Shaun of the Dead (R1) - Any reviews?

Firon · 12-16-04, 11:34 AM

I haven't been able to dig up any reviews of the R1 Shaun of the Dead to be released next week. Anyone get their hands on a copy or know of any reviews of the R1 (or, better yet, R1 vs R2)? Thanks!

G. Noel Gross · 12-16-04, 11:51 AM

Review copies were slow in coming. Should see 'em soon.

wennma01 · 12-16-04, 12:04 PM

dvd.ign.com had an exclusive deleted scene yesterday and said that the review will be up some time today

milo bloom · 12-16-04, 08:20 PM

Is the release next week? I saw this at Wal Mart tonite. Didn't grab it, had to pay for prescriptions.

Dai · 12-16-04, 08:48 PM

I think street date is the 21st???

SPiRAL · 12-16-04, 10:17 PM

I rented it yesterday. It has some nice features. There are 2 episodes of " Trisha " ( the talk show playing on some background tv's ) , zombie photos, a US trailer, etc. The menus are cool, it's animated spots of The Winchester ( pub ) . The movie is crisp, and the sound is fine to me. It's worth purchasing IMHO.

MahatmaPetey · 12-17-04, 12:34 AM

Haven't gone through the extras yet, but the movie looked good on my crappy tv.

Rammsteinfan · 12-17-04, 12:55 AM

loved the film and cant wait till next week. The only thing that sucks is the zombie commentary isnt on there but im sure it isnt a big loss.

Hamburger3 · 12-17-04, 06:42 AM

Its the best one of the 4 commentary tracks on the R2 version.

G. Noel Gross · 12-17-04, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by milo bloom

Didn't grab it, had to pay for prescriptions.

That's the saddest quote ever.

I checked the disc out last night. It'll come Highly Recommended in my next column. It'll also rank among the top 5 of my year-end Best of Schlock list.

steebo777 · 12-17-04, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G. Noel Gross

That's the saddest quote ever.

I checked the disc out last night. It'll come Highly Recommended in my next column. It'll also rank among the top 5 of my year-end Best of Schlock list.

Awesome!!! That is some very comforting news. I guess you could've said the disc itself is worse than Highlander: DC with only Dolby 1.0 and I'd still get it

taronga · 12-17-04, 09:31 AM

http://dvd.ign.com/articles/574/574032p1.html

Despite what they say, the R2 release was only one disc. In addition to the two missing commentaries, it sounds like Lucy Davis's video diary is also gone. On the R2 there was also another video diary with two zombie extras. That may be gone as well. I don't remember Casting Tapes. That may be new for R1. From TV Bits, the Jeremy Thompson interview got the ax. He's the "removing the head or destroying the brain" newscaster from the film. You see part of the interview at the end of the film, this was the full thing. Lastly, the trailers section sounds different. The R2 had the official teaser, official trailer, Fright Fest 2003 teaser and TV spots. This review only mentions the theatrical trailer.

Judging from this review, I'd say most fans will be happy enough with the region 1. The best bits all made it over the pond, but if you have multiregion capability, by all means, import.

Brent L · 12-17-04, 09:36 AM

That IGN review is just pathetic.

kms_md · 12-17-04, 10:34 AM

will keep my r2.

kms

buckeyefan · 12-17-04, 10:34 AM

http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htfo...hreadid=220267

12-16-04, 11:34 AM	#1
Firon Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 51	Shaun of the Dead (R1) - Any reviews? I haven't been able to dig up any reviews of the R1 Shaun of the Dead to be released next week. Anyone get their hands on a copy or know of any reviews of the R1 (or, better yet, R1 vs R2)? Thanks!

12-16-04, 11:51 AM	#2
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12-17-04, 09:31 AM	#12
taronga Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: KY Posts: 367	R1 vs R2 http://dvd.ign.com/articles/574/574032p1.html Despite what they say, the R2 release was only one disc. In addition to the two missing commentaries, it sounds like Lucy Davis's video diary is also gone. On the R2 there was also another video diary with two zombie extras. That may be gone as well. I don't remember Casting Tapes. That may be new for R1. From TV Bits, the Jeremy Thompson interview got the ax. He's the "removing the head or destroying the brain" newscaster from the film. You see part of the interview at the end of the film, this was the full thing. Lastly, the trailers section sounds different. The R2 had the official teaser, official trailer, Fright Fest 2003 teaser and TV spots. This review only mentions the theatrical trailer. Judging from this review, I'd say most fans will be happy enough with the region 1. The best bits all made it over the pond, but if you have multiregion capability, by all means, import. Last edited by taronga; 12-17-04 at 09:38 AM.

12-16-04, 12:04 PM	#3
wennma01 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 605	dvd.ign.com had an exclusive deleted scene yesterday and said that the review will be up some time today

12-16-04, 08:48 PM	#5
Dai Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 286	I think street date is the 21st???

12-16-04, 10:17 PM	#6
SPiRAL DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: May 2003 Location: Los Angeles , California Posts: 3,469	I rented it yesterday. It has some nice features. There are 2 episodes of " Trisha " ( the talk show playing on some background tv's ) , zombie photos, a US trailer, etc. The menus are cool, it's animated spots of The Winchester ( pub ) . The movie is crisp, and the sound is fine to me. It's worth purchasing IMHO.

12-17-04, 12:34 AM	#7
MahatmaPetey Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Oakland Posts: 495	Haven't gone through the extras yet, but the movie looked good on my crappy tv.

12-17-04, 06:42 AM	#9
Hamburger3 Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: UK Posts: 146	Its the best one of the 4 commentary tracks on the R2 version.

12-17-04, 09:36 AM	#13
Brent L DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Upstate, SC Posts: 13,190	That IGN review is just pathetic. __________________ "Would I rather be feared or loved? Ummm, easy, both. I want people to be afraid of how much they love me."

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kms_md DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: May 2002 Location: waiting for forum.dvdtalk.com ... Posts: 2,755	will keep my r2. kms __________________ recursive - adj. see recursive

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