about the twilight samurai
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about the twilight samurai
I saw this film last night and wow. I loved it. I noticed that a R1 version is coming out months end, should I wait for the R1 or just get the HK edition?
A question on about the movie:
A question on about the movie:
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The HK ed. is, for the most part, a barebones disc so if you can wait and the R1 version is cheaper, i'd go that route. As for the pejorative title given by his fellow samurai,
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I really like the disc I got of it... I would just go by whatever is cheaper when the R1 comes out (so long as it isn't cut or dubbed)
and yeah, they call him that because of the hours he's forced to keep. I don't see how that's a spoiler.
and yeah, they call him that because of the hours he's forced to keep. I don't see how that's a spoiler.
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Originally Posted by Trigger
I really like the disc I got of it... I would just go by whatever is cheaper when the R1 comes out (so long as it isn't cut or dubbed)
and yeah, they call him that because of the hours he's forced to keep. I don't see how that's a spoiler.
and yeah, they call him that because of the hours he's forced to keep. I don't see how that's a spoiler.
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Originally Posted by Buzz Lightyear
If you like nice packaging you should go for the Japanese R2 disc. It's one of the most beautiful sets in my collection. It also has a beautiful photobook.
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I personally just bought the R2 dvd of Twilight Samurai (the one with the photobook).
As in the case of most R2 & R3 dvds, English subs are avaialble only for the film but not the special features.
Considering the high cost of Japanese dvds (averaging over $30), I still cherish this one since the documentary features on the 2nd disc are quite extensive from conceptualizing of the film to the numerous awards it has garnered. It does help that I understood Japanese a bit.
For those who have or would be getting the R2 version, check out the part of the documentary where they awarded Hiro Sanada with the Best Actor. He wasn't available to personally accept it so a video feed was shown since at that time, he was in New Zealand filming The Last Samurai. You can actually see a bit of Ken Watanabe by the side.
As in the case of most R2 & R3 dvds, English subs are avaialble only for the film but not the special features.
Considering the high cost of Japanese dvds (averaging over $30), I still cherish this one since the documentary features on the 2nd disc are quite extensive from conceptualizing of the film to the numerous awards it has garnered. It does help that I understood Japanese a bit.
For those who have or would be getting the R2 version, check out the part of the documentary where they awarded Hiro Sanada with the Best Actor. He wasn't available to personally accept it so a video feed was shown since at that time, he was in New Zealand filming The Last Samurai. You can actually see a bit of Ken Watanabe by the side.
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Originally Posted by Cardiac161
I personally just bought the R2 dvd of Twilight Samurai (the one with the photobook).
As in the case of most R2 & R3 dvds, English subs are avaialble only for the film but not the special features.
Considering the high cost of Japanese dvds (averaging over $30), I still cherish this one since the documentary features on the 2nd disc are quite extensive from conceptualizing of the film to the numerous awards it has garnered. It does help that I understood Japanese a bit.
For those who have or would be getting the R2 version, check out the part of the documentary where they awarded Hiro Sanada with the Best Actor. He wasn't available to personally accept it so a video feed was shown since at that time, he was in New Zealand filming The Last Samurai. You can actually see a bit of Ken Watanabe by the side.
As in the case of most R2 & R3 dvds, English subs are avaialble only for the film but not the special features.
Considering the high cost of Japanese dvds (averaging over $30), I still cherish this one since the documentary features on the 2nd disc are quite extensive from conceptualizing of the film to the numerous awards it has garnered. It does help that I understood Japanese a bit.
For those who have or would be getting the R2 version, check out the part of the documentary where they awarded Hiro Sanada with the Best Actor. He wasn't available to personally accept it so a video feed was shown since at that time, he was in New Zealand filming The Last Samurai. You can actually see a bit of Ken Watanabe by the side.
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Originally Posted by squidget
I'm curious about the R2 release, where did you purchase it from?
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Originally Posted by Miike-Mouse
Is that cdjapan link for the version with the photobook njal?
To be sure I'd send off an email to either/both to check.
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I got mine from yesasia and it turned out to be the superb L.E. set and I wasnt really expecting it to be as they dont have an image of it, so they are underselling that dvd
Watched it 2 times now and its a quite simply perfect film and I adore it, its one film I will never get bored of ever, as its just soo well made and acted, dont see how anyone could not like it
Watched it 2 times now and its a quite simply perfect film and I adore it, its one film I will never get bored of ever, as its just soo well made and acted, dont see how anyone could not like it
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It's non-anamorphic(although letterboxed), burned in subs, and an overall crappy transfer. Avoid at all cost. I rented it from Netflix and I really liked the film and wil be getting R2 version.
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Is this the LE??? It looks like it, but the text says it's only 1 disc. And this statement really makes me doubtful:
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Here's what the Japanese LE looks like:
http://www.dvdasian.com/cgi-bin/dvda...l?mv_arg=15568
Personnally, I'm happy with the R3.
http://www.dvdasian.com/cgi-bin/dvda...l?mv_arg=15568
Personnally, I'm happy with the R3.
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Originally Posted by eXcentris
Here's what the Japanese LE looks like:
http://www.dvdasian.com/cgi-bin/dvda...l?mv_arg=15568
Personnally, I'm happy with the R3.
http://www.dvdasian.com/cgi-bin/dvda...l?mv_arg=15568
Personnally, I'm happy with the R3.