Equilibrium (2002)

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by rdodolak

The Canadian version is the Alliance release.



Anyone know whether the Alliance release was cropped or opened up for blu-ray?

AFAIK all versions of Equilibrium on BD are cropped except for the Japanese version, which is in the film's OAR of 2.35:1. Right now there are only two ways to get Equilibrium in 1920 x 1080 and in its OAR: The Japanese BD and the Japanese HD DVD. These releases are identical except that the HD DVD contains a lossy DD+ track while the Japanese BD has a lossless track.

[robertee]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

AFAIK all versions of Equilibrium on BD are cropped except for the Japanese version, which is in the film's OAR of 2.35:1. Right now there are only two ways to get Equilibrium in 1920 x 1080 and in its OAR: The Japanese BD and the Japanese HD DVD. These releases are identical except that the HD DVD contains a lossy DD+ track while the Japanese BD has a lossless track.

The Dutch version is OAR...

[wormraper]

Originally Posted by rdodolak

The Canadian version is the Alliance release.



Anyone know whether the Alliance release was cropped or opened up for blu-ray?

cropped

[RavenX85]

Originally Posted by rdodolak

The Canadian version is the Alliance release.


Anyone know whether the Alliance release was cropped or opened up for blu-ray?

Live action is opened up. The CGI (the little that there is) is cropped. 1080p and DTS-MA. I know people bash it, but the PQ and AQ is very good. I paid $5 for mine 6 months ago, I'm pretty happy with it.

[DonTheDragon]

Originally Posted by wormraper

cropped

Its actually both: live action scenes are opened up while cgi sequences are cropped.

[wormraper]

Originally Posted by DonTheDragon

Its actually both: live action scenes are opened up while cgi sequences are cropped.

yeah you're right, I remember that now. still very annoying.

[rdodolak]

So, the Dutch and Japanese releases are in OAR. The Dutch release is approx. $42, has DTS MA 5.1 but no extras while the Japanese release is ~ $67, has DD TrueHD 5.1 and extras. $25 more is a bit much for extras. (shipping included in those costs)

Anyone know where either of these releases can be found for a cheaper price?

Originally Posted by RavenX85

Live action is opened up. The CGI (the little that there is) is cropped. 1080p and DTS-MA. I know people bash it, but the PQ and AQ is very good. I paid $5 for mine 6 months ago, I'm pretty happy with it.

Where did you get it from for $5?

[RavenX85]

Originally Posted by rdodolak

So, the Dutch and Japanese releases are in OAR. The Dutch release is approx. $42, has DTS MA 5.1 but no extras while the Japanese release is ~ $67, has DD TrueHD 5.1 and extras. $25 more is a bit much for extras. (shipping included in those costs)

Anyone know where either of these releases can be found for a cheaper price?



Where did you get it from for $5?

Walmart (Canada) had a display of $5 Alliance releases, that was one of them. Blockbuster use to sell it for around $8, drug stores sometimes have it in their DVD bins for $10. It's a cheap title (like most Alliance releases).

I'd rather it OAR, but for the price....

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by rdodolak

So, the Dutch and Japanese releases are in OAR. The Dutch release is approx. $42, has DTS MA 5.1 but no extras while the Japanese release is ~ $67, has DD TrueHD 5.1 and extras. $25 more is a bit much for extras. (shipping included in those costs)

Anyone know where either of these releases can be found for a cheaper price?



Where did you get it from for $5?

Just wait on the U.S. release coming next month. If it's in the OAR you can pick up that version and if it is I'll finally be able to part with my HD DVD.

[beefytwinkie]

Did the production of this film have budget issues or anything like that? There were a couple of scenes that I can remember off the top of my head that just had blatantly horrible editing/cutting. I'm sure you guys already know what I'm talking about.

To be clear, I'm not trying to crap on this movie. I really enjoyed it a lot. There were some unintentional funny moments. My favorite being: "I'm not feeling! He's the one who's feeling!"

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by beefytwinkie

Did the production of this film have budget issues or anything like that? There were a couple of scenes that I can remember off the top of my head that just had blatantly horrible editing/cutting. I'm sure you guys already know what I'm talking about.

To be clear, I'm not trying to crap on this movie. I really enjoyed it a lot. There were some unintentional funny moments. My favorite being: "I'm not feeling! He's the one who's feeling!"

I've probably seen the film 20 times and I am not sure what you mean by horrible editing.

[beefytwinkie]

I'll just describe one scene here:

[Show spoiler]The first major one I noticed was the scene where Bale puts the dog in the trunk of his car. All the police/soldiers come up to him and ask him for the keys to his trunk. When the cop opens up the trunk, he realizes Bale is a cleric and says "Sorry, sir, I didn't recognize you" or something to that extent. Then the dog makes a noise and the lead officer puts his gun on Bale and starts shouting at him. Bale then does that two-handed smack that spins the two shotguns and kills the two guys on either side of him. *cut to the cop who has his gun lowered* "What?" *cut to Bale cocking the guns* *cut back to cop* "Oh sh--! Shoot him! Shoot him! Shoot him!"

The "What?" part is completely out of place. It's like that one "What?" was filmed when Bale is protesting his orders to give him the keys.

[Blu-Benny]

Originally Posted by beefytwinkie

I'll just describe one scene here:

[Show spoiler]The first major one I noticed was the scene where Bale puts the dog in the trunk of his car. All the police/soldiers come up to him and ask him for the keys to his trunk. When the cop opens up the trunk, he realizes Bale is a cleric and says "Sorry, sir, I didn't recognize you" or something to that extent. Then the dog makes a noise and the lead officer puts his gun on Bale and starts shouting at him. Bale then does that two-handed smack that spins the two shotguns and kills the two guys on either side of him. *cut to the cop who has his gun lowered* "What?" *cut to Bale cocking the guns* *cut back to cop* "Oh sh--! Shoot him! Shoot him! Shoot him!"

The "What?" part is completely out of place. It's like that one "What?" was filmed when Bale is protesting his orders to give him the keys.

totally forgot about that scene!!!

i can't wait to watch this again!!!

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by beefytwinkie

I'll just describe one scene here:

[Show spoiler]The first major one I noticed was the scene where Bale puts the dog in the trunk of his car. All the police/soldiers come up to him and ask him for the keys to his trunk. When the cop opens up the trunk, he realizes Bale is a cleric and says "Sorry, sir, I didn't recognize you" or something to that extent. Then the dog makes a noise and the lead officer puts his gun on Bale and starts shouting at him. Bale then does that two-handed smack that spins the two shotguns and kills the two guys on either side of him. *cut to the cop who has his gun lowered* "What?" *cut to Bale cocking the guns* *cut back to cop* "Oh sh--! Shoot him! Shoot him! Shoot him!"

The "What?" part is completely out of place. It's like that one "What?" was filmed when Bale is protesting his orders to give him the keys.

I don't think that's an editing mistake. I think it's the way the script was written.

[KilloWertz]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

Just wait on the U.S. release coming next month. If it's in the OAR you can pick up that version and if it is I'll finally be able to part with my HD DVD.

The only issue is the fact that it's an Echo Bridge release. Who knows what the release will be like if From Dusk Till Dawn is any indication. I'm hoping it's at least decent, but if not, then I'll likely just get the Alliance release at some point even with the aspect ratio being wrong.

[bootsy]

Never seen this. I set it for my DVR because it comes on SyfyHD tomorrow at 3:30p. Can't wait.

[Blu-Benny]

Originally Posted by bootsy

Never seen this. I set it for my DVR because it comes on SyfyHD tomorrow at 3:30p. Can't wait.

it's pretty awesome!! enjoy!!

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by bootsy

Never seen this. I set it for my DVR because it comes on SyfyHD tomorrow at 3:30p. Can't wait.

If you have a decent upconverting player the DVD, which is cheap, will look better than that broadcast and it will be in its OAR.

[melodicenmity]

I'm not sure if the Dutch bd is region free or not, which would make or break the purchase for people stuck with region A. Also, like I said previously in this thread, I've seen the Equilibrium Japan bd go on sale before. I purchased mine during a sale at play-asia. I paid $35USD after all was said and done. It's the correct AR, has the extras, and what I personally believe to be better PQ than the Alliance release (pq opinion only there, not based on correct ar or not)...which I have watched as well. I'd love to think that Echo Bridge, with their inferioir pq, aq, and penchant for typos could even still...maybe, make this a great release....but, I sincerely have my doubts. Both of their recent releases in Best Buy of From Dusk Til Dawn and The Crow: City of Angels are utterly painful to look at...and listen to for that matter. For From Dusk Til Dawn, the Alliance release was superior...and that's saying something. For now, I guess wait and see since May 10 isnn't that far off...but in my honest opinion, keep an eye out for the Japanese bd on sale.

[barney007]

Hey guys

I have the Jp version of equlibrium aka rebellion ... Jp is the version to get hands down....

if you enjoy the film and its a keeper then this version is well worth the money in my eyes anyway