Sukiyaki Western Django From MVD June 30th 2020

[DukeTogo84]

It looks like this film never had a topic, so I figured I'd create one.

MVD is releasing Sukikyaki Western Django which already has a Blu-ray, HOWEVER this release has a major difference. It has the original Japanese cut which adds about 22 minutes of extra footage.

This is something that's bugged me for many years and it's great to have both cuts on the same release.

If you like Japanese films and spaghetti westerns, then this is a good hybrid of the two.

I got my copy in today and the Japanese cut looks fantastic. Only issue is that it doesn't have English subtitles, so some of the English lines are a bit hard to understand. Some actors say their lines more clearer than others.

Overall, a great release.

[Worship.my.wreck]

I pre-ordered this from Amazon a while back. Should be shipping soon.

[Kakihara]

Thanks for starting this thread. This movie deserves it. I'm still waiting on my Amazon preorder. Where did you get it? Too bad about it not having subs for either cut but having seen it a few times already, it's not too big of a deal for me. I'm glad it looks good. Fun, very underrated Miike.

[DukeTogo84]

Originally Posted by Kakihara

Thanks for starting this thread. This movie deserves it. I'm still waiting on my Amazon preorder. Where did you get it? Too bad about it not having subs for either cut but having seen it a few times already, it's not too big of a deal for me. I'm glad it looks good. Fun, very underrated Miike.

I got it from Bullmoose. The US cut does have subtitles, but the Japanese cut does not.

[Kakihara]

Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

I got it from Bullmoose. The US cut does have subtitles, but the Japanese cut does not.

So odd, could that have been the only way they could obtain that cut or they just didn't bother? Oh well, still looking forward to it! Keep releasing more Miike!

[broganreynik]

It may be just be me, but I thought the Japanese cut didn’t look quite as crisp at the American cut. Granted, I just put it in for a quick spin last night before bed. I’ll definitely be giving it a better look this weekend.

[DukeTogo84]

Originally Posted by broganreynik

It may be just be me, but I thought the Japanese cut didn’t look quite as crisp at the American cut. Granted, I just put it in for a quick spin last night before bed. I’ll definitely be giving it a better look this weekend.

I compared a few scenes from both versions. They are identical.

[DukeTogo84]

Originally Posted by broganreynik

It may be just be me, but I thought the Japanese cut didn’t look quite as crisp at the American cut. Granted, I just put it in for a quick spin last night before bed. I’ll definitely be giving it a better look this weekend.

You know, looking at it, some of the scenes in the shorter cut do look a little more vibrant, but i believe that's due to changes Miike made for the international market.

I just watched the "Extended Cut" and I'm still torn as to which version I like. The US version moves at a much better pace, but I like some the extra footage in the longer cut. I really can't decide which version is the better film.

[supervij]

Please forgive the dumb question, but if the Japanese cut doesn’t have English subtitles, how do you plan to watch it (for those of you who don’t read Japanese)?

[DukeTogo84]

Originally Posted by supervij

Please forgive the dumb question, but if the Japanese cut doesn’t have English subtitles, how do you plan to watch it (for those of you who don’t read Japanese)?

The movie is in English. All of the actors are Japanese, but they spoke their lines in English.

[Kakihara]

Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

You know, looking at it, some of the scenes in the shorter cut do look a little more vibrant, but i believe that's due to changes Miike made for the international market.

I just watched the "Extended Cut" and I'm still torn as to which version I like. The US version moves at a much better pace, but I like some the extra footage in the longer cut. I really can't decide which version is the better film.

Correct me if I'm wrong but I think Miike himself prefers the US cut.

[DukeTogo84]

Originally Posted by Kakihara

Correct me if I'm wrong but I think Miike himself prefers the US cut.

I’ve not heard which cut he prefers, but he personally edited the International version. Both cuts offer pros and cons. I’m slightly leaning towards the International version for a more entertaining film.

[bup]

can anyone check if this disc is region locked?

[flat_earth7]

I remember when this was listed as having both cuts that the Japanese version was originally SD, but might later be HD??

Can anyone confirm that the Japanese cut on here is HD as well as other cut? It might have been in the listing, and I missed it... thanks!

[DukeTogo84]

Originally Posted by flat_earth7

I remember when this was listed as having both cuts that the Japanese version was originally SD, but might later be HD??

Can anyone confirm that the Japanese cut on here is HD as well as other cut? It might have been in the listing, and I missed it... thanks!

Both cuts are in HD.

[Worship.my.wreck]

How fitting that i received this today, the same day i also recieved my Django LE. Might watch this one tomorrow.

[Hellspawn28]

How is the Picture and Sound on this Blu-Ray? I want to know before buying it.

[JurassicBD]

MVD usually does a competent job with the a/v that I've seen from them. So far, they've all surpassed the original release in that respect. I'm more interested in the differences between the two cuts, as 20+ minutes is quite substantial. Unfortunately, Kauffman talks more about himself than the actual movie he's reviewing.

[Kakihara]

The extended cut only has lossy audio? I've had this since Day 1 and though I haven't seen it all the way through, I did give it a quick glance and my system read it as having the same DTS-HD MA track as the International Cut. The reviewer must be mistaken or got a faulty copy, right? No other online reviews mention tla lossy track. I would test it again but I let my brother borrow it.

[Kakihara]

Originally Posted by JurassicBD

MVD usually does a competent job with the a/v that I've seen from them. So far, they've all surpassed the original release in that respect. I'm more interested in the differences between the two cuts, as 20+ minutes is quite substantial. Unfortunately, Kauffman talks more about himself than the actual movie he's reviewing.

Svet should be the only one to do foreign film reviews on this site, IMO.