Total Recall - Different Version? - Blu-ray Forum

DrinkMore · 08-30-2007, 10:40 PM

Got a question about this movie. I ordered it from Amazon's B2G1 Free deal. I noticed something different about it.

There is a sticker covering the old UPC and the new sticker has a different UPC. Is this just something stupid or was something changed but they did not change the cover art?

Old UPC - 0-1223619153-7-50
New UPC - 0-1223619153-7-80

I know when discs get changed or new versions sent out, the UPC changed. That is what I am curious about here. Anyone shed some light on this?

Also, why does this movie say (on the back) 1080P High Definition * 16x9 Widescreen Version? I thought there was no WS or FS in regards to Blu?

Lol, I just noticed it says on the lower left corner - 16x9 WIDESCREEN 2.35:1 Weird.

Teazle · 08-30-2007, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrinkMore

Got a question about this movie. I ordered it from Amazon's B2G1 Free deal. I noticed something different about it.

There is a sticker covering the old UPC and the new sticker has a different UPC. Is this just something stupid or was something changed but they did not change the cover art?

Old UPC - 0-1223619153-7-50
New UPC - 0-1223619153-7-80

I know when discs get changed or new versions sent out, the UPC changed. That is what I am curious about here. Anyone shed some light on this?

Also, why does this movie say (on the back) 1080P High Definition * 16x9 Widescreen Version? I thought there was no WS or FS in regards to Blu?

Lol, I just noticed it says on the lower left corner - 16x9 WIDESCREEN 2.35:1 Weird.

This is getting super-geeky but my copy has the UPC sticker with 0-1223619153-7-80.

Confusingly it does say "16x9 Widescreen 2.35.1" in the corner. My disc is definitely 16:9 (not letterbox).

I hope they do come out with a new version as the PQ is not the best I've seen on Blu-ray. Movie rocks though.

DrinkMore · 08-30-2007, 11:04 PM

Yeah, PQ is not the "best" but it is much better than the DVD.

WickyWoo · 08-30-2007, 11:06 PM

Very likely thye had a duplicate SKU in their database

So they assign it an in-house one

Cypher · 01-04-2010, 11:21 PM

Whats the difference between the regular version reviewed on this site and the Special Edition version that is avaliable at amazon.ca?

AKORIS · 01-04-2010, 11:53 PM

this is one of the only movies out of my collection that I will
"double dip" on if they produce a better transfer in the future--
my biggest disappointment on blu-ray qualitywise

DetroitSportsFan · 01-05-2010, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKORIS

this is one of the only movies out of my collection that I will
"double dip" on if they produce a better transfer in the future--
my biggest disappointment on blu-ray qualitywise

Here you go. The superior UK release. Region free and costs around $18 including shipping.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Total-Recall...2653978&sr=8-1

stlcards · 01-05-2010, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

Here you go. The superior UK release. Region free and costs around $18 including shipping.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Total-Recall...2653978&sr=8-1

I have never bought a non-US release. How is it superior?

GGX · 01-05-2010, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by stlcards

I have never bought a non-US release. How is it superior?

Better transfer and lossless audio.

FendersRule · 01-05-2010, 01:25 AM

I just placed an order. It was about $15 shipped to my place in Idaho.

If it uses the same transfer as the HD-DVD did, then it's golden. Worth double dipping now IMO.

richieb1971 · 01-05-2010, 01:44 AM

I watched the UK edition yesterday (had it ages though) and can safely say its a good transfer.

Reinhardt · 01-05-2010, 02:26 AM

Now I am interested in getting this...

Louisville Slugger · 01-05-2010, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Reinhardt

Now I am interested in getting this...

Do eeeeeeeeet.

I have both and prefer the UK version.

FendersRule · 01-05-2010, 02:34 AM

How is the DTS-HD track?

Louisville Slugger · 01-05-2010, 02:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FendersRule

How is the DTS-HD track?

Decent for the age of the film. The track is mostly front oriented with the occasional use of the surrounds during explosions and moving vehicles. Bass is tight and refined during explosions, but don't expect it to be "blow you away" like in Live Free or Die Hard. All in all sound is pretty decent for its age and Jerry Goldsmith's score couldn't sound any better,

You'll enjoy it man.

FendersRule · 01-05-2010, 02:43 AM

So yea, aged, but still lossless goodness is what I'm thinking.

What about when the theme/music comes on? Are the surrounds used then?

Louisville Slugger · 01-05-2010, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FendersRule

So yea, aged, but still lossless goodness is what I'm thinking.

What about when the theme/music comes on? Are the surrounds used then?

I started the movie from the beginning and walked around my room to observe the theme music as it came out my speakers. Most of the sound came out of the front. There was sound coming out the rears, but I had to put my ear up to the speaker to really notice it. Very faint indeed. There is a Studio Canal trailer at the beginning that sounds absolutely fantastic. You're in for a treat!

FendersRule · 01-05-2010, 02:51 AM

Sweet. Nice to see a fellow HD-DVD collector too!

demoni · 01-05-2010, 07:12 AM

The UK release is (as mentioned) highly recommended!

drtre81 · 01-05-2010, 07:23 AM

I'll just wait for the u.s. double dip. there's a arnold bluray collection coming soon so it might be around the corner.

08-30-2007, 10:40 PM	#1
DrinkMore Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Location:That's What She Said! Blu-ray collection:140 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:3	Total Recall - Different Version? Got a question about this movie. I ordered it from Amazon's B2G1 Free deal. I noticed something different about it. There is a sticker covering the old UPC and the new sticker has a different UPC. Is this just something stupid or was something changed but they did not change the cover art? Old UPC - 0-1223619153-7-50 New UPC - 0-1223619153-7-80 I know when discs get changed or new versions sent out, the UPC changed. That is what I am curious about here. Anyone shed some light on this? Also, why does this movie say (on the back) 1080P High Definition * 16x9 Widescreen Version? I thought there was no WS or FS in regards to Blu? Lol, I just noticed it says on the lower left corner - 16x9 WIDESCREEN 2.35:1 Weird.

01-04-2010, 11:21 PM	#5
Cypher Banned Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Hollywood, Yugoslavia Blu-ray collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:1	Regular Version and Special Edition Whats the difference between the regular version reviewed on this site and the Special Edition version that is avaliable at amazon.ca?

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08-30-2007, 11:04 PM	#3
DrinkMore Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Location:That's What She Said! Blu-ray collection:140 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:3	Yeah, PQ is not the "best" but it is much better than the DVD.

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WickyWoo Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2007 Trading Score:2	Very likely thye had a duplicate SKU in their database So they assign it an in-house one

01-04-2010, 11:53 PM	#6
AKORIS Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Beautiful Pacific Northwest 4K collection:662 Blu-ray collection:3655 Blu-ray reviews:19	this is one of the only movies out of my collection that I will "double dip" on if they produce a better transfer in the future-- my biggest disappointment on blu-ray qualitywise

01-05-2010, 01:25 AM	#10
FendersRule Special Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:ID Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:81 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:15	I just placed an order. It was about $15 shipped to my place in Idaho. If it uses the same transfer as the HD-DVD did, then it's golden. Worth double dipping now IMO.

01-05-2010, 01:44 AM	#11
richieb1971 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:89 Blu-ray collection:706 Trading Score:16	I watched the UK edition yesterday (had it ages though) and can safely say its a good transfer.

01-05-2010, 02:26 AM	#12
Reinhardt Member Member since:Dec 2009 Blu-ray collection:150 Blu-ray reviews:1	Now I am interested in getting this...

01-05-2010, 02:34 AM	#14
FendersRule Special Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:ID Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:81 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:15	How is the DTS-HD track?

01-05-2010, 02:43 AM	#16
FendersRule Special Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:ID Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:81 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:15	So yea, aged, but still lossless goodness is what I'm thinking. What about when the theme/music comes on? Are the surrounds used then?

01-05-2010, 02:51 AM	#18
FendersRule Special Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:ID Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:81 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:15	Sweet. Nice to see a fellow HD-DVD collector too!

01-05-2010, 07:12 AM	#19
demoni Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	The UK release is (as mentioned) highly recommended!

01-05-2010, 07:23 AM	#20
drtre81 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2009 Blu-ray collection:110	I'll just wait for the u.s. double dip. there's a arnold bluray collection coming soon so it might be around the corner.

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