Best IMPORT Blu-ray titles....

[MrHT]

The Bourne Trilogy

[MCT]

Originally Posted by steve_dave

Silent Hill - Germany
Almost Famous - UK, Aus, HK
The Punisher (2004) - UK, Aus, HK
Kung Fu Hustle - HK *NOTE: You lose English subtitles for some of the special features but you get the original uncut version*

this thread is an eye-opener. If I'd have known back then that KFH and American Psycho had better releases at the time, I'd have imported those instead in the first place. I may end up doing it now anyways, knowing there are superior HD versions of two of my favorite films out there.

in fact can someone post a link to where I can purchase the Aussie version of AP? Thanks.

[HumanMedia]

Twister from UK/Australia (24bit audio and higher bitrate video)
Army of Darkness from UK (better image quality)
Man on Fire from UK (has all the DVD extras)
Total Recall from UK (MUCH better image quality with a Special edition coming soon)

[csdot]

Originally Posted by Clark Kent

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Highlander-Blu-ray-Sean-Connery/dp/B002GDM2UA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1269129894&sr=1-2
If you are willing to buy from a third party seller on Amazon UK, you can get Highlander (without the steelbook, in a normal BD case) for about $19 shipped to the U.S.

i tried a third party seller but kept getting a message that it couldnt be mailed to my address, i asked them about and am awaiting a response...

[McCrutchy]

Originally Posted by MCT

in fact can someone post a link to where I can purchase the Aussie version of AP? Thanks.

AU $19.97 (incl. GST) at EzyDVD

AU $15.98 (incl. GST?) at JB Hi-Fi

An excellent disc and well worth the low price. Enjoy!

[substance]

I made a list a couple of days ago for possible imports for me.

Canadian Imports:

The Cell - OAR, Lossless audio- N/A anywhere else and region free
Trainspotting - OAR, Lossless audio- N/A anywhere else and region free
Dracula 2000 - 1 OAR, Lossless audio- N/A anywhere else and region free

There are other titles exclusive to Canada but they are mostly 1080i and modified aspect ratio

Australian/New Zeland Imports:

The Piano - 1080i60Hz, OAR, English DTS-HD MA 5.1 Region B
Amelie - 1080p, OAR, French DTS-HD MA 5.1 English Subs Region Free
Casino Royale - Uncut version with 30 sec extra, Region Free

Amelie is available in other regions but no english subs

Uk Releases:

Cinema Paradiso Theaterical Cut OAR Italian DTS-HD MA English subs Region Free
The Italian Job 40th Anniversarry
Luc Besson Collection
Almost all John Carpenter movies available in UK
Borat

Just the ones not mentioned here

[Melesine]

Within Temptation: Black Symphony

[The Lizard King]

Originally Posted by substance

Australian/New Zeland Imports:

The Piano - 1080i60Hz, OAR, English DTS-HD MA 5.1 Region B
Amelie - 1080p, OAR, French DTS-HD MA 5.1 English Subs Region Free
Casino Royale - Uncut version with 30 sec extra, Region Free

The Japanese Casino Royale is also uncut and also region free.





TLK

[Blu Titan]

From the 60's I HIGHLY recommend Zulu and The Italian Job 40th Anniversary Edition (UK)....awesome PQ!

[MCT]

anyone own The Fog (UK)? If so, how's the PQ/AQ?

[Dubstar]

Originally Posted by Kevtronn

Some of my favorites include: Cyborg (UK), Protege (HK), and Warlords (HK). All 3 have amazing PQ!

which is interesting to note, I agree about the PQ and the fact that the cut on the HK is the full 126 minute version of the film, but the UK bluray edition, albeit missing some of the more extreme violence and side story has the better soundmix - it's dynamic range has noticeably more punch (and it's only 5.1, whereas the HK has 7.1 sound - go figure [shrugs shoulders])

'The Phantom of the Opera' (Japanese edition) has PCM lossless audio. The UK edition which unfortunately is Region B locked, has significant more bonus features.

while yes, the UK edition of 'Twister' has stellar DTS-HD MA sound, I still have a problem with the PQ, everyone looks a tad too waxy for my taste.

[surfdude12]

Originally Posted by alstar7

The Fountain is one of my favorite films and the UK version has DTS-HD Master audio. Also gotta love the cult classic Highlander also DTS-HD Master 2.0 or 5.1.

is this region free confirmed? can anyone confirm that its a worthwhile audio upgrade from the US DD 5.1 lossy track?

[surfdude12]

Dance with Wolves (UK) - theatrical cut (180 min), not directors cut (223 min)

5/5 PQ (landscape shots are jaw-dropping...every blade of grass is defined with insane clarity)

3/5 AQ (very front heavy, even during action sequences)

[Jarfa]

Originally Posted by csdot

i tried a third party seller but kept getting a message that it couldnt be mailed to my address, i asked them about and am awaiting a response...

you can try there, or there, both with better prices than amazon.uk

[backslashio]

Originally Posted by csdot

anyone know of a cheaper way to get Highlander than amazon? just curious, im ready to pull the trigger but its a tad more than i like spending on movies so if theres a cheaper option id be interested...thanks

BlahDVD - £7.95 + £1 shipping I got mine for £7.50 (AU$12) from that site by buying another title in their 2 for £15 offer (Silent Hill - but there's other choices)

http://www.blahdvd.com/DVD/Highlande...70/product.htm

[csdot]

awesome! thanks guys!!

[neo_reloaded]

Originally Posted by substance

I made a list a couple of days ago for possible imports for me.

Canadian Imports:

The Cell - OAR, Lossless audio- N/A anywhere else and region free
Trainspotting - OAR, Lossless audio- N/A anywhere else and region free
Dracula 2000 - 1 OAR, Lossless audio- N/A anywhere else and region free

Just a few quick comments on this for accuracy - these are Region A discs, not region free, so they are compatible with people in the US but they would not work for people in Europe or Australia with Region B players (or Region C territories either obviously).

And Trainspotting is also available in Japan, and that release has the original opening audio (the US/Canadian release was slightly changed from the original version to make the accents in the opening monologue easier to understand). The Japanese version is much more expensive however, so it's not like the Canadian one is a bad alternative.

[Jarfa]

Originally Posted by neo_reloaded

And Trainspotting is also available in Japan, and that release has the original opening audio (the US/Canadian release was slightly changed from the original version to make the accents in the opening monologue easier to understand). The Japanese version is much more expensive however, so it's not like the Canadian one is a bad alternative.

Well, Trainspotting UK version, is cheaper of course, got good AQ (DTS 5.0), but is region B locked

[csdot]

what are the odds the uk Minority Report will be region free? that steelbook is badass.

[Jarfa]

Originally Posted by csdot

what are the odds the uk Minority Report will be region free? that steelbook is badass.

German and Polish will be region free... seems that all Euro editions will be
not sure about US or asian