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Close Encounters Of The Third Kind (30th Anniversary Ultimate Edition) [Blu-ray] [1977] | ![Close Encounters Of The Third Kind (30th Anniversary Ultimate Edition) [Blu-ray] [1977]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51IEuSZMRfL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Steven Spielberg
Actors: Richard Dreyfuss, Teri Garr, Melinda Dillon, Francois Truffaut
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Category: DVD
List Price: £24.99
Buy New: £12.98
You Save: £12.01 (48%)
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Rating:  15 reviews
Sales Rank: 1279
Format: Box Set, Pal
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Parental Guidance
Media: Blu-ray
Region: 2
Number Of Discs: 2
Running Time: 132 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 6.9 x 5.5 x 1
EAN: 5050629650112
ASIN: B000TYV3DA
Theatrical Release Date: 1977
Release Date: December 3, 2007
Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours
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Richard Dreyfuss, Teri Garr, Melinda Dillon, Francois Truffaut
Amazon.co.uk Review
The first Steven Spielberg film to arrive on a high definition format, there's something fittingly comprehensive about the Blu-ray release of Close Encounters of the Third Kind that befits such a strong, high-profile disc. The reason for that is that three different cuts of Close Encounters are presented in this terrific set; there's the original cinematic version that debuted in 1977, the different cut that surfaced in the 80s, and Spielberg's final take on the film from the late 90s. It's arguable that each of the three has its highs and lows, and there's something fascinating about comparing the trio too. As for the film itself? Close Encounters is the terrific tale of Richard Dreyfuss' Roy Neary, who discovers a UFO in the middle of the night. Co-starring Teri Garr, Francois Truffaut and Melinda Dillon, the film then follows the attempt to bring the aliens to Earth, and--coupled with terrific special effects, particularly for the era--Close Encounters is rightly regarded as a deserved classic. The Blu-ray release is also spectacular, partly for the comprehensive nature of the package, but also down to the gleaming audio and picture quality. It may not be the highest profile Spielberg movie, and there's certainly a deep back catalogue calling out for the high-definition treatment. But don't let that blind you: Close Encounters is an absolute treat, and this is the best way outside of a cinema to enjoy it. --Jon Foster
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 Simply stunning February 20, 2008
TeddyN "GenBanks" (London)
17 out of 19 found this review helpful
I had never seen 'Close Encounters' before, so my purchase of the Blu-Ray release was something of a blind buy except, other than a positive review I glanced through on highdefdigest. I don't even know anyone that has seen it, so was getting curious because of the revenrential terms in which the film is described. Having just finished watching it about 15 minutes ago, however, let me just say wow. If you haven't seen the film it's very intense and has aged incredibly well. The special effects don't break the immersion (as happens sometimes with older effects-laden films) and the acting is great. I was totally sucked into the scenario... I read in the supplementary material included that Spielberg believed at the time that UFO contact had really happened in the 20th century, which makes sense since there is an amazing sense of realism to it. This is definitely not the recent 'War of the Worlds' film or 'Independence Day'. Basically, if you have not seen the film before you will not be disappointed by it; you can afford to blind buy this one.
For people who have already seen 'close encounters', I should mention that this includes three versions of the film, all three of which are in 1080p... the theatrical version, special edition, and director's cut. There is lots of printed material (a booklet and a small timeline poster) showing what the differences are between the various cuts. For 14, you get more than you do with a lot of Blu-Rays costing 25.
Picture quality is a huge pleasure to behold. The film is definitely nicer in high def. I was really impressed at how good it looks for its age. While not every scene is a showcase of what 'high definition' is, anyone could see the difference between this and standard def DVD. 100% recommended on picture quality.
Basically, I went from knowing almost nothing about this film to prizing this bluray as one of the best in my collection. A wholehearted recommendation which, at this low price, deserves to be on everyone's shelf.
EXCELLENT EDITION December 19, 2007
G. Panagiotis (Athens,Greece)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
When i first opened the package i was totally imressed by the external as well as the internal design.Its overall package design is like every blu ray edition should be.This edition apart from the 2 discs with the 3 versions of the film and the extra features contains also a beautiful booklet regarding the movie. A must buy!!
Best Blu-ray film package so far? June 5, 2008
Mr. S. M. Baggley (Austria)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I'm a recent convert to Blu-ray, but so far have been a little disapointed with the film catalogue available, as the technology has been available for a couple of years now. However, this disc is an exception to that problem.
To start with, there's not much that needs to be said about the film itself that hasn't already been said, and most people must have seen a version or two by now, so I'll concentrate on the BR release.
To start with this is better value than most BR releases to date price-wise, and the main film disc is well presented and neatly put together. The animated menus are stylish, easy to use & neat. But what is a bigger surprise is just how much you get for your money. The package includes all 3 versions of Close Encounters, and all 3 are seamlessly put together on one disc. Also, you can select a menu which highlights every minute difference between all 3 while you watch, for real Close Encounter buffs.
The biggest shock of all is the second disc though. Normaly the extras tend to be a little cut-price on Blu-Ray, with a cheaper SD DVD second disc. So I was a little shocked to find the extras disc seems to be full HD BR too, running at 1080 (for me). Not only that, but for very lucky people with a better HD television, this release is recorded at very high-def 1920*1080. I'n not even sure if my PS3 can handle that resolution, but my TV certainly can't. No matter though as picture and sound are generaly good, but to be fair the film shows it's age slightly in darker night shots, with a little graining sometimes.
But overall, even without the cheaper price, this is easily the best value BR release I have seen to date. I just hope we can get more releases of this quality, and soon.
A Closer Encounter March 22, 2008
T. Dungavel (UK)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
As the price of Blu Ray movies are still far too high, it was nice to see that my all time fav. movie CE3K is now at a more realistic pocket friendly price. What a lot you get,the packaging is wonderful as are all three versions of this classic. The only slight disappointment is that the special features disc is not also in high def. The three documentaries are wonderfully insightful. I can't believe that after thirty years of worshiping this movie I never 'got' that the little grey alien at the end of the film was doing an exchange programme with the Dreyfuss character. The new sharper quality versions of the film were like meeting an old girlfriend with a makeover and falling in love all over again. I already have this movie in every form available in the past but this is easily the best version you could ever own. A timeless classic of great beauty which you must simply own now!
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