Battle Royale 1/2
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Battle Royale 1/2
I'm looking into getting one of the various Battle Royale 1/2 version out but with the many choices I'm having a hard time figuring out which are the ones to look out for -- and surprisingly there is not much in the archived posts.... Only real requirement is that its R0/NTSC, otherwise I want the best picture/sound/extras avaliable. Just nothing OOP, unless they arent too hard to track down.
Also tips on where to find it would be great.
Also tips on where to find it would be great.
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Unfortunately, no one version does the trick.
http://www.battleroyalefilm.net/video/index.html
http://www.dvd-basen.dk/uk/home.php3...=ok®ion=%25
http://www.dvdcompare.net/comparisons/film.php?fid=1550
That should help, should you have any other questions, feel free to ask.
http://www.battleroyalefilm.net/video/index.html
http://www.dvd-basen.dk/uk/home.php3...=ok®ion=%25
http://www.dvdcompare.net/comparisons/film.php?fid=1550
That should help, should you have any other questions, feel free to ask.
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No kidding. I've seen people with 3 different versions of the original film.
1. The Tartan Theatrical Cut (For obvious reasons)
2. The Tartan Collector's Edition SV Set (Be it tin or DTS, for the subtitled extras, though the film itself has ghosting issues.)
3. The Starmax Special Edition (For the extended cut, with proper video quality. Without proper english subs on the added scenes!)
If you haven't seen the film, i'd go with 1. You can always get the others later if you really want them. They are only required viewing if you are a hardcore fan.
1. The Tartan Theatrical Cut (For obvious reasons)
2. The Tartan Collector's Edition SV Set (Be it tin or DTS, for the subtitled extras, though the film itself has ghosting issues.)
3. The Starmax Special Edition (For the extended cut, with proper video quality. Without proper english subs on the added scenes!)
If you haven't seen the film, i'd go with 1. You can always get the others later if you really want them. They are only required viewing if you are a hardcore fan.
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Lots of discussion in this thread from earlier this year ....
http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/showthr...hreadid=338704
http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/showthr...hreadid=338704
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There's so much stuff out there... lemme sum up my experience. I own/owned the Tartan R0/NTSC theatrical cut and the Starmax extended cut. The Starmax transfer is the better of the two, but the subs are very annoying to me... it looks like they're constantly in ALL BOLD SCRIPT.
But, more than that, I despise the new scenes, so much that they nearly ruin the movie for me. My advice is to get the original theatrical cut and don't look back. I know, I know... curiosity got the better of me, and I bought the extended Starmax version... but I traded it away immediately after viewing it the first time.
But, more than that, I despise the new scenes, so much that they nearly ruin the movie for me. My advice is to get the original theatrical cut and don't look back. I know, I know... curiosity got the better of me, and I bought the extended Starmax version... but I traded it away immediately after viewing it the first time.
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i'm in agreement with richard, but i came to the conclusion the other way around. bought the tartan 2 disc directors cut first. loved the film. watched it 8 times. then i got the tartan theatrical ntsc cut and haven't looked back since. more isn't always better.
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SRotblat,
Having just watched "BRII" this evening (it is not available in a Region 0 / NTSC version, by the way), I'm actually going to throw in a vote for the Region 0 / NTSC Korean Director's Cut of the original "BR"....it's available for $23.99 at yesasia.com. They have several other versions as well.
Good luck!
Having just watched "BRII" this evening (it is not available in a Region 0 / NTSC version, by the way), I'm actually going to throw in a vote for the Region 0 / NTSC Korean Director's Cut of the original "BR"....it's available for $23.99 at yesasia.com. They have several other versions as well.
Good luck!
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Originally posted by Mao
SRotblat,
Having just watched "BRII" this evening (it is not available in a Region 0 / NTSC version, by the way), I'm actually going to throw in a vote for the Region 0 / NTSC Korean Director's Cut of the original "BR"....it's available for $23.99 at yesasia.com. They have several other versions as well.
Good luck!
SRotblat,
Having just watched "BRII" this evening (it is not available in a Region 0 / NTSC version, by the way), I'm actually going to throw in a vote for the Region 0 / NTSC Korean Director's Cut of the original "BR"....it's available for $23.99 at yesasia.com. They have several other versions as well.
Good luck!
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Originally posted by Mao
SRotblat,
Having just watched "BRII" this evening (it is not available in a Region 0 / NTSC version, by the way)
SRotblat,
Having just watched "BRII" this evening (it is not available in a Region 0 / NTSC version, by the way)
http://www.battleroyalefilm.net/video/br2.html#korea
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Originally posted by clckworang
As others have pointed out, there is a Region 0, NTSC version of Battle Royale 2. In fact, I own one (even though I kind of wish I didn't, not nearly as good as the first).
As others have pointed out, there is a Region 0, NTSC version of Battle Royale 2. In fact, I own one (even though I kind of wish I didn't, not nearly as good as the first).
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Originally posted by DrGerbil
Either way you go... good luck! I'd avoid the extended cut of the film as a first experience, since the added scenes are detrimental to the film's pacing.
Either way you go... good luck! I'd avoid the extended cut of the film as a first experience, since the added scenes are detrimental to the film's pacing.
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Originally posted by cultshock
Actually the extended version was my first experience with the film. And believe it or not, it's still my only experience. I bought the Starmax Korean version when it first came out. I really like the film and think the disc looks and sounds great, and have watched the film several times, but I have yet to see the original theatrical version! I will have to pick up the Tartan disc one of these days, because after all the talk here, I'm very curious as to how that cut compares.
Actually the extended version was my first experience with the film. And believe it or not, it's still my only experience. I bought the Starmax Korean version when it first came out. I really like the film and think the disc looks and sounds great, and have watched the film several times, but I have yet to see the original theatrical version! I will have to pick up the Tartan disc one of these days, because after all the talk here, I'm very curious as to how that cut compares.
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http://www.hkflix.com/xq/asp/filmID....qx/details.htm
has anyone picked up this version? i am mainly concerned about the subtitles and how they are with this version.
has anyone picked up this version? i am mainly concerned about the subtitles and how they are with this version.
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Originally Posted by Rypro 525
http://www.hkflix.com/xq/asp/filmID....qx/details.htm
has anyone picked up this version? i am mainly concerned about the subtitles and how they are with this version.
has anyone picked up this version? i am mainly concerned about the subtitles and how they are with this version.
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Originally Posted by manicsounds
Battle Royale 2 will still be a bad movie
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I originally bought the R3 years ago when it was first released. I was curious about the extended cut and when it was posted here that Amazon.UK had the tin mispriced for $18 shipped I bought it. Even though I didn't like it as much after viewing it; I still thought it was a good deal. I'm glad I didn't pass it up because the extras were pretty good and the only scene I'd keep is the flashback to the crazy girl's childhood. No wonder she was so f*cked up.
I've been meaning to replace the R3 with an anamorphic version since it looks terrible on my 16X9 monitor; is the one being discussed here (R0 NTSC) a good replacement?
I've been meaning to replace the R3 with an anamorphic version since it looks terrible on my 16X9 monitor; is the one being discussed here (R0 NTSC) a good replacement?
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OK, just to confirm, is this the theatrical version of Battle Royale? I'm interested in (finally) picking up this film and it seems from the discussion here that theatrical cut is the way to go. Plus, that's a nice price (though I'm sure there are additional charges).
Also, it does not say anamorphic so should I assume it isn't?
Also, it does not say anamorphic so should I assume it isn't?
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OK, just to confirm, is this the theatrical version of Battle Royale? I'm interested in (finally) picking up this film and it seems from the discussion here that theatrical cut is the way to go. Plus, that's a nice price (though I'm sure there are additional charges).
Also, it does not say anamorphic so should I assume it isn't?
Also, it does not say anamorphic so should I assume it isn't?