Flash Point (Dao Huo Xian) - Blu-ray Forum

AnimeOnBlu · 11-10-2009, 02:13 AM

Release by Showbox

Directed by Wilson Yip. Starring Donnie Yen and Louis Koo.
Release Date: October 26, 2009

Specs:

Quote:

Video: 1080p AVC 2:35:1
Audio: Cantonese DTS-HD MA 5.1, Cantonese DD 2.0
Subtitles: English
BD: BD25
Time: 88mins
Region: Free
Extras:
# Making of Feature
# Interview Gallery
# Shooting Diary
# Ultimate Fighters Feature (MMA - Mixed Martial Arts)
# Hong Kong Gala Premiere Feature
# Deleted Scenes
# Theatrical Trailer and Teaser
# TV Spots

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Sky_Captain · 11-15-2009, 08:34 PM

I picked this up to compare with the HK disc and PQ wise it beats it hands down. It still has some EE in the mix,(probably on the master), but the DNR that plagued the HK is largely missing,(again, I believe that some exists in the source). The bitrate is far higher as well, although still on a BD-25. Dispensing with all those useless additional soundtracks from the HK disc was quite beneficial.

AnimeOnBlu · 12-15-2009, 09:18 PM

I got mine the other day and when sampling it, I noticed some nasty macroblocking during the

[Show spoiler]

This does not occur in the HK version. So really, both versions have their problems.

The PQ seems like a slight improvement as well over the HK version, probably because of the lack of redundant tracks like Sky_Captain said.

Sky_Captain · 12-20-2009, 02:26 AM

Sorry for the late reply, I went through the scene question at normal speed and again frame by frame. There was no pixelation and I'm using a PS3 for reference. That said, one of my good friends bought the UK to replace the HK disc and mentioned pixelation in that scene. He uses an HTPC and I thought he was talking rubbish at first, but apparently not.

A bad batch, perhaps? Seems odd, he bought his from exactly the same HMV as me, two days apart.

AnimeOnBlu · 12-20-2009, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sky_Captain

Sorry for the late reply, I went through the scene question at normal speed and again frame by frame. There was no pixelation and I'm using a PS3 for reference. That said, one of my good friends bought the UK to replace the HK disc and mentioned pixelation in that scene. He uses an HTPC and I thought he was talking rubbish at first, but apparently not.

A bad batch, perhaps? Seems odd, he bought his from exactly the same HMV as me, two days apart.

I used an PC as well when I sampled it. Need to check my standalone player. Maybe it only occurs on PC playback?

Edit - No macroblocking on my BD30. Seems like it only it only occurs on PC playback.

Sky_Captain · 12-20-2009, 02:34 AM

That's bizarre. I've sent my friend an email to confirm that it was this exact scene.

*edit* Apparently so.

Elu · 02-20-2010, 03:39 AM

Was this discontinued from amazon.co.uk?

AnimeOnBlu · 02-20-2010, 03:54 AM

I am not sure if Amazon ever got any copies in stock. I got it at HMV UK.

KnucklesTwelve · 03-05-2010, 03:33 AM

Are the subtitles removable on this?

AnimeOnBlu · 03-05-2010, 04:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by taggsmcgee

Are the subtitles removable on this?

No, they are forced.

KnucklesTwelve · 03-05-2010, 04:07 AM

You mean "forced" as they're burned into the image or just always on except with the help of certain software to turn them off?

AnimeOnBlu · 03-05-2010, 04:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by taggsmcgee

You mean "forced" as they're burned into the image or just always on except with the help of certain software to turn them off?

TBH, I am not sure. IIRC, they looked more like burned in then just always on.

KnucklesTwelve · 03-05-2010, 04:11 AM

Thanks for the quick reply.

sutter · 03-05-2010, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by taggsmcgee

You mean "forced" as they're burned into the image or just always on except with the help of certain software to turn them off?

subtitle off if play the disc in media player classic

KnucklesTwelve · 03-05-2010, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sutter

subtitle off if play the disc in media player classic

That's great, then! Thanks!

KnucklesTwelve · 03-05-2010, 04:18 PM

I've been looking for screencaps of this, but I haven't been able to find them.

If somebody is willing to provide screencaps of this UK disc, I would appreciate it!

sutter · 03-05-2010, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by taggsmcgee

I've been looking for screencaps of this, but I haven't been able to find them.

If somebody is willing to provide screencaps of this UK disc, I would appreciate it!

UK (1080p)

FR (1080i)

HK (1080p)

KnucklesTwelve · 03-05-2010, 08:13 PM

sutter, thank you for the pics!

UK disc looks very nice.

dfms23 · 07-31-2010, 08:27 PM

Just an fyi, extras are in 50hz and do not play on a US PS3

Mr_Orange · 04-16-2021, 11:14 AM

Does anyone know if the US version is the same as this UK version?

US:

12-20-2009, 02:34 AM	#6
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 bizarre. I've sent my friend an email to confirm that it was this exact scene. edit Apparently so. Last edited by Sky_Captain; 12-20-2009 at 02:36 AM.

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11-15-2009, 08:34 PM	#2
Sky_Captain Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:17	I picked this up to compare with the HK disc and PQ wise it beats it hands down. It still has some EE in the mix,(probably on the master), but the DNR that plagued the HK is largely missing,(again, I believe that some exists in the source). The bitrate is far higher as well, although still on a BD-25. Dispensing with all those useless additional soundtracks from the HK disc was quite beneficial.

12-15-2009, 09:18 PM	#3
AnimeOnBlu Contributor Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:1	I got mine the other day and when sampling it, I noticed some nasty macroblocking during the [Show spoiler] This does not occur in the HK version. So really, both versions have their problems. The PQ seems like a slight improvement as well over the HK version, probably because of the lack of redundant tracks like Sky_Captain said.

12-20-2009, 02:26 AM	#4
Sky_Captain Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:17	Sorry for the late reply, I went through the scene question at normal speed and again frame by frame. There was no pixelation and I'm using a PS3 for reference. That said, one of my good friends bought the UK to replace the HK disc and mentioned pixelation in that scene. He uses an HTPC and I thought he was talking rubbish at first, but apparently not. A bad batch, perhaps? Seems odd, he bought his from exactly the same HMV as me, two days apart.

02-20-2010, 03:39 AM	#7
Elu Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 4K collection:40 Blu-ray collection:4079 DVD collection:146	Was this discontinued from amazon.co.uk?

02-20-2010, 03:54 AM	#8
AnimeOnBlu Contributor Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:1	I am not sure if Amazon ever got any copies in stock. I got it at HMV UK.

03-05-2010, 03:33 AM	#9
KnucklesTwelve Active Member Member since:Mar 2009 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:2 Trading Score:42	Are the subtitles removable on this?

03-05-2010, 04:07 AM	#11
KnucklesTwelve Active Member Member since:Mar 2009 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:2 Trading Score:42	You mean "forced" as they're burned into the image or just always on except with the help of certain software to turn them off?

03-05-2010, 04:11 AM	#13
KnucklesTwelve Active Member Member since:Mar 2009 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:2 Trading Score:42	Thanks for the quick reply.

03-05-2010, 04:18 PM	#16
KnucklesTwelve Active Member Member since:Mar 2009 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:2 Trading Score:42	I've been looking for screencaps of this, but I haven't been able to find them. If somebody is willing to provide screencaps of this UK disc, I would appreciate it!

03-05-2010, 08:13 PM	#18
KnucklesTwelve Active Member Member since:Mar 2009 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:2 Trading Score:42	sutter, thank you for the pics! UK disc looks very nice.

07-31-2010, 08:27 PM	#19
dfms23 Banned Member since:May 2009 Blu-ray collection:165 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:12	Just an fyi, extras are in 50hz and do not play on a US PS3

04-16-2021, 11:14 AM	#20
Mr_Orange Banned Top contributor Member since:Aug 2020 Location:Australia 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Prime collection:-	Does anyone know if the US version is the same as this UK version? US:

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