Best price for Battle Royale?
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Well, some people are of the opinion that the original version is the "director's cut," the one the director prefers. The "special" version (i.e. the extended version) is apparently not technically his vision.
That said, there are several different releases of the extended version. The common ones are the UK PAL tin and the Korean Starmax version. IIRC, the Starmax has DTS, but the PAL tin does not. (I may be wrong.)
Here's a page detailing the special/director's cut releases:
http://www.battleroyalefilm.net/video/db2.html
The cheapest I've found the Starmax for (assuming that's the one you want) is $23.25 at YesAsia.com. Add another DVD or two to bring your total up to $39 for free shipping.
That said, there are several different releases of the extended version. The common ones are the UK PAL tin and the Korean Starmax version. IIRC, the Starmax has DTS, but the PAL tin does not. (I may be wrong.)
Here's a page detailing the special/director's cut releases:
http://www.battleroyalefilm.net/video/db2.html
The cheapest I've found the Starmax for (assuming that's the one you want) is $23.25 at YesAsia.com. Add another DVD or two to bring your total up to $39 for free shipping.
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The UK tin's PQ isn't the best apparently, but the special features are all subtitled. Also, the Korean release has awful subs for the additional scenes.
I don't have either of them yet, but I've been leaning toward the tin for the reasons above (subbed special features & quality subs).
I don't have either of them yet, but I've been leaning toward the tin for the reasons above (subbed special features & quality subs).
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Originally posted by DVDude!
The UK tin's PQ isn't the best apparently, but the special features are all subtitled. Also, the Korean release has awful subs for the additional scenes.
I don't have either of them yet, but I've been leaning toward the tin for the reasons above (subbed special features & quality subs).
The UK tin's PQ isn't the best apparently, but the special features are all subtitled. Also, the Korean release has awful subs for the additional scenes.
I don't have either of them yet, but I've been leaning toward the tin for the reasons above (subbed special features & quality subs).
The subs on the Korean DVD are "bolded" for the entire movie -not- just the additional scenes.
The extra features subbed on the UK Tin is the only good thing about the tin.
My favorite versions is the NTSC 5.1 Tartan Battle Royale DVD (Theatrical Cut) then the Korean Starmax dts Director's Cut NTSC DVD...
I sold my UK Tin awhile back since I didn't like the way the PAL->NTSC conversion looked on my system.
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I have said it before, but I have no issues at all with my UK tin release. I think the PQ is fine and I like that the extras are subbed, that alone makes the UK version the best IMO (of the director cuts).
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Originally posted by axolotls return
The subs on the Korean DVD are "bolded" for the entire movie -not- just the additional scenes.
The subs on the Korean DVD are "bolded" for the entire movie -not- just the additional scenes.
Originally posted by axolotls return
The extra features subbed on the UK Tin is the only good thing about the tin. I sold my UK Tin awhile back since I didn't like the way the PAL->NTSC conversion looked on my system.
The extra features subbed on the UK Tin is the only good thing about the tin. I sold my UK Tin awhile back since I didn't like the way the PAL->NTSC conversion looked on my system.
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Originally posted by DVDude!
However, the link I posted does say that there is a "'tracer/ghosting' effect throughout entire feature film as a result of film->NTSC->PAL conversion.' Can you elaborate?
However, the link I posted does say that there is a "'tracer/ghosting' effect throughout entire feature film as a result of film->NTSC->PAL conversion.' Can you elaborate?
That's why I settled for the NTSC versions of Battle Royale (Tartan 5.1 and Starmax).
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Originally posted by axolotls return
It was more of a combing effect when the camera pans. Very annoying. The fault comes from the PAL -> NTSC conversion on my Malata going to my interlaced TV. None of the filters on the Malata could compensate for it, and the one that almost did substituted combing for shimmering. This annoys the yin-yang out of me. It's virtually intolerable.
That's why I settled for the NTSC versions of Battle Royale (Tartan 5.1 and Starmax).
It was more of a combing effect when the camera pans. Very annoying. The fault comes from the PAL -> NTSC conversion on my Malata going to my interlaced TV. None of the filters on the Malata could compensate for it, and the one that almost did substituted combing for shimmering. This annoys the yin-yang out of me. It's virtually intolerable.
That's why I settled for the NTSC versions of Battle Royale (Tartan 5.1 and Starmax).
The Malatas apparently have issues with combing on interlaced TVs. I wonder if my Philips 727 hooked to an interlaced TV would have the same problem...?
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Personally I think the R3 Univers disc is a great deal. It is really cheap, and has a pretty good picture quality and a good DTS track. It's is the way to go if you are blind buying this movie IMO.
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I've seen BR before, so I want either the Starmax or the UK tin for the "special" version. I thought I had made up my mind, but now I'm wondering...
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Just make you more confused. The StarMax NTSC also has a strange combing effect as well -on my machine-. But, it's still better than the tin IMHO.
When I mention combing, I mean more of a "venetian blind' effect on object with a lot of edges. I am sure that doesn't help
When I mention combing, I mean more of a "venetian blind' effect on object with a lot of edges. I am sure that doesn't help
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Originally posted by DVDude!
I'm going to guess that it is your Malata due to the Mediamatics (?) chip on an interlaced display. I hope.
I'm going to guess that it is your Malata due to the Mediamatics (?) chip on an interlaced display. I hope.
Again, it's a minor annoyance and shouldn't distract anyone from buying the Starmax NTSC.
Still, my personal favorite is the Tartan NTSC 5.1 Theatrical Cut.
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Originally posted by axolotls return
Yes. You are correct. I think it's that and improper flagging on the discs. I am going to get a projector sooner or later, so the interlacing problems will disappear.
Again, it's a minor annoyance and shouldn't distract anyone from buying the Starmax NTSC.
Still, my personal favorite is the Tartan NTSC 5.1 Theatrical Cut.
Yes. You are correct. I think it's that and improper flagging on the discs. I am going to get a projector sooner or later, so the interlacing problems will disappear.
Again, it's a minor annoyance and shouldn't distract anyone from buying the Starmax NTSC.
Still, my personal favorite is the Tartan NTSC 5.1 Theatrical Cut.