The Korean CREAM release is the BEST!!! Good luck finding a copy... :)

No DTS, but at least it doesn't have those ****ed up bold subs that the new 2-disc has. + Somebody said the picture was a tad better on the Cream Release, even though it uses the same print as the 2-disc.

OH, + there's the sweet ass semi-hologram cover. SWEET.

Well see... that's what i'm saying - I have Ring, Ring 2 and Ring 0 and Dead Or Alive 1 and 2 and they all look the same as Battle Royale to me quality-wise. But whatever. Maybe it's just that I don't care as much as everyone else does.

I like this version also. The Koreans generally put out very good discs. I haven't seen the Tartan for a direct comparison, though. As far as unsubtitled extras go; well, my wife is Korean, so... ;)

The Universe HK DVD works fine for me for the theatrical version. I got it for about $6.

I can confirm that Tartan's RING and RING 0 look miserable in comparison to their NTSC BATTLE ROYALE. There's quite a big difference in quality actually. What are you watching these discs on?

The 2 DVD LE PAL Tin picture quality is not very good.
The Korean set is the one to get.

I sold the LE Tin after seeing the Korean one and bought it right away!

Malata and/or Sony Progressive Scan DVD player on a 61" Sony Hi-Def Rear Projection TV using component cables. It's not my equipment, it's just that the transfers all look the same to me. Guess I'm not as picky.

I finallllllllly watched this movie last week. All I can say is =O
It was such a good movie. I watched it again with a friend a couple days later. I really liked the music though. Some nice songs in there.

Stay tuned, Battle Royale II trailer:

http://br-new.jp/trailer.html

You can get the Region 3 DTS transfer for 30 HKD from dddhouse. Thats approx 4 7.50 incl shipping.

I just bought http://shop.hkdvdstore.com/product_i...roducts_id=647 version of the film.

It seems to be missing subtitles (as in a conversation between 2 people will only have subs for one). Are the other versions like this?

I'm thinking its probably a bootleg, but can anyone verify it?

To add a big probably to the bootleg-ness, the cover has the DTS logo, but there is no DTS track.

thanks (and if it is a boot, can someone point me to a reliable store?)

It's probably a boot from the HK disc, but since there's no information on that webpage that you linked to, it's hard to tell. One thing's for sure, if it's marked DTS and there's no DTS track, then it's a bootleg.

You can get the official HK version cheap here: http://dddhouse.com/cms/dddhouse/en/...productID=1527 (those are HK dollars) or you can get the superior Tartan UK NTSC disc here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...095016-5311001 or at other UK e-tailers like Blackstar.co.uk. For some reason Bensonsworld no longer carries this version.

The two-disc extended cut versions are of course pricier (and I prefer the original cut anyway myself), but the Korean disc is the favored version for this revamped cut of the film.

Monkey: You bought a bootleg.
Sartana: That store says it's REGION FREE. The Universe Disc is Region 3.

Wouldn't trust that store with anything....

Hope the mods edit the link.

so if I bought a non-bootleg version, do all the subtitles show up?

It would help to know what's being said -smile-

From memory, the subtitles aren't great on the HK disc, but I don't recall extended scenes of missing subs. I own the Tartan NTSC R0 disc now and the subtitles are much better.

Wouldn't know. If you can play R3 DVDs, an official copy can't cost more than $6-7. (Hint: Stay away from e-Bay and that store posted above).

I was wondering what everyone considers the superior version. The Extended cuts that these so-called "Director Cuts" sport, or the regular Theatrical version?

I like the theatrical cut better. I've watched that 2:1 over the director's (extended) cut.

Anyone else have an opinion? Any supporters of the Extended Cut?

I've said it before, but the original cut is far superior. The additions to the extended version are pretty pointless.

Here is one more question. A keep seeing a #ed to 3,000 Korean addition on ebay. Is this a boot or not, please help.

i think the numbered 2-disc edition is by Starmax in Korea, but i'm not sure if it's limited anymore. this was the one that came in a double-amaray case inside of a outer light-brown cardboard slipcase. i recently bought this, and was pissed when it did NOT include the map. i'm very sure i bought a legit copy. can anyone verify if this was recently re-issued as non-limited?

darmok:

If it was shrinkwrapped, there should be a round sticker on it which is all in Korean (duh) and has "3,000" printed on it. All of those had the maps.

The Starmax re-release doesn't have the map included and I can verify that it has been re-released.

The map is nothing to worry over. Someone can scan it for you, I am sure.

I'll chime in and say that I actually like the DC better....

I thought the additions were pretty cool actually.

That sucks. I looked at some of the auctions ones and they CLEARLY don't have the map. The map is what made it limited to 3,000. These sellers are just assuming these re-releases are the limited ones (I hope). Although they were the same ones selling the ones with the map earlier this year (Yes, I remember since I sold a couple when the came out).

Again, the only way to make sure you're getting the limited edition of 3,000 is -if- it comes with a red/white sticker (can't remember if it was squarish or circular, I can check as there are five of them at a store down the way) _AND_ it comes with the map.

The rest are reissues or worse.