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R2 (Denmark) versions of Taxi and Taxi 2?

Old 03-13-01, 07:57 AM
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Does anyone have any info about the Denmark R2 versions of these 2 films. From what I could find it looks like these versions might have both english and french audio tracks and are anamorphic widescreen.

Can anyone confirm this information? If so, can anyone reccommend a cheap place to buy these from (with reasonable shipping charges to the US)?

Thanks

-Brett
Old 03-13-01, 09:03 AM
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Check this link:

http://www.dvdproshop.com/Misc/Soeg....ide=&Soeg=taxi
It's a dvd store based in Denmark. Don't know about shipping prices but dvd aren't that expensive.

They say there is dd 5.1 english for taxi 2 but don't say anything about Taxi 1.

Maybe you should email them: [email protected]

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Old 03-14-01, 04:04 PM
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...well... the site claims Luc Besson is the director of TAXI - he isn't, he wrote the screen play ... the site also provides NO INFORMATION whatsoever about AR, soundtrack(s), subtitles (if any)...

I would be interested in getting IDIOTERNE and FESTEN and F@CKING AMÅL ('PC' title: SHOW ME LOVE), but I guess I'll just have to wait until a 'suitable' version turns up in some other European country...

...sigh...

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Old 03-14-01, 08:22 PM
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Here's the info in case anyone else is interested.

I sent an e-mail to dvdproshop asking:

How much shipping charges would be for one or two DVDs
shipped to the US (Massachusetts).

What the aspect ratios of each of the Taxi films is and what
audio tracks are available on each? (language and format)


Here is their response:

Taxi 1 - Dolby Digital 5.1 French - Dolby Surround 3.0 French - Letterbox -
Widescreen - Playtime 87 min.

Taxi 2 - Dolby Digital 5.1 French - Dolby Surround 3.0 French - Anamorphic
2.35:1 - Playtime 85 min.

None of the titles have English subtitles!!!

We take 145 dkr. for a shipment to US!!
Old 03-14-01, 09:20 PM
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Don't know if you guys saw the other thread, but http://www.dddhouse.com in Hong Kong (highly recommended by DVDtalk users, check out the threads in DVD Bargains) has the region 3 NTSC editions of Taxi 1 & 2.

Taxi 1 - 2.35:1 letterbox, French Stereo, English & Chinese removeable subs.

Taxi 2 - 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen, French DTS & DD5.1, English removeable subs.

MAKE SURE YOU GET THE *DTS* VERSION OF TAXI 2. They have two of them, one DTS and one not. The other one is pan&scan.

I have the Taxi 1 DVD and the picture quality is quite good. The colours could be more vibrant, but I think this is due to the film stock, not the DVD authoring. Taxi 2 supposedly looks amazing.

Both discs are under US $10 each.

They are in the "Other" section at DDDhouse.
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ipkevin,

What is the model number of your Taxi DVD, because I wrote to dddhouse and this is the response I got.


I was just curious as to whether or not the two Taxi DVD movies that you sell are in widescreen or pan and scan format...

What is the aspect ratio for the Taxi DVD (Model D5326)?
What is the aspect ratio for the Taxi 2 DVDs ( Models D5531 and DTS5531)?
When will you be getting more of Taxi 2 (model D5531)?


Here was his response:

All full screen, region code 3, NTSC,
Taxi 2 (D5531 deleted), coming DTS5531 only.
I have Taxi 2 (one copy of D5531 in hand), if you need,
buy and follow an email to me within 12 hours.

-Brett
Old 03-14-01, 10:58 PM
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Brett,

I am 100% positive that DDDhouse have made a mistake.

Regarding Taxi 1, there is only one official version from Hong Kong and that's the one DDDhouse sells. The model number is D5326. I have this version and it is definitely widescreen.

Regarding Taxi 2:
Model DTS5531 is the widescreen anamorphic version.

Model D5531 is pan&scan.

Reviews of these DVDs are available at http://www.asiandvdguide.com in their "Other" section (Also check their forum reviews section). As you can see, multiple reviews confirm the picture format information. As well, the webmaster acquires the info on each disc directly from the distribution company.

Also, DDDhouse has the wrong picture up for Taxi 2 DTS (probably because it was added in a rush as a special customer request instead of a normal addition). http://www.hivizone.com (another well-regarded HK e-tailer) also sells Taxi 1 & 2. As you can see, they have the cover picture of Taxi 2 DTS and it is clearly marked widescreen:

https://secure.mall168.com/instant_p...al_lupdate.htm

They are widescreen.
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