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post #151 of 295
3/8/09 at 7:08pm
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Originally Posted by geocab View Post

Quick question on the Transporters, in the US release the list says, "theatrical", but both the Japanese and French releases do not. Does this mean that both the French and Japanese versions of both movies are uncut?

I want to buy the uncut versions of these movies and can't decide if I should buy the French or Japanese versions, this is why I ask.

http://www.dvdcompare.net/comparison....php?fid=10265

http://www.dvdcompare.net/comparison....php?fid=10220

Looks like the French and Japanese are nearly identical, except audio and French extras may be PAL. Both Uncut. I can say the Japanese releases looks incredible. They had a slightly more natural color, not quite as yellow/orange saturated as the US releases. It was still slightly over saturated though. The Japanese are high bitrate AVC, often in the upper 30-40Mbps. I think the Japanese releases are reference, both PQ and AQ.

I have no idea how the French releases compare PQ wise to either.

Edit: someone had noted the French releases were low bitrate AVC and exactly 24fps and not the usual 23.97fps. Also they do have PAL extras.
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post #152 of 295
3/8/09 at 9:31pm
Thanks for the info, it sounds like the Japanese release would be the way to go, but when I placed in the cart at Amazon.jp, the price shipped came to $85! I can't justify that.
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post #153 of 295
3/19/09 at 12:27pm
Hi - anyone own this version? Lossless or Lossy audio? Thx.

Training Day UK (Warner) - VC-1, Region Free.
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post #154 of 295
3/26/09 at 8:53pm
So, when will Johnny Mnemonic on bluray be out in the US?

I want it pretty bad but I've seen the Japan version for almost $50 online and that seems a bit steep for a disc that should be closer to $20 or $25.

Any word on the US release date yet? thanks
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post #155 of 295
3/28/09 at 2:33pm
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Originally Posted by DaBigKahuna View Post

Hi - anyone own this version? Lossless or Lossy audio? Thx.

Training Day UK (Warner) - VC-1, Region Free.

Hiya - I have this version. it's standard 5.1 Dolby Digital I'm afraid - lossy.
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post #156 of 295
4/17/09 at 8:08am
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Been awhile, bump this back up...
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post #157 of 295
4/19/09 at 4:12am
U-571
US Blu-ray has DNR applied.
HD DVD has better picture quality but is DD+

Same deal as "The Thing".
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post #158 of 295
4/19/09 at 4:29am
Is there anyone out there with the UK/BBC version of the newly released Pride and Prejudice Blu-ray who can verify that the soundtrack is in fact DTS-HD MA? That's what the back of the box says, but a poster on another forum said it was actually High Resolution, not Master Audio (implying the back of the box is wrong). My follow-up queries and e-mails have gone unanswered.

Thanks in advance for your help - anyone. Just let me know which codec is actually being decoded by your player/receiver. I'm seriously this close to making a purchase from amazon.co.uk, but need to have this issue resolved.
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post #159 of 295
4/27/09 at 9:54am
Are there any releases of Sleepy Hollow that look half way decent? I compared the dvd in my HDA2 to the BD last night and while the BD was a bit sharper it had a laundry list of problems that made it arguably worse looking than the dvd. I know this is old news but was wondering if any of the imports got better treatment.
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post #160 of 295
4/27/09 at 5:40pm
I haven't seen it but the recent Japanese release from Kadokawa appears to be a new encode with lossless audio.
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post #161 of 295
4/27/09 at 10:29pm
i got the Sweeny Todd steelbook yesterday and I noticed that it was released by Warner and the US version is Dreamworks released. Are there any big differences other than that?
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post #162 of 295
4/28/09 at 7:11pm
I thought about No Country for The Old Men the lastest version was the great BD.
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post #163 of 295
5/12/09 at 2:33am
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Originally Posted by Bryan Beckman View Post

Is there anyone out there with the UK/BBC version of the newly released Pride and Prejudice Blu-ray who can verify that the soundtrack is in fact DTS-HD MA? That's what the back of the box says, but a poster on another forum said it was actually High Resolution, not Master Audio (implying the back of the box is wrong). My follow-up queries and e-mails have gone unanswered.

Thanks in advance for your help - anyone. Just let me know which codec is actually being decoded by your player/receiver. I'm seriously this close to making a purchase from amazon.co.uk, but need to have this issue resolved.

The soundtrack on the UK version is DTS-HD High Resolution, not MA. I own the UK disc and checked it. The back of the cover just states "DTS HD" by the way. I also noticed that many reviews and forum members in several forums give (most likely unintentional) wrong information on this subject...
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post #164 of 295
5/12/09 at 2:47am
Coming uk BD version of Trainspotting?
Any differences to the Japanese version BD?
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post #165 of 295
5/12/09 at 8:05am
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Yeah, thanks. I have an AUS copy coming my way right now. [IMG]http://www.*****************/trafficreport/img/3721/k08t1221bbuq/gdsmile.gif[/IMG]

I just got my AUS. I'm very excited with it.
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post #166 of 295
5/12/09 at 8:38am
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i got the Sweeny Todd steelbook yesterday and I noticed that it was released by Warner and the US version is Dreamworks released. Are there any big differences other than that?

They're completely different discs, actually. The UK Warner version has a higher-bitrate video encode (go figure) compared to the US Paramount release, and has 16/48 TrueHD instead of 24/48 TrueHD (not that that even matters). Nobody seems to be able to see or hear any differences one way or the other, though.

I think that the only other notable difference would be a slight difference in the selection of special features. If I recall correctly, each has one featurette that the other doesn't and the US version has the theatrical trailer as well.

I do love my steelbook of this one.
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post #167 of 295
5/12/09 at 9:17am
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Originally Posted by jd213 View Post

I haven't seen it but the recent Japanese release from Kadokawa appears to be a new encode with lossless audio.

Anyone pick up this release of Sleepy Hollow? I might be interested in importing it if that weird digital noise present in the US release was not there.
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post #168 of 295
5/13/09 at 10:39pm
I would also be interested in the question above.
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post #169 of 295
5/13/09 at 10:42pm
Whats the best version of trainspotting thats out?
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post #170 of 295
5/26/09 at 6:19am
Can anyone tell me what the best versions are for trainspotting?????

Theres a uk disc, and apperantly two versions in america, anyone know which one looks the best.
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post #171 of 295
5/26/09 at 7:31am
I think there are only two releases out so far, Japanese and Canadian. The UK disc is out soon, so I would wait for that to see if they've managed to do something decent with it (I doubt it though, probably just a quick cash-in on the Danny Boyle name after the success of Slumdog.)
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post #172 of 295
5/26/09 at 1:30pm
U.K / German version of X-MEN TRILOGY features PIP, slightly more extras and ain't Region Coded.
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post #173 of 295
5/26/09 at 1:53pm
afaik the optimum UK disc of terminator 2 has said to have slightly better PQ than the japanese edition
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post #174 of 295
5/26/09 at 4:21pm
I have a friend in Australia asking to purchase a BR for me as a present. What do you all recommend? Looking at the list on page 1, I was thinking of Welcome to the Jungle. Or, is there a title only released in Australia that is not available in the US yet that's worth getting?

Thanks!
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post #175 of 295
5/26/09 at 8:11pm
Casino Royale Japan version BD,the picture was more saturated and razor sharper,also Transformers BD.
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post #176 of 295
5/29/09 at 9:04am
Does anyone know whether the Kinowelt release of 1408 is better than the US/Dutch versions? I can seem to find squat anywhere.
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post #177 of 295
6/2/09 at 8:09am
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Originally Posted by Murilo View Post

Can anyone tell me what the best versions are for trainspotting?????

Theres a uk disc, and apperantly two versions in america, anyone know which one looks the best.

Updated OP with Trainspotting.
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post #178 of 295
6/2/09 at 9:57am
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Casino Royale Japan version BD,the picture was more saturated and razor sharper,also Transformers BD.

Really, I'm under the impression both Sony and Paramount use the same enconde worldwide.

Well I have both the US and Japanese version of these movies so I'll check latter.

The one I did check was Iron Man because they are from different companies (Paramount US x Sony JP) and I believe the Sony SP version is slightly better.
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post #179 of 295
6/2/09 at 10:01am
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Originally Posted by deltasun View Post

I have a friend in Australia asking to purchase a BR for me as a present. What do you all recommend? Looking at the list on page 1, I was thinking of Welcome to the Jungle. Or, is there a title only released in Australia that is not available in the US yet that's worth getting?

Thanks!

The Descent Australian version is much better and more accurate than the US one, specially the new MPG-2 version.

If that's not for you I'd recommend The Deer Hunter (not available in the US) or American Pshycho, The Punisher are also better than the US version.

No Country for Old Men features a similar encode but a PCM 48/24 audio track.

Welcome To The Jungle is also superior to the US version in terms of PQ.
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post #180 of 295
6/2/09 at 11:28am
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Originally Posted by AlexBC View Post

Really, I'm under the impression both Sony and Paramount use the same enconde worldwide.

Well I have both the US and Japanese version of these movies so I'll check latter.

The one I did check was Iron Man because they are from different companies (Paramount US x Sony JP) and I believe the Sony SP version is slightly better.

I'd love to here your findings. Also any specifics about Iron Man US vs. JP. My experience with Sony JP HD/BD has been excellent. They put out quality movies.
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