Battle Royal Anchor Bay Or Arrow Blu?

[Mr Kite]

Can anyone tell me if there is any differences between Anchor Bay and Arrow releases?

[Mansinthe]

the US release is region locked , has a totally different color scheme.

i prefer the US release. i owned both releases. and would pick the US release anytime. i have no idea what release is more "correct" but like many japanese release colors look really washed out at the UK release. and blacks look more like greenish greys.

the US release on the other hand might be "boosted" (color and contrast). but i still do prefer it. both releases have different bonus features.

the US release has both the second movie as well

[Mr Kite]

Thanks so much for the reply, just been linked to some caps a holic so looks like the Anchor Bay for me, although neither is perfect.

http://caps-a-holic.com/hd_vergleich...?hd_multiID=10

Can you please tell me which version should I watch, theatrical, directors etc?

[Mansinthe]

Directors cut

The Extended Version runs longer than the Theatrical version in 27 scenes.
There is a running time difference of about 8 Min 18 Sec.
However, the alternative ending is merely a closing series of the flashbacks that already appeared in the movie. Without the alternative ending the Extended Version runs 4 Min. 57 Sec. longer than the Theatrical Version.

i forgot to mention that the US set with the second movie is pretty cheap most of the time.
Battle royal part 2 features the same color scheme that the first part has.

and the second movie got a pretty strong soundtrack as well

[Mr Kite]

Thank you so much for your input, I have ordered the Anchor Bay release.

This is the version I have ordered, is this the Digi Book?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/Bat...=ATVPDKIKX0DER




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[Mansinthe]

the digipack was replaced by the amaray release (no slipcover) a long time ago. i got the amaray release as well. but you still get all 4 discs.

[Mr Kite]

Posted here some time ago, unfortunately I must have cancelled my order for some reason. Anyway going to pick this up soon (Arrow) even though i know both releases PQ looks like crap.

[Mr Kite]

On a side note, just asked Arrow (if they still have the rights etc) if there is any chance they might revisit Battle Royal and give it the treatment.

[WiggyWig]

Originally Posted by tele1962

On a side note, just asked Arrow (if they still have the rights etc) if there is any chance they might revisit Battle Royal and give it the treatment.

I want a region B release of Requiem! The movie is overlong and stinky but its still nice to have the set

[Mr Kite]

Picked up the limited edition boxed set for £18. Sold my original copy back in the day............. as to why?

[Mr Kite]

Here it is:



as I said I know the PQ is rubbish but what a lovely set.