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Today on Blu-ray - March 31st

Posted March 31, 2009 01:01 PM by Josh Dreuth

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When 'Slumdog Millionaire' was released theatrically, it was pegged as the "feel-good film of the year" by many who reviewed it, but most probably didn't realize how true that assessment actually was. Originally financed by Warner Independent Pictures, the film was headed straight to video if not for a swift move by Fox Searchlight to help finance the film and gain US theatrical rights. Almost $300M later, Fox is releasing this 2008 winner for Best Picture on Blu-ray today.

Review Editor Ben Williams posted his review yesterday, and it looks to be another winner from the studio. He concluded, "Fox has delivered the film to Blu-ray with a faithful transfer that perfectly realizes the film's heavily stylized look. Audio is also nicely presented in the form of a stellar 5.1 DTS HD-Master Audio track that delivers the film's Hindi and English dialogue with aplomb."

Classic film fans get bombarded with some great high definition content today. Warner is releasing 'An American in Paris' and 'Gigi', while Fox delivers 'South Pacific: 50th Anniversary Edition'. In his review, Staff Reviewer Martin Liebman comments, "20th Century Fox continues to impress with its dedication to catalogue titles on Blu-ray. South Pacific is another title that is revitalized thanks to Blu-ray, the format allowing this classic to sparkle as brightly as ever with vivid colors and breathtaking detail."

Universal today delivers the two Riddick films in 'Pitch Black: Unrated Director's Cut' and 'The Chronicles of Riddick: Unrated Director's Cut', both of which look and sound absolutely spectacular. For two films with so much dark cinematography, there are so many instances where black levels can fail. I was elated while watching the discs to witness very little if any problems with the black levels and a resounding clarity throughout. The soundtrack, too, is an exercise in complexity that is presented marvelously by Blu-ray. Fans of these films should not hesitate.

'Marley & Me' was a blockbuster family hit for Fox, and today they bring it as a Blu-ray/DVD combo so that fans can watch it on both their home Blu-ray player and in their car's DVD player without having to buy two copies of the film. Disney has been pushing that same combination for a while, and its great to see another studio step up and offer fans that option.

And finally today, fans of the original "Matrix" film who have no interest in the sequels will be happy to hear that 'The Matrix: 10th Anniversary Edition is being released today as a Digibook release. The Ultimate Matrix Collection is still available for those who want it, but this gives fans another opportunity to own the film that "reloaded" a "revolution".

For a complete listing of all the Blu-ray titles released today, click here.


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News comments (33 comments)


Mubbly
 - Mar 31, 2009

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Pretty good release day. April 7th is looking much better to me, though.

Gremal
 - Mar 31, 2009

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What, no mention of Seven Pounds? ;-)

Or The One??? ;-)

Mubbly
 - Mar 31, 2009

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Can't please everyone. Is anybody excited for Seven Pounds?

Gremal
 - Mar 31, 2009

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I was kidding...I doubt anyone is excited for those.

Hurricane Blake
 - Mar 31, 2009

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lol Seven Pounds was a predictible snoozer, so much for Will Smith's 100M$ movie streak.

Blu-raydiscforlife!
 - Mar 31, 2009

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I'll take an off week and wait until next week and pick up Bedtime Stories, The Wedding Singer and Girls Gone Wild: the top 10 hottest girls. Blu-ray disc for life!

nathanp
 - Mar 31, 2009

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Got South Pacific, An American in Paris, Gigi and Slumdog Millionaire. Pretty solid week overall.

GregBlu5
 - Mar 31, 2009

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I wish all three musicals were offered as a set--and cheaper.

nathanp
 - Mar 31, 2009

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PS. When will my status change from "New Member"? I've been on here for a year and a half already.

MCWHAMMER
 - Mar 31, 2009

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TELL NO ONE is out on Netflix Watch Instantly already. No need to rent or buy the Blu-ray. Hopefully I can watch it later this week.

steve_99101
 - Mar 31, 2009

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i actually liked Seven Pounds, not sure if i'll pick it up this week or not but i will eventually, i don't understand why everyone thought Seven Pounds was a boring snoozer, but they are excited for Doubt?

as for this week only Slumdog is a must for me

MCWHAMMER
 - Mar 31, 2009

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@nathanp, I think you have to post a lot (real posts, not spam) on the forum itself to be bumped up in status. I used to post a good bit on the forum, not much anymore. Impossible to keep up.

ckent22
 - Mar 31, 2009

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Pitch Black and Slumdog eventually for me

Josh
 - Mar 31, 2009

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nathanp: Your user title is based on forum post count.

BrahmaBull1969
 - Mar 31, 2009

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Can't wait to see Slumdog Millionaire......I'll wait for now though

Hurricane Blake
 - Mar 31, 2009

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@steve_99101, I haven't seen Doubt yet but I will give it a fair shot before I bad mouth it even though it does look like a snoozer also. Slumdog is a really good movie and although Mumbai is a dump it should look really good on Blu.

Vindog71
 - Mar 31, 2009

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Does anyone know if Pitch Black is worth the double dip....I already own the DVD but PQ is OK at best

Brad1963
 - Mar 31, 2009

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I picked up, Marley & Me, Tell No One, Pitch Black, Slumdog Millionare, An American in Paris.

rob1984
 - Mar 31, 2009

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Slumdog Millionare for me....just to see what the fuss is about.

Vagrant_1
 - Mar 31, 2009

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Pitch Black, An American in Paris and Slumdog Millionare for me this week

nathanp
 - Mar 31, 2009

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Thanks folks, good to know. Oh yeah, I also have Tell No One coming from Amazon too.

bpmford
 - Mar 31, 2009

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Slumdog & Pitch Black for me. Might do Riddick but not sure if it is worth it!

Sonny
 - Mar 31, 2009

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I might have to get pitch black just for my Kuro's Slumdog millionaire for me.

BlueMilkAndCheese
 - Mar 31, 2009

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I ordered chronicles of riddick and black pitch.

BluIsGold
 - Mar 31, 2009

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Got the Riddick 2 pack today, will most likely pick up The Matrix as well. May rent Slumdog first because it has too much to live up to after all the awards.

Ray O. Blu
 - Mar 31, 2009

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Picked up Slumdog, Marley, and Matrix. Great week. Gotta go crank up Slumdog. Neighbors will be happy, it's one of the best soundtracks to ever alter sound waves.

Blu_Beast
 - Mar 31, 2009

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Im So Tired Of Slumdog Theres No Way I Could Stand To Watch It Right Now, Its One Of Those Movies That I Need To Let The BUZZ Calm Down, though I Have Seen It Once, It May Take Years For People To Let It Go,

Im Still Amazed The Academy Looked Over MILK for Best Picture, Or Revolutionary Road at all For That Matter, But Thats Another Forum,

Anyway The Matrix Digibook is Beautiful, Good Job WB on the Digibook, other than Criterions They're the Best Collectors pieces We Have On Blu, being that i own all 10 Digibooks and all 8 Criterions, my collection is looking gorgeous!!!!

Minimejer05
 - Mar 31, 2009

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gotta get the riddick pack and slumdog.

zahinn
 - Mar 31, 2009

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i bought matrix

nazdar
 - Mar 31, 2009

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I already have The Matix Glutton Collection. Ichi the Killer got bumped so South Pacific flies solo with Ghosts of Mars and the One in the car. For instant gratification, went to BB for Pitch Black, Riddick 2 and Tell No One. Pitch Black...oh boy oh boy oh boy!

mugen302005
 - Apr 01, 2009

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Not so sure about purchasing slumdog, last year's no country for old men was easily a quick sell, but later on, the word fiasco popped out from those who bought it just because of its fame as oscar winner. I think I'll hols till I get to see it somewhere else for free, and then decide if it's worth spending money on. I guess the crisis make as all fussy.

davidthenikonuser
 - Apr 01, 2009

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Got the Riddick 2 pack only this week.

Rike255
 - Apr 02, 2009

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I loved Seven Pounds, picked it up day 1 and I'd recommend it to anyone!


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