Downfall (Oliver Hirschbiegel) - Blu-ray Forum

uk-guy · 11-13-2008, 01:02 PM

out on 15/12/08 £17.99

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quexos · 11-14-2008, 01:22 AM

The only language this BD seems to have is English

Man I really hope the original German soundtrack is included.
Watching Hitler speak English is just as fake as watching A Mexican speak French or something.
English subs are enough. I know that Americans can just never watch a movie that is not either in English or English dubbed but I was thinking that the UK had higher cultural standards on this particular issue.
By the way, the name of the movie is Der Untergang.

cartman781 · 11-14-2008, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by quexos

The only language this BD seems to have is English

Man I really hope the original German soundtrack is included.
Watching Hitler speak English is just as fake as watching A Mexican speak French or something.
English subs are enough. I know that Americans can just never watch a movie that is not either in English or English dubbed but I was thinking that the UK had higher cultural standards on this particular issue.
By the way, the name of the movie is Der Untergang.

Not all Americans like English Dubbed. I personally hate it. I would much rather have a movie in its native language with subtitles. I am sure that many of my fellow Americans on here would agree.

pro-bassoonist · 11-14-2008, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by quexos

The only language this BD seems to have is English ...

There is no need to be upset. The German track will be on the disc. And we will have a timely review as well.

Ciao,
Pro-B

Schizzlefuzz · 11-14-2008, 08:49 AM

I have the HD DVD that was released in Spain back in 2006. If the picture is as good as that was, you won't be disappointed. It is also coming out in France at the end of November as a steelbook, but it may not have english subs.

quexos · 11-14-2008, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by cartman781

Not all Americans like English Dubbed. I personally hate it. I would much rather have a movie in its native language with subtitles. I am sure that many of my fellow Americans on here would agree.

Well, glad to hear it. Of course I would not mean all Americans, you never have 100% in any case. But I know for a fact (and figures specialists are welcome to comment). that Americans in their vast majority do not like to watch a subtitled movie. How many movies not in English make it to the box Office ? answering "few" would still be not true.

The two typical cases are either non American movies made in English from the start to have access to the American market, example: Leon, The 5th Element, The Messenger, Arthur and the Minimoys etc ... or movies RE-made just for the American market such as "Les visiteurs" (Just visiting).

Anyways if there is an English track it is okay as long as the original track is included so that everyone has a choice

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Originally Posted by Schizzlefuzz

I have the HD DVD that was released in Spain back in 2006. If the picture is as good as that was, you won't be disappointed. It is also coming out in France at the end of November as a steelbook, but it may not have english subs.

Well a French sub will do for me.

Bruce Morrison · 11-14-2008, 08:50 PM

Although I'm in the UK, I have a US player - so does anyone know whether this will be region-free? (I'm sure our American readers will want to know this as well!)

kpkelley · 11-14-2008, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Bruce Morrison

Although I'm in the UK, I have a US player - so does anyone know whether this will be region-free? (I'm sure our American readers will want to know this as well!)

A previous Momentum Films release, Football Factory, was region-free, so there is hope yet. I would wait for an official report from the doctor.

Jwilly019 · 11-14-2008, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by cartman781

Not all Americans like English Dubbed. I personally hate it. I would much rather have a movie in its native language with subtitles. I am sure that many of my fellow Americans on here would agree.

I hate it as well, nothing wrong with "reading" a movie.

Moviefan1203 · 11-15-2008, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by cartman781

Not all Americans like English Dubbed. I personally hate it. I would much rather have a movie in its native language with subtitles. I am sure that many of my fellow Americans on here would agree.

Very well said. I couldn't agree more.

Moonlight Shadow · 11-16-2008, 10:59 AM

Is this the extended version?
I have no interest in the theatrical cut.

Bruce Morrison · 11-20-2008, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Moonlight Shadow

Is this the extended version?
I have no interest in the theatrical cut.

That would be nice, but somehow I doubt that Momentum will give us that. As far as I know, the extended edition has been released only in Japan (on DVD in a 3-disc set, which also includes substantial extras).

Blu Titan · 11-20-2008, 10:07 PM

Downfall is a very good World War II film. Looking foward to it.

Bruce Morrison · 11-20-2008, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu Titan

Downfall is a very good World War II film. Looking foward to it.

As you're in Miami, you'd better not get too excited until we know whether it's a region-free release! (I want to know as well, since I have a US player!)

JJ · 11-20-2008, 10:13 PM

!!! I hope someone tells me this is region-free. I'm upset because one month ago I purchased the DVD and it was INCREDIBLE. I rented it on a whim, and for me, a history buff, the movie left me speechless. Moving. Daring.

Kirsty_Mc · 11-20-2008, 10:21 PM

I got my e-mail today from amazon.co.uk with the release date... I had (hopefully) pre-ordered it some months back. This is one title that I'm looking forward to. As the press advertisement said at the time:

"It has a happy ending... He dies!"

MacLover · 11-21-2008, 08:34 PM

HAHAHA at the "It has a happy ending... He dies!".

I'm going to France this week, I hope it is out so I can pick it up (Steel book as well isn't it?). This is a must have film

Moonlight Shadow · 11-22-2008, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Bruce Morrison

That would be nice, but somehow I doubt that Momentum will give us that. As far as I know, the extended edition has been released only in Japan (on DVD in a 3-disc set, which also includes substantial extras).

In Germany we also got the Extended Version on DVD.
I won't buy a Blu-ray-Disc of the theatrical version.

Blaumann · 11-22-2008, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Kirsty_Mc

I got my e-mail today from amazon.co.uk with the release date... I had (hopefully) pre-ordered it some months back. This is one title that I'm looking forward to. As the press advertisement said at the time:

"It has a happy ending... He dies!"

that's awesome

quexos · 11-22-2008, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Bruce Morrison

That would be nice, but somehow I doubt that Momentum will give us that. As far as I know, the extended edition has been released only in Japan (on DVD in a 3-disc set, which also includes substantial extras).

Oh no !
I wanted the extended edition. I really hope you are wrong on this one.

11-13-2008, 01:02 PM	#1
uk-guy Senior Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:scotland Blu-ray collection:96 DVD collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:14	Downfall (Oliver Hirschbiegel) out on 15/12/08 £17.99 PRE-ORDER Last edited by pro-bassoonist; 12-04-2010 at 02:31 AM.

11-14-2008, 01:22 AM	#2
quexos Banned Member since:May 2007 Location:Brussels, Belgium	The only language this BD seems to have is English Man I really hope the original German soundtrack is included. Watching Hitler speak English is just as fake as watching A Mexican speak French or something. English subs are enough. I know that Americans can just never watch a movie that is not either in English or English dubbed but I was thinking that the UK had higher cultural standards on this particular issue. By the way, the name of the movie is Der Untergang. Last edited by quexos; 11-14-2008 at 01:25 AM.

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11-14-2008, 08:49 AM	#5
Schizzlefuzz Member Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:2	I have the HD DVD that was released in Spain back in 2006. If the picture is as good as that was, you won't be disappointed. It is also coming out in France at the end of November as a steelbook, but it may not have english subs.

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Bruce Morrison Power Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:United Kingdom 4K collection:339 Blu-ray collection:2245 DVD collection:581	Although I'm in the UK, I have a US player - so does anyone know whether this will be region-free? (I'm sure our American readers will want to know this as well!)

11-16-2008, 10:59 AM	#11
Moonlight Shadow Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007	Is this the extended version? I have no interest in the theatrical cut.

11-20-2008, 10:07 PM	#13
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	Downfall is a very good World War II film. Looking foward to it.

11-20-2008, 10:13 PM	#15
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	!!! I hope someone tells me this is region-free. I'm upset because one month ago I purchased the DVD and it was INCREDIBLE. I rented it on a whim, and for me, a history buff, the movie left me speechless. Moving. Daring.

11-20-2008, 10:21 PM	#16
Kirsty_Mc Power Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:UK Blu-ray collection:536 Blu-ray reviews: 21	I got my e-mail today from amazon.co.uk with the release date... I had (hopefully) pre-ordered it some months back. This is one title that I'm looking forward to. As the press advertisement said at the time: "It has a happy ending... He dies!"

11-21-2008, 08:34 PM	#17
MacLover Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:United Kingdom Blu-ray collection:90 DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews:1	HAHAHA at the "It has a happy ending... He dies!". I'm going to France this week, I hope it is out so I can pick it up (Steel book as well isn't it?). This is a must have film

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