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Titles included:
- A Serious Man
- The Big Lebowski
- Barton Fink
- Burn After Reading
- Intolerable Cruelty
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United Kingdom released, Blu-Ray/Region A/B/C DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), English ( Dolby DTS-HD Master Audio ), French ( Dolby DTS 5.1 ), Spanish ( Dolby DTS 5.1 ), English ( Subtitles ), French ( Subtitles ), Spanish ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.85:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Box Set, Interactive Menu, Multi-DVD Set, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: ***WARNING***Burn After Reading - no Spanish audio** A Serious Man (2009) An original and darkly humorous story about one ordinary man's quest to become a serious man. Physics professor Larry Gopnik can't believe his life: His wife is leaving him for his best friend. The Big Lebowski (1998) The Big Lebowski is a hilariously quirky comedy about bowling, a severed toe, White Russians and a guy named...The Dude. Jeff Lebowski doesn't want any drama in his life... Barton Fink (1991) Socially Concious scriptwriter Barton Fink has made it big on Broadway, now Tinsel Town is taking notice. Hired by Hollywood to write a wrestling picture, Barton quits the city smog for movie stardom. Burn After Reading (2008) An all-star cast come together in this outrageous spy comedy about murder, blackmail, sex addiction and physical fitness! Intolerable Cruelty (2003) Top divorce attorney Miles Massey has got it all. Serial gold-digger Marilyn Rexroth wants it all. When Miles falls for the unattainable Marilyn, a hilarious battle of deceit and cunning ensues. SCREENED/AWARDED AT: BAFTA Awards, Berlin International Film Festival, Cannes Film Festival, David Donatello Awards, Edgar Allan Poe Awards, European Film Awards, Golden Globes, Oscar Academy Awards, ...The Coen Brothers Collection - 5-Disc Box Set ( A Serious Man / The Big Lebowski / Burn After Reading / Barton Fink / Intolerable Cruelty ) ( Divorce Lawyer ) (Blu-Ray)
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23 of 25 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
An Odd Selection, BUT the Only Way to Get 'Barton Fink' on Blu-ray and all are Good HD Transfers
29 Dec 2011
By Mr. Laurence Williams
TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:Blu-ray
I'm a big fan of all Coen brothers films except the rather pointless and ineffective 'The Ladykillers'. This collection is a little odd as it does not cover a specific sequence of their films nor genre (some are drama, some are farce, some a mixture !), but if pushed I suppose you could say it does collate 5 of their 'strange' films - albeit it is incomplete in that sense as others such as 'O Brother Where Art Thou ?' are absent. Having said that, it is a worthwhile acquisition for the films it contains - especially as it is currently the only way to get hold of 'Barton Fink' on Blu-ray.....
I was only able to compare 4 of the discs to DVD as I already have 'A Serious Man' on Blu-ray. My review of it is on Amazon - here's the link (or get to it easier by going via my Amazon profile); it is dated 23 Nov 11 :
A Serious Man [Blu-ray][Region Free]
As to the others, not all really 'justify' an upgrade to HD picture/sound but nonetheless are (as expected) an improvement. 'Barton Fink' gains significantly, being much sharper/brighter (probably because it is the oldest film) but it shares a similarity to 'Intolerable Cruelty' in that there are no extras whatsoever, not even the short featurette/trailer or deleted scenes that are present on the DVDs...
I've added a photo of the back of the box, which details the specification of each disc, to the main Amazon page for this Blu-ray boxset.
Happily, the standard Blu-rays of the remaining 3 movies ('The Big Lebowski', 'Burn After Reading' and ''A Serious Man') do contain extras; to avoid any confusion, they are the standard retail discs devoid of their respective Blu-ray boxes. This means you get a massive improvement in all respects for 'The Big Lebowski' (and deservedly so as this is the star of this compilation), the HD extras improvement for 'Burn After Reading' and the same glorious transfer for 'A Serious Man'.
Nothing else is in the box, so no booklet or collectibles - just 5 discs in an unusual packaging which does tend to mean the box 'jams' shut or open since the inner disc-holding 'leaves' can flop about and tangle up; plus the box outer is non-standard and requires a bit of effort to achieve closure 'success'.
I've added 3 x photos of the packaging to the main Amazon page for this Blu-ray boxset.
So, a good way to delve into the world of the Coen brothers and the only way to see 'Barton Fink' on Blu-ray (at the time of writing my tip is to shop around, the price for this collection varies wildly...). What we need now is a supplemental collection including other gems such as ''Miller's Crossing', 'The Hudsucker Proxy' (not yet available on Blu-ray), 'Fargo' and 'The Man Who Wasn't There', with the latter being a film that should really benefit from an HD transfer.....
I was only able to compare 4 of the discs to DVD as I already have 'A Serious Man' on Blu-ray. My review of it is on Amazon - here's the link (or get to it easier by going via my Amazon profile); it is dated 23 Nov 11 :
A Serious Man [Blu-ray][Region Free]
As to the others, not all really 'justify' an upgrade to HD picture/sound but nonetheless are (as expected) an improvement. 'Barton Fink' gains significantly, being much sharper/brighter (probably because it is the oldest film) but it shares a similarity to 'Intolerable Cruelty' in that there are no extras whatsoever, not even the short featurette/trailer or deleted scenes that are present on the DVDs...
I've added a photo of the back of the box, which details the specification of each disc, to the main Amazon page for this Blu-ray boxset.
Happily, the standard Blu-rays of the remaining 3 movies ('The Big Lebowski', 'Burn After Reading' and ''A Serious Man') do contain extras; to avoid any confusion, they are the standard retail discs devoid of their respective Blu-ray boxes. This means you get a massive improvement in all respects for 'The Big Lebowski' (and deservedly so as this is the star of this compilation), the HD extras improvement for 'Burn After Reading' and the same glorious transfer for 'A Serious Man'.
Nothing else is in the box, so no booklet or collectibles - just 5 discs in an unusual packaging which does tend to mean the box 'jams' shut or open since the inner disc-holding 'leaves' can flop about and tangle up; plus the box outer is non-standard and requires a bit of effort to achieve closure 'success'.
I've added 3 x photos of the packaging to the main Amazon page for this Blu-ray boxset.
So, a good way to delve into the world of the Coen brothers and the only way to see 'Barton Fink' on Blu-ray (at the time of writing my tip is to shop around, the price for this collection varies wildly...). What we need now is a supplemental collection including other gems such as ''Miller's Crossing', 'The Hudsucker Proxy' (not yet available on Blu-ray), 'Fargo' and 'The Man Who Wasn't There', with the latter being a film that should really benefit from an HD transfer.....
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Nicola
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
Pleased with this selection of Cohen Brothers, to go with another box set including Fargo and Raising Arizona - thought it'd be a good classic for re-watching. Delivered quickly - thanks
2 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By The watcher
Format:DVD
Quirky, sometimes bizarre but ultimately brilliant. To have all these in a single box at this price is just amazing
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1.0 out of 5 stars
Run for the hills!
Coen brothers films are either love them or hate them and I'm in the latter category! £11.25 for 5 films on blu-ray says it all, unless you already know you like them I'd say run... Read more
Published 4 months ago by D. Crichton
5.0 out of 5 stars
Coen Coen Gone
Well a nice collection of movies if you like the Coen's unique perspective.
Some a bit bloody most a hoot. Treat yourself to a fine mixture of movies with a twist to them.
Some a bit bloody most a hoot. Treat yourself to a fine mixture of movies with a twist to them.
Published 5 months ago by Keith C. Armstrong
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great movies mixed with some routine
This must be the worsely assorted set ever. Next to absolute masterworks like Barton Fink and The Big Lebowski, together with the excellent A Serious Man (one of the "minor tone"... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Paolo Tramannoni
3.0 out of 5 stars
WHAT???
OK, so let's get one absolute masterpiece, one cult classic and one very, very good film, which, in no way, have NO BUSINESS rubbing shoulders with stinkers INTOLERABLE CRUELTY and... Read more
Published 13 months ago by aXXon N
1.0 out of 5 stars
Coen Brothers - Love Them or Hate Them Seems to be the Rule
I have heard people rave about the Coen brothers for years and having watched No Country for Old Men and Fargo previously and really disliked both, I decided I'd keep trying with... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Elk2011
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good movies, good price and a box not so good
Unfortunatelly the box is not good, but the movies are good.
I'd love each disc in a case.
If you like the Coen's brothers, you must buy this box even if these movies are... Read more
I'd love each disc in a case.
If you like the Coen's brothers, you must buy this box even if these movies are... Read more
Published 15 months ago by robsoncps
5.0 out of 5 stars
Coen brothers boxed set
I love Coen brother films and though a boxed set would be good. This is a great introduction to their world and for stocking the film library. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Stephen R. Johns
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Value set
For all Coen Brothers fans this set is a must, the only blot in here is Burn After Reading which is so much talent wasted. Well worth it for all the rest.
Published on 9 Mar 2011 by Mr. D. J. Linnell
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Pack
Bought the pack for my girlfriend. The movies are great and the price is right. I am still waiting for the bluray edition though!
Published on 21 Feb 2011 by swaysworn
3.0 out of 5 stars
Missing 4 major things
Dont get me wrong this is a great collection but the problem is you cant have a coen brothers collection without fargo, raising arizona, no country and o brother
Published on 4 Nov 2010 by Mr. Gd Mrs Ps Morris
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