"The Woman" UK vs. US release

[m_burlock]

According to the blu-ray.com database the UK release has a runtime of 104 minutes, while the US release has a runtime of 101 minutes. Can anyone confirm or deny? If true, what, if anything, was cut for the US release?

[nelly_platinum]

Originally Posted by m_burlock

According to the blu-ray.com database the UK release has a runtime of 104 minutes, while the US release has a runtime of 101 minutes. Can anyone confirm or deny? If true, what, if anything, was cut for the US release?

amazon lists it at 100 minutes...just checked my UK and it does got for that run times of 104 minutes

[wicky_J]

PAL speeds should be a HUGE factor for this, but it's in the wrong direction by the sound of it. Hopefully there's nothing cut from the US release as the UK disc was far more tame than I was expecting. Interesting movie though.

[jrsl76]

Pal speedup doesn't exist on Blu-rays.

[neo_reloaded]

Originally Posted by jrsl76

Pal speedup doesn't exist on Blu-rays.

But the idiots that put the runtime on the backs of UK blu-rays haven't figured that out yet.

[Kentai]

If anything the PAL version would be shorter, not longer...

[Neutron82]

i'm thinking about ordering the german steelbook and it's listed at 103 mins

[SolidBlu]

so run time between U.S. and U.K. are the same? i pre-ordered the U.S. version

[lolwut]

Originally Posted by Neutron82

i'm thinking about ordering the german steelbook and it's listed at 103 mins

The Woman Limited Edition SteelBook

Very cool, I'm pre-ordering it.

[Neutron82]

Originally Posted by lolwut

The Woman Limited Edition SteelBook

Very cool, I'm pre-ordering it.

you mean ordering, it's already out... i really want to get it but i can't find any more steels to order that way i don't get too raped on shipping... trainspotting, land of the dead, and judge dredd are all sold by 3rd party vendors that don't ship to the u.s.

[lolwut]

Originally Posted by Neutron82

you mean ordering, it's already out... i really want to get it but i can't find any more steels to order that way i don't get too raped on shipping... trainspotting, land of the dead, and judge dredd are all sold by 3rd party vendors that don't ship to the u.s.

Yup that's what I meant. I ordered it but cancelled it because I remembered the G:Box group buy.

[Neutron82]

Originally Posted by lolwut

Yup that's what I meant. I ordered it but cancelled it because I remembered the G:Box group buy.

is he still doing a german one??... i will jump on this one if he will let me in... i wanted to do the last one but as i stated above the steels i wanted can't be shipped to the u.s. so it was pointless at the time... i just recently came across the woman

[BluMack]

Originally Posted by lolwut

The Woman Limited Edition SteelBook

Very cool, I'm pre-ordering it.

Is this Steelbook region free ?

[lolwut]

Originally Posted by Neutron82

is he still doing a german one??... i will jump on this one if he will let me in... i wanted to do the last one but as i stated above the steels i wanted can't be shipped to the u.s. so it was pointless at the time... i just recently came across the woman

It ends on the 31st I believe.

[Cat III]

I'm a huge fan of director Lucky McKee's first film May, and will probably triple dip on this title (already have the UK, want US and German steel) as anything that encourages the Blu-ray release of May is good. (Plus The Woman isn't bad itself.) If I get the US one, I'll post a review comparing the two versions. Until then hopefully someone can clear up the whole running time difference.

Originally Posted by lolwut

Yup that's what I meant. I ordered it but cancelled it because I remembered the G:Box group buy.

I've heard of group buys, but never participated. How would I go about taking part in this "G:Box" group buy? Thanks.

[alexroubaix]

I really have to disagree with the reviewer's analysis of the film. Though it's relentlessly grim, it provides a really unique gauzy texture and sustained atmosphere. I found it equal parts hilarious, horrifying, and interesting, analyzing the place of female empowerment within a corrupt and brutal modern world. If you're a fan of horror, this is a must own (The UK release preferably).

The film is also pretty acclaimed for this kind of genre film with a 74% on rottentomatoes. Give it a chance because it was the best horror film of 2011.

[Adrock]

Originally Posted by Cat III

I've heard of group buys, but never participated. How would I go about taking part in this "G:Box" group buy? Thanks.

G:Box Import Group Buy

G:Box is good people.

[philzilla]

Originally Posted by Cat III

I'm a huge fan of director Lucky McKee's first film May, and will probably triple dip on this title (already have the UK, want US and German steel) as anything that encourages the Blu-ray release of May is good. (Plus The Woman isn't bad itself.) If I get the US one, I'll post a review comparing the two versions. Until then hopefully someone can clear up the whole running time difference.



I've heard of group buys, but never participated. How would I go about taking part in this "G:Box" group buy? Thanks.

that would be greatly appreciated. I "enjoyed" the first two books, but haven't gotten around to the newer one, but I'm certainly interested in this title.

[Cat III]

Originally Posted by alexroubaix

I really have to disagree with the reviewer's analysis of the film. Though it's relentlessly grim, it provides a really unique gauzy texture and sustained atmosphere. I found it equal parts hilarious, horrifying, and interesting, analyzing the place of female empowerment within a corrupt and brutal modern world. If you're a fan of horror, this is a must own (The UK release preferably).

The film is also pretty acclaimed for this kind of genre film with a 74% on rottentomatoes. Give it a chance because it was the best horror film of 2011.

Yeah, I think Mr. Kauffman sounds like too many critics these days who come up with meaningless terms like "torture porn" so they can dismiss movies they don't like with a moral stance rather than a critical one. Yeah, the movie has a lot of reprehensible things happen in it. So does life. That's why we have movies about the Holocaust and child abuse.

It reminds me of Salo and how it gets a perfect rating on this site, despite being much more cruel, sadistic and inhumane than The Woman. The funny thing is that both movies deal with similar themes and McKee's is more creative and effective. The father in the film represents the alpha male, patriarchal American who claims to be "civilizing" the Woman as a cover for his real goal of oppressing other people for his own selfish (and deranged) desires.

It isn't as subtle or affecting as May was, but I still thought it was an ambitious and stylish film. Heck, Kauffman didn't even mention May. He questions McKee's intelligence, but apparently is unaware that he directed one of the best cult horror movies of the past decade if not the entire history of film. Reviews were mixed, but Roger Ebert gave it four stars and Guillermo Del Toro heaped it with praise. I think those guys know what they're talking about and Ebert especially is unlikely to love "torture porn".

If Mr. Kauffman reads this there is one thing I want to say to him: Will you give me that little rubber heart that The Collective sent with the copy of the Blu-ray? I'll pay for it. It would be a great addition to my collection.

Originally Posted by Adrock

G:Box Import Group Buy

G:Box is good people.

Thanks.

Originally Posted by philzilla

that would be greatly appreciated. I "enjoyed" the first two books, but haven't gotten around to the newer one, but I'm certainly interested in this title.

I haven't read anything by Jack Ketchum and have no exposure to the rest of the series so my take on the movie will probably be somewhat different from yours. Still, I'll be glad to post a reviews. I'm just glad anytime people read them and find them helpful.

[alexroubaix]

Originally Posted by Cat III

It isn't as subtle or affecting as May was, but I still thought it was an ambitious and stylish film. Heck, Kauffman didn't even mention May. He questions McKee's intelligence, but apparently is unaware that he directed one of the best cult horror movies of the past decade if not the entire history of film. Reviews were mixed, but Roger Ebert gave it four stars and Guillermo Del Toro heaped it with praise. I think those guys know what they're talking about and Ebert especially is unlikely to love "torture porn".

Agreed. 'May' is a masterpiece of character-driven horror (I'm anxiously waiting for its blu-ray debut). 'The Woman' may not completely live up to it, but I think there is enough emotional and thematic backing to really make it stand out.

I certainly feel that transgressive horror cinema from good (Salo, Martyrs) to ill-conceived (A Serbian Film), will always get a subjective reaction, quality aside.