Solaris cover art and menus - DVDfile.com forum for DVD, Blu-Ray, and HD-DVD

orf · 04-26-2003, 12:08 AM

This is almost as bad as something Universal would make:

Menus aren't that bad, though:

20th Century, listen to me: THE ORIGINAL POSTER ART WAS FINE! USE IT!

Marq · 04-26-2003, 01:53 AM

Nice menus.

Cover art is VERY disappointing. I realize they need to mooch off of Clooney's recognizability, but damn.
I think it could have been a LOT worse (ala Columbia covers as a whole, or the Phone Booth cover found on the main page).

The original poster was just so nice and complementary of the film's style and tone though.....
Didn't expect this from FOX. Again, it coulda been much worse I feel, but anything other than the original theatrical poster is a big disappointment.

Can't wait to buy the DVD though. Loved this movie to death.. it's still holding on as my 2nd or 3rd favourite of last year.

Diana · 04-26-2003, 01:54 AM

I agree. That is absolutely horrendous. Yuck.

SkottDMD · 04-26-2003, 04:04 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by orf

that is all...

The Limey · 04-26-2003, 08:57 AM

I concur, it is rather disappointing but as Marq rightly points out, it could have been a lot worse.

I too can't wait for this dvd to sit in my collection.

Anti-Hero · 04-26-2003, 01:32 PM

that box art does suck but i want the movie!!

tvboy · 04-26-2003, 02:18 PM

Is it me, or are they trying very hard to look like 2001: A Space Odyssey?

PolloDiablo · 04-26-2003, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by tvboy
Is it me, or are they trying very hard to look like 2001: A Space Odyssey?

My thoughts exactly

BrainofJ · 04-27-2003, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Is it me, or are they trying very hard to look like 2001: A Space Odyssey

I agree. I missed this film in theaters, my local shitty theater played it for one weekend and I didn't get a chance to go do to work.

What's everyone's thoughts on the film?

Dehrian · 04-27-2003, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by tvboy
Is it me, or are they trying very hard to look like 2001: A Space Odyssey?

I was going to say the exact same thing.

mtcarmel00 · 04-28-2003, 06:57 PM

Yikes! Terrible cover. Is Clooney coming to fight Josh-zilla from the Black Hawk Down: SE?

Oscar Antonio M · 06-12-2003, 06:14 PM

It looks like he's having stomach problems in space

mjb · 06-12-2003, 09:26 PM

And here's the Region 2 cover...

drudo-182 · 06-12-2003, 09:43 PM

I heard it was just plain boring. I'll give 'er a rent probably.

-drew-

Oscar Antonio M · 06-12-2003, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by drudo-182
I heard it was just plain boring. I'll give 'er a rent probably.

-drew-

I borrowed a VCD copy from a friend today and i have to say while it is a slow movie, its very interesting and thought provoking too.

kiscealguy · 06-13-2003, 12:25 AM

I haven't seen the movie yet, and this cover art isn't going to do any extra persuading. I think they made a huge mistake. If they are looking to win new viewers on video, they won't be getting many bites judging by this cover. It's atrocious. The Region 2 cover is better.

Dehrian · 06-13-2003, 01:14 AM

I saw it in theater. While it was very slow, I think it was one of the best movies of last year. Very thought-provoking. I would recommend it if you like movies that require paying attention and aren't action-oriented. If you're looking for sci-fi action, it's not the way to go, which I think is one reason that the cover art they're using is a colossal mistake: they're going after the wrong audience. A better cover would have been a shot of Clooney and McElhone on Earth in the bookshop, or something. That would give uninitiated users a better idea of what the movie truly is: a love story.

Donkey · 06-13-2003, 01:52 AM

I only wanted to see this movie just becuz Steven Soberberg directed it. I don't rember ever seeing a tv spot or trailer for the movie. But I know the reviews were not to good for it. I will rent this DVD when it comes out. And that cover art is so bad I want to be sick.

orf · 06-13-2003, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Donkey
I only wanted to see this movie just becuz Steven Soberberg directed it. I don't rember ever seeing a tv spot or trailer for the movie. But I know the reviews were not to good for it. I will rent this DVD when it comes out. And that cover art is so bad I want to be sick.

Last I've seen, the reviews were pretty good. It's the regular people who didn't like it.

Marq · 06-13-2003, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Donkey
But I know the reviews were not to good for it.

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/Solaris-1118327/
A 64% Fresh rating among critics isn't what I'd consider very bad reviews.

I love this movie and look forward to owning it and watching it many more times, including perhaps a double bill with my Solaris: Criterion disc....

I'll again say that I wish FOX had used the nice original poster art:

Al Pacino · 06-13-2003, 04:54 AM

That is an awful box art, but I thought the movie was also slow but thought provoking. The only thing I hated was that if U breathed loud in the theater everyone could hear U

Plus I had a Large Popcorn and I almost never got to eat any because it was soooooo quiet.

Reaver · 06-13-2003, 05:03 AM

Somehow I missed this in the theaters, but I greatly look forward to seeing it on DVD. Heck, I'll probably even blind buy it. I trust Clooney and Soderberg enough to do that.

Flash Ahhh · 06-13-2003, 06:46 AM

OK, I do not like the cover art. Yes, that's very "2001-ish"

The poster one sheet is nicer, but probably not the best for the DVD cover. Now if they did that one sheet with a superimposition of the outer space shot, then that might work.

Menu's look nice.

I like that Region 2 cover better.

-Flash

Damian · 06-13-2003, 01:41 PM

I thought the cover art was a joke...really. I thought somebody made it to be funny and purposly make it look like 2001.
I can't believe that's the real cover art.

Damian · 06-13-2003, 01:45 PM

Sorry I couldn't find a bigger picture but I'm sure one exists.

04-26-2003, 12:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
orf Actor Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Harrisonburg, VA	Solaris cover art and menus This is almost as bad as something Universal would make: Menus aren't that bad, though: 20th Century, listen to me: THE ORIGINAL POSTER ART WAS FINE! USE IT! __________________ Sadly, my porn collection is 2353% smaller than your mom's collection.

04-26-2003, 08:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
The Limey Actor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London , England	I concur, it is rather disappointing but as Marq rightly points out, it could have been a lot worse. I too can't wait for this dvd to sit in my collection. __________________ My Blu-Ray Collection

04-26-2003, 02:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
tvboy Actor Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The Taxation Nation: Canada	Is it me, or are they trying very hard to look like 2001: A Space Odyssey? __________________ Always remember that Triumph of the Will is just like Pirates of the Carribean. Only in black and white. MacAndMe My DVD Collection

04-28-2003, 06:57 PM	#11 (permalink)
mtcarmel00 Wholesome. Actor. Get used to it. Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: San Diego, California	Yikes! Terrible cover. Is Clooney coming to fight Josh-zilla from the Black Hawk Down: SE? __________________ "That could have been your head David." *Clarksville Monkees All-Time Record: 27-27-1* My Photos My DVDs My Blog

06-12-2003, 06:14 PM	#12 (permalink)
Oscar Antonio M Loves his "family" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Heaven & Hell coalition	It looks like he's having stomach problems in space __________________ DVD's

04-26-2003, 01:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
Marq Actor Join Date: May 2001 Location: Ottawa	Nice menus. Cover art is VERY disappointing. I realize they need to mooch off of Clooney's recognizability, but damn. I think it could have been a LOT worse (ala Columbia covers as a whole, or the Phone Booth cover found on the main page). The original poster was just so nice and complementary of the film's style and tone though..... Didn't expect this from FOX. Again, it coulda been much worse I feel, but anything other than the original theatrical poster is a big disappointment. Can't wait to buy the DVD though. Loved this movie to death.. it's still holding on as my 2nd or 3rd favourite of last year.

04-26-2003, 01:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
Diana Actor Join Date: Apr 2003	I agree. That is absolutely horrendous. Yuck.

04-26-2003, 01:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
Anti-Hero Yes, I'm old school Join Date: Jan 2003	that box art does suck but i want the movie!!

06-12-2003, 09:26 PM	#13 (permalink)
mjb Actor Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Bay Area, CA	And here's the Region 2 cover...

06-12-2003, 09:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
drudo-182 Actor Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Lee's Summit, MO	I heard it was just plain boring. I'll give 'er a rent probably. -drew- __________________ http://www.reviewstew.com http://www.shyamalan.cjb.net August evenings bring solemn warnings to remember to kiss the ones you love goodnight.

06-13-2003, 12:25 AM	#16 (permalink)
kiscealguy Actor Join Date: May 2002 Location: Long Beach, California	I haven't seen the movie yet, and this cover art isn't going to do any extra persuading. I think they made a huge mistake. If they are looking to win new viewers on video, they won't be getting many bites judging by this cover. It's atrocious. The Region 2 cover is better.

06-13-2003, 01:14 AM	#17 (permalink)
Dehrian Actor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: CA	I saw it in theater. While it was very slow, I think it was one of the best movies of last year. Very thought-provoking. I would recommend it if you like movies that require paying attention and aren't action-oriented. If you're looking for sci-fi action, it's not the way to go, which I think is one reason that the cover art they're using is a colossal mistake: they're going after the wrong audience. A better cover would have been a shot of Clooney and McElhone on Earth in the bookshop, or something. That would give uninitiated users a better idea of what the movie truly is: a love story.

06-13-2003, 01:52 AM	#18 (permalink)
Donkey Actor Join Date: May 2002 Location: Akron, Ohio, USA	I only wanted to see this movie just becuz Steven Soberberg directed it. I don't rember ever seeing a tv spot or trailer for the movie. But I know the reviews were not to good for it. I will rent this DVD when it comes out. And that cover art is so bad I want to be sick. __________________ Tell me something, my friend. You ever dance with the devil by a pale moon light?

06-13-2003, 04:54 AM	#21 (permalink)
Al Pacino Actor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alabama	That is an awful box art, but I thought the movie was also slow but thought provoking. The only thing I hated was that if U breathed loud in the theater everyone could hear U Plus I had a Large Popcorn and I almost never got to eat any because it was soooooo quiet.

06-13-2003, 05:03 AM	#22 (permalink)
Reaver Metrosexual in Training Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Beyond the outer rim...	Somehow I missed this in the theaters, but I greatly look forward to seeing it on DVD. Heck, I'll probably even blind buy it. I trust Clooney and Soderberg enough to do that. __________________ My personal website (get updates on my novel) The Dead Robots' Society (a podcast I co-host with other writers on writing)

06-13-2003, 06:46 AM	#23 (permalink)
Flash Ahhh Moderator Emeritus Well Worth the Double Dip! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: 8.4 Miles from the newest Hooters Restaurant	OK, I do not like the cover art. Yes, that's very "2001-ish" The poster one sheet is nicer, but probably not the best for the DVD cover. Now if they did that one sheet with a superimposition of the outer space shot, then that might work. Menu's look nice. I like that Region 2 cover better. -Flash __________________ Flash - Moderator Emeritus - Savior of the Universe Criterion (krî´tir´èæn) Greek [kritËreon], *Noun.* (circa 1622) - Definitiveness. Set standard. Principle, rule or test upon which value or decision can be based. Characterization in which all others are judged.

06-13-2003, 01:41 PM	#24 (permalink)
Damian My dad can beat up your dad. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Mississippi	I thought the cover art was a joke...really. I thought somebody made it to be funny and purposly make it look like 2001. I can't believe that's the real cover art.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode