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Sky_Captain · 05-26-2009, 09:40 AM

Looks like the German release. At least to my eyes.

discking · 06-02-2009, 06:29 PM

If I understand correctly, the forthcoming French release of Leon will have both the cut version of the film and the long version, but the long version will have forced French subtitles. Is this true? What is it with the French and forced subtitles on "original versions" of English language films? Is it a law in France that obliges them to do that? It might be better to buy the just announced UK BD release...

hhhrrrinnn · 06-02-2009, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by discking

If I understand correctly, the forthcoming French release of Leon will have both the cut version of the film and the long version, but the long version will have forced French subtitles. Is this true? What is it with the French and forced subtitles on "original versions" of English language films? Is it a law in France that obliges them to do that? It might be better to buy the just announced UK BD release...

There won't be any forced subs on this one.
Some French editions only offer French subs because the companies which release them only have the rights to release them in France so there is a competition issue. But I can't see why the subs are sometimes forced, like they are on TF1 video blu-rays.

PS: it pisses me off too, as I'm French and always watch my movies with Engish tracks and sometimes English subs. That's why I never bought a TF1 Video release or some of the Canalplus relases with only French subs. I usually import these titles.

jw · 06-16-2009, 11:46 AM

Blu-ray.com review has been posted

Screenshots
Its Region Free as well

goodstuff · 06-16-2009, 01:32 PM

Damn, I'm so tempted, but the $42US is holding me back, knowing there will eventually be a U.S. release with at least better audio specs.

DutchBoy · 06-16-2009, 02:49 PM

Man, oh man, sorely tempted...

DigitalfreakNYC · 06-16-2009, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goodstuff

Damn, I'm so tempted, but the $42US is holding me back, knowing there will eventually be a U.S. release with at least better audio specs.

There's a UK one coming out in September.

pro-bassoonist · 06-16-2009, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by DigitalfreakNYC

There's a UK one coming out in September.

I am fairly certain it will be Region-locked.

Pro-B

ScarredLungs · 06-16-2009, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by discking

If I understand correctly, the forthcoming French release of Leon will have both the cut version of the film and the long version, but the long version will have forced French subtitles. Is this true? What is it with the French and forced subtitles on "original versions" of English language films? Is it a law in France that obliges them to do that? It might be better to buy the just announced UK BD release...

The cut version is the theater version here in the USA correct? Also, what does the uncut version have that makes it different?

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwbbud

Blu-ray.com review has been posted

Screenshots
Its Region Free as well

Looks Good!

ScarredLungs · 06-16-2009, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MCT

does that mean it will play in Region A players

The Frence version will, it is region free

Vendetta-akk · 06-16-2009, 09:36 PM

Thanks for the review pro-bassoonist! I am curious about the color tone. The dvdbeaver reviewer http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film/DVDReviews7/leon.htm felt that the yellow was too prominant and incorrect. I noticed that you did not feel this way. Do you disagree with this comment? Do you think the any future US release will be this identical master or do you think a US release might have superior Video?

Thanks for your help, I am on the fence about importing this, if this is as good as any future US release will be I am going to order it.

pro-bassoonist · 06-16-2009, 10:07 PM

Hello,

We have provided 20 different captures with the review and if you look at all of them - taken from different parts of the film - this excessive green tint Gary is concerned with definitely does not appear to be an issue. A perfect example is the capture showing Mr. Reno showering; I think that the color-balance is very convincing.

This being said, I would think that an eventual SONY release will prove to be better than the French disc (there are a few specks and a bit of noise that are noticeable on the French release, which I am going to assume SONY will address). However, I am unsure when and if such a US release will become a reality. For the record, the upcoming UK release, which I believe will be Region-Locked given that it will arrive via Optimum, will more than likely be a port of the Kinowelt German release, which is, as noted in our review, practically identical to the French one.

All in all, it comes down to how much you like the film -- both the German and French BD releases are substantial upgrades over previous DVD releases of Leon. Only the French disc, however, is Region-Free.

Finally, while I have a great deal of respect for Gary and his work, his review and analysis reveal plenty of errors - the French disc is produced by Gaumont, not Paramount. As noted in our review, the English audio track is also encoded as a DTS-HD HR 5.1 mix, not DTS-HD Master Audio as Gary's review claims, etc.

Pro-B

Vendetta-akk · 06-16-2009, 11:55 PM

Thanks so much for all the information......as always!

pro-bassoonist · 06-17-2009, 04:31 AM

Pro-B

ibra · 06-17-2009, 02:52 PM

I`m a little bit confused with all this different reviews...

The International (Longer) version has English DTS-HD HR 5.0, am i right?

hhhrrrinnn · 06-17-2009, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ibra

I`m a little bit confused with all this different reviews...

The International (Longer) version has English DTS-HD HR 5.0, am i right?

Actually, it has DTS HD MA 5.0:

Theatrical: Eng DTS HD HR 5.1
International: Eng DTS HD MA 5.0

freddiecarr · 06-20-2009, 01:19 PM

Just received my copy from amazon.fr only took 2 days to deliver

However the subtitle information on the review is wrong, there are no English subtitles for either version of the film, part of the reason why i bought this version and not wait for the Uk version in october was because the review said it had English subtitles.

Leon · 08-27-2009, 08:55 PM

here is the uk version coming 14th september, can you tell us about this realease Pro B ? Is this the version to get?

http://www.play.com/DVD/Blu-ray/4-/1.../Product.html#

Its Leon: Director's Cut (Blu-ray)

Director's And Theatrical Cuts - Director's cut available for the first time ever in the UK!

I want to buy this one, I only have USA ps3 region a, but buying standalone region b panasonic player or ps3 slim.

So this is region B release or what ?

pro-bassoonist · 08-27-2009, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leon

So this is region B release or what ?

It would be Region-B "locked" and using the same elements used for the French and German releases.

Pro-B

bhampton · 08-27-2009, 10:21 PM

Just watched my copy last night.

(Picked it up in France over the summer.)

It's AWESOME!!! Sort of forgot how much I love the film.

=Brian

06-02-2009, 06:29 PM	#62
discking Banned Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray reviews:8	Leon The Professional to have both versions, forced subtitles? If I understand correctly, the forthcoming French release of Leon will have both the cut version of the film and the long version, but the long version will have forced French subtitles. Is this true? What is it with the French and forced subtitles on "original versions" of English language films? Is it a law in France that obliges them to do that? It might be better to buy the just announced UK BD release...

06-16-2009, 10:07 PM	#72
pro-bassoonist Blu-ray reviewer Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:X Home Theater Gallery:47 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:23	Hello, We have provided 20 different captures with the review and if you look at all of them - taken from different parts of the film - this excessive green tint Gary is concerned with definitely does not appear to be an issue. A perfect example is the capture showing Mr. Reno showering; I think that the color-balance is very convincing. This being said, I would think that an eventual SONY release will prove to be better than the French disc (there are a few specks and a bit of noise that are noticeable on the French release, which I am going to assume SONY will address). However, I am unsure when and if such a US release will become a reality. For the record, the upcoming UK release, which I believe will be Region-Locked given that it will arrive via Optimum, will more than likely be a port of the Kinowelt German release, which is, as noted in our review, practically identical to the French one. All in all, it comes down to how much you like the film -- both the German and French BD releases are substantial upgrades over previous DVD releases of Leon. Only the French disc, however, is Region-Free. Finally, while I have a great deal of respect for Gary and his work, his review and analysis reveal plenty of errors - the French disc is produced by Gaumont, not Paramount. As noted in our review, the English audio track is also encoded as a DTS-HD HR 5.1 mix, not DTS-HD Master Audio as Gary's review claims, etc. Pro-B Last edited by pro-bassoonist; 06-16-2009 at 10:12 PM.

06-20-2009, 01:19 PM	#77
freddiecarr Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:London 4K collection:29 Blu-ray collection:1374 Trading Score:1	Just received my copy from amazon.fr only took 2 days to deliver However the subtitle information on the review is wrong, there are no English subtitles for either version of the film, part of the reason why i bought this version and not wait for the Uk version in october was because the review said it had English subtitles. Last edited by freddiecarr; 06-20-2009 at 01:23 PM.

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05-26-2009, 09:40 AM	#61
Sky_Captain Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:17	Looks like the German release. At least to my eyes.

06-16-2009, 11:46 AM	#64
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06-16-2009, 09:36 PM	#71
Vendetta-akk Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 4K collection:59 Blu-ray collection:89 DVD collection:3 Digital collection:237 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 10 Trading Score:6	Thanks for the review pro-bassoonist! I am curious about the color tone. The dvdbeaver reviewer http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film/DVDReviews7/leon.htm felt that the yellow was too prominant and incorrect. I noticed that you did not feel this way. Do you disagree with this comment? Do you think the any future US release will be this identical master or do you think a US release might have superior Video? Thanks for your help, I am on the fence about importing this, if this is as good as any future US release will be I am going to order it.

06-16-2009, 11:55 PM	#73
Vendetta-akk Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 4K collection:59 Blu-ray collection:89 DVD collection:3 Digital collection:237 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 10 Trading Score:6	Thanks so much for all the information......as always!

06-17-2009, 04:31 AM	#74
pro-bassoonist Blu-ray reviewer Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:X Home Theater Gallery:47 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:23	Pro-B

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08-27-2009, 08:55 PM	#78
Leon Active Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Oslo,Norway Blu-ray collection:12	here is the uk version coming 14th september, can you tell us about this realease Pro B ? Is this the version to get? http://www.play.com/DVD/Blu-ray/4-/1.../Product.html# Its Leon: Director's Cut (Blu-ray) Director's And Theatrical Cuts - Director's cut available for the first time ever in the UK! I want to buy this one, I only have USA ps3 region a, but buying standalone region b panasonic player or ps3 slim. So this is region B release or what ?

08-27-2009, 10:21 PM	#80
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:981 Blu-ray collection:2537 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	Just watched my copy last night. (Picked it up in France over the summer.) It's AWESOME!!! Sort of forgot how much I love the film. =Brian

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