The Counselor (US - DVD R1 | BD RA)
Ridley Scott and Cormac McCarthy's collaboration arrives in early February..
Title: The Counselor (IMDb)
Starring: Michael Fassbender, Penélope Cruz, Cameron Diaz
Released: 11th February 2014
Further Details:
The Ridley Scott film arrives on VOD on February 4th, followed by a Blu-ray and DVD release on February 11, 2014. The Blu-ray edition includes:
• 1080p, 2.40:1 HD Video
• DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 English, DTS 5.1 Spanish, Dolby Digital 5.1 French
• Subtitles in English, French, and Spanish
• Unrated Extended Cut (138 minutes)
• Theatrical Cut (117 minutes)
• Truth of the Situation
• Virals
No special features are listed for the DVD, which appears to include only the theatrical cut. Artwork below:
Quote: An all-star cast, featuring Michael Fassbender, Brad Pitt, Cameron Diaz, Javier Bardem, and Penélope Cruz, sizzles in adrenaline-fueled thriller from visionary director Ridley Scott and Academy Award novelist Cormac McCarthy. A talented lawyer (Fassbender) known for doing the right thing for the wrong people decides to put his connections to the test by diving into a treacherous drug deal for some quick cash. But The Counselor soon learns that having it all could mean losing everything.
News by Jonathan Hogberg
Starring: Michael Fassbender, Penélope Cruz, Cameron Diaz
Released: 11th February 2014
Further Details:
The Ridley Scott film arrives on VOD on February 4th, followed by a Blu-ray and DVD release on February 11, 2014. The Blu-ray edition includes:
• 1080p, 2.40:1 HD Video
• DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 English, DTS 5.1 Spanish, Dolby Digital 5.1 French
• Subtitles in English, French, and Spanish
• Unrated Extended Cut (138 minutes)
• Theatrical Cut (117 minutes)
• Truth of the Situation
• Virals
No special features are listed for the DVD, which appears to include only the theatrical cut. Artwork below:
Quote: An all-star cast, featuring Michael Fassbender, Brad Pitt, Cameron Diaz, Javier Bardem, and Penélope Cruz, sizzles in adrenaline-fueled thriller from visionary director Ridley Scott and Academy Award novelist Cormac McCarthy. A talented lawyer (Fassbender) known for doing the right thing for the wrong people decides to put his connections to the test by diving into a treacherous drug deal for some quick cash. But The Counselor soon learns that having it all could mean losing everything.
News by Jonathan Hogberg
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I was very disappointed with the movie. It had its moments only to be a wandering mess at most times
YlowBstard66 wrote: felipe-11 wrote: I really enjoyed this in theaters, although it was understandably not meant for everyone. I always look forward to Ridley's extended releases, perhaps this version will even completely amend any mistakes as it did on Kingdom of Heaven.This isn't a director's cut though... is it? Kingdom of Heaven's DC made a decent movie a masterpiece, so I doubt this extended version will be on that level either way.
That's true, but Ridley being Ridley I would imagine the cut will still be under his complete supervision, especially if it's something so radical as 21 minutes.
That's true, but Ridley being Ridley I would imagine the cut will still be under his complete supervision, especially if it's something so radical as 21 minutes.
felipe-11 wrote: I really enjoyed this in theaters, although it was understandably not meant for everyone. I always look forward to Ridley's extended releases, perhaps this version will even completely amend any mistakes as it did on Kingdom of Heaven.This isn't a director's cut though... is it? Kingdom of Heaven's DC made a decent movie a masterpiece, so I doubt this extended version will be on that level either way.
I really enjoyed this in theaters, although it was understandably not meant for everyone. I always look forward to Ridley's extended releases, perhaps this version will even completely amend any mistakes as it did on Kingdom of Heaven.
I actually like the cover art, the color scheme is nice. I also like that the names are above the right actors.
That synopsis sent me to sleep in no time.
Gabe Powers wrote: They just sent out a correction. Not NEARLY as long, at 138 minutes.
An extra 21 minutes sounds more reasonable.
An extra 21 minutes sounds more reasonable.
They just sent out a correction. Not NEARLY as long, at 138 minutes.
I'm anxious to see about the extended cut though. As for the film? I am on the fence, but it's defintely not awful nor is it the A+ that Richard Roeper gave it, but he throws out A's like they're going out of style. It's defintely worth seeing though. What bugs me is if I rent it, I doubt it will have the extended cut (rental exclusives suck!). I just hate buying it to see it though. I guess we shall see.
It says the same thing on the Fox press site. I assume it will be updated eventually.
Dr. Gonzo wrote: Those runtimes seem a bit off. IMDB lists the theatrical run time as 117 minutes.
Good call. I double checked the press release and it indeed says the theatrical run time is 162 minutes. Then the DVD specs say it is 140 minutes. So I'm not sure what to think here. I'll make a note of it in the article though.
Good call. I double checked the press release and it indeed says the theatrical run time is 162 minutes. Then the DVD specs say it is 140 minutes. So I'm not sure what to think here. I'll make a note of it in the article though.
Those runtimes seem a bit off. IMDB lists the theatrical run time as 117 minutes.
There's an extra HOUR of this movie to be seen? Does it actually allow the movie to have some kind of resolution or purpose to what happens in it because it wasn't there in the theatrical cut.
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