US Movies released in other region recommendations??
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US Movies released in other region recommendations??
I am getting a region free, PAL to NTSC converting DVD player on Monday, the Philips 727. I want to start a little collection of other region and PAL movies of US titles that were released with better transfers, audio (DTS), and certainly better extras or completely different versions altogether.
Examples of the ones I am getting are: 1. "Dawn of the Dead" R2 PAL (Dutch) DVD with 140 min director's cut and 114 min Argento cut. 2. "The Last Unicorn" R2 PAL (German) with Anamorphic Widescreen and 5.1 DD. Also, have ordered "Kill Bill" R2 NTSC (Japan)
Can peeps recommend some other US and similar releases that are in the same vain, not nearly same genres, but overall good or great releases that are made so much better because of other country/region/encoded transfers.
I know there is those other threads, but I just want to narrow down since I am mostly a US release kinda guy. Thanks in advance for all help.
Examples of the ones I am getting are: 1. "Dawn of the Dead" R2 PAL (Dutch) DVD with 140 min director's cut and 114 min Argento cut. 2. "The Last Unicorn" R2 PAL (German) with Anamorphic Widescreen and 5.1 DD. Also, have ordered "Kill Bill" R2 NTSC (Japan)
Can peeps recommend some other US and similar releases that are in the same vain, not nearly same genres, but overall good or great releases that are made so much better because of other country/region/encoded transfers.
I know there is those other threads, but I just want to narrow down since I am mostly a US release kinda guy. Thanks in advance for all help.
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Here's what I use (as do many people here): Rewind @ www.dvdcompare.net
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yes..i know that sight..but i just wanted recommends from already purchased titles that peeps already have and like and can simply list rather than me titling them all and comparing..ya know? thanks anyway though..
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Gotcha. Well, here's one recommendation: A Fish Called Wanda: Special Edition.
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Trainspotting R2 (UK) Extras
Frantic R2 (UK) Anamorphic
Evil Dead Trilogy R2 (UK) Extras
Army of Darkness R3 (HK) Superb Transfer
Showdown in Little Tokyo R4 (Aussie) Anamorphic
Just a few off the top of my head
Frantic R2 (UK) Anamorphic
Evil Dead Trilogy R2 (UK) Extras
Army of Darkness R3 (HK) Superb Transfer
Showdown in Little Tokyo R4 (Aussie) Anamorphic
Just a few off the top of my head
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Originally posted by pkynes
Trainspotting R2 (UK) Extras
Trainspotting R2 (UK) Extras
http://www.dvdanswers.com/index.php?r=0&s=1&c=3536
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THE DEER HUNTER - 2-disc SE on sale now amazon uk for GBP7.99 - includes a great commentary track recorded last year by Michael Cimino that is listed as "exclusive for the UK")
THE HITCHER - another UK 2-disc SE with commentary, documentary. and two short films (one by the director, the other directed by Rutger Hauer)
THE HITCHER - another UK 2-disc SE with commentary, documentary. and two short films (one by the director, the other directed by Rutger Hauer)
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Originally posted by marty888
THE DEER HUNTER - 2-disc SE on sale now amazon uk for GBP7.99 - includes a great commentary track recorded last year by Michael Cimino that is listed as "exclusive for the UK")
THE HITCHER - another UK 2-disc SE with commentary, documentary. and two short films (one by the director, the other directed by Rutger Hauer)
THE DEER HUNTER - 2-disc SE on sale now amazon uk for GBP7.99 - includes a great commentary track recorded last year by Michael Cimino that is listed as "exclusive for the UK")
THE HITCHER - another UK 2-disc SE with commentary, documentary. and two short films (one by the director, the other directed by Rutger Hauer)
posts later...actually ordered this and now can't wait.
more of these type of suggestions would be so appreciated. thanks again marty!!
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Originally posted by taronga
The Trainspotting SE will finally get a R1 release on June 1st, if you can wait that long. Ugly cover, though.
http://www.dvdanswers.com/index.php?r=0&s=1&c=3536
The Trainspotting SE will finally get a R1 release on June 1st, if you can wait that long. Ugly cover, though.
http://www.dvdanswers.com/index.php?r=0&s=1&c=3536
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Also, just to add my 2 cents:
Fight Club DTS R3 Korea
Hard Rain DTS (R2 Japan or R3 Korea)
- I watched the R2 the other night and I was surprised how much I liked it. The DTS was very very sweet!
Heat DTS R2 Japan
Shawshank Redemption R2 Japan
Happy Gilmore R4 Australia (anamorphic widescreen)
True Lies R3 Korea (anamorphic & cheap (6-9 bucks!)
True Lies R2 Japan DTS
Fight Club DTS R3 Korea
Hard Rain DTS (R2 Japan or R3 Korea)
- I watched the R2 the other night and I was surprised how much I liked it. The DTS was very very sweet!
Heat DTS R2 Japan
Shawshank Redemption R2 Japan
Happy Gilmore R4 Australia (anamorphic widescreen)
True Lies R3 Korea (anamorphic & cheap (6-9 bucks!)
True Lies R2 Japan DTS
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Blade R2-Japan Dts
The Core R2-Japan 2-discs Dts
Dogville R0-Korea 2-discs (not available in U.S.)
Black Hawk Down~Superbit R3-Korea4-discs Dts
The Terminator R2-Japan 2-discs Dts
Mummy Returns R4-Aussie 2-discs Dts
Dances With Wolves R2-Korea 4-discs Dts (Theatrical and Extended versions / LE leather case)
The Hulk R3-Korea 3-discs Dts (LE custom case with lots of goodies)
Face/Off R3-Korea Dts
Cliffhanger R3-Korea 2-discs Dts
Deer Hunter R2-UK 2-discs
Rabbit Proof Fence R4-UK
Liar Liar R2-UK Dts
Scorpion King R3-Korea Dts
Red Dragon R3-Korea 2-discs Dts
Usual Suspects R2-UK 2-discs
Ronin R2-Japan Dts
Sleepy Hollow R2-France Dts
Equilibrim R3-Korea Dts
Fught Club R3-Korea 2-discs Dts
Spiderman~Superbit R3-Korea 2-discs Dts
Men In Black II~Superbit R3-Korea 2-discs Dts
Nixon R3-Korea 2-discs Dts 16:9
Finding Nemo 2-discs Dts-Es
Lion King R2-UK 2-discs Dts
A Bug's Life R2-UK 2-discs Dts
True Lies R2-Japan Dts
Crimson Rivers R2-UK 2-discs
Vatel R3-Korea 2-discs
Predator R3-Korea 2-discs Dts
The Longest Day R3-Korea 2-discs
Fiddler On The Roof R3-Korea 2-discs
Braveheart R3-Korea 2-discs
A Bridge Too Far R3-Korea 2-discs
League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen R3-Korea 2-discs Dts
Fight Club R3-Korea 2-dscs Dts
Requiem For A Dream R3-Korea Dts
Silence Of The Lambs R3-Korea 2-discs Dts
+MORE (no time now)
Searching for these titles has consumed most of my spare time the last few months. So now you can reap the rewards of my hard work.
Dave
The Core R2-Japan 2-discs Dts
Dogville R0-Korea 2-discs (not available in U.S.)
Black Hawk Down~Superbit R3-Korea4-discs Dts
The Terminator R2-Japan 2-discs Dts
Mummy Returns R4-Aussie 2-discs Dts
Dances With Wolves R2-Korea 4-discs Dts (Theatrical and Extended versions / LE leather case)
The Hulk R3-Korea 3-discs Dts (LE custom case with lots of goodies)
Face/Off R3-Korea Dts
Cliffhanger R3-Korea 2-discs Dts
Deer Hunter R2-UK 2-discs
Rabbit Proof Fence R4-UK
Liar Liar R2-UK Dts
Scorpion King R3-Korea Dts
Red Dragon R3-Korea 2-discs Dts
Usual Suspects R2-UK 2-discs
Ronin R2-Japan Dts
Sleepy Hollow R2-France Dts
Equilibrim R3-Korea Dts
Fught Club R3-Korea 2-discs Dts
Spiderman~Superbit R3-Korea 2-discs Dts
Men In Black II~Superbit R3-Korea 2-discs Dts
Nixon R3-Korea 2-discs Dts 16:9
Finding Nemo 2-discs Dts-Es
Lion King R2-UK 2-discs Dts
A Bug's Life R2-UK 2-discs Dts
True Lies R2-Japan Dts
Crimson Rivers R2-UK 2-discs
Vatel R3-Korea 2-discs
Predator R3-Korea 2-discs Dts
The Longest Day R3-Korea 2-discs
Fiddler On The Roof R3-Korea 2-discs
Braveheart R3-Korea 2-discs
A Bridge Too Far R3-Korea 2-discs
League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen R3-Korea 2-discs Dts
Fight Club R3-Korea 2-dscs Dts
Requiem For A Dream R3-Korea Dts
Silence Of The Lambs R3-Korea 2-discs Dts
+MORE (no time now)
Searching for these titles has consumed most of my spare time the last few months. So now you can reap the rewards of my hard work.
Dave
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Anybody have a site with reviews on some of those Korea titles? Im wondering if its worth the money for Silence of the Lambs, Bridge Too Far, and the Longest Day?
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Originally posted by Peep
I hear people getting excited all the time talking about PAL discs with DTS sound but doesn't the PAL speedup audio issues kind of spoil the 'improved' sound quality?
I hear people getting excited all the time talking about PAL discs with DTS sound but doesn't the PAL speedup audio issues kind of spoil the 'improved' sound quality?
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Originally posted by cultshock
Some people are more sensitive to the speedup than others. I'm sensitive to it, so I stay away from English language PAL discs if possible, DTS or not. (PAL speedup on foreign language soundtracks aren't as noticable to me though).
Some people are more sensitive to the speedup than others. I'm sensitive to it, so I stay away from English language PAL discs if possible, DTS or not. (PAL speedup on foreign language soundtracks aren't as noticable to me though).
So, I use my player 99% of the time for foreign films. Pal or no Pal....no problem. Though I am a professional musician with a perfect pitch....and am ready to argue that it will be extremely hard for you if you are not a native speaker to notice Pal-speed up on a Russian or Thai disc....or whatever other language you might come up with.
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Where's a good place (reliable, decent prices, and good quantity) to buy HK region 3 American movies?
I know koreandvds.com is a good place for Korean Region 3 US movies but I'm not sure about HK region 3 US movies.
I know HKflix has some, but I've noticed that their prices seem to be a bit higher than most.
I know koreandvds.com is a good place for Korean Region 3 US movies but I'm not sure about HK region 3 US movies.
I know HKflix has some, but I've noticed that their prices seem to be a bit higher than most.
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I would agree that it is next to impossible for me to notice PAL speedup in foreign films. I was just surprised at how many people buy english PAL discs solely because of the inclusion of a DTS track.
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Originally posted by Peep
I would agree that it is next to impossible for me to notice PAL speedup in foreign films. I was just surprised at how many people buy english PAL discs solely because of the inclusion of a DTS track.
I would agree that it is next to impossible for me to notice PAL speedup in foreign films. I was just surprised at how many people buy english PAL discs solely because of the inclusion of a DTS track.
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Originally posted by cross
Where's a good place (reliable, decent prices, and good quantity) to buy HK region 3 American movies?
I know koreandvds.com is a good place for Korean Region 3 US movies but I'm not sure about HK region 3 US movies.
I know HKflix has some, but I've noticed that their prices seem to be a bit higher than most.
Where's a good place (reliable, decent prices, and good quantity) to buy HK region 3 American movies?
I know koreandvds.com is a good place for Korean Region 3 US movies but I'm not sure about HK region 3 US movies.
I know HKflix has some, but I've noticed that their prices seem to be a bit higher than most.