American Psycho. Which Edition? - Blu-ray Forum

rockds · 08-31-2009, 10:59 AM

I know there are a couple of editions of this out there, for e.g the Austrailian and the German edition, but which one is the best. I can never come to any final conclusion to which one has the better PQ & better aspect ratio etc

Can anyone help.

MaCruz · 08-31-2009, 11:19 AM

I'm not sure the difference with the others but you can get the US version at a Wal-Mart store, or even Amazon for $10.00

samdaman94 · 08-31-2009, 11:27 AM

I've heard the Australian is the best, but I may be wrong

CMM · 08-31-2009, 12:12 PM

Here is a comparison of all four releases:

http://www.hd-compare.com/2009/05/american-psycho.html

It seems that the Australian and Spanish releases are the best. The German release has the wrong aspect ratio and is cut. The US release has inferior PQ.

Wdm81 · 08-31-2009, 01:39 PM

I picked up the Canadian release (which is identical to the US release except for minor packaging changes) for 12 bucks at best buy about a month ago

Copincidentally I watched it yesterday and while the opening scenes have terrible grain and the rest of the movie never reaches reference quality, I wouldn't say the PQ is terrible and from what i remember its a marked improvment over the DVD. The sound didn't blow me away either, but dialogue is always clear and the surrounds are used well for music and the low end is fairly strong (the cop car explosion at the end sounded very loud and deep). Extras are nice too, with a commentary, some deleted scenes and a short doc on the 80's (I can't remember if anything was left off from the special edition DVD)

Overall i'd say i am happy with my upgrade purchase, although i do love the film and would like to see a better edition someday but I would break down my opinion of the American Release from Lionsgate as

PQ - 7/10
AQ - 8/10
Extras - 7/10

DetroitSportsFan · 08-31-2009, 03:57 PM

I got the Australian about 6 months ago for around $20. A definite upgrade to the Lionsgate U.S. release.

Blu-Benny · 08-31-2009, 04:02 PM

i can't believe suss hasn't been in here yet!!!

MaCruz · 08-31-2009, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu-Benny

i can't believe suss hasn't been in here yet!!!

bump to the top so he can see

Sussudio · 08-31-2009, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu-Benny

i can't believe suss hasn't been in here yet!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by macruz19

bump to the top so he can see

lol

...completely missed this....i have the US version and love it...it's not perfect, but I was never a big fan of imports (not sure why

). i have the vhs, 1st release dvd, 2nd release dvd, and now the bluray, and it's definitely improved each time. i should be really picky about this movie, but i'm not. i don't feel like i'm one of those fans that has to have the very best...just being able to watch it in HD is awesome enough for me

the link posted above is very informative though

Beta Man · 08-31-2009, 05:57 PM

I understand the Aussie version is the "One to have" I only have the U.S. version, and while it's a good upgrade to the DVD, I will double-dip because I do enjoy the film..... I just plan on waiting, as I suspect another U.S. version will come out eventually, and like Sussudio..... I don't enjoy the film enough to import it at a higher cost

djgabz · 09-01-2009, 01:41 AM

Ssudio, still waiting that you will show us your complete collection of blu ray :P

FindYourWay · 09-01-2009, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Sussudio

i don't feel like i'm one of those fans that has to have the very best.

How very un-Patrick Bateman of you.

GGX · 09-01-2009, 01:46 AM

Australian version is without a doubt the best release. I own both that and the US release. There is no comparison.

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Originally Posted by Sussudio

lol

...completely missed this....i have the US version and love it...it's not perfect, but I was never a big fan of imports (not sure why

)

WTF!? You need to get on that shit! lol

rockds · 09-03-2009, 03:24 PM

Thanks guys. It's the Aussie version for me. A bit more expensive, but I think it's worth it.

SleeperAgent · 09-06-2009, 03:23 PM

Where can I get a copy of the Australian version? Didn't see any on ebay.

rockds · 01-06-2010, 06:11 PM

Does the Australian version have more or less picture with regards to aspect ratio?

Dave_6 · 01-06-2010, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by rockds

Does the Australian version have more or less picture with regards to aspect ratio?

Looks like it's 2.35:1

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Ameri...-Blu-ray/3632/

GGX · 01-06-2010, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by rockds

Does the Australian version have more or less picture with regards to aspect ratio?

Its in its correct native aspect ratio. The only thing that matters in that regard.

Kynch · 01-06-2010, 09:02 PM

The comparison posted earlier said that the German version was open matted to 1.78:1. Does that mean they cropped the sides or that they left more footage on the top and bottom (hence why they say we see more)?

rockds · 01-07-2010, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kynch

The comparison posted earlier said that the German version was open matted to 1.78:1. Does that mean they cropped the sides or that they left more footage on the top and bottom (hence why they say we see more)?

Thats pretty much what I wanted to know. I'm still learning about this AR thing.

I think that I would prefur more picture, even if the director didn't intend for it to be that way... it's alot better then having less picture anyway.

08-31-2009, 10:59 AM	#1
rockds Active Member Member since:Jun 2009	American Psycho. Which Edition? I know there are a couple of editions of this out there, for e.g the Austrailian and the German edition, but which one is the best. I can never come to any final conclusion to which one has the better PQ & better aspect ratio etc Can anyone help.

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08-31-2009, 11:19 AM	#2
MaCruz Community Gaming Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Jacksonville, FL Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:104 Blu-ray collection:958 DVD collection:18 MA collection:394 Digital collection:570 iTunes collection:527 Prime collection:192 Blu-ray reviews: 23 Trading Score:139	I'm not sure the difference with the others but you can get the US version at a Wal-Mart store, or even Amazon for $10.00

08-31-2009, 11:27 AM	#3
samdaman94 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jul 2009 Location:UK Trading Score:7	I've heard the Australian is the best, but I may be wrong

08-31-2009, 12:12 PM	#4
CMM Banned Member since:Dec 2008 Location:I have to return some videotapes Blu-ray collection:42	Here is a comparison of all four releases: http://www.hd-compare.com/2009/05/american-psycho.html It seems that the Australian and Spanish releases are the best. The German release has the wrong aspect ratio and is cut. The US release has inferior PQ.

08-31-2009, 01:39 PM	#5
Wdm81 Special Member Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Canada 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:864 DVD collection:85 Blu-ray reviews: 6	I picked up the Canadian release (which is identical to the US release except for minor packaging changes) for 12 bucks at best buy about a month ago Copincidentally I watched it yesterday and while the opening scenes have terrible grain and the rest of the movie never reaches reference quality, I wouldn't say the PQ is terrible and from what i remember its a marked improvment over the DVD. The sound didn't blow me away either, but dialogue is always clear and the surrounds are used well for music and the low end is fairly strong (the cop car explosion at the end sounded very loud and deep). Extras are nice too, with a commentary, some deleted scenes and a short doc on the 80's (I can't remember if anything was left off from the special edition DVD) Overall i'd say i am happy with my upgrade purchase, although i do love the film and would like to see a better edition someday but I would break down my opinion of the American Release from Lionsgate as PQ - 7/10 AQ - 8/10 Extras - 7/10

08-31-2009, 03:57 PM	#6
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	I got the Australian about 6 months ago for around $20. A definite upgrade to the Lionsgate U.S. release.

08-31-2009, 04:02 PM	#7
Blu-Benny Michael Bay's #1 Fan Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Wisconsin Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:552 DVD collection:108 Trading Score:138	i can't believe suss hasn't been in here yet!!!

08-31-2009, 05:57 PM	#10
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	I understand the Aussie version is the "One to have" I only have the U.S. version, and while it's a good upgrade to the DVD, I will double-dip because I do enjoy the film..... I just plan on waiting, as I suspect another U.S. version will come out eventually, and like Sussudio..... I don't enjoy the film enough to import it at a higher cost

09-01-2009, 01:41 AM	#11
djgabz Member Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:6	Ssudio, still waiting that you will show us your complete collection of blu ray :P

09-03-2009, 03:24 PM	#14
rockds Active Member Member since:Jun 2009	Thanks guys. It's the Aussie version for me. A bit more expensive, but I think it's worth it.

09-06-2009, 03:23 PM	#15
SleeperAgent Banned Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Plateau of Leng 4K collection:19 Blu-ray collection:22 Trading Score:289	Where can I get a copy of the Australian version? Didn't see any on ebay.

01-06-2010, 06:11 PM	#16
rockds Active Member Member since:Jun 2009	Does the Australian version have more or less picture with regards to aspect ratio?

01-06-2010, 09:02 PM	#19
Kynch Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:UK Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:60	The comparison posted earlier said that the German version was open matted to 1.78:1. Does that mean they cropped the sides or that they left more footage on the top and bottom (hence why they say we see more)?

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