Taxi Driver (Blu-ray SteelBook) (Zavvi Exclusive) [UK]

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Release date: July 28, 2013
Purchase link: Zavvi
Price: £14.99
Note from Zavvi: Zavvi Exclusive Limited Edition Steelbook - includes emboss and gloss finish on both title and sunglasses. This product is limited to 4000 copies. REGION FREE

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Just got around to cracking this, Argo, and The Town open and I'm really impressed with all of them. Nice looking steels. How they should all be done IMO (matching backs, embossing, gloss).

I have a question though, is there supposed to be a white squiggle next to Robert DeNiro's leg on the back? Can't tell if it's on the pictures already uploaded on here because it's really small. Other than that, they've all arrived in surprisingly good condition and I'm happy with them :thumbs:
 
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amazing classic movie, extremely well done artwork on the steelbook front, was confirmed as 4k print run, was in many discount sales on zavvi already and is now in this one currently 4GBP off:

http://www.zavvi.com/offers/steelbooks/4-off.list?utm_source=ENZ-_Steelbook4Off&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ENZ-_2094528106&affil=thgemail&affil=awin&awc=2549_1382572367_1bcbad824150404f4c65be689b51deaf

why is this not sold out? i dont get it. :wtf:

I agree this is one amazing steelbook and extras are fantastic

Buy this steelbook its a beauty and is a classic a must buy

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Extras Look at this pure magic

•Interactive Script to Screen: A unique feature that presents the script on-screen as the film plays. Users may choose to sync the script with the film or to peruse it independently of the movie.


•Original 1986 Audio Commentary: Originally recorded for the Criterion Collection LaserDisc release of Taxi Driver, this track features Director Martin Scorsese and Writer Paul Schrader. Scorsese discusses his filmmaking style, shooting in New York, set design, casting, and plenty of other insightful tidbits. Meanwhile, Schrader discusses the rapidity with which he wrote the script, the themes of the story, the genesis of metaphor through theme, refinements to the script along the way, and plenty more. The commentators were recorded separately and later edited together. A moderator of sorts identifies the speakers and provides various background tidbits of her own.


•Audio Commentary: University of Virginia Professor Robert Kolker delivers what is easily the best and certainly most unique commentary of the bunch. His insights are incredibly precise and thought-provoking as he dissects the picture from every conceivable angle; he points out nuances in the photography and colors, how every scene emphasizes the greater whole, and much more. This track is basically akin to attending a film class lecture; it is alone worth the price of admission.


•Audio Commentary: Writer Paul Schrader returns to man the third and final track, discussing candidly the fallacies in his original script, differences from the script and the final film, the superiority of an actor demonstrating a trait rather than describing it, the performances of the cast, and plenty more. There are a few lengthy stretches of silence; still, this is a quality track, but if time is a factor it's the one of the three to gloss over.


•Martin Scorsese on Taxi Driver (1080p, 16:52): The director discusses what it took to get the film onto the screen: the people who made it happen, the casting process, Writer Paul Schrader's vision, the filmmakers's passion for the project, his inspirations and shooting styles, the character of Travis Bickle, the film's noir roots and European influences, and more.


•Producing Taxi Driver (1080p, 9:53): Producer Michael Phillips speaks on his involvement in the project: his attraction to the script, the film's themes, its characters, the work of Director Martin Scorsese and Actor Robert De Niro, the friction between the filmmakers and the studio, and other fascinating insights. Writer Paul Schrader also shares a few thoughts throughout the piece.


•God's Lonely Man (1080p, 21:42): An in-depth look at Travis Bickle, set against the backdrop of Writer Paul Schrader discussing his personal background and his influences in and process of writing the script.


•Influence and Appreciation: A Martin Scorsese Tribute (1080p, 18:30): Oliver Stone, Paul Schrader, Roger Corman, Robert De Niro, Robert Kolker, and others speak on the work and style of Director Martin Scorsese while also exploring the man behind the films.


•Taxi Driver Stories (1080p, 22:23): Former cab drivers discuss working in New York City in the 1970s.


•Making Taxi Driver (480p, 1:10:55): A comprehensive documentary that covers the entire filmmaking process, looking at the qualities and themes of the film, the work of the cast and crew, the film's legacy, and plenty more. Much of the information overlaps from previous commentaries and supplements, but viewers looking for a piece that's thorough but a bit more concise than the entire supplemental package will find much value here.


•Travis' New York (1080p, 6:16): Taxi Driver Cinematographer Michael Chapman and former New York Mayor Ed Koch discuss the New York of the 1970s.


•Travis' New York Locations (1080p, 4:49): A fascinating split-screen feature that shows nine clips from the 1975 film alongside the same New York locations as they were in 2006.


•Intro to Storyboards by Martin Scorsese (1080p, 4:32): The director speaks on the importance of storyboarding to his success.


•Storyboard to Film Comparison (1080p, 8:21): Various scenes played alongside their hand-drawn storyboard counterparts.


•Galleries (1080p, 9:28): Bernard Herrmann Score, On Location, Publicity Materials, and Scorsese at Work.


•Taxi Driver Theatrical Trailer (480p, 2:09).


•BD-Live.


•MovieIQ.
 
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Limited to 4000

Not sold out yet
I don't get this because this is amazing looking steelbook
High Quality Matt Finish with gloss finish on both title and sunglasses with fantastic extras

Looks just amazing and its still not sold out
This must have been more than 4000 as I just don't understand how this is still in stock

If you have not purchased this buy it now you will be very glad you did
 
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Thats really total unbelievable why this still in stock!
And now look at this price..i feel like a jackass ;)
 
How on earth is this still in stock...honestly classic popular title and the beautiful treatment it has had and frm being told it ws almst oos and with the price drops its still here.....def someones telling tales
 
It's probably because a lot of people already own this film and don't think a Steelbook is worth the double dip. You've got lots of different versions too, digipack editions, slipcovers and more. Lots of options means less Steelbook sales.
 
How is this still available? Classic film, great looking Steelbook, very reasonable price but still in stock :dunno: