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mighty mint · 05-21-2002, 07:14 PM

Can anyone tell me if this was a quality release or should I wait for another to come out.

ceeece · 05-21-2002, 08:14 PM

It is like $14 now. It doesn't have the best commentary from Reiner on it but there's a great "Making of" featurette that includes King. And the "Stand by Me" video. I never saw it until the DVD.

Actually, there's no 5.1 on this release. That might be a reason to wait. I am not sure if there are plans for another one, though.

Underpants · 05-21-2002, 11:04 PM

There was already a bare bones release prior to the Special Edition. I seriously doubt there will be another version.

As for the sound, the film was originally mono so I have no complaints with it remaining that way. Would have been nice to at least have a stereo mix however. Obviously the elements were available since the SE includes an isolated score (still in mono).

The documentary is one of my personal favorites. I agree the commentary is a bit of a bore, as with any Rob Reiner ones I've heard so far.

mighty mint · 05-22-2002, 01:14 PM

Thanks for the info

orko007 · 05-25-2002, 11:13 AM

Buy it purely for the documentary. It is brilliant.

05-21-2002, 07:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
mighty mint The Freshmaker! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: In the Land of the Ice and Snow, eh!	The DVD Release of 'Stand By Me' Can anyone tell me if this was a quality release or should I wait for another to come out. __________________ MM wishes he had a new tv to go with his new BD player. IMAX ~ another great Canadian invention!

05-22-2002, 01:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
mighty mint The Freshmaker! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: In the Land of the Ice and Snow, eh!	Thanks for the info __________________ MM wishes he had a new tv to go with his new BD player. IMAX ~ another great Canadian invention!

05-25-2002, 11:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
orko007 Actor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: AUSTRALIA	Buy it purely for the documentary. It is brilliant. __________________ does the godfather collection count as 1 blu-ray or 3 or 4 with the bonus disc? -

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05-21-2002, 08:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
ceeece Actor Join Date: Sep 2001	It is like $14 now. It doesn't have the best commentary from Reiner on it but there's a great "Making of" featurette that includes King. And the "Stand by Me" video. I never saw it until the DVD. Actually, there's no 5.1 on this release. That might be a reason to wait. I am not sure if there are plans for another one, though.

05-21-2002, 11:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
Underpants Banned Join Date: Nov 2001	There was already a bare bones release prior to the Special Edition. I seriously doubt there will be another version. As for the sound, the film was originally mono so I have no complaints with it remaining that way. Would have been nice to at least have a stereo mix however. Obviously the elements were available since the SE includes an isolated score (still in mono). The documentary is one of my personal favorites. I agree the commentary is a bit of a bore, as with any Rob Reiner ones I've heard so far.