Does anyone know where I cam import this title? Amazon Japan, YesAsia don't seem to have it. CDJapan takes 2 weeks to get it in. Any other places out there that are good importers?

I think it's now Out of print..

CDjapan usually takes 3-7 days, then as you alluded to about 7 days shipping time. That has been my experience as normal for importing from Asia. I assume you are looking for a US company with stock on hand?

This is the response I got from CDJapan after 3 weeks of waiting for Equilibrium. "Order Update: Item Unobtainable"

So it looks like there is no way of getting it?

why would it be out of print?

why would it be out of print?

They Print like 5000 copies, sold them out, now it's OOP until they reprint it..

I mean i think it is, the link is on CDjapan tought..

Does anyone know where I cam import this title? Amazon Japan, YesAsia don't seem to have it. CDJapan takes 2 weeks to get it in. Any other places out there that are good importers?
You can get it from here. shipped to the US;

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/search.html?type=GC&restrict=HD-DVD&word=equilibrium

AND IT IS AVAILABLE!

Well I finally ordered it so , lets see if it shows up .

I ordered from cd japan on the 15th of August. My order status states, delayed. So who knows? I ordered this and the Brothers Grimm. I received BG last week. It looks great. A little tricky figuring out the Japanese menus, but not too bad.

Good luck, OP. It's a great flic and a great transfer. I hope you get your hands on a copy (as long as it's not mine.)

Well... I also ordered from CDJapan. Let's wait and see what happends.

I ordered mine on the 29th, and it is now being processed so should be ok, will let you know when its delivered.

Just got an email from cdjapan saying they wont have any for 3-4 weeks.

I just received an e-mail from them stating the same thing.

So are you guys in the U.S. really paying $46.42 for this disc?

Unfortunately, if you want those titles, there's currently no way around it. I suspect, the same will be true for the Studio Canal releases.

So are you guys in the U.S. really paying $46.42 for this disc?

Yes. Worth every penny for this awesome movie.

So are you guys in the U.S. really paying $46.42 for this disc?


Hell Yes!!!!

Got the same reply too. Guess it is a waiting game now, but I suspect they are never getting it back in stock.

So are you guys in the U.S. really paying $46.42 for this disc?

Yep. I wouldn't make it a habit at those prices, but Equilibrium was definitely worth it. It would take something like T2 to get me to spend that kind of dough on a single title again.

You can get it from here. shipped to the US;

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/search.html?type=GC&restrict=HD-DVD&word=equilibrium

AND IT IS AVAILABLE!

Oh Really
* Usually ships in 3-7 business days

Current availability information is not available from the distributor. On average, it takes 3-7 business days for such an item to become available for shipping after the order is processed. However, it may take a few weeks. Also, the item may prove to be unobtainable in some cases.

* Usually ships in 2-4 weeks
Currently, the availability is low. It often means the item does not become available unless more quantity is printed/manufactured by the distributor. For this reason, the item may prove to be unobtainable in some cases after the order is processed.


Cdjapan (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/help/product_info.html#2)

That's where we are ordering from. Unfortunately it is not available. I guess we're waiting for a second pressing.

Here is the response I got from CDJapan...

The HD DVD is in shortage only temporarily.

The response my colleague sent wasn't completely inappropriate as it made it
sound like the item isn't obtainable, but given time, I think it will become
available again.

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=TDHY-9004

Anyway, the label (Toshiba Entertainment) releasing the HD DVD won't have any
more of it avaialable until they manufacture more copies. Right now, the
estimate they provided showed that it is expected to take 3-4 weeks, by the way.

Keep trying, it's worth every penny. The picture is a bit noisier than most other titles I've seen. I'd say it's on par with Lara Croft. The back does say 1080i, NOT 1080p, but it still looks good, and sounds amazing.

Will Japan HD DVD movies be getting the smaller US HD DVD cases? I really think those are neat. Also, with 30 movies in my HD DVD collection, this one would stick out like a sore thumb. I don't mind it much, but I would rather have all the cases being similar. Btw, I will probably be ordering this once it becomes available again. I can't wait for the European releases to start coming out.

They actually use the standard DVD size Amaray cases. I happened to have an extra HD-DVD that I intended to sell(Full Metal Jacket), but used it's case, and created my own artwork, looks perfect.

Hi guys, just got an email saying it is unattainable, gutted. :(

I know a guy in Japan who might be able to help you score Equilibrium. His website is http://citaya.net/blog/, his name is Ian (an Englishman, no less) and can be reached via e-mail at yahoo@citaya.net. He's a really nice guy, drop him a line.

Well... I got it on order from 1 other place. I'll let everyone know if it pans out or not. Takes about 5-14 days to ship.

Hi guys, just got an email saying it is unattainable, gutted. :(
Same here. Back to searching some more. :(

Play-Asia.com (http://www.play-asia.com) is showing these as being 5-15 days shipping (at $47 each, though). Just ordered one. Will see if it ships.

So are you guys in the U.S. really paying $46.42 for this disc?

Nope....i paid $39.xx from yesasia

I know a guy in Japan who might be able to help you score Equilibrium. His website is http://citaya.net/blog/, his name is Ian (an Englishman, no less) and can be reached via e-mail at yahoo@citaya.net. He's a really nice guy, drop him a line.

Ian rocks!

He help score some older Superbit titles.

Well, I got it on orider from Play-Asia now and they say they can get me one without delay. I also grabbed Ian and he is getting me one from Amazon Japan. So two sources... we will see what happends. If I get two, I will sell one here though because I know a lot of people are looking for it like me.

skfields01

Me, Me, Me, Me...if you get two copies let me be the first in line to purchase from you.

Daniel

PM if if anyone is interested. Not sure yet if I am getting 1 or 2. Keeping my fingers crossed in atleast getting one.

Well, I got one coming on Wednesday. Ian was able to get me one. So I whole heartily recommend his services to anyone.

yahoo@citaya.net
http://citaya.net/blog/

P.S. All the pictures I have seen show a White Banner that says HD-DVD, yet here is the one I am getting.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a337/moviecouple/EquilibriumHD-DVD.jpg

Is this what other people have too. Just interested.

Well, I got one coming on Wednesday. Ian was able to get me one. So I whole heartily recommend his services to anyone.

yahoo@citaya.net
http://citaya.net/blog/

P.S. All the pictures I have seen show a White Banner that says HD-DVD, yet here is the one I am getting.

Is this what other people have too. Just interested.

Yup, that's the thingy!

Here's Cell Cam photo of Equilibrium and Jersey Girl

http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/6295/1ae7.jpg

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/9181/2if1.jpg

Awesone. Thanks for the photo. Just wanted to make sure.

I am really looking forward to seeing this movie in HD-DVD. It was such an overlooked film, but was one of the best Sci-Fi films to come out in the last 10 years. Along with the Fifth Elemement. To me it is just a better film than the Matrix, but I guess it is just my personal taste.

So far I am loving my HD-DVD player and films. Apollo 13 was just Amazing. But I have to admit that I am just loving my now upconverted DVD's a bit more. Poseiden (not the best film) just looked absolutely Stunning... as did Silent Hill. Also, Pirates Of The Caribbean just jumped off of my 65" screen.

To me this is the hidden gem of the player and worth every penny I paid for it. I had always felt that I had an spectacular TV, but was always lacking that certain thing to make me feel like I was in a theater watching a movie... and HD cable just never did it for me. Now with the HD-DVD I finally get the feeling of being in a theater. Finally I am at peace.

I ordered one from Play-Asia as well and it's still in the "preparing order" phase. If they don't work out I'll definately get with Ian about it. I'd like to pick up Jersey Girl as well but I can't justify dropping that kind of cash on a romantic comedy (if it were any of Kevin Smith's other films though I probably would).

I hear you there. Clerks, Chasing Amy and Dogma would be great.

I wonder if there is a release list of Japanese HD-DVD's and European too out there.

Thanks to the link for Ian, I'm getting one now too. Can't wait!

Can anyone please tell me which web sites I can order Equilibrium on HDDVD? I have only found one site and they are out of stock. Thanks for the help.

Jeremy

This is where I got it from... http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B000FUU05U/249-5036282-2841105?ie=UTF8

Can't read Japanese so I can't confirm if it's in stock or not.

Scrolling down from your thread was this thread on the front page discussing the same thing:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=718994

Bottomline this is a hard to find title that may not be available. Unfortunately, that hasn't changed from the discussion that took place in the above thread last week.

Got my Equilbrium today. If any of you are looking for it... I whole heartily recommend Ian (yahoo@citaya.net). He got it to me in less than a week... paid for it on Friday and got it on Tuesday... a great guy and will definetly do business with him again.

Now on to my quick thoughts of the HD-DVD. It is easy enough to figure out the Japanese menus on how to change things. It is a MPEG4 AVC with Dolby D+ sound. The picture quality is very good. A bit grainy in some scenes though. It isn't as sharp/clean as Riddick or Seabiscuit, but is as good as Constantine or Troy. Just below reference quality (Tier 2)... but 100 times better than the SD version.

This is where I got it from... http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/...2841105?ie=UTF8

Can't read Japanese so I can't confirm if it's in stock or not.
"Usually 1 - It dispatches within 2 weeks."

Got my Equilbrium today. If any of you are looking for it... I whole heartily recommend Ian (yahoo@citaya.net). He got it to me in less than a week... paid for it on Friday and got it on Tuesday... a great guy and will definetly do business with him again.

Now on to my quick thoughts of the HD-DVD. It is easy enough to figure out the Japanese menus on how to change things. It is a MPEG4 AVC with Dolby D+ sound. The picture quality is very good. A bit grainy in some scenes though. It isn't as sharp/clean as Riddick or Seabiscuit, but is as good as Constantine or Troy. Just below reference quality (Tier 2)... but 100 times better than the SD version.

This is all very encouraging. I didn't think I'd receive mine in time for my home theater meet this weekend, but if you received yours so quickly from Ian, I may as well. Plus, I wanted to compare this to the SD-DVD version at the meet, so it great to hear how much better this looks in comparison.

Right off the bat... I notriced the more subtle colors in the HD-DVD version. Whereas I never notived it in the SD version. You will enjoy it.

I just wish we could order boxes like the normal hd-dvd boxes!!

I have some homemade hd-dvds that I would like to store with my others.

I am sure there will be some available soon.

Also... If anyone wants Equilibrium, just let Ian know. He can get his hands on some more and would only be between $60 and $65 depend on how you want it shipped. Let him know that you saw a reference for it on the AVS forum.

Here is his email:

yahoo@citaya.net

Correct e-mail addy:

yahoo@citaya.net

I ordered one from YesAsia, one from CDJapan, and one from Play-Asia. CDJapan ran out before they could get it to me so if you're in North America and interested in purchasing my extra copy please let me know and I'll mail it to you (I received one each from YesAsia and Play-Asia).

Mine shipped from Amazon.jp this morning. I ordered it on Sept. 1. It looks like they got some more in stock.

All the places I ordered from sold out as well....

I received mine from Ian last Saturday, just in time for my meet. My guests were impressed with the differences between the SD and the HD versions of the puppy in the trunk scene.

My girl and I watched the whole film last night and I am very happy with the purchase. another fantastic HD-DVD.

geocab,

Glad you got it in time. I was very impressed with the definition and coloring from the HD-DVD... much much better than the SD version. You can even see the leather textures in the car seats and the weaving in the Clerics clothiing. It is that impressive.

I'm a big fan of this movie too. I'd hate to miss out on the fun!

When the hell is this coming out in the US? :confused:

It won't be as of right now. The studio that owns it is not releasing stuff on HD-DVD... currently only Blu-Ray, but maybe in the distant future (once the public has chosen what format they want the most) it might get released. If you are a big fan of the film... import it. Ian can help you with that.

Received a notification from YesAsia today:
Great news! We were able to track down Equilibrium (Japan Version) [HD DVD], which you requested on 2006/09/05. It's now available at YesAsia.com again but the supplies are limited. Click here to get it now, don't let it slip between your fingers!

Me too. Just ordered this AGAIN for the third time. Hope it's a charm ;)

Looks like XXX, Out of Time and Reign of fire has popped up on yesasia's pre-order. Not that I would get any of them except XXX to compare it to the crappy Blu-Ray version that CC always plays.

Me too. Just ordered this AGAIN for the third time. Hope it's a charm ;)

Also ordered it. Estimated ship date: Oct/05/2006!

Looks like XXX, Out of Time and Reign of fire has popped up on yesasia's pre-order. Not that I would get any of them except XXX to compare it to the crappy Blu-Ray version that CC always plays.
Those are both buys for me, especially Reign of Fire. I just hope those a bit better than Equilibrium as far as PQ.

reign of fire could be a spectacular hd-dvd, I'm a big fan:)

Just ordered mine too.. never seen it but you guys make it sound sweet

Was on the fence about 'Equilibrium', but I love 'Reign of Fire'. Pre-ordered. The price does sting a little though; haven't spent this kind of cash for a single movie since the laserdisc days.

I ordered from CDJapan on Sept. 1st, a few days later I received the "Item unobtainable" email.

On Sept. 6th I ordered from Play Asia.... and the estimated shipping date was Sept. 22nd.

Hopefully it actually ships out tomorrow.

Even though I'm a videophile and enjoy the technical aspects of these things, I only buy movies I enjoy watching - so the price didn't sting too much (sometimes it seems as though people buy handfuls and handfuls of terrible movies to use as polished-turd tech demos and then have a hard time swallowing the price of a quality imported movie when it cost less than two of their previously purchased turds combined.).

CdJapan has Equilibrium IN STOCK now :)

Hopefully that means Play Asia will be able to fulfill my order as well.

I wish I had waited a while to order from CDJapan.... but from what I remember when I ordered it they said they had it in stock, but then they sent me that email. Oh well, I'm patient - I'll get it eventually.

YEEESSSS! I ordered Equilibrium from cdjapan yesterday and it's already in the shipping process! :eek: Guys, if you want this movie go to Cdjapan now before they run out.

Ordered mine from cdjapan on 9/21 and recieved it yesterday 9/24.

Had it shipped EMS...

All is good....

Received my copy yesterday from Amazon.jp

I'm gonna try and watch it tonight.

Re-ordered it today. I'm using registered mail so we'll see how long that takes.

thanks for info..just ordered :)

cdjapan has (had?) Equilibrium and shipped today. FWIW :)

Ordered mine at the start of the week and got it yesterday.

Finally received Equilibrium today along with The Gift from CDJapan, very happy! :)

Got mine today from cdjapan, just wondering does anyone know why its called Rebellion?

Japanese Movie Title For the Film! = Rebellion!

Japanese Movie Title For the Film! = Rebellion!

Thanks, havent got a player yet so was wondering if they had made a mistake.

Finally received Equilibrium today along with The Gift from CDJapan, very happy! :)
Let us know how the Gift looks. :)

I know a guy in Japan who might be able to help you score Equilibrium. His website is http://citaya.net/blog/, his name is Ian (an Englishman, no less) and can be reached via e-mail at yahoo@citaya.net. He's a really nice guy, drop him a line.

Paid him on 9/15, he says he shipped it right away. Was told it should show up in about a week. Has yet to arrive. :(

Paid him on 9/15, he says he shipped it right away. Was told it should show up in about a week. Has yet to arrive. :(
Must be customs or another problem. I got my copy 4 days after he sent it...

Should have The Machinist tomorrow.

Hi guys,

I got a very depressed note from Ian today. Apparently someone who ordered Equilibrium from him has now instigated a PayPal claim because the disc hasn't arrived. Unfortunately this person had selected uninsured shipping method, which means there's no way to track the parcel, and Ian has no way of getting his money back from Japanese Post for losing the parcel. As a lost parcel costs Ian dearly, he has no choice but to offer only EMS or recorded delivery from now on.

I'm hoping the parcel has only taken the long route around and will find its way to Chad eventually.

I'll just throw my experience with Ian out there for what it's worth....

After having an order for Eqilibrium canceled from a online vendor, I emailed Ian to see if he could help me obtain a copy. He replied promptly, provided me with the information I wanted and my shipping options. I told him to proceed with the order and use EMS shipping plus an extra few dollars for expidited handling.

As it turned out, I was going on a short out-of-town trip for several days and was away from my computer. When I got home, I had the Paypal request in my email and I sent Ian his payment. Now, this is the part I want to share...

I paid Ian on a Monday only to discover he had actually shipped the disc two days earlier on Saturday before I paid him. He trusted a total stranger enough to do that. Unbelieveable.

Now I hear someone is stiffing him for a disc that hasn't arrived when the least reliable shipping method was chosen by the buyer. Frankly, I'm willing to kick in $5 or $10 to Ian myself to help cover his loss just so I don't lose him as a source for discs released in Japan.

Thanks, Robert. I'm sure Ian appreciates your words.

Personally I think the person who chooses uninsured shipping assumes the risk of the parcel getting lost, and losing his money. Chad, whoever you are, I hope you reconsider the situation.

Just got mine from CDJapan... only 4 days after ordering. Really looking forward to watching this tonight!

Will Japan HD DVD movies be getting the smaller US HD DVD cases? I really think those are neat. Also, with 30 movies in my HD DVD collection, this one would stick out like a sore thumb. I don't mind it much, but I would rather have all the cases being similar. Btw, I will probably be ordering this once it becomes available again. I can't wait for the European releases to start coming out.

It won't be long before the smaller replacement cases are made available at sleeve city. All you need is a scanner, a little artistic ability and you can make a pretty nifty looking insert yourself.

Just got mine from CDJapan... only 4 days after ordering. Really looking forward to watching this tonight!

Just watched it and loved it after I remembered how to turn off sub-titles. But the wife said "I don't need to see that again" Perhaps its a guy thing. LOL

Mine finally shipped yesterday.

About friggin' time.

So hows the quality of this release?

So hows the quality of this release?

Looked great to me. Very sharp with good detail in the black uniforms. But, I was into the story. Anyone else?

The quality was excellent for me(using a Barco G808 CRt projector with 120in screen), it's quite grainy, due to the low budget nature of the movie, but very sharp. As far as grain/video noise, think Tomb Raider, but sharper.

Howz the audio?

Very nice, it outdoes the DTS track on the Japanese DVD(which I also owned), much tighter and louder bass.

SD top, HD bottom
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v24/weezR/posting/sd.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v24/weezR/posting/hd.jpg

PQ has a slight improvement, but the biggest difference is audio. A more
envoloping soundfield, LFE has a bit more punch and the highs aren't as harsh.

Anyone know if they will be printing more of these?

try xploitedcinema

try xploitedcinema

Site says it is out of print.

Wow!. that sux.


I am still waiting for my copy.. I ordered it to canada on the 25th.

Damn.. this movie out of print everywhere :( :(

Mine just arrived yesterday!, the PQ looked amazing. atleast on my DC3 :)

I ordered it from Japanese amazon's site and got it today. They might still have some ready to send out if anyone is looking but can't find it.

I ordered it from Japanese amazon's site and got it today. They might still have some ready to send out if anyone is looking but can't find it.

just ordered it - thanks!

Me too! Ordered Rebellion (Equilibrium) and The Brothers Grimm from Amazon Japan today. Excited as hell... Amazon Japan has both in stock! Also got Reign of Fire from CDJapan

Just a quick question about this, I got mine from Amazon Japan this morning and wondered if there is a translation of the set-up menu anywhere. Turning subs off was easy enough but I wanted to see if there was anything else I was missing.
I stuck it on briefly to watch the super cool gun scene at the beginning of the movie (Christian Bale in the dark room) and I thought the rear speakers would be doing a little more. I have an upgraded Denon AVC-A1SE and my other HD/BD movies really do the job..just wanted to make sure I hadn't missed a setting or whether I should crank the volume up (lol)

Can you please post a link to the Japanese Amazon Equilibrium page?

Can you please post a link to the Japanese Amazon Equilibrium page?

amazon.co.jp/gp/switch-language/product/B000FUU05U/ref=dp_change_lang/250-0598083-8825068?ie=UTF8&language=en%5FJP

xploitedcinema.com is very very prompt.

The Japanese Amazon site is much cheaper. About $32.

I just ordered a copy from Xploited and a replacement HD DVD case for it. I hope the film lives up to all this hype :)

I just got this from xplioted today. Very good movie. The dvd style case is a little different so I think ill order a pack of cases for this and future imports.



Any homemade coverart for this yet. For a regular HDDVD case. If I don't find one I may just scan the dvd style case pic and shrink it down.

http://www.eaprogramming.com/

I just ordered the Japanese HD DVD at yesasia for $39.49 (44.49-5.00 coupon).
Good deal, I guess.

I got this movie on SD-DVD at CC for only $6.99. This will tide me over until it comes stateside on HD. I don't think I can justify spending $35+ on ANY movie.

Just ordered it from HDaddict and a replacement case from Sleavetown.

Let's see if HDaddict pulls through.

I got this movie on SD-DVD at CC for only $6.99. This will tide me over until it comes stateside on HD. I don't think I can justify spending $35+ on ANY movie.
Not even "Blade Runner"??? :eek:

Holy ****. Just got done watching this and i gotta say it was damn good. Had not see this title yet so it was a blind buy just based on what you guys were sayin.

It was beyond worth the purchase. Looked damn good and was an awesome movie. Def has some replayability here.

one of my favorite movies ever. will have to break down and pay $43 to xploited soon

one of my favorite movies ever. will have to break down and pay $43 to xploited soon
Hehe. I "broke down" and bought it from Amazon Japan before they started charging 3000 YEN for overseas postage. Cost an arm and a leg, but I've watched it four or five times now. Stunning transfer. Well pleased with that purchase!

I think it may be "out of print" now (again?) as Amazon JP (at least currently) no longer sells it directly (only one copy available via 3rd party at massive price of 14223 yen).

Xploited still seems to have stock but other shops I checked did not. I've not seen any copies available 2nd hand here in Tokyo either.

I bought mine from Amazon JP earlier this year around March when they had some nice discount on it for a while. I'm very happy with it, it's definitely one of the very best Japanese HD DVD releases.

I think it may be "out of print" now (again?) as Amazon JP (at least currently) no longer sells it directly (only one copy available via 3rd party at massive price of 14223 yen).

At least the second time. It went OOP around November last year, reprint came at the end of the year (mine shipped December 27th, ordered about a month before).
And at least at the time they had it 20% off from when the reprint was announced (I guess) until they got it in stock.

At least the second time. It went OOP around November last year, reprint came at the end of the year (mine shipped December 27th, ordered about a month before).
And at least at the time they had it 20% off from when the reprint was announced (I guess) until they got it in stock.

Toshiba Entertainment HD DVD reprints are going to be interesting from now on because the old Toshiba Entertainment doesn't exist anymore and is now called Showgate under new corporate management. They might reprint those HD DVDs as new Showgate releases though. Might even start using the red HD DVD covers on them as they did with Band of Brothers. I'm just guessing though...

I got a copy from hmv :)

I got a copy from hmv :)HMV Japan is a good site, and more English friendly than Amazon Japan. P&P charges are still pretty steep though...

Keep trying, it's worth every penny. The picture is a bit noisier than most other titles I've seen. I'd say it's on par with Lara Croft. The back does say 1080i, NOT 1080p, but it still looks good, and sounds amazing.

Can anyone who has the movie confirm whether it is encoded in 1080i or 1080p? The only HD disc that I have encoded in 1080i is the BD of Bruce Springsteen and the Sessions Band Live in Dublin, and given that the focus is the audio and not the video, I don't mind. For a movie like Equilibrium, I'd be disappointed if for some reason it was transferred in 1080i.

The box says 1080i. Still an above average transfer in my opinion.

According to Amir (this was a while ago that he answered this in the insider's thread) the film is 1080p. Toshiba Entertainment labeled it as 1080i because at the time, the only players available output 1080i as the highest resolution.

Mine came in the mail today - overall I was very pleased with it. Some of the scenes that should have been a completely black screen seemed to have some bands of dark grey noise in them. Had it been every time I would have thought maybe it was my HD-A2, VP50, or RS1, but there were plenty all-black scenes that were just that and had no noise. I also had some intermittent tearing, which was really bad during the flashback scene where Preston is remembering his wife being taken away, but I'm almost positive it was my system and not the disc.

Other than that, great PQ and storyline - what a great movie to have in HD! Definitely worth the little extra to import it.

Can somebody post pics of the menus? I know they are in Japanese but I still want to know what it's like spend the big bucks.

My copy from xploitedcinema came less than 4 days after I ordered it! Wow.

My copy from xploitedcinema came less than 4 days after I ordered it! Wow.
Same here, I order all imports from xploited after experiencing their amazing shipping.

I know a couple of threads exist on this title, but the information I'm seeking was scattered and inconclusive at best. So, I'm starting a new one.

To those who own or have seen the Japanese HD DVD import:

Is the quality good enough to warrant $50 for the import?
How does the PQ/AQ rate in your experience?
I already own the DVD. Is it worth the double dip?
Is the menu multi-language, or is it easy enough to navigate in Japanese without changing languages?
What kind of extras are on the disc?


I would appreciate any feedback, especially from owners of the import. Thanks.

* Is the quality good enough to warrant $50 for the import?
Yes, this is a fairly cult/minor title, chances are it'll be a while before it gets a domestic HD release.

* How does the PQ/AQ rate in your experience?
Excellent

* I already own the DVD. Is it worth the double dip?
Yes, but SD -> HD isn't what I'd consider a double-dip. If you like this film, this is as good as its presentation is going to be.

* Is the menu multi-language, or is it easy enough to navigate in Japanese without changing languages?
Not multi-language, but easy enough to navigate

* What kind of extras are on the disc?
Trailers, Photo Gallery, Gun-kata Action direct view, others in Japanese only.


BTW: Most of these questions are answered in the 1st post of the "Imports" sticky
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=855923

I don't think the menus are easy to navigate on this title. So I don't use them. I just press the audio button to get to the English track, and the subtitle button to turn off Japanese.

I recall there being a documentary on the making of. The documentary had forced subtitles. I think there is also commentary by the director.

BTW: Most of these questions are answered in the 1st post of the "Imports" sticky
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=855923

Thanks for the input on the import and the link. It didn't show up in my previous searches.

What is the bit depth / bitrate of the Dolby Plus audio on this HD DVD? :confused:

I just finished watching this one and the transfer is great (not quite perfect, but close), but the Dolby Plus audio sounded ridiculously good. Really one of the absolute best sounding HD DVDs I've heard, lossy or not. :D

This is a great disk and I highly recommend it for fans of movies with this sort of theme (Matrix, 1984, V for Vendetta)

I think the disc is totally worth it. The PQ and AQ is very good, not as high as The Matrix, but this detail and honesty to source is excellent. The menus are obtuse and clunky, in all honestly, amature. This is easily remedied like the previous poster noted, play with the Audio option on your remote. I personally think the disc is a great upgrade and well worth the money I spent simply on the fact of how many times friends and myself have watched it. I love the source though, Gun-Kata still kicks ass after all these years. Not to mention the packaging is pretty neat and sticks out well on the shelf.

What is the bit depth / bitrate of the Dolby Plus audio on this HD DVD? :confused:


2Mbit/s. I assume 24bit.

This is a very nice looking disc, well worth the import. The menu is a bit blah, just start the movie and change with your remote like others have said.

2Mbit/s. I assume 24bit.
Thanks!

This is a great disk and I highly recommend it for fans of movies with this sort of theme (Matrix, 1984, V for Vendetta)

The reviews read ...........BAD

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/equilibrium/

The reviews read ...........BAD

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/equilibrium/


Because having other people tell you what you should like is the hallmark of advanced thought ?
:cool:

The reviews read ...........BAD

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/equilibrium/
Have you seen it?

The best way I can describe the film is like if John Carpenter never lost is touch.

Because having other people tell you what you should like is the hallmark of advanced thought ?
:cool:

OK now I understand, this film seem to have a small but hardcore cult following and to even ask a question why this movie did so poorly with the reviewers and at the Box Office is blasphemous.

Equilibrium is one awesome movie. I can care less if it did well at the box office. The import was well worth the $45-50 that paid for it. The PQ and AQ is very impressive.

Have you seen it?



No. I can't justify a blind buy of an import for fifty bucks, for a film that got 35% at rotten.

But that's me......................Enjoy your buy :)

It is one of the few films I would pay to import (and did). I don't recall paying $50 last year from exploited, but could be wrong.

Anyway, if you love the film, it is up to you to decide if it is worth $50. The presentation is great, so it was worth it to me. If you have NEVER seen equilibrium, just rent the DVD and decide for yourself. No need to get down on the film.

No. I can't justify a blind buy of an import for fifty bucks, for a film that got 35% at rotten.

But that's me......................Enjoy your buy :)

How about a netflix rental or buying a used DVD for review for $8?
There doesn't seem to be any lack of copies around. Try it, you might like it.:cool:

OK now I understand, this film seem to have a small but hardcore cult following and to even ask a question why this movie did so poorly with the reviewers and at the Box Office is blasphemous.


Not at all. Guess my sarcastic attempt at pointing out the irony in a thread about a movie centering on an order-accepting, emotionless, conformist dystopian society went a bit overboard with respect to your post.

I was just saying (or trying to) if you never venture into trying things on your own and only do/eat/drink/watch/listen to what other people either tell you to or think is cool/great/etc you might just miss out on quite a bit of great things in life. Of course reviews/ratings/word of mouth are useful as a benchmark, especially as a 1st pass filter in a world with finite budgets and time constraints, and particularly if you use certain 'reviewers' you always either completely agree or disagree with. However, to limit choices to solely things based on a 2:1 acceptance ratio for example? I mean hell, 65% of the market says BluRay is better than Hd-dvd anyways, so why bother with hd-dvd anyways :cool: .

For the record, yes, I love the movie. For the record, I'm also glad it got critically panned if 90% of people will avoid it because of the above. :)

No need to get down on the film.


I don't believe I "got down" on the film. I just ask why it did so poorly with the reviewers and ticket buying audience.

But I think I understand why it looks like I "got down on the film". I was a big Firefly/Serenity fan and couldn't understand why it was cancelled off of TV and Serenity tanking big-time at the BO. And took it almost personally when someone asked if Firefly/Serenity was so good.............................why?:o

Oh, and I no longer watch/buy/rent SD-DVD's:p

In the future, if I find a Equilibrium HD-DVD on the cheap or once the format war is over I will jump on it.

The reviews read ...........BAD

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/equilibrium/


According to Hollywood folklore, an RKO Pictures screen test report on Fred Astaire, now lost along with the test, is supposed to have read: "Can't sing. Can't act. Balding. Can dance a little."

critics gotta love em

It's a great disc, although whoever designed the main picture on the top menu needs a slap. Bale looks like demented alien with green eyes.

And who the hell watches films based on Rotten Tomatoes percentages? Get a clue and make up your own mind. Don't be a drone!!

I don't believe I "got down" on the film. I just ask why it did so poorly with the reviewers and ticket buying audience.


Honest answer is I think a lot of people thought it looked like a Matrix rip off. It came out around the time of the 2nd Matrix flick, so there was all that hype and it hurt this movie. I don't even remember this getting a theatrical release in my area, I think it was direct to DVD.

That said i still checked it out and while I may not like it as much as some of these guys, it was still a damned fine movie.

As for reviews, I use them as a baseline. If I think a movie like Epic Movie is going to be a complete turd, I'll check RT and see what it says. On other movies though, I ignore the critics all together. This is one of the movies you should do that with. I understand not wanting to rent SD DVD anymore, but it doesn't hurt to do every once in awhile. I would recommend at least giving this one a couple dollar rental.

And who the hell watches films based on RottenTomatoes percentages? Get a clue and make up your own mind. Don't be a drone!!

Dude I'm not buying every movie released on HD DVD to make up my own mind, that's just not practical.:p

I base my buying on reviewer's that I usually agree with. "Most" of the time Rotten's percentage system doesn't steer me wrong.

As for reviews, I use them as a baseline. If I think a movie like Epic Movie is going to be a complete turd, I'll check RT and see what it says. On other movies though, I ignore the critics all together. This is one of the movies you should do that with.

I agree, Last week I made a blind buy of "The Fountain" going against the Rotten's collective. It was only 16 bucks and I said what the hell.

The Fountain.....................Oh god, OH GOD what a bad awful movie:(

well then, if you dislike the fountain, don't watch equilbrium then-- as i would highly recommend both to others as easily among my top 20.
:)

xploited cinema had equalibrium among other ones.

OK now I understand, this film seem to have a small but hardcore cult following and to even ask a question why this movie did so poorly with the reviewers and at the Box Office is blasphemous.

Nice try at playing the victim, but you need a little more whine to be truly effective. :)

I really like this movie, but I can completely understand it getting panned by the critics. It has a great mix of the standard "hah! movie"/chop-saki/HongKong-1980 martial arts movie plot, complete with "fight your way through waves of underlings to work your way to main villain" ending, along with the futuristic dystopic "no feeling allowed" overtures of Fahrenheit 451, and just some kick ass advancements of the martial arts scene with the "gunkata" concept.

If you are a huge fan of martial arts movies I think it is slam-dunk blind buy. But because of all the other elements, even if you aren't a fan of martial arts movies you could very well love it too.

I recommend renting the DVD and watching the movie before buying it.

The director is the same guy who did Ultraviolet, and the movies follow almost the same plot progression, with the added goofy kick of some of the same minor character actors showing up in both, with the same actor-dude showing up in both movies with almost the same role of helping the protagonist along the way. It's funny how similar these two movies are, yet how different I consider them to be: Equilibrium I think is a great piece with great concepts and action and I really like the flick, whereas Ultraviolet is so bad and at times downright campy that it's grown on me and now I really like it, too, as a "guilty pleasure". :)

Nice try at playing the victim, but you need a little more whine to be truly effective. :)


It was a little early in the morning for me to have anymore whine :p

In the future, if I find a Equilibrium HD-DVD on the cheap or once the format war is over I will jump on it.

It wont happen. You just going to have to miss out on a great hd-dvd title.

The Fountain.....................Oh god, OH GOD what a bad awful movie:(

Are you kidding?:eek:
I think the fountain is quite amazing. Lots of symbolism.

Equilibrium kicks all kinds of ass, too :)

Equilibrium I think is a great piece with great concepts and action and I really like the flick, whereas Ultraviolet is so bad and at times downright campy that it's grown on me and now I really like it, too, as a "guilty pleasure". :)
I agree to a point (:p), while Equilibrium cribs much of its ideas from other, vastly more influential sci-fi sources (this is what cheeses off most critics), in terms of entertaining and "cool" hokum, it's much better than the headache-inducing rainbow vomit that is Ultraviolet.

I doubt a major Hollywood studio is going to take a chance on another futuristic project headed by Wimmer after that train wreck.

50 dollar import price is justified just by that right down the middle scene for me

:)

I loved this film after some friends told me about it and pretty soon all of us owned a copy of it on dvd. They would laugh at me though for paying 50 for one film by itself but whatever.

50 dollar import price is justified just by that right down the middle scene for me

:)

I loved this film after some friends told me about it and pretty soon all of us owned a copy of it on dvd. They would laugh at me though for paying 50 for one film by itself but whatever.

Then people need to have some perspective. Everyone Ive shown this film to is wowed by the hd quality and the fact that they have never heard of the movie. Its a solid B+ flick and paying a tank of gas for a hd-dvd isnt that crazy if its good.

Just got this title...it arrived tonight. Can't wait to watch it. Quick question, is there any custom HD DVD-sized artwork out there I can print out?

Thanks!

Yep try http://www.eaprogramming.com/
They have a full section of custom HD covers. Theirs 2 for this movie on in english the other a scaled down version of the DVD sleave you have

Where did you find it? I am dying to get this on HD before it's gone forever!!!

Where did you find it? I am dying to get this on HD before it's gone forever!!!

Good luck. In a week or two, this will be next to impossible to find. In fact, if you find it on Ebay, I'm willing to bet it fetches a $70 price tag.

Where did you find it? I am dying to get this on HD before it's gone forever!!!

HMV.jp still has it in stock.

http://www.hmv.co.jp/product/detail/1288981

heck I'd be more than willing to sell my copy for 50 bucks plus shipping!

heck I'd be more than willing to sell my copy for 50 bucks plus shipping!

Well, now that people know that, you know they'll offer you less.

No. I can't justify a blind buy of an import for fifty bucks, for a film that got 35% at rotten.

But that's me......................Enjoy your buy :)

But it has Christian Bale in it, and we all know that the Japanese love Christian Bale like the Germans love the Hoff (David Hasselhoff).

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&client=firefox-a&channel=s&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial&hs=0Cz&q=the+hoff&btnG=Search

This will be available in Blu-Ray someday (maybe even domestically and not just from the Bale-infatuated Japan) when I get around to getting a player. And maybe Netflix will even buy a few catalog titles if Blu-Ray catches on (unlike their decision to pass on the Zodiac HD DVD. I'm a little more inclined to believe that Netflix will start buying all titles new to Blu-Ray (somewhat veering from their decision to generally not buy any special editions).

HMV.jp still has it in stock.

http://www.hmv.co.jp/product/detail/1288981

I'm in Tokyo and HMV is the only place I found myself a copy from (HMV Shibuya).

if you want this film order it now, it's in short supply even in Japan... it's already an out of print toshiba release.

Well worth the 40-50 dollar pricetag, the film is amazing in HD.

Will be years, easily, if it ever comes to bluray.

on HMV when it says it qualifies for free delivery, is that just in japan?

Where did you find it? I am dying to get this on HD before it's gone forever!!!

Believe it or not I bought it from a trader on high def digest forums for $35 dlvd.

Yep try http://www.eaprogramming.com/
They have a full section of custom HD covers. Theirs 2 for this movie on in english the other a scaled down version of the DVD sleave you have

that's awesome, thanks very much!

on HMV when it says it qualifies for free delivery, is that just in japan?

Yes, delivery is free only within Japan.

There are a couple on Yahoo! Japan at the moment (probably shouldn't of mentioned that?? haha), but using a proxy bidding service that i usually use for buying car parts, by the time you pay their fees for such a small item its well over $50 shipped. Damm i wish i was in Japan!

If anyone can help us get this, let me know.

I am trying to get one for about $40 shipped.

hmv japan is doing 25% off if you buy two titles. Still expensive, but if you want it bad enough...

I'm not much of a movie collector, more of a watcher. I enjoyed Equilibrium, but don't feel like my life would be empty without it.

So...would now be the time to sell it or should I hang onto it? :cool:

Last one sold for over $90 on ebay.

I'm not much of a movie collector, more of a watcher. I enjoyed Equilibrium, but don't feel like my life would be empty without it.

So...would now be the time to sell it or should I hang onto it? :cool:

Last one sold for over $90 on ebay.


$90--wow! Especially when you can get it for less than $60 shipped from HMV in Japan. Then again, there aren't many bargains on eBay.

I'm actually curious to find out just how many copies of this or any other HD DVD title were actually made. That would make my choices of what to sell or keep a little easier.

I'm downloading it now via torrent. It's 1080p an has taken over a week and I'm still only at 93%. Only movie I've ever DL'd tho. I'd buy it if it were readily available and reasonably priced.

I'm downloading it now via torrent. It's 1080p an has taken over a week and I'm still only at 93%. Only movie I've ever DL'd tho. I'd buy it if it were readily available and reasonably priced.

Do you have a HTPC hooked up to your display to play this back on? i don't, so having the actual disc is the only way for me...

Actually HMV was out of stock for a while. So, I have a feeling there are plenty of copies out there. Certainly more than "the bee movie".

Do you have a HTPC hooked up to your display to play this back on? i don't, so having the actual disc is the only way for me...

I have an HDTV to MPEG2 converter that will let me rip it to DVD. I also have my laptop that has a docking station to my TV so I could watch it in 1080p glory.

I'm thinking if I really like this movie, I'll try to get one imported, that way I have a true copy. I want to watch it first before I make a decision. It's too expensive (for me) to a do a blind buy.

There is one on eBay now for $75. He lives near me. I asked him if I could rent it before he shipped it to the buyer. lol I don't expect a reply. :D

That's mine. Hmm, rent to you huh? ;) For what fee? ;)

I really like this movie, but decided to eBay it given its value. I'll use the cash to get more HD DVDs and BDs. I'll re-grab this movie when it comes out on BD; I can wait.

Another perfect example of a catalog title that should have been released in the US, but wasn't. Thanks Miramax!

it figures the sellers and buyers of this movie are probably members of this forum - and have posted in this thread. :eek::D


The torrent is 1080P? The HD DVD says 1080i.

Are they the same source - and if so which one is right?

it figures the sellers and buyers of this movie are probably members of this forum - and have posted in this thread. :eek::D


The torrent is 1080P? The HD DVD says 1080i.

Are they the same source - and if so which one is right?

I have yet to get an HD DVD from Japan that did not say 1080i, but my XA2 spits it out as 1080p. /shrug

It's 1080p according to PowerDVD on my PC.

That's mine. Hmm, rent to you huh? ;) For what fee? ;)

I really like this movie, but decided to eBay it given its value. I'll use the cash to get more HD DVDs and BDs. I'll re-grab this movie when it comes out on BD; I can wait.

It's cool, I was just joking since you were a neighbor. :)

G'luck with that sale.

My torrent is only at 97% now. Maybe by Friday I can actually watch it. :)

Actually HMV was out of stock for a while. So, I have a feeling there are plenty of copies out there. Certainly more than "the bee movie".

Last time I checked, it was in stock.

I popped this in on Sunday and all I can say is wow. Probably the sharpest, most vibrant picture I've seen. And the movie (which I hadn't seen before) is now one of my favorites.

I only have 5.1 surround capability for audio, so I can't comment any further than to say it sound great on my system...which isn't HD capable.

Anyway, it's one of my top 3 HD discs on both formats, and definitely worth a major premium.

I popped this in on Sunday and all I can say is wow. Probably the sharpest, most vibrant picture I've seen. And the movie (which I hadn't seen before) is now one of my favorites.

I only have 5.1 surround capability for audio, so I can't comment any further than to say it sound great on my system...which isn't HD capable.

Anyway, it's one of my top 3 HD discs on both formats, and definitely worth a major premium.

Yup. A disk to have!

I ordered it at HMV because they still list it as available. Dont believe they can deliver, though, because it is marked as having a longer delivery time which could mean its out of stock.

it figures the sellers and buyers of this movie are probably members of this forum - and have posted in this thread. :eek::D


The torrent is 1080P? The HD DVD says 1080i.

Are they the same source - and if so which one is right?

Its 1080p. Mislabeled on the Japan HD DVD cover.

I heard that most japanese HD DVDs are mislabeled as 1080i instead of 1080p. Dunno why.

Mine is supposed to be delivered from HMV by the 15th. It was ordered on the 5th.

We'll see what happens.

Waiting on my copy as well

My brother in Japan commented he saw a few copies in a local video store for about $40 bucks apiece. His comment ? "That seems like alot for just one movie!" I informed him of the demand stateside. Perhaps I'll get him to send me a couple that I can sell off here a close to cost (not looking to screw any AVS members over). I'll see what he says...

Tony has it:

http://xploitedcinema.com/catalog/equilibrium-japanese-release-p-10771.html

Tony has it:

http://xploitedcinema.com/catalog/equilibrium-japanese-release-p-10771.html

wow....price went up $5 since last time he had it in stock.

wow....price went up $5 since last time he had it in stock.

Yen has been getting stronger against the $. The other day they said in the Japanese news on TV that 1$ went below 100 yen for the first time in 13 years.

Tony has it:

http://xploitedcinema.com/catalog/equilibrium-japanese-release-p-10771.html

Just ordered it along with 4 other HD DVDs. :)

...Angelo

Yen has been getting stronger against the $. The other day they said in the Japanese news on TV that 1$ went below 100 yen for the first time in 13 years.

good point, hadn't thought of that. Still worth it at that price the movie friggin' rocks.

Yen has been getting stronger against the $. The other day they said in the Japanese news on TV that 1$ went below 100 yen for the first time in 13 years.

Yeah... we're pretty much getting our ass kicked. :mad:

$49 for Equlibrium is still a decent price for a HTF title.

Christ only knows when we'll see it on Blu-ray. :eek:

I just got an email from HMV. It is out of stock and unknown when they will be getting it in.

Although it was supposed to be in stock when I ordered it on the 5th, they didn't tell me it was out of stock until today- the expected delivery date. Not the best way to do business.
I canceled the order with them and ordered it with Xploited. With shipping it's around the same price.

$49 for Equlibrium is still a decent price for a HTF title.


Considering what I used to pay for Laserdiscs, the price isn't bad.

Just ordered mine. $53.02 shipped. with first class. At this rate they are going to run out fast. I hesitated at the price last time, but I wanted to be sure to get one this time around. The opportunity may not come again. :)

Well, based on the post above, I canceled my order with HMV and ordered with Tony at xploited. Thanks for the tip that HMV is out again, I have yet to receive my email from them.

Just watched this again tonight. First rate movie with a first rate transfer.

For those of you who have seen it:


"NO.......................................................... ............................................................ ..........................................not without incident."

I've ordered 2 from HMV. One for myself and one I'll put up for sale.

Well, based on the post above, I canceled my order with HMV and ordered with Tony at xploited. Thanks for the tip that HMV is out again, I have yet to receive my email from them.

I did the same, but of course it didn't just cancel my order it said "cancellation request" so I guess they have to decide whether to let me cancel or not.

I did the same, but of course it didn't just cancel my order it said "cancellation request" so I guess they have to decide whether to let me cancel or not.

I got an email within 15 minutes last night confirming that my order had actually been canceled.

I can't wait to play this, but I MUST get my new power outlet installed before hand. I am NOT going to watch this movie through tv speakers! Doing so would be much akin to walking on my dreams.

Just ordered mine. $53.02 shipped. with first class. At this rate they are going to run out fast. I hesitated at the price last time, but I wanted to be sure to get one this time around. The opportunity may not come again. :)

Just ordered mine as well for the same price. Can't wait to see this one!!

My torrent d'load was corrupt...it was fate I guess. :D

Guys, I know some of you are going thorough hell trying to obtain this disc. The rewards will be worth it though, truly a magnificent disc of an underated movie.

My status just changed to "shipped" and will go out tomorrow. YES!

Ordered on 3-11 and still in progress.....

Ordered on 3-11 and still in progress.....

I ordered it Saturday morning March 15 and it was shipped on the same day. I would call/email Xploited Cinema about your order.

...Angelo

I ordered mine yesterday and it shipped today. Thanks Tony!!

Now out of stock again.

Now out of stock again.

/sign I was awaiting confirmation of my cancellation from HMV....Oh well still placed the order with Tony.

Now out of stock again.

wow...those went quick!

I ordered IT and BOB: Disc 1 together from HMV on the 11th. I have an estimated delivery date of the 21st. We'll see I guess. :confused:

I ordered IT and BOB: Disc 1 together from HMV on the 11th. I have an estimated delivery date of the 21st. We'll see I guess. :confused:


Check post 213.

Glad I placed my order for Equilibrium with Tony! It should be at my house when I return from work this week :)

Check post 213.

Yeah, I saw that. Like I said, we'll see. It's not like I have any other options at the moment. :confused::(

Yeah, I saw that. Like I said, we'll see. It's not like I have any other options at the moment. :confused::(

Yeah, this is a tough disc to get. Luckily Xploited got it in stock 1 day before I got the email. It made it easy to cancel HMV. It sold out in 3 days.

HMV didn't say it was discontinued, so there's still hope.

Mine arrived today from Xploited. Fast shipping as usual. Great looking PQ!

It was a real PITA to get this title, but also a bit exciting searching around the world for it!

Xploited said it is due to be back in stock on 4/6 and they are taking pre-orders.

Can someone who got one take a pic of the disc and the booket inside. I got my copy (not from exploited) and wanted to see what else (if anything) was to be inside.

Mine arrived today from Xploited. Fast shipping as usual. Great looking PQ!

It was a real PITA to get this title, but also a bit exciting searching around the world for it!

Xploited said it is due to be back in stock on 4/6 and they are taking pre-orders.


Mine came today from Xploited also. Mint condition like usual from them. Thanks Tony!

Got the dreaded email from HMV, back on the hunt.

Mine is apparently at home waiting on me to actually see it (My home and the disc). Hopefully will get a chance to do both tonight :)

There is one on eBay now.....

Ordered mine last night from xploitedcinema.com and got my notification this morning that it has already shipped. Gotta say that Tony at xploited is super fast with his shipping. Very happy.

Eric

Just watched this again tonight. First rate movie with a first rate transfer.

You must be kidding.


The transfer is barely adequate. (oh, still better than DVD, but not by much)
Out of the 120+ HD DVDs (and now 100+ BDs) I would rate it near the bottom. (And I AM a hardcore fan of the movie)
I have it on DVD (2 originals, along with my 1700+ DVDs)

See my post on this movie here - http://www.3dgameman.com/forums/showpost.php?p=653366&postcount=111

EDIT:: Contact me, I may decide to put mine on eBay. (full size pictures upon request, including screenshots, if needed)

Exploited is MAKING a mint off us suckers. Granted the (UK) ABBA I got, was VERY good for what it was.
I do plan on buying more, but that is just my nature (a movie collector)

You must be kidding.


The transfer is barely adequate. (oh, still better than DVD, but not by much)
Out of the 120+ HD DVDs (and now 100+ BDs) I would rate it near the bottom. (And I AM a hardcore fan of the movie)
I have it on DVD (2 originals, along with my 1700+ DVDs)

See my post on this movie here - http://www.3dgameman.com/forums/showpost.php?p=653366&postcount=111

EDIT:: Contact me, I may decide to put mine on eBay. (full size pictures upon request, including screenshots, if needed)

Exploited is MAKING a mint off us suckers. Granted the (UK) ABBA I got, was VERY good for what it was.
I do plan on buying more, but that is just my nature (a movie collector)

I checked HMV Japan, Amazon Japan and other overseas sites and there was maybe a $2-3 difference between them and xploited after shipping and currency conversion so I they're not making a ton of money (though it depends on the cost from their distributor). Any way you cut it, I doubt this movie will be available for purchase for much longer. The distributors will probably cease shipping to retailers and let the stock run dry. I very highly doubt this movie will ever see a domestic blu-ray release.

You must be kidding.


The transfer is barely adequate. (oh, still better than DVD, but not by much)
Out of the 120+ HD DVDs (and now 100+ BDs) I would rate it near the bottom. (And I AM a hardcore fan of the movie)
I have it on DVD (2 originals, along with my 1700+ DVDs)

See my post on this movie here - http://www.3dgameman.com/forums/showpost.php?p=653366&postcount=111

EDIT:: Contact me, I may decide to put mine on eBay. (full size pictures upon request, including screenshots, if needed)

Exploited is MAKING a mint off us suckers. Granted the (UK) ABBA I got, was VERY good for what it was.
I do plan on buying more, but that is just my nature (a movie collector)

Xploited's prices have been very competitive, you clearly need to do a bit more research before making claims about their prices. Equilibrium cost 5040 yen in many Japanese shops when it was still available, and around 4500 yen in most stores that sold it with some discount.

Also the PQ is very good in my opinion, definitely nowhere near the bottom of my 335 HD DVDs + 73 BDs.

You must be kidding.


The transfer is barely adequate. (oh, still better than DVD, but not by much)
Out of the 120+ HD DVDs (and now 100+ BDs) I would rate it near the bottom. (And I AM a hardcore fan of the movie)
I have it on DVD (2 originals, along with my 1700+ DVDs)

See my post on this movie here - http://www.3dgameman.com/forums/showpost.php?p=653366&postcount=111

EDIT:: Contact me, I may decide to put mine on eBay. (full size pictures upon request, including screenshots, if needed)

Exploited is MAKING a mint off us suckers. Granted the (UK) ABBA I got, was VERY good for what it was.
I do plan on buying more, but that is just my nature (a movie collector)

you've got to be kidding???!!!??? I watched this and A/B'd it with the DVD (R1). This movie is a kick ass increase from the DVD. The DVD looked like vaseline was all over the screen. The HD DVD kicked it's a$$ both PQ and AQ wise. A nice transfer for a low budget movie.

you've got to be kidding???!!!??? I watched this and A/B'd it with the DVD (R1). This movie is a kick ass increase from the DVD. The DVD looked like vaseline was all over the screen. The HD DVD kicked it's a$$ both PQ and AQ wise. A nice transfer for a low budget movie.

Of course your right. It is major step up in PQ. Brian is trolling...plain and simple.
His comments defy rationality and are absurd.

I got it, and I definitely don't feel bad for spending 50 bucks on it. WELL WORTH IT!! If you like the movie, you will LOVE seeing it in HD.

It's not one of the best HD transfers in my collection but it is a real step up from SD.

Of course your right. It is major step up in PQ. Brian is trolling...plain and simple.
His comments defy rationality and are absurd.
Sorry you feel that way.

To the fellows saying I am complaining about exploited prices???
WHERE DID I COMPLAIN.
I stated it incorrectly, as they are not making a mint, my point is that the movie (once again, I am a huge fan) is way overpriced at 50.00 (for any seller)
Exploited prices are very reasonable, for comparisons sake for other imports.

And I DID say the PQ and AQ is a step up (as all my HD DVDs as well BDs are).

Where you get off saying I am trolling is just plain idiotic.
But nice to know, the truth comes out from fellows like yourself.