Got my R2 Casshern -- Initial Thoughts.
10-28-04, 02:58 PM
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Originally posted by candyrocket786
I paid $39 over @ Amazon (w/ 500 yen coupon)
I paid $39 over @ Amazon (w/ 500 yen coupon)
10-28-04, 08:48 PM
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I saw it at Bic Camera for 4441Y with the typical 10% back in poiints, so about 4000Y. I know Kiriya is a good music video director, but without Hikaru Utada actually in the movie, I think I'll rent it before I decide to buy.
10-28-04, 09:41 PM
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Do you know how to get a coupon? Is there anything for a first time customer at amazon.com.jp?
Do you know how to get a coupon? Is there anything for a first time customer at amazon.com.jp?
I believe this was the code: AMZNAFCCNCGC
10-29-04, 02:24 AM
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Originally posted by ehonauer
That code is still working, as long as you're a first time customer.
That code is still working, as long as you're a first time customer.
10-29-04, 03:45 AM
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Here goes some more of your hard earned cash:
Eyes Wide Shut (the R2 is unrated)
Shinji Iwai films (some don't have eng subs)
There are a few others you could get, though, i'm taking into account future releases in R1 that could render them obsolete (such as Leon and Lynch's Wild At Heart).
Eyes Wide Shut (the R2 is unrated)
Shinji Iwai films (some don't have eng subs)
There are a few others you could get, though, i'm taking into account future releases in R1 that could render them obsolete (such as Leon and Lynch's Wild At Heart).
10-29-04, 07:27 AM
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I wish I could order it from amazon, but customs will only get it and charge me a fortune, so no way! will just have to wait and see what other regions dvds are like and hope they are as good as the J dvd 
but it looks sooo nice....
but it looks sooo nice....
10-29-04, 07:41 AM
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I wish I could order it from amazon, but customs will only get it and charge me a fortune, so no way! will just have to wait and see what other regions dvds are like and hope they are as good as the J dvd but it looks sooo nice....
I wish I could order it from amazon, but customs will only get it and charge me a fortune, so no way! will just have to wait and see what other regions dvds are like and hope they are as good as the J dvd
but it looks sooo nice....
10-29-04, 09:16 AM
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Well the way current things are going, you could see a decent, cheaper Korean release too. I don't have any info, that just tends to be the pattern. But wouldn't customs charge the same no matter which other country it came from? So you're waiting for a UK release?
10-31-04, 02:14 PM
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What an absolutely terrible film. Overly art directed, incredibly confused storyline, ultra-preachy "message", with CGs that look straight from a X-Box game. Incredibly inconsistent visuals, sometimes looking like a sci-fi, sometimes looking like it's lifted from Lord of the Rings! Not to talk about the terrible acting and zero character development. And god, the "action" scenes are go overblown and choppy that it's almost unwatchable.
The film is desparately trying to be "Cool", but overdid it by about 1000%. If I saw this at the cinemas, I would have long walked out.
The film is desparately trying to be "Cool", but overdid it by about 1000%. If I saw this at the cinemas, I would have long walked out.
10-31-04, 02:44 PM
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Originally posted by Grimfarrow
What an absolutely terrible film. Overly art directed, incredibly confused storyline, ultra-preachy "message", with CGs that look straight from a X-Box game. Incredibly inconsistent visuals, sometimes looking like a sci-fi, sometimes looking like it's lifted from Lord of the Rings! Not to talk about the terrible acting and zero character development. And god, the "action" scenes are go overblown and choppy that it's almost unwatchable.
The film is desparately trying to be "Cool", but overdid it by about 1000%. If I saw this at the cinemas, I would have long walked out.
What an absolutely terrible film. Overly art directed, incredibly confused storyline, ultra-preachy "message", with CGs that look straight from a X-Box game. Incredibly inconsistent visuals, sometimes looking like a sci-fi, sometimes looking like it's lifted from Lord of the Rings! Not to talk about the terrible acting and zero character development. And god, the "action" scenes are go overblown and choppy that it's almost unwatchable.
The film is desparately trying to be "Cool", but overdid it by about 1000%. If I saw this at the cinemas, I would have long walked out.
10-31-04, 03:46 PM
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Customs are a bunch of inconsistent bugger, they may charge between 9 and 15 UKpounds for Casherna, which isnt nice anyway you look at it
I had been caught by customs about 5 times in 5 years, and a few weeks ago I started getting seriously picked on and they have had 15 of my parcels! coming to a few hundred pounds
So in the future I am never going to take a chance, places like YESASIA get round customs, they may not be the cheapest for me, but to get around customs is a massive factor for people who may get stung by them evil pigdogs!
I had been caught by customs about 5 times in 5 years, and a few weeks ago I started getting seriously picked on and they have had 15 of my parcels! coming to a few hundred pounds
So in the future I am never going to take a chance, places like YESASIA get round customs, they may not be the cheapest for me, but to get around customs is a massive factor for people who may get stung by them evil pigdogs!
10-31-04, 05:09 PM
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Originally posted by Grimfarrow
What an absolutely terrible film. Overly art directed, incredibly confused storyline, ultra-preachy "message", with CGs that look straight from a X-Box game. Incredibly inconsistent visuals, sometimes looking like a sci-fi, sometimes looking like it's lifted from Lord of the Rings! Not to talk about the terrible acting and zero character development. And god, the "action" scenes are go overblown and choppy that it's almost unwatchable.
The film is desparately trying to be "Cool", but overdid it by about 1000%. If I saw this at the cinemas, I would have long walked out.
What an absolutely terrible film. Overly art directed, incredibly confused storyline, ultra-preachy "message", with CGs that look straight from a X-Box game. Incredibly inconsistent visuals, sometimes looking like a sci-fi, sometimes looking like it's lifted from Lord of the Rings! Not to talk about the terrible acting and zero character development. And god, the "action" scenes are go overblown and choppy that it's almost unwatchable.
The film is desparately trying to be "Cool", but overdid it by about 1000%. If I saw this at the cinemas, I would have long walked out.
Did you purchase it?? If so how much did this blind buy cost you?? Opinions vary on it so I am just wondering...
10-31-04, 05:10 PM
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Originally posted by Romerojpg
Customs are a bunch of inconsistent bugger, they may charge between 9 and 15 UKpounds for Casherna, which isnt nice anyway you look at it
I had been caught by customs about 5 times in 5 years, and a few weeks ago I started getting seriously picked on and they have had 15 of my parcels! coming to a few hundred pounds
So in the future I am never going to take a chance, places like YESASIA get round customs, they may not be the cheapest for me, but to get around customs is a massive factor for people who may get stung by them evil pigdogs!
Customs are a bunch of inconsistent bugger, they may charge between 9 and 15 UKpounds for Casherna, which isnt nice anyway you look at it
I had been caught by customs about 5 times in 5 years, and a few weeks ago I started getting seriously picked on and they have had 15 of my parcels! coming to a few hundred pounds
So in the future I am never going to take a chance, places like YESASIA get round customs, they may not be the cheapest for me, but to get around customs is a massive factor for people who may get stung by them evil pigdogs!
10-31-04, 05:13 PM
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I've placed some pretty large orders (one was over $300) at amazon.co.jp and i've never once gotten hit with customs. I suppose the UK is far more anal about this than the US.
10-31-04, 05:14 PM
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Originally posted by Grimfarrow
What an absolutely terrible film. Overly art directed, incredibly confused storyline, ultra-preachy "message", with CGs that look straight from a X-Box game. Incredibly inconsistent visuals, sometimes looking like a sci-fi, sometimes looking like it's lifted from Lord of the Rings! Not to talk about the terrible acting and zero character development. And god, the "action" scenes are go overblown and choppy that it's almost unwatchable.
The film is desparately trying to be "Cool", but overdid it by about 1000%. If I saw this at the cinemas, I would have long walked out.
What an absolutely terrible film. Overly art directed, incredibly confused storyline, ultra-preachy "message", with CGs that look straight from a X-Box game. Incredibly inconsistent visuals, sometimes looking like a sci-fi, sometimes looking like it's lifted from Lord of the Rings! Not to talk about the terrible acting and zero character development. And god, the "action" scenes are go overblown and choppy that it's almost unwatchable.
The film is desparately trying to be "Cool", but overdid it by about 1000%. If I saw this at the cinemas, I would have long walked out.
10-31-04, 09:14 PM
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I was going to order this through amazon.co.jp but the site's in japanese. When I click on the link to make it all in English it doesn't seem to stick.
10-31-04, 09:55 PM
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It worked for me.
http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/...930912-0821116
The site has the exact look of the US version (w/ JPN characters).
Once you click the "Display in English" button, you shouldn't have a problem.
If you're still having issues, you might be able to buy it from www.thedvdetective.com
http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/...930912-0821116
The site has the exact look of the US version (w/ JPN characters).
Once you click the "Display in English" button, you shouldn't have a problem.
If you're still having issues, you might be able to buy it from www.thedvdetective.com
11-01-04, 10:26 AM
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Originally posted by d2cheer
Did you purchase it?? If so how much did this blind buy cost you?? Opinions vary on it so I am just wondering...
Did you purchase it?? If so how much did this blind buy cost you?? Opinions vary on it so I am just wondering...
11-01-04, 03:55 PM
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Originally posted by jiggawhat
I was going to order this through amazon.co.jp but the site's in japanese. When I click on the link to make it all in English it doesn't seem to stick.
I was going to order this through amazon.co.jp but the site's in japanese. When I click on the link to make it all in English it doesn't seem to stick.
Then you make an account (press 'Adress outside Japan' or some such at apropiate points, sometimes link in Japanese on second logon page, use your first name or whatever in the Fugirama (?) field).
11-03-04, 10:45 AM
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11-03-04, 11:48 AM
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Originally posted by DrGerbil
I've placed some pretty large orders (one was over $300) at amazon.co.jp and i've never once gotten hit with customs. I suppose the UK is far more anal about this than the US.
I've placed some pretty large orders (one was over $300) at amazon.co.jp and i've never once gotten hit with customs. I suppose the UK is far more anal about this than the US.