Two versions of The Fifth Element - What's the difference??

[Jimmy Bro]

Hey guys I was just looking on Amazon for the Fifth Element Blu-ray and noticed there are 2 versions.

This and This
Apparently, one is from 2007 and the other from 2010. The 2007 one being cheaper.

Basically I just want to know if there are any differences between these 2 versions transfer wise, or if it's just a repackaging.

Also, is the UK version of the Fifth Element the same transfer as the US one?

Thanks in advance!

[horizonline]

The version with True-HD is the remaster and is the same as the UK.
The Gaumont version is more true to the intended look for the beginning of the film. The Sony version is more detailed and color is improved.

[DavePS3]

Basically here, the cheaper one was the first version that popped out and many people complained about the transfer especially in the opening scene of the kid on the donkey so they remastered it and it was indeed a better version. Same thing as Gladiatior... there are still first versions floating around in stores some say... although no difference in the pricing between those two I hear.

[Jimmy Bro]

But the cheaper one IS the remastered version. At least thats what it says

[wp34gsh]

the 2007 one was the remastered one, the first blu ray issued for this movie was 2006, that was discontinued, in 2007 sony remastered and reissued. the 200 is just a reissue of the for the "blu ray essentials" collection that sony did. i believe the discs are identical

[horizonline]

Originally Posted by wp34gsh

the 2007 one was the remastered one, the first blu ray issued for this movie was 2006, that was discontinued, in 2007 sony remastered and reissued. the 200 is just a reissue of the for the "blu ray essentials" collection that sony did. i believe the discs are identical

The discontinued version is the one Netflix sent me. This is correct.

[Agent Bond]

The remastered version has True HD 5.1 on the back

[FlogginMcMurry]

So the new Best Buy steelbook has the original, discontinued/un-remastered version?

[bigrob]

Originally Posted by FlogginMcMurry

So the new Best Buy steelbook has the original, discontinued/un-remastered version?

that's correct. Shameful really since there was a replacment program for this disc

they even pressed new disc art for it as well!

[JimDiGriz]

Gaumont is better!

[JeffTheMovieGuy]

Originally Posted by bigrob

that's correct. Shameful really since there was a replacment program for this disc

they even pressed new disc art for it as well!

Well now we know what they did with the discs they got back

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by FlogginMcMurry

So the new Best Buy steelbook has the original, discontinued/un-remastered version?

It does. Sony probably found a few thousand sitting in one of their warehouses and was hoping people wouldn't notice.

[jscoggins]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

It does. Sony probably found a few thousand sitting in one of their warehouses and was hoping people wouldn't notice.

And printed the new cover art over the old one?

[FlogginMcMurry]

Yea, I had already bought it and got it home. I saw all scratches and other artifacts in the Egypt opening. Really kinda lame. I mean, I'm kinda used to it by now, since it's the same look as the DVD. However, knowing that there was a remaster but this special steelbook got the previous BluRay release everyone rejected... wtf.
On that same note, why doesn't any BluRay release match up to that Ultimate Edition DVD loaded with features?
A fact track is all BluRay gets? This movie gets bizarre releases and treatments.