Blood - The Last Vampire (Live Action)

[AnimeOnBlu]

Japan - October 9, 2009

Release by Jesnet

Specs:

Video:
1080p AVC MPEG-4
Audio:
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1ch
English Dolby TrueHD 5.1ch
Japanese Dolby TrueHD 5.1ch
Subtitles:
English
Japanese
Runtime:
91 Minutes
BD Capacity:
BD-50
Price:
4,935 Yen

[Hugh K. David]

Saw this in the cinema last Sunday here in the UK. Despite some decent bits here and there, it's generally a complete mess. Cory Yuen's choreography can barely be seen for all the editing/camera angle choices/post-production processing, the CG work is stunningly bad, and the attempt to open up the plot from the original 45 minute anime seems intriguing, then collapses in a welter of join-the-dots plotting and appeal-to-a-US-audience modifications. Worse still, the cast is full of Brits playing Americans with not much success. Even a longer cut could not save it - it's the worst film I've ever seen from director Chris Nahon, and I now heartily wish Ronny Yu had been kept on as director.

[Bullseye]

I went to the cinema last night to watch this but unfortunately there was a technical difficulty and the show was cancelled. Looks like I saved myself some money. I loved the animated movie.

[xino]

wow already O_o

I love this movie man!
Can't wait for it on Blu-Ray.
Why is Onigen's name in the casting, she rarely had a role:/

It should be the American girl that should be next to Gianna's name.


I love this movie man, if you compare it to Wolverine's Origin, Wolverine is a piece of trash! 108 mins, fully of trash talking! No blood no Gore.

Whereas Blood Da Last Vampire 88min, Action farking Packed! Blood n Gore!
Resident Evil man FTW!


Although two things I was disappointed about, they used the military base again:/ And the fight scene with hordes of blood suckers, they sort of wasted half of the fight scene. Because of the camera works, it was zoomed too much:/


Can't wait for this sh* man No details on the special features?

[bfellow]

I saw the Houston Chronicle review - 1/5 stars.

[AnimeOnBlu]

Originally Posted by xino

Why is Onigen's name in the casting, she rarely had a role:/

Simple. Koyuki is a well known Japanese actress and having her name/image on the Japanese version will help sell a few more copies. It is the same reason Hiroyuki Sanada's character in Sunshine was put in the front of the Japanese version while every other version has Cillian Murphy in the Front.

[jlaavenger]

Why isn't this listed in the movies search?

[pro-bassoonist]

Originally Posted by jlaavenger

Why isn't this listed in the movies search?

Good evening,

The disc is listed now:

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=6364

Pro-B

[newtype]

Will you be doing a review? I'm interested in this but rather see some more reviews first.

[Kevtronn]

Day 1

Anyone know the source for cheapest pre-order?

[iori]

Trailer looks pretty good, might pick it up.

[kndy]

Here are details for the USA release:

From a Producer of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Hero,
Based on the Cult Hit Anime Series


BLOOD: THE LAST VAMPIRE



Slaying Its Way onto Blu-ray™ & DVD This October 20th





Culver City, CA (8/10/09) – From a Producer of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Hero comes BLOOD: THE LAST VAMPIRE, slaying its way onto Blu-ray and DVD this October 20, 2009, from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Based on the cult Japanese anime feature of the same name and the hit “Blood +” television series, this all-new live action version tells the riveting story of Saya, a female warrior on a centuries old quest to rid the world of blood sucking vampires. Featuring high flying fight sequences choreographed by legendary stunt master Corey Yuen (Jet Li’s The One, The Transporter), BLOOD: THE LAST VAMPIRE is a stylish action epic that fans of martial arts films and monster-annihilating flicks like Blade and Kill Bill won’t want to miss!

Hunt down BLOOD: THE LAST VAMPIRE on Blu-ray and DVD for awesome action and bonus features, including “The Making of Blood: The Last Vampire,” in which the cast and crew discuss the making of this new action classic, and “Battling Demons: Behind the Stunts,” in which fight choreographer Corey Yuen and cast reveal the secrets behind many of the film’s gravity-defying stunts. Exclusive to the Blu-ray edition of BLOOD: THE LAST VAMPIRE is “Storyboard Gallery” which provides an illustrative look at how the filmmakers achieved Blood’s unique look. Priced to own at an SLP of $34.95 (Blu-ray) and $24.96 (DVD).



Synopsis

The deadliest assassin to stand the test of time. From a Producer of Hero and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon comes Blood: The Last Vampire, based on the cult hit anime series. Demons have infested Earth. And only one warrior stands between the dark and the light: Saya, a half-human, half-vampire samurai who preys on those who feast on human blood. Joining forces with the shadowy society known as the Council, Saya is dispatched to an American military base, where an intense series of swordfights leads her to the deadliest vampire of all. And now after 400 years, Saya's greatest hunt is about to begin.

BLOOD: THE LAST VAMPIRE was directed by French filmmaker Chris Nahon, who previously helmed the action epics Empire of the Wolves and Kiss of the Dragon. It was written by Chris Chow (The Eye 3, Jet Li’s Fearless) and produced by William Kong (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Hero). Starring Gianna Jun (If I Were Superman) and Allison Miller (TV’s “Kings”, 17 Again), the film’s supporting cast includes Koyuki (The Last Samurai), Michael Byrne (Gangs of New York), and Colin Salmon (Die Another Day. The film was released by Samuel Goldwyn Films and has a run time of approximately 88 minutes. It has been rated R for strong bloody stylized violence.



DVD and Blu-ray High-Def Bonus Material

* The Making of Blood: The Last Vampire Featurette
* Battling Demons: Behind the Stunts Featurette

Blu-ray Exclusive

* Storyboard Gallery
* BD-Live connectivity
* Sony Pictures Blu-ray Club Provides loyalty rewards for Sony Blu-ray movie fans via BD-Live. For details visit www.sonyrewards.com/bluray


BD Catalog #: 30941

BD UPC Code: 0-43396-30941-8

BD SLP: $34.95



DVD Catalog #: 30942

DVD UPC Code: 0-43396-30942-5

DVD SLP: $24.96

BD & DVD Order Date: 9/17/09

[Kevtronn]

Thanks kndy, just pre-ordered! Happy I don't have to import for $52...

[Kyo28]

Any idea if the US release will match the JPN release in:
- video codec
- audio codecs
- supplements?

[AnimeOnBlu]

Originally Posted by Kyo28

Any idea if the US release will match the JPN release in:
- video codec
- audio codecs
- supplements?

The US will probably use MPEG-4 AVC like the Japanese version. US Version will either use English DTS-HD MA or TrueHD (I am not sure if this was a newly pressed title or an older one) but probably won't have the Japanese track or subtitles. Haven't seen anything about any supplements on the Japanese version while the US has some. Overall, I doubt there will be an drastic differences. It will come down to if you need the Japanese audio/subtitles or not.

[drobswim13]

Jun Ji-hyun is gorgeous so I will have to check this out.

[Fergubond]

I liked the movie. It was about what I expected it to be. I'll buy it when I can find it for under $20, for no other reason than to watch Jun Ji-hyun fighting with a sword again. I know, I know... Sometimes I'm a simple man to please. Although to be honest I'd rather be getting My Sassy Girl, Windstruck or Daisy on BD.

[Deciazulado]

Blood US release pre-order

[drobswim13]

Originally Posted by Fergubond

I liked the movie. It was about what I expected it to be. I'll buy it when I can find it for under $20, for no other reason than to watch Jun Ji-hyun fighting with a sword again. I know, I know... Sometimes I'm a simple man to please. Although to be honest I'd rather be getting My Sassy Girl, Windstruck or Daisy on BD.

Without a doubt I would rather have those movies on BD.

[Beefbowl]

I'd take My Sassy Girl or Il Mare