Leon was previously released on bluray in 2009, using a transfer approved by bessons company, gaumont. Sonys new cinema series bluray delivers stateoftheart av quality notably improved from their previous bluray edition and adds a trailer too. The professional yet, you dont know what youre missing. In fear of her life she takes refuge with her reluctant, mysterious and solitary neighbour. I like leon, and this 4k blu ray makes it look and sound better than ever. A shoutout and thank you to director takanori tsujimoto, stage g films, kadokawa films and marza animation planet productions for an excellent cgi movie that demonstrates cutting edge detail of cgi display of human skin textures, eye moisture, veins beneath the skin, hair, sweat, city roads textures, buildings, walls, windows, the smallest detail of rust on a spoon or fork, the. Complex and multilayered, it is a film that really should be in every self respecting film fan s collection. While this isnt a great disc, it still manages to serve the movie well and it earns my recommendation. Leon directors cut special edition brand new bluray ebay. Leon the professional 4k remaster with dolby atmos bluray.
Blu ray really is a great way to watch your favourite films and tv series, and zavvi is the only place for serious film fans to get their fix. The professional on dvd 043396061965 from sony pictures home entertainment. Complete series behind you brahmsthe boy ii call the midwife. Despite this seal of approval, the transfer was extremely garish, thanks to aggressive contrast boosting that crushed leon s black coat and glasses and turned the tan walls of his many new york apartments a brilliant brownishyellow. In new york city, 12yearold mathilda portman witnesses her family being gunned down by psychotic government official norman stansfield gary oldman and his team of corrupt cops. The film stars michael stahldavid, odette yustman, t. Nov 29, 2019 leon the professional with new 4k bluray theatrical version and extended cut on board many people think that leon the professional is luc bessons best film, even though its initial theatrical version was heavily cut because several scenes were not received well by us test audiences back in the day. Without a copy on hand, i was unable to make any direct comparisons between this 4k remaster and the 2009 bluray release. The assortment includes iphone xs cases, iphone xs max cases, iphone xr cases, samsung galaxy cell phone covers and other mobile. Leon the professional with new 4k bluray theatrical. Welcome to dvd price search the smartest dvd price. The professional, which was previously released as an exceptional bluray in 2009, has now been released by sony in remastered 4k and with dolby atmos audio which defaults to dolby truehd 7.
This product can expose you to some chemicals, which is known to the state of california to cause for more information, go to. Masaki kobayashis striking collection of japanese ghost tales, on bluray for the first time in the uk, in a limited edition set. Even if you own the prior disc, it merits an upgrade. Reviewed by andrew mogford, 2nd september 2009 leon is a bona fide classic of the cinema and as such we should celebrate its arrival onto bluray disc. Staring jean reno, gary oldman, natalie portman and danny aiello. Leon the professional has been remastered in 4k for bluray, and is presented here in its original 2. The professional 4k ultra hd 4k mastering, with bluray, ultraviolet digital copy, 2 pack at. You may improve this article, discuss the issue on the talk page, or create a new article, as appropriate. Ill stick with leon since it represents the directors preferred version, but its nice that the bluray offers viewers the option to see the professional as well. The clean and crisp 1080p transfer of zootopia is pitch perfect, without any noticeable video noise.
At best buy, youll find a large selection of cell phones cases and other accessories designed to protect and enhance your phone. Despite this seal of approval, the transfer was extremely garish, thanks to aggressive contrast boosting that crushed leons black coat and glasses and turned the tan walls of his many new york apartments a brilliant brownishyellow. If your monitor type is not listed, the generic pnp drivers supplied by your operating system provide full functionality no added advantage to product specific drivers. This is a beautiful bluray, but replacing the earlier bluray may not make much sense unless you have the. Leon effectively combines hardhitting action with moving drama to create an indelible piece of work that seems very effective. The film uses a found footage motif to follow five young new york city residents fleeing from a massive monster and various other smaller creatures that attack the. Leon was born on march 8, 1962 in new york city, new york, usa as leon robinson. Welcome to the fantastic bluray department here at, where you can find all the films, tv series, and steelbooks you could ever want, in superb high definition quality as well as 4k titles.
January 2014 learn how and when to remove this template messagelearn how and when to remove this template message. Miller, jessica lucas, lizzy caplan, and mike vogel. Epic pictures group nabs us rights for fantastic fest breakout comedythriller butt boy. Bluray hartbox 84 entertainment bluraydvd mediabook cover a inked. Although theres a slight softness at times, the image is usually very crisp with sharp edging and attractive depth. Its very rare for me to watch the same movie again inside seven days but i watched the extended version of leon and i was just blown away at how much better. I was really excited to give this one a watch to see how the 1994 film would transfer to uhd, and let me tell you sony. The various boroughs in the film have their own distinct color palettes, and the video presentation captures all the wildly different tones. September 2016 learn how and when to remove this template messagelearn how and when to remove this template message. I like leon, and this 4k bluray makes it look and sound better than ever. Collection featuring all the recordings of bow wow wow, with both full length albums see jungle and when the going gets tough, the tough get going, single tracks and the epminilp your cassette pet from 1980ltws ian canty dogs their footsteps. And while mathilda begins to teach him how to live, leon begins to teach her how to kill.
Leon was previously released on blu ray in 2009, using a transfer approved by bessons company, gaumont. The bluray provides generally positive picture and audio along with a few decent extras. He is an actor and assistant director, known for flames. Were constantly adding all of the latest blu ray releases to our collection and always have an unbelievable offer or two. We get leon, the 3minute international cut, and the professional, the 109minute us edition. Vital disc stats, video, and final thoughts are new to this release. Lon lives a lonely life in new york, working as a professional hit man for the mob. The blu ray provides stellar picture and audio as well as a good set of supplements. Latest dvd and bluray releases movies and tv shows.
Directors cut of the violent action thriller from luc besson starring jean reno and natalie portman. Pressed onto a duallayered uhd66 disc, the disc loads directly to a static image main menu with sonys newfangled navigation system. He is an actor and producer, known for cool runnings 1993, little richard 2000 and the temptations 1998. Mathilda doesnt much care for her parents, but she has a. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Take advantage of great prices on bluray, 4k, merchandise, games, clothing and more. Leon is a bona fide classic of the cinema and as such we should celebrate its arrival onto blu ray disc.
As this is a fan favorite, there is little more to be said. Jan 27, 2014 luc bessons seminal 90s action thriller, leon. The blu ray contains both the original theatrical version and also the extended version. Presented on an pretty good however not superlative blu ray, leon wonderfully mixes urban american crime with french noir, in the melville that is in the samurai way. These drivers are designed to work with all lg monitors by type. If you are yet to own a copy, then the availability on this disc of both versions of the film, and the exclusive extras make this a. The professional was already a visually impressive disc, and the 1080pavc mpeg4 2. The following films, television shows and miniseries were released on blu ray disc andor dvd on the following dates in 2017 in.
The bd is a vast step up over dvd, but it wouldnt take much for it to get topped by a new remaster job. The professional deluxe edition on dvd 043396098589 from sony pictures home entertainment. We promise great deals on the best films and tv shows. Toy clearance daily deals bluray clearance used dvds used blurays. The examples and perspective in this article may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Jeanclaude van damme biggest blu ray mvd collection.
Adult dvds clearance sale clearance dvds, clearance. Staring natalie portman, jean reno, gary oldman and peter appel. Welcome to dvd price search compare dvd prices online at. The professional, is getting a bluray steelbook release to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Experience both the theatrical and extended versions of this beloved action masterpiece, now presented in full 4k resolution. The exact same bluray disc is also available in regular bd packaging for those who prefer it.