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samuelowens
11-07-2002, 14:42
August is shaping up as a pretty good month for the Forum's petrolheads with The Italian Job. However, I noticed Vanishing Point up for pre-order in both R2 and R4 (at Devoted) too.

I was just wondering whether at a 9.99 quid price point, there would be any special features (and what the specs are)?

Second, is this a good blind purchase film-wise?
DCH
11-07-2002, 15:09
It's either the most tedious film ever made, or a work of petrol sniffing genius second only to Two Lane Blacktop. Depends on how much you like watching cars.
xtrmntr
11-07-2002, 16:59
w00t :clap:

thanx for that - pre-ordering ASAP :D
stefmcd
11-07-2002, 18:20
Kowalski - the last American hero - A demogogue!

The Primal Scream album is better as a work of art but the film has a very quirky feel to it. I may be tempted if it is a good disc pic wise.
Mike
11-07-2002, 18:44
Vanishing Point is a great movie, very much of its time but in a good way. Barry Newman is always worth a watch.
Rohail
11-07-2002, 23:24
**Edit

Great news, going to get this to upgrade from my VHS (Gasp!, Horror!)


Ok, just checked play.com, they have the R2 for £7.99, no details on OAR or extras, me thinks it will be barebones release.
Arch Stanton
11-07-2002, 23:27
Just make sure it the original and not the dire TV movie remake.
Rohail
11-07-2002, 23:29
It's the original, they have Barry Newman and Cleavon Little (the DJ) listed as actors.
xtrmntr
12-07-2002, 10:05
gimme a half decent transfer and i'm happy really, much better than a few crappy extras...
Poop
12-07-2002, 10:48
Fantastic ....

All I want now is le mans, and grand prix.
samuelowens
12-07-2002, 15:55
http://www.foxmovies.com.au/Titles_Details.asp?TitleID=1137&MediadetailID=1320

To answer my own question, it's a bare-bones release (only a trailer) with 2.0 mono English (but 2.0 surround for French, German and Spanish - weird).

Most importantly, it's 1.85:1 with 16x9 enhancement.
kerbcrawler
12-07-2002, 17:37
wasn't this originally cinemascope?
Johnny Vodka
12-07-2002, 18:09
Crap film (as far as I remember it) inspires great Primal Scream album.
Marv
12-07-2002, 21:13
Its out on the 5th of August in the uk http://www.fox.co.uk/home_ent/synopsis/vanishing_point.html
Marv
12-07-2002, 21:19
Its only £7.99 from play. (http://www.play.com/play247.asp?page=title&r=R2&title=104128) :clap: :clap:
Rohail
22-09-2002, 02:50
Anybody bought this yet?

If so what's the picture quality like?
will
22-09-2002, 13:44
Haven't watched it all the way through but it looked surprisingly good with very little print damage.If you like the film a definite bargain.
stefmcd
22-09-2002, 14:27
Is it anamorphic?:)
will
22-09-2002, 14:56
Yes!:thumbs:
Chyna Tsui
22-09-2002, 16:14
Talking of movies with Dodge Challengers in, surely Dirty Mary Crazy Larry is long overdue a release on DVD?
Richie
25-02-2004, 01:36
Just bringing this back from the dead!
Noticed the R1 is out now. Here are some reviews (http://www.dvd-basen.dk/uk/home.php3?search=Vanishing+Point+&land=%25&ok=go&mvis=ok&region=%25)
stefmcd
25-02-2004, 15:58
Sounds like a worthy version for fans with both cuts and a commentary present. It is a mesmerizing film.

:)
Joe91
25-02-2004, 21:32
It's obvious from the commentary that Sarafian had no love for Barry Newman, who was forced on him by Richard Zanuck at Fox. Sarafian wanted Gene Hackman to play Kowalski!
John Hodson
25-02-2004, 22:57
Under £5 delivered from dvdsoon.com; and I almost bought the R2...

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So many films, so little time...
Charles Bronson
26-02-2004, 07:24
Originally posted by Poop
Fantastic ....

All I want now is le mans, and grand prix.

Le mans has been out for ages.
Currently available in the HMV 3 for 20 quid deal.
mjb1975
26-02-2004, 09:27
Originally posted by John Hodson
Under £5 delivered from dvdsoon.com; and I almost bought the R2...

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So many films, so little time...

Ooh, excellent - thanks, I've ordered. :thumbs:
Rohail
26-02-2004, 15:35
Great news, I held off buying the R2 to see if R1 would have a better DVD.

Looks a purchase.
Gary Couzens
27-02-2004, 08:04
Originally posted by Chyna Tsui
Talking of movies with Dodge Challengers in, surely Dirty Mary Crazy Larry is long overdue a release on DVD?

Big music rights problem with that film, apparently. It did get a UK video release in 1987 according to the BBFC website, but I wouldn't be surprised if they did have to substitute some of the soundtrack.