Paprika USA Release - First Review - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

seto · 11-30-2007, 03:32 PM

Obviously you haven't seen too much anime. There is stuff out there that is far more outlandish and imaginative. ^^

jkwest · 11-30-2007, 03:35 PM

Don't get me wrong...I love anime....I can't wait for the Studio Ghibli Blu-Ray boxset to come out(just wishing folks).

Akira did take about three watches to comprehend the story...

I did enjoy Paprika...just, wasn't expecting on using my brain at 11:30 last night.

seto · 11-30-2007, 03:37 PM

Haha. Yes, it's definitely not your typical story and it certainly requires a little brain power. Even if people did not enjoy this movie, I think they should be able to appreciate the work. ^^

Shigun · 11-30-2007, 03:43 PM

Haha, those were about my same thoughts the first time I saw Paprika. Had to watch it a second time to piece everything together that didn't quite fit the first time, but it all works out great. The Blu of it finally came in the mail last night from Amazon and watched it again, definitely glad I picked it up.

A Studio Ghibli... That would be something I would pick up in a heartbeat here. Mononoke and Nausicaa are two of my favourite movies of all I've ever seen.

And on the note of Akira, you should give the manga a read. I think it's better than the movie, and it would probably help explain a lot of the story to ya better than movie did. Someone once told me that the movie was produced before the manga was finish, anyone know if there's any truth to that?

Rustmonsteru · 12-08-2007, 12:36 PM

Anyone actually own both the French & US versions? I'd like confirmation that there's nothing different except the audio between the two as I already own the French version.

MOONPHASE · 12-08-2007, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jkwest

Seriously....

What....The...Hell....

One of the oddest movies I have seen ever.

Truly looked great though...and the Tru HD track was amazing!!!

I think I need to watch it again though..

Was Tekkonkinkreet this weird!?

Tekkon Kinkreet was only a little weird but still a great movie

MOONPHASE · 12-08-2007, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rustmonsteru

Anyone actually own both the French & US versions? I'd like confirmation that there's nothing different except the audio between the two as I already own the French version.

english version has like 5 or 6 different languages options

MOONPHASE · 12-08-2007, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by CptGreedle

Yo should see more anime. If you think Paprika is weird..... watch Cat Soup.

or how about Welcome to the NHK? now that one is really weird but funny kind of like School Rumble except School Rumble is not weird perverted like Welcome to the NHK

u_nick · 12-08-2007, 01:40 PM

Watched Paprika last night for the first time. Loved it. Amazing visuals too.

bhampton · 12-08-2007, 01:44 PM

RustmonsterU,

If no one else will,.. I may netflix the US version.

But,.. anyway,.. I can confirm the France version is a great Blu Ray anyhow.

It's possible some bugs of the special features were fixed for the US release,.. I just watch the movie but I heard the special features or menus didn't work exactly right.

-Brian

Scorxpion · 12-08-2007, 02:02 PM

link:

http://www.dvdfile.com/index.php?opt...=6383&Itemid=3

video:

"The quality of the image is spectacular. The AVC compressed 1080p transfer is beyond criticism. Every technical aspect of the visuals is exemplary. Small object detail in the form of the thin lines that define features within each hand-drawn character are clean and sharp. The dense CG backgrounds are defined with startling finely grained textures. Colors are superb; the dream world overflows with vivid reds, greens, blues, yellows . . . it’s a sensory delight. And yet as vivid as the colors are, there isn’t a hint of exaggeration or iridescence. The video dynamic range is terrific, from bright exteriors to dark shadowy allies. Either this is a direct digital transfer or the transfer print is immaculate. These are demo-quality images that deserve the highest score.

Audio:

The visuals are so stunning that I simply couldn’t bring myself to be distracted by subtitles. I’m pleased to report that the English track is outstanding

Kitano · 10-05-2020, 06:00 AM

Can anyone confirm the coloring of the subtitles on the USA release? Hoping for white and not yellow. Thanks

KubrickKurasawa · 01-08-2021, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kitano

Can anyone confirm the coloring of the subtitles on the USA release? Hoping for white and not yellow. Thanks

White.

slask · 01-22-2021, 01:40 PM

Just saw the recent comparison at caps-a-holic. UK release got rid of the windowboxing... I may doubledip just for it.

Mikezilla3k · 10-31-2021, 03:57 AM

So does the Australian Umbrella release use the UK Manga transfer or the same as the US Sony release?

Mikezilla3k · 03-13-2023, 03:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikezilla3k

So does the Australian Umbrella release use the UK Manga transfer or the same as the US Sony release?

..............anyone?

aim4theacez · 03-13-2023, 03:49 AM

lmao, a nearly two year bump for that? Why not just buy the disc yourself and find out? If like many others you assume "transfer" to mean encode (two separate things people need to learn the difference between), then no, going by the specs, it might not be the same, something that could've easily been noticed by two minutes of basic research.

Unless somebody else pipes in, then dont expect a definitive answer unless you buy it yourself to find out.

Mikezilla3k · 03-13-2023, 05:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aim4theacez

If like many others you assume "transfer" to mean encode

I mean is it the same windowboxed copy used on the Sony releases or is it like the Manga UK release.

Infallible Presence · 03-13-2023, 05:45 AM

Another good film by Mr. Satoshi Kon, and great music by Mr. Susumu Hirasawa. Just buy it now and expect that it will probably be rereleased sometime in the near future.

Karosanyo · 07-31-2023, 08:36 PM

AXCN: PAPRIKA - SATOSHI KON FEST

Synopsis: Anime Expo Cinema Nights presents the last film ever made by visionary director Satoshi Kon with his mind-bending thriller PAPRIKA, which has been restored in 4K for the first ever. When a machine that allows therapists to enter their patient’s dreams is stolen, all hell breaks loose. Only a young female therapist, Paprika, can stop it.

It looks like there was a recent 4K restoration. It will be released in theaters
next year. I hope there is a new 4K/Blu-ray release soon. I think this is Satoshi Kon's most visually arresting film.

12-08-2007, 02:02 PM	#31
Scorxpion Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Middle East,Lebanon Blu-ray collection:57	PAPRIKA wonderful and spectacular on dvdfile link: http://www.dvdfile.com/index.php?opt...=6383&Itemid=3 video: "The quality of the image is spectacular. The AVC compressed 1080p transfer is beyond criticism. Every technical aspect of the visuals is exemplary. Small object detail in the form of the thin lines that define features within each hand-drawn character are clean and sharp. The dense CG backgrounds are defined with startling finely grained textures. Colors are superb; the dream world overflows with vivid reds, greens, blues, yellows . . . it’s a sensory delight. And yet as vivid as the colors are, there isn’t a hint of exaggeration or iridescence. The video dynamic range is terrific, from bright exteriors to dark shadowy allies. Either this is a direct digital transfer or the transfer print is immaculate. These are demo-quality images that deserve the highest score. Audio: The visuals are so stunning that I simply couldn’t bring myself to be distracted by subtitles. I’m pleased to report that the English track is outstanding

10-05-2020, 06:00 AM	#32
Kitano Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Seoul, Korea 4K collection:539 Blu-ray collection:1410	Subtitle Color Can anyone confirm the coloring of the subtitles on the USA release? Hoping for white and not yellow. Thanks

07-31-2023, 08:36 PM	#40
Karosanyo Member Member since:Nov 2018	Paprika AXCN: PAPRIKA - SATOSHI KON FEST Synopsis: Anime Expo Cinema Nights presents the last film ever made by visionary director Satoshi Kon with his mind-bending thriller PAPRIKA, which has been restored in 4K for the first ever. When a machine that allows therapists to enter their patient’s dreams is stolen, all hell breaks loose. Only a young female therapist, Paprika, can stop it. It looks like there was a recent 4K restoration. It will be released in theaters next year. I hope there is a new 4K/Blu-ray release soon. I think this is Satoshi Kon's most visually arresting film.

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11-30-2007, 03:32 PM	#21
seto Senior Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	Obviously you haven't seen too much anime. There is stuff out there that is far more outlandish and imaginative. ^^

11-30-2007, 03:35 PM	#22
jkwest Off-Topic King Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Northern California PSN Id: jkwest5 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:20	Don't get me wrong...I love anime....I can't wait for the Studio Ghibli Blu-Ray boxset to come out(just wishing folks). Akira did take about three watches to comprehend the story... I did enjoy Paprika...just, wasn't expecting on using my brain at 11:30 last night.

11-30-2007, 03:37 PM	#23
seto Senior Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	Haha. Yes, it's definitely not your typical story and it certainly requires a little brain power. Even if people did not enjoy this movie, I think they should be able to appreciate the work. ^^

11-30-2007, 03:43 PM	#24
Shigun Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Pennsylvania, USA PSN: ShiggyPop Blu-ray collection:54	Haha, those were about my same thoughts the first time I saw Paprika. Had to watch it a second time to piece everything together that didn't quite fit the first time, but it all works out great. The Blu of it finally came in the mail last night from Amazon and watched it again, definitely glad I picked it up. A Studio Ghibli... That would be something I would pick up in a heartbeat here. Mononoke and Nausicaa are two of my favourite movies of all I've ever seen. And on the note of Akira, you should give the manga a read. I think it's better than the movie, and it would probably help explain a lot of the story to ya better than movie did. Someone once told me that the movie was produced before the manga was finish, anyone know if there's any truth to that?

12-08-2007, 12:36 PM	#25
Rustmonsteru Expert Member Member since:Mar 2007	Anyone actually own both the French & US versions? I'd like confirmation that there's nothing different except the audio between the two as I already own the French version.

12-08-2007, 01:40 PM	#29
u_nick Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2007 Location:CT, US Trading Score:27	Watched Paprika last night for the first time. Loved it. Amazing visuals too.

12-08-2007, 01:44 PM	#30
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:987 Blu-ray collection:2543 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	RustmonsterU, If no one else will,.. I may netflix the US version. But,.. anyway,.. I can confirm the France version is a great Blu Ray anyhow. It's possible some bugs of the special features were fixed for the US release,.. I just watch the movie but I heard the special features or menus didn't work exactly right. -Brian

01-22-2021, 01:40 PM	#34
slask Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2011 Location:Italy 4K collection:364 Blu-ray collection:804 DVD collection:24	Just saw the recent comparison at caps-a-holic. UK release got rid of the windowboxing... I may doubledip just for it.

10-31-2021, 03:57 AM	#35
Mikezilla3k Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Feb 2019 Location:Richmond, CA 4K collection:19 Blu-ray collection:268 DVD collection:305 MA collection:56 Digital collection:19 Trading Score:2	So does the Australian Umbrella release use the UK Manga transfer or the same as the US Sony release?

03-13-2023, 03:49 AM	#37
aim4theacez Junior Member Member since:Feb 2023	lmao, a nearly two year bump for that? Why not just buy the disc yourself and find out? If like many others you assume "transfer" to mean encode (two separate things people need to learn the difference between), then no, going by the specs, it might not be the same, something that could've easily been noticed by two minutes of basic research. Unless somebody else pipes in, then dont expect a definitive answer unless you buy it yourself to find out.

03-13-2023, 05:45 AM	#39
Infallible Presence Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2023 Location:Extenuating Circumstances 4K collection:222 Blu-ray collection:911 DVD collection:691 MA collection:235 Digital collection:105 iTunes collection:158 Trading Score:38	Another good film by Mr. Satoshi Kon, and great music by Mr. Susumu Hirasawa. Just buy it now and expect that it will probably be rereleased sometime in the near future.

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