The Sting (US - DVD R1)
This Oscar winning Redford film will also receive SE treatment
Title: The Sting
Starring: Robert Redford
Released: 6th September 2005
SRP: $26.98
Also entering the 'Legacy Series' range, is a special edition of The Sting which stars Robert Redford, Paul Newman and Robert Shaw. This new two-disc set will be available to own in shops from the 6th September this year, and priced at around $26.98. The film itself will be presented in 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen along with English Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1 Surround tracks. The only extra material will be a three-part retrospective documentary. The first part looks at pre-production, script development and rehearsals. The second part looks at production stories and techniques that influenced the style of the film, and the third part contains a tribute to the films director George Roy Hill. We've attached art below:
News by Tom Woodward
Starring: Robert Redford
Released: 6th September 2005
SRP: $26.98
Further Details
Also entering the 'Legacy Series' range, is a special edition of The Sting which stars Robert Redford, Paul Newman and Robert Shaw. This new two-disc set will be available to own in shops from the 6th September this year, and priced at around $26.98. The film itself will be presented in 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen along with English Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1 Surround tracks. The only extra material will be a three-part retrospective documentary. The first part looks at pre-production, script development and rehearsals. The second part looks at production stories and techniques that influenced the style of the film, and the third part contains a tribute to the films director George Roy Hill. We've attached art below:
News by Tom Woodward
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It's About Time!
Yea! It's about time this was released in it's OAR. Definite Must-buy for me.
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Thank God.
The last dvd of this film had absolutely nothing. C'mon there could be a great documentary at least. I can't wait to see what's on this on, but it the same months as the bad news of the Ghostbusters set, I wouldn't be surprised to hear that it's bare bones again.
Hmmm...I've never seen this one either. Well, I've seen the last 10 minutes.
That's almost like seeing the last 10 minutes of The Usual Suspects.
OH MY GOD!!!
I just wet myself...
I just wet myself...
Quote: Originally posted by Zachary Freiesleben
Yea! It's about time this was released in it's OAR. Definite Must-buy for me.
My thoughts exactly! What took them so long? The previous version was an abomination. I cannot wait. I love every minute of this terrific film. I think I wet my pants too!
Yea! It's about time this was released in it's OAR. Definite Must-buy for me.
My thoughts exactly! What took them so long? The previous version was an abomination. I cannot wait. I love every minute of this terrific film. I think I wet my pants too!
Absolute classic, another must have release.
Sev.
Sev.
Quote: Originally posted by Gabriel Powers
That's almost like seeing the last 10 minutes of The Usual Suspects.
Yeah...I was flipping around TV and came across it. Since I had never seen it before I had no context for what was happening. I saw Redford and figured that this was what it was, kept watching and then just as I thought it was good, it ended and everything was revealed. Oh well...
That's almost like seeing the last 10 minutes of The Usual Suspects.
Yeah...I was flipping around TV and came across it. Since I had never seen it before I had no context for what was happening. I saw Redford and figured that this was what it was, kept watching and then just as I thought it was good, it ended and everything was revealed. Oh well...
SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!!!!!!!!!
Specs and artwork added...
SSSSSSSSSSWWWWWWWWWEEEETTTT
The box art looks awsome!But why is the only featre a 3 part documetary!? I want more! I loved this movie! But what is with all of the classic editions? That is weird. But I a so happy Icould cry!
damnit.. I paid 16 quid for the 1.33:1 R2 a few years ago 
sorry, you lucked out. I just rented it
wow, september 6th is gonna be a big day for dvd buyers.
Universal did a beautiful job. I am glad the summer DVD season is light because the fall, especially September, is gonna be a wallet buster!
Wow. Now I have to get that one to replace the one I have.
Quote: Originally posted by Alvan Bobrow
But what is with all of the classic editions? That is weird. But I a so happy Icould cry!They're giving classic movies the treatment that they deserve on DVD. It's not weird at all. I'd much rather they do this then give lavish attention on some new release bollocks which doesn't deserve it.
But what is with all of the classic editions? That is weird. But I a so happy Icould cry!They're giving classic movies the treatment that they deserve on DVD. It's not weird at all. I'd much rather they do this then give lavish attention on some new release bollocks which doesn't deserve it.
Sweet artwork.
Quote: Originally posted by David Beamish
damnit.. I paid 16 quid for the 1.33:1 R2 a few years ago
Pawn this one off to a friend. Share the wealth of good movies.
damnit.. I paid 16 quid for the 1.33:1 R2 a few years ago
Pawn this one off to a friend. Share the wealth of good movies.
Looks quite good - good to see the classics getting the release they deserve
More menus added.
Hmmm... I've had the widescreen DVD (which costs here the equivalent of 5 USD) for about a year... I would have to read something about this documentary to decide if it's worth another purchase (certainly not for the suggested price)...
Only once for me...
Greatest movie I ever saw, but I have only managed to sit through it once. I hope Universal makes a legacy series Jurassic Park, too new though.
How sweet would it have been if we got Newman and Redford commentary for this? What a shame.
Still, definitely buying this again.
Still, definitely buying this again.
boring menus and special feature
jeez, for a double dip, they sure didn't put much effort into the special features and menu art. For the menus, they should have used the retro art that was on some of the posters:
and we only get one special feature? that documentary better be DAMN good.
i know it's worth it for the OAR and audio alone, but still.... how about an audio commentary from a film historian, at least (cuz getting Redford and Newman is just dreaming), or how about a deleted scene? maybe a simple "Influences" featurette, on all the movies and "twist" movies it's inspired. honestly, I smell a triple dip... in about a year or two after this one...
and we only get one special feature? that documentary better be DAMN good.
i know it's worth it for the OAR and audio alone, but still.... how about an audio commentary from a film historian, at least (cuz getting Redford and Newman is just dreaming), or how about a deleted scene? maybe a simple "Influences" featurette, on all the movies and "twist" movies it's inspired. honestly, I smell a triple dip... in about a year or two after this one...
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