Planet Terror (2-Disc Special Edition) [Blu-ray] | ![Planet Terror (2-Disc Special Edition) [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51WCbpe2HkL._SL500_.jpg)
| Director: Robert Rodriguez
Actors: Rose Mcgowan, Freddy Rodriguez, Josh Brolin, Marley Shelton, Jeff Fahey
Studio: Weinstein Company
Category: DVD
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Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 14112
Format: Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), German (Dubbed)
Rating: Unrated
Media: Blu-ray
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Number Of Discs: 2
Running Time: 105 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 5.3 x 0.5
MPN: 81716
UPC: 796019817165
EAN: 0796019817165
ASIN: B001F0TM5S
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
Release Date: December 16, 2008
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Studio: Genius Products Inc Release Date: 12/16/2008 Run time: 105 minutes
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 "looks like a no brainer" February 28, 2009
klipschfan
As far as bad movies go, this one has it all. Cheesy one-liners, extreme gore, nonstop action, some bad language, gratuitous sexual content; and, a hot chick with a machine gun leg. This is one of those movies where you will laugh and cringe at the same time. Acting is intentionally overdone; so, it's actually good acting! The picture is ok; but, has been edited to make it look faded, scrathed-up and older. That's because it's paying tribute to the Grindhouse films of old. Sound is great; but, a little too good for a grindhouse film. The only thing about the blu-ray is, that I wish they would drop the scratch-free version; and, add the theatrical cut in whole. On the whole, I liked Planet Terror a little better then Death Proof.
The best Blu-ray edition of a Tarantino project so far (definitely a 'buy') February 22, 2009
A. Dent (Minas Anor, GD)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
What more is there to say about what, in my view, is a brilliant, unashamed exploitation zombie movie that's already a classic? Yes, I know, the Grindhouse double-feature didn't too so well in the theaters but maybe the public wasn't yet ready for such advance cinematographic material. Maybe it still isn't and maybe it will never be. I know that I will never get myself tired of anything Tarantino or Tarantino-related and a movie where Tarantino, if fact plays a part and it's supposed to be the B-movie to Quentin's 'Death Proof' is a Tarantino movie to me (sorry, Robert Rodriguez). Just for the fun of name-dropping, did you know that Fergie (yes THAT Fergie) ends up eaten here? That Bruce Willis falls flat on the floor, as it decomposes? That Carlos Gallardo (El Mariachi) plays the main gunslinger? That Robert Rodriguez kills (the character played by ) his own preschool son - his son plays a part where he ends up dead. That his real-life family doctor actually plays a doctor? There's so much to learn and talk about and it's all on second disk's extra but Rose McGowan absolutely steals the show. She played a relatively short part in Death Proof but her Planet Terror role is likely to be the role of her lifetime. She's simply perfect, sensational, stunningly beautiful and deadly accurate when it comes to shooting with that leg-mounted machine gun.
But, I wasn't planning to talk much about the movie itself. I only wanted to make some brief remarks about the Blu-ray edition of Planet Terror.
To my surprise, Planet Terror goes a lot farther than any of the previous Tarantino-related (yes, I know, it's Robert Rodriguez) Blu-ray releases in actually taking advantage of the Blu-ray technology. A lot farther than Death Proof, Kill Bill or Reservoir Dogs.
Disk one, has TWO versions of the movie. The 'scratched' original and, surprisingly (because Death Proof lacks it) a mostly 'clean' copy. In addition to the 'regular' and the traditional 'commentary' sound track it's possible to select the 'audience reaction track' (available on the 'scratched' version only. Interestingly, the 'clean' version does not include the 'Machete Man' introduction.
The sound track is Dolby TrueHD or Dolby 5.1 in English and it is so on both the 'regular' and the 'audience reaction' tracks. French and Spanish tracks are also available in Dolby 5.1 only. Subtitles are English or Spanish but not in French.
As it is the case with Death Proof, BD Live is one of the options listed as a 'special feature' but, when selected, you are told to that it is not available at this time and to 'check back later'.
The second disk is full of rather interesting featurettes. There's an 11 minute one titled '10-minute film school' where Robert Rodriguez talks about the making of the movie, there are shorts on 'the gals' and the 'boys', extras on the special effects, trailers, etc., etc., etc. and, to my surprise, the quality of extras is quite decent.
Briefly: it goes a long way but not 'all the way' toward taking advantage of Blu-ray, some of the options and features implementation are confusing (see above), for reasons impossible to comprehend it claims to have BD Live but it does not, the second disk, full of extras is actually worth watching.
This edition earns its 4 stars.
Excellent and loaded with bonus features. February 14, 2009
J. Kavia (Chicago, IL.)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Already know that I liked this movie what really sold me on getting a copy for myself was that it was bursting with extras.
Blu Ray Review December 24, 2008
J. Kelm (Michigan, USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I'll forgo a movie review since there's an abundance of them online and there's a good chance you've already seen it. Here's a review of the Blu Ray:
Video: 4/5
This is a grindhouse experience, so the film was given a rough, blemished appearance. Now despite this rough look, the video is still quite sharp and pleasant to see. Grain appearance is just right, not overdone like Spider Man or Weeds 1st Season on Blu Ray. Now if the rough look isn't for you, don't worry: there's a "scratch free" version included which also looks quite nice. I won't lie: although I enjoy this movie, I was worried the scratches/rough look was going to equal nasty picture. But really, it was a pleasant surprise.
Audio: 4.5/5
The audio options include English TrueHD 5.1; Dolby 5.1 English, French and Spanish; Dolby 5.1 English (crowd reaction track)
The high def audio is just as thundering as the surround track found on the DVD release. The surround effects do their job well enough, are immersive as best as an action movie may offer. Bullets whiz by and the flame sounds surround, but the subtle ambiance that makes you look over your shoulder is missing. Nevertheless, the audio is not bad. The crowd reaction track is also a welcome inclusion and something I enjoyed on the DVD release. Perhaps not for everyone, but it makes you feel like you're in the theater again.
Conclusion: If you have the DVD, I'm sure watching it upconverted isn't going to be a huge jump in quality for you. However, if you wish for a scratch free version or a bump in audio, that is what the Blu Ray offers, so give it a rent and see if it's for you.
What Coporate Greed? December 14, 2008
Bruce Pullen (Butler, IN USA)
8 out of 18 found this review helpful
There is too much bitterness about Grindhouse. We only have ourselves to blame. The Weinsteins' spent 67 million on it. It made $25 million, worldwide. That's that, people didn't come out. In the end, it hemorrhaged cash. Don't forget the ads. I wonder what that cost?
The Weinsteins messed up. The fall was a better time. Who wants to see horror, in the spring? Many felt, with 300's success, that Grindhouse was rearing for a repeat. Except, they forgot something; comic fans drove it. 300 was driven by young fans. Fans of Frank Miller and comics, not movies; that's the secret, ..this was different. Comic fans came and came. Bringing more and more, with them everytime, Grindhouse was another animal. Its strength was other Tarantinos. Film geeks would have to come out in force.
Unfortunately, the Weinsteins' treated it, the same. Focusing on young fans, the ads played it, as 300. Freddy Rodriguez was Gerald Butler. Instead of hordes, there were zombies. Explosions, instead of slashing; all with "cool" music in the background; and no mention of its length; and that's the point. It didn't get people to go. The wrong people went, so "no one" did.
Those who went were horrified. Some loved it. Fake trailers, missing reels, the film was massive. Three hours, with an intermission, and that... affected everything. People didn't come back. I can't really blame them. They were expecting 300. But, for a film like Grindhouse to work, you have to have repeat business. There is no other way.
Without the right audience, the film died. Like Lethal Weapon and Shawshank Redemption, Grindhouse will find its place, at home. People will discover it. And they'll watch it, over and over. And, really, that's all you could ask.
As for the full version, ... the film tanked. The double feature was a gamble. In the end, "no one" came. The Weinsteins lost money. Obviously, the format didn't work. So, they released the films, separately. In longer, more complete versions.., this worked. The films are more themselves, and less butchered. What's missing? Three trailers, that's it. What's the big deal? This smells like spilt milk.
The film lost money. We didn't show up. We have no one to blame, but us. Not the Weinsteins.
As for "the executive's corporate greed", are you ignorant? The Weinsteins are to trying to recoup, their loss. It took home video, to right that ship. And I wander, if they broke even. ..There's nothing wrong, with making money. If the Weinsteins go under, so do many others. It's called economics. Look it up.
P.S. Because of this, your version will come. Soon enough, mark my words.
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