More David Lynch on 4K UHD! - The Straight Story Review
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- Опубліковано 6 тра 2024
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A Criterion release won't use Fidelity In Motion to encode their disc. So best to import these releases.
This is very true. I’d recommend this Studiocanal over an eventual Criterion for that reason alone.
The Greatest film ever made..my comfort movie....sold my Imprint in anticipation of the 4K . I've been watching it yearly for the last 25 years......... I am sure Studio Canal / Film 4 will release it in the UK or Criterion in the US
I love the scene with the two brother after repairing his lawnmower. That dialogue was great.
The release is stunning. Accolades get thrown around all the time about new 4Ks, but this is really something else. The film has ascended my personal favourites amongst Lynch's work. Farnsworth gives one of the best performances of the 90s and the movie is very moving at several points during it's run time. It does so much with such a simple premise. Lynch is the best!
I’m very glad you were happy with this one!
My favorite David Lynch film and shocked that I have a companion. I've seen over 17,600 movies and only 57 have received a 10. This is one of them. I'm beyond excited with this news. Thanks Elliot.
I haven't gotten to see it yet, thanks for recommending it. I'm curious, what is the newest (by year) 10 star film?
@@valerieyoder Hi Valerie, here are the newest films to receive a 10.
Hunt, The (2012)
Wall-E (2008)
Into The Wild (2007)
In The Mood For Love (2000)
I do not grant this easily. Rob
@@Celestialrob seems we have similar taste in film. I too, love those films in your list especially " Into the Wild" ...come to think of it i think maybe i just love a road movie....i really connected with Paris Texas as a 10 year old and this sparked my curiosity for alternative cinema. I've been thinking a lot about it lately - and come to the conclusion that i am partial to road movies, films about trying to get back home or trying to get somewhere. Gattaca, The Bounty (1984), E.T , The Revenant, Interstellar all 10/10. It takes a lot of movie watching to find a perfect movie . You have to kiss a lot of frogs
@@Celestialrob Do you have any other film recommendations? What are the 57 films you love?
@@valerieyoder You are in for treat....watch it on a Sunday morning - or a time when you won't be interupted...soak yourself in it . Angelo Bandalamenti 's soundtrack is breath taking - and it also has the beautiful Sissy Spacek as Rose. I'm even starting to look like Alvin Straight - i never looked like this 25 years ago :)
Criterion has been making their way through the Lynch catalogue at a pretty quick pace. I’ll wait.
True but it’ll have a worse encode if that matters to you at all.
I think Disney has the rights to this in US. Hope this makes it's way to a boutique label.
@@ElliotCoenwould you consider making a video about encoding and why it matters ?
@@ShedSoundsMediawithIanBeabouthe kind of already has when he talked about the issue with the Chantel Akerman set.
@@ColombianThunder I didn’t watch that one but I’ll look for it, thanks !
The Straight Story is David Lynch’s unsung masterpiece. I can’t wait for the blu-ray.
I've already purchased this disc but your review almost made me buy it again ! So glad to hear it's been treated properly. A very special film.
Bought the imprint in Novemberish to complete my Lynch collection. It’s serviceable, but I’ve been waiting for this one to come to 4K. Glad to hear it’s a good restoration! Hoping Criterion releases it sooner than later
fun (and mad) to see that those studio canal releases with this cardboard packaging have all this crumpled bottom right corner (both my Straight Story and Belmondo's Le Magnifique have them)
Imprint did have a bluray a couple years back. I hope the 4k makes its was to the US. Great film.
The Imprint is the same master as the older german blu-ray, which was a real shame as it was advertised as from a new 4K scan. I'm sure this will come to the US in some form eventually. Cheers!
Hey Elliot, I didnt know where else to put this so I am just gonna say it here and hope you see it. But with the announcement of the Robocop 2 4k I had been trying to see if I could sell my US imported Shout Factory blu ray and I came across Cult-Media and it seems pretty small and unknown at the moment, but they could be great for UK collectors as they buy and sell pre-owned Boutique releases, including imports. Selling imports has been impossible for me as you know CEX dont take them, but basically this looks like this will be how I sell mine going forward and although there is nothing on the site at the moment that I am interested in for myself, their prices seem pretty damn good especially on their pre-owned stuff. Just wanted to make you aware as you are kind of our UK Boutique blu-ray guy. Also I am in no way affiliated with them, I know I kind of sound like an ad for them atm but honestly its just selfish because if more people buy and sell from them then the more selection they will have for me to buy from 😂. No but seriously I just sold them all my US Import duplicates or blu-rays that I have since upgraded to 4k and they gave me a really good and reasonable offer and price for it and like CEX they offer cash or store credit for the items. Honestly it's really great and it's something that I have been hoping, wishing and looking for for the UK for a long long time. Just letting you know, I think this is something we should really support. I want this to work and be successful and find the market. Agin its nothing to do with me personally and they havent asked me to say or anything its just something I found and really want to share.
I really hope this doesn't come across as some deranged ad bot message or something lol
I love this film and, spookily, ordered the German release yesterday. The music's nice too - a simple, but lovely, melody that matches the pace of his journey.
I love the music too! Enjoy the 4K
I’m thinking of getting the German release because the non-original title on the French one irks me haha. Could you eventually let me know if the cover is reversible? (as to hide that horrible age rating)
@@marcjohnson3553 exactly my thinking, when I ordered. Yes, I’m hoping it’ll be reversible too - I’ll let you know, definitely 👍
@@marcjohnson3553 Yup, the cover IS reversible, with no age rating 👍 … took just over a week to arrive btw.
@@richardh3761 thank you so much for the info! I’ll be ordering it soon. Enjoy the film :)
I remember seeing it at the London Film Festival. Great film, but Blue Velvet is perfect.
My only gripe is that the cover is not in English. 💀
It's not going to align perfectly with the rest of my David Lynch collection and that bothers me. Lol
Great news! This is the only David Lynch I don't have in my collection and I only ever watched it in the cinema. Also, I am relieved this doesn't have the forced subtitles that are too common in French releases. Does it include any subtitles apart from French (I would like to show this to my dad, who only read Swedish)?
In Europe it's also available in Italy, not only France and Germany. I'm waiting for my Amazon delivery
Can’t find the Amazon France link to order. Definitely want this!
amzn.to/4bjuFR0 here you go!
I absolutely love this movie, sits beside Fire Walk with Me and Blue Velvet in my top 3 Lynch films. Thank you for making me aware of this disc, Ethan!
I hope the transfer comes to the US soon, but I may just import this release
Ethan? Elliot 😏
@@Celestialrob hahahahaha oh wow, that’s an embarrassing mistake to make! 😂😂😅
Hi Elliot, have you yet done a video on "FULL CIRCLE" (AKA "The Haunting of Julia") (1975) with Mia Farrow? It is a new release from BFI and I would be SO interested to hear your thoughts on the movie, the acting, and the 4K transfer and the commentary track. David Alp Leicestershire.
Imprint released a standard Blu-ray in July 2023 from the 4K restoration. I’m looking forward to getting it soon.
The Imprint disc is definitely not from any 4K restoration. Their initial release came out in 2021 before any 4K restoration had been done on the film. It looks exactly like the crummy old blu-ray that I have from Germany. I hope that helps!
I saw this movie in the theater back when it came out. Very powerful film.
Even if Criterion releases it, they will probably use one of their inferior authoring house again.
Ahhh David Lynch is my No 1 all-time favourite filmmaker with his work making me a massive fan of surrealism entertainment. The Straight Story is an incredible emotional road trip film and is one I recommend for newcomers to Lynch's work alongside say Blue Velvet due to straightforward narrative, but for me it's a toss up between either Twin Peaks FWWM or Inland Empire as my personal favourite. I do NOT however recommend going into both these movies right away as first time viewers to Lynch's work though :-)
Are there any special features? otherwise I think I’ll wait for criterion or second sight would be great !
Is the Blu Ray included in this one from the new 4K scan or from the previous Blu ray release?
I put this in my watchlist the other day, but it’s a bit pricey at £35. My third favourite David Lynch film after Blue Velvet and Fire Walk With Me.
It’s about £25 incl postage to the UK from France
Do you think Studiocanal will release a UK 4K?
I don’t think so as they usually release in the UK simultaneously with Europe. I bet the rights couldn’t be acquired here in the UK
This is a Disney property in the US. Now Criterion has worked with Disney a couple of times, but that could be a hurdle.
"This is my personal favorite David Lynch film because it's the least David Lynch-ian of all his films." LOL. I liked it when it came out, but haven't seen it since. I'll take Mulholland Dr. any day.
I find it a bit sappy and on the nose at times but there’s still lots to enjoy. It’s just not what I reach for when in a Lynch mood, and it might be my least favorite of his by default.
Is there an English 5.1 track ??
Does it have English subtitles?
My question also...
Any special features on it?
There's a making of feature that follows Lynch on set which is fun
I thought 4ks were all region free? I keep reading this is region b locked
It’s absolutely region free. Who is saying this 4K disc is region locked?
@@ElliotCoen There's a few sellers on eBay saying it in the description. Thanks for confirming!