Leon: Director's Cut (Blu-ray) - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

hoosier2007 · 05-27-2009, 09:32 PM

I am very happy with my German Steelbook ...

Moviefan1203 · 05-27-2009, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DigitalfreakNYC

You could get the French version. Hasn't that been confirmed region free?

I've been keeping my eye on that upcoming release, but I didn't expect a UK release so soon. I might have to wait and hear more details on this version of Leon to compare the two. Although that French release is damn tempting. Thank you though.

Pyoko · 05-28-2009, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by hhhrrrinnn

I don't think so... Gaumont use their own masters and usually take good care of the PQ.

There is a subtle difference in sharpness but other than that they are very similar, and clearly from the same contrasty transfer with blown-out whites that I hope we won't see on this release.

hhhrrrinnn · 06-08-2009, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by DigitalfreakNYC

You could get the French version. Hasn't that been confirmed region free?

It has just been by the French magazine Les années laser (but only the movies are region free, not the bonus material)!

DigitalfreakNYC · 06-08-2009, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by hhhrrrinnn

It has just been by the French magazine Les années laser (but only the movies are region free, not the bonus material)!

The entire disc would have to be region-free. There's no such thing as region-encoded extras. It's possible that the extras are PAL, in which case they wouldn't work on most Region A players.

AnimeOnBlu · 06-09-2009, 12:04 AM

Interesting that Optimum is handling this release as oppose to Disney. I have a feeling the PQ will be the same as the German and French only this version will probably have DTS-HD MA 5.1.

hhhrrrinnn · 06-09-2009, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by DigitalfreakNYC

The entire disc would have to be region-free. There's no such thing as region-encoded extras. It's possible that the extras are PAL, in which case they wouldn't work on most Region A players.

gWhy can't a part of a disc be region locked? Anyway, the magazine states that only the movies are region free. I don't exactly what it means...

DigitalfreakNYC · 06-09-2009, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by hhhrrrinnn

Why can't a part of a disc be region locked? Anyway, the magazine states that only the movies are region free. I don't exactly what it means...

Because a whole disc is region-locked. You can't region-lock part of a disc.

Grubert · 06-09-2009, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by hhhrrrinnn

Anyway, the magazine states that only the movies are region free. I don't exactly what it means...

It means that they don't know their arse from their elbow. See dfnyc's explanation above.

richieb1971 · 06-09-2009, 01:39 PM

Is the german release considered the weakest then? I thought it looked pretty damn good to me.

hhhrrrinnn · 06-10-2009, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Grubert

It means that they don't know their arse from their elbow. See dfnyc's explanation above.

They're quite known for their knowledge on the subject... Anyway, I guess there must be a reason, we'll see that when the disc will be on stores!

GGX · 06-14-2009, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by hhhrrrinnn

They're quite known for their knowledge on the subject..

They sound like idiots.

Zen_Amako · 06-14-2009, 09:37 PM

I watched the French BD yesterday, and overall, I was impressed. It's not perfect, but it's a nice upgrade from the DVD. I did notice edge enhancement and perhaps there is too much contrast, but it's still a nice high definition image.

Leon · 08-27-2009, 09:00 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 ?

Sponge-worthy · 08-27-2009, 09:02 PM

It's great that both cuts are included. Hopefully a U.S. release will be similar as the different cuts each, I think, have their pros and cons.

Mr.White · 08-27-2009, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Leon

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 ?

That is a great film! Jean Reno can play so many types or roles,bad guy,good guy,comedic or even romantic lead, a very underated actor!

pro-bassoonist · 08-27-2009, 09:43 PM

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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

MCT · 08-27-2009, 09:46 PM

Bruce Morrison · 08-27-2009, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Leon

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

So I assume they have used seamless branching - is that correct?

hhhrrrinnn · 08-28-2009, 09:27 AM

We should also make sure they got 5.1 DTS HD MA in this one and not 5.0 as for the French release...

08-27-2009, 09:00 PM	#34
Leon Active Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Oslo,Norway Blu-ray collection:12	Leon The Professional Director's Cut (Blu-ray) 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 ?

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05-27-2009, 09:32 PM	#21
hoosier2007 Special Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Indianapolis, IN.... Blu-ray SteelBooks™: 278 Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:177	I am very happy with my German Steelbook ...

06-09-2009, 12:04 AM	#26
AnimeOnBlu Contributor Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:1	Interesting that Optimum is handling this release as oppose to Disney. I have a feeling the PQ will be the same as the German and French only this version will probably have DTS-HD MA 5.1.

06-09-2009, 01:39 PM	#30
richieb1971 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:89 Blu-ray collection:706 Trading Score:16	Is the german release considered the weakest then? I thought it looked pretty damn good to me.

06-14-2009, 09:37 PM	#33
Zen_Amako Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Northern VA, USA 4K collection:255 Blu-ray collection:659 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:13	I watched the French BD yesterday, and overall, I was impressed. It's not perfect, but it's a nice upgrade from the DVD. I did notice edge enhancement and perhaps there is too much contrast, but it's still a nice high definition image.

08-27-2009, 09:02 PM	#35
Sponge-worthy Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Southwest, USA PSN: Sponge-worthy Blu-ray collection:43	It's great that both cuts are included. Hopefully a U.S. release will be similar as the different cuts each, I think, have their pros and cons.

08-27-2009, 09:46 PM	#38
MCT Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:499 Blu-ray reviews: 8 Trading Score:1

08-28-2009, 09:27 AM	#40
hhhrrrinnn Active Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Paris Blu-ray collection:364 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:24	We should also make sure they got 5.1 DTS HD MA in this one and not 5.0 as for the French release...

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