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zombeaner 05-20-07 09:29 PM

Hot Topic is not for freaks, it is for suburban kids who wish with every fiber of their body that they were actual freaks.

nemein 05-20-07 09:46 PM


Originally Posted by xage
Too bad, most members do insert the topic about the Movie Remake where this thread talks about the Region 1 DVD release

Anyways, should you voice out your opinion about the remake of Battle Royale in Hollywood here is the appropriate thread for you.

http://forum.dvdtalk.com/showthread.php?t=468134


<i>Mod note: Agreed, please keep this thread focused on the current DVD release and the movie/remake.</i>

Dr. Forrester 05-20-07 11:49 PM

I imported the R0 Tartan NTSC version a few years ago, back before I had a region free player, and I'd strongly recommend that one to anyone who's grounded in Region 1 (although like many others, I'd strongly suggest to go region free considering it literally opens up the whole world to you). PQ and audio are ok; here's the link to dvdbeaver's comparisons:

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film/dvdcom...eroyale-th.htm


Originally Posted by zombeaner
Hot Topic is not for freaks, it is for suburban kids who wish with every fiber of their body that they were actual freaks.

Girl I knew in high school had a homemade T-shirt that had the Hot Topic logo on the front and this on the back: "For the Discerning Poser"

Dead 05-21-07 07:42 AM


Originally Posted by Wildo1966
Don't worry about it droidguy, most normal people avoid Hot Topic like the plague....Like my wife says every time we go by a Hot Topic...."That store is for freaks"....Enough said...


Do you realize that this could be taken as a personal attack on another member? Remember, we want to keep things civil.

islandclaws 05-21-07 11:56 AM

1) Nothing will top the R2 LE tin of BR.

<i>Mod note: removed comment unrelated to DVD release</i>

Richard Malloy 05-21-07 12:29 PM


Originally Posted by KillerCannabis
1) Nothing will top the R2 LE tin of BR.

Did this release include the original cut?

canaryfarmer 05-21-07 12:51 PM

I believe it's the "special version"/DC.

Giles 05-21-07 01:01 PM


Originally Posted by visitor Q

By the way, what's wrong with Fukasaku's version?

I agree... :wtf:

Giles 05-21-07 01:03 PM


Originally Posted by Zen Peckinpah
If you think about it, Battle Royale would be undoable in America, Virginia Tech or not. However, I'd kill to see Zack Snyder or Paul Verhoeven take on the project. If Snyder put an ounce of energy like he did with 300 and Dawn of the Dead, we'd get an epic, no-holds-barred telling of the story (watch the DOTD opening credit scenes for proof). Verhoeven's BR, however, would be possibly the most excitingly badass project ever. Have him direct, Ed Neumeier on writing duties, and you've got a movie to join RoboCop and Starship Troopers. I can't even begin to picture Media Breaks in his version... :D

given the ferocity of '28 Weeks Later' I think Juan Carlos Fresnadillo would do an excellent job.

Matthew Chmiel 05-21-07 01:31 PM


Originally Posted by Giles
given the ferocity of '28 Weeks Later' I think Juan Carlos Fresnadillo would do an excellent job.

Great. We'll have a remake with a bunch of wonderful ideas that never go anywhere.

As I've said before, the only place where a BR-remake should go is HBO as a mini-series. With what's been established with the story in the novel, the manga, and the original Japanese film -- there's enough material that can be expanded on and twisted to suit more of the American culture to fit a ten one-hour mini-series.

As much as I love the Japanese film -- I think a remake needs to grab the manga's insanity by the balls and take the novel's knack for character development.

Richard Malloy 05-21-07 03:05 PM


Originally Posted by canaryfarmer
I believe it's the "special version"/DC.

Then, that version is easily topped by the original cut.

Except for the old "NTSC Version" R2-UK Tartan release, has there ever been another release of the original cut of "BR" on DVD?

Seantn 05-21-07 04:25 PM


Too bad, most members do insert the topic about the Movie Remake where this thread talks about the Region 1 DVD release
Actually, this thread talks about a non-existant region 1 release, so the thread isn't on topic at all regardless of whether or not the remake is discussed.

xage 05-21-07 10:00 PM


Originally Posted by Seantn
Actually, this thread talks about a non-existant region 1 release, so the thread isn't on topic at all regardless of whether or not the remake is discussed.


Literally , YES the R1 is still nonexistent. However since Battle Royale was the related movie. The best option right now is the R0(Region Code Free) Wision Entertainment version.

Officialy sold at Hottopic and FYE.

But if remake is discussed... You, being an adult.. would you push trough inserting the topic here despite a link discussion related to the remake was shared.

Alkaline 06-04-07 11:30 PM


Originally Posted by Richard Malloy
Then, that version is easily topped by the original cut.

Except for the old "NTSC Version" R2-UK Tartan release, has there ever been another release of the original cut of "BR" on DVD?

Yup. The first official dvd, a 2001 HK release from Universe Laser, is the original cut. It has a full-bitrate dts track but is non-anamorphic. It came in both a R3 and a more rare R0 version that's found its way into some major u.s. retailers, such as FYE. (Ditto for the Universe release of Battle Royale II). The oop Tartan UK NTSC release was a huge improvement in both video and subtitles, though lacking the dts track.

islandclaws 06-05-07 12:37 AM


Originally Posted by Richard Malloy
Did this release include the original cut?

Actually, no. Which would make my statement null since I do think the theatrical cut is superior. I think I just meant in terms of collectability/cool factor it's the release to have, especially if you're a hardcore fan like myself. I still prefer to watch my Tartan NTSC copy.

OldBoy 08-09-07 09:51 PM

did anyone bite on the R1...

http://www.amazon.com/Battle-Royale-...6714272&sr=8-1

chris_sc77 08-09-07 10:16 PM

^that's the edition I got and am extremely happy with it.
I got it last year on ebay new for like $13 bucks shipped, so you might wanna check their first to see if you can get it cheaper.
But overall the DVD is great because there are tons of bonus features and they are english subtitled.

PopcornTreeCt 08-09-07 10:18 PM

I'm still hoping I can get a Tartan NTSC copy.

The Valeyard 08-09-07 11:40 PM


Originally Posted by PopcornTreeCt
I'm still hoping I can get a Tartan NTSC copy.

Me too. About 2 years ago, I stumbled across a copy at Ameoba in LA for 30 bucks. I decided not to pick it up and have been kicking myself ever since.

rebel-scum78 08-10-07 08:39 AM


Originally Posted by KillerCannabis
1) Nothing will top the R2 LE tin of BR.

<i>Mod note: removed comment unrelated to DVD release</i>

Actually, the tin release was rubbish, crammed unto a DVD-5 with questionable washed out PQ. It's the preceding Tartan 2-disc set to watch out for. Same extras as the tin, except the film's now spread across a DVD-9 as well as a Dts track. Comes in a standard 2-disc amaray and yes, it is the Dir Cut.

joliom 08-10-07 04:18 PM


Originally Posted by Zen Peckinpah
If you think about it, Battle Royale would be undoable in America, Virginia Tech or not. However, I'd kill to see Zack Snyder or Paul Verhoeven take on the project. If Snyder put an ounce of energy like he did with 300 and Dawn of the Dead, we'd get an epic, no-holds-barred telling of the story (watch the DOTD opening credit scenes for proof). Verhoeven's BR, however, would be possibly the most excitingly badass project ever. Have him direct, Ed Neumeier on writing duties, and you've got a movie to join RoboCop and Starship Troopers. I can't even begin to picture Media Breaks in his version... :D

I vote for Tarantino. He's the one and only guy I could see actually making the film better. When I first saw BR, I immediately thought what an awesome Tarantino film it would make.

OldBoy 08-10-07 05:04 PM


Originally Posted by chris_sc77
^that's the edition I got and am extremely happy with it.
I got it last year on ebay new for like $13 bucks shipped, so you might wanna check their first to see if you can get it cheaper.
But overall the DVD is great because there are tons of bonus features and they are english subtitled.

pq is good? and subtitles are clear and distinguishable? a lot of extras?

chris_sc77 08-11-07 09:23 AM

^picture is good, sound is great, subtitles are great (yellow but they are a good size; not too big like they sometimes tend to be), and there are over 100 minutes of subtitled extras including a 50 minute documentary.


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