about the twilight samurai
 

I saw this film last night and wow. I loved it. I noticed that a R1 version is coming out months end, should I wait for the R1 or just get the HK edition?

A question on about the movie:

The HK ed. is, for the most part, a barebones disc so if you can wait and the R1 version is cheaper, i'd go that route. As for the pejorative title given by his fellow samurai,

I really like the disc I got of it... I would just go by whatever is cheaper when the R1 comes out (so long as it isn't cut or dubbed)

and yeah, they call him that because of the hours he's forced to keep. I don't see how that's a spoiler.

Thanks for the info. I think the R1 is going to be 19.99 so I'll probably pick up the HK. About the spoiler, you never know 'round these parts, i like to play on the safe side.

You should check out the R2 disc from Tartan in the UK. It has a full bit rate DTS track.

If you like nice packaging you should go for the Japanese R2 disc. It's one of the most beautiful sets in my collection. It also has a beautiful photobook.

Does it have english subs?

The Japanese Edition does have English subs but I thought the edition he is talking about with the book was OOP. I could be wrong though.

I personally just bought the R2 dvd of Twilight Samurai (the one with the photobook).

As in the case of most R2 & R3 dvds, English subs are avaialble only for the film but not the special features.

Considering the high cost of Japanese dvds (averaging over $30), I still cherish this one since the documentary features on the 2nd disc are quite extensive from conceptualizing of the film to the numerous awards it has garnered. It does help that I understood Japanese a bit.

For those who have or would be getting the R2 version, check out the part of the documentary where they awarded Hiro Sanada with the Best Actor. He wasn't available to personally accept it so a video feed was shown since at that time, he was in New Zealand filming The Last Samurai. You can actually see a bit of Ken Watanabe by the side.

I'm curious about the R2 release, where did you purchase it from?

Available from Yes Asia Global under Tasogare Seibei, Amazon.co.jp, CD Japan, HMV.co.jp.

Is that cdjapan link for the version with the photobook njal?

From the listed weight I would imagine that both YesAsia and CD Japan still carry the original L.E. w/book, not sure about the others. YesAsia used the present picture when I bought mine a year ago, and that was the L.E.
To be sure I'd send off an email to either/both to check.

Cheers njal :)

I got mine from yesasia and it turned out to be the superb L.E. set and I wasnt really expecting it to be as they dont have an image of it, so they are underselling that dvd :)

Watched it 2 times now and its a quite simply perfect film and I adore it, its one film I will never get bored of ever, as its just soo well made and acted, dont see how anyone could not like it :)

Now that the R1 edition is available, has anyone been able to compare the different releases? Neither DVDBeaver or Rewind have comparisons, yet.

I'm interested to see if we can get a R1 release of a Japanese film which rivals its R2 release in video/audio/extras.

It's non-anamorphic(although letterboxed), burned in subs, and an overall crappy transfer. Avoid at all cost. I rented it from Netflix and I really liked the film and wil be getting R2 version.

Is this the LE??? It looks like it, but the text says it's only 1 disc. And this statement really makes me doubtful:

Thanks...

Here's what the Japanese LE looks like:

http://www.dvdasian.com/cgi-bin/dvda...l?mv_arg=15568

Personnally, I'm happy with the R3.

Thanks for the info. I really love this movie and want to get the best version available.