The Lives of Others (Das Leben der Anderen) - Blu-ray Forum

AnimeOnBlu · 06-04-2010, 04:08 AM

Release by Lionsgate

No specs. German with English subs. Release date of August 2, 2010.

The Lives of Others Blu-ray Review

pro-bassoonist · 06-04-2010, 04:47 AM

We will have to correct the studio, however, as Elevation is one of those phantom distributors Amazon.UK likes to use when they are unsure who the producer is. In this case, it should be LionsGate.

I will correct our listing in a second as I did not see it earlier.

It is great to see that the UK will finally get a release of this fantastic film.

Pro-B

Pyoko · 06-04-2010, 05:12 AM

Nice, I've been waiting forever for a price-drop on the US edition. Hopefully the quality of this release will be equal to the Sony one, as it's much cheaper.

nametag · 06-04-2010, 05:17 AM

I like JUST bought the US version - hopefully this version will not be superior!

AnimeOnBlu · 06-04-2010, 05:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

We will have to correct the studio, however, as Elevation is one of those phantom distributors Amazon.UK likes to use when they are unsure who the producer is. In this case, it should be LionsGate.

I will correct our listing in a second as I did not see it earlier.

It is great to see that the UK will finally get a release of this fantastic film.

Pro-B

I know several of Lionsgate releases were better than their Sony counterparts, and at only 12 euros shipped, I had to preorder. Thanks for confirming the studio Pro-B

Mr. Brightside · 06-04-2010, 08:23 AM

Great to see this is finally getting a release. Terrific film, featuring a marvellous performance from the late Ulrich Muhe.

Steric_Hinderance · 06-07-2010, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Brightside

Great to see this is finally getting a release. Terrific film, featuring a marvellous performance from the late Ulrich Muhe.

Couldn't agree more and will certainly be picking this release up.

Have to say and hope i'm not spoiling anything too much by saying so but can't recall too many films that for me just seem to end perfectly etc.

AnimeOnBlu · 06-07-2010, 06:44 PM

HiRes Coverart:

McCrutchy · 06-04-2010, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by AnimeOnBlu

I know several of Lionsgate releases were better than their Sony counterparts, and at only 12 euros shipped, I had to preorder. Thanks for confirming the studio Pro-B

Really? I don't doubt you, but I own the (admittedly expensive) US release of The Lives of Others and it is top-tier--essentially perfect in terms of A/V quality. The only area I could see Lionsgate improving on is if they somehow had different and/or superior extras...unless you know something most don't...

Johnny Vinyl · 06-04-2010, 09:47 AM

This one of my favourite films! It is very definitely "reference" quality in every regard, but (more importantly) its about the film itself.

John

AnimeOnBlu · 06-04-2010, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by McCrutchy

Really? I don't doubt you, but I own the (admittedly expensive) US release of The Lives of Others and it is top-tier--essentially perfect in terms of A/V quality. The only area I could see Lionsgate improving on is if they somehow had different and/or superior extras...unless you know something most don't...

For example, the UK version of I've Loved You For So Long has a 24bit PCM track and higher bitrate transfer. Same goes for the US vs. the UK version of Rambo. Not saying the US version is a slouch, and it certainly is a very good disc, but the Lionsgate version will probably have a slightly better overall presentation. This is of course, pending that the Lionsgate version keeps up with the tradition.

Dwight Schrute · 06-04-2010, 03:41 PM

£10.99 at HMV!

http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProduct...;-1&sku=586702

McCrutchy · 06-04-2010, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by AnimeOnBlu

For example, the UK version of I've Loved You For So Long has a 24bit PCM track and higher bitrate transfer. Same goes for the US vs. the UK version of Rambo. Not saying the US version is a slouch, and it certainly is a very good disc, but the Lionsgate version will probably have a slightly better overall presentation. This is of course, pending that the Lionsgate version keeps up with the tradition.

Rambo was Sony in the UK and Lionsgate in the USA though, I thought you were referring to Lionsgate UK discs that are better than Sony USA ones.

Although you seem spot on with Il y a longtemps que je t'aime, and I might ask for that for my birthday--I sometimes do that with blind buy imports, saves on the shipping.

nightcrawler · 08-03-2010, 03:50 PM

Anyone got this yet? What's the PQ like?

Smoker25 · 08-06-2010, 03:39 PM

Got it today, here's the specs:

Picture format: Widescreen 2.35:1
Audio: German DTS-HD MA 5.1
Extras: Commentary
Extended & Deleted Scenes with optional commentary
Cast & Crew Interviews
Making Of
Original Stasi Devices Gallery

Haven't watched it yet, but skipped through a couple of scenes and the PQ is excellent.

Firelag-14 · 08-06-2010, 05:50 PM

Are the english subs forced?

Smoker25 · 08-06-2010, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Firelag-14

Are the english subs forced?

No, you can choose between regular English subs and hearing impaired.

Melodious Thunk · 08-07-2010, 12:40 PM

Where are the subtitles positioned in the frame? Completely within the film frame, or split between the frame and the letterbox bar underneath?

lechero · 08-08-2010, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Smoker25

No, you can choose between regular English subs and hearing impaired.

Are these the only two options, or is it possible to turn them off completely?

06-04-2010, 04:08 AM	#1
AnimeOnBlu Contributor Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:1	The Lives of Others (Das Leben der Anderen) Release by Lionsgate No specs. German with English subs. Release date of August 2, 2010. The Lives of Others Blu-ray Review Last edited by Blu Titan; 08-28-2010 at 02:22 PM. Reason: Added link to review.

06-04-2010, 04:47 AM	#2
pro-bassoonist Blu-ray reviewer Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:X Home Theater Gallery:47 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:23	We will have to correct the studio, however, as Elevation is one of those phantom distributors Amazon.UK likes to use when they are unsure who the producer is. In this case, it should be LionsGate. I will correct our listing in a second as I did not see it earlier. It is great to see that the UK will finally get a release of this fantastic film. Pro-B

06-04-2010, 05:12 AM	#3
Pyoko Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 4K collection:151 Blu-ray collection:722	Nice, I've been waiting forever for a price-drop on the US edition. Hopefully the quality of this release will be equal to the Sony one, as it's much cheaper.

06-04-2010, 05:17 AM	#4
nametag Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010 Location:London, UK 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:506 DVD collection:28 Trading Score:4	I like JUST bought the US version - hopefully this version will not be superior!

06-04-2010, 08:23 AM	#6
Mr. Brightside Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Blu-ray collection:76	Great to see this is finally getting a release. Terrific film, featuring a marvellous performance from the late Ulrich Muhe.

06-07-2010, 06:44 PM	#8
AnimeOnBlu Contributor Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:1	HiRes Coverart:

06-04-2010, 09:47 AM	#10
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	This one of my favourite films! It is very definitely "reference" quality in every regard, but (more importantly) its about the film itself. John

06-04-2010, 03:41 PM	#12
Dwight Schrute Senior Member Member since:Oct 2009 Location:The Schrute Farms Fact: Bears can climb faster than they can run. Trading Score:1	£10.99 at HMV! http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProduct...;-1&sku=586702

08-03-2010, 03:50 PM	#14
nightcrawler Special Member Member since:Oct 2009 Location:London, UK	Anyone got this yet? What's the PQ like?

08-06-2010, 03:39 PM	#15
Smoker25 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2010 Location:Zagreb, Croatia 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:-	Got it today, here's the specs: Picture format: Widescreen 2.35:1 Audio: German DTS-HD MA 5.1 Extras: Commentary Extended & Deleted Scenes with optional commentary Cast & Crew Interviews Making Of Original Stasi Devices Gallery Haven't watched it yet, but skipped through a couple of scenes and the PQ is excellent.

08-06-2010, 05:50 PM	#16
Firelag-14 Junior Member Member since:Jul 2010 Location:BW, Germany Blu-ray collection:20	Are the english subs forced?

08-07-2010, 12:40 PM	#18
Melodious Thunk Senior Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Oxfordshire 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:558 Blu-ray reviews:1	Where are the subtitles positioned in the frame? Completely within the film frame, or split between the frame and the letterbox bar underneath?

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