Violent Cop (1989) / Boiling Point (1990) - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

Marshy00 · 08-13-2016, 05:03 AM

Here's hoping these covers are at least reversible

Jaymole · 08-13-2016, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Marshy00

Here's hoping these covers are at least reversible

Even if they are just plain white on the other side, I would consider them reversible.

kikujirobill · 08-25-2016, 09:01 PM

I bought a region free bluray player solely for the UK release of Kikujiro, I have no problem paying $30 a piece for more Kitano in HD, ESPECIALLY for these two films in particular.

Fabs · 08-30-2016, 08:12 AM

Prices dropped to a more reasonable $29.99 on Amazon.

John_Drake · 10-02-2016, 07:51 PM

DVDBeaver on Violent Cop

DukeTogo84 · 10-12-2016, 06:01 AM

Got these in today, and man they look great! Can finally throw away those Fox Lorber DVD's!

Clark Kent · 10-27-2016, 07:50 PM

Violent Cop received a fine film transfer. Colors look excellent with a steady contrast. It's not eye-popping definition but that was never the intention.

Yakuza Demon Sith Lord · 02-07-2017, 12:31 PM

Had these since last month haven't open them yet. Well, in a bit haven't seen an Asian movie in a while.
Never owned an copy of Violent Cop on dvd.

Yea, its 50/50 on the cover art. Kind of like it, kind of wish they chose something better.

Markgway · 02-07-2017, 01:24 PM

If I couldn't design artwork better than that I'd quit.

reaperx187 · 02-07-2017, 02:26 PM

I didn't know that these releases where already out now i have some of his earlier films on DVD but would love to upgrade at least.

johnlennon696 · 07-26-2019, 09:19 PM

Anyone know if this is region free or region B friendly?

edit: just looked at the back cover of violent cop and it's says A

DukeTogo84 · 07-26-2019, 11:29 PM

Violent Cop is a fantastic film and this was a great release. I'm really hoping we get Sonatine, Kikujiro, and Brother on Blu-ray in the US at some point.

moviemaker · 02-03-2023, 03:43 AM

I watched Violent Cop, Boiling Point, and Sonatine on Tubi, and Amazon and... one of them I had to rent which was annoying. I loved all of them so I went ahead and ordered all 3 from Amazon Japan. The covers are so much better than their US Counterparts plus free shipping. I did this with the Outrage trilogy before the pandemic, ordering the Japanese editions. All region A and subtitled of course. I'll share pix once they arrive.

I have not seen Fireworks, or maybe I have but I don't remember it. Is that worth another view? Are there any other Kitano recomendations? How is Kitano's Zatōichi?

Telemachus · 02-05-2024, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by moviemaker

I have not seen Fireworks, or maybe I have but I don't remember it. Is that worth another view? Are there any other Kitano recomendations? How is Kitano's Zatōichi?

1 year bump to answer this. All Kitano's films from Violent Cop to Brother are worth seeing/buying except "Getting Any?" which I just find a chore to watch despite loving Dankan. Brother is the slide from his peak era for me. I don't like Dolls very much, I do like Zatoichi, I do like Takeshis. After that I haven't seen his next several films, some of them are very weird so import blindbuys are too much for me. I do love the Outrage trilogy and saw the Seven Henchman movie it's a decent DTV streaming film type thing. My personal top 5: Sonatine, Boiling Point, Violent Cop, Kikujiro, Hana-Bi

moviemaker · 02-05-2024, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Telemachus

1 year bump to answer this. All Kitano's films from Violent Cop to Brother are worth seeing/buying except "Getting Any?" which I just find a chore to watch despite loving Dankan. Brother is the slide from his peak era for me. I don't like Dolls very much, I do like Zatoichi, I do like Takeshis. After that I haven't seen his next several films, some of them are very weird so import blindbuys are too much for me. I do love the Outrage trilogy and saw the Seven Henchman movie it's a decent DTV streaming film type thing. My personal top 5: Sonatine, Boiling Point, Violent Cop, Kikujiro, Hana-Bi

Thank you! Much appreciated. I'll order Kikujiro (which I have now seen twice and love) and Hana-Bi (Fireworks).

And better late than never so much appreciated!

DukeTogo84 · 02-05-2024, 01:39 AM

Sonatine is what I would consider to be his best film overall. If you consider the Outrage Trilogy as one film, I also think that's pretty good. Curious about his latest film Kubi as it's about Nobunaga Oda. Still hoping someone in the US finally releases Sonatine on Blu-ray as it's pretty insane that it's missing.

moviemaker · 02-05-2024, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

Sonatine is what I would consider to be his best film overall. If you consider the Outrage Trilogy as one film, I also think that's pretty good. Curious about his latest film Kubi as it's about Nobunaga Oda. Still hoping someone in the US finally releases Sonatine on Blu-ray as it's pretty insane that it's missing.

All the Blu-rays by Bandai Visual are excellent and have English subtitles. It's hard enough getting great American films on Blu that I wouldn't hold your breath. Just put the ASIN number from Amazon JP into Amazon.com and you will get free shipping from Japan. I got all of his films this way, including the Outrage Trilogy which I think is amazing.

Telemachus · 02-05-2024, 02:24 AM

Dang I didn't even know he had a new film. Would probably blind buy if Film Movement put it out. Yes I slept on the Outrage trilogy for awhile but it's marvelous, Outrage Coda is my favorite, but really all three never get old.

Markgway · 01-30-2025, 08:55 AM

"Even though the film was released with stereo sound in cinemas, this LaserDisc release of the film uses an alternative mono mix."

https://www.lddb.com/laserdisc/11643...35/Violent-Cop

Do any of the blu-rays contain the theatrical stereo mix?

07-26-2019, 09:19 PM	#51
johnlennon696 Power Member Member since:Jun 2018 Location:West Midlands, UK	Anyone know if this is region free or region B friendly? edit: just looked at the back cover of violent cop and it's says A Last edited by johnlennon696; 07-27-2019 at 01:15 PM.

08-13-2016, 05:03 AM	#41
Marshy00 New Member Member since:Mar 2011 4K collection:234 Blu-ray collection:2831 DVD collection:731	Here's hoping these covers are at least reversible

08-25-2016, 09:01 PM	#43
kikujirobill Member Member since:Jun 2010 Blu-ray reviews:2	I bought a region free bluray player solely for the UK release of Kikujiro, I have no problem paying $30 a piece for more Kitano in HD, ESPECIALLY for these two films in particular.

08-30-2016, 08:12 AM	#44
Fabs Special Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2013 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:258 DVD collection:33	Prices dropped to a more reasonable $29.99 on Amazon.

10-02-2016, 07:51 PM	#45
John_Drake Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2013 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:3442 Trading Score:92	DVDBeaver on Violent Cop

10-12-2016, 06:01 AM	#46
DukeTogo84 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2012 Location:California 4K collection:155 Blu-ray collection:4957 Blu-ray reviews: 64 Trading Score:139	Got these in today, and man they look great! Can finally throw away those Fox Lorber DVD's!

10-27-2016, 07:50 PM	#47
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	Violent Cop received a fine film transfer. Colors look excellent with a steady contrast. It's not eye-popping definition but that was never the intention.

02-07-2017, 12:31 PM	#48
Yakuza Demon Sith Lord Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2015 Location:Shinjuku, Tatooine(U.S) 4K collection:380 Blu-ray collection:835 DVD collection:49 Trading Score:8	Had these since last month haven't open them yet. Well, in a bit haven't seen an Asian movie in a while. Never owned an copy of Violent Cop on dvd. Yea, its 50/50 on the cover art. Kind of like it, kind of wish they chose something better.

02-07-2017, 01:24 PM	#49
Markgway Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2013 Location:Scotland Trading Score:13	If I couldn't design artwork better than that I'd quit.

02-07-2017, 02:26 PM	#50
reaperx187 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Newark, DE 4K collection:223 Blu-ray collection:1482 DVD collection:77	I didn't know that these releases where already out now i have some of his earlier films on DVD but would love to upgrade at least.

07-26-2019, 11:29 PM	#52
DukeTogo84 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2012 Location:California 4K collection:155 Blu-ray collection:4957 Blu-ray reviews: 64 Trading Score:139	Violent Cop is a fantastic film and this was a great release. I'm really hoping we get Sonatine, Kikujiro, and Brother on Blu-ray in the US at some point.

02-03-2023, 03:43 AM	#53
moviemaker Special Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Hollywoodland 4K collection:317 Blu-ray collection:901 DVD collection:71 Blu-ray reviews:1	I watched Violent Cop, Boiling Point, and Sonatine on Tubi, and Amazon and... one of them I had to rent which was annoying. I loved all of them so I went ahead and ordered all 3 from Amazon Japan. The covers are so much better than their US Counterparts plus free shipping. I did this with the Outrage trilogy before the pandemic, ordering the Japanese editions. All region A and subtitled of course. I'll share pix once they arrive. I have not seen Fireworks, or maybe I have but I don't remember it. Is that worth another view? Are there any other Kitano recomendations? How is Kitano's Zatōichi?

02-05-2024, 01:39 AM	#56
DukeTogo84 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2012 Location:California 4K collection:155 Blu-ray collection:4957 Blu-ray reviews: 64 Trading Score:139	Sonatine is what I would consider to be his best film overall. If you consider the Outrage Trilogy as one film, I also think that's pretty good. Curious about his latest film Kubi as it's about Nobunaga Oda. Still hoping someone in the US finally releases Sonatine on Blu-ray as it's pretty insane that it's missing.

02-05-2024, 02:24 AM	#58
Telemachus Blu-ray Baron Member since:May 2021	Dang I didn't even know he had a new film. Would probably blind buy if Film Movement put it out. Yes I slept on the Outrage trilogy for awhile but it's marvelous, Outrage Coda is my favorite, but really all three never get old.

01-30-2025, 08:55 AM	#59
Markgway Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2013 Location:Scotland Trading Score:13	"Even though the film was released with stereo sound in cinemas, this LaserDisc release of the film uses an alternative mono mix." https://www.lddb.com/laserdisc/11643...35/Violent-Cop Do any of the blu-rays contain the theatrical stereo mix?

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