Comparing versions/Costing out "Battle Royale" DVD
07-12-02, 08:04 PM
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Mine was confirmed nine days ago and I still don't have it. I hope it didn't get lost in the mail. I'm in Arizona - maybe tomorrow? Every UK store I have experience with takes forever to arrive here and they package their stuff weird and it all gets squished.
07-13-02, 09:43 AM
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Is there a good region free edition of Battle Royale?
I don't have a region free player. I went to
Amazon UK
and this says it is region 2 but under edition details it says region 0, which is it???
Amazon UK
and this says it is region 2 but under edition details it says region 0, which is it???
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07-13-02, 11:01 AM
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Trigger,
Mine took about a week and a half to arrive after my notice, and I'm in Canada. You'll prabably get it by mid of next week...
bigdaddyt,
The DVD is confirmed to be R0 NTSC.
Just some errors at Amazon.UK's web site...
I guess they are used to R2/PAL DVDs....
J.T.
Mine took about a week and a half to arrive after my notice, and I'm in Canada. You'll prabably get it by mid of next week...
bigdaddyt,
The DVD is confirmed to be R0 NTSC.
Just some errors at Amazon.UK's web site...
I guess they are used to R2/PAL DVDs....
J.T.
07-13-02, 01:00 PM
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Originally posted by jtkv
Trigger,
Mine took about a week and a half to arrive after my notice, and I'm in Canada. You'll prabably get it by mid of next week...
bigdaddyt,
The DVD is confirmed to be R0 NTSC.
Just some errors at Amazon.UK's web site...
I guess they are used to R2/PAL DVDs....
J.T.
Trigger,
Mine took about a week and a half to arrive after my notice, and I'm in Canada. You'll prabably get it by mid of next week...
bigdaddyt,
The DVD is confirmed to be R0 NTSC.
Just some errors at Amazon.UK's web site...
I guess they are used to R2/PAL DVDs....
J.T.
07-13-02, 03:16 PM
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Mine arrived today... I popped it in to watch side-by-side with the R3 version. I have to say that I prefer the R3 version to this. I'm a little disappointed.
Cuts - I only watched side-by-side for about 30 or 40 minutes and there didn't seem to be any speed-up or slow-down. The Tartan release is listed as being 109 minutes and the R3 version is listed as being 114 minutes - 5 minutes longer. I can only assume that some footage is cut somewhere. I will have to watch em both side-by-side to see if there are any cuts and I'll report back.
Sound - The R3 version has DTS and sounds fantastic. The Tartan says that it is 5.1, but all I could get was 2.0. Very disappointing.
Video - The Tartan release is a little sharper and darker, but even though it's anamorphic, there is a little bit of picture cut off on the sides. Not much so that you would notice, but a little bit. The R3 version just looks a little hazy or cloudy, but it's a clean print and if you adjust your TV settings you can make it look as good as the Tartan version. I have a 61" High-Def TV and the difference isn't enough to warrant purchasing the R0 if you already have the R3.
Subtitles - are the same. One instance, the Tartan subtitled writing on the chalkboard when the R3 didn't. The rest is all the same except slight differences in timing. I think the R3 version handles it better though.
Extras - Uh... nothing worth mentioning on either disc.
Price - The Tartan release can be picked up for under 25 bucks and the R3 version can be picked up for under 10 bucks. You do the math.
Verdict - If you own the R3 version, keep it. If you can play DVDs from any region, get the R3 version. If you don't have a region free player or you own a widescreen TV, then get the Tartan R0 version. I prefer the R3 version since it has the DTS advantage over the 2.0 stereo.
Cuts - I only watched side-by-side for about 30 or 40 minutes and there didn't seem to be any speed-up or slow-down. The Tartan release is listed as being 109 minutes and the R3 version is listed as being 114 minutes - 5 minutes longer. I can only assume that some footage is cut somewhere. I will have to watch em both side-by-side to see if there are any cuts and I'll report back.
Sound - The R3 version has DTS and sounds fantastic. The Tartan says that it is 5.1, but all I could get was 2.0. Very disappointing.
Video - The Tartan release is a little sharper and darker, but even though it's anamorphic, there is a little bit of picture cut off on the sides. Not much so that you would notice, but a little bit. The R3 version just looks a little hazy or cloudy, but it's a clean print and if you adjust your TV settings you can make it look as good as the Tartan version. I have a 61" High-Def TV and the difference isn't enough to warrant purchasing the R0 if you already have the R3.
Subtitles - are the same. One instance, the Tartan subtitled writing on the chalkboard when the R3 didn't. The rest is all the same except slight differences in timing. I think the R3 version handles it better though.
Extras - Uh... nothing worth mentioning on either disc.
Price - The Tartan release can be picked up for under 25 bucks and the R3 version can be picked up for under 10 bucks. You do the math.
Verdict - If you own the R3 version, keep it. If you can play DVDs from any region, get the R3 version. If you don't have a region free player or you own a widescreen TV, then get the Tartan R0 version. I prefer the R3 version since it has the DTS advantage over the 2.0 stereo.
07-13-02, 04:19 PM
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Originally posted by Trigger
Verdict - If you own the R3 version, keep it. If you can play DVDs from any region, get the R3 version. If you don't have a region free player or you own a widescreen TV, then get the Tartan R0 version. I prefer the R3 version since it has the DTS advantage over the 2.0 stereo.
Verdict - If you own the R3 version, keep it. If you can play DVDs from any region, get the R3 version. If you don't have a region free player or you own a widescreen TV, then get the Tartan R0 version. I prefer the R3 version since it has the DTS advantage over the 2.0 stereo.
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07-13-02, 04:26 PM
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Originally posted by Tony Block
Are you sure you got the Tartan NTSC region 0 ot Tartan PAL region 0 DVD. Here's bulets and Babes review of the 4 versions of Battle Royale, roseart previously posted this, and the NTSC region is suppposed to have a very good 5.1 audio track.
cheers, Tony Block
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Are you sure you got the Tartan NTSC region 0 ot Tartan PAL region 0 DVD. Here's bulets and Babes review of the 4 versions of Battle Royale, roseart previously posted this, and the NTSC region is suppposed to have a very good 5.1 audio track.
cheers, Tony Block
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07-13-02, 04:54 PM
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Originally posted by Tony Block
Are you sure you got the Tartan NTSC region 0 ot Tartan PAL region 0 DVD. Here's bulets and Babes review of the 4 versions of Battle Royale, roseart previously posted this, and the NTSC region is suppposed to have a very good 5.1 audio track.
cheers, Tony Block
http://www.bulletsnbabesdvds.com/mod...rder=0&thold=0
Are you sure you got the Tartan NTSC region 0 ot Tartan PAL region 0 DVD. Here's bulets and Babes review of the 4 versions of Battle Royale, roseart previously posted this, and the NTSC region is suppposed to have a very good 5.1 audio track.
cheers, Tony Block
http://www.bulletsnbabesdvds.com/mod...rder=0&thold=0
07-13-02, 05:30 PM
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Well - I'm done - it's not cut - it's just the PAL speedup... only speeds up by a few seconds. Looks like Tartan just took their PAL version and made an NTSC version from it. I tried to get it in 5.1 and could not... it's stereo only. Pretty weak. Should I start a new thread with this info so everyone can be made aware of it in case they miss this thread?
07-13-02, 05:33 PM
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Again - I'm sure I don't have the R0 PAL version - it says NTSC 5.1 on the cover and I played it in my NTSC only DVD player. If it was PAL it would've looked all scrambled.
07-13-02, 11:10 PM
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Originally posted by bigdaddy1980
what was the problem?
what was the problem?
I guess the Tartan release is pretty decent. I prefer the DTS track and the subtitles on the R3 version
07-14-02, 11:11 AM
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Originally posted by Trigger
Okay - I got the 5.1 to work... sorry for the confusion.
Okay - I got the 5.1 to work... sorry for the confusion.
Cheers, Tony Block
07-19-02, 08:08 PM
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Originally posted by inri222
I think my Visa did not charge me for the conversion. When I placed the order, there was a hold for $23.13 placed on my card. When I looked today at my online statement, there is a charge for $23.81 from Amazon.co.uk. Either the extra 68 cents is the exchange charge or it could be that the pound value increased from the time I placed the order to the time my credit card was actually charged. This is still a bargain (at $23.81) compared to what other places are charging for this Region 0 release.
I think my Visa did not charge me for the conversion. When I placed the order, there was a hold for $23.13 placed on my card. When I looked today at my online statement, there is a charge for $23.81 from Amazon.co.uk. Either the extra 68 cents is the exchange charge or it could be that the pound value increased from the time I placed the order to the time my credit card was actually charged. This is still a bargain (at $23.81) compared to what other places are charging for this Region 0 release.
cheers, Tony Block
07-24-02, 08:09 AM
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That will be 5 releases now?
Someone should start a new thread about this new release. To keep up with all the updates....
Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the classroom, now comes the much-anticipated directors version of the cult movie. Released in cinemas in Japan, but never before seen in the UK, the Battle Royale Directors Cut DVD features an extra 8 minutes, including an alternative ending, presented in anamorphic widescreen.
This limited edition two-disc set also features a Making Of documentary, interviews with director Kinju Fukasaku and Beat Takashi Kitano, and original theatrical trailer.
In addition, the boxed set will include a poster art collectors card and a unique film frame card and a 4-page booklet. Choose your weapon and fight for your copy now before the new term begins.
This limited edition two-disc set also features a Making Of documentary, interviews with director Kinju Fukasaku and Beat Takashi Kitano, and original theatrical trailer.
In addition, the boxed set will include a poster art collectors card and a unique film frame card and a 4-page booklet. Choose your weapon and fight for your copy now before the new term begins.
07-26-02, 02:05 PM
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definite misprice. cross your fingers. i know amazon.us used to honor misprices (they cancel them now or give you the option to go with the repricing). not sure about amazon.uk. anyone?
07-26-02, 03:43 PM
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I just ordered this too. I wonder how long it will stay at this price if it is(which I'm sure it is) a misprice. I hope they honor the price if it is a mistake.