Fifth Element (Best Version?) - Blu-ray Forum

Vinsanity · 06-22-2013, 10:21 PM

I'm sure this has been discussed thoroughly before but I'm looking into importing this from Amazon.de since its region-free and has the bonus features but not sure if this is the best version available. Not sure how the picture quality looks but I'm hoping someone can help me here.

blu-ray_girl_fan · 06-22-2013, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Vinsanity

I'm sure this has been discussed thoroughly before but I'm looking into importing this from Amazon.de since its region-free and has the bonus features but not sure if this is the best version available. Not sure how the picture quality looks but I'm hoping someone can help me here.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=179724

DaBargainHunta · 06-23-2013, 02:51 AM

Fifth Element isn't listed in that thread, so that doesn't really help the OP.

HD Goofnut · 06-23-2013, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by DaBargainHunta

Fifth Element isn't listed in that thread, so that doesn't really help the OP.

Actually it is, right under The Fifth Element where it should be.

Fifth Element, The
US - AVC 27880 kbps, Dolby TrueHD 5.1 3185 kbps 24-bit/LPCM 4608 kbps 16-bit, fewer extras, BD50 (Region free) (Sony remaster)
UK - AVC 27999 kbps 24fps, DTS-HD MA 5.1 4422 kbps 24-bit, extras, BD50 (Region B) (new Gaumont transfer)
JP - AVC 34999 kbps, DTS-HD MA 5.1 2352 16-bit, BD50, no eng subs (Reissue, new Gaumont transfer)
JP - AVC 27999 kbps, Dolby TrueHD 5.1 3898 kbps 24-bit, BD50, no eng subs (new Gaumont transfer)
DE - VC-1 22473 kbps, DTS-HD HR 6.1 4608 kbps 16-bit, more extras, BD50 (Region free) (Sony remaster)
FR - AVC 19689 kbps, DTS-HD HR 5.1 3018 kbps 24-bit, BD50, no eng subs (Region free) (new Gaumont transfer)
Nordic - AVC 28990 kbps, DTS-HD MA 5.1 2430 kbps 16-bit, BD50, no eng subs (new Gaumont transfer)

I've seen the Gaumont transfer and IMHO the U.S. transfer looks better.

Canada · 06-23-2013, 03:24 AM

The US remastered version of the Fifth Element is really good.

DaBargainHunta · 06-23-2013, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Actually it is, right under The Fifth Element where it should be.

How weird... Ctrl+F didn't bring it up for me, and neither did manually looking for it. I must be exhausted. Thanks for pointing it out to my tired eyes.

AmrlKJaneway · 06-23-2013, 05:13 AM

The superbit DVD.

Lol. Oh, I crack me up!

Dubstar · 06-23-2013, 05:21 AM

I must admit, I do like having the rear center channel of sound on the German DVD, the back surround soundfield is highly active and feature a wider scope.

#Darren · 06-23-2013, 07:54 AM

Am I correct in understanding that none of the releases are really "complete"?

timcat4843 · 06-23-2013, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Canada

The US remastered version of the Fifth Element is really good.

Plus it has uncompressed LPCM audio.

blu-ray_girl_fan · 06-23-2013, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by #Darren

Am I correct in understanding that none of the releases are really "complete"?

I think this is one of those instances where you buy the US BD and keep the 2-disc DVD set as well.

HD Goofnut · 06-24-2013, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by blu-ray_girl_fan

i think this is one of those instances where you buy the us bd and keep the 2-disc dvd set as well.

+1.

DenOfEarth · 06-24-2013, 02:25 AM

The US BD has excellent PQ and 7 bucks at wal-mart but yet there's only one extra and i'm thinking of getting the UK region B special edition BD for the extras and i hear the picture quality is great too.

HD Goofnut · 06-24-2013, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by DenOfEarth

The US BD has excellent PQ and 7 bucks at wal-mart but yet there's only one extra and i'm thinking of getting the UK region B special edition BD for the extras and i hear the picture quality is great too.

Not as good as the U.S. disc IMHO.

blu-ray_girl_fan · 06-24-2013, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by DenOfEarth

The US BD has excellent PQ and 7 bucks at wal-mart but yet there's only one extra and i'm thinking of getting the UK region B special edition BD for the extras and i hear the picture quality is great too.

Importing can be a pain depending on your luck. Just get the US BD and the US Ultimate Edition. Put everything in a 3-disc case, and you've made yourself a nice combo pack.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listi...seller=&sr=1-4

JimDiGriz · 06-24-2013, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Not as good as the U.S. disc IMHO.

I read that the US one has a more "realistic" colour palette and the Gaumont one has a more colourful blown out look. Thing is, Fifth Element isnt exactly a realistic film is it?!

I like the colourful blown out look of the Gaumont myself - suits the film - but I havent seen the Sony one to compare.

Kryptonic · 06-24-2013, 09:36 AM

The Region B U.K. and French Region Free discs have the approved Gaumont transfer that looks vastly superior to the very digital looking U.S. disc. Both discs also contain features not on the U.S. version.

amoergosum · 06-24-2013, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Vinsanity

Not sure how the picture quality looks but I'm hoping someone can help me here.

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Blu-21 · 06-24-2013, 10:11 AM

The Gaumont transfer looks so soft, has overblown contrast and is washed out to death with so much aggressive DNR that it just kills the detail completely. The U.S remaster does have a harsh digital look, but its far stronger then the Gaumont.

deepbreathsanddeath · 06-24-2013, 10:13 AM

I've got an australian release, can anyone tell me which transfer it's based on?
There are these two in Australia:
https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-F...Blu-ray/12653/
https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-F...Blu-ray/13585/

Mine is the second one.

06-22-2013, 10:21 PM	#1
Vinsanity Active Member Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Seattle, WA Blu-ray collection:351 Trading Score:67	Fifth Element (Best Version?) I'm sure this has been discussed thoroughly before but I'm looking into importing this from Amazon.de since its region-free and has the bonus features but not sure if this is the best version available. Not sure how the picture quality looks but I'm hoping someone can help me here.

06-23-2013, 02:51 AM	#3
DaBargainHunta Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:May 2011 Location:Parts Unknown - because I blabbed about Mars! Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Trading Score:30	Fifth Element isn't listed in that thread, so that doesn't really help the OP.

06-23-2013, 03:24 AM	#5
Canada Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Victoria, BC Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:305 Blu-ray collection:1201 DVD collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:42	The US remastered version of the Fifth Element is really good.

06-23-2013, 05:13 AM	#7
AmrlKJaneway Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Apr 2011 Location:Brisbane, Australia	The superbit DVD. Lol. Oh, I crack me up!

06-23-2013, 05:21 AM	#8
Dubstar Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:down at Fraggle Rock Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:201 Blu-ray collection:1953 DVD collection:304 MA collection:4 Digital collection:33 Trading Score:29	I must admit, I do like having the rear center channel of sound on the German DVD, the back surround soundfield is highly active and feature a wider scope.

06-23-2013, 07:54 AM	#9
#Darren Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:1471 Blu-ray reviews: 62	Am I correct in understanding that none of the releases are really "complete"?

06-24-2013, 02:25 AM	#13
DenOfEarth Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:May 2011 Location:Boulder City, Nevada 4K collection:164 Blu-ray collection:1556 DVD collection:229 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1	The US BD has excellent PQ and 7 bucks at wal-mart but yet there's only one extra and i'm thinking of getting the UK region B special edition BD for the extras and i hear the picture quality is great too.

06-24-2013, 09:36 AM	#17
Kryptonic Suspended Member since:Jul 2009 Trading Score:45	The Region B U.K. and French Region Free discs have the approved Gaumont transfer that looks vastly superior to the very digital looking U.S. disc. Both discs also contain features not on the U.S. version.

06-24-2013, 10:11 AM	#19
Blu-21 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Australia Blu-ray collection:67 Blu-ray reviews:1	The Gaumont transfer looks so soft, has overblown contrast and is washed out to death with so much aggressive DNR that it just kills the detail completely. The U.S remaster does have a harsh digital look, but its far stronger then the Gaumont.

06-24-2013, 10:13 AM	#20
deepbreathsanddeath Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Brisbane, Australia Blu-ray collection:1077 Blu-ray reviews: 109 Trading Score:38	I've got an australian release, can anyone tell me which transfer it's based on? There are these two in Australia: https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-F...Blu-ray/12653/ https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-F...Blu-ray/13585/ Mine is the second one.

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