Which Fifth Element Blu to pick up? - Blu-ray Forum

slaughinghouse · 12-03-2010, 01:08 AM

Regular or BD Essentials version? Any difference in the two?

BlackRiderX · 12-03-2010, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by slaughinghouse

Regular or BD Essentials version? Any difference in the two?

As long as it has the shiny artwork it doesn't matter. That's the remastered version.

1st release - Crappy version released during Blu-ray launch.
2nd Release - remastered/ has shiny artwork
Essentials - Is the 2nd release with slipcover.

I'd buy the essentials version just to make sure someone doesn't give you the first release, though they might be long gone by now for all I know.

Blu Titan · 12-03-2010, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by slaughinghouse

Regular or BD Essentials version? Any difference in the two?

Its the exact same disc...get whichever is cheaper

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slaughinghouse · 12-03-2010, 01:41 AM

Cool, BB has it for 9.99.

BlackRiderX · 12-03-2010, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by slaughinghouse

Well, I'm hoping the shiny artwork is the one being offered at BB for 9.99.

Should be.

slaughinghouse · 12-03-2010, 01:42 AM

Thanks.

Alpha · 12-03-2010, 01:45 AM

I have the original crappy AND re-release. No Essentials, but it's the same thing! I honestly see a very minimal difference between the original, but it's always nice to have the re-release, so go with that one!

BlackRiderX · 12-03-2010, 01:45 AM

Remastered version also has disc art whereas the first release just says the title.

slaughinghouse · 12-03-2010, 01:47 AM

So this is the right one, yes?

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/The+Fift...ifth%20element

BlackRiderX · 12-03-2010, 01:49 AM

Yep, the release date matches what Amazon has for the remastered version.

slaughinghouse · 12-03-2010, 01:51 AM

Good deal. Picking that one up tomorrow. Thanks again for the clarification.

saginawjuggalo · 12-03-2010, 03:25 AM

Do you like the slipcover? If so, that's your answer.... it's most likely cheaper anyway.

The very first release is damn near extinct even in the used market, I have yet to see one in person. If in doubt, look for the TrueHD logo.

loser38 · 12-03-2010, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Alpha

I have the original crappy AND re-release. I honestly see a very minimal difference between the original

You got to be kidding us? There is quite a noticeable difference between the two... You may need a bigger screen my friend

Alpha · 12-03-2010, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by loser38

You got to be kidding us? There is quite a noticeable difference between the two... You may need a bigger screen my friend

I know I'm in the minority, but I posted some screenshots not too long ago in the screenshot thread. You can notice what people say you should notice. I'll leave it at that

12-03-2010, 01:08 AM	#1
slaughinghouse Special Member Member since:Nov 2010 Blu-ray collection:318 Trading Score:2	Which Fifth Element Blu to pick up? Regular or BD Essentials version? Any difference in the two?

12-03-2010, 01:41 AM	#4
slaughinghouse Special Member Member since:Nov 2010 Blu-ray collection:318 Trading Score:2	Cool, BB has it for 9.99.

12-03-2010, 01:42 AM	#6
slaughinghouse Special Member Member since:Nov 2010 Blu-ray collection:318 Trading Score:2	Thanks.

12-03-2010, 01:45 AM	#7
Alpha Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2010 Location:The Island Trading Score:45	I have the original crappy AND re-release. No Essentials, but it's the same thing! I honestly see a very minimal difference between the original, but it's always nice to have the re-release, so go with that one!

12-03-2010, 01:45 AM	#8
BlackRiderX Special Member Member since:Oct 2006 Location:Ashley, Pa Blu-ray collection:1991 Trading Score:21	Remastered version also has disc art whereas the first release just says the title.

12-03-2010, 01:47 AM	#9
slaughinghouse Special Member Member since:Nov 2010 Blu-ray collection:318 Trading Score:2	So this is the right one, yes? http://www.bestbuy.com/site/The+Fift...ifth%20element

12-03-2010, 01:49 AM	#10
BlackRiderX Special Member Member since:Oct 2006 Location:Ashley, Pa Blu-ray collection:1991 Trading Score:21	Yep, the release date matches what Amazon has for the remastered version.

12-03-2010, 01:51 AM	#11
slaughinghouse Special Member Member since:Nov 2010 Blu-ray collection:318 Trading Score:2	Good deal. Picking that one up tomorrow. Thanks again for the clarification.

12-03-2010, 03:25 AM	#12
saginawjuggalo Power Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Saginaw, Michigan 4K collection:167 Blu-ray collection:2058 DVD collection:85 iTunes collection:1 Trading Score:2	Do you like the slipcover? If so, that's your answer.... it's most likely cheaper anyway. The very first release is damn near extinct even in the used market, I have yet to see one in person. If in doubt, look for the TrueHD logo.

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