Conan the Barbarian (1982) / Conan the Destroyer (1984)

[vidjunkie]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

I think I am going go with the H.K. version for Barbarian and then stick with the U.S. version for Destroyer. I also think I'll go ahead and replace my U.S. copy of Ip Man with the H.K. version as the transfer is much better.

why not get Destroyer to for the extras?

[Merc1785]

Originally Posted by olivehead

i picked up the conan the barbarian BD at walmart last week -- out early. it appears to be the same cut as on the DVD that came out a few years ago (collector's edition), and i have to say i'm disappointed in the transfer. it may just be the source, but some shots are IMO either very soft or very grainy, much more so than i would have expected. again, it could be a perfectly good representation of the film image, but if so, again, i find it a bit wanting for a film from that period.

If you don't mind me asking, how much did you pick it for at Walmart? I know it's a catalog title, but I'm suprise there hasn't been any "Hot Deals" posts about it.

[TheOneWithThePrize]

Originally Posted by Bolty

So please....

What are the differences between the 126 min cut (discontinued DVD) and
the 129 min International Cut (US Blu-ray)

It can't just be the princess at the end of the movie--that couldn't add up to 3 minutes.

Thanks again folks.

Here is a comparison between the German DVD (containing the US theatrical cut) and the US Collector's Edition DVD (130 minute version). Not exactly what you asked for but it will give you an idea.

[Mike Z]

Originally Posted by NzYme

Are any of you actually going to buy Conan the Destroyer?

I'm only buying Destroyer on Tuesday because I don't have any version of it on any format and I love the movie, it's awesome, classic Arnold.

I have the Barbarian DVD so I'll just wait for the blu to come down in price before I buy it.

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by vidjunkie

why not get Destroyer to for the extras?

How much is included in the way of extras?

[olivehead]

Originally Posted by Merc1785

If you don't mind me asking, how much did you pick it for at Walmart? I know it's a catalog title, but I'm suprise there hasn't been any "Hot Deals" posts about it.

$19.96. impulse buy that i'm slightly regretting, all things considered. frankly, i'd wait until it was $9.99 at BB or similar somewhere down the road.

[Mike Z]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

How much is included in the way of extras?

I think the only thing Destroyer has is the standard definition trailer.

[olivehead]

Originally Posted by Bolty

And what Olivehead just said confuses me further....

The new US Blu-ray cant be the special edition version because the spec ed version contains the Moby dick segment and the new US Blu-ray supposedly doesnt

please take that with a grain of salt. i'm just going by the stated running time on the DVD and the running time of the BD based on the player info on the disc, both 129 min. any changes between the two i would have to say are a matter of seconds, not minutes.

[TheOneWithThePrize]

Originally Posted by Bolty

That's a great comparison, but once again it's comparing the 126 cut to the 130 cut and the moby dick is a minute and a half so where does the other 2 and a half minutes come from?

Did you actually read it? They list the time difference of the added material which adds up to about 4 minutes.

[vidjunkie]

Originally Posted by Mike Z

I think the only thing Destroyer has is the standard definition trailer.

That is the US version, the HK version has more.

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by vidjunkie

That is the US version, the HK version has more.

What is included in the HK version?

[TheOneWithThePrize]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

What is included in the HK version?

http://www.deltamac.com.hk/newdeltam...70&item=bluray

Audio Commentary with Director Richard Fleischer

Audio Commentary with Cast Members Olivia D'Abo and Tracey Walter

Basil Poledouris: Composing the Conan Saga

Conan: The Making of a Comic Book Legend

Original Theatrical Trailer

[vidjunkie]

Originally Posted by TheOneWithThePrize

http://www.deltamac.com.hk/newdeltam...70&item=bluray

Audio Commentary with Director Richard Fleischer

Audio Commentary with Cast Members Olivia D'Abo and Tracey Walter

Basil Poledouris: Composing the Conan Saga

Conan: The Making of a Comic Book Legend

Original Theatrical Trailer

Thanks, you beat me to it, I think the extras make it worth getting the HK version of Destroyer as well as Barbarian.

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by vidjunkie

Thanks, you beat me to it, I think the extras make it worth getting the HK version of Destroyer as well as Barbarian.

You're right.

[vidjunkie]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

You're right.

Yea, I was hoping my HK versions would have been here before the US release, but this is not going to happen, I should have my HK versions by the end of the week though, still very much want to watch the US version of Barbarian to see what is different myself.

I love these movies and I really hope they did the audio justice on these Blu's, because these are some of the best scores I have ever heard.

[Kryptonic]

Originally Posted by JAWS

I gave plenty of reasons that I did not like it. The Score being tampered with and out of place. The redundancy of the ending. The flow of the film being set off and an epic ending being ruined. Hell I even have some people who agree with my points.

What have you brought to the table??

In fact your troll like behavior and lack of a point has me believing you have never seen either cuts.

You haven't said anything beyond "it's stupid and I don't like it because it ruins the version I saw first" crap. It basically amounts to rabid fanboy ravings. Grow up and try giving me something I can actually discuss with you. Or continue acting like a neanderthal, whatever suits you.

[DMRI2006]

I love these movies and I really hope they did the audio justice on these Blu's, because these are some of the best scores I have ever heard.

Both movies were mono originally, so while they're 5.1 DTS MA, they're both remixed and the music doesn't really have a lot of stereophonic separation. IMO they did the best job they could and they're absolutely better than the prior mixes, but there's only so much you can do when working from flat, mono soundtracks like both of these films had.

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by DMRI2006

Both movies were mono originally, so while they're 5.1 DTS MA, they're both remixed and the music doesn't really have a lot of stereophonic separation. IMO they did the best job they could and they're absolutely better than the prior mixes, but there's only so much you can do when working from flat, mono soundtracks like both of these films had.

Given they were made in the 80s why wasn't stereo used?

[Gardenofstone10]

Crud, I already placed my order for the week and forgot about these. 20 bucks is a lot though for them.....Best Buy employee discount, don't fail me now

[Geoff D]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Given they were made in the 80s why wasn't stereo used?

Money money money. Same reason why The Terminator is in mono. Glorious, full-bodied, blood-and-thunder mono, and not the FUBAR 5.1 mix. Hey! Let's make Arnie's .45 hand-cannon sound like a pop-gun! **** off.