"The Man from Nowhere" different versions on Blu-ray - Blu-ray Forum

Phesstve · 03-20-2017, 01:30 AM

I see that there are different Blu-ray releases from all over the world on the South Korean thriller "The Man from Nowhere" 아저씨 2010, and I was wondering if the picture quality on these is pretty much the same ?

Which version - except for the first limited edition of CJ Entertainment - would be the one to get ?

Phesstve · 03-20-2017, 01:31 AM

By the way, sorry if there is a thread about this movie already... I tried to search for it but could not find it...

grim_tales · 03-20-2017, 01:35 AM

I'd be interested to know what version of this to get on BD, I have the UK DVD still

Heapashifter · 03-20-2017, 02:15 AM

I don't know which is the best, but the US version can be bought for $9.99 right now on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004H2IMSO...I1JN783PEVTOK4

BleedOrange11 · 03-20-2017, 01:35 PM

You can compare screenshots at caps-a-holic.com. The brightness/contrast levels on the US disc are slightly different than the Korean disc. I may prefer the Korean one for more shadow detail, but consider the price difference and take your pick.

Sky_Captain · 03-26-2017, 11:15 PM

The US release is shit, the Korean disc is the way to go.

Monroville · 03-27-2017, 01:05 AM

The packaging is nice, but other than the slight contrast differences, the detail and source looks to be near identical:

caps-a-holic screen caps

Sky_Captain · 03-27-2017, 01:17 AM

The compression ruins the US disc. I've owned it, it's not worth shit.

RipleyLV426 · 04-16-2017, 05:16 AM

Are special features superior on Korean or Japan release and are they subbed in English?

Naiera · 06-07-2017, 01:42 AM

The Korean release is obviously not something most people can afford, so I was wondering if anyone knew if, for example, the Italian release was better? Even the Japanese Blu-ray seems to be a BD25. I can take the subs from my Well Go release; I'd just like a better version when I want to watch it again soon.

Naiera · 07-11-2017, 12:10 PM

My Well Go release seems to have died from disc rot

Again, does anyone know which version to go for? Obviously, the Korean release is either unavailable or extremely expensive, so that's not an option. I'm thinking more along the lines of the Japanese release, maybe? They all seem to be on BD25s though, which seems to indicate the same "quality" as the Well Go release

elite · 07-11-2017, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Naiera

My Well Go release seems to have died from disc rot

Again, does anyone know which version to go for? Obviously, the Korean release is either unavailable or extremely expensive, so that's not an option. I'm thinking more along the lines of the Japanese release, maybe? They all seem to be on BD25s though, which seems to indicate the same "quality" as the Well Go release

If you can find the Korean release in the normal edition rather than the limited one I would buy that. I sold my limited edition and replaced it with that one. Same disc, just without the fancy packaging. And it shouldn't be anymore expensive than your standard Korean blu-ray release.

Naiera · 07-11-2017, 02:33 PM

Pretty sure those are long gone, too

elite · 07-11-2017, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Naiera

Pretty sure those are long gone, too

I thought so too but I managed to buy one on eBay about 2 months ago. I find the best thing to do for any movie I'm looking for is to set up a search on eBay and just be patient. It may take a long time but something should pop up at a reasonable price at some point.

PGW · 07-11-2017, 03:58 PM

Not sure if it even matters, since you're looking to upgrade, but if you contact Well Go they should be able to replace the rotted disc for you. They did this a couple of years ago for several titles I had (including "Little Big Soldier") that were bad right out of the gate.

Naiera · 07-11-2017, 04:24 PM

It would be perfectly acceptable if I could buy a cheap replacement somewhere. I'd just have to be certain that it hasn't rotted and will not rot. Since I am in Denmark, I doubt they'd be willing to do an exchange.

PGW · 07-11-2017, 11:59 PM

Ah, sorry, Naiera - I didn't notice your location.

grim_tales · 07-12-2017, 12:05 AM

I was thinking of upgrading my UK DVD, would the US BD be a decent upgrade since the Korean BD seems to be OOP?

elite · 07-12-2017, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by grim_tales

I was thinking of upgrading my UK DVD, would the US BD be a decent upgrade since the Korean BD seems to be OOP?

The US BD is probably the next best option if you are not able to purchase the Korean BD. One thing to keep in mind is the picture quality on US BD is a noticeable step down compared to the Korean BD.

Naiera · 07-12-2017, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by PGW

Ah, sorry, Naiera - I didn't notice your location.

Again, I don't mind spending another $10-15 if it works

Just have to know how to spot a fixed copy?

03-20-2017, 01:30 AM	#1
Phesstve Senior Member Member since:Nov 2011	"The Man from Nowhere" different versions on Blu-ray I see that there are different Blu-ray releases from all over the world on the South Korean thriller "The Man from Nowhere" 아저씨 2010, and I was wondering if the picture quality on these is pretty much the same ? Which version - except for the first limited edition of CJ Entertainment - would be the one to get ?

04-16-2017, 05:16 AM	#9
RipleyLV426 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Naperville, IL Home Theater Gallery:7 4K collection:153 Blu-ray collection:805 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:110	Are special features superior on Korean or Japan release and are they subbed in English? Last edited by RipleyLV426; 04-17-2017 at 02:31 AM.

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03-20-2017, 01:31 AM	#2
Phesstve Senior Member Member since:Nov 2011	By the way, sorry if there is a thread about this movie already... I tried to search for it but could not find it...

03-20-2017, 01:35 AM	#3
grim_tales Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2013 Location:St. Albans, UK	I'd be interested to know what version of this to get on BD, I have the UK DVD still

03-20-2017, 02:15 AM	#4
Heapashifter Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2015 Location:Myrtle Beach, SC 4K collection:438 Blu-ray collection:2689 DVD collection:275 Digital collection:687 Prime collection:7 Trading Score:13	I don't know which is the best, but the US version can be bought for $9.99 right now on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004H2IMSO...I1JN783PEVTOK4

03-20-2017, 01:35 PM	#5
BleedOrange11 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2011 4K collection:20 Blu-ray collection:986 DVD collection:62 Blu-ray reviews: 44 Trading Score:4	You can compare screenshots at caps-a-holic.com. The brightness/contrast levels on the US disc are slightly different than the Korean disc. I may prefer the Korean one for more shadow detail, but consider the price difference and take your pick.

03-26-2017, 11:15 PM	#6
Sky_Captain Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:17	The US release is shit, the Korean disc is the way to go.

03-27-2017, 01:05 AM	#7
Monroville Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Louisville, KY Blu-ray reviews: 20 Trading Score:30	The packaging is nice, but other than the slight contrast differences, the detail and source looks to be near identical: caps-a-holic screen caps

03-27-2017, 01:17 AM	#8
Sky_Captain Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:17	The compression ruins the US disc. I've owned it, it's not worth shit.

06-07-2017, 01:42 AM	#10
Naiera Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Denmark Home Theater Gallery:2 Trading Score:25	The Korean release is obviously not something most people can afford, so I was wondering if anyone knew if, for example, the Italian release was better? Even the Japanese Blu-ray seems to be a BD25. I can take the subs from my Well Go release; I'd just like a better version when I want to watch it again soon.

07-11-2017, 12:10 PM	#11
Naiera Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Denmark Home Theater Gallery:2 Trading Score:25	My Well Go release seems to have died from disc rot Again, does anyone know which version to go for? Obviously, the Korean release is either unavailable or extremely expensive, so that's not an option. I'm thinking more along the lines of the Japanese release, maybe? They all seem to be on BD25s though, which seems to indicate the same "quality" as the Well Go release

07-11-2017, 02:33 PM	#13
Naiera Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Denmark Home Theater Gallery:2 Trading Score:25	Pretty sure those are long gone, too

07-11-2017, 03:58 PM	#15
PGW Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2009 Location:United States Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:4	Not sure if it even matters, since you're looking to upgrade, but if you contact Well Go they should be able to replace the rotted disc for you. They did this a couple of years ago for several titles I had (including "Little Big Soldier") that were bad right out of the gate.

07-11-2017, 04:24 PM	#16
Naiera Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Denmark Home Theater Gallery:2 Trading Score:25	It would be perfectly acceptable if I could buy a cheap replacement somewhere. I'd just have to be certain that it hasn't rotted and will not rot. Since I am in Denmark, I doubt they'd be willing to do an exchange.

07-11-2017, 11:59 PM	#17
PGW Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2009 Location:United States Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:4	Ah, sorry, Naiera - I didn't notice your location.

07-12-2017, 12:05 AM	#18
grim_tales Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2013 Location:St. Albans, UK	I was thinking of upgrading my UK DVD, would the US BD be a decent upgrade since the Korean BD seems to be OOP?

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