbia are to re-release the title world-wide, it certainly makes sense for them to do so, even if other versions include P&S and Widescreen (which may be what is happening with this disc too, given the confusing specs)