Question about The Fifth Element - Blu-ray Forum

MountainBlu · 11-10-2008, 02:10 AM

I've read that the first release of The Fifth Element on Blu-ray was terrible but that the second one was great. I don't want to goof up and get the wrong one. Is the latest remastered version clearly marked?

Marine Mike · 11-10-2008, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by MountainBlu

I've read that the first release of The Fifth Element on Blu-ray was terrible but that the second one was great. I don't want to goof up and get the wrong one. Is the latest remastered version clearly marked?

No its not clearly marked, but you can tell which one is which by the remastered one's 'Experience High Definition' is in shiny chrome on the bottom of the case. Unfortunately the case technically doesn't state its remastered.

Good news is that there aren't any retailers that sell them anymore and you would just have to be careful buying it from someone on Ebay.

Moefiz · 11-10-2008, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by MountainBlu

I've read that the first release of The Fifth Element on Blu-ray was terrible but that the second one was great. I don't want to goof up and get the wrong one. Is the latest remastered version clearly marked?

Check the audio specs on the remaster you get PCM and Dolby Tru HD on the original you only had PCM and DD

jtwise · 11-10-2008, 02:36 AM

The Remastered says 1080p in the bottom corner on the back

donaldheil · 11-10-2008, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Marine Mike

No its not clearly marked, but you can tell which one is which by the remastered one's 'Experience High Definition' is in shiny chrome on the bottom of the case. Unfortunately the case technically doesn't state its remastered.

That's a minor difference in the front indeed, but it's hard to notice.

The back will give you the clue. The remastered version has the "Full HD 1080" and "Dolby True HD" in the back, bottom, left hand, along with some other minor differences.

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fifth2.jpg

But as someone has stated, it would be very hard to get the "old" version through retailers.

ngkf7 · 11-10-2008, 01:59 PM

Either way, when you do find it (you can probably get it fairly inexpensively these days), buy it.

This movie is so awesome and they really did a good job on the blu.

groovyone · 11-10-2008, 02:24 PM

The newer one's TrueHD is an easy way to spot it.

MountainBlu · 11-10-2008, 02:40 PM

Thanks! I'll be buying a copy this week. One of my all time favorites!

stow123 · 11-10-2008, 02:41 PM

the remastered cover is of a shiny foil

MW3 · 11-10-2008, 05:02 PM

I just picked this blu up a few weeks ago and I noticed that the sticker along the top edge of the case read "The Fifth Element Re". I was in Best Buy and I noticed that one of the 2 copies they had said "Re" and one didn't. I think that there are still a few copies of the old version floating around in stores.

Marine Mike · 11-10-2008, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MW3

I just picked this blu up a few weeks ago and I noticed that the sticker along the top edge of the case read "The Fifth Element Re". I was in Best Buy and I noticed that one of the 2 copies they had said "Re" and one didn't. I think that there are still a few copies of the old version floating around in stores.

Did you see what their audio was to verify that it wasn't just a labeling issue?

MW3 · 11-10-2008, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Marine Mike

Did you see what their audio was to verify that it wasn't just a labeling issue?

I didn't know about the difference in audio labeling at the time but the disc was factory sealed and the stickers were marked diferently. I also checked at Target and all of their copies had the "Re" in the title.

big-bleu · 11-10-2008, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MountainBlu

I've read that the first release of The Fifth Element on Blu-ray was terrible but that the second one was great. I don't want to goof up and get the wrong one. Is the latest remastered version clearly marked?

yes on the white strip around the case

fdm · 11-10-2008, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MW3

I didn't know about the difference in audio labeling at the time but the disc was factory sealed and the stickers were marked diferently. I also checked at Target and all of their copies had the "Re" in the title.

When I got my copy over a year ago, there was one copy at Target with "Re", and 2 or 3 without. The new/remastered one is "Re", the one I took. (I feel for those who ended up with the ones without "Re". Wonder if they even know...)

MountainBlu · 11-15-2008, 06:35 PM

Picked up a copy last night at Walmart. I spent a little time comparing the upconverted dvd image and the blu-ray image by switching from one input to another . First time I have ever done that.

Glad to finally own one of my alltime favorites!

nycomet · 11-15-2008, 06:40 PM

I love The Fifth Element. The special effects, action and story are quite captivating. Chris Tucker is a riot. The remastered version I have offers excellent PQ and AQ.

I really hope they make a sequel: The Sixth Element.

11-10-2008, 02:10 AM	#1
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11-10-2008, 02:36 AM	#4
jtwise Special Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Louisville, KY 4K collection:61 Blu-ray collection:1483 DVD collection:7 MA collection:1 Digital collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:4	The Remastered says 1080p in the bottom corner on the back

11-10-2008, 01:59 PM	#6
ngkf7 Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Baltimore, MD 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:161 MA collection:104 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 54	Either way, when you do find it (you can probably get it fairly inexpensively these days), buy it. This movie is so awesome and they really did a good job on the blu.

11-10-2008, 02:24 PM	#7
groovyone Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2007 Location:PSNetwork: groovyone	The newer one's TrueHD is an easy way to spot it.

11-10-2008, 02:40 PM	#8
MountainBlu Active Member Member since:Jun 2008 Blu-ray reviews:3	Thanks! I'll be buying a copy this week. One of my all time favorites!

11-10-2008, 02:41 PM	#9
stow123 Banned Member since:Feb 2007 Location:yorkshire england Blu-ray collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:2	the remastered cover is of a shiny foil

11-10-2008, 05:02 PM	#10
MW3 Member Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:36	I just picked this blu up a few weeks ago and I noticed that the sticker along the top edge of the case read "The Fifth Element Re". I was in Best Buy and I noticed that one of the 2 copies they had said "Re" and one didn't. I think that there are still a few copies of the old version floating around in stores.

11-15-2008, 06:35 PM	#15
MountainBlu Active Member Member since:Jun 2008 Blu-ray reviews:3	Picked up a copy last night at Walmart. I spent a little time comparing the upconverted dvd image and the blu-ray image by switching from one input to another . First time I have ever done that. Glad to finally own one of my alltime favorites!

11-15-2008, 06:40 PM	#16
nycomet Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Long Island, NY, USA ; I enjoy watching 3D blu-rays; 41 Blufans steels so far Home Theater Gallery:11 Blu-ray collection:1344 DVD collection:55 Digital collection:246 Blu-ray reviews:40 Trading Score:343	I love The Fifth Element. The special effects, action and story are quite captivating. Chris Tucker is a riot. The remastered version I have offers excellent PQ and AQ. I really hope they make a sequel: The Sixth Element.

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