Is there a US version of Downfall? - Blu-ray Forum

DaPenguinPimP · 09-30-2009, 08:41 AM

I saw on tower.com that a region 1 locked us/canada version was available. Has this been released in the US? or do I have to import from uk?

silversnake · 09-30-2009, 08:44 AM

As far as I know , the UK one is the only available which is why I ordered the UK one.

You won't be disappointed if you buy from Amazon uk or the movie

DaPenguinPimP · 09-30-2009, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by silversnake

As far as I know , the UK one is the only available which is why I ordered the UK one.

You won't be disappointed if you buy from Amazon uk or the movie

yeah the movie has always been one of my favs. but I just realized I left my dvd copy at an ex's house. Now to desperately search for a copy of it on blu.

Uk version comes with the bigger standard European cases correct?

silversnake · 09-30-2009, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by DaPenguinPimP

Uk version comes with the bigger standard European cases correct?

Correct. Same size as a normal blu-ray, but the thickness is the size of a DVD.

I loved the movie ( just saw it last week ) so I'm holding onto my copy , if not I would have helped you out.

Good luck!

DaPenguinPimP · 09-30-2009, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by silversnake

Correct. Same size as a normal blu-ray, but the thickness is the size of a DVD.

I loved the movie ( just saw it last week ) so I'm holding onto my copy , if not I would have helped you out.

Good luck!

The height is the same? Great! I might as well import this now! I thought I was going to have to buy another case, download a smaller cover art and everything. I can live with it being thicker just not taller.

BaronVH · 09-30-2009, 01:44 PM

It is one of the best movies about WWII and the guy that played Hitler gave one of the best performances in the history of motion picture history. Very, very highly recommmended.

Russell_L · 09-30-2009, 04:19 PM

Just so you guys are aware, the UK Blu is lacking the director's commentary (in English) that is on the US DVD, which is why I'm keeping both versions.

I think, though, that the Blu has a few extra features that aren't on the US DVD.

sfmarine · 09-30-2009, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Russell_L

Just so you guys are aware, the UK Blu is lacking the director's commentary (in English) that is on the US DVD, which is why I'm keeping both versions.

I think, though, that the Blu has a few extra features that aren't on the US DVD.

Ah that sucks. I have imported it yet but $20 is a good deal. Everyone should see Downfall.

Nicolas554 · 09-30-2009, 05:50 PM

I also have the UK version, its really worth to get it. I ordered it from amazon.ca actually, they did have it new a few weeks ago, price was 28$canadian, but now it's not available anymore.

PQ is very good imo, if youre a grain hater you wont like it though, but i think it looked great.

Hayabusa85 · 09-30-2009, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Nicolas554

I also have the UK version, its really worth to get it. I ordered it from amazon.ca actually, they did have it new a few weeks ago, price was 28$canadian, but now it's not available anymore.

PQ is very good imo, if youre a grain hater you wont like it though, but i think it looked great.

Yeah also got it from amazon.ca when I noticed it a few weeks back. Knew when I saw it they probably wouldn't have them very long and it sure beats importing it when they import it and you can get the free shipping

borninusa · 09-30-2009, 07:36 PM

Great flick! A must own

DaPenguinPimP · 09-30-2009, 07:59 PM

I guess I am going to import it from amazon uk.

any word on us release?

sfmarine · 09-30-2009, 08:01 PM

Haven't heard anything. Better off just importing it.

Moefiz · 09-30-2009, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DaPenguinPimP

I guess I am going to import it from amazon uk.

any word on us release?

Nope nothing as yet but Sony has the DVD rights in the US so hopefully soon.

Moviefan1203 · 10-01-2009, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DaPenguinPimP

I saw on tower.com that a region 1 locked us/canada version was available. Has this been released in the US? or do I have to import from uk?

I highly recommend that you import it from Amazon UK. Downfall is a great film, and no Blu-ray library is complete without it.

jhiggy23 · 10-01-2009, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BaronVH

It is one of the best movies about WWII and the guy that played Hitler gave one of the best performances in the history of motion picture history. Very, very highly recommmended.

I agree on all accounts. Bruno Ganz was incredible and I absolutely think it was one of the best screen performances ever, and I've seen all the perceived great ones. To me, his performance is far and away better than the great De Niro and Pacino performances. Incredible. I plan on holding out for a US version.

Clark Kent · 10-02-2009, 05:37 PM

I would not expect to see Downfall on Blu-ray in the U.S. anytime soon. Anything that is not a day-and-date new release is just not selling well enough to justify a BD release. The economics of each title are just not there for Blu-ray yet on marginal selling movies like Downfall. Importing the U.K. version is the right move.

Super Sonic · 12-07-2010, 03:36 AM

The german and the original version is better than the UK, it has DTS-HD 5.1 sound, it makes all the difence for those who have an AV Receiver.

http://www.amazon.de/Untergang-Blu-ray-Heino-Ferch/dp/B002GTAJMM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1291696356&sr=1-1

Bucky · 05-06-2011, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Super Sonic

The german and the original version is better than the UK, it has DTS-HD 5.1 sound, it makes all the difence for those who have an AV Receiver.

http://www.amazon.de/Untergang-Blu-ray-Heino-Ferch/dp/B002GTAJMM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1291696356&sr=1-1

Is the german version region free?

HD Goofnut · 05-06-2011, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Bucky

Is the german version region free?

It looks like it. http://www.blurayregioncodes.com/index.php?region=b

09-30-2009, 08:41 AM	#1
DaPenguinPimP Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:74 Blu-ray reviews: 2	Is there a US version of Downfall? I saw on tower.com that a region 1 locked us/canada version was available. Has this been released in the US? or do I have to import from uk?

09-30-2009, 01:44 PM	#6
BaronVH Power Member Member since:Oct 2007	It is one of the best movies about WWII and the guy that played Hitler gave one of the best performances in the history of motion picture history. Very, very highly recommmended. Last edited by BaronVH; 09-30-2009 at 02:19 PM. Reason: correction

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09-30-2009, 08:44 AM	#2
silversnake Blu-ray Champion Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:22 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:498 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:32	As far as I know , the UK one is the only available which is why I ordered the UK one. You won't be disappointed if you buy from Amazon uk or the movie

09-30-2009, 04:19 PM	#7
Russell_L Senior Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:San Francisco Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:800 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 11	Just so you guys are aware, the UK Blu is lacking the director's commentary (in English) that is on the US DVD, which is why I'm keeping both versions. I think, though, that the Blu has a few extra features that aren't on the US DVD.

09-30-2009, 05:50 PM	#9
Nicolas554 Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Quebec city Blu-ray collection:141 Blu-ray reviews:3	I also have the UK version, its really worth to get it. I ordered it from amazon.ca actually, they did have it new a few weeks ago, price was 28$canadian, but now it's not available anymore. PQ is very good imo, if youre a grain hater you wont like it though, but i think it looked great.

09-30-2009, 07:36 PM	#11
borninusa Power Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:1883 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:20	Great flick! A must own

09-30-2009, 07:59 PM	#12
DaPenguinPimP Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:74 Blu-ray reviews: 2	I guess I am going to import it from amazon uk. any word on us release?

09-30-2009, 08:01 PM	#13
sfmarine Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Swan Station aDdIcTeD 2 LOST PSN:U5MC51473 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:930 Blu-ray collection:2311 DVD collection:276 MA collection:461 Digital collection:492 iTunes collection:534 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:43	Haven't heard anything. Better off just importing it.

10-02-2009, 05:37 PM	#17
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	I would not expect to see Downfall on Blu-ray in the U.S. anytime soon. Anything that is not a day-and-date new release is just not selling well enough to justify a BD release. The economics of each title are just not there for Blu-ray yet on marginal selling movies like Downfall. Importing the U.K. version is the right move.

12-07-2010, 03:36 AM	#18
Super Sonic Banned Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010	The german and the original version is better than the UK, it has DTS-HD 5.1 sound, it makes all the difence for those who have an AV Receiver. http://www.amazon.de/Untergang-Blu-ray-Heino-Ferch/dp/B002GTAJMM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1291696356&sr=1-1

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