Close Encounters of the Third Kind [Blu-ray] [1977]
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Features
All-New Special Features
Three Kinds of Close Encounters - All-new Interviews with Directors Steven Spielberg, J.J. Abrams (Star Wars: The Force Awakens) and Denis Villenueve (Arrival) reflecting on the legacy and impact of the iconic sci-fi classic
Steven's Home Videos & Outtakes - Get a rare glimpse behind the scenes with Director Steven Spielberg as your guide in these never-before-seen on-set movies and gaps
Also Includes
Close Encounters of the Third Kind Making-of Documentary
Steven Spielberg: 30 Years of Close Encounters
1977 Featurette: "Watch the Skies"
Deleted Scenes
Extensive Photo Gallery
Storyboard Comparisons
Theatrical Trailers
Includes all 3 Versions of the film
Theatrical Version
Special Edition
Director's Cut
Director
- Steven Spielberg
Writers
- Jerry Belson
- Steven Spielberg
Cast
- Richard DreyfussRoy Neary
- François TruffautClaude Lacombe
- Teri GarrRonnie Neary
- Melinda DillonJillian Guiler
- Cary GuffeyBarry Guiler
- Bob BalabanDavid Laughlin
- J. Patrick McNamaraProject leader
- Warren KemmerlingWild Bill
- Roberts BlossomFarmer
- Philip DoddsJean Claude
- Shawn BishopBrad Neary
- Adrienne CampbellSilvia Neary
- Justin DreyfussToby Neary
- Merrill ConnallyTeam Leader
- George DiCenzoMajor Benchley
- Basil Hoffman
- Lance HenriksenRobert
- Amy DouglassImplantee
- Alexander LockwoodImplantee
- Gene DynarskiIke
- Norman BartoldOhio Tolls
- Carl WeathersM.P.
- F.J. O'NeilARP Project Member
- Randy HermanReturnee #1 Flt. 19
- Hal BarwoodReturnee #2 Flt. 19
- Matthew RobbinsReturnee #3 Flt. 19
- Bill ThurmanAir Traffic
- Gene RaderHawker
- Eumenio BlancoFederale
- Chuy FrancoFederale
- Luis ContrerasFederale
- Dennis McMullenRadio Telescope Team
- Matt EmerySpecial Leader
- Galen ThompsonSpecial Forces
- John Dennis JohnstonSpecial Forces
- Jon EwingDirty Tricks #1
- Keith AtkinsonDirty Tricks #2
- Robert BroylesDirty Tricks #3
- Josef SommerLarry Butler
Crew
- Jim BloomProducer
- Julia PhillipsProducer
- Michael PhillipsProducer
- Dave StewartCinematographer
- Dennis MurenCinematographer
- Douglas TrumbullCinematographer
- John A. AlonzoCinematographer
- Laszlo KovacsCinematographer
- Richard YuricichCinematographer
- Vilmos ZsigmondCinematographer
- William A. FrakerCinematographer
- Michael KahnEditor
- Joe AlvesProduction Designer
- John LoggiaProduction Designer
- Daniel LominoArt Director
- Jim LinnCostume Designer
- Buzz KnudsonSound/Sound Designer
- Robert GlassSound/Sound Designer
- Douglas SlocombeSpecial Effects
- Douglas TrumbullSpecial Effects
- Gregory JeinSpecial Effects
- Matthew YuricichSpecial Effects
- Richard YuricichSpecial Effects
- Roy ArbogastSpecial Effects
- Steven PosterCamera Operator
- Allen DaviauAdditional Cinematography
- Buddy Joe HookerStunts Coordinator
- Gene S. CantamessaProduction Sound Mixer
- Shari RhodesCasting Director
Details
- GenreSci-Fi
- SubgenreAdventure Drama,Psychological Sci-Fi
- TitleClose Encounters of the Third Kind
- Countries ProducedUnited States
- Duration135 minutes
- Year of Release1977
- Product TagsBlu-ray
- FormatBlu-ray
- Program TypeMovie
- Sound FeaturesDolby Digital w/ sub-woofer channel
- LanguageEnglish, French, Spanish
- SubtitlesArabic, Croatian, Czech, Dutch, English, French, Greek
- StudioSony Pictures
Other
- Product NameClose Encounters of the Third Kind [Blu-ray] [1977]
- UPC043396496934
Customer reviews
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 681 reviews
(681 customer reviews)to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great sci-fi movie!
||Posted .Steven spielberg makes some hi quality masterpieces. This classic film is timeless. A movie the family can enjoy!
This review is from Close Encounters of the Third Kind [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray] [1977]
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Blast from the past. Newly remastered.
||Posted .4K HDR transfer is great. Dolby Atmos is stunning.
This review is from Close Encounters of the Third Kind [SteelBook] [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray] [Only @ Best Buy] [1977]
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
But the film grain...
||Posted .This is one of my favorite films of all time. I have the Anniversary edition on BluRay, it has all three films as does this 4K version. The 4K version has a slight edge over the BluRay version because of the color saturation, but that’s as far as the advantage goes. The film is fantastic but there are scenes that the focus isn’t great and the aspect ratio really gives the edges of the movie a weird curved effect that was probably due to the lens on the camera. The 4K version seems to make this a little overstated since we are getting more resolution to see it with. The reason I am only giving the 4K version a slight edge over BluRay is because the film grain is so much a part of the look of this movie that the enhanced resolution doesn’t do that much to improve picture quality. I will admit the HDR offered on the 4K version is what makes this movie as good as it’s ever going to get. As of writing this review I’ve had the disc for about three weeks and had attempted to get the digital copies of the film since day one. I had put in the code like I have done on all my films and I was pleased to see the three versions of the film would be downloaded, but when I finished the process it only gave me the Director’s Cut of the film. I checked to see if there was a menu when you open the film to pick which movie to watch but that isn’t the case. The Movies Anywhere and VUDU sites showed all three versions of the film and they only gave me access to one. I have put in a ticket to see if I can get this resolved but so far it’s been escalated twice by VUDU, but no correction yet. So, if you have the BluRay version of the film that had been remastered and offers all three versions of the film, I don’t recommend spending the money on this 4K BluRay. However, if you don’t already have it, the HDR give a definite edge and is worth the slightly higher cost to get 4K version if you are deciding between 4K or BluRay.
This review is from Close Encounters of the Third Kind [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray] [1977]
No, I would not recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
||Posted .Owned for 3 months when reviewed.Old classic science fiction movie. Never get tired of watching it. First alien movie where we send scientist to communicate with the aliens instead of sending an army to kill them.
This review is from Close Encounters of the Third Kind [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray] [1977]
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Close encounter of the third kind
||Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.Awesome movie would highly recommend this to anyone
This review is from Close Encounters of the Third Kind [WS] [Collector's Edition] [DVD] [1977]
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
"This means something. This is important."
||Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.The visual effects are still stunning, the performances from Richard Dreyfuss and Melinda Dillon are still great, John Williams' score is still beautiful, Vilmos Zsigmond's cinematography is still top-notch, it's still overall a one-of-a-kind experience. This 40th Anniversary release does include all 3 versions of the film (both on disc as well as with its Digital Copy code) along with 2 great new featurettes: a retrospective featuring interviews with J.J. Abrams and Denis Villeneuve and a look at Spielberg's home movies that he made during production. If only I could afford a 4K player because I can only imagine how stunning it must look in 4K Ultra HD, but as it stands, this is a great release and if you don't have the film in your collection already, this is a must-own!
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
A upgrade to previous releases
||Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.Very good 4k transfer..grainy which is to be expected. Sound is much improved of Blu ray release. If a fan you should enjoy this 4k version
This review is from Close Encounters of the Third Kind [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray] [1977]
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Get it
||Posted .You already know the movie, but the fact that you get each version at a scan of the original elements with great hdr makes this a steal
This review is from Close Encounters of the Third Kind [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray] [1977]
I would recommend this to a friend