I haven't seen this movie in over a decade (I miss the old Sci-Fi channel) and it will become part of my Blu-Ray collection as soon as I can get my grubby little paws on it.
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Someone somewhere will probably claim "DNR", because somebody always does, but in fact there is no evidence of detail-stripping or degraining on this transfer, nor is there any indication of artificial sharpening. Nor did I notice any compression artifacts. The darkness of Hyams' photographic style and the softness inherent in pre-CG FX may give pause to some viewers, but this Blu-ray accurately represents the film Outland as it was made and seen in 1981 (I saw it multiple times). My score of 4.5 is based on the disc's fidelity to the original image. For those who insist on scoring it differently, please at least say why.
UPS just got here. I did an A-B comparison with the DVD for the opening titles and model shots, and there is no comparison. On the DVD, compression artifacts are literally jumping and pulsing inside the lighter parts of the image. Watching this blu ray is going to be like seeing it for the first time. Again, this is just from the opening shots, but even the score sounds clearer, and more detailed.
Watched it through, couldn't be happier with the blu-ray. Really a standout performance for Connery, in large part because the script is so minimal, he has to sell everything on facial expression and delivery of the lines he does have. It could never have worked with anyone else. The production design was fantastic, and the improved picture makes it more appreciable. One thing I had forgotten about was the great British character actor Steven Berkoff, as one of the mine workers driven crazy by the drug. He's usually playing German or Russian heavies in genre films, so it was strange to notice him in the role.
If you're a fan of this movie it's a must have. Watched it last night, picture and sound were excellent (details I've never noticed before) for an older catalog title. A few brief moments in the film looked soft almost out of focus but generally it was reasonably sharp. The dated CRT monitors and clackety keyboards were a hoot. Connery's typing on the keyboard never seemed to match the text appearing the screen but that's just a funny quibble. What would be done in CGI today was done with models and I am fine with that. Frances Sternhagen was inspired casting and her interaction with Connery give the story just enough humor and humanity to keep it on point.
watched this last night. YES, I am a pretty big fan of this film and the blu does not disappoint. In fact, it's a wonderful restoration/transfer and it's the kind of film you can always go back to. Connery is the best and plays a unique character in this film...
Inexplicably, this has been delayed for a 2nd week in a row here in Canada....nowhere to be found at the box stores, including Wall-E Mart.....'not in stock' at Amz.ca either....
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Originally Posted by ambientcafe /t/1401194/outland/60#post_22227961
Inexplicably, this has been delayed for a 2nd week in a row here in Canada....nowhere to be found at the box stores, including Wall-E Mart.....'not in stock' at Amz.ca either....
That's a pain. I order from all the Amazons indiscriminately, ca, co.uk. .de, etc.. Canada gets to me in about a week and a half. Unless you have a preorder in , just get it from .com.
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Originally Posted by Greg_R_STL /t/1401194/outland/60#post_22227995
That's a pain. I order from all the Amazons indiscriminately, ca, co.uk. .de, etc.. Canada gets to me in about a week and a half. Unless you have a preorder in , just get it from .com.
Unfortunately, 'Free Shipping' does not apply to Canada on .com, as it would be on .ca. It costs about $6.00 to ship a single title to Canada, plus .com charges an additional 'Import Fees Deposit' per title, making it unfeasible for Canadians to order from them. In fact, shipping is cheaper ($4.50/title) from .uk, and there's no 'Import Fees Deposit'....good thing I have a region-free player.
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Originally Posted by ambientcafe /t/1401194/outland/60#post_22228062
Unfortunately, 'Free Shipping' does not apply to Canada on .com, as it would be on .ca. It costs about $6.00 to ship a single title to Canada, plus .com charges an additional 'Import Fees Deposit' per title, making it unfeasible for Canadians to order from them. In fact, shipping is cheaper ($4.50/title) from .uk, and there's no 'Import Fees Deposit'....good thing I have a region-free player.
Too bad about the fee. Agreed on the region free. Any kind of genre or somewhat obscure film discussion ends up in region free territory sooner or later. Back in the DVD days, I had a venerable Malata N996 in disco gold that finally gave up the ghost about 6 months ago.
R.I.P.
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