List of International BDs with Better PQ, AQ, and/or More Extras

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by Ray_Rogers

Not going to update it? The inclusion of the ORIGINAL DD 1.0 mix was also highly appealing to me, even though the 5.1 audio was fixed. Would rather have had it as DTS-HD MA 1.0 24-bit, but yeah.

• This release is confirmed to have the corrected audio AND video (the nightfilter issue), and the addition of the original mono track.

You need to have two entries for Black Hawk Down. One for the Theatrical with the DE as best PQ including the majority of extras, excluding the third disc, and the Extended Version as separate with the JP release being the best for it. The DE release has hard-coded/burned-in English subtitles.
If there's a release with both the lossless original mono/stereo mix and also a lossless 5.1 remix, the original mono mix is the victor. IDGAF if a movie has a 5.1 or 7.1 unneeded remix, I want to know if the ORIGINAL CINEMATIC AUDIO IS RETAINED AND LOSSLESS/UNCOMPRESSED!

Big Trouble in Little China
US - AVC 27812 kbps, DTS-HD MA 5.1 3848 kbps 24-bit, extras, English subs (Region free)
UK - AVC 32603 kbps, LPCM 2.0 2304 kbps 24-bit / DTS-HD MA 5.1 3846 kbps 24-bit, more extras, English subs (Region B locked) Best PQ/AQ

Body Double
US - AVC 35998 kbps, DTS-HD MA 5.1 4030 kbps 24-bit, English subs (Region free)
UK - AVC 34786 kbps, LPCM 2.0 2304 kbps 24-bit / DTS-HD MA 5.1 4030 kbps 24-bit, English subs (Region free) Best PQ/AQ
FR - AVC 35003 kbps, DTS-HD MA 5.1 3891 kbps 24-bit, no English subs (Region free)

Conan the Destroyer
US - AVC 31911 kbps, DTS-HD MA 5.1 4144 kbps 24-bit, trailer, English subs (Region free)
HK/FR/AU - AVC 35994 kbps, DTS-HD MA 5.1 4148 kbps 24-bit, more extras, English subs (Region free) Best PQ
UK - AVC, DTS-HD MA 2.0 original mix, fewer extras, no English subs (Region B) Best AQ

Deer Hunter, The
US - VC-1 26925 kbps, DTS-HD MA 5.1 3712 kbps 24-bit with no pitch issue, DNR/EE, extras, English subs (Region free)
UK/DE (Studio Canal) - VC-1 14991 kbps, DTS-HD MA 2.0 903 kbps 16-bit / DTS-HD MA 5.1 2146 16-bit, no DNR or EE, extras, English subs (Region A/B locked) Best PQ/AQ

Fistful of Dollars, A
US - AVC 36422 kbps, DTS-HD MA 5.1 2469 kbps 24-bit, extras, English subs (Region free)
DE - AVC 29995 kbps, DTS-HD MA 2.0 890 kbps / DTS-HD MA 5.1 2037 kbps 16-bit, English subs (Region free) Best PQ/AQ

Fistful of Dynamite, A
US/DE - AVC 25901 kbps, DTS-HD MA 5.1 3129 kbps 24-bit, English subs, extras (Region free) Best PQ
IT - AVC 26000 kbps, DTS-HD MA 2.0 1570 kbps 16-bit, no English subs, 7 minute extra on Leone (Region B locked) Best AQ

Fistful of Dollars, A
US - AVC 36422 kbps, DTS-HD MA 5.1 2469 kbps 24-bit, extras, English subs (Region free)
DE - AVC 29995 kbps, DTS-HD MA 2.0 890 kbps / DTS-HD MA 5.1 2037 kbps 16-bit, English subs (Region free) Best PQ

For a Few Dollars More
US - AVC 29524 kbps, DTS-HD MA 5.1 3660 kbps 24-bit, extras, English subs (Region free)
DE - AVC 29989 kbps, DTS-HD MA 2.0 841 kbps 16-bit / DTS-HD MA 5.1 2129 kbps 16-bit, uncut, English subs (Region free) Best AQ

Foxy Brown
US - AVC, DTS-HD MA 5.1, no English subs, no extras (Region A)
UK - AVC 34999 kbps, LPCM 2.0 1536 kbps 16-bit, English subs, extras (Region B locked) Best PQ/AQ

Fright Night (1985)
US - AVC 21995 kbps, DTS-HD MA 5.1 3794 kbps 24-bit, extras, English subs (Region free)
UK - AVC 2.35:1 34.10 Mbps, LPCM 2.0 24-bit / DTS-HD MA 5.1 24-bit, different extras, English subs (Region Free) Best PQ/AQ
DE - AVC 25072 kbps, DD 5.1 640 kbps, English subs (Region free)

Get Carter (1971)
US/CA/ES/MX/UK - AVC 21.96 Mbps, DTS-HD MA 1.0 1089 kbps 24-bit, dubbed US audio, extras, English subs (Region free)
UK (Re-issue) - AVC 21.96 Mbps, DTS-HD MA 1.0 1079 kbps, 24-bit, original UK audio, extras, English subs (Region free) Best AQ

Ghost Writer, The
US - Profanity censored, BD/DVD flipper disc (Region A locked)
UK (Region B locked)/CA (Region A locked) - Uncensored profanity, single sided disc Best AQ

Heat
US/CA/AU/UK - VC-1 22384 kbps, Dolby TrueHD 5.1 1440 kbps 16-bit, extras, English subs (Region free)
US/UK - Remaster?
JP - AVC 28989 kbps, DTS-HD MA 5.1 2165 kbps 16-bit, no English subs (Region free) Best PQ/AQ

Howling, The
US - AVC 26499 kbps, DTS-HD MA 5.1 3328 kbps 24-bit, English subs (Region A locked) REMIX
FR - AVC 22998 kbps, DTS-HD MA 2.0 1655 kbps 16-bit, English subs (Region B locked) Best PQ Downmix?

Ipcress File, The
US - N/A
UK/AU - MPEG-2 22.24 Mbps, DD 5.1 640 kbps, one extra, English subs (Region free)
UK (re-release) - AVC 20001 kbps , LPCM 2.0 1536 kbps 16-bit / DTS-HD MA 5.1 1719 kbps 16-bit, English subs (Region B locked) Best AQ

King of New York
US - VC-1 19330 kbps, DTS-HD HR 6.1 2835 kbps 24-bit, English subs (Region A locked)
UK - AVC 34999 kbps, LPCM 2.0 / DTS-HD MA 5.1 4594 kbps 24-bit, English subs (Region B locked) Best PQ/AQ
IT - AVC 24999 kbps, LPCM 2.0 1536 kbps 16-bit, no English subs (Region B)

Long Good Friday, The
US - AVC 1.78:1 17.99 Mbps, DTS-HD MA 5.1, trailer only, English subs (Region A locked)
UK - AVC 1.85:1 34974 kbps,LPCM 1.0 1152 kbps 24-bit, extras, English subs (Region B locked) Best PQ/AQ

Maniac Cop
US - AVC 29532 kbps, DTS-HD MA 6.1 3654 kbps 24-bit, no English subs (Region A/B locked) Remix?
UK - AVC 34950 kbps, LPCM 2.0 1536 kbps 16-bit, English subs, more extras (Region free) Best PQ/AQ

Memoirs of an Invisible Man
US - N/A
JP - AVC 30.89 Mbps, LPCM 2.0 1536 kbps 16-bit, extras, no English subs (Region A locked) Best PQ
DE - AVC 19873 kbps, DTS HD MA 2.0 1631 kbps 16-bit, PAL extras, no English subs (Region A/B locked)

Over the Top
US - VC-1 22995 kbps, Dolby TrueHD 5.1 1782 kbps 16-bit, trailer only, English subs (Region free)
DE - AVC 23881 kbps, DTS-HD MA 2.0 1752 kbps 24-bit, English subs (Region B locked) Best PQ/AQ

Psycho
US - VC-1, DTS-HD MA 5.1, extras, English subs (Region free)
UK - VC-1 32244 kbps, DTS-HD MA 2.0 665 kbps 16-bit / DTS-HD MA 5.1 3692 kbps 24-bit, more extras, English subs (Region free) Best AQ

Return of the Living Dead
US (MGM) - AVC 23695 kbps, DTS HD MA 5.1 24-bit, extras include 2 commentaries plus zombie subtitle track, English subs (Region A locked)
US (Shout) - AVC 35000 kbps, DTS-HD MA 2.0 1701 kbps 16-bit Stereo/DTS-HD MA 5.1 3451 kbps 24-bit/DTS-HD MA 2.0 1843 24-bit mono, English subs, new 2K transfer for the theatrical version, altered and slightly unaltered soundtracks (both lossless) The Mono soundtrack is a reconstruction of the original theatrical soundtrack containing no alterations and the original music. The only thing not included is The Damned’s “Dead Beat Dance" due to rights issues, most extras with all in HD while workprint in SD Best PQ/AQ
UK - AVC 23000 kbps, LPCM 2.0, Original soundtrack included, extras include More Brains in 1080p & other extras 576i, no English subs (Region B locked but can be bypassed by hitting top menu) Best AQ (complete)

I don't like to hand out Best AQ notations without confirmation unless the numbers are obvious. I can see the difference in PQ, but to hear more than one disc of a given release is a bit of a challenge. I did make make some changes do to your post, but not all.

[Vidya]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Yes, I couldn't tell a difference. I prefer the UK disc for the original mono track though.

Originally Posted by Vidya

Is the mono included on the US release a downmix of the 5.1? I understand that the UK release has lossless mono but I was also under the impression that, while lossy, the US release also contained the original mono.

So I found this on dvdbeaver:
"I just wanted to give you a heads up. The Region 1 Blu-ray DOES look fantastic, but the 5.1 mix is a cheat. While it does expand the listening experience, they have lost some of the original sound effects in the process. Case in point? Please watch the scene where Norman enters his house after peeping on Marion. The sound of the door closing is missing, but is present on the 2.0 mix (and every other release this film has seen.) Fans and purists should be aware of sloppy mistakes like this. Don't you agree? Thanks for your time."

I believe he is referring to the US bluray, but I would love to see some confirmation from those who own it.

[HD Goofnut]

Added In the Line of Duty 4, The Skull, and What Have You Done to Solange?

[Ray_Rogers]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

I don't like to hand out Best AQ notations without confirmation unless the numbers are obvious. I can see the difference in PQ, but to hear more than one disc of a given release is a bit of a challenge. I did make make some changes do to your post, but not all.

Thanks Goofnut. I'd rather not make a thread for titles around the globe which include the original cinematic audio mix since that'd be too much to keep updated.

For BLACK HAWK DOWN Theatrical Cut, the DE is still Best PQ though for that version of the film. Many folks won't mind owning both for the full gamut of features. The Universum DE disc DOES have hard-coded/burnt-in subtitles too. No idea if it has all extras from Disc 3 of the USA 3-Disc Deluxe Edition, if DVDCompare.net is anything to go by. (It's why I'm keeping it along with the USA BD. The JP Extended BD I can guess is already a bit expensive. Might as well buy myself a multi-disc case.)

DISC THREE
Historical Archive:
- The History Channel Presents: "The True Story Of Black Hawk Down" documentary (92:20)
- PBS Presents: "Frontline: Ambush In Mogadishu" documentary (54:59)
- Mission Timeline (Interactive Feature)
Target Building Insertion: Multi Angle Sequence (7 Angle Options*****) (2 Audio Options******) (5:38)
*****Angle Options:
-- Cam 1
-- Cam 2
-- Cam 3
-- Cam 4
-- Cam 5
-- Cam 6
-- 6 Camera Composite
******Audio Options:
-- Production Sound
-- Commentary by Terry Needham
Q&A Forums:
- BAFTA Awards (10:26)
- Motion Picture Editor's Guild (10:30)
- American Cinematheque (11:43)
Promotion:
- Theatrical Trailer And TV Spots:
---- Theatrical Trailer (2:30)
---- TV Spots:
-------- "Compassion/ Event Revised" (1:03)
-------- "Witness The Courage Final Revised" (1:03)
-------- "Emotion Quotes" (1:03)
-------- "Unforgettable Alternate" (0:33)
-------- "Triumph" (0:33)
-------- "Review" (0:33)
-------- "Josh" (0:33)
-------- "#1 Movie Stars" (0:33)
-------- "Academy Awards®" (0:33)
-------- "Action Finals Quote" (0:18)
- Poster Concepts (68images)
- Music Video:
---- Denez Prigent & Lisa Gerrard "Gortoz A Ran - J'Attends" (3:55)

Extended Cut:
The Japanese release is currently the only release we have specs for, with 2 discs of extensive extras. Note that it does not include the audio commentaries from the theatrical cut.

Theatrical Cut:
The German release for the extras including the 3 audio commentaries and exclusive interviews, or Scandinavian release for the 7.1 audio. Note the German release do not include many of the extras from the third disc from the Japanese release.

Honestly, this shit is a bit confusing even to me. DE Theatrical still Best PQ with lots of extras, USA Theatrical for Best AQ, JP Extended Best PQ/AQ just for that cut.

[Gabkat2007]

Cover Girl
US (Twilight Time) - AVC 1.33:1, DTS-HD MA 1.0, no extras, English subs (Region free)
UK - AVC 35.21 Mbps 1.37:1, LPCM 2.0 16-bit, extras, English subs (Region B locked) Best PQ

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by Gabkat2007

Cover Girl
US (Twilight Time) - AVC 1.33:1, DTS-HD MA 1.0, no extras, English subs (Region free)
UK - AVC 35.21 Mbps 1.37:1, LPCM 2.0 16-bit, extras, English subs (Region B locked) Best PQ

Done.

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by Ray_Rogers

Thanks Goofnut. I'd rather not make a thread for titles around the globe which include the original cinematic audio mix since that'd be too much to keep updated.

For BLACK HAWK DOWN Theatrical Cut, the DE is still Best PQ though for that version of the film. Many folks won't mind owning both for the full gamut of features. The Universum DE disc DOES have hard-coded/burnt-in subtitles too. No idea if it has all extras from Disc 3 of the USA 3-Disc Deluxe Edition, if DVDCompare.net is anything to go by. (It's why I'm keeping it along with the USA BD. The JP Extended BD I can guess is already a bit expensive. Might as well buy myself a multi-disc case.)

DISC THREE
Historical Archive:
- The History Channel Presents: "The True Story Of Black Hawk Down" documentary (92:20)
- PBS Presents: "Frontline: Ambush In Mogadishu" documentary (54:59)
- Mission Timeline (Interactive Feature)
Target Building Insertion: Multi Angle Sequence (7 Angle Options*****) (2 Audio Options******) (5:38)
*****Angle Options:
-- Cam 1
-- Cam 2
-- Cam 3
-- Cam 4
-- Cam 5
-- Cam 6
-- 6 Camera Composite
******Audio Options:
-- Production Sound
-- Commentary by Terry Needham
Q&A Forums:
- BAFTA Awards (10:26)
- Motion Picture Editor's Guild (10:30)
- American Cinematheque (11:43)
Promotion:
- Theatrical Trailer And TV Spots:
---- Theatrical Trailer (2:30)
---- TV Spots:
-------- "Compassion/ Event Revised" (1:03)
-------- "Witness The Courage Final Revised" (1:03)
-------- "Emotion Quotes" (1:03)
-------- "Unforgettable Alternate" (0:33)
-------- "Triumph" (0:33)
-------- "Review" (0:33)
-------- "Josh" (0:33)
-------- "#1 Movie Stars" (0:33)
-------- "Academy Awards®" (0:33)
-------- "Action Finals Quote" (0:18)
- Poster Concepts (68images)
- Music Video:
---- Denez Prigent & Lisa Gerrard "Gortoz A Ran - J'Attends" (3:55)

Extended Cut:
The Japanese release is currently the only release we have specs for, with 2 discs of extensive extras. Note that it does not include the audio commentaries from the theatrical cut.

Theatrical Cut:
The German release for the extras including the 3 audio commentaries and exclusive interviews, or Scandinavian release for the 7.1 audio. Note the German release do not include many of the extras from the third disc from the Japanese release.

Honestly, this shit is a bit confusing even to me. DE Theatrical still Best PQ with lots of extras, USA Theatrical for Best AQ, JP Extended Best PQ/AQ just for that cut.

The US disc is also the only one with subtitles.

[Ray_Rogers]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

The US disc is also the only one with subtitles.

True since they're removable. The DE does have burned-in ones though.

[barrett75]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Added In the Line of Duty 4, The Skull, and What Have You Done to Solange?

RE: What Have You Done to Solange, do you think UK is still the winner on PQ? i prefer german grading actually.... same master anyway

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by barrett75

RE: What Have You Done to Solange, do you think UK is still the winner on PQ? i prefer german grading actually.... same master anyway

Bit tighter grain and more accurate colors IMHO.

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by Ray_Rogers

True since they're removable. The DE does have burned-in ones though.

Right, for just the non-English dialogue.

[HD Goofnut]

Added Call Northside 777.

[Ray_Rogers]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Right, for just the non-English dialogue.

You STILL need to have the DE for the THEATRICAL CUT be Best PQ since it's not the Extended Edition. Especially for those wanting to own multiple releases and wanting the best version for each version of a film. Maybe some people just don't give a shit about wanting to own more than any one release of any particular movie.

You have The Big Blue and Le Grand Bleu listed twice even though it's the same movie. Update the entry. (UK re-release wins for the audio, no damn idea for the video.)

http://dvdcompare.net/comparisons/film.php?fid=17468

OVERALL: Draw

The Australian and UK (re-release) editions have English soundtracks, two versions of the movie and a documentary.
Note that the Australian disc has a Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack on the Director's cut, while UK has PCM 2.0.

GENERAL NOTES:
*Although "The Big Blue" is a French-produced film, the film is predominantly spoken in English.
French, German, Scandinavian and UK (Original) editions hereabove feature only French soundtracks in which all English dialogue has been dubbed, and thus should be avoided.

*The following versions of the movie are known:
– The original French theatrical version running ~132 min,
– The original European theatrical version running ~120 min,
– The original US theatrical version running ~118 min,
– The Director's cut running ~168 min.


Another nitpick. Goofnut, you need to have releases and versions of movies in proper order. Theatrical should always be first! Also proper series order is key, instead of being purely alphabetical. (Not going into the Hammer Productions DRACULA film order and IDGAF about the order of random anime.)

Black Hawk Down (Theatrical Cut)
Black Hawk Down (Extended Cut)

Conan the Barbarian (1982)
Conan the Destroyer
Conan the Barbarian (2011 - 2D)

Dawn of the Dead (1978) - US Theatrical cut @ 127 min
Dawn of the Dead (1978) - European cut @ 119 min
Dawn of the Dead (1978) - Extended cut @ 139 min)

Dune (2000)
Children of Dune

Escape from New York
Escape from L.A.

EVIL DEAD
Evil Dead II: Dead by Dawn
Army of Darkness (Theatrical Cut)
Army of Darkness (International Cut)
Army of Darkness (Director's Cut)

Expendables 3, The (Theatrical)
Expendables 3, The (Extended)

HALLOWEEN(Look up the series order.)
Highlander III: The Sorcerer
Highlander: Endgame
Highlander: The Source

The Man with No Name Trilogy
A Fistful of Dollars
For a Few Dollars More
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

RAMBO
First Blood
Rambo: First Blood Part II
Rambo III
Rambo (2008 - Extended Cut)

SABATA
Sabata
Adiós, Sabata
Return of Sabata, The

Texas Chain Saw Massacre, The (1974)
Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, The
Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The (2003)
Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The: The Beginning (2006)
Texas Chainsaw 3D

Underworld
Underworld: Evolution
Underworld: Awakening (2D)

Universal Soldier
(You take care of it.)X-Men: The Last Stand
X-Men Origins: Wolverine
X-Men: Days of Future Past


Many more titles need to be updated since even in the same region or locale there are multiple releases and even an upcoming US one.

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by Ray_Rogers

You STILL need to have the DE for the THEATRICAL CUT be Best PQ since it's not the Extended Edition. Especially for those wanting to own multiple releases and wanting the best version for each version of a film. Maybe some people just don't give a shit about wanting to own more than any one release of any particular movie.

You have The Big Blue and Le Grand Bleu listed twice even though it's the same movie. Update the entry. (UK re-release wins for the audio, no damn idea for the video.)

http://dvdcompare.net/comparisons/film.php?fid=17468

OVERALL: Draw

The Australian and UK (re-release) editions have English soundtracks, two versions of the movie and a documentary.
Note that the Australian disc has a Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack on the Director's cut, while UK has PCM 2.0.

GENERAL NOTES:
*Although "The Big Blue" is a French-produced film, the film is predominantly spoken in English.
French, German, Scandinavian and UK (Original) editions hereabove feature only French soundtracks in which all English dialogue has been dubbed, and thus should be avoided.

*The following versions of the movie are known:
– The original French theatrical version running ~132 min,
– The original European theatrical version running ~120 min,
– The original US theatrical version running ~118 min,
– The Director's cut running ~168 min.


Another nitpick. Goofnut, you need to have releases and versions of movies in proper order. Theatrical should always be first! Also proper series order is key, instead of being purely alphabetical. (Not going into the Hammer Productions DRACULA film order and IDGAF about the order of random anime.)

Black Hawk Down (Theatrical Cut)
Black Hawk Down (Extended Cut)

Conan the Barbarian (1982)
Conan the Destroyer
Conan the Barbarian (2011 - 2D)

Dawn of the Dead (1978) - US Theatrical cut @ 127 min
Dawn of the Dead (1978) - European cut @ 119 min
Dawn of the Dead (1978) - Extended cut @ 139 min)

Dune (2000)
Children of Dune

Escape from New York
Escape from L.A.

EVIL DEAD
Evil Dead II: Dead by Dawn
Army of Darkness (Theatrical Cut)
Army of Darkness (International Cut)
Army of Darkness (Director's Cut)

Expendables 3, The (Theatrical)
Expendables 3, The (Extended)

HALLOWEEN(Look up the series order.)
Highlander III: The Sorcerer
Highlander: Endgame
Highlander: The Source

The Man with No Name Trilogy
A Fistful of Dollars
For a Few Dollars More
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

RAMBO
First Blood
Rambo: First Blood Part II
Rambo III
Rambo (2008 - Extended Cut)

SABATA
Sabata
Adiós, Sabata
Return of Sabata, The

Texas Chain Saw Massacre, The (1974)
Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, The
Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The (2003)
Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The: The Beginning (2006)
Texas Chainsaw 3D

Underworld
Underworld: Evolution
Underworld: Awakening (2D)

Universal Soldier
(You take care of it.)X-Men: The Last Stand
X-Men Origins: Wolverine
X-Men: Days of Future Past


Many more titles need to be updated since even in the same region or locale there are multiple releases and even an upcoming US one.

No, I will keep every title in alphabetical order. Extended comes before theatrical because E comes before T.

I did fix the double entry and Black Hawk Down.

[Early Memphis]

There's really no reason to be so hostile to the person who does all the work - unpaid! If your opinion is so important to you, start your own thread.

[mhp68]

Originally Posted by Early Memphis

There's really no reason to be so hostile to the person who does all the work - unpaid! If your opinion is so important to you, start your own thread.

Seriously, HD's lists are a gift to us, chill.

[HD Goofnut]

Just to give everyone warning: I will be away from the internet starting in a couple hours until next Thursday so if you have something just post it and I will get to it.

[infiniteCR]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Just to give everyone warning: I will be away from the internet starting in a couple hours until next Thursday so if you have something just post it and I will get to it.

Have a good vacation

[BozQ]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Just to give everyone warning: I will be away from the internet starting in a couple hours until next Thursday so if you have something just post it and I will get to it.

Have fun!

[Early Memphis]

Has anyone compared the 2 or 3 different WB releases (as there is no "better" import on the list) of Internal Affairs (1990)? The stand-alone release is on a BD-25, which the reviewer mentions as a possible contributor to the softness. However, I just noticed that, according to the site, the double release (with The Departed) is on 2 BD-50's - and that the "Ultimate Gangsters Collection" version is also on a BD-50. Just wondering if those releases fare any better.