Weird Science - 30th Anniversary Edition [Blu-ray + UV Copy] [1985] [Region Free]

Bought this to watch with my 22 year old and her 23 year old boyfriend - it was exactly as I'd remembered and they loved it too 😄

i watched this is the 80's and every decade after - a piece of MAGIC

Still makes me laugh

Very good movie. Weird but brilliant

Excellent film

Somehow I didn't get round to watching this movie when I was younger 'back in the day'. Recently purchased and it is definitely a classic bringing some great laughs.It didn't appeal to the younger audience of the household but I certainly enjoyed it!The disc I bought was the release by Arrow Video, I had read there are more extras etc on this version which I saw quite a good few on there.

Hi this is a review for the Arrow Blu ray release of "Weird Science," . Having owned every format of this film from the old CIC, V.H.S Video tape to DVD and the fairly recent Paramount, Blu -Ray I was sceptical about dipping as all previous releases in my opinion have been bad for some reason or another.When I finally got my copy of the Arrow Video, release I was really taken back about how good the picture looked compared to previous releases.You have the option of watching an extended cut with two additional scenes that were cut th the theatrical release. the scenes don't do much for the film but are interesting to view.Also you get a theatrical cut with improved sound.I won't list the extras see product statement.Overall I would recommend this release as I feel this is the best release fans are going to get of 80s Nostalgia!

This is without doubt my favourite film of all time; I never tire of watching it. Yes it is rather silly, and the plot maybe even a little bit of a cliche, but it's so endearing and hilarious that it's hard to care. The story itself is somewhat secondary to the characters, with Bill Paxton easily stealing the show as Chet.John Hughes is one of the great film makers of the 80's and he doesn't let us down here, there are so many funny moments and lines it's almost impossible not to enjoy the infectious energy.Overall highly recommended. Don't expect an in depth commentary on teen life in the 1980's, just get a few buddies round, break out the beers an prepare to laugh so hard you'll have to leave the room.

What can I say from this movie that hasn’t been said yet. Awesome and crazy-funny. Love the 80s.

Tutto ok bellissimo film divertente

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The 1985 PG-13 teen comedy "Weird Science" followed on the heels of writer/director John Hughes' acclaimed directorial efforts "Sixteen Candles" (1984) and "The Breakfast Club" which were big successes both critically and financially. "Weird Science" did well at the box office but at the time received a more mixed critical reception than his prior two films. It is definitely nowhere near as thematically serious as "Sixteen Candles" or "The Breakfast Club" were. "Weird Scrience" did show a different side of John Hughes in that he was not afraid to just kick back and have zany fun. The cast is excellent with the sadly deceased Bill Paxton in my opinion stealing the movie with a scene chewing performance as Chet. Kelly LeBrock as the dream woman created in a computer by the two male teen leads is positively gorgeous, luminous and incredibly sexy while also delivering an excellent performance in her own right. Anthony Michael Hall is just as good as he was in John Hughes' previous two films and he is matched step for step by Ilan Michael-Smith. "Weird Science" is definitely a product of its time but has aged well in terms of its overall comedy and approach in my opinion.Universal initially brought "Weird Science" to DVD back in 2008 in a decent special edition. The film made its blu-ray debut back in 2013 which mirrored the DVD release's special features but upgrading the picture quality to HD of course. Sadly though the HD transfer done for the DVD release is what was used for the first blu-ray which by 2013 was sorely lacking and had huge room for improvement. Arrow Video in 2019 came to the rescue with a new special edition blu-ray release of the film which presents it in style with a huge upgrade in picture quality over the original blu-ray.Arrow Video for their edition oversaw a brand new 4K restoration from the original camera negative in the film's theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1 utilizing the AVC codec at a very high bit rate staying in the mid to upper 30's for the most part. Simply put the film looks amazing on this new blu-ray. Detail is markedly increased and colors look fantastic and natural. Contrast and black levels look close to perfect. No digital tinkering was done so the film retains its natural grain structure. Arrow Video's transfer blows away Universal's initial blu-ray without breaking a sweat.Audio is presented in 2 channel master audio sounding clear and punchy with dialogue levels coming through very clear. English subtitles are included for the hearing impaired.As far as extra content goes, the new disc offers 3 different cuts of the film including the theatrical cut (94 min.), an extended cut (96 min. 36 sec.) and the television cut (94 min. 6 sec.). Both the theatrical and extended cuts are from the 4K restoration and presented in widescreen whereas the television cut is in 1.33:1 standard definition full frame. The extended cut consists of 2 extra scenes which I am not sure why they were cut out other than to perhaps tighten the movie up a bit more. The television cut also can be watched using a picture in picture option to see how alternate lines of dialogue and censoring techniques were used to make the PG-13 teen sex comedy conform to at the time more restrictive television standards.The rest of the extraa are as follows:- Additional Scenes (2m 45s, HD) These are the two scenes that are found in the extended version of the film.- Casting Weird Science (6m 3s, HD) A all-new interview with casting director Jackie Burch, explaining how the film’s ensemble cast was assembled.- Dino the Greek (6m 55s, HD) A newly filmed interview with actor John Kapelos on his experience playing Dino in the film.- Chet Happens (19m 38s, HD) A newly filmed interview with special makeup effects creator Craig Reardon on how the infamous “Chet-blob” was created.- Fantasy and Microchips (10m 46s, HD) A newly filmed interview with editor Chris Lebenzon on his experience cutting the film together.- Ira Newborn Makes the Score (13m 43s, HD) A newly filmed interview with composer Ira Newborn on his experiences working with director John Hughes and producer Joel Silver.- It’s Alive! Resurrecting Weird Science (16m 41s, SD) An archival featurette produced for the film’s 2008 DVD release, featuring interviews with cast, crew, and admirers, including Anthony Michael Hall.- Theatrical Teaser (2m 37s, HD, 1.33:1)- Theatrical Trailer (1m 34s, SD, 1.33:1)- TV Spots (1m 1s, SD, 1.33:1)- Radio Spots (4m 50s, SD)- Image GalleriesShooting Script (133 images)Production Stills (119 images)Poster and Video Art (22 images)The film comes in a slip case featuring newly commissioned cover art. The actual sleeve can be flipped around to have the original poster art too. Lastly a 43 page booklet is also included with additional critical insight into the film as well as its production.While the lack of any commentary tracks is a little bit disappointing, Arrow Video's special edition of "Weird Science" is superb in every way. The new 4K restoration is a thing of beauty and the new extras are plentiful and informative with the prior DVD and blu-ray extras being ported over too. Fans should pick this new blu-ray edition up without any hesitation.

Estoy muy Contento, al reproducir la película, me llevo una grata sorpresa, está completamente Nítida, super HD, parece reciénte!Audios inglés y FrancésSubtítulos Inglés SDH. y Español.Se las recomiendo mucho!