The Crow (Blu-ray SteelBook) (Zavvi Exclusive) [UK]

[spookz]

Release date: May 18, 2015
Purchase link: The Crow
Price: £16.99
Notes: Limited to 2500 Copies. Gloss Finish.

Spoiler

 

[tristar6]

preordered because i like the movie, but i dont expect that much from the finish and steelbook itself.

 

[dfoles]

The UK Blu-ray from EiV has apparently been transferred from a PAL master and suffers from the 4% PAL speedup, common to European DVD's. The image is 1080i (interlaced), as opposed to the normal 1080p (progressive), and the disc only has a lossy DTS 5.1 soundtrack. Just for good measure, the picture quality is atrocious, redolent of an upscale from a DVD.

Don't just take my word for it. Click on the link for a comparison of the US, UK and Japanese Blu-rays.

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film3/blu-ray_reviews55/the_crow_blu-ray.htm

That seems like the Japan disc would be the one to have. I noticed some cropping in some of the U.S. screenshots. Colors look a little better though

 

[C.C. 95]

U.S. Contrast and color is better- but definitely pushing in on the image. Cutting off heads, and throwing off the composition of the frame. (I've seen worse- losing headroom is one thing. Cutting off the tops of heads? Come on.)
Hoping for the best (but not expecting it).

 

[cooey]

I like the artwork, shame it's not going to be given a new disc treatment though

 

[C.C. 95]

I like the artwork, shame it's not going to be given a new disc treatment though

Are we sure on that? Is it for sure not a new transfer?
I hate swapping out discs. And I also hate having to settle on the lesser of two evils on transfers...
Disc a) Great picture. Crap sound. Disc b) Great sound. Incorrect framing. Et Cetera.

 

[BluSteel2012]

If they can be trusted, just got an e-mail from Zavvi saying there are only 200 left!!

 

[Graphic_Delusions]

If they can be trusted, just got an e-mail from Zavvi saying there are only 200 left!!

Pre-ordered it now.

I was on the fence with this Steelbook but I'd rather not regret not buying it if it turns out to be a different disc.

If Zavvi continues to magically come up with more stock, in the months to come, then they really should be investigated.

 

[Vaako]

only 200 left? i think it's rather 2000 left

 

[C.C. 95]

only 200 left? i think it's rather 2000 left

@Vaako
No, it's true. Got this at 8:00 AM EST (4 hours ago)

 

[tenderheartbear]

Well. a few of us here have said we've ordered one, myself included.

It's a popular movie, both in general and cult terms and (assuming the design doesn't change) is quite an appealing design. While the quality of the disc is questionable (assuming that it stays the same too), not everyone is that clued up, cares/will notice or might do a disc-swap somewhere down the line.

That doesn't mean there's only 200 left, but it's not beyond the realms of possibility (at least until people cancel or CC's get declined).

 

[davetherave]

I bit when I got this email too!

 

[Agent_DVD]

I ordered 2 because I knew this would sell out faster than Departed and Gangs of NY.

The original Crow is a Huge cult film and if they only had 2500 I'm sure they could move that in a pinch.

 

[LloydJBailey]

I ordered one, I do think the price was steep though. I think this will be the type of release that gets a lot of cancellations so I'd say there probably is used 200 left but will be a few hundred back soon after cancellations. That's my guess!

 

[BluSteel2012]

Or it could turn out like Army Of Darkness-another cult favourite......?

 

[MRD]

The UK Blu-ray from EiV has apparently been transferred from a PAL master and suffers from the 4% PAL speedup, common to European DVD's. The image is 1080i (interlaced), as opposed to the normal 1080p (progressive), and the disc only has a lossy DTS 5.1 soundtrack. Just for good measure, the picture quality is atrocious, redolent of an upscale from a DVD.

Don't just take my word for it. Click on the link for a comparison of the US, UK and Japanese Blu-rays.

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film3/blu-ray_reviews55/the_crow_blu-ray.htm

Whats the abbreviation EiV that is used here ?

 

[paulboland]

Whats the abbreviation EiV that is used here ?

Entertainment in Video (EiV)

 

[MRD]

Entertainment in Video (EiV)

Thanks paulboland for clearing that up.
I know its quicker to use abbreviations but I wish people would use the full words to help avoid confusion on this forum, but thanks for everyone taking time to leave input on the forum.

 

[paulboland]

Thanks paulboland for clearing that up.

I know its quicker to use abbreviations but I wish people would use the full words to help avoid confusion on this forum, but thanks for everyone taking time to leave input on the forum.

Entertainment in Video Websites use Studio Eiv for listings

 

[levi]

Or it could turn out like Army Of Darkness-another cult favourite......?

in that case, there would be at least another 200 copies being held back for conventions

 

[Graphic_Delusions]

How is this still in stock?

Email arrived on 3rd Jan to notify start of pre-order
On the 5th Jan, email arrived to notify only under 200 copies left (that's over 2300 sold in 2 days!!)
24 hours later and still in stock.