Which version of In the Mood for Love would you go for?

Krug · 12-06-01, 04:53 AM

Which version of Wong Kar Wai's In the Mood for Love will you settle for?

lostatmidnight · 12-06-01, 11:27 AM

I have the R2 French edition and think its beautiful with no reason to upgrade to any Criterion edition....What more could Criterion do but a commentary?

Fielding Mellish · 12-06-01, 02:15 PM

Without a region-free player, the Criterion version seems to be a no-brainer.

Hannibal · 12-06-01, 03:13 PM

Heads up..there will be a NEW Mei Ah (Hong Kong/NTSC) "Special Edition AC3/DTS" to be released this month Cat. Number [DVD(488)] Not sure on spec though since NTSC no PAL speed up.

jtkv · 12-06-01, 06:05 PM

I have the French release, and will pickup the Criterion R1 version also, just to have an R1 NTSC copy, as I am in Canada

It will be interesting to see the specs for the Mei Ah Special Edition. It could be the French version converted to NTSC/R0
But if it's just a transfer from PAL to NTSC, the speedup will still be there. Mei Ah does not exactly have a good track record for DVD releases...

Prabably safer to wait for Criterion's release

J.T.

Kevin8284 · 12-06-01, 06:20 PM

I have a silght suspicion there would be a special edition especially after I read about an All-region edition in City Entertainment Magazine from Hong Kong. Then right now I just saw a picture of the All-region DVD(From Tartan)for sale for 210 HK dollars in Hong Kong in the "Next Magazine" also from Hong Kong. I just hope this is for real because I am definitely gonna look for it when I go back for Christmas.

Ju|ian · 12-06-01, 08:51 PM

ummm.. there is no R3 version.. the HK version is R0 and so is the Korean one

CJayBlair · 12-07-01, 01:07 AM

I currently have the less than stellar Hong Kong version, but since I have the French version on the way, I guess that would get my vote. If it's as good as I've been reading, I doubt I'll bother with the Criterion version even if it is NTSC with no speedup problem. Since purchasing my Malata I've been watching so many PAL discs that I've become use to the speedup.

Oopium · 12-10-01, 06:25 AM

Is there a release date for the Criterion version or/and the Mei Ah SE?

Robbert · 12-10-01, 01:23 PM

The Criterion will be released 26-02-2002.

garmonbozia · 12-12-01, 05:39 PM

I currently have the Korean release but will get the Criterion when it comes out.

Trigger · 07-14-02, 08:46 PM

Looks pretty sweet - comes out in 2 days.
link

Region 3
Cantonese Dolby Digital 5.0, Cantonese Dolby Digital 2.0
English, Korean, Traditional Chinese Subtitles
Anamorphic Widescreen

Making-of, Interviews, Gallery, Electronic Press Kit, Director's Movies, Hong Kong In the 1960s, Cast & Crew Info, TV Spots

The case looks cool too...

young · 07-14-02, 09:06 PM

it looks like a sweet set but i'm happy w/ the criterion copy. the korean version of jin-roh is pretty cool too but i can't afford either.

btw, how is krdvd? i go to their website but the checkout is down. i normally get my movies from mr kwang but his prices went up...

Trigger · 07-14-02, 09:54 PM

Prices are great, but you have to deal with ordering via email and using paypal to pay. I've placed a large order with them and I'm happy with it - I'm placing another large order soon.

chucky7 · 07-15-02, 04:28 AM

You might wanna get it from where it came from

from here
you can get the R3 HK SE version with dts 5.1 if you understand Chinese

Trigger · 07-15-02, 05:10 AM

I have the R2 french one, just thought some people would like to know this is available... it looks like a Tin, so some people might jump on it for that reason. They make awesome DVDs in Korea. I had the original Mei Ah DVD and it sucked. I'm sure the newer one is better, but it can't be as good as the French one I have or this one.

chucky7 · 07-15-02, 05:46 AM

It's all about the Tin case... man~~~

Well, I would not consider the French version since it doesn't even have Mandarin subtitles on it.

Even though I can't understand French, I believe the supplementary stuff for the French version is the same with that of the newer R3 HK version. After all, this movie IS from HK

Plus, the HK version has dts 5.1 and it is much cheaper than the French version.

Sure the Korean Tin looks nice and fully loaded and is not overly priced, but it still does not have dts not to mention having to deal with paypal.

I am sure any of these versions would be good alternatives for the R1 criterion version, which received rave reviews.

wildzero84 · 07-17-02, 04:21 PM

where can i still get the R2 French SE from?? i looked everywhere online but it looks like its OOP

someone please help!

oh, and how do ya order frm krdvd.com? i mean they don't have an "add to cart" option or anything and how's(& how much are) their shipping rates??

DeepRedInferno · 07-18-02, 01:02 AM

krdvd is working on puting up a new site with ordering options, it should be up soon, i talked to them via e-mail and they said they are working a few bugs out.

if you e-mail them you can get shipping rates, and they send you a total back then you send them money via paypal and they send your dvds.

i would wait a couple days and see if they get the new site up.

gopeglegs! · 08-09-02, 07:08 PM

Here's another reputable place (from what I've heard):

http://www.dvd.co.kr/good_view.asp?gd=S0207030001

The website has the release for 2002.08.14 ~ 2002.08.21.

enoque · 08-10-02, 01:24 AM

don't you need a resident registration number that only a korean citizen has to register with www.dvd.co.kr to order with them?

gopeglegs! · 08-11-02, 07:41 PM

Yeah, you may be right.

Grizzly · 09-26-04, 01:57 PM

i was going to buy the UK 2-disc set, because DVD Beaver's review suggested that the transfer on the Criterion release isn't as good as it should be compared to the R2.. but now i'm reading conflicting reviews, some suggesting the UK release only has a 2.0 audio track, others saying it's a 5.1 like the not-available French 2-disc set.. can anyone confirm that the UK release only has a 2.0 track?

Njål · 09-26-04, 03:07 PM

The UK 2-disc release is just a port of the French 2-disc.
As for which one looks better, I suspect it will be more up to what your display is calibrated for, PAL or NTSC, or, if you have separate calibrations memories for each, where you did it best.
I have both the French 2-disc release and the Criterion release, and while I haven't done any direct AB-test, my impression is that the French is marginally closer to what I saw in the cinema.

Daniel Windsor · 09-26-04, 05:01 PM

Why is this now a poll? There are several countries in Region 2 and several (multiple) versions of the Region 2 disc. This poll is therefore useless if the options remain the same

There are 2 releases in the UK.

Get the 2 disc. It has a sumptious image. Stunning.

If you want beautiful packaging to go with it, get the French set (there are 3 and 2 are now rare (both 2 discers).

The UK 2 disc is a direct port of the French set (minus the fancy packagaing).

Wonderful film.

View Poll Results: Which version of In The Mood for Love would you want?
The R1 Criteron version	38	69.09%
The R2 2 Disc versions [either, French]	15	27.27%
Just the single disc R2 for me [French]	0	0%
The R3 works fine for me [Korean]	0	0%
The Region 2 UK 1 disc	0	0%
The Region 2 UK 1 disc	0	0%
The Region 2 Italian version	1	1.82%
The Region 1 Canadian version	0	0%
The Region 4 Australian	1	1.82%
Voters: 55. You may not vote on this poll

12-06-01, 04:53 AM	#1
Krug DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Thoradin Posts: 1,468	Which version of In the Mood for Love would you go for? Which version of Wong Kar Wai's In the Mood for Love will you settle for?

12-06-01, 11:27 AM	#2
lostatmidnight DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: The Sky Above PA Posts: 1,205	I have the R2 French edition and think its beautiful with no reason to upgrade to any Criterion edition....What more could Criterion do but a commentary? __________________ Somewhere Ever Closer To The Edge

12-06-01, 03:13 PM	#4
Hannibal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Chicago Posts: 467	News from asian dvd guide Heads up..there will be a NEW Mei Ah (Hong Kong/NTSC) "Special Edition AC3/DTS" to be released this month Cat. Number [DVD(488)] Not sure on spec though since NTSC no PAL speed up. __________________ "It makes me mad when people say I turned and ran like a scared rabbit. Maybe it was like an angry rabbit, who was running to go fight in another fight, away from the first fight."

12-06-01, 06:20 PM	#6
Kevin8284 Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: in a 2.35:1 Aspect Ratio Posts: 66	I have a silght suspicion there would be a special edition especially after I read about an All-region edition in City Entertainment Magazine from Hong Kong. Then right now I just saw a picture of the All-region DVD(From Tartan)for sale for 210 HK dollars in Hong Kong in the "Next Magazine" also from Hong Kong. I just hope this is for real because I am definitely gonna look for it when I go back for Christmas. __________________ "It must not rain at Indian Wells"

12-06-01, 02:15 PM	#3
Fielding Mellish DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: May 2000 Location: A secret rebel stronghold in the Republic of San Marcos Posts: 2,202	Without a region-free player, the Criterion version seems to be a no-brainer.

12-06-01, 06:05 PM	#5
jtkv Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 220	I have the French release, and will pickup the Criterion R1 version also, just to have an R1 NTSC copy, as I am in Canada It will be interesting to see the specs for the Mei Ah Special Edition. It could be the French version converted to NTSC/R0 But if it's just a transfer from PAL to NTSC, the speedup will still be there. Mei Ah does not exactly have a good track record for DVD releases... Prabably safer to wait for Criterion's release J.T.

12-06-01, 08:51 PM	#7
Ju\|ian Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Montreal Posts: 187	ummm.. there is no R3 version.. the HK version is R0 and so is the Korean one

12-07-01, 01:07 AM	#8
CJayBlair New Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Mission Hills Posts: 16	I currently have the less than stellar Hong Kong version, but since I have the French version on the way, I guess that would get my vote. If it's as good as I've been reading, I doubt I'll bother with the Criterion version even if it is NTSC with no speedup problem. Since purchasing my Malata I've been watching so many PAL discs that I've become use to the speedup.

12-10-01, 06:25 AM	#9
Oopium Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 189	Is there a release date for the Criterion version or/and the Mei Ah SE?

12-10-01, 01:23 PM	#10
Robbert Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Amsterdam,Netherlands/Europe Posts: 172	The Criterion will be released 26-02-2002.

12-12-01, 05:39 PM	#11
garmonbozia DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 5,917	I currently have the Korean release but will get the Criterion when it comes out. __________________ "Little moments like that prove to me that there is some kind of all-powerful, all-knowing force that controls everything in the universe. And it's so fucking bored, it'll actually take time out to orchestrate a petty letdown like that." -- Georgia Lass

07-14-02, 08:46 PM	#12
Trigger DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Arizona, USA Posts: 23,348	In the Mood For Love Korean R3 DVD - coming soon Looks pretty sweet - comes out in 2 days. link Region 3 Cantonese Dolby Digital 5.0, Cantonese Dolby Digital 2.0 English, Korean, Traditional Chinese Subtitles Anamorphic Widescreen Making-of, Interviews, Gallery, Electronic Press Kit, Director's Movies, Hong Kong In the 1960s, Cast & Crew Info, TV Spots The case looks cool too... __________________ Trust is giving somebody the opportunity to disappoint you Trigger I live in exile of you, your key no longer fits, because the locks on my life are new Rise Against Before you speak, ask yourself, is it kind, is it necessary, is it true, does it improve on the silence? Sai Baba

07-14-02, 09:06 PM	#13
young DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Earth Posts: 2,692	it looks like a sweet set but i'm happy w/ the criterion copy. the korean version of jin-roh is pretty cool too but i can't afford either. btw, how is krdvd? i go to their website but the checkout is down. i normally get my movies from mr kwang but his prices went up... __________________ Y O U N G

07-14-02, 09:54 PM	#14
Trigger DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Arizona, USA Posts: 23,348	Prices are great, but you have to deal with ordering via email and using paypal to pay. I've placed a large order with them and I'm happy with it - I'm placing another large order soon. __________________ Trust is giving somebody the opportunity to disappoint you Trigger I live in exile of you, your key no longer fits, because the locks on my life are new Rise Against Before you speak, ask yourself, is it kind, is it necessary, is it true, does it improve on the silence? Sai Baba

07-15-02, 04:28 AM	#15
chucky7 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: CO Posts: 348	You might wanna get it from where it came from from here you can get the R3 HK SE version with dts 5.1 if you understand Chinese

07-15-02, 05:10 AM	#16
Trigger DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Arizona, USA Posts: 23,348	I have the R2 french one, just thought some people would like to know this is available... it looks like a Tin, so some people might jump on it for that reason. They make awesome DVDs in Korea. I had the original Mei Ah DVD and it sucked. I'm sure the newer one is better, but it can't be as good as the French one I have or this one. __________________ Trust is giving somebody the opportunity to disappoint you Trigger I live in exile of you, your key no longer fits, because the locks on my life are new Rise Against Before you speak, ask yourself, is it kind, is it necessary, is it true, does it improve on the silence? Sai Baba

07-15-02, 05:46 AM	#17
chucky7 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: CO Posts: 348	It's all about the Tin case... man~~~ Well, I would not consider the French version since it doesn't even have Mandarin subtitles on it. Even though I can't understand French, I believe the supplementary stuff for the French version is the same with that of the newer R3 HK version. After all, this movie IS from HK Plus, the HK version has dts 5.1 and it is much cheaper than the French version. Sure the Korean Tin looks nice and fully loaded and is not overly priced, but it still does not have dts not to mention having to deal with paypal. I am sure any of these versions would be good alternatives for the R1 criterion version, which received rave reviews.

07-17-02, 04:21 PM	#18
wildzero84 Cool New Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 48	where can i still get the R2 French SE from?? i looked everywhere online but it looks like its OOP someone please help! oh, and how do ya order frm krdvd.com? i mean they don't have an "add to cart" option or anything and how's(& how much are) their shipping rates?? __________________ "They'll never catch me man.....'cause i'm ***IN' INNOCENT!!" -Dignan Last edited by wildzero84; 07-17-02 at 04:32 PM.*

07-18-02, 01:02 AM	#19
DeepRedInferno Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 266	krdvd is working on puting up a new site with ordering options, it should be up soon, i talked to them via e-mail and they said they are working a few bugs out. if you e-mail them you can get shipping rates, and they send you a total back then you send them money via paypal and they send your dvds. i would wait a couple days and see if they get the new site up.

08-09-02, 07:08 PM	#20
gopeglegs! Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Foggy Bottom, DC Posts: 216	Here's another reputable place (from what I've heard): http://www.dvd.co.kr/good_view.asp?gd=S0207030001 The website has the release for 2002.08.14 ~ 2002.08.21. __________________ GoPeglegs! Suzuki GS500K1

08-10-02, 01:24 AM	#21
enoque Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 93	don't you need a resident registration number that only a korean citizen has to register with www.dvd.co.kr to order with them?

08-11-02, 07:41 PM	#22
gopeglegs! Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Foggy Bottom, DC Posts: 216	Yeah, you may be right. __________________ GoPeglegs! Suzuki GS500K1

09-26-04, 01:57 PM	#23
Grizzly DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 2,170	In the Mood for Love - R1 or R2UK? i was going to buy the UK 2-disc set, because DVD Beaver's review suggested that the transfer on the Criterion release isn't as good as it should be compared to the R2.. but now i'm reading conflicting reviews, some suggesting the UK release only has a 2.0 audio track, others saying it's a 5.1 like the not-available French 2-disc set.. can anyone confirm that the UK release only has a 2.0 track?

09-26-04, 03:07 PM	#24
Njål Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 234	The UK 2-disc release is just a port of the French 2-disc. As for which one looks better, I suspect it will be more up to what your display is calibrated for, PAL or NTSC, or, if you have separate calibrations memories for each, where you did it best. I have both the French 2-disc release and the Criterion release, and while I haven't done any direct AB-test, my impression is that the French is marginally closer to what I saw in the cinema. __________________ My dvd collection My LD's

09-26-04, 05:01 PM	#25
Daniel Windsor Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Old Europe Posts: 627	Why is this now a poll? There are several countries in Region 2 and several (multiple) versions of the Region 2 disc. This poll is therefore useless if the options remain the same There are 2 releases in the UK. Get the 2 disc. It has a sumptious image. Stunning. If you want beautiful packaging to go with it, get the French set (there are 3 and 2 are now rare (both 2 discers). The UK 2 disc is a direct port of the French set (minus the fancy packagaing). Wonderful film.