The Phantom of the Opera (2004) - Blu-ray Forum

kashif · 02-27-2011, 01:53 AM

I just saw that in US it was released by Warner Bros but in UK it is by "Entertainment in Video" so is the quality of both releases is same or there is any difference in PQ and AQ? I am more concerned about picture quality though. I am asking this because there is no review by any user here on the UK version. Please reply.

Thanks.

sapphire_nick · 02-27-2011, 09:15 AM

Great picture on the uk disc, plus DTS-Ma!
Beats the USA release hands down!!

MattDean · 02-27-2011, 09:47 AM

The PQ/AQ on the UK release is great IMO. There are loads of extras if you're interested in those - it's a two disc set but is locked to region B.

Anyway, it's cheap - you won't be disappointed!

The Japanese release apparently has the edge in quality but it's quite expensive.

Matt

Edit: Sorry, as it's already been pointed out (and you know by now!) - it is a one disc set - the original DVD was a two disc set that was all ported onto 1 blu

That'll teach me to get my facts right!

Matt

kashif · 02-27-2011, 06:17 PM

Thats good news for me. Thanks guys for the reply

kashif · 02-27-2011, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattDean

it's a two disc set

But on Amazon UK site it says "Number of Discs:1"?
So is it a two disc or one disc set?

kashif · 02-27-2011, 10:12 PM

Anyone is it a two disc or one disc set? (I am asking about UK version)

Dubstar · 03-01-2011, 04:33 AM

one disc

Dubstar · 03-01-2011, 04:36 AM

the cast and crew singing the title song (one of the extras) - is the hoot, the sound design crew surprisingly are the only ones on tune

kashif · 03-01-2011, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dubstar

one disc

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dubstar

the cast and crew singing the title song (one of the extras) - is the hoot, the sound design crew surprisingly are the only ones on tune

Thanks, Ordered the UK version. Its cheap as well

DaveSimonH · 08-18-2011, 12:45 AM

So is the UK release better when compared to the US release? I see the UK has DTS-HD audio and is a 50GB disc, instead of 25GB for US blu.

Anyone compared the two?

kashif · 08-18-2011, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveSimonH

So is the UK release better when compared to the US release? I see the UK has DTS-HD audio and is a 50GB disc, instead of 25GB for US blu.

Anyone compared the two?

Go for the UK version, No question.

DaveSimonH · 08-18-2011, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kashif

Go for the UK version, No question.

Went ahead and ordered the UK release, if I enjoy it I'll probably track down the Deluxe DVD/CD set.
Got it at Play in the 2 for £12, along with Boogie Nights which I've been meaning to order for a while.

kashif · 08-18-2011, 02:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveSimonH

Went ahead and ordered the UK release, if I enjoy it I'll probably track down the Deluxe DVD/CD set.
Got it at Play in the 2 for £12, along with Boogie Nights which I've been meaning to order for a while.

You did the right thing. I said "No Question" in my above post because I did a thorough search before purchasing mine and the UK version has the best PQ and AQ plus Extras. The US version is far inferior as compared to the UK BD. However I sold my copy long ago as I didn't like the movie instead of being a fan of musicals. But this I write not to discourage you as people differ in choices so I hope you ll like it. One thing is for sure that whether or not you like the movie the PQ and AQ is stunning and a demo worthy material with loads of Extras.

lkmg · 08-18-2011, 03:12 AM

Too bad it is region B locked.

CelestialAgent · 03-03-2024, 09:30 PM

My boyfriend is interested in watching this, does anyone know if it is one of the EIV releases affected by disc rot?

bleedandtrim · 03-03-2024, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by CelestialAgent

My boyfriend is interested in watching this, does anyone know if it is one of the EIV releases affected by disc rot?

Can check tomorrow for you but didn't have any problems when we played it last maybe two years or so ago.

darrellmaclaine · 03-03-2024, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CelestialAgent

My boyfriend is interested in watching this, does anyone know if it is one of the EIV releases affected by disc rot?

Funnily enough I checked mine today and it seems fine to me.

Bernardo A. · 03-18-2024, 08:29 PM

Let’s see how this compares to the US version.

The Hornets · 03-18-2024, 09:50 PM

Bumping of this thread leads me to post of the sad passing at the weekend of Steve Harley the original Phantom at the weekend.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68590846

Most famous for the song Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me) but he was also the Phantom for the first 5 months of rehearsals before Lloyd Webber fired him replacing with Michael Crawford prior to the musical’s West End opening.

Is discussed in the documentary on the BD which also has the music video of him performing “The Phantom of the Opera” with Sarah Brightman which was his last U.K. hit single.

02-27-2011, 01:53 AM	#1
kashif Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Dubai 4K collection:410 Blu-ray collection:854 DVD collection:3 Blu-ray reviews: 14 Trading Score:61	The Phantom of the Opera (2004) I just saw that in US it was released by Warner Bros but in UK it is by "Entertainment in Video" so is the quality of both releases is same or there is any difference in PQ and AQ? I am more concerned about picture quality though. I am asking this because there is no review by any user here on the UK version. Please reply. Thanks. Last edited by BigNickUK; 03-04-2024 at 02:32 AM.

02-27-2011, 09:47 AM	#3
MattDean Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Trading Score:10	The PQ/AQ on the UK release is great IMO. There are loads of extras if you're interested in those - it's a two disc set but is locked to region B. Anyway, it's cheap - you won't be disappointed! The Japanese release apparently has the edge in quality but it's quite expensive. Matt Edit: Sorry, as it's already been pointed out (and you know by now!) - it is a one disc set - the original DVD was a two disc set that was all ported onto 1 blu That'll teach me to get my facts right! Matt Last edited by MattDean; 08-18-2011 at 06:21 AM. Reason: Incorrect info!

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02-27-2011, 09:15 AM	#2
sapphire_nick Expert Member Member since:May 2009 Blu-ray collection:13	Great picture on the uk disc, plus DTS-Ma! Beats the USA release hands down!!

02-27-2011, 06:17 PM	#4
kashif Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Dubai 4K collection:410 Blu-ray collection:854 DVD collection:3 Blu-ray reviews: 14 Trading Score:61	Thats good news for me. Thanks guys for the reply

02-27-2011, 10:12 PM	#6
kashif Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Dubai 4K collection:410 Blu-ray collection:854 DVD collection:3 Blu-ray reviews: 14 Trading Score:61	Anyone is it a two disc or one disc set? (I am asking about UK version)

03-01-2011, 04:33 AM	#7
Dubstar Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:down at Fraggle Rock Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:201 Blu-ray collection:1953 DVD collection:304 MA collection:4 Digital collection:33 Trading Score:29	one disc

03-01-2011, 04:36 AM	#8
Dubstar Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:down at Fraggle Rock Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:201 Blu-ray collection:1953 DVD collection:304 MA collection:4 Digital collection:33 Trading Score:29	the cast and crew singing the title song (one of the extras) - is the hoot, the sound design crew surprisingly are the only ones on tune

08-18-2011, 12:45 AM	#10
DaveSimonH Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Scotland, UK Home Theater Gallery:23 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:2047 DVD collection:981 Digital collection:111 Trading Score:3	So is the UK release better when compared to the US release? I see the UK has DTS-HD audio and is a 50GB disc, instead of 25GB for US blu. Anyone compared the two?

08-18-2011, 03:12 AM	#14
lkmg Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2010 Blu-ray collection:172 Trading Score:6	Too bad it is region B locked.

03-03-2024, 09:30 PM	#15
CelestialAgent Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Aug 2015 Location:Norwich 4K collection:133 Blu-ray collection:2172 DVD collection:659 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:1	My boyfriend is interested in watching this, does anyone know if it is one of the EIV releases affected by disc rot?

03-18-2024, 08:29 PM	#18
Bernardo A. Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jul 2015 Location:Brazil 4K collection:89 Blu-ray collection:342 DVD collection:8 Blu-ray reviews:13	Let’s see how this compares to the US version.

03-18-2024, 09:50 PM	#19
The Hornets Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2021 Location:UK	Bumping of this thread leads me to post of the sad passing at the weekend of Steve Harley the original Phantom at the weekend. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68590846 Most famous for the song Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me) but he was also the Phantom for the first 5 months of rehearsals before Lloyd Webber fired him replacing with Michael Crawford prior to the musical’s West End opening. Is discussed in the documentary on the BD which also has the music video of him performing “The Phantom of the Opera” with Sarah Brightman which was his last U.K. hit single.

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