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Old 08-28-04, 12:39 PM
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Road to Perdition (DTS or HBO Documentary)

The title says it all. What I want to know is it worth it get the dd5.1 just for the 25 minute documentary? Apparently it's the only thing that was left off of the DTS release. Thanks.
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I always say that the MOVIE is the most important part of the DVD. How often will you watch that doc compared to the movie? I say go DTS and don't look back.
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Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. I read in a review that the documentary is pretty good. Can anybody give some input that's seen it? Thanks.
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Originally posted by Novasonic
Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. I read in a review that the documentary is pretty good. Can anybody give some input that's seen it? Thanks.
The review is decent to watch once. The DTS track is very good and can be used every time you watch the film. Go for the DTS.
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I have the DD with the Documentary. Not having heard the DTS track I can't compare the two. However, the DD track is very good, if not excellent in its own right.
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Soon after you pick it up they will release a new version that contains both.
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I thought it had a great DTS track.
Spoiler:
When Hanks unloads the tommygun in front of his son it sounded fantastic.
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I'd go with the Documentary. I always prefer additional content, insight into the film and reference for years to come, rather than an audio track that is maybe 5-10% better on top end systems.

Go with the Doc.
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Originally posted by buckee1
I have the DD with the Documentary. Not having heard the DTS track I can't compare the two. However, the DD track is very good, if not excellent in its own right.
What did you think of the documentary?
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Originally posted by Novasonic
What did you think of the documentary?
I have'nt watched the disc for a while but I remember quite liking the documentary.
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I'd also vote for the documentary. Unless you have a large home theater system DTS is overrated, and I recall the doco being quite good.
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The documentary is excellent, although I doubt I'd watch it again. I still prefer extra content over sound, so I say go with the doc.
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Love this.

Was just goofing around at work and found out that Japan has the dts AND the documentary all on one disc. Nothing was dropped.

Why does R1 suck sometimes?? I'll never know.
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Figures...

Old thread! But, while I'm here, I've owned both versions and I kept the DTS... The doc, while interesting, was a one time thing. The DTS track is nice.

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