The Boondock Saints I & II Twin Pack - Blu-ray Forum

AnimeOnBlu · 07-10-2010, 06:43 AM

Release by Sony Pictures Entertainment Japan

Specs:

Quote:

Video: 1080p AVC 2.35:1
Audio: English DTS-HD MA 5.1, Japanese DTS-HD MA 5.1
Subtitles: English, Japanese
Time: BS1 - 108mins | BS2 - 118mins
BD: BD50x2
Region: A, B (?), C (?)
Extras:
- Original booklet
- US comic book
- Twin pack specification (with slipcover)

<Boondock Saints I>
* Troy Duffy and Chris Brinker Audio Commentary
* Screen test (5:51)
* The Norman Reedus visit to Japan press conference (16:14)
* The Norman Reedus visit to Japan stage greeting (8:23)
* Original trailer (2:09)
* Japanese theatrical trailer (1:59)
* TV spot (0:15)
* Blu-ray only deleted scenes (total 18:45)
* Blu-ray only scene collection (1:27)

<Boondock Saints II>
*Audio Commentary by Troy Duffy, Sean Patrick Flanery, Norman Reedus, Billy Connolly
* Audio commentary by Troy Duffy and Willem Dafoe
* Deleted Scenes
* Actual place thrust making of tension
* Billy Connolly and Troy Duffy: Unedited
* Blu-ray only - The Cast Confesses: Secrets From the Set
* Blu-ray only - Inside the Vault: The Weapons
* Blu-ray only - The Boondock Saints' Hit Comic-Con
* Notice compilation
*BD-LIVE

jonno394 · 07-10-2010, 07:41 AM

How are Sony when it comes to region locking, because this set looks hella nice and i'm in the UK so need region B playback =]

BarnDoor · 07-10-2010, 08:51 AM

Sony are usually pretty good, though they have taken to locking some US releases recently (The Road, Black Dynamite). I'd hope this would be region-free though.

ZeTi · 07-10-2010, 09:10 AM

Looks very nice imho ... black cases ^^ like the cover art from the first one.

Japan blu´s are not known for being very cheap to say the least ^^ this is going to be 100 $ and up me thinks

kannisto · 07-10-2010, 10:58 AM

The pre-order listing is 5166 yen at Amazon JP:
2010/09/03 ¥5,166 The Boondock Saints I & II (Blu-ray Twin Pack, First Press Limited Edition) -- SONY

ZeTi · 07-10-2010, 11:53 AM

Thats insane cheap for a japan blu ? WTF ... is hell forzen over ?

kannisto · 07-10-2010, 12:04 PM

Lately non-Japanese movies are being re-released a lot in Japan with MRSP of 2500 yen and actual prices around 2000 yen and also new releases are often cheaper than they used to be, especially from the big Hollywood studios. I think the prices are coming down because sales are probably not too good at those very high prices in the current economy. Japanese movies are still being released at rather high prices though and the smaller local studios haven't really adapted this nicer pricing strategy yet.

ZeTi · 07-10-2010, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kannisto

Lately non-Japanese movies are being re-released a lot in Japan with MRSP of 2500 yen and actual prices around 2000 yen and also new releases are often cheaper than they used to be, especially from the big Hollywood studios. I think the prices are coming down because sales are probably not too good at those very high prices in the current economy. Japanese movies are still being released at rather high prices though and the smaller local studios haven't really adapted this nicer pricing strategy yet.

Thats some fine news mate ... love to get more japan blus ... they have som very fine cover arts and usually a very good quality

rteer88 · 07-14-2010, 06:14 AM

Why do everyone else always get better coverart than we do!?!

J-B · 05-16-2011, 12:27 PM

I just got this in the mail and it is a very nice set. You cannot tell from the pictures but the box has a smooth black finish and the lettering and artwork is in reflecting gold. Spectacular. The black amray cases also add to the great overall look of the set.

Both disc are region free. There are ABC logos on both the discs and back covers and both work in my region B PS3. They both look great to me, especially the first film after what I read about the other releases. The colors are clear and vibrant, although well-controlled and the black levels seem good. The picture is sharp but not overly so. There is a hint of fine grain and the picture looks very clean, despite the fact that there are no signs of heavy picture enhancements. I have no complaints.

The Boondock Saints:

The PQ is great. AVC encode with vbr running constantly at +30 Mbps.

The AQ is great. The English audio track on the first movie is actually DTS-HD MA 6.1, the Japanese track is DTS-HD MA 5.1.

No English subs, only Japanese.

The Boondock Saints II:

PQ is great although the vbr is more variable than the first. I would say that the AVC encode averages around 25 Mbps.

The AQ is good on this one as well. It's got an English DTS-HD MA 5.1 track.

English and Japanese subs.

The rest of the specs are as listed in the first post.

I have nothing to compare them to but judging by the screenshots from the Fox US release of the first film, I would say that this one looks a lot better. The picture seems more bright and clear in comparison. In my opinion Sony gave this movie the treatment that it deserves. I gather that the other Sony releases of the second film looks pretty much the same as this one.

Front Cover

Back Cover

Highly Recommended

wesslan · 05-17-2011, 05:30 PM

Is the first one the unrated cut?

http://movie-censorship.com/report.php?ID=4452403

J-B · 05-17-2011, 10:39 PM

Yeah, it's the unrated cut, I checked all the scenes.

snowjoe · 07-20-2011, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J-B

The Boondock Saints:

The PQ is great. AVC encode with vbr running constantly at +30 Mbps.

The AQ is great. The English audio track on the first movie is actually DTS-HD MA 6.1, the Japanese track is DTS-HD MA 5.1.

No English subs, only Japanese.

haven't seen the first one in a while, is there any section on the disc where english subs are required?

snowjoe · 07-20-2011, 01:46 AM

skimmed through the movie on youtube and their is burnt in text at the bar scene and subtitles in the interview, so I guess that means the Japanese blu-ray is off the table

looks like this will have to be a download instead

jaszeron · 01-15-2013, 01:43 AM

sorry to resurrect an old thread - just wanted to know if anyone knows of any place to pick this set up. I've checked the usual, amazons, ebays etc. but can't find anything. Thanks!

mikezilla2 · 04-12-2017, 07:39 PM

so is the 2nd pressing they did also A and B ?

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-B...lu-ray/175542/

wesslan · 04-13-2017, 06:32 AM

I'm interested to know what the ultimate versions are for PQ/AQ, the expensive older japan set, or the newer US directors cut. Anyone owns many versions?

Is the JP discs the extended first and director's cut for the second as US?

05-16-2011, 12:27 PM	#10
J-B Junior Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Finland	I just got this in the mail and it is a very nice set. You cannot tell from the pictures but the box has a smooth black finish and the lettering and artwork is in reflecting gold. Spectacular. The black amray cases also add to the great overall look of the set. Both disc are region free. There are ABC logos on both the discs and back covers and both work in my region B PS3. They both look great to me, especially the first film after what I read about the other releases. The colors are clear and vibrant, although well-controlled and the black levels seem good. The picture is sharp but not overly so. There is a hint of fine grain and the picture looks very clean, despite the fact that there are no signs of heavy picture enhancements. I have no complaints. The Boondock Saints: The PQ is great. AVC encode with vbr running constantly at +30 Mbps. The AQ is great. The English audio track on the first movie is actually DTS-HD MA 6.1, the Japanese track is DTS-HD MA 5.1. No English subs, only Japanese. The Boondock Saints II: PQ is great although the vbr is more variable than the first. I would say that the AVC encode averages around 25 Mbps. The AQ is good on this one as well. It's got an English DTS-HD MA 5.1 track. English and Japanese subs. The rest of the specs are as listed in the first post. I have nothing to compare them to but judging by the screenshots from the Fox US release of the first film, I would say that this one looks a lot better. The picture seems more bright and clear in comparison. In my opinion Sony gave this movie the treatment that it deserves. I gather that the other Sony releases of the second film looks pretty much the same as this one. Front Cover Back Cover Highly Recommended Last edited by J-B; 05-17-2011 at 11:24 PM.

07-10-2010, 07:41 AM	#2
jonno394 Active Member Member since:Jan 2010 Location:England, UK 4K collection:135 Blu-ray collection:1625 Trading Score:5	How are Sony when it comes to region locking, because this set looks hella nice and i'm in the UK so need region B playback =]

07-10-2010, 08:51 AM	#3
BarnDoor Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010 4K collection:338 Blu-ray collection:6006 Trading Score:3	Sony are usually pretty good, though they have taken to locking some US releases recently (The Road, Black Dynamite). I'd hope this would be region-free though.

07-10-2010, 09:10 AM	#4
ZeTi Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Austria 4K collection:61 Blu-ray collection:770 Trading Score:15	Looks very nice imho ... black cases ^^ like the cover art from the first one. Japan blu´s are not known for being very cheap to say the least ^^ this is going to be 100 $ and up me thinks

07-10-2010, 10:58 AM	#5
kannisto Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Tokyo, Japan	The pre-order listing is 5166 yen at Amazon JP: 2010/09/03 ¥5,166 The Boondock Saints I & II (Blu-ray Twin Pack, First Press Limited Edition) -- SONY

07-10-2010, 11:53 AM	#6
ZeTi Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Austria 4K collection:61 Blu-ray collection:770 Trading Score:15	Thats insane cheap for a japan blu ? WTF ... is hell forzen over ?

07-10-2010, 12:04 PM	#7
kannisto Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Tokyo, Japan	Lately non-Japanese movies are being re-released a lot in Japan with MRSP of 2500 yen and actual prices around 2000 yen and also new releases are often cheaper than they used to be, especially from the big Hollywood studios. I think the prices are coming down because sales are probably not too good at those very high prices in the current economy. Japanese movies are still being released at rather high prices though and the smaller local studios haven't really adapted this nicer pricing strategy yet.

07-14-2010, 06:14 AM	#9
rteer88 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Home Theater Gallery:24 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- iTunes collection:- Trading Score:19	Why do everyone else always get better coverart than we do!?!

05-17-2011, 05:30 PM	#11
wesslan Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Sweden Blu-ray reviews:1	Is the first one the unrated cut? http://movie-censorship.com/report.php?ID=4452403

05-17-2011, 10:39 PM	#12
J-B Junior Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Finland	Yeah, it's the unrated cut, I checked all the scenes.

07-20-2011, 01:46 AM	#14
snowjoe Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 Location:UK Blu-ray collection:185 Trading Score:2	skimmed through the movie on youtube and their is burnt in text at the bar scene and subtitles in the interview, so I guess that means the Japanese blu-ray is off the table looks like this will have to be a download instead

01-15-2013, 01:43 AM	#15
jaszeron Expert Member Member since:Oct 2008 Trading Score:236	sorry to resurrect an old thread - just wanted to know if anyone knows of any place to pick this set up. I've checked the usual, amazons, ebays etc. but can't find anything. Thanks!

04-12-2017, 07:39 PM	#16
mikezilla2 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Feb 2011 4K collection:505 Blu-ray collection:2165	so is the 2nd pressing they did also A and B ? https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-B...lu-ray/175542/

04-13-2017, 06:32 AM	#17
wesslan Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Sweden Blu-ray reviews:1	I'm interested to know what the ultimate versions are for PQ/AQ, the expensive older japan set, or the newer US directors cut. Anyone owns many versions? Is the JP discs the extended first and director's cut for the second as US?

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