new scarface release...

saltysam · Post by **saltysam** » 25 Jun 2006, 20:02

redone gunshots !

http://www.davisdvd.com/news/news.html

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 25 Jun 2006, 21:16

How many times can they release this overblown epic??

EvaUnit02 · Post by **EvaUnit02** » 26 Jun 2006, 13:59

Hmmm. I haven't bought Scarface yet, might get this depending on the reviews. Undoubtedly the 2003 R1 SE will made OOP, judging by R1 Universal's pass record.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 26 Jun 2006, 20:08

@ Mark that's the entire point. It's not supposed to be taken seriously. Al Pacino has said so himself. Personally I think this film is excellent (much better than The Killer, Brad dons flame proof jacket).

I'm reserving judgement on whether it's worth upgrading until I see what extras it has and/or whether it really does sound/look better.

"This edition will use a brand new, remixed audio track created for the 20th anniversary theatrical re-release in 2003. Having seen this version, I can confirm that the gunshot effects were all redone and sound incredible. The previous two-disc set's Dolby Digital and DTS tracks were mastered from the original 1983 tracks."

I wonder if this is really true? The 2003 DVD was created to coincide with the 2003 Theatrical Re-release. Why on earth go to the expense of creating two new 5.1 remixes?

For me if it is indeed much better than I may upgrade. The 2003 5.1 remix isn't "much" better than the Surround on the Original DVD. I doubt it will sound that much better though considering the source material.

Kurgan · Post by **Kurgan** » 26 Jun 2006, 20:29

I love this film. There's advice that can be applied to everyone's life:
"Don't get high off your own supply."
"First you get the money, then you get the power, then you get the women."
and... etc.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 26 Jun 2006, 21:07

He he true. One phrase I've not been able to use (but maybe you hey Kurgen

) is:

"Say Hello to my leetle friend"

thelostdragon · Post by **thelostdragon** » 26 Jun 2006, 21:07

bradavon wrote:Personally I think this film is excellent (much better than The Killer, Brad dons flame proof jacket).

I love it, too. Probably a 5/5. However, I wouldn't say better or worse than "The Killer". Not considering that "The Killer" is my favourite movie of all-time, I just think that you can't compare the two films in any way?

Kurgan · Post by **Kurgan** » 26 Jun 2006, 21:29

bradavon wrote:He he true. One phrase I've not been able to use (but maybe you hey Kurgen ) is:

"Say Hello to my leetle friend"

I've only said that in reference to my... oh, no you don't. I'm not falling for that one...

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 26 Jun 2006, 21:36

bradavon wrote:"Say Hello to my leetle friend"

Said by Brad as he wanders through the park alone late at night wearing only a stained raincoat.

romerojpg · Post by **romerojpg** » 26 Jun 2006, 21:39

I like it, but only ever seen it once on TV years ago

I havent got around to watching my funky big region 1 box set yet and I look at it every day as its on display. So I guess I need to sit down and see the film again and hope its as good as I remember and I dont think I will be upgrading any time soon as I like my BIG box set thingie.

EvaUnit02 · Post by **EvaUnit02** » 26 Jun 2006, 22:02

Scarface is an excellent film. I agree with Brad:- Brian De Palma > John Woo.

I watched The Untouchables last night, very good film too IMO. The sequence with the assassin creeping around Malone's house and the shoot out at the train station oozed Brian De Palma's signature style - all his camera & editing tricks in full force.

Kurgan · Post by **Kurgan** » 26 Jun 2006, 22:59

The Untouchables is classy ("Stuck Irish pig"

), but my favourite De Palma film has to be Carlito's Way, just because it's an amazing counter-point to Scarface. It gets the edge over Scarface because of Sean Penn and his ginger afro

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 27 Jun 2006, 00:43

I like The Untouchables and Carlito's Way (own them both). I just thought Scarface was excessive and empty.

EvaUnit02 · Post by **EvaUnit02** » 27 Jun 2006, 11:16

I bought Carlito's Way this afternoon and watched it this evening, fantastic film.

Sean Penn was truely slimly as the Kleinsmit, up until now I thought he was a vastly overrated actor but that opinion has changed - he was fantastic in this film.

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 27 Jun 2006, 13:29

Doesn't the current Scarface have both the '83 and '31 versions?

EvaUnit02 · Post by **EvaUnit02** » 27 Jun 2006, 13:38

grim_tales wrote:Doesn't the current Scarface have both the '83 and '31 versions?

Only in the OOP R1 Deluxe Limited Edition. The '31 film is available as a cheap R2 DVD.

saltysam · Post by **saltysam** » 20 Jul 2006, 18:46

artwork up

http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/scarface.html

thelostdragon · Post by **thelostdragon** » 20 Jul 2006, 21:29

Looks great! Thanks!

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 20 Jul 2006, 21:33

The link doesnt work for me. I keep getting the Timed Out message.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 20 Jul 2006, 21:58

It works for me. DVD Times has this to add:

"3rd of October 2006

Digitally remastered, this two-disc edition comes complete with an all-new audio track for a more immersive and dynamic experience. The Platinum Edition includes new bonus material and highly collectible packaging.

The film will be presented in 2.35:1 Anamorphic Widescreen with English DD5.1 & DTS 5.1 Surround, French and Spanish DD2.0 Mono and optional English SDH, French and Spanish subtitles. Extras are TBC."

http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/content.php?contentid=61896

EvaUnit02 · Post by **EvaUnit02** » 21 Jul 2006, 23:18

Hopefully it'll have the full Laurent Bouzereau doco from the original release. I'll pick this up in the November DDD 20% sale.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 22 Jul 2006, 12:09

That documentary is on the SE, the extras just word it differently.

I'll definitely pick this up if the 5.1 is really out there. I can imagine it now Scarface going psycho in proper 5.1.

EvaUnit02 · Post by **EvaUnit02** » 24 Jul 2006, 06:10

bradavon wrote:That documentary is on the SE, the extras just word it differently.

I know man. But the Bouzereau doco on the SE was truncated from the original DVD release. That's what I said originally.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 24 Jul 2006, 18:10

It was. Are you sure? I'm sure it's not.

EvaUnit02 · Post by **EvaUnit02** » 24 Jul 2006, 21:31

source wrote:his is the documentary, divided into three segments for no good reason and virtually identical to the one on the original release. The main change is that its cut up into three parts - The Rebirth of Scarface, lasting 10 minutes; Acting Scarface, lasting 15 minutes and the 30 minute Creating Scarface. From what I could see there is no new material here and some comments have been removed. You can watch all three parts in one go by selecting Play All but, frankly, I preferred this in its original incarnation.