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

[jordanwalkert]

Originally Posted by IndyMLVC

Incorrect. I got mine from Australia.

And, btw, I have the Australian Match Point and posted the specs at AVS. Unfortunately, I can't copy them over here so I'll post this:

(AU) Match Point AVC 25.68 DTS-MA 2.0 48/16 1563 / AC3 2.0 48 640
(FR) Match Point (Region B Locked) AVC 24.95 LPCM 2.0 48/16 1536

Can someone please link me to which AU version for sure has the unrated version of DH4?? There has been so much talk of various copies and countries that I have no idea which version to order anymore. If it's part of the legacy collection that's fine, but if there is a copy on its own that would be ideal since I already have the U.S. Box set. Thanks!

[Sky_Captain]

Legacy set only. No standalone version available anywhere at this point.

Currently down to $27 AUD before shipping.
https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-...ection/494584/

[jordanwalkert]

Originally Posted by Sky_Captain

Legacy set only. No standalone version available anywhere at this point.

Currently down to $27 AUD before shipping.
https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-...ection/494584/

Thank you so much!

[IndyMLVC]

Originally Posted by jordanwalkert

Can someone please link me to which AU version for sure has the unrated version of DH4?? There has been so much talk of various copies and countries that I have no idea which version to order anymore. If it's part of the legacy collection that's fine, but if there is a copy on its own that would be ideal since I already have the U.S. Box set. Thanks!

I don't think there's any way to get it any more. I got it from JBhifi and I think that boxed set has been out of print for a while.

[jordanwalkert]

Originally Posted by IndyMLVC

I don't think there's any way to get it any more. I got it from JBhifi and I think that boxed set has been out of print for a while.

Soo the box set in the link above isn't the right one??

[Sky_Captain]

Yes, it is the right one. I own it.

It was momentarily out of stock, as it was originally an exclusive item.

[IndyMLVC]

Originally Posted by Sky_Captain

Yes, it is the right one. I own it.

It was momentarily out of stock, as it was originally an exclusive item.

Ugh. SERIOUSLY? I ordered it a little over a year ago for almost TRIPLE that price! It was $63!

[Sky_Captain]

October 29th 2014 I purchased it and it was $34.98 AUD plus $12.80 AUD for postage.

Just checked my order history.

[IndyMLVC]

Originally Posted by Sky_Captain

October 29th 2014 I purchased it and it was $34.98 AUD plus $12.80 AUD for postage.

Just checked my order history.

[cyborgLIS]

Can anyone comment on how much better (if at all) the PQ on the Japanese Aeon Flux BD is compared to US? Also are the extras the same?

[HD Goofnut]

Damage (1992) added.

[thecalm_7]

Originally Posted by cyborgLIS

Can anyone comment on how much better (if at all) the PQ on the Japanese Aeon Flux BD is compared to US? Also are the extras the same?

I cant do side by side, or stats but the US is MPEG-2/lossy audio, the JP release is MPEG-4,TrueHD about the same price too. Its an improvement. I recently upgraded, just waiting on delivery. The loss of subtitles is the only drawback for me as I cant hear well.

[knifethrower]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Damage (1992) added.

Should be noted that the JP release has blurred nudity.

[Torrente]

That sucks, I was about to buy it in the future as I liked the movie when I saw it in theaters

Thanks a lot for the info 'though!!!


Also, I think the UK disc of Zombie Holocaust is better than the US (cf caps-a-holic) so it should be added to the list, I think.
(scan is available on caps-a-holic)

The UK disc of Killing Zoe is atrocious, it seems.

And the canadian disc of The Cell looks strangely better than the new US disc despite the weakness of the bitrate and the softness of the picture... that's very odd. Am I the only one?

[thecalm_7]

Mean Guns
UK- MPEG-4 1.78:1 (incorrect AR), LPCM 2.0, no extras, no subtitles, Region B
DE- MPEG-4 2.35:1 (OAR), DolbyDigital 2.0/5.1, No English subtitles, Region B

Existenz
US (Solo release) MPEG-4 1080i 1.78:1 DTS-HD MA 5.1/2.0 48kHz/24bit No subtitles, Region A OOP
US (6 movie pack) MPEG-4 1080p 1.78.1 Dolby Digital 2.0 Region A OOP
JP- MPEG-4 1080i 29.7fps, DTS-HD MA 5.1, Extras, Region A

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by thecalm_7

Mean Guns
UK- MPEG-4 1.78:1 (incorrect AR), LPCM 2.0, no extras, no subtitles, Region B
DE- MPEG-4 2.35:1 (OAR), DolbyDigital 2.0/5.1, No English subtitles, Region B

Existenz
US (Solo release) MPEG-4 1080i 1.78:1 DTS-HD MA 5.1/2.0 48kHz/24bit No subtitles, Region A OOP
US (6 movie pack) MPEG-4 1080p 1.78.1 Dolby Digital 2.0 Region A OOP
JP- MPEG-4 1080i 29.7fps, DTS-HD MA 5.1, Extras, Region A

Done, but I had to tinker with your details quite a bit. Please follow the template for specs if you can.

[HD Goofnut]

Added Paper Moon.

[cyborgLIS]

Originally Posted by thecalm_7

I cant do side by side, or stats but the US is MPEG-2/lossy audio, the JP release is MPEG-4,TrueHD about the same price too. Its an improvement. I recently upgraded, just waiting on delivery. The loss of subtitles is the only drawback for me as I cant hear well.

I was wondering if anyone visually compared the two because I've seen instances where an MPEG2 encode is very similar to its MPEG4 counterpart. For example, Alien vs Predator.

If you get a chance or if anyone else knows, I'd appreciate info on the extras to compare to the US disc (http://www.dvdcompare.net/comparisons/film.php?fid=9999).

[HD Goofnut]

Added Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky.

[Pieter V]

Found Frozen 3D specs for you, Goof.

Frozen (3D) (PL)

MPEG-4 AVC Video 25775 kbps 1080p / 23,976 fps / 16:9 / High Profile 4.1
MPEG-4 MVC Video 10757 kbps

DTS-HD Master Audio English 4906 kbps 7.1 / 48 kHz / 4906 kbps / 24-bit (DTS Core: 5.1 / 48 kHz / 1509 kbps / 24-bit)