Funny Games (remake) coming 7/28

[househead]

Funny Games

Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0019BC38Q
Studio: Halcyon(Tartan Video)
Region:
Country:
Year:2008
Runtime: 107 mins
Rating: 18, equivalant to rated R in US
Media: BD-50
Discs: 1
Video Codec: AVC
Video Resolution: 1080p
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Digital Copy: no
BonusView: No
BD-Live: No
3D: No
D-Box: Yes/No
Audio:
English 5.1 DTS HD MA
English TrueHD 5.1 Dolby Digital
[verified on menu and coverart]
Subtitles:
none
Release Date: 28 Jul 2008

Funny Games Starring: Naomi Watts will be Released: 28th July 2008SRP: £19.99 Further Details:Tartan Video has announced the DVD and Blu-ray releases of Funny Games for the 28th of July, priced at around £19.99 and £24.99 respectively. A list of included bonus material can be found below, along with the artwork. It's worth noting that the Blu-ray version will include DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, Dolby TrueHD 5.1, and Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtracks. Tartan Exclusive Interview with Producers Hamish McAlpine and Chris Coen Tartan Exclusive Interview with Michael Haneke Interviews with Cast Trailer Viral Clips

[DESTROYOUS]

glad I picked one up when it first came out. Mine was about $31

[howarmat]

Im lost on the point of this thread....

[jw]

same here, edited title and moved to region B where it belongs

[McCrutchy]

My question is, where is the original version? I really don't have any desire to even see the English remake, especially as it's supposedly a shot-by-shot replica.

[jw]

great edge of the seat thriller!!! I watched this last night and was engrossed, The PQ was more than amazing, Most films like this are lackluster PQ, definite overkill but made the viewing experience that much better.

Definitely don't let anyone borrow any eggs

[bageleaterkkjji]

What is the difference with this release coming in my and the one already out?

[demoni]

Originally Posted by McCrutchy

My question is, where is the original version? I really don't have any desire to even see the English remake, especially as it's supposedly a shot-by-shot replica.

+1

The re-make is a Hollywood glorified puke of a version! We need the original German version on Blu-ray!!

[josuv22]

ya what is the difference between

Spirit Entertainment Ltd
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Funny-Games-...6526865&sr=1-2

and the

Tartan Video
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0019BC38Q


besides the studio and cover art

[Matt865]

Nothing, other than that the Tartan one is out of print and won't be available any more when current copies have sold out. https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=4182

I don't think much else is known yet, but the extras could be different.

Anyway, I thought the remake was actually very well handled, no better or worse than the original. After all, what has changed other than the language and location? I can't see any way in which it has been "Hollywoodized," it's still visceral stuff.

I see the price on Amazon for the Tartan release has shot up. I only paid £7.98 for it.

[demoni]

Originally Posted by Matt865

Anyway, I thought the remake was actually very well handled, no better or worse than the original. After all, what has changed other than the language and location? I can't see any way in which it has been "Hollywoodized," it's still visceral stuff.

Really?? I think the re-make lacks all the intensity and grittiness of the original. The original really got under my skin and stayed there. The US re-make had the feel of a big Hollywood studio production all over it, and it just didn't do the impact that the raw and dirty German original did.

Maybe it's the actors? Well know Hollywood actors usually ruin some of the trustworthiness in a movie. Maybe that's why I prefer the original?