The Birds [DVD] [1963]

Alfred Hitchcock's THE BIRDS gets the UHD 4K steelbook release and it comes out a winner all around. Now, THE BIRDS was previously released on 4K in a box set with other Hitchcock movies in the 4K format, but, it did not have a standalone set. It also had previously a Blu-ray steelbook release with different artwork on it. After the initial run of that, the prices went way up, so I am very happy to see this arrive. The movie itself is just another brilliant take on Mr. Hitchcock's movie making style and suspense. It looks and sounds fantastic now in the 4K format. I have never seen it look this good on the 4K TV and player. All special features have been brought over from the previous releases. This also has the digital copy of it, if you collect those. Well done!

I really dug this movie. Having only seen Hitchcock’s more well known films I can say that this ranks near the top of the likes of Psycho, Vertigo and Rear Window. Only a master like Hitch could make ordinary birds seem threatening and this movie really kept me enthralled throughout.

There's so much that can be said about The Birds that can boil down to the phrase "not the very best." It's not the very best Hitchcock, 4k transfer, or audio transfer. But there is a reason why it's been included with all-time bests Vertigo, Rear Window and Psycho in the 4k box set- it's indelible mark on pop culture. It's influence cannot be understated- from directors who based elements of their own films on it, to the fact that people know the general premise even if they haven't seen it. Again, this is the weakest of the Hitchcock 4k's so far, but there are moments of 60's technicolor oversaturation that I love. It also has a steelbook cover that I find so much more appealing than the standard, even more so than for the aforementioned classics.

I already had the dvd version which was a very clean transfer however THIS 4k version is truly amazing . Its a must have if you loved this film

Awesome steelbook of a underrated movie. I'm a big steelbook collector so this was a no-brainer. Great detailing on the packaging and great picture quality on the discs.

Sort of a proto-zombie flick, from the panic of the townsfolk to the isolation at the house with the horde banging at the door, with recognizable tropes of other later classics peppered throughout, and images that surely were mind-blowing shockers for a 1963 audience. The 4K remastering brings out the best and worst of the effects of the time. This was a good blind-buy.

A wealthy San Francisco socialite pursues a potential boyfriend to a small Northern California town that slowly takes a turn for the bizarre when birds of all kinds suddenly begin to attack people. Starring Rod Taylor, Tippi Hedren, and Jessica Tandy I consider this milestone to be the pioneer in the 'nature revolts' sub genre. For reasons that remain unexplained throughout the entire movie, birds spontaneously launch aggressive attacks against the inhabitants of Bodega Bay. Hitchcock's nickname 'The Master of Suspense' is justified through many individual moments here in this film. The film's brilliant anti-climax, with thousands of birds just sitting and suspiciously waiting outside the Brenner house is legendary and imitated copious of times. "The Birds" presents a truly ominous atmosphere that still manages to send cold shivers down your spine. Don't miss it.

great looking steelbook for classic Hitchcock flick. arrived quick and luckily without dents or damage. best buy please ship all steelbooks in boxes with bubble wrap around all sides not just top. worst feeling opening a steelbook and seeing dents from paper envelope packaging and not box.