Il Mare (Korean version-16/9 DTS)-inside look
02-21-04, 08:02 PM
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Il Mare (Korean version-16/9 DTS)-inside look
I am aware that a lot of people love this film around here so:
per dvdasian:
based on all the excellent reviews I think I will pick it up myself.
per dvdasian:
based on all the excellent reviews I think I will pick it up myself.
02-21-04, 08:27 PM
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I got my copy in the other day from DVDAsian. The packaging is excellent, there's a little magnet on each side that holds each side together.
02-22-04, 12:33 AM
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Here are some information regarding this new release, and a comparison with the Japanese version, which does not have English subtitles
http://pub127.ezboard.com/fhongkongd...cID=5966.topic
02-22-04, 02:39 AM
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looks like people are not speaking too highly of the video quality....some pretty bad sub quality as well!!
Perhaps I should reconsider....there are too many other Euro films I have on order. Though I have to admit that from what I have read on the net and the package of this film.....I was ready to place an order.
Perhaps I should reconsider....there are too many other Euro films I have on order. Though I have to admit that from what I have read on the net and the package of this film.....I was ready to place an order.
02-22-04, 05:46 AM
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I mentioned this in the other Il Mare thread about this release I think, but anyway - I was quite content with the Spectrum release from awhile ago. The subtitles didn't really bother me either. Supposedly, they reworked the subtitles on this new set and it is supposed to have an improved picture over the original Spectrum dvd. I doubt I'm picky enough to notice that this new release isn't quite as good as the Japanese set with no subs. Cuz I looked at the sample stills from both DVDs after ordering this and it didn't upset me in the slightest. I can't wait till it arrives (my order is being held up waiting for one dvd that got pushed back).
03-09-04, 03:48 AM
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Originally posted by beefjerky
Someone tell me, is this a good blind buy?
Someone tell me, is this a good blind buy?
If you liked romances like The Shop Around the Corner & Sleepless in Seattle w/ a touch of Somewhere in Time (sorry, lame comparisons, but those are off of the top of my head), then i'd guess that Il Mare would be a good blind buy for you. FWIW, i liked it. my only gripe, which could be said for almost any film, is that the translation for the subs could've been better. i'm being nit-picky here, but i just wish the S.E. could've had a plasic slip case.
03-13-04, 09:18 AM
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Wow, I'm glad I bought these movies. I really loved My Sassy Girl, and Il Mare was very good also. The picture quality for Il Mare seemed rough, but that might be due to the low budget of the film. I didn't notice too much dust or scratches after the first couple minutes. I watched the movie with subs on to see their quality, and they weren't that bad. It was a good translation of what was being said in Korean (even if the grammar was a bit bad), and I only noticed a few spots where the translation was spotty. I really enjoyed it, and if anyone else is looking for a good, understated romance film, check this one out.
03-13-04, 06:46 PM
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Originally posted by Trigger
They are... you should've picked up The Classic too while you were at it.
They are... you should've picked up The Classic too while you were at it.
03-20-04, 12:54 PM
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Originally posted by the_dude8
what region is the above Il mare? what is the oversea version that is selling at yesasia?
what is the cheapest place to get the Il mare?
what region is the above Il mare? what is the oversea version that is selling at yesasia?
what is the cheapest place to get the Il mare?
The cheapest place to get Il mare is probably $20 for the re-release by Spectrum.
04-08-04, 08:09 PM
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Thanks to everybody in this thread, I saw the 3 fricken amazing movies. Il Mare, My Sassy Girl, and The Classic. 
Thank you all!
Any other movies that are as quality as these?
Thank you all!Any other movies that are as quality as these?
04-08-04, 08:15 PM
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My Tutor Friend is quite good... and Oh! Brothers is also good (but not a romance). My Wife is a Gangster is also good. Greatest Expectations was pretty good for a recent romantic comedy.
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My mom is in Korea right now, and I asked her to pick up Classic and Ditto for me, but I couldn't think of anything else for her to get. If there's one (or two) more films to add to that list, what would they be?