Argento's Opera July 25th 2014 - Blu-ray Forum

Blu2u · 05-03-2014, 10:35 PM

Pre-order up now, coming from Japan. It's listed as the full uncut 107 minute version. It's from Kadokawa, so hopefully true HD. I don't think I can wait for a possible American release. I remember Bill Lustig saying there was no scan available about a year or so ago. I guess that has changed.

fuzzymctiger · 05-03-2014, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu2u

Pre-order up now, coming from Japan. It's listed as the full uncut 107 minute version. It's from Kadokawa, so hopefully true HD. I don't think I can wait for a possible American release. I remember Bill Lustig saying there was no scan available about a year or so ago. I guess that has changed.

Well shit that's excellent news!

I don't import from Japan, but if there's no news of an English release before September i might try find it when im over there.

tenebre6 · 05-04-2014, 02:06 PM

pre-odered! unless someone else announces this i wont cancel

Monroville · 05-04-2014, 07:25 PM

Keep in mind that the TOURIST TRAP blu-ray released in Japan is apparently an upconvert, so there is the possibility that this could be one too.

Blu2u · 05-04-2014, 08:02 PM

As I said, I hope it is true HD. TT was released by Happinet. Kadokawa is a major of sorts, so hopefully no shenanigans.

tenebre6 · 05-05-2014, 11:45 AM

i mean there is ALWAYS a chance they will be upconverts :P Happinet is always sketchy on that regard

horrorscreamer · 05-07-2014, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Monroville

Keep in mind that the TOURIST TRAP blu-ray released in Japan is apparently an upconvert, so there is the possibility that this could be one too.

Bah! This has not been confirmed anywhere, people are basing that off of ONE Amazon Japan comment that said the movie was in bad quality, for all we know that could be someone expecting a brand new film. However I did find it fishy that all of Happinets other blu-ray releases that were not upscales clearly have the words HD on the cover while Tourist Trap does not.

Blu2u · 05-07-2014, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by horrorscreamer

Bah! This has not been confirmed anywhere, people are basing that off of ONE Amazon Japan comment that said the movie was in bad quality, for all we know that could be someone expecting a brand new film. However I did find it fishy that all of Happinets other blu-ray releases that were not upscales clearly have the words HD on the cover while Tourist Trap does not.

I thought 88 Films were bragging to wait on their version since the Japanese release was an upscale?

ckt · 06-20-2014, 06:53 PM

Does Amazon Japan ship to the U.S.? Or do ya'll use those 3rd party shipping companies?

Dubstar · 06-20-2014, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ckt

Does Amazon Japan ship to the U.S.? Or do ya'll use those 3rd party shipping companies?

yes they do ship to the US. and rather quickly I might add. I was shocked how fast I got an order via DHL

you do have to sign up for Amazon Japan independently, the system does not port over US details/access (like the UK, German, France etc Amazon websites)

Torrente · 06-28-2014, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu2u

I thought 88 Films were bragging to wait on their version since the Japanese release was an upscale?

And you were right

Rockercub · 07-10-2014, 02:02 AM

Very tempting, but I'll wait for tenebre6's assessment. Fortunately, it appears to have the Italian soundtrack, but unfortunately, no English subtitles. I'll probably catch hell for this, but I got a good laugh from the translated Amazon Japan reviews regarding "Dahlia Nikorodi."

ckt · 07-23-2014, 06:50 PM

So, anyone planning to get this?

Rockercub · 07-23-2014, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ckt

So, anyone planning to get this?

I caved and preordered it, so it looks like Tenebre6 and I will be able to report back with some details before long.

tenebre6 · 07-24-2014, 11:42 AM

mine should be here tomorrow! will do quick review after i watch. been a bit awol with busy schedule lately.

Blu2u · 07-24-2014, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by tenebre6

mine should be here tomorrow! will do quick review after i watch. been a bit awol with busy schedule lately.

I am looking forward to some feedback on this title. I am not brave enough to pre-order. Oh, and "awol" means "absent without leave".

horrorscreamer · 07-25-2014, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by tenebre6

mine should be here tomorrow! will do quick review after i watch. been a bit awol with busy schedule lately.

I'm so close to ordering this, have you had a chance to check it out yet? Just to see if it's actually HD or if it's an upconvert? =)

ckt · 07-25-2014, 07:28 PM

I'll be so happy if this is quality. I love this movie.

tenebre6 · 07-26-2014, 01:55 AM

Just finished watching it.
It is NOT an upscale. Looks fantastic, colors are the same as the old Japanese laserdisc. Quality of the video is very nice. I watched on a 142" screen and i didnt see anything that bothered me. I noticed a few details that i did not remember as well.
Audio has some noticeable his from leveling of the old audio source from analogue.
Italian AND English DTS-MA. Japanese subs.
Only extra is a commercial for the release of the blu ray .. odd

I love this movie and I am happy with the upgrade quality.

Rockercub · 07-26-2014, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by tenebre6

Just finished watching it.
It is NOT an upscale. Looks fantastic, colors are the same as the old Japanese laserdisc. Quality of the video is very nice. I watched on a 142" screen and i didnt see anything that bothered me. I noticed a few details that i did not remember as well.
Audio has some noticeable his from leveling of the old audio source from analogue.
Italian AND English DTS-MA. Japanese subs.
Only extra is a commercial for the release of the blu ray .. odd

I love this movie and I am happy with the upgrade quality.

I'm so happy I ordered it!! Mine will be here on Monday, and I'll post my thoughts when I get a shot.

05-03-2014, 10:35 PM	#1
Blu2u Power Member Member since:Jan 2012 Trading Score:228	Argento's Opera July 25th 2014 Pre-order up now, coming from Japan. It's listed as the full uncut 107 minute version. It's from Kadokawa, so hopefully true HD. I don't think I can wait for a possible American release. I remember Bill Lustig saying there was no scan available about a year or so ago. I guess that has changed.

05-04-2014, 02:06 PM	#3
tenebre6 Senior Member Member since:Jan 2013	pre-odered! unless someone else announces this i wont cancel

05-04-2014, 07:25 PM	#4
Monroville Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Louisville, KY Blu-ray reviews: 20 Trading Score:30	Keep in mind that the TOURIST TRAP blu-ray released in Japan is apparently an upconvert, so there is the possibility that this could be one too.

05-04-2014, 08:02 PM	#5
Blu2u Power Member Member since:Jan 2012 Trading Score:228	As I said, I hope it is true HD. TT was released by Happinet. Kadokawa is a major of sorts, so hopefully no shenanigans.

05-05-2014, 11:45 AM	#6
tenebre6 Senior Member Member since:Jan 2013	i mean there is ALWAYS a chance they will be upconverts :P Happinet is always sketchy on that regard

06-20-2014, 06:53 PM	#9
ckt Senior Member Member since:Oct 2013 Location:McMurdo Trading Score:39	Does Amazon Japan ship to the U.S.? Or do ya'll use those 3rd party shipping companies?

07-10-2014, 02:02 AM	#12
Rockercub Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2011 Location:San Fernando Valley, CA 4K collection:337 Blu-ray collection:2185 DVD collection:240 Trading Score:3	Very tempting, but I'll wait for tenebre6's assessment. Fortunately, it appears to have the Italian soundtrack, but unfortunately, no English subtitles. I'll probably catch hell for this, but I got a good laugh from the translated Amazon Japan reviews regarding "Dahlia Nikorodi."

07-23-2014, 06:50 PM	#13
ckt Senior Member Member since:Oct 2013 Location:McMurdo Trading Score:39	So, anyone planning to get this?

07-24-2014, 11:42 AM	#15
tenebre6 Senior Member Member since:Jan 2013	mine should be here tomorrow! will do quick review after i watch. been a bit awol with busy schedule lately.

07-25-2014, 07:28 PM	#18
ckt Senior Member Member since:Oct 2013 Location:McMurdo Trading Score:39	I'll be so happy if this is quality. I love this movie.

07-26-2014, 01:55 AM	#19
tenebre6 Senior Member Member since:Jan 2013	Just finished watching it. It is NOT an upscale. Looks fantastic, colors are the same as the old Japanese laserdisc. Quality of the video is very nice. I watched on a 142" screen and i didnt see anything that bothered me. I noticed a few details that i did not remember as well. Audio has some noticeable his from leveling of the old audio source from analogue. Italian AND English DTS-MA. Japanese subs. Only extra is a commercial for the release of the blu ray .. odd I love this movie and I am happy with the upgrade quality.

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