Now as we are coming upon this films 16th anniversary the good folks at Arrow Video have decided to release this film on deluxe edition Blu-ray and 4K UltraHD. This is a great time to upgrade your World War II collection with an all-new edition of Inglorious Bastards.
Synopsis: Narrowly escaping the massacre of her entire family by the SS, Shosanna Dreyfus (Mélanie Laurent) flees to Paris and forges a new identity as the owner and operator of a cinema. Meanwhile, a guerilla band of Jewish-American soldiers known as 'The Basterds' led by Lt. Aldo Raine (Brad Pitt), are waging a bloody war of attrition behind enemy lines but Europe remains beneath Nazi bootheels. Believing themselves unstoppable, the leaders of the Third Reich assemble in Paris for the premiere of propaganda epic Nation's Pride. The location? Shosanna's cinema. With all the rotten eggs in one basket, 'The Basterds' join forces with British Commando Lt. Archie Hicox (Michael Fassbender) and German film star/undercover allied agent Bridget Von Hammersmark (Diane Kruger) to infiltrate the premiere. Their plan? Blow up the basket...
What makes Quentin Tarantino such a great filmmaker, is the fact that he loves films. In Inglorious Bastards you can see homages to many great films in cinema history most notably John Ford's The Searchers. Tarantino put together an amazing cast lead by Brad Pitt and includes Mike Myers, Eli Roth, Bo Svenson, Harvey Keitel and the legendary Rod Taylor.
As with all Tarantino films Inglorious Bastards is based on real soldiers, but this story takes place in an alternate universe where what takes place is not historic but wished it would have. But really to be totally honest this film is not about the solders it is really about the revenge of Shosanna. Inglorious Bastards is without a doubt my favorite Tarantino film.
Arrow Video has transferred Inglorious Bastards to 4k in 2160p and Blu-ray in 1080p. The audio track is a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1. There is also the option for English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
So, this transfer is the same as the previous Universal 4K release. The film looks crisp and clean and there is no digital anomalies. But what makes this deluxe release one you must see is because of the massive amount of bonus features. Take a look at what is included.
DISC 1:
* Feature Film
* Brand new audio commentary by film critic and author Tim Lucas
DISC 2:
* What Would Sally Do?, a new interview with editor Fred Raskin
* Blood Fiction, a new interview with special make-up effects supervisor Greg Nicotero
* Doomstruck, a new interview with actor Omar Doom
* Making it Right, a new visual essay by film critic Walter Chaw, author of A Walter Hill Film
* Film History on Fire, a new visual essay by film scholar Pamela Hutchinson, author of BFI Film Classics Pandora’s Box
* Filmmaking in Occupied France, a new interview with film scholar Christine Leteux, author of Continental Films: French Cinema Under German Control
* Extended and alternate scenes
* Nation’s Pride
* The Making of Nation’s Pride, an archival featurette
* Roundtable Discussion, an archival interview with Quentin Tarantino, Brad Pitt and Elvis Mitchell
* The Original Inglorious Bastards, archival featurette
* A Conversation with Rod Taylor, archival featurette
* Rod Taylor on Victoria Bitter, archival featurette
* Quentin Tarantino’s Camera Angel, archival featurette
* Hi Sallys, archival featurette
* Film Poster Gallery Tour with Elvis Mitchell, archival featurette
* Trailers
Now as you see there is so much on disc features it will take you days to get through all of them. I love the featurettes included. But even all these on dosc features is not all that is included. Take a look at the physical bonuses included in this set.
* Limited edition ‘Operation Kino’ packaging with new art by Dare Creative
* 60-page ‘Films & Filmmakers’ collector’s book with writing by film critics Dennis Cozzalio and Bill Ryan
* Double-sided fold-out poster
* Replica Nation’s Pride Premiere programme booklet
* La Louisianne beermat
* 3 postcard sized double-sided art cards
* Strudel recipe card
* Reversible sleeve with original and newly commissioned artwork by Dare Creative
If you love WWII films or Quentin Tarantino films why not get the best of both world with Inglorious Bastards. You can pick up either the 4k UltraHD or the Blu-ray from Arrow Video. Head over to MVD Shop and pick up the 4k UltraHD or Blu-ray or if you prefer go to Amazon and get a copy of the Blu-ray. You will be thoroughly impressed with this release!
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