The Grandmaster [36P Photobook Limited Edition] - Blu-ray Forum

depp91 · 06-30-2014, 10:12 AM

I thought I'd open a new thread for this Korean BD release of The Grandmaster!

Received it today:

Finally, an English-friendly BD of the international cut (122min), but it seems to be region A only. Quality seems fine at first view, as seems the bitrate. The movie file is about 30gb, which should be sufficient.

nitin · 06-30-2014, 10:29 AM

any idea if the black levels are like the HK release?

depp91 · 06-30-2014, 10:59 AM

A quick comparison between the HK BD, the Korean BD discussed here as well as the German BD of the international cut:

HK:
http://i.imgbox.com/adiRYnyV.png
(image taken from another thread)

KOR:
http://i.imgbox.com/U7GHXLE0.png

G:
http://i.imgbox.com/nUGahh03.png

hazelwu · 07-01-2014, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by depp91

A quick comparison between the HK BD, the Korean BD discussed here as well as the German BD of the international cut:

HK:
http://i.imgbox.com/adiRYnyV.png
(image taken from another thread)

KOR:
http://i.imgbox.com/U7GHXLE0.png

G:
http://i.imgbox.com/nUGahh03.png

Wow the HK version looks really bad in comparison!

Infernal King · 07-01-2014, 10:03 AM

I received my copy a few days ago and am very pleased with it. Worth every penny I spent. Picture, audio, packaging, booklet and subtitle translation are all really good. First time I'd seen the international cut and it was SO much better than the US cut! This is the edition to get.

I also recently bought the Hong Kong Blu-ray of The Grandmaster so I can watch that cut as well. Waiting for it to ship from YesAsia...

depp91 · 07-01-2014, 11:24 AM

Some screencaps for you, including two subtitle samples

Mansinthe · 07-01-2014, 11:27 AM

same video qulity than the HK release...

nitin · 07-01-2014, 12:31 PM

the earlier comparison shot shows the blacks are better.

depp91 · 07-01-2014, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mansinthe

same video qulity than the HK release...

Much better than the HK release, actually. I don't say the HK release is bad per se, but some scenes are needlessly brightened, so blacks aren't blacks anymore and the low bitrate is also an issue. This new disc is better in both regards (HK release: 17994 kbps - KR release: 27373 kbps).

Example for intact compression on the Korean disc:

Korean left, Hongkong right

Infernal King · 07-02-2014, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mansinthe

same video qulity than the HK release...

lol get your eyes examined.

Naiera · 07-02-2014, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mansinthe

same video qulity than the HK release...

No.

hazelwu · 07-02-2014, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mansinthe

same video qulity than the HK release...

I hope you are not viewing on your phone.

Futurhythm · 07-02-2014, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by depp91

Much better than the HK release, actually. I don't say the HK release is bad per se, but some scenes are needlessly brightened, so blacks aren't blacks anymore and the low bitrate is also an issue. This new disc is better in both regards (HK release: 17994 kbps - KR release: 27373 kbps).

Example for intact compression on the Korean disc:

Korean left, Hongkong right

The quality difference isn't THAT noticeable from those two screens. But the ones you posted before with the Korean actress (I can't remember her name) who plays Ip's wife is a world of difference. This is a nice edition regardless, and with a different cut to the HK release, I'm more than happy to double-dip.

Ray O. Blu · 07-02-2014, 03:16 PM

Thanks for the pics and info OP!

Ordered.

tylergfoster · 07-04-2014, 02:27 AM

Where did you order this from, and is there a "standard" version with the same disc but no photobook? Thanks.

Infernal King · 07-04-2014, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tylergfoster

Where did you order this from, and is there a "standard" version with the same disc but no photobook? Thanks.

No standard version is available. I ordered mine from ksteelbook.com.

tylergfoster · 07-04-2014, 02:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Infernal King

No standard version is available. I ordered mine from ksteelbook.com.

Thank you.

UseY0ur1llusi0n · 07-04-2014, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mansinthe

same video qulity than the HK release...

That doesn't make sense.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mansinthe

better video quality than the HK release...

fixed

thebard · 07-04-2014, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tylergfoster

Where did you order this from, and is there a "standard" version with the same disc but no photobook? Thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Infernal King

No standard version is available. I ordered mine from ksteelbook.com.

It's available from Kimchi as well:
http://kimchidvd.com/en/good/goods.jsp?good_seq=20247

depp91 · 07-04-2014, 07:24 PM

You're all very welcome!

I ordered from kimchidvd.com too and it got here pretty quickly

It was the first time I ordered from them and I will do so again in the future

06-30-2014, 10:12 AM	#1
depp91 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:671 DVD collection:4 Blu-ray reviews:1	The Grandmaster [36P Photobook Limited Edition] I thought I'd open a new thread for this Korean BD release of The Grandmaster! Received it today: Finally, an English-friendly BD of the international cut (122min), but it seems to be region A only. Quality seems fine at first view, as seems the bitrate. The movie file is about 30gb, which should be sufficient. Last edited by depp91; 06-30-2014 at 10:15 AM.

06-30-2014, 10:29 AM	#2
nitin Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 Trading Score:9	any idea if the black levels are like the HK release?

06-30-2014, 10:59 AM	#3
depp91 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:671 DVD collection:4 Blu-ray reviews:1	A quick comparison between the HK BD, the Korean BD discussed here as well as the German BD of the international cut: HK: http://i.imgbox.com/adiRYnyV.png (image taken from another thread) KOR: http://i.imgbox.com/U7GHXLE0.png G: http://i.imgbox.com/nUGahh03.png

07-01-2014, 10:03 AM	#5
Infernal King Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2013 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:2	I received my copy a few days ago and am very pleased with it. Worth every penny I spent. Picture, audio, packaging, booklet and subtitle translation are all really good. First time I'd seen the international cut and it was SO much better than the US cut! This is the edition to get. I also recently bought the Hong Kong Blu-ray of The Grandmaster so I can watch that cut as well. Waiting for it to ship from YesAsia...

07-01-2014, 11:24 AM	#6
depp91 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:671 DVD collection:4 Blu-ray reviews:1	Some screencaps for you, including two subtitle samples

07-01-2014, 11:27 AM	#7
Mansinthe Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2013 Location:Germany Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:1197 DVD collection:43 Blu-ray reviews: 37 Trading Score:14	same video qulity than the HK release...

07-01-2014, 12:31 PM	#8
nitin Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 Trading Score:9	the earlier comparison shot shows the blacks are better.

07-02-2014, 03:16 PM	#14
Ray O. Blu Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Sep 2008 Location:The £ßÇ 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:50 Trading Score:6	Thanks for the pics and info OP! Ordered.

07-04-2014, 02:27 AM	#15
tylergfoster Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Seattle, WA 4K collection:899 Blu-ray collection:4567 DVD collection:1159 MA collection:2166 Digital collection:1727 iTunes collection:50 Prime collection:3 Trading Score:249	Where did you order this from, and is there a "standard" version with the same disc but no photobook? Thanks.

07-04-2014, 07:24 PM	#20
depp91 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:671 DVD collection:4 Blu-ray reviews:1	You're all very welcome! I ordered from kimchidvd.com too and it got here pretty quickly It was the first time I ordered from them and I will do so again in the future

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