Maniac (2013) (Blu-ray SteelBook) [France]

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Release date: 3rd July 2013
Price: €24.98
Buy Link: Amazon FR

Can't wait to see the film

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woah, glad I cancelled. The only thing justifying that price was the soundtrack. I'd be well p*ssed if it came without it.
 
I'm surprised Amazon have the listing wrong if it doesn't include the soundtrack. I can see them getting a lot of returns. This looks like a pretty basic steelbook for the price.
 
No CD, no inside artwork and printed back! Wow! :(

I tried to cancel it earlier today, but got a mail back telling me I was to late.
Got a despatch mail minutes ago too.

Well, can't wait to see the film though. I have a feeling I will love it.

Too bad this release seems like it was made in a hurry.
 
No CD, no inside artwork and printed back! Wow! :(

I tried to cancel it earlier today, but got a mail back telling me I was to late.
Got a despatch mail minutes ago too.

Well, can't wait to see the film though. I have a feeling I will love it.

Too bad this release seems like it was made in a hurry.

Well it was announced in January so I don't know if it was rushed, but it definitely didn't come together as planned. Hopefully the picture and sound quality are top notch. I ordered the vinyl so I'll still have the soundtrack but it's disappointing still - especially for the price. I've contacted warner bros (France) and am awaiting a reply.
The artwork is great in the steel though IMO and the movie is awesome, but when the US release arrives in October if there are new features I'll probably end up getting that one too.
 
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Yeah, I got the vinyl on order as well but can't help being disappointed after seeing those pics.
 
Yeah, I got the vinyl on order as well but can't help being disappointed after seeing those pics.

Most definitely. Especially at that price. First world problems I suppose.
Although I was sort of relieved when it said mine was shipped when I tried to cancel, I guess I wanted it more than I let myself believe - it's an a great movie, and an excellent slasher (of sorts).
 
seems a little disappoint, to be honest :( the movie was great, so is the soundtrack... but this packaging isnt really worth the price theyre asking for
 
Think I'll wait for a price drop on this one. Being patient worked with the Gangster Squad steelbook which dropped in price today, and that's actually a really nice looking steel... so I imagine it won't be long until this one plummets in price.
 
I wasn't going to open mine so I wouldn't have known there was no CD. So I wrote to Amazon France, Amazon sent this back:

We have received your comment regarding the status of your item and have sent to the department in charge for it to be considered and it contributes to improve the services we offer and that it does not happen at a future delivery.

This is a single inseparable item, it is impossible for us to exchange the only missing part.

In such circumstances we proceed normally replace the item immediately.

However, it seems that in your case, replacement of this order is not necessarily the best solution.

We therefore offer opportunities to solve your problem:

1). If you want to keep the item that you have received , we offer you a refund of 5,00 euros.

If you are happy with this solution, we will refund your payment card as soon as we receive your response.

2). Replacement of this item.

3). Return of the item and the full refund of the order.

Note that we will also refund you the return cost.


I took the €5 better than nothing!
 
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I'm trying to watch it now and can't figure out how to turn off the French subtitles. Am I missing somethin?. If not I'll use the lack of soundtrack issue to return it.
 
I'm trying to watch it now and can't figure out how to turn off the French subtitles. Am I missing somethin?. If not I'll use the lack of soundtrack issue to return it.

Uh oh. Please let us know of you figure out how to turn off the subs! If not I will be returning mine.
 
Crap. I heard warner does not usually force their subtitles. Well I guess I will order the UK blu. Was really looking forward to seeing it again.
 
Bah! Forced subs also. :angry:

Why did I jump on this abortion of a release, and after all the good things I hear about this movie I can't wait to see it. Oh well, I'll have to pick up the amaray as well.
 
Crap. I heard warner does not usually force their subtitles. Well I guess I will order the UK blu. Was really looking forward to seeing it again.

Warner don't normally but this release says orange studios as well so I guess they must have forced subs.
 
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http://www.mov-style.fr/en/the-complete-selection/231-maniac-5051889371946.html

That site has some specs and says that the subs are not forced, but people are having trouble with it so I guess it's wrong. I tried contacting warner (france) couple of days ago and they never got back to me. Has anyone had any luck perhaps trying to contact them and get official word, I'm sort of still hoping there's. chance for something good with this release. It's all been downhill since he announcement. Real shame that they ****ed up so bad.