Face/Off (US - DVD R1 | HD | BD RA)
Paramount Home Entertainment reveals the extras for the new collector's edition
Title: Face/Off (IMDb)
Starring: John Travolta
Released: 11th September 2007
SRP: Prices TBC
Further Details:
Paramount Home Entertainment has sent over details on a two-disc collector's edition of Face/Off which stars John Travolta, Nicolas Cage, Joan Allen, and Alessandro Nivola. This 10th Anniversary release will be available to own from the 11th September. As well as an anamorphic widescreen transfer and an English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX track, the set will include an audio commentary with director John Woo, seven deleted scenes (including an alternate ending), The Light and the Dark: The Making of Face/Off documentary, a John Woo: A Life in Pictures feature, and more. HD-DVD and Blu-ray releases will also be available. The art for the standard DVD has yet to be released, but we've attached the HD artwork below:
News by Tom Woodward
Starring: John Travolta
Released: 11th September 2007
SRP: Prices TBC
Further Details:
Paramount Home Entertainment has sent over details on a two-disc collector's edition of Face/Off which stars John Travolta, Nicolas Cage, Joan Allen, and Alessandro Nivola. This 10th Anniversary release will be available to own from the 11th September. As well as an anamorphic widescreen transfer and an English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX track, the set will include an audio commentary with director John Woo, seven deleted scenes (including an alternate ending), The Light and the Dark: The Making of Face/Off documentary, a John Woo: A Life in Pictures feature, and more. HD-DVD and Blu-ray releases will also be available. The art for the standard DVD has yet to be released, but we've attached the HD artwork below:
News by Tom Woodward
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It seems the R1 DVD has DTS after all! Its listed on CD WOW with 6.1.
Still, the R3 has it and its NOT non-anamorphic.
Still, the R3 has it and its NOT non-anamorphic.
for a 2 disc se with hardly anything on it i think they should at least give us dts sound
I am so happy this is getting a well-deserved upgrade. However, 3 years ago I lost patience waiting for an SE and bought the barebones for $14.99....Oh well.
Also, I'm glad that Paramount stuck with the original artwork than concoct some new photoshop job like on several of their current new SE's.
Also, I'm glad that Paramount stuck with the original artwork than concoct some new photoshop job like on several of their current new SE's.
Excellent news! got the original release but I`ll pick this up for sure :D
Thanks Matt.
It's about time this movie got an upgrade.
Worst Nightmare wrote: No DTS again, eh? When are they going to release an audio track on this new HD format that will do what the format is meant to do?
The above specs are for the standard disc version of the movie only, not the HD or Blu-ray versions. There might be other options in the audio department on those discs, such as possibly DTS, Dolby TrueHD and maybe (though doubtfully) even an uncompressed, 5.1 PCM track on the Blu-ray. Not 100% sure how Paramount handles the audio on their hi-def titles, but I think they mainly use DTS HD or Dolby Digital Plus. The only hi-def title I have from them uses DTS HD and DD Plus, and I've yet to read any other specs to the contrary on their discs besides offering the standard DD 5.1 track.
The above specs are for the standard disc version of the movie only, not the HD or Blu-ray versions. There might be other options in the audio department on those discs, such as possibly DTS, Dolby TrueHD and maybe (though doubtfully) even an uncompressed, 5.1 PCM track on the Blu-ray. Not 100% sure how Paramount handles the audio on their hi-def titles, but I think they mainly use DTS HD or Dolby Digital Plus. The only hi-def title I have from them uses DTS HD and DD Plus, and I've yet to read any other specs to the contrary on their discs besides offering the standard DD 5.1 track.
No DTS again, eh? When are they going to release an audio track on this new HD format that will do what the format is meant to do?
this is one of the corniest films of all times. Did they really have to do the "wave your hand over the face" thing as many times as they did in the film? They did it like 5 times in the last 3 minutes. Yeah, I got it, the movies called Face Off. Also, it's great that both characters are expert marksmen--except when shooting at one another, of course. Cage really hammed it up here as well.
That being said, I'll probably pick this up for nostalgic reasons. It's not bad enough to be good, it's just kinda bad. I remember this coming out around the same time as Jackie Brown with most of my buddies liking FO more for some reason. It had some promising aspects but the over-rated John Woo squandered the opportunity with the slow-mo, doves and 87 shots out of each pistol without reloading.
That being said, I'll probably pick this up for nostalgic reasons. It's not bad enough to be good, it's just kinda bad. I remember this coming out around the same time as Jackie Brown with most of my buddies liking FO more for some reason. It had some promising aspects but the over-rated John Woo squandered the opportunity with the slow-mo, doves and 87 shots out of each pistol without reloading.
NO DTS...why?
Fingers crossed Broken Arrow gets a special edition with DTS
Fingers crossed Broken Arrow gets a special edition with DTS
Contrary to common belief, the R3 is anamorphic. I have it, and its got DTS and is 16x9 enhanced.
Bring on Broken Arrow: SE with DTS!
Matt, the Criterion DTS track allegedly has faults. The R2 UK DVD is an exact copy of the Criterion set and has no problems.
Jack, how did Criterion "screw you" with RoboCop? All the info and specs are on their website, they certainly dont hide anything from you.
Bring on Broken Arrow: SE with DTS!
Matt, the Criterion DTS track allegedly has faults. The R2 UK DVD is an exact copy of the Criterion set and has no problems.
Jack, how did Criterion "screw you" with RoboCop? All the info and specs are on their website, they certainly dont hide anything from you.
JackJackMN wrote: OK, they need to release, THE ROCK, SE, anamorphic, I'm pissed there is no anamorphic version, I'm not even sure the criterion version, that sells for like $40 is anamorphic. Since criterion screwed me with my expensive ROBOCOP.
Criterion's The Rock is anamorphic and also has a DTS option to boot--a big step up from Disney's vanilla, non-anamorphic disc. For a two-disc set it's a bit light on extras, but the presentation and the commentary track with Cage, Harris, Bay, Bruckheimer, etc. make it worth it if you enjoy the movie. If you look around a little you shouldn't have any troubles finding a decent used copy for under $20, and most retailers are selling it for $34.99 new.
Criterion's The Rock is anamorphic and also has a DTS option to boot--a big step up from Disney's vanilla, non-anamorphic disc. For a two-disc set it's a bit light on extras, but the presentation and the commentary track with Cage, Harris, Bay, Bruckheimer, etc. make it worth it if you enjoy the movie. If you look around a little you shouldn't have any troubles finding a decent used copy for under $20, and most retailers are selling it for $34.99 new.
This came out in a day and age when action films were great. Con Air, The Rock, etc...
All I have to say is: It's about damm time! This was one of the best films that John Woo ever made in America. Looking forward for the deleted scenes and the alternate ending.
This film will always hold a special place in my heart. It was the last film I saw at the drive-in.
SlitherThru wrote: [quote=lee09 wrote]About time! Covers are awesome.
Wow we also need a Special Collectors Edition for:
Ghost in the Darkness (HD DVD/Blu-ray) NON ANAMORPHIC/BARE BONUS
Congo (HD DVD/Blu-ray) NO BONUSES
I'm with you on the "Ghost in the Darkness" Also would like to see Paramount release "Breakdown", "Days of Thunder", "A Simple Plan", "The Firm" and "Hard Rain" in collector's editions.
Those are all great, but there's one big title Paramount announced 3 years ago that I'm still waiting on: where the hell is the "Braveheart" special edition?!....Come on, they already missed the 10 year anniversary opportunity in 2005. What, do we have to wait until 2010 now for a 15th anniversary tie-in?? What gives?!?...also, since we're talking Paramount here, I wouldn't mind special/collector's editions for "Double Jeopardy", "The Saint", "Snake Eyes", "The Talented Mr. Ripley" and spiffed up multi-sets for Crowe's "Vanilla Sky" and "Elizabethtown"....
Wow we also need a Special Collectors Edition for:
Ghost in the Darkness (HD DVD/Blu-ray) NON ANAMORPHIC/BARE BONUS
Congo (HD DVD/Blu-ray) NO BONUSES
I'm with you on the "Ghost in the Darkness" Also would like to see Paramount release "Breakdown", "Days of Thunder", "A Simple Plan", "The Firm" and "Hard Rain" in collector's editions.
Those are all great, but there's one big title Paramount announced 3 years ago that I'm still waiting on: where the hell is the "Braveheart" special edition?!....Come on, they already missed the 10 year anniversary opportunity in 2005. What, do we have to wait until 2010 now for a 15th anniversary tie-in?? What gives?!?...also, since we're talking Paramount here, I wouldn't mind special/collector's editions for "Double Jeopardy", "The Saint", "Snake Eyes", "The Talented Mr. Ripley" and spiffed up multi-sets for Crowe's "Vanilla Sky" and "Elizabethtown"....
[quote=lee09 wrote]About time! Covers are awesome.
Wow we also need a Special Collectors Edition for:
Ghost in the Darkness (HD DVD/Blu-ray) NON ANAMORPHIC/BARE BONUS
Congo (HD DVD/Blu-ray) NO BONUSES
I'm with you on the "Ghost in the Darkness" Also would like to see Paramount release "Breakdown", "Days of Thunder", "A Simple Plan", "The Firm" and "Hard Rain" in collector's editions.
Wow we also need a Special Collectors Edition for:
Ghost in the Darkness (HD DVD/Blu-ray) NON ANAMORPHIC/BARE BONUS
Congo (HD DVD/Blu-ray) NO BONUSES
I'm with you on the "Ghost in the Darkness" Also would like to see Paramount release "Breakdown", "Days of Thunder", "A Simple Plan", "The Firm" and "Hard Rain" in collector's editions.
Yeah, although the first release is anamorphic, it is from a VERY dirty uncleaned up print. So I may have to up grade.
OK, they need to release, THE ROCK, SE, anamorphic, I'm pissed there is no anamorphic version, I'm not even sure the criterion version, that sells for like $40 is anamorphic. Since criterion screwed me with my expensive ROBOCOP.
OK, they need to release, THE ROCK, SE, anamorphic, I'm pissed there is no anamorphic version, I'm not even sure the criterion version, that sells for like $40 is anamorphic. Since criterion screwed me with my expensive ROBOCOP.
About time! Covers are awesome.
Wow we also need a Special Collectors Edition for:
Ghost in the Darkness (HD DVD/Blu-ray) NON ANAMORPHIC/BARE BONUS
Congo (HD DVD/Blu-ray) NO BONUSES
NatdRat wrote: On a slightly off-topic note: Whose eye is that in the middle, Travolta's or Cage's?
Wow that is cool i never noticed that. It looks like the eye belongs to both of them, 1 eye to make 2.
William Coffey wrote: Well... at least I was right that they'd have a 5.1 EX remix. Hopefully, they'll add a DTS mix, too.
Can't wait. Excellent film.
Most likely, usually Paramount High Definition discs feature both soundtracks. And thats what's good about Paramount nowadays.
Wow we also need a Special Collectors Edition for:
Ghost in the Darkness (HD DVD/Blu-ray) NON ANAMORPHIC/BARE BONUS
Congo (HD DVD/Blu-ray) NO BONUSES
NatdRat wrote: On a slightly off-topic note: Whose eye is that in the middle, Travolta's or Cage's?
Wow that is cool i never noticed that. It looks like the eye belongs to both of them, 1 eye to make 2.
William Coffey wrote: Well... at least I was right that they'd have a 5.1 EX remix. Hopefully, they'll add a DTS mix, too.
Can't wait. Excellent film.
Most likely, usually Paramount High Definition discs feature both soundtracks. And thats what's good about Paramount nowadays.
I already have this dvd was'nt planning on double dipping, but with an alternate ending I may have to buy it.
i have the original R1 release and the eye is indeed there..but its much less pronounced, sorta in the shadows compared to these covers.
but yeah i'm an extras freak so this is a definate double dip for me...i love this movie...especially that shot of nic cage coming out of his car as the wind catches his jacket...its over the top cool..lol
but yeah i'm an extras freak so this is a definate double dip for me...i love this movie...especially that shot of nic cage coming out of his car as the wind catches his jacket...its over the top cool..lol
Well... at least I was right that they'd have a 5.1 EX remix. Hopefully, they'll add a DTS mix, too.
Can't wait. Excellent film.
Can't wait. Excellent film.
I saw this once a long time ago and remember liking it, so I may pick it up. The coverart is simple and great.
That eye is creeping me out, man!
But I'll get the SD of this.
But I'll get the SD of this.
Somebody said they wanted an extended version of this?!?! It's too long in its current form...not a bad flick, but just too many slow spots for my action movie tastes.
I don't like the artwork, also they seem to leave less space what with advertising the '2 Disc....' & having a line underneath the name. Other than that a rather good actioner, but nothing on old John Woo or early Chow-Yun Fat Hong Kongers.
That eye looks more Travolta's than Cage's...
I just hope Jıhn Woo classics get such treatment in the future as well. I'll buy it for sure
yeah the old transfer (and especially the audio) sucks big time to todays standards
This is definitely a guilty pleasure of mine. I've waited for a special edition...
Fantastic. About time! This title should've been released years ago.
Yuck that eye is weird though.
Except for the R3 all current DVDs are anamorphic, the R3 had DTS too though (pity that's not hear). The R1 has just a trailer and the R2/R4 versions a tiny making of (which is really an extended trailer).
Cheddar J. Cheese wrote: I wonder what the standard art will look like...
The same as above.
Yuck that eye is weird though.
Except for the R3 all current DVDs are anamorphic, the R3 had DTS too though (pity that's not hear). The R1 has just a trailer and the R2/R4 versions a tiny making of (which is really an extended trailer).
Cheddar J. Cheese wrote: I wonder what the standard art will look like...
The same as above.
I enjoyed the film for what it was worth and I agree that it's probably one of the last great Woo films.
On a slightly off-topic note: Whose eye is that in the middle, Travolta's or Cage's?
On a slightly off-topic note: Whose eye is that in the middle, Travolta's or Cage's?
I'm sure this film was great at the time, but I rented this back in 2003 and was kinda disappointed in it. It's average, at best, and I feel this was so overrated. It's a good movie, but from what everyone told me about it, it didn't live up to the hype in my book.
Glad they kept the original art for the fans of the film. It is a cool cover. And no, that eye in the middle was not part of the original cover. Looks cool.
Glad they kept the original art for the fans of the film. It is a cool cover. And no, that eye in the middle was not part of the original cover. Looks cool.
Billy Gates wrote: I have the original release but am too lazy to get up and look so can someone tell me if it was anamorphic? If it's not, then I will definitely pick this badboy up! That artwork is pretty awesome. I'm digging it. This was an awesome and somewhat underrated movie.
Oh, and I wish Fox would give Broken Arrow a re-release with anamorphic video!
According to DVDcompare.net it is. But there were no extras on that release. So if you are an extras fan, it might be good to double dip. I don't own this, so I will probably get it. One of the few Hollywood Woo films I did enjoy.
Oh, and I wish Fox would give Broken Arrow a re-release with anamorphic video!
According to DVDcompare.net it is. But there were no extras on that release. So if you are an extras fan, it might be good to double dip. I don't own this, so I will probably get it. One of the few Hollywood Woo films I did enjoy.
Yessssssss!!!
I don't think the eye in the middle was present on the earlier covers.
I have the original release but am too lazy to get up and look so can someone tell me if it was anamorphic? If it's not, then I will definitely pick this badboy up! That artwork is pretty awesome. I'm digging it. This was an awesome and somewhat underrated movie.
Oh, and I wish Fox would give Broken Arrow a re-release with anamorphic video!
Oh, and I wish Fox would give Broken Arrow a re-release with anamorphic video!
Personally, I think that this was John Woo's last great movie. His Hollywood flicks haven't gotten any better, and I'm waiting patiently for him to get back to kicking much @ss. I'm glad this is coming out - can't wait to hear the commentary. This is one movie that cried out for a special edition-type release, and I will be more than happy to shell out for it. It's coming out right around my birthday, so...
Saw it the other day on TV and wondered if a Collector's Edition is in the making. This movie is one of the absolute best out there.
finally my prayers have been answered only took 5 damm years but i can't wait to get it wish it was extended cut though
Worth for a new transfer only...
If it ain't re-mastered then I'll cry.
Hopefully this is a new transfer for the SD DVD. That current one is one of those original DVDs from the early days of DVD, I think.
I'll definately be picking up the Blu-Ray.
I wonder what the standard art will look like...
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