List of International BDs with Better PQ, AQ, and/or More Extras - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

HD Goofnut · 08-15-2011, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by UNDERSTAR

Anyway you can list the regions for each BR release?

I did for most titles.

Brett C · 08-15-2011, 05:08 AM

The international BD of Conan The Destroyer released by Fox has a set of extras not on the US disc.

HD Goofnut · 08-15-2011, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Brett C

The international BD of Conan The Destroyer released by Fox has a set of extras not on the US disc.

Done.

Kristian Idol · 08-15-2011, 09:40 AM

Here is a website dedicated to comparisons: Rewind

HD Goofnut · 08-15-2011, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Kristian Idol

Here is a website dedicated to comparisons: Rewind

Thanks. The more resources the better.

HD Goofnut · 08-15-2011, 02:41 PM

Added many titles this morning.

Leterface · 08-15-2011, 02:52 PM

Young Guns, Nordic release has AVC while USA has a MPEG2 encode with inferior quality.

HD Goofnut · 08-15-2011, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Leterface

Young Guns, Nordic release has AVC while USA has a MPEG2 encode with inferior quality.

Done.

DNinja · 08-15-2011, 03:17 PM

Here are a couple more:

Highlander (U.K.) has a documentary, interview, and trailer not found on the U.S. version.

DOA: Dead or Alive (CA) has DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, but no extras, U.S. version has Dolby Digital 5.1 and a few extras.

HD Goofnut · 08-15-2011, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by DNinja

Here are a couple more:

Highlander (U.K.) has a documentary, interview, and trailer not found on the U.S. version.

DOA: Dead or Alive (CA) has DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, but no extras, U.S. version has Dolby Digital 5.1 and a few extras.

Done.

dvdmike · 08-15-2011, 03:38 PM

The transfer for The Game is better than 99% of Universal's output, the only issue is that it is not taken from a bypass source so the colours are wrong.

HD Goofnut · 08-15-2011, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by dvdmike

The transfer for The Game is better than 99% of Universal's output, the only issue is that it is not taken from a bypass source so the colours are wrong.

Notation added.

Jeff B · 08-15-2011, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

No, I have seen the worst example of DNR on BD and that is definitely the re-release of Predator. Zulu is certainly mild in comparison since there are a few waxy faces, but the background grain is still intact. Besides every DVD release of the film looks absolutely dreadful.

Overall, I agree, but saying the level of DNR on Zulu is mild is going a bit easy on it. I would class it as moderate. I too have seen far worse (Predator: Ultimate Hunter Edition, some of the Star Treks, Patton etc.) because Zulu still retains a fair amount of detail, but faces are waxy throughout, in my opinion, and it has a scrubbed look. May I suggest that the wording be changed to "moderate DNR"? You are absolutely right that this is the best that the film has looked so far on home video.

Massive thanks for the list, by the way!

HD Goofnut · 08-15-2011, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff B

Overall, I agree, but saying the level of DNR on Zulu is mild is going a bit easy on it. I would class it as moderate. I too have seen far worse (Predator: Ultimate Hunter Edition, some of the Star Treks, Patton etc.) because Zulu still retains a fair amount of detail, but faces are waxy throughout, in my opinion, and it has a scrubbed look. May I suggest that the wording be changed to "moderate DNR"? You are absolutely right that this is the best that the film has looked so far on home video.

Massive thanks for the list, by the way!

I see your point. I will change it to moderate instead of mild.

You're welcome and the link to this thread is in my signature if you need quick access to it.

HD Goofnut · 08-15-2011, 08:07 PM

Bold has been added to international titles that are vastly superior to the U.S. version.

tylerdurden10 · 08-15-2011, 08:17 PM

After just finding this thread, I'm really bummed out to know that a bunch of movies have better releases that I wasn't even aware of!

Had NO IDEA that the JPN release of Memento had the chronological version in HD! This will cost a fortune to import

I think I may have been better off knowing that some of these didn't exist (for my wallets sake), my OCD with having the best version possible will make me import everyone that I have

HD Goofnut · 08-15-2011, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by tylerdurden10

After just finding this thread, I'm really bummed out to know that a bunch of movies have better releases that I wasn't even aware of!

Had NO IDEA that the JPN release of Memento had the chronological version in HD! This will cost a fortune to import

Yeah, it saddens me as well. I did however import We Were Soldiers and Twister from the U.K. for $26 shipped. That's a decent deal.

tylerdurden10 · 08-15-2011, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Yeah, it saddens me as well. I did however import We Were Soldiers and Twister from the U.K. for $26 shipped. That's a decent deal.

Hey I noticed that you listed the French release of Judge Dredd as having an excellent transfer. Can you confirm that it is infact 1080p? I have it and the case says 1080i and my region free player (Insignia) doesn't allow me the option of checking the disc specs

I will say this, if it is 1080i it still looks damn good!

HD Goofnut · 08-15-2011, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by tylerdurden10

Hey I noticed that you listed the French release of Judge Dredd as having an excellent transfer. Can you confirm that it is infact 1080p? I have it and the case says 1080i and my region free player (Insignia) doesn't allow me the option of checking the disc specs

I will say this, if it is 1080i it still looks damn good!

Not 100% sure about that as I own the German version of Judge Dredd. I actually pulled my avatar off the disc. I found that information concerning the French release off a different site. If a 1080i transfer is encoded at 24fps then there's usually little difference in how it look on a decent 1080p display as the display will de-interlace the interlaced signal.

dvdmike · 08-15-2011, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Not 100% sure about that as I own the German version of Judge Dredd. I actually pulled my avatar off the disc. I found that information concerning the French release off a different site. If a 1080i transfer is encoded at 24fps then there's usually little difference in how it look on a decent 1080p display as the display will de-interlace the interlaced signal.

Exactly, specs do not make a good looking title. Brick for example (UK) looks pretty damn great in places

08-15-2011, 09:40 AM	#44
Kristian Idol Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Bueller, CA Blu-ray collection:333 DVD collection:202 Trading Score:1	Here is a website dedicated to comparisons: Rewind Keeper of the Definitive Blu-ray SteelBook List WANT: The Rock SteelBook and slipcovers for: The Cell (Canada), Sweet Hereafter (Canada), Pulp Fiction, Wallace and Gromit. Enough is enough! I have HAD IT with these monkey-fighting snakes on this Monday-to-Friday plane!!

08-15-2011, 02:41 PM	#46
HD Goofnut Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Mississippi Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:1174 DVD collection:32 PS3 collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:129 Hardware reviews:1 Trading Score:33	Added many titles this morning. BDs with 6.1/7.1 Audio (US)~BDs w/ Missing Extras (US)~BDs w/ Slipcovers (US)~Native 3D BDs (US)~Superior International BDs My Motion Picture Collection My Favorite Films

08-15-2011, 03:17 PM	#49
DNinja Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Florida Blu-ray collection:1568 DVD collection:258 PS3 collection:212	Here are a couple more: Highlander (U.K.) has a documentary, interview, and trailer not found on the U.S. version. DOA: Dead or Alive (CA) has DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, but no extras, U.S. version has Dolby Digital 5.1 and a few extras. My Setup: Blu-Ray Players: Panasonic DMP-BDT100P, Sony PlayStation 3 Display: Samsung UN46D6000SF 46" 1080p LED HDTV Receiver: Sony STR-DH820 7.1 Channel Receiver Speakers: Onkyo SKS-HT540 7.1 Channel Speaker System

08-15-2011, 08:07 PM	#55
HD Goofnut Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Mississippi Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:1174 DVD collection:32 PS3 collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:129 Hardware reviews:1 Trading Score:33	Bold has been added to international titles that are vastly superior to the U.S. version. BDs with 6.1/7.1 Audio (US)~BDs w/ Missing Extras (US)~BDs w/ Slipcovers (US)~Native 3D BDs (US)~Superior International BDs My Motion Picture Collection My Favorite Films

08-15-2011, 08:17 PM	#56
tylerdurden10 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2009 Location:CT Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:1178 PS3 collection:31 Trading Score:102	After just finding this thread, I'm really bummed out to know that a bunch of movies have better releases that I wasn't even aware of! Had NO IDEA that the JPN release of Memento had the chronological version in HD! This will cost a fortune to import I think I may have been better off knowing that some of these didn't exist (for my wallets sake), my OCD with having the best version possible will make me import everyone that I have Three pitchers of beer & you still can't ask? Last edited by tylerdurden10; 08-15-2011 at 08:24 PM.

08-15-2011, 05:08 AM	#42
Brett C Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:In the Home Theater Home Theater Gallery:20 Blu-ray collection:1260 DVD collection:677 Blu-ray reviews:13	The international BD of Conan The Destroyer released by Fox has a set of extras not on the US disc.

08-15-2011, 02:52 PM	#47
Leterface Special Member Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:92 Blu-ray reviews:1	Young Guns, Nordic release has AVC while USA has a MPEG2 encode with inferior quality.

08-15-2011, 03:38 PM	#51
dvdmike Special Member Member since:Jun 2010	The transfer for The Game is better than 99% of Universal's output, the only issue is that it is not taken from a bypass source so the colours are wrong.

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