엽기적인 그녀 (My Sassy Girl) [Nova Media Exclusive] - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

Phesstve · 03-15-2019, 07:54 PM

I think it is interesting what you guys mention about the musical score on the Director's Cut is different and that they did not use the "I Beleive" song in it. The soundtrack usually sets the right mood when watching, and it is very important for my movie experience.

According to the Wikipedia:

Quote:

Alternate versions

There are two scenes within the movie that have different soundtracks from each varying version, notably the EDKO and Starmax distributions.

During the scene where Gyeon-woo (as villain) fights the heroine in the Girl's second movie script, the soundtrack to Ashes of Time by Hong Kong filmmaker Wong Kar Wai can be heard, whereas in the Hong Kong-EDKO release the score has been replaced with a Korean track.

During the scene where Gyeon-woo exchanges shoes with the Girl, the song "My Girl" by The Temptations can be heard, whereas in the EDKO release the scene has been rescored with a Korean pop-track."

PGW · 03-16-2019, 12:07 AM

Well, wait a minute... the Wikipedia quote suggests that Edko replaced the audio. Is this true, or is it a true representation of the shorter Korean theatrical cut?

Phesstve · 03-16-2019, 12:10 PM

Speaking of the soundtrack: Pachelbel's "Canon in D", is featured both in "My Sassy Girl" and "The Classic" 클래식 (2003).

gskmeva · 03-20-2019, 07:46 AM

I'm not sure if it was EDKO that changed it but I can offer some info.

I think the confusion is that when the film was first released back in 2001/02, the HK EDKO DVD was the only way to watch the theatrical cut (123 min) whereas the 2-disk Korean DVD was the director's cut (137 min), even though both used the same video master.

Though the HK EDKO dvd had a lot of the director's cut footage as an extra. And maybe about a year or two later, EDKO finally released the director's cut DVD also.

From an interview with the director that I read long ago (gotta be right after when the director's cut was released so like in 2002), he originally envisioned for the film to use "My Girl" from the Temptations and the soundtrack to "Ashes of Time", as seen in the director's cut of the film.

Of course the film was a success in the theaters so the distributor more likely used some of that money to purchase the copyright for the soundtracks above.

Anyway, I think the music used for the theatrical cut suited the film very well, despite the director having other preferences in mind.

The biggest change for me was with the song "I Believe". In the theatrical cut, it's played during the final credits while in the director's cut, it's the song "My Girl". "I Believe" is most memorable for me because the first time I saw "My Sassy Girl" which was EDKO DVD, I was in tears in the end because the final reveal was so f**king perfect.

DougieJ · 03-20-2019, 10:10 AM

"I Believe" is a great song and that theme is used well in the movie. However, after THAT ending I do think the song is too slow - and feels kinda melancholic or sad which I think is the wrong choice, "My Girl" is more happy and feelgood and suits the ending better.

Also, since I haven't watched the theatrical, I did some research about what scenes in the Director's Cut that have been added (19 scenes, ca 14 minutes) and to be honest I wouldn't have cut out most of them. Don't agree at all that they don't add anything to the movie. Except for the added prison scenes, they can go. But for the most part, the added scenes make the movie funnier or they add to the drama (how can the balconyscene not be in the theatrical) and there are nice character moments that I would have missed watching the theatrical. Now I'm REALLY glad it's the Director's Cut being released. But of course, they should have released both and made everyone happy. Maybe it's a rights issue or some mastering issue, or maybe the Director's Cut is more well regarded in SK?

Phesstve · 03-20-2019, 11:25 AM

Okay, so the soundtrack of the Director's cut vs. the theatrical is any different except for the "I Believe" at the end credit, and of course the added scenes ? If that is the case then I can live with that and would not mind getting only the Director's cut.

By the way, thanks for the info gskmeva and DougieJ !

thisgenius · 04-01-2019, 06:16 AM

Nova Media have put a comparison video with the Japanese bluray on their Facebook page here. Make sure you hit that HD button.

thisgenius · 04-02-2019, 05:01 AM

Guess what’s next!

DougieJ · 04-02-2019, 10:42 AM

Oh my god, it's really happening!

thisgenius · 04-05-2019, 01:34 AM

Preorders start 18th April, with a 3rd May release!

sprocket · 04-05-2019, 02:15 AM

Hmm... which one - lenticular or full slip?

thisgenius · 04-05-2019, 02:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sprocket

Hmm... which one - lenticular or full slip?

Quite the conundrum! Love the iconic poster that’s on the lenticular, but until I see how crisp it looks (which no doubt Nova will show a couple days or so before preorders start), it’ll have to be the Fullslip for me.

Batman1084 · 04-05-2019, 03:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thisgenius

Quite the conundrum! Love the iconic poster that’s on the lenticular, but until I see how crisp it looks (which no doubt Nova will show a couple days or so before preorders start), it’ll have to be the Fullslip for me.

Lenticular for me - no doubt about it! As you said, the iconic poster is the image of the movie I put in my head in just thinking about this flick.

roguejp · 04-05-2019, 06:47 AM

It's really surreal for me that this release is actually coming.
I have the same feeling as when it was a sure thing that JSA was coming, very excited and yet still a feeling of disbelief. I guess you get that when you gave up on something and then it appears

....

For me, it's also a hard choice. I really like the images on the full slip, but that classic cover of the lenticular..... Many years ago I gave up on buying double blu-ray's for different covers, but this may be the rare occassion that I wander from that path

.

sprocket · 04-05-2019, 02:29 AM

Yeah, I'm a bit wary of lenticulars, if only because there is so much plastic already in the world. The overall package does seem to favour the lenti, though IMO.

PGW · 04-05-2019, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sprocket

Yeah, I'm a bit wary of lenticulars, if only because there is so much plastic already in the world. The overall package does seem to favour the lenti, though IMO.

Huh?

Are you planning to throw your new blu-ray of "My Sassy Girl" into a landfill? If not, don't worry about it. That awful plastic won't ruin the planet sitting on your shelf.

As for me, though, I'll be buying the full slip. I'm used to the other image from the DVD, and a change would be nice.

GreatGreg · 04-05-2019, 11:07 AM

Aren't the discs themselves made of plastic?

Gorgon · 04-05-2019, 08:29 PM

New to me but hyped after reading all the comments. Thanks!
I'll definitely order the Lenti.

DougieJ · 04-05-2019, 08:44 PM

Well, I'm getting both (special case this).

key714 · 04-07-2019, 05:57 PM

PRE-ORDER DATE & TIME: 04/18/2019, 2 PM (KST)

RELEASE DATE: 05/03/2019

PURCHASE LINKS: FULL SLIP LENTICULAR FULL SLIP

03-20-2019, 07:46 AM	#4
gskmeva Member Member since:Sep 2010	I'm not sure if it was EDKO that changed it but I can offer some info. I think the confusion is that when the film was first released back in 2001/02, the HK EDKO DVD was the only way to watch the theatrical cut (123 min) whereas the 2-disk Korean DVD was the director's cut (137 min), even though both used the same video master. Though the HK EDKO dvd had a lot of the director's cut footage as an extra. And maybe about a year or two later, EDKO finally released the director's cut DVD also. From an interview with the director that I read long ago (gotta be right after when the director's cut was released so like in 2002), he originally envisioned for the film to use "My Girl" from the Temptations and the soundtrack to "Ashes of Time", as seen in the director's cut of the film. Of course the film was a success in the theaters so the distributor more likely used some of that money to purchase the copyright for the soundtracks above. Anyway, I think the music used for the theatrical cut suited the film very well, despite the director having other preferences in mind. The biggest change for me was with the song "I Believe". In the theatrical cut, it's played during the final credits while in the director's cut, it's the song "My Girl". "I Believe" is most memorable for me because the first time I saw "My Sassy Girl" which was EDKO DVD, I was in tears in the end because the final reveal was so f*king perfect. Last edited by gskmeva; 03-20-2019 at 07:59 AM. Reason: Updated info*

03-16-2019, 12:07 AM	#2
PGW Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2009 Location:United States Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:4	Well, wait a minute... the Wikipedia quote suggests that Edko replaced the audio. Is this true, or is it a true representation of the shorter Korean theatrical cut?

03-16-2019, 12:10 PM	#3
Phesstve Senior Member Member since:Nov 2011	Speaking of the soundtrack: Pachelbel's "Canon in D", is featured both in "My Sassy Girl" and "The Classic" 클래식 (2003).

03-20-2019, 10:10 AM	#5
DougieJ Active Member Member since:Nov 2018	"I Believe" is a great song and that theme is used well in the movie. However, after THAT ending I do think the song is too slow - and feels kinda melancholic or sad which I think is the wrong choice, "My Girl" is more happy and feelgood and suits the ending better. Also, since I haven't watched the theatrical, I did some research about what scenes in the Director's Cut that have been added (19 scenes, ca 14 minutes) and to be honest I wouldn't have cut out most of them. Don't agree at all that they don't add anything to the movie. Except for the added prison scenes, they can go. But for the most part, the added scenes make the movie funnier or they add to the drama (how can the balconyscene not be in the theatrical) and there are nice character moments that I would have missed watching the theatrical. Now I'm REALLY glad it's the Director's Cut being released. But of course, they should have released both and made everyone happy. Maybe it's a rights issue or some mastering issue, or maybe the Director's Cut is more well regarded in SK?

03-20-2019, 11:25 AM	#6
Phesstve Senior Member Member since:Nov 2011	Okay, so the soundtrack of the Director's cut vs. the theatrical is any different except for the "I Believe" at the end credit, and of course the added scenes ? If that is the case then I can live with that and would not mind getting only the Director's cut. By the way, thanks for the info gskmeva and DougieJ !

04-01-2019, 06:16 AM	#7
thisgenius Special Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2009 4K collection:44 Blu-ray collection:1225 DVD collection:65 Trading Score:11	Nova Media have put a comparison video with the Japanese bluray on their Facebook page here. Make sure you hit that HD button.

04-02-2019, 05:01 AM	#8
thisgenius Special Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2009 4K collection:44 Blu-ray collection:1225 DVD collection:65 Trading Score:11	Guess what’s next!

04-02-2019, 10:42 AM	#9
DougieJ Active Member Member since:Nov 2018	Oh my god, it's really happening!

04-05-2019, 01:34 AM	#10
thisgenius Special Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2009 4K collection:44 Blu-ray collection:1225 DVD collection:65 Trading Score:11	Preorders start 18th April, with a 3rd May release!

04-05-2019, 02:15 AM	#11
sprocket Active Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2014 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:-	Hmm... which one - lenticular or full slip?

04-05-2019, 06:47 AM	#14
roguejp Power Member Member since:Jun 2012 Location:In a movie	It's really surreal for me that this release is actually coming. I have the same feeling as when it was a sure thing that JSA was coming, very excited and yet still a feeling of disbelief. I guess you get that when you gave up on something and then it appears .... For me, it's also a hard choice. I really like the images on the full slip, but that classic cover of the lenticular..... Many years ago I gave up on buying double blu-ray's for different covers, but this may be the rare occassion that I wander from that path .

04-05-2019, 02:29 AM	#15
sprocket Active Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2014 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:-	Yeah, I'm a bit wary of lenticulars, if only because there is so much plastic already in the world. The overall package does seem to favour the lenti, though IMO.

04-05-2019, 11:07 AM	#17
GreatGreg Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Canada Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:21	Aren't the discs themselves made of plastic?

04-05-2019, 08:29 PM	#18
Gorgon Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2015 Location:Great White North Trading Score:32	New to me but hyped after reading all the comments. Thanks! I'll definitely order the Lenti.

04-05-2019, 08:44 PM	#19
DougieJ Active Member Member since:Nov 2018	Well, I'm getting both (special case this).

04-07-2019, 05:57 PM	#20
key714 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2013 Location:GA, USA #YCC Blu-ray collection:814 DVD collection:11 Trading Score:184	PRE-ORDER DATE & TIME: 04/18/2019, 2 PM (KST) RELEASE DATE: 05/03/2019 PURCHASE LINKS: FULL SLIP LENTICULAR FULL SLIP

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