Definitive Versions of The Crow 1 & 2? - Blu-ray Forum

Phlip · 07-01-2016, 07:47 PM

So I've been doing a bit of research from here, and from what I understand, right now the best version of The Crow 1 is the Japanese 4K release. Is this the case? I'm interested in confirmation just incase because that information is old it may be inaccurate, or if I've missed something. Does the Japanese release contain all Special Features in English?

Also, what is the situation on The Crow: City of Angels? Best PQ, SQ and Special Features-wise.

dvdmike · 07-01-2016, 07:56 PM

The crow 4k is not out yet, could be amazing tho

Phlip · 07-01-2016, 08:08 PM

Apparently it is?

saltysam · 07-01-2016, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Phlip

Apparently it is?

That's the old blu-ray release from 2009, not the upcoming 4k remaster

richieb1971 · 07-01-2016, 09:36 PM

I have the Japanese release based on the idea it was the best version.

I was not disappointed. Mind, I've seen any other version to compare.

Phlip · 07-21-2016, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by richieb1971

I have the Japanese release based on the idea it was the best version.

I was not disappointed. Mind, I've seen any other version to compare.

You have it early?

The thing is: Where can I import it? Does it contain all extras?

dvdmike · 07-21-2016, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Phlip

You have it early?

The thing is: Where can I import it? Does it contain all extras?

That's the old one

drterror666 · 07-22-2016, 08:30 AM

I had no idea there was a better version of The Crow. In what respect? Transfer? Extra footage?

Gizz · 07-23-2016, 12:41 PM

The transfer is quite good. As for The Crow 2 did not even know it was out. I was never a fan out it.

Phlip · 07-27-2016, 08:26 AM

The Crow 2 on DVD has a nice amount of extras, but does anyone know if it is Region B compatible?

drterror666 · 07-27-2016, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Gizz

The transfer is quite good. As for The Crow 2 did not even know it was out. I was never a fan out it.

Is that the cover art or a mock up? It looks awful!

Sky_Captain · 07-27-2016, 09:17 AM

That's the actual cover.

Poor old EiV.

Justin101 · 07-27-2016, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by drterror666

Is that the cover art or a mock up? It looks awful!

It's what has put me off buying it all of these years, it looks like Microsoft Publisher

drees5761 · 07-27-2016, 11:31 AM

Its a real shame that The Crow was heavily cut for an R Rating before release in the USA and that version is what was released everywhere.
I guess there is no chance of an unrated original cut?
Here are a list of the cuts...http://www.movie-censorship.com/report.php?ID=1202

Gizz · 07-27-2016, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by drterror666

Is that the cover art or a mock up? It looks awful!

Yeah like Sky_Captain said that's the cover. I think it sucks.

dvdmike · 07-27-2016, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by drees5761

Its a real shame that The Crow was heavily cut for an R Rating before release in the USA and that version is what was released everywhere.
I guess there is no chance of an unrated original cut?
Here are a list of the cuts...http://www.movie-censorship.com/report.php?ID=1202

Nope, Alex won't go back to this one.
I have seen all the work prints and Re edited the unrated scenes back into the original version, plus made it black and white with the colour flash backs that were intended.
And I watched it once lol

indisposed · 07-27-2016, 05:00 PM

Is the Reigon B EiV release really that good? I've always assumed it was a bad transfer, because the cover is so bad. Bought the American Miramax/Lionsgate disc a few years ago, but it's Region A, so it won't play on my machine.

dvdmike · 07-27-2016, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by indisposed

Is the Reigon B EiV release really that good? I've always assumed it was a bad transfer, because the cover is so bad. Bought the American Miramax/Lionsgate disc a few years ago, but it's Region A, so it won't play on my machine.

It's more than fine, it's mpeg and 1080I with lossy audio so the spec warriors will say it's crap
But the master used is the good one out of the two available

rjf78 · 07-27-2016, 06:54 PM

I've got the German version. It's 1080p and has commentary, deleted scenes etc.

indisposed · 07-27-2016, 09:12 PM

Thanks guys!

Looking at the these captures is interesting.

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film3/blu-r...ow_blu-ray.htm

In retrospect, I'm not crazy about the way the Region A looks. The framing looks cramped and the colours have clearly been boosted too much. Let's be honest, The Crow never had the most vibrant of colour pallets, did it?

07-01-2016, 07:47 PM	#1
Phlip Member Member since:Oct 2012 Location:England Blu-ray collection:68 DVD collection:11	Definitive Versions of The Crow 1 & 2? So I've been doing a bit of research from here, and from what I understand, right now the best version of The Crow 1 is the Japanese 4K release. Is this the case? I'm interested in confirmation just incase because that information is old it may be inaccurate, or if I've missed something. Does the Japanese release contain all Special Features in English? Also, what is the situation on The Crow: City of Angels? Best PQ, SQ and Special Features-wise. Last edited by Phlip; 07-01-2016 at 08:07 PM.

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07-01-2016, 07:56 PM	#2
dvdmike Banned Member since:Jun 2010 Blu-ray collection:1069	The crow 4k is not out yet, could be amazing tho

07-01-2016, 08:08 PM	#3
Phlip Member Member since:Oct 2012 Location:England Blu-ray collection:68 DVD collection:11	Apparently it is?

07-01-2016, 09:36 PM	#5
richieb1971 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:89 Blu-ray collection:706 Trading Score:16	I have the Japanese release based on the idea it was the best version. I was not disappointed. Mind, I've seen any other version to compare.

07-22-2016, 08:30 AM	#8
drterror666 Special Member Member since:Oct 2014 Location:Bristol, UK 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:229 DVD collection:45	I had no idea there was a better version of The Crow. In what respect? Transfer? Extra footage?

07-23-2016, 12:41 PM	#9
Gizz Blu-ray Champion Member since:Mar 2012 Location:England Home Theater Gallery:7 4K collection:420 Blu-ray collection:1825 DVD collection:808 Digital collection:10 iTunes collection:340 Prime collection:151	The transfer is quite good. As for The Crow 2 did not even know it was out. I was never a fan out it.

07-27-2016, 08:26 AM	#10
Phlip Member Member since:Oct 2012 Location:England Blu-ray collection:68 DVD collection:11	The Crow 2 on DVD has a nice amount of extras, but does anyone know if it is Region B compatible?

07-27-2016, 09:17 AM	#12
Sky_Captain Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:17	That's the actual cover. Poor old EiV.

07-27-2016, 11:31 AM	#14
drees5761 Expert Member Member since:Nov 2009 Blu-ray collection:274 Blu-ray reviews: 6	Its a real shame that The Crow was heavily cut for an R Rating before release in the USA and that version is what was released everywhere. I guess there is no chance of an unrated original cut? Here are a list of the cuts...http://www.movie-censorship.com/report.php?ID=1202

07-27-2016, 05:00 PM	#17
indisposed Power Member Member since:Oct 2010 Location:South Wales, U.K	Is the Reigon B EiV release really that good? I've always assumed it was a bad transfer, because the cover is so bad. Bought the American Miramax/Lionsgate disc a few years ago, but it's Region A, so it won't play on my machine.

07-27-2016, 06:54 PM	#19
rjf78 Active Member Member since:Oct 2011 Location:U.K	I've got the German version. It's 1080p and has commentary, deleted scenes etc.

07-27-2016, 09:12 PM	#20
indisposed Power Member Member since:Oct 2010 Location:South Wales, U.K	Thanks guys! Looking at the these captures is interesting. http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film3/blu-r...ow_blu-ray.htm In retrospect, I'm not crazy about the way the Region A looks. The framing looks cramped and the colours have clearly been boosted too much. Let's be honest, The Crow never had the most vibrant of colour pallets, did it?

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