Once (2006) Icon release UK - Blu-ray Forum

The Driver · 03-26-2009, 05:35 AM

http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0907657/

Watched this last night and really enjoyed it. Anyone have information on the UK Bluray? I don't see much info on the film anywhere. Shame such a cool little movie is not promoted more.

It's in HMV's 2 for £22 and Play's 2 for £22 so I intend to buy it.

Play http://www.play.com/DVD/Blu-ray/4-/8...e/Product.html

HMV http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProduct...;-1&sku=929576

Barely a mention www.iconmovies.co.uk/home_entertainment

Amazon.uk

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Penthouse · 03-26-2009, 03:44 PM

It is region-free according to http://www.blurayregioncodes.com/index.php?region=b

stroudenov · 03-26-2009, 04:13 PM

In my top 10 ALL TIME for sure. It was just spoofed on the Simpsons last week!

Eastcoaster · 03-26-2009, 05:34 PM

I liked "Once" but that's one of those movies that to me, doesn't make sense to put on Blu-Ray. When you have source material that's sort of low-res, as most low-budget indie films are, Blu doesn't really add much benefit. I adore Blu-Ray, but it can't overcome the source material, know what I mean?

Kirby

AnimeOnBlu · 03-26-2009, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eastcoaster

I liked "Once" but that's one of those movies that to me, doesn't make sense to put on Blu-Ray. When you have source material that's sort of low-res, as most low-budget indie films are, Blu doesn't really add much benefit. I adore Blu-Ray, but it can't overcome the source material, know what I mean?

Kirby

I believe Once was shot on Sony HD 1080i cameras. There is plenty of detail on the BD version. I thought the PQ was very good (4/5).

dandeeswish · 03-26-2009, 08:35 PM

Love this movie and absolutely love the song "Falling slowly". The special features are in PAL though. I played them on my LG, but the actual movie is region free, played it on My North American PS3.

Moviefan1203 · 03-26-2009, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eastcoaster

I liked "Once" but that's one of those movies that to me, doesn't make sense to put on Blu-Ray. When you have source material that's sort of low-res, as most low-budget indie films are, Blu doesn't really add much benefit. I adore Blu-Ray, but it can't overcome the source material, know what I mean?

Kirby

It was released on Blu-ray for obvious reasons. Blu-ray is well on its way to becoming the dominant format for viewing films in our homes. Sooner later, DVD is going to be no more and there will only be Blu-ray. That is why almost everything will eventually be released on Blu-ray regardless of the style of film. That is why Once is on Blu-ray, the future is all Blu-ray.

Ator the Invincible · 03-26-2009, 09:48 PM

I'd really like to own this movie. I've been holding off on buying the DVD in hopes that a blu-ray release comes our way. I watched it on HBO-HD the first time, and thought it looked good. Now, I did see that an import was available, but I'll hold out for a US release. Hopefully it won't be too long. Meanwhile, I try to catch it whenever HBO shows it.

that1guystudios · 03-26-2009, 11:30 PM

I bought it last month when it first came out. Extras are PAL, disc is region free. Menus and film are 24fps, 1080p, AVC, DTS MA 2.0 Stereo audio. PQ is amazing considering it's low budget origins. I was very pleased. Don't be misled by the packaging...it states the sound is in Dolby Digital 5.1 but there is no Dolby track period on the release, much less a 5.1 track.

The Driver · 03-27-2009, 04:58 PM

Thanks to that1guypictures for the info.

I want to buy the Bluray because I don't want to buy the DVD. It's the only way I can support the fimmakers therefore.

I rented the DVD.

The Driver · 03-27-2009, 05:06 PM

Oops, forgot to say it's just dropped to £10.98 at Amazon www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001Q94TQA

BWOzar · 03-27-2009, 05:27 PM

I absolutely love this movie, but is it bizarre if I have very little interest in buying foreign releases and would prefer to wait for the U.S. version? There's a bunch of stuff already out elsewhere that I'd love to pick up though...

depooter · 03-27-2009, 10:15 PM

I wish someone could definitively state what the extras are and if they are region free as well

TedK · 03-27-2009, 10:41 PM

I thought that was done already, but here goes again: 2 Featurettes: "Making a Modern Day Musical" and "More Guy, More Girl". They are PAL SD, making them non-playable on most U.S. BD players (read: PS3). Region "don't enter into it". The 2 audio commentaries play fine.

depooter · 03-28-2009, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TedK

I thought that was done already, but here goes again: 2 Featurettes: "Making a Modern Day Musical" and "More Guy, More Girl". They are PAL SD, making them non-playable on most U.S. BD players (read: PS3). Region "don't enter into it". The 2 audio commentaries play fine.

thanks!

that1guystudios · 03-28-2009, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by depooter

I wish someone could definitively state what the extras are and if they are region free as well

I already did, just a few posts above you. I own the disc, and will say it again...it is region free. Extras are in PAL, and cannot be played in the USA. The Extras are identical to the ones on the FOX DVD release...so if you want to have it all, buy both, buy a 2-disc case and merge them together.

The Driver · 03-30-2009, 03:11 PM

The extras may be in PAL but that won't stop them being watched through a PC from anywhere in the world.

My TV handles all signals but if I were to have a problem I'd simply use my PC.

The Driver · 04-01-2009, 01:41 PM

£9.95 http://www.dvd.co.uk/DVD/Once-Blu-Ra...24/product.htm

Now, that's a nice price.

The Driver · 04-06-2009, 12:36 PM

Got my UK disc. Scan of cover:

Confirmed region free.

All looks to be very nice on the image and sound front.

wakemeupalready · 04-06-2009, 12:41 PM

I absolutely love this movie it always makes me cry my eyes out lol I dunno why the music is just so bittersweet and it just makes the movie all the more poignant.

Definately one of the best romance/drama/musical movies ever!

03-26-2009, 05:35 AM	#1
The Driver Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2009 Location:UK Trading Score:1	Once (2006) Icon release UK http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0907657/ Watched this last night and really enjoyed it. Anyone have information on the UK Bluray? I don't see much info on the film anywhere. Shame such a cool little movie is not promoted more. It's in HMV's 2 for £22 and Play's 2 for £22 so I intend to buy it. Play http://www.play.com/DVD/Blu-ray/4-/8...e/Product.html HMV http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProduct...;-1&sku=929576 Barely a mention www.iconmovies.co.uk/home_entertainment Amazon.uk Blu-ray.com Review Last edited by Deciazulado; 04-14-2009 at 04:46 PM. Reason: add links

03-26-2009, 04:13 PM	#3
stroudenov Active Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:25 Blu-ray collection:173	Favorite In my top 10 ALL TIME for sure. It was just spoofed on the Simpsons last week!

03-26-2009, 08:35 PM	#6
dandeeswish Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Tatooine Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:46	Love this movie and absolutely love the song "Falling slowly". The special features are in PAL though. I played them on my LG, but the actual movie is region free, played it on My North American PS3. Last edited by dandeeswish; 03-26-2009 at 08:38 PM.

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Penthouse Active Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Alexandria, VA Home Theater Gallery:58 4K collection:185 Blu-ray collection:1108 Blu-ray reviews: 6	It is region-free according to http://www.blurayregioncodes.com/index.php?region=b

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Eastcoaster Active Member Member since:Feb 2009 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:1	I liked "Once" but that's one of those movies that to me, doesn't make sense to put on Blu-Ray. When you have source material that's sort of low-res, as most low-budget indie films are, Blu doesn't really add much benefit. I adore Blu-Ray, but it can't overcome the source material, know what I mean? Kirby

03-26-2009, 09:48 PM	#8
Ator the Invincible Power Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Scranton, PA, USA 4K collection:502 Blu-ray collection:6292 DVD collection:2715	I'd really like to own this movie. I've been holding off on buying the DVD in hopes that a blu-ray release comes our way. I watched it on HBO-HD the first time, and thought it looked good. Now, I did see that an import was available, but I'll hold out for a US release. Hopefully it won't be too long. Meanwhile, I try to catch it whenever HBO shows it.

03-26-2009, 11:30 PM	#9
that1guystudios 3D Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Oh I come from a land, from a faraway place... 4K collection:289 Blu-ray collection:1219 DVD collection:223 MA collection:1219 Digital collection:343 iTunes collection:145 Blu-ray reviews: 30 Trading Score:117	I bought it last month when it first came out. Extras are PAL, disc is region free. Menus and film are 24fps, 1080p, AVC, DTS MA 2.0 Stereo audio. PQ is amazing considering it's low budget origins. I was very pleased. Don't be misled by the packaging...it states the sound is in Dolby Digital 5.1 but there is no Dolby track period on the release, much less a 5.1 track.

03-27-2009, 04:58 PM	#10
The Driver Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2009 Location:UK Trading Score:1	Thanks to that1guypictures for the info. I want to buy the Bluray because I don't want to buy the DVD. It's the only way I can support the fimmakers therefore. I rented the DVD.

03-27-2009, 05:06 PM	#11
The Driver Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2009 Location:UK Trading Score:1	Oops, forgot to say it's just dropped to £10.98 at Amazon www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001Q94TQA

03-27-2009, 05:27 PM	#12
BWOzar Active Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:New York, NY 4K collection:28 Blu-ray collection:1295 DVD collection:153 Digital collection:3415 Trading Score:97	I absolutely love this movie, but is it bizarre if I have very little interest in buying foreign releases and would prefer to wait for the U.S. version? There's a bunch of stuff already out elsewhere that I'd love to pick up though...

03-27-2009, 10:15 PM	#13
depooter Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Los Angeles, CA 4K collection:447 Blu-ray collection:1063 Trading Score:631	I wish someone could definitively state what the extras are and if they are region free as well

03-27-2009, 10:41 PM	#14
TedK Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:674 DVD collection:8 iTunes collection:21	I thought that was done already, but here goes again: 2 Featurettes: "Making a Modern Day Musical" and "More Guy, More Girl". They are PAL SD, making them non-playable on most U.S. BD players (read: PS3). Region "don't enter into it". The 2 audio commentaries play fine.

03-30-2009, 03:11 PM	#17
The Driver Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2009 Location:UK Trading Score:1	The extras may be in PAL but that won't stop them being watched through a PC from anywhere in the world. My TV handles all signals but if I were to have a problem I'd simply use my PC.

04-01-2009, 01:41 PM	#18
The Driver Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2009 Location:UK Trading Score:1	£9.95 http://www.dvd.co.uk/DVD/Once-Blu-Ra...24/product.htm Now, that's a nice price.

04-06-2009, 12:36 PM	#19
The Driver Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2009 Location:UK Trading Score:1	Got my UK disc. Scan of cover: Confirmed region free. All looks to be very nice on the image and sound front.

04-06-2009, 12:41 PM	#20
wakemeupalready Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK	I absolutely love this movie it always makes me cry my eyes out lol I dunno why the music is just so bittersweet and it just makes the movie all the more poignant. Definately one of the best romance/drama/musical movies ever!

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