'Serpico' released on 6th May - hopefully with non-forced subtitles! - Blu-ray Forum

Bruce Morrison · 05-03-2010, 01:44 PM

Kinowelt are releasing 'Serpico' on 6th May. According to the Amazon.de site, the release will have a choice of German, French or Spanish subtitles. As there are three possible sets of subtitles rather than just one, am I correct in assuming they must be optional, so that it will be possible to play the disc with no subtitles displayed?

Dick Starbuck · 05-03-2010, 05:56 PM

I'm not aware of a Kinowelt release with non-optional subtitles. I have a lot of their discs and always use the english audio track. There was not one where the subtitles were non-optional.

Dickieduvet · 05-04-2010, 01:54 AM

The HD-DVD had forced subs (In France at least)

Dick Starbuck · 05-04-2010, 03:23 PM

Okay, I looked at some reviews of recent Kinowelt releases like Universal Soldier. That one for instance has forced subtitles. As the release of Serpico is in two days I'll try to find a review a.s.a.p. and will keep you informed.

Dickieduvet · 05-04-2010, 06:18 PM

Nice one, Will be looking to add this one to the collection.

Bruce Morrison · 05-04-2010, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dick Starbuck

Okay, I looked at some reviews of recent Kinowelt releases like Universal Soldier. That one for instance has forced subtitles. As the release of Serpico is in two days I'll try to find a review a.s.a.p. and will keep you informed.

Thanks Dick, that would be very helpful.

Dickieduvet · 05-10-2010, 04:17 AM

Haven't found any reviews yet, Anyone else had any luck. Amazon.de have stock and I'm very tempted !!

Harry Caul · 05-10-2010, 09:38 AM

Found two reviews of the Blu-ray in German. The quality of the Disc seems to be good. A bit unstable in terms of image sharpness, but I think it could be inherited from the original film source, and the age of the Movie. None of the reviews said something about imposed subtitles. And for me it seems it's the same release as the french Studio-Canal, audio and subtitles are exactly the same on both releases.

Mackie002 · 05-18-2010, 08:05 AM

Is this release Region Free?

Thanks.

Bruce Morrison · 05-20-2010, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mackie002

Is this release Region Free?

Thanks.

No, Region B only.

Arkadin · 05-20-2010, 07:15 PM

well if I can get confirmation that there are no forced subs, I'll be ordering this one.
I don't know of any German releases with forced subs, so it most likely doesn't have them.
I had the French HD DVD that had the forced subs.
EDIT: a member pmed me that the French bd has no forced subs, and that most likely all the discs are the same.
so good news!

Mizu_Ger · 07-26-2010, 08:10 AM

Did anyone get this? I am thinking of picking it up myself. Any opionions on the quality side?

Arkadin · 07-29-2010, 10:04 PM

I'm waiting for the price to go down a bit.
It is still quite high for this title imo.
I definitely hope to get it soon.
if it's the same as the original HD DVD, it is pretty good imo.
I had that title for a while, and at least it looks quite filmlike.
nice and gritty and grainy.

I was pleased enough with it at the time.

Bruce Morrison · 07-30-2010, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mizu_Ger

Did anyone get this? I am thinking of picking it up myself. Any opionions on the quality side?

It's fine - and, just to confirm, the German subtitles are optional.

05-03-2010, 01:44 PM	#1
Bruce Morrison Power Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:United Kingdom 4K collection:339 Blu-ray collection:2243 DVD collection:581	'Serpico' released on 6th May - hopefully with non-forced subtitles! Kinowelt are releasing 'Serpico' on 6th May. According to the Amazon.de site, the release will have a choice of German, French or Spanish subtitles. As there are three possible sets of subtitles rather than just one, am I correct in assuming they must be optional, so that it will be possible to play the disc with no subtitles displayed?

05-20-2010, 07:15 PM	#11
Arkadin Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2007 Location:...somewhere in Sweden Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:9	well if I can get confirmation that there are no forced subs, I'll be ordering this one. I don't know of any German releases with forced subs, so it most likely doesn't have them. I had the French HD DVD that had the forced subs. EDIT: a member pmed me that the French bd has no forced subs, and that most likely all the discs are the same. so good news! Last edited by Arkadin; 05-21-2010 at 12:14 PM.

07-29-2010, 10:04 PM	#13
Arkadin Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2007 Location:...somewhere in Sweden Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:9	I'm waiting for the price to go down a bit. It is still quite high for this title imo. I definitely hope to get it soon. if it's the same as the original HD DVD, it is pretty good imo. I had that title for a while, and at least it looks quite filmlike. nice and gritty and grainy. I was pleased enough with it at the time. Last edited by Arkadin; 07-29-2010 at 10:07 PM.

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05-03-2010, 05:56 PM	#2
Dick Starbuck Junior Member Member since:May 2010	I'm not aware of a Kinowelt release with non-optional subtitles. I have a lot of their discs and always use the english audio track. There was not one where the subtitles were non-optional.

05-04-2010, 01:54 AM	#3
Dickieduvet Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Sep 2008 Location:England 4K collection:638 Blu-ray collection:3909 DVD collection:90 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:7	The HD-DVD had forced subs (In France at least)

05-04-2010, 03:23 PM	#4
Dick Starbuck Junior Member Member since:May 2010	Okay, I looked at some reviews of recent Kinowelt releases like Universal Soldier. That one for instance has forced subtitles. As the release of Serpico is in two days I'll try to find a review a.s.a.p. and will keep you informed.

05-04-2010, 06:18 PM	#5
Dickieduvet Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Sep 2008 Location:England 4K collection:638 Blu-ray collection:3909 DVD collection:90 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:7	Nice one, Will be looking to add this one to the collection.

05-10-2010, 04:17 AM	#7
Dickieduvet Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Sep 2008 Location:England 4K collection:638 Blu-ray collection:3909 DVD collection:90 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:7	Haven't found any reviews yet, Anyone else had any luck. Amazon.de have stock and I'm very tempted !!

05-10-2010, 09:38 AM	#8
Harry Caul Active Member Member since:Feb 2009 Blu-ray collection:643 Blu-ray reviews: 4	Found two reviews of the Blu-ray in German. The quality of the Disc seems to be good. A bit unstable in terms of image sharpness, but I think it could be inherited from the original film source, and the age of the Movie. None of the reviews said something about imposed subtitles. And for me it seems it's the same release as the french Studio-Canal, audio and subtitles are exactly the same on both releases.

05-18-2010, 08:05 AM	#9
Mackie002 New Member Member since:Sep 2008	Is this release Region Free? Thanks.

07-26-2010, 08:10 AM	#12
Mizu_Ger Active Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Éire Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Trading Score:14	Did anyone get this? I am thinking of picking it up myself. Any opionions on the quality side?

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