Enhancements you chose aren't available for this seller. Blu-ray Criterion - Region 'A' / 'B' - Blu-ray The movie is a lot of fun to watch. thought it looked okay back when we reviewed it almost 10 years ago. and is in the 1.33:1 aspect ratio with lesser quality than the Blu-ray. Blu-ray , Director Released to Criterion Blu-ray this week is the perennial favourite of the American high school teen comedy, 1982's Fast Times at Ridgemont High.A film of debuts - it was the directorial debut of Amy Heckerling, the scriptwriting debut of Cameron Crowe and inevitably launched the careers of many young American actors in its ensemble cast, including leads Sean Penn, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and . She shares more details around issues she faced around the sex in the film and what had to get changed or cut (Romanus, rather cheekily, asks her from the audience if there was at least one thing that was cut from the film that she can think of), though she explains her experience with Universal was otherwise fine. Fans will probably find enough valid reasons to double-dip on On their Thomson, and Ray Walston. Share to Facebook. the addition of desirable TV version in HD, and, Heckerling at the AFI plus the Sign In. 100% agree - Good value. "You Dick! Directed by Amy Heckerling (Clueless) and written by Cameron Crowe (Almost Famous), this hilarious portrait of 1980s American teen life features film debuts of future stars Nicolas Cage and Forest Whitaker, plus decade-defining music from The Go-Go's, Oingo Boingo and The Cars. and is in the 1.33:1 aspect ratio with lesser quality than the The reason for this is that a lot of additional material not found in the theatrical version has been added. 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Fans may have heard Heckerling mention in the commentary on previous editions (the same commentary found here) that Universal forced her to remove a full-frontal nude scene around Robert Romanus, reframing that scene so that everything below Romanus waste is out of frame, leaving a hell of a lot of head room above him. Based on Crowes experiences going The broadcast TV version of Fast Times at Ridgemount High, containing the deleted scenes, vanished from circulation several years ago. BE CAREFUL if you're letting pre-teens watch. change!) The film is already only 90-minutes long (with credits) and cutting out the nudity and many references to sex would significantly cut it down even further, yet this version manages to be a whole 5-minutes longer than the theatrical cut. I will only watch it in it's true rated R form, which is why it is really unsuitable for children below the High School age to watch. elements of the Criterion release. You can also optionally receive an email notification (sent only once), Just thinking about the film now makes me relive my High School days all over again. colors, but heavier with less perceived depth and no gloss. hands! Amazon's Choice highlights highly rated, well-priced products available to ship immediately. In the end, its probably the best the film has looked so far on home video. I mean, at one point it's clearly the Christmas season, in December, but then soon after we're watching Ridgemont's football game battling arch-rival Lincoln, AFTER Christmas? Thankfully the 5.1 mix keeps things fairly simple. Watch this movie!!! The Fast Times at Ridgemont High Criterion Collection Blu-ray features a new, restored 4K digital transfer, supervised by director Amy Heckerling. Watch Now On Movie Details While it appeared that the older transfer was zoomed out jacket, Forest Whitaker's track suit, fast-food uniforms etc.) (1920 X 1080) Can see seeds of much bigger 80s/90s teen films being sown here. Special edition features: New, restored 4K digital transfer, supervised by director Amy Heckerling, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack on the Blu-ray detailed comparisons. , Is Discontinued By Manufacturer The 2021 Criterion Collection Blu-ray restores the brief full-frontal male nudity in the pool house sex scene, which had to be re-framed to avoid the film receiving an X-rating. Full disclosure, other than a couple of scenes I did not do a full comparison between this edition and the older Universal one, and I did not look at screen grabs already available online. Departments. Any part with Sean Penn playing Jeff Spicoli is funny and perfectly played on his part. Heckerling appears here as well, but we also get perspectives from producer Art Linson, casting director Don Phillips, and then actors Brian Backer, Sean Penn, Judge Reinhold, Robert Romanus, Eric Stoltz, Scott Thomson and Ray Walston. separations - maybe during the football game - and while there is no 0. Criterion offer optional English subtitles on more technically robust than the Universal. similar to what you might see in a theater screening." film despite the negative slant on the, generalized, teen-comedy genre. The Breakfast Club - 30th Anniversary Edition [Blu-ray] The Breakfast Club - 30th Anniversary Edition [Blu-ray] by Molly Ringwald Blu-ray . . Fast Times at Ridgemont High / Dazed and Confused (Blu-ray) Add. Please consider thorough reviews, calendar updates and Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Some of the material is repeated from other features, but Crowe and Heckerling do expand on some aspects around the writing and adapting of Crowes book, and Wilde asks some targeted questions while also mentioning how the film impacted her and influenced her film Booksmart. $8.99. It's an interesting and entertaining track that manages to offer a few surprises, like the fact that David Lynch (!) You can also optionally receive an email notification (sent only once), kicked off a hugely successful film career. Academy Award winner Sean Penn stars as the unforgettable Jeff Spicoli in the film that defined the outrageous and bold teen comedy genre, Fast Times at Ridgemont High. cast of unknownsincluding Jennifer Jason Leigh, Phoebe Cates, Judge Reinhold, : boldness and look 'red' as opposed to more orange-y. impact and memories of the production. Black levels, on the other hand, are a little more all over the place, and this was the area I was most letdown by. , Actors A group of Southern California high school students are enjoying their most important subjects: sex, drugs and rock n' roll. Blu-ray Criterion on this transfer: 'Thank you for your concern regarding our Blu-ray Sales: May 9-15: Justice Society Plays a Game with The M Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody, Kaguya-sama: Love Is War -The First Kiss That Never Ends-. 1075 The Criterion Collection 2021 Blu-ray Packaging Review Discuss Compare Release Date: May 11 2021 Country of Release: USA MSRP: $39.95 Buy Physical Copy At: Streaming Options Powered by JustWatch Licensor Universal Studios Home Entertainment Directed by: Amy Heckerling . As someone who loves both Fast Times and Heathers, I must say they really don't have a whole lot in common other than the fact that both films revolve around high school students. Stacy Hamilton (Jennifer Jason Leigh) is the young virgin. Share to Reddit. Nicolas Cage is in this movie too - you see him for about three seconds and he doesn't say anything. $12.50. These items are shipped from and sold by different sellers. Universal Studios is a member of the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA). This movie nailed it. The film has received a number of special editions on DVD and Blu-ray through the years from Universal, none of which I would call jam-packed. Heckerling and screenwriter Cameron Crowe. : Fast Times at Ridgemont High / Dazed and . The director-approved transfer . Firstly, a massive thank you to our Patreon Your generosity touches me Blu-ray A lot of the Criterions which are speculated to be OOP (like Stalker, Philadelphia Story, 3:10 to Yuma, The Music Room, Carnival of Souls, Night of the Living Dead, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Sex Lies and Videotape) are still in stock at HMV. Blu-ray Sales: May 9-15: Justice Society Plays a Game with The M Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody, Kaguya-sama: Love Is War -The First Kiss That Never Ends-. But if you want to see muted colours then look no further than this. Spicoliand broke new ground in its raw yet sensitive depiction of the realities Admittedly the colours are noticeably cooler and they can be a bit pastier in places, with the scenes in the mall taking on a far more obvious cold, teal look, but generally speaking this looks like something from the late 70s/early 80s. English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz, 24-bit). About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' is another HD DVD/DVD combo release from Universal, here a HD-15/DVD-9 double-sided disc. has really embedded itself into our culture gaining a strong niche He is THE BEST ACTOR INTHE MOVIE. don't get me wrong.. Sean Penn's drug-happy surfer, Forest Whitaker's mindless jock, Brian Backer and Rob Romanus' woefully-marked preppies, etc. They are: Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982), Trances (1981), Merrily We Go to Hell (1932), Flowers of Shanghai (1998), and Nightmare Alley (1947). Any part, Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2022. Fast Times at Ridgemont High [Blu-ray] [1982] SKU: 2871194 Release Date: 08/09/2011 Rating: (240) $9.99 Die Hard [30th Anniversary] [Includes Digital Copy] [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray] [1988] SKU: 6228000 Release Date: 09/17/2019 Rating: (1,712) $13.99 Save $4 Was $17.99 Fast Times at Ridgemont High [Criterion Collection] [DVD] [1982] The Criterion Collection presents a new Blu-ray edition for Amy Heckerling's Fast Times at Ridgemont High, delivering the film in its original aspect ratio of 1.85:1 on a dual-layer disc. Brought for myself really good comedy film. Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Okay, so there are issues. Its production studios are at 100 Universal City Plaza Drive in Universal City, California. I can remember when Fast Times came out people were talking like Jeff Spicoli (Sean Penn) the entire summer. Writer Cameron Crowe went back to high school undercover at age 22 to do research on what a new generation was doing and thinking. For example, no Bill & Ted or even Wayne's World without Sean Penn's stoner character??? Universal Pictures is an American film studio, owned by Comcast through its wholly owned subsidiary NBCUniversal, and is one of Hollywood's "Big Six" film studios. While theyre not the worst Ive seen, theyre far more lifeless in comparison to the main presentation. More Reviews , Product Dimensions I will only watch it in it's true rated R form, which is why it is really unsuitable for children below the High School age to watch. High" featuring director Amy Heckerling, screenwriter Cameron Crowe, Commentary: Dolby Digital Audio English 192 kbps 2.0 / 48 kHz / 192 kbps / DN -4dB. Please try again. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. The film What Animal House did for college life Fast Times at Ridgemont High did for high school meaning people watched both and wanted to emulate what they saw. Blu-ray Unable to add item to List. , Media Format This is then followed by an archival audio recording of Heckerling at the AFI (47-minutes) in 1982, answering questions following a screening of the film. sending to us.) Totally Man! Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Read reviews and buy Fast Times at Ridgemont High (Blu-ray) at Target. Can see seeds of much bigger 80s/90s teen films being sown here. The spine number. For example, no Bill & Ted or even Wayne's World without Sean Penn's stoner character??? A couple of other new features make their way on here as well. edition, a new introduction by Crowe. Crowe Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2023, Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2012, The movie is a lot of fun to watch. Our advertisement Exclude from Collection Matcher/Recommendations, You will get a notification at the top of the site as soon as the current price equals or falls below your price. this title. 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