The Danish Pulp Fiction BD remains my favorite and most cherished disc purchase of the year. It's really fun to show the disc to folks on movie nights and then tell them that it strangely isn't available in America.

GONY is getting double dipped before this gets released.:(

The Danish Pulp Fiction BD remains my favorite and most cherished disc purchase of the year.

Yeah, one of my favorite BD's of the year, too. Glad my wife got it for me. :D

Surprising that they didn't release PF and JB at the same time as Inglourious Basterds.

"JB" ?? sorry for asking but what is that?? Thanks i think a us realese of Pulp fiction, get shorty, and be cool would be awsome. who is in charge of realesing these titles? get it done allready!! Thanks riz

"JB" ?? sorry for asking but what is that?? Thanks i think a us realese of Pulp fiction, get shorty, and be cool would be awsome. who is in charge of realesing these titles? get it done allready!! Thanks riz

Jackie Brown

Question to those who've ordered from dvdoo.dk or any European/Danish site before.

I just ordered Pulp Fiction ($26 dlvd to South Florida, couldn't pass it up), but noticed something just a little weird.

The order in which they ask for the address information is off a little. It ended up showing.

My name
zip code, city, state
USA

Did that happen to anyone else and/or is that going to be a problem? All the info is correct and it's almost in the right order...just wanted to know if anyone thought it'd get lost because the zip was before the city and state instead of the usual spot of after it.

Thanks, I sent them an e-mail in English and what I think is an accurate translation, so I'll see what they say, too.

Question to those who've ordered from dvdoo.dk or any European/Danish site before.

I just ordered Pulp Fiction ($26 dlvd to South Florida, couldn't pass it up), but noticed something just a little weird.

The order in which they ask for the address information is off a little. It ended up showing.

My name
zip code, city, state
USA

Did that happen to anyone else and/or is that going to be a problem? All the info is correct and it's almost in the right order...just wanted to know if anyone thought it'd get lost because the zip was before the city and state instead of the usual spot of after it.

Thanks, I sent them an e-mail in English and what I think is an accurate translation, so I'll see what they say, too.That's happened to me several times on foreign sites. One time I got to a page, after ordering, that showed it correctly. Anyhow, never a problem, it's just site coding being weird or whatever.

That's happened to me several times on foreign sites. One time I got to a page, after ordering, that showed it correctly. Anyhow, never a problem, it's just site coding being weird or whatever.
Normal address format in Europe is:

Name
Street House number
Zipcode City (optional: Province/State)
Country

The UK might have "Street" and "House number" reversed.

so unless they are very customer sensitive that is how it will appear on the envelope/ package label.

Question to those who've ordered from dvdoo.dk or any European/Danish site before...

I ordered a copy on December 29th and received it today. On the order page the zip code came before the city and state. The addressed envelope that arrived has the usual way we see things:

Name
Street Address
City, State
Zip Code

Good to know, thanks folks.

This is interesting... DVDBeaver finds that the Hong Kong release uses the exact same video and audio encodes as the excellent TF1 French release: http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film/DVDCompare7/pulpfiction.htm
This would make it the best version available. It has the best video quality*, is Region A, and doesn't have any forced subtitles. And it's only $26 bucks: http://www.yesasia.com/us/pulp-fiction-blu-ray-hong-kong-version/1022186999-0-0-0-en/info.html

* = see these posts why the French version is better than the Danish version:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showpost.php?p=16932253&postcount=2093
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showpost.php?p=16937557&postcount=2095

* = see these posts why the French version is better than the Danish version:

Are the Danish, Finish, Norwegian, and Swedish BDs all the same? Also what about the audio on the HK BD, does it have the same pitch problems reported on the French BD?

Thanks.

This is interesting... DVDBeaver finds that the Hong Kong release uses the exact same video and audio encodes as the excellent TF1 French release: http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film/DVDCompare7/pulpfiction.htm
This would make it the best version available. It has the best video quality*, is Region A, and doesn't have any forced subtitles. And it's only $26 bucks: http://www.yesasia.com/us/pulp-fiction-blu-ray-hong-kong-version/1022186999-0-0-0-en/info.html

* = see these posts why the French version is better than the Danish version:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showpost.php?p=16932253&postcount=2093
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showpost.php?p=16937557&postcount=2095

Apparently this is a bare bones release.:(
But the screenshots look very good.

Trying...to...wait...for...U.S....release....:eek:

This is interesting... DVDBeaver finds that the Hong Kong release uses the exact same video and audio encodes as the excellent TF1 French release: http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film/DVDCompare7/pulpfiction.htm
This would make it the best version available. It has the best video quality*, is Region A, and doesn't have any forced subtitles. And it's only $26 bucks: http://www.yesasia.com/us/pulp-fiction-blu-ray-hong-kong-version/1022186999-0-0-0-en/info.html

* = see these posts why the French version is better than the Danish version:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showpost.php?p=16932253&postcount=2093
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showpost.php?p=16937557&postcount=2095

Is this confirmed that it's the same transfer as the French version?

Are the Danish, Finish, Norwegian, and Swedish BDs all the same?
The BD is the same in all the above mentioned countries, they are also distributed by the same company (Svensk Filmindustri). The only variation is the artwork.

Hello all..

Can anyone comment on this version?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Pulp-Fiction-Blu-ray_W0QQitemZ220575428386QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_DVD_HD_DVD_Bl u_ray?hash=item335b51ef22

Hello all..

Can anyone comment on this version?



I purchased this exact version from the same seller.

It came in about two weeks.

It looks and sounds spectacular.

No extras. The polish subs default to on but are easily turned off.

I purchased this exact version from the same seller.

It came in about two weeks.

It looks and sounds spectacular.

No extras. The polish subs default to on but are easily turned off.

Thanks so much. I'll buy it now that someone has confirmed that is the PQ and AQ is great and that the subs can be turned off

What I like about the Polish version, was the way they did the subs on it. Fair enough, I'm never gonna use them, but their are FOUR English subtitle tracks, offering different sizes, colors and fonts. Why the hell US studios can't do that, I don't know.

Thanks for the ebay link, it made it too hard to refuse to order. :)

larry

This movie needs a new telecine.

Thanks for the ebay link, it made it too hard to refuse to order. :)

larry

You are welcome.. I ordered early Sunday... He already responded that it will ship the next day... Could hardly wait. Pulp is a classic to me.

Trying...to...wait...for...U.S....release....:eek:Couldn't wait any longer, my first Blu-ray import. :)

This movies needs a new telecine.

Please explain in more detail...

Just going by all of the screenshots I've seen from every region, the image looks digital to me.

Were I live in Australia they have Pulp Fiction BD at JB Hi-Fi bins for a low price of $10 they do not sell.

Were I live in Australia they have Pulp Fiction BD at JB Hi-Fi bins for a low price of $10 they do not sell.

You should buy them up and sell on ebay....Just a thought.

You should buy them up and sell on ebay....Just a thought.

I could do that but most likely I would come out behind with money. They sell BD title very cheap some of the new title are only $25Aus

Please explain in more detail...

Nothing to explain really.
With a new transfer, left untampered, this would look better.

2 screenshots comparison of the polish vs the french disc: http://comparescreenshots.slicx.com/comparison/45288/picture:1

It came today!

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk168/LilSlugga2002/Pulp.jpg

Date Ordered: 03/24/10 8:03 P.M.
Shipped: 03/25/10 3:26 A.M.
Attempted Delivery: 03/31/10 9:00 A.M.

I was at work the day they tried to deliver it.

Date actually received: 04/01/10 5:30 P.M.

I ended up paying $28.35. The movie was $27.53, but my Amazon Visa charged a 3% currency conversion fee, making the total $28.35. Not too shabby, and I completely recommend Punkt44.pl.

The polish transfer does look better in that comparison shot above.

Hello all..

Can anyone comment on this version?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Pulp-Fiction-Blu-ray_W0QQitemZ220575428386QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_DVD_HD_DVD_Bl u_ray?hash=item335b51ef22Can't quite justify $33 delivered.:(

OK. Now I'm really confused. So is the Polish BD yet another transfer in addition to the French/HK and Danish/Finish/Norwegian/Swedish transfers?

Can't quite justify $33 delivered.:(

What about $28 delivered from Punkt44.pl?

I got the Polish version shipped here to Ireland earlier this week for about 19 euros...picture quality looks excellent on my 46" Sony and I'm thrilled to finally own it...heres the link....
http://www.bluedvd.pl/go/_search/full_search.php?SEARCH_FORM=&search_query_words=Pulp+Fiction+%5BBlu-ray%5D&x=55&y=7

OK. Now I'm really confused. So is the Polish BD yet another transfer in addition to the French/HK and Danish/Finish/Norwegian/Swedish transfers? They all use the same transfer, just some use different video encodings. The Polish version looks like it took the crown as the best version.

Nothing to explain really.
With a new transfer, left untampered, this would look better.

What tampering was done? What are you comparing it to?

2 screenshots comparison of the polish vs the french disc: http://comparescreenshots.slicx.com/comparison/45288/picture:1

And the HK Panorama disc is same as the French one in the screenshot? I recall seeing more detail than that on my 50" Kuro.

I just received the Panorama disc from HK and is looks incredible! Sound is great, too. I have a first gen. Sharp BR player and it loaded up perfectly. It is really amazing to see Pulp look so good. I never did see the anamorphic dvd, it's been that long for me. It looks like a brand new movie, really. I recommend this disc very highly.

I agree, the HK Panorama disc is amazing

I agree, the HK Panorama disc is amazing
Is it currently the best available??
Better than the French and Polish?

Which is the best version released so far, the Polish one or the Panorama HK from the DVD Beaver comparison?

OK. Now I'm really confused. So is the Polish BD yet another transfer in addition to the French/HK and Danish/Finish/Norwegian/Swedish transfers?


I'm confused too. Wish I knew which transfer was the best so I could choose one to buy. :confused:

I got the Polish BD and I have no issues with it. It looks quite good. If you can trust the screenshots above (Fr vs Pl), I prefer the Pl. Fr is "brighter" by a tad. Post #261 here indicates the HK and Fr are the same. It wouldn't surprise me that the "brightness boost" in the Fr vs Pl shots is not really there.

larry

The Polish version has some edge enhancement going on. Not basing that on screenshots, I have the disc.

The Polish version has some edge enhancement going on. Not basing that on screenshots, I have the disc.I'd bet every current BD of Pulp does. IIRC the HD version I deleted from my Tivo after watching the Polish BD has some too. The cable version was quite good.

You recall a timestamp or scene?

larry

The entire disc. Halos and shimmer.

The entire disc. Halos and shimmer.
DANG!
Just when I am losing my restraint and am about to order....:(

DANG!
Just when I am losing my restraint and am about to order....:(

I have the Polish version and it looks fantastic. Excellent PQ.

Polosh? Never heard of it, dear boy.

does anyone know a ETA for the US version?? About to put the trigger on the import version

The entire disc. Halos and shimmer.

Dang my Polosh ;) version just showed up today! I could not wait any longer for a North American release... :rolleyes:

I am going to give it a quick spin on my 09FD -> HD750 tonight and see what it looks like. I suspect that it should handily beat out my Laserdisc though.. :D

Enjoy. It's not a terrible disc by any means, I just happen to loathe edge enhancement and can see it in all its glory here.

dang my polosh ;) version just showed up today! I could not wait any longer for a north american release... :rolleyes:



lol

Polosh? Never heard of it, dear boy.

It is a special Edition without EE. Looks great.:D

Got the HK version this week because it was easier to order from HK and slightly cheaper than the Polish version. Unfortunately it does have pitch issues. It sounds like a time-stretched a PAL track without pitch correction. I've compared it to the R1 DVD and all the songs sound off, which is a bit annoying. Not sure how many of these discs come from the same source. The Polish one looks like the French disc with a bit of contrast boosting, so it's not unreasonable to expect that the MA track will be the same.

The HK packaging also looks like it was done on a photocopier - it really is that bad. The disc won't play in my BD-RE drive or Curtis BD player either, although it's okay in my main standalone and PS3. Haven't managed to sit down and watch the whole thing yet, but the pitch thing was something I noticed from the opening music and 'You Never Can Tell'.

Got the HK version this week because it was easier to order from HK and slightly cheaper than the Polish version. Unfortunately it does have pitch issues. It sounds like a time-stretched a PAL track without pitch correction. I've compared it to the R1 DVD and all the songs sound off, which is a bit annoying. Not sure how many of these discs come from the same source. The Polish one looks like the French disc with a bit of contrast boosting, so it's not unreasonable to expect that the MA track will be the same.

The HK packaging also looks like it was done on a photocopier - it really is that bad. The disc won't play in my BD-RE drive or Curtis BD player either, although it's okay in my main standalone and PS3. Haven't managed to sit down and watch the whole thing yet, but the pitch thing was something I noticed from the opening music and 'You Never Can Tell'.Will we ever get a good release of PF?????:(

Will we ever get a good release of PF?????:(

Yes. I have some insight here which I can't discuss (sorry), but let's say we were oh-so close but then the Mirimax situation tossed a monkey wrench into the gears so Pulp & J.B. are both off the schedule for now. The reasons for delay are largely good ones, wanting the titles to be quality releases.

Yes. I have some insight here which I can't discuss (sorry), but let's say we were oh-so close but then the Mirimax situation tossed a monkey wrench into the gears so Pulp & J.B. are both off the schedule for now. The reasons for delay are largely good ones, wanting the titles to be quality releases.Hey, thanx for the info!:)
Although impatient, I am willing to wait for a great BD release of these 2 superb films.

Maybe QT can hurry things along....;)

More French/HK Blu-ray vs Polish Blu-ray comparisons: http://comparescreenshots.slicx.com/comparison/62246/
Polish version looks like it has an extra touch of sharpening.

Remember:
-French and Hong Kong releases share identical video and audio streams
-All 3 have pitch issues (not a deal breaker though IMO)
-French disc is Region B with forced French subs when the English track is selected
-French disc has special features
-Hong Kong and Polish releases are region free, and fairly cheap for imports
-Hong Kong and Polish releases don't have any special features

It seems like the Polish version is the way to go for now....where can I buy a copy?

It seems like the Polish version is the way to go for now....where can I buy a copy?

Poland;)

Poland;)

Oh, why didn't think of that?! Expedia can get me there leaving early tomorrow, returning the next day for only $2,670.70 round trip. Sweet deal I think.

I wish the Aussie CE wasn't 1080i, I love the packaging. Hopefully the US release will have a similar option when it's finally released here.

Oh, why didn't think of that?! Expedia can get me there leaving early tomorrow, returning the next day for only $2,670.70 round trip. Sweet deal I think.
If the mountain will not come to the prophet, the prophet will go to the mountain.

It seems like the Polish version is the way to go for now....where can I buy a copy?

Most people seem to get their copy from punkt44.pl, myself included. Took about 2 weeks to get to me and it was not in stock when I placed the order.

According to above posts, the French and HK Panorama discs exhibit incorrect pitch resulting from framerate conversion. One post indicates that the Polish disc also suffers from the pitch problem. Is this true? Do the various Svensk Filmindustri discs (e.g., Danish) also exhibit this pitch problem?

According to above posts, the French and HK Panorama discs exhibit incorrect pitch resulting from framerate conversion. One post indicates that the Polish disc also suffers from the pitch problem. Is this true? Do the various Svensk Filminustri discs (e.g., Danish) also exhibit this pitch problem?

I don't know about the pitch issue, but i have both the Polish and the Danish version, and i can say the PQ on the Polish version seem a little bit better to me, more detailed.

That's cause it's covered in edge enhancement.

That's cause it's covered in edge enhancement.

You mean the polish or the danish, or all of them ?

According to above posts, the French and HK Panorama discs exhibit incorrect pitch resulting from framerate conversion. One post indicates that the Polish disc also suffers from the pitch problem. Is this true? Do the various Svensk Filmindustri discs (e.g., Danish) also exhibit this pitch problem?

bump (felt like my question was getting derailed)

You mean the polish or the danish, or all of them ?
The Polish, which is the one I have.

The pitch on the Danish disc is fine but the video is considerably worse than FR/HK due to added processing.

The pitch on the Danish disc is fine but the video is considerably worse than FR/HK due to added processing.

Thanks for the info. I'm sensitive to pitch anomalies. For example, I was excited when Pink Floyd's Pompeii DVD came out, but it had that ~4.5% speed increase from 24fps film > 25fps PAL conversion with no pitch correction. The PAL master was used to source the NTSC disc and it just doesn't sound right. I never watch it. (I ripped the audio and altered the runtime to match my old NTSC VHS, so not a total loss).

Anyway, long story short, I just purchased the Danish disc. I realize this is predominantly a "videophile" forum but, for me, the PF dialogue/soundtrack is as iconic as its visuals. It would distract me if it's pitch was significantly raised, even if the video exhibited less artifacts. Hopefully we'll get a release that puts it all together at some point. (Although I've obviously stopped holding my breath).