Upgrade to the 3-disc Black Hawk Down?
09-25-03 | 09:47 AM
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Upgrade to the 3-disc Black Hawk Down?
Like many of you, I have the original Black Hawk Down. Is the upgrade worth doing? What about the 3 disc version makes it worth it? Is there really 3 discs worth of stuff, or is the material stretched across 3 discs to make it look like more? I'm looking to be convinced that the upgrade is worth it.
Same goes for Windtalkers? What kind of extra's could take up 3 discs for this film? Just looking for opinions...
Same goes for Windtalkers? What kind of extra's could take up 3 discs for this film? Just looking for opinions...
09-25-03 | 09:57 AM
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I was disapointed with the Windtalkers 3 disc, both with the film and with the extras, so not worth the upgrade IMHO. Black hawk Down on the other hand is a perfect example of what a quality SE should be, the extras are outstanding. In fact it should be in the running for DVD of the year.
09-25-03 | 09:59 AM
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I would say BHD 3-disc is well worth it.
Looks like a winner to me. compared to the 1 disc:
Commentary by producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Ridley Scott
Commentary by author Mark Bowden and screenwriter Ken Nolan
Commentary by Task Force Ranger Veterans
Theatrical trailer(s), TV spot(s)
The Essence of Combat: Making Black Hawk Down: 1. Getting It Right 2. Crash Course 3. Battlefield Morocco 4. Hymn to the Fallen 5. Digital Warriors 6. After Action Report
8 deleted & alternate scenes with optional commentary
Production design archive
Storyboards with optional commentary
Ridleygrams with optional commentary
Jerry Bruckheimer's Black Hawk Down photo album
Title design explorations with optional commentary
Photo galleries
The History Channel Presents: The True Story of Black Hawk Down
PBS Presents: Frontline: Ambush in Mogadishu
Interactive mission map/timeline
Target building insertion - multi-angle sequence with optional commentary
Question & Answer Forums: BAFTA (Ridley Scott, Jerry Bruckheimer, Josh Hartnett, Ewen McGregor, Jason Isaaca, Mark Bowden & Tom Matthews), Motion Pictures Editor's Guild (Pietro Scalia), American Cinematheque (Jerry Bruckheimer & Ridley Scott)
"Gortoz A Ran - J'Attends" music video performed by Denez Prigent & Lisa Gerrard
Theatrical poster concepts
Widescreen anamorphic format
Commentary by author Mark Bowden and screenwriter Ken Nolan
Commentary by Task Force Ranger Veterans
Theatrical trailer(s), TV spot(s)
The Essence of Combat: Making Black Hawk Down: 1. Getting It Right 2. Crash Course 3. Battlefield Morocco 4. Hymn to the Fallen 5. Digital Warriors 6. After Action Report
8 deleted & alternate scenes with optional commentary
Production design archive
Storyboards with optional commentary
Ridleygrams with optional commentary
Jerry Bruckheimer's Black Hawk Down photo album
Title design explorations with optional commentary
Photo galleries
The History Channel Presents: The True Story of Black Hawk Down
PBS Presents: Frontline: Ambush in Mogadishu
Interactive mission map/timeline
Target building insertion - multi-angle sequence with optional commentary
Question & Answer Forums: BAFTA (Ridley Scott, Jerry Bruckheimer, Josh Hartnett, Ewen McGregor, Jason Isaaca, Mark Bowden & Tom Matthews), Motion Pictures Editor's Guild (Pietro Scalia), American Cinematheque (Jerry Bruckheimer & Ridley Scott)
"Gortoz A Ran - J'Attends" music video performed by Denez Prigent & Lisa Gerrard
Theatrical poster concepts
Widescreen anamorphic format
Looks like a winner to me. compared to the 1 disc:
Production notes
Theatrical trailer(s)
On the set featurette
Widescreen anamorphic format
Theatrical trailer(s)
On the set featurette
Widescreen anamorphic format
09-25-03 | 10:02 AM
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The 2 documentaries, especially the PBS one, is worth the price alone. The PBS documentary is much like the book, as it goes to describe the surronding atmosphere and how political decisions led to the fiasco. (not allowing armor, mission creep, etc.) Read the book, it is great.
09-25-03 | 10:14 AM
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09-25-03 | 10:21 AM
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I have a better question. Is it worth getting a non-R1 version for [allegedly] better sound? http://www.dvdcompare.org.uk/compari...e.php?fid=2136
09-25-03 | 12:29 PM
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Originally posted by theDVDfreak
get the Korean superbit. the region 1 3 disc is only 5.1. I turned a friend of mine on to the Superbit and he got it last week. Man I was impressed and will be dumping mine on ebay soon.
get the Korean superbit. the region 1 3 disc is only 5.1. I turned a friend of mine on to the Superbit and he got it last week. Man I was impressed and will be dumping mine on ebay soon.
09-25-03 | 12:45 PM
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Just got the 3-disc version from CH and dumped the old one one eBay . . . didn't cover the total cost, but made it a pretty cheap upgrade. 
I would definitely recommend the switch . . .
I would definitely recommend the switch . . .
09-25-03 | 01:04 PM
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Originally posted by talemyn
Just got the 3-disc version from CH and dumped the old one one eBay . . . didn't cover the total cost, but made it a pretty cheap upgrade. I would definitely recommend the switch . . .
Just got the 3-disc version from CH and dumped the old one one eBay . . . didn't cover the total cost, but made it a pretty cheap upgrade.
I would definitely recommend the switch . . .
09-25-03 | 01:10 PM
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Originally posted by Class316
there's that much of a difference????
there's that much of a difference????
09-25-03 | 01:29 PM
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Originally posted by Class316
I know, but that's not what I asked.
I know, but that's not what I asked.
09-25-03 | 01:31 PM
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Originally posted by Class316
I know, but that's not what I asked.
Originally posted by talemyn
CH = Columbia House
CH = Columbia House
