List of International BDs with Better PQ, AQ, and/or More Extras - Page 95 - Blu-ray Forum

HD Goofnut · 08-03-2015, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Kosire

Well, the uk/ger/nordic have 7.1 over the US 5.1?
Wouldn't that be better AQ?

Not when the film was shown theatrically in 5.1.

Fatalveli · 08-03-2015, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Not when the film was shown theatrically in 5.1.

Is that a limitation of when it was released. Could films be mixed at higher then released as standard 5.1 because most theatre's have that in common, or are we saying whatever mix it was shown with in theatres is the only true mix of a film?

The whole idea of 7.1 even now on native productions is probably just take from other channels and add them in, rather than record seperate audio just for the sides anyway.

infiniteCR · 08-04-2015, 12:17 AM

As I understand it, the theatrical sound version is not the same thing as the version that ends up on our discs except in rare cases. Would need a sound engineer to confirm this though.

PeterTHX · 08-04-2015, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Fatalveli

Is that a limitation of when it was released. Could films be mixed at higher then released as standard 5.1 because most theatre's have that in common, or are we saying whatever mix it was shown with in theatres is the only true mix of a film?

The whole idea of 7.1 even now on native productions is probably just take from other channels and add them in, rather than record seperate audio just for the sides anyway.

They don't do that. Native 7.1 is native 7.1, with certain sounds placed in the soundfield in that configuration.

American History X and other New Line 7.1 remixes are what you said, with information gleaned from other channels.

HD Goofnut · 08-04-2015, 11:54 AM

Two Moon Junction added.

PuppetMasterBlu · 08-05-2015, 11:33 AM

Does anyone have the ES version of Pan's labyrinth? Im curious how the transfer compares to the UK blu-ray. I like the 7.1 audio and I was wondering if it has the UK transfer or if it's a port of the US disc and slathered in DNR.

wesslan · 08-05-2015, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by PuppetMasterBlu

Does anyone have the ES version of Pan's labyrinth? Im curious how the transfer compares to the UK blu-ray. I like the 7.1 audio and I was wondering if it has the UK transfer or if it's a port of the US disc and slathered in DNR.

This was discussed long ago. If I remember correct it's definiately not US transfer but more like UK/Nordic (better) but with the best US audio.

JP has best PQ, a nudge better than UK/nordic and ES/US have best AQ. Too bad the JP is missing eng subs.

PuppetMasterBlu · 08-05-2015, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by wesslan

This was discussed long ago. If I remember correct it's definiately not US transfer but more like UK/Nordic (better) but with the best US audio.

JP has best PQ, a nudge better than UK/nordic and ES/US have best AQ. Too bad the JP is missing eng subs.

Hmmm well the list states Uk as best PQ.

wesslan · 08-05-2015, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by PuppetMasterBlu

Hmmm well the list states Uk as best PQ.

Don't belive everything you read

Nahh kidding. There have not been any real confirmed comparisons with ES and JP vs UK. Only smaller caps and other persons reviews not on this forum so it's hard to back it up. All good transfers stem from same source, just JP is highest bitrate. Nordic is better than UK in some scenes, that I have seen for myself but worse in others so UK got the win in the end and hence the best PQ here but other reviewers didn't own ES I think. So we go with what we have for the moment

PuppetMasterBlu · 08-05-2015, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by wesslan

Don't belive everything you read

Nahh kidding. There have not been any real confirmed comparisons with ES and JP vs UK. Only smaller caps and other persons reviews not on this forum so it's hard to back it up. All good transfers stem from same source, just JP is highest bitrate. Nordic is better than UK in some scenes, that I have seen for myself but worse in others so UK got the win in the end and hence the best PQ here but other reviewers didn't own ES I think. So we go with what we have for the moment

Hmmm well you are talking to a guy who just bought the zavvi steelbook and only found out about the ES now. And idea where I can find it? I tried Amazon.es of course and they don't have it. Is it out of print?

wesslan · 08-05-2015, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by PuppetMasterBlu

Hmmm well you are talking to a guy who just bought the zavvi steelbook and only found out about the ES now. And idea where I can find it? I tried Amazon.es of course and they don't have it. Is it out of print?

I own UK v2 myself so be happy with that I would say. Can't vouch for ES myself. Love the movie but it won't be any better versions until whole new master is made. Maybe in 4k....

thecalm_7 · 08-05-2015, 07:17 PM

Just ordered a few from Japan
~Equilibrium Blu-ray YAY! finally oar/lossless
~The Jacket
~Lost Highway, cheapest i could get it
~Existenz

Existenz JP Blu- anybody got it?

Getting ready to do another order since prices are fair, T2 Ultimate, is it all 3 cuts? Here says 2, but the most info i can get is about the Fuji TV dub. On a zoomed in back of package it has Japanese text and 153, the next line is a +3 and Japanese text. It seems like 153 & 156 minute cut but a 40$ price keeps me from wanting to make another T2 purchase if it isnt. Back 10 pages, someone said same as Premium, but premium here is listed as both 2 and 3 cuts.
There also apears to be 2 versions 1 disc or 2 disc with slip, Google translate isnt really helping much in the whats included portion. Any help would be appreciated.

Abre Los Ojos or the Alejandro Amenabar collection. Can anyone confirm descent English subtitles?

Sabotage and Snowpiercer are listed here as Cropped US editions. i get the 1.78 v 1.85 but is it more than that?
*1 more. Elephant Man, are all the same within reason?

wesslan · 08-05-2015, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by thecalm_7

Just ordered a few from Japan
~Equilibrium Blu-ray YAY! finally oar/lossless
~The Jacket
~Lost Highway, cheapest i could get it
~Existenz

Existenz JP Blu- anybody got it?

Getting ready to do another order since prices are fair, T2 Ultimate, is it all 3 cuts? Here says 2, but the most info i can get is about the Fuji TV dub. On a zoomed in back of package it has Japanese text and 153, the next line is a +3 and Japanese text. It seems like 153 & 156 minute cut but a 40$ price keeps me from wanting to make another T2 purchase if it isnt.
There also apears to be 2 versions 1 disc or 2 disc with slip, Google translate isnt really helping much in the whats included portion. Any help would be appreciated.

Abre Los Ojos or the Alejandro Amenabar collection. Can anyone confirm descent English subtitles?

Sabotage and Snowpiercer are listed here as Cropped US editions. i get the 1.78 v 1.85 but is it more than that?
*1 more. Elephant Man, are all the same within reason?

For T2 you should just buy the new US disc since that is the best and only transfer for now and it has all (I think) versions at least the two that counts.

On Snow some have "little" better PQ and others better AQ but the best overall package is still US 2-disc I would say since the FR deluxe editions don't have english subs on main and extras.

bipbop13 · 08-05-2015, 10:02 PM

Does anyone have an opinion on the "Wither" blu-ray? It's also available in Germany under the "Cabin of the Dead" title. I have the DVD, but I'm trying to find a blu-ray with English subtitles. Thanks for any help.

HD Goofnut · 08-05-2015, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by bipbop13

Does anyone have an opinion on the "Wither" blu-ray? It's also available in Germany under the "Cabin of the Dead" title. I have the DVD, but I'm trying to find a blu-ray with English subtitles. Thanks for any help.

The DE release seems to be the only one. So it looks like you'll have to either learn Swedish or German or just wait for an English friendly release.

PuppetMasterBlu · 08-06-2015, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by wesslan

I own UK v2 myself so be happy with that I would say. Can't vouch for ES myself. Love the movie but it won't be any better versions until whole new master is made. Maybe in 4k....

Oh I know but I would love to get that 7.1 audio back.

HD Goofnut · 08-06-2015, 02:04 PM

Updated Strange Days.

tylerdurden10 · 08-06-2015, 04:42 PM

I placed 2 large orders on Amazon.de & Amazon.fr for a lot of stuff not shown on the list. When everything arrives, I'll gladly share the specs for everyone.

HD Goofnut · 08-06-2015, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by tylerdurden10

I placed 2 large orders on Amazon.de & Amazon.fr for a lot of stuff not shown on the list. When everything arrives, I'll gladly share the specs for everyone.

What's wrong with you? Defeating the purpose of my list?

tylerdurden10 · 08-06-2015, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

What's wrong with you? Defeating the purpose of my list?

08-05-2015, 07:17 PM	#1892
thecalm_7 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2011 Location:The Gulf 4K collection:952 Blu-ray collection:5984 DVD collection:860 iTunes collection:2 Trading Score:126	Just ordered a few from Japan ~Equilibrium Blu-ray YAY! finally oar/lossless ~The Jacket ~Lost Highway, cheapest i could get it ~Existenz Existenz JP Blu- anybody got it? Getting ready to do another order since prices are fair, T2 Ultimate, is it all 3 cuts? Here says 2, but the most info i can get is about the Fuji TV dub. On a zoomed in back of package it has Japanese text and 153, the next line is a +3 and Japanese text. It seems like 153 & 156 minute cut but a 40$ price keeps me from wanting to make another T2 purchase if it isnt. Back 10 pages, someone said same as Premium, but premium here is listed as both 2 and 3 cuts. There also apears to be 2 versions 1 disc or 2 disc with slip, Google translate isnt really helping much in the whats included portion. Any help would be appreciated. Abre Los Ojos or the Alejandro Amenabar collection. Can anyone confirm descent English subtitles? Sabotage and Snowpiercer are listed here as Cropped US editions. i get the 1.78 v 1.85 but is it more than that? 1 more. Elephant Man, are all the same within reason? Last edited by thecalm_7; 08-05-2015 at 07:38 PM.*

08-04-2015, 12:17 AM	#1883
infiniteCR Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jun 2014 4K collection:327 Blu-ray collection:1648 DVD collection:191 Blu-ray reviews:5	As I understand it, the theatrical sound version is not the same thing as the version that ends up on our discs except in rare cases. Would need a sound engineer to confirm this though.

08-04-2015, 11:54 AM	#1885
HD Goofnut Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Far, Far Away Home Theater Gallery:114 4K collection:743 Blu-ray collection:2371 DVD collection:128 MA collection:751 Digital collection:1093 Prime collection:598 Blu-ray reviews:133 Trading Score:39	Two Moon Junction added.

08-05-2015, 11:33 AM	#1886
PuppetMasterBlu Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:USA 4K collection:438 Blu-ray collection:784 DVD collection:17 Trading Score:235	Does anyone have the ES version of Pan's labyrinth? Im curious how the transfer compares to the UK blu-ray. I like the 7.1 audio and I was wondering if it has the UK transfer or if it's a port of the US disc and slathered in DNR.

08-05-2015, 10:02 PM	#1894
bipbop13 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2014 Location:Maine 4K collection:13 Blu-ray collection:3497 DVD collection:2502 Blu-ray reviews: 11 Trading Score:27	Does anyone have an opinion on the "Wither" blu-ray? It's also available in Germany under the "Cabin of the Dead" title. I have the DVD, but I'm trying to find a blu-ray with English subtitles. Thanks for any help.

08-06-2015, 02:04 PM	#1897
HD Goofnut Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Far, Far Away Home Theater Gallery:114 4K collection:743 Blu-ray collection:2371 DVD collection:128 MA collection:751 Digital collection:1093 Prime collection:598 Blu-ray reviews:133 Trading Score:39	Updated Strange Days.

08-06-2015, 04:42 PM	#1898
tylerdurden10 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:MA 4K collection:290 Blu-ray collection:2145 Trading Score:258	I placed 2 large orders on Amazon.de & Amazon.fr for a lot of stuff not shown on the list. When everything arrives, I'll gladly share the specs for everyone.

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