? about the version of "Taxi" being sold by HKFlix
10-09-01, 05:19 PM
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? about the version of "Taxi" being sold by HKFlix
What's up with this version?
HKflix say that it's letterboxed, all-region (region 0), NTSC, with French and Mandarin audio tracks and English and Chinese subs. I never knew that such a version existed. Is the description accurate?
Has anybody else seen this version? Are the English subs removable and/or are they separate from the Chinese subs? And how is the overall quality of this release? I'd really like to pick it up.
HKflix say that it's letterboxed, all-region (region 0), NTSC, with French and Mandarin audio tracks and English and Chinese subs. I never knew that such a version existed. Is the description accurate?
Has anybody else seen this version? Are the English subs removable and/or are they separate from the Chinese subs? And how is the overall quality of this release? I'd really like to pick it up.
10-09-01, 05:49 PM
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Yes, this is an accurate description.
I bought both Taxi and Taxi 2 from DVDShelf in Hong Kong for $HK62 ($US7.95) and $HK75 ($US9.62) respectively - so I guess the $14.95 although relatively cheap, is still not the best deal.
Taxi is letterboxed and multi region with an excellent transfer, DD5.1 audio which is very solid, and removable subtitles - audio is French and subs are a choice of English and Chinese.
Taxi 2 is again letterboxed and has the option of DD5.1 or DTS audio - again, the subs are removable.
It may even be worth considering ordering from DVDShelf in Hong Kong - if you include a few other titles to maximise the shipping charge of $HK145 ($US18.50) for up to 5 items couriered, it is very worthwhile.
regards, Tim...
I bought both Taxi and Taxi 2 from DVDShelf in Hong Kong for $HK62 ($US7.95) and $HK75 ($US9.62) respectively - so I guess the $14.95 although relatively cheap, is still not the best deal.
Taxi is letterboxed and multi region with an excellent transfer, DD5.1 audio which is very solid, and removable subtitles - audio is French and subs are a choice of English and Chinese.
Taxi 2 is again letterboxed and has the option of DD5.1 or DTS audio - again, the subs are removable.
It may even be worth considering ordering from DVDShelf in Hong Kong - if you include a few other titles to maximise the shipping charge of $HK145 ($US18.50) for up to 5 items couriered, it is very worthwhile.
regards, Tim...
10-10-01, 01:04 PM
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Originally posted by hardtack
I bought both Taxi and Taxi 2 from DVDShelf in Hong Kong for $HK62 ($US7.95) and $HK75 ($US9.62) respectively - so I guess the $14.95 although relatively cheap, is still not the best deal.
I bought both Taxi and Taxi 2 from DVDShelf in Hong Kong for $HK62 ($US7.95) and $HK75 ($US9.62) respectively - so I guess the $14.95 although relatively cheap, is still not the best deal.
Do you really have a region 0 disk? If so, when did you purchase it? Maybe they used to have region 0 copies and only have region 3 now.
10-10-01, 01:59 PM
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the one on hkflix is listed as coming from a taiwanese studio "Forel". I have the region-3 release, which is by Universe.
Also, the cover images are similar but not exactly the same (check out region-3 cover on yesasia or hivizone site, vs. the region-0 one on hkflix)
there *was* a region-0 version going round earlier this year, but (a) it was 4:3 and (2) it was, ahem, "suspect"....so obviously that's not the same one as hkflix is selling (esp considering how good they are about double checking format and whatnot as listed on the box vs. what's actually on the disc. good show, that!)
it sounds simply like a studio in taiwan made their own release, which we've certainly seen happen recently with a number of films (hk, korean, french, etc.) so...maybe Mr. HKFlix himself will respond sooner or later?
Also, the cover images are similar but not exactly the same (check out region-3 cover on yesasia or hivizone site, vs. the region-0 one on hkflix)
there *was* a region-0 version going round earlier this year, but (a) it was 4:3 and (2) it was, ahem, "suspect"....so obviously that's not the same one as hkflix is selling (esp considering how good they are about double checking format and whatnot as listed on the box vs. what's actually on the disc. good show, that!)
it sounds simply like a studio in taiwan made their own release, which we've certainly seen happen recently with a number of films (hk, korean, french, etc.) so...maybe Mr. HKFlix himself will respond sooner or later?
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I guess I'm "Mr. HKFlix". I don't know what reply you were hoping for, but yes, the specs for Taxi posted on our site are correct, and they were sourced from a reputable supplier... Anyone can email me directly with questions at [email protected] .
Technical specs aside, the movie is awesome, I always recommend it to people.
Technical specs aside, the movie is awesome, I always recommend it to people.
10-10-01, 04:00 PM
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Originally posted by dorian
there *was* a region-0 version going round earlier this year, but (a) it was 4:3 and (2) it was, ahem, "suspect"....so obviously that's not the same one as hkflix is selling (esp considering how good they are about double checking format and whatnot as listed on the box vs. what's actually on the disc. good show, that!)
there *was* a region-0 version going round earlier this year, but (a) it was 4:3 and (2) it was, ahem, "suspect"....so obviously that's not the same one as hkflix is selling (esp considering how good they are about double checking format and whatnot as listed on the box vs. what's actually on the disc. good show, that!)
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Originally posted by Peep
The "suspect" one was the only region-0 release of which I was previously aware. I assumed that HKflix found a different, legitimate one. I was hoping to talk to somebody who had purchased it - and not the region-3 version.
The "suspect" one was the only region-0 release of which I was previously aware. I assumed that HKflix found a different, legitimate one. I was hoping to talk to somebody who had purchased it - and not the region-3 version.
regards, Tim...
