Oldboy UE
08-24-04, 12:04 AM
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Originally posted by DrGerbil
This really doesn't make any sense. Why would Starmax immediately announce another version? That is a crucial error and may cost them thousands of dollars in sales (surely, some people that were going to buy the LE may now decide to wait). Also, we the fans are put in a bind... be patient and lose out on the LE or jump on the LE (at a substantial cost) just to see another version (possibly extended) released in the future. I call bullshit!
This really doesn't make any sense. Why would Starmax immediately announce another version? That is a crucial error and may cost them thousands of dollars in sales (surely, some people that were going to buy the LE may now decide to wait). Also, we the fans are put in a bind... be patient and lose out on the LE or jump on the LE (at a substantial cost) just to see another version (possibly extended) released in the future. I call bullshit!
I agree! Dammit, I just want the truth! Just let us know whether there will be an extended version or not. AAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!
08-24-04, 03:14 PM
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Originally posted by DrGerbil
You may want to hold off, because:
http://us.yesasia.com/assocred.asp?C...uture_release/
Also, by using XPYES2004 as a coupon, you will receive $10 off their price. (The coupon is good for $10 off a $60 purchase) Thus, you can pre-order it for $84.95 shipped. Not bad, eh?
You may want to hold off, because:
http://us.yesasia.com/assocred.asp?C...uture_release/
Also, by using XPYES2004 as a coupon, you will receive $10 off their price. (The coupon is good for $10 off a $60 purchase) Thus, you can pre-order it for $84.95 shipped. Not bad, eh?
08-24-04, 03:45 PM
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Originally posted by dvdfriendly
Hey DrGerbil thanks for the coupon hint. Just wondering as the price is now 99.95 USD you sure you got it for 5 USD cheaper ???? Did they adjust the price so quickly ?
Hey DrGerbil thanks for the coupon hint. Just wondering as the price is now 99.95 USD you sure you got it for 5 USD cheaper ???? Did they adjust the price so quickly ?
08-25-04, 10:20 PM
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When the Oldboy SE was announced early this year, the UE was announced at the same time, and word was that it would contain a director's cut. Later, the director did an interview in DVD 2.0 (a Korean magazine) saying there would be no director's cut.
The sad thing is they probably won't subtitle the deleted scenes on the UE. At least if the deleted scenes were reintegrated into the film we'd have some subtitles on them!
I assume the FE will be the first two DVD discs of the UE. The soundtrack is available separately anyway, so if you bought the FE and the soundtrack you'd only be missing the 3rd disc (a documentary), a still book, and the copper box. This is all subject to change, of course. Starmax gave November as a release date for the FE, and they seem to be taken aback by all the negative reactions. For all we know, the FE will have a better transfer AND the DTS track, pissing off both SE and UE owners equally!
I'm of two minds about the FE. I definitely think the film could use a better transfer than what is on the SE. The SE looks fine on a small TV, but when I watch it on a larger screen it doesn't look so hot. I don't have the scratch to spring for the UE, and the FE, priced at around $20 - $25, would let me get the new (assumedly better) transfer. But then my Oldboy SE becomes a fancy bookend. Grrr.
The Koreans have started to get a little greedy w/ the LEs. The Silmido "LE" must have had a bigger press run than most regular editions! I see them going for $16-$20 on eBay now.
Here's a link to a DVD 2.0 article on the Oldboy UE, for all you who can read Korean...
http://www.dvd2.co.kr/news/news_final.asp?mkey=185
The sad thing is they probably won't subtitle the deleted scenes on the UE. At least if the deleted scenes were reintegrated into the film we'd have some subtitles on them!
I assume the FE will be the first two DVD discs of the UE. The soundtrack is available separately anyway, so if you bought the FE and the soundtrack you'd only be missing the 3rd disc (a documentary), a still book, and the copper box. This is all subject to change, of course. Starmax gave November as a release date for the FE, and they seem to be taken aback by all the negative reactions. For all we know, the FE will have a better transfer AND the DTS track, pissing off both SE and UE owners equally!
I'm of two minds about the FE. I definitely think the film could use a better transfer than what is on the SE. The SE looks fine on a small TV, but when I watch it on a larger screen it doesn't look so hot. I don't have the scratch to spring for the UE, and the FE, priced at around $20 - $25, would let me get the new (assumedly better) transfer. But then my Oldboy SE becomes a fancy bookend. Grrr.
The Koreans have started to get a little greedy w/ the LEs. The Silmido "LE" must have had a bigger press run than most regular editions! I see them going for $16-$20 on eBay now.
Here's a link to a DVD 2.0 article on the Oldboy UE, for all you who can read Korean...
http://www.dvd2.co.kr/news/news_final.asp?mkey=185
08-25-04, 10:55 PM
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I look at it this way: God put the UE in front of me and I took it. Same as when he put the SE in front of me a few months earlier... based on chatter i've read on various boards, this UE may be more limited than most other LE's, if only because they are allegedly producing only enough to cover the pre-orders and then are halting production. If that is indeed the case, why didn't Starmax just decide to use a mass-produced steel case, instead of one that (also allegedly) is hand made out of Copper?
One other point of note, KoreanDVDs have raised the price $16 from $71 to $86.
One other point of note, KoreanDVDs have raised the price $16 from $71 to $86.
08-25-04, 11:01 PM
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Originally posted by DrGerbil
One other point of note, KoreanDVDs have raised the price $16 from $71 to $86.
One other point of note, KoreanDVDs have raised the price $16 from $71 to $86.
09-14-04, 07:07 PM
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This thread needs a bump and what is a good bump without some info?
The production numbers have been released. Fewer than 2800 UE's were produced.
Starmax have also posted some screencaps of the new UE transfer (and compared it to the old SE). I must admit, the differences are striking.
Check the bottom three links on this page for a peek (the 4,5,6):
http://oldboy.starmax21.co.kr/index.asp
This has been known for quite some time, but Knowles of AICN has done a commentary for the film and it will be included on the UE. Of course, this is bound to incite mixed reactions...
The production numbers have been released. Fewer than 2800 UE's were produced.
Starmax have also posted some screencaps of the new UE transfer (and compared it to the old SE). I must admit, the differences are striking.
Check the bottom three links on this page for a peek (the 4,5,6):
http://oldboy.starmax21.co.kr/index.asp
This has been known for quite some time, but Knowles of AICN has done a commentary for the film and it will be included on the UE. Of course, this is bound to incite mixed reactions...
09-14-04, 07:40 PM
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Originally posted by BrentLumkin
Hmmmm, now I've been cursed into being tempted to order this beast!
Hmmmm, now I've been cursed into being tempted to order this beast!
09-26-04, 12:08 AM
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Originally posted by Fandango
I noticed that yesasia has moved the release date to 11/25 and dvdasian has moved it to 10/30. Anybody know what the delay is for? Possibly fulfilling all the preorders?
I noticed that yesasia has moved the release date to 11/25 and dvdasian has moved it to 10/30. Anybody know what the delay is for? Possibly fulfilling all the preorders?
I'm not holding my breath on this one, but perhaps Starmax will add some English subs on the commentaries and extras, just this once. Hardly a stretch, considering Knowles commentary will be subbed in Korean...
Just wishful thinking, I suppose.
NOTE: DVDasian.com says October 30th is the release date.
09-26-04, 04:32 AM
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Just saw OLDBOY at the movie theatre - amazing power-art-house flick! I'd love to have it on DVD but come on, a 100 Dollars for 1 film? How do you explain that to your ladies?!? Argh, can't do it... . :-/
09-29-04, 10:04 PM
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Originally posted by Fandango
I noticed that yesasia has moved the release date to 11/25 and dvdasian has moved it to 10/30. Anybody know what the delay is for? Possibly fulfilling all the preorders?
I noticed that yesasia has moved the release date to 11/25 and dvdasian has moved it to 10/30. Anybody know what the delay is for? Possibly fulfilling all the preorders?
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I'm sorta confused after reading this thread: are the commentaries / extras subbed or not? I know the extras probably won't be (par for the course), but I'm still unclear on the commentaries. Any help would be appreciated I'm seriously considering the UE.
I'm seriously considering the UE.
10-04-04, 10:11 PM
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Nothing but the film will be subbed in English. There will however be ONE commentary in English, by that guy from AICN. Alernate Korean subtitles will be available for that.
I'm pretty sure that's right.
I'm pretty sure that's right.
