People from the US: what's your opinion on Canadian Blu-rays? - Blu-ray Forum

donaldheil · 07-01-2009, 08:57 PM

I haven't bought a canadian blu-ray yet, but I think it's time to give it some thought, since 2 interesting titles (The Cell and The Others) are coming out.

So I want to know, how is your opinion on Canadian BD's? Have you had good experiences buying them BD's ?

donaldheil · 07-01-2009, 09:22 PM

Anybody, please?

Blu-Benny · 07-01-2009, 09:26 PM

i bought fanboys from canada, i'm really happy w/it.

jc480 · 07-01-2009, 09:26 PM

I don't speak Canadian so I can't help you, sorry : (

Zen_Amako · 07-01-2009, 10:21 PM

If you're talking about the Alliance titles that are currently exclusive to Canada (like The Cell and The Others), the quality has been hit and miss. They don't come with any extras, and a few titles have been in the wrong aspect ratio and/or 1080i. On the other hand, the prices are quite reasonable. The best thing to do is to do some research before ordering any of these discs.

Here are some thoughts on the Canadian titles I own:

A Nightmare on Elm Street - Has noticeable DNR, but still looks pretty good.

Requiem for a Dream - Looks average, but I think it probably looks the way it was intended. The DVD has a lot of extras that you don't get here.

Freddy vs. Jason/Sin City - Very good PQ, but the U.S. releases are the way to go now since the Canadian discs are bare bones.

D.O.A. - Looks good, although the intentional filtering means the picture isn't as detailed as it could be.

From Dusk Till Dawn - Looks great, no complaints, really.

Rhylliam · 07-02-2009, 04:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zen_Amako

If you're talking about the Alliance titles that are currently exclusive to Canada (like The Cell and The Others), the quality has been hit and miss. They don't come with any extras, and a few titles have been in the wrong aspect ratio and/or 1080i. On the other hand, the prices are quite reasonable. The best thing to do is to do some research before ordering any of these discs.

Here are some thoughts on the Canadian titles I own:

A Nightmare on Elm Street - Has noticeable DNR, but still looks pretty good.

Requiem for a Dream - Looks average, but I think it probably looks the way it was intended. The DVD has a lot of extras that you don't get here.

Freddy vs. Jason/Sin City - Very good PQ, but the U.S. releases are the way to go now since the Canadian discs are bare bones.

D.O.A. - Looks good, although the intentional filtering means the picture isn't as detailed as it could be.

From Dusk Till Dawn - Looks great, no complaints, really.

Couldn't have said it better meself.

Some people have issues with having both english & french on the covers. Not all discs have this, but if you think it'll annoy you...

donaldheil · 07-02-2009, 05:10 AM

Thanks everybody for your help.

It looks like those Canadian BD's deserve a chance.

I think I'm going to get at least one of the titles, and see by myself how it goes.

Exist2Inspire · 07-02-2009, 06:24 AM

The Illusionist --> Amazing transfer, but no special features

Good Will Hunting --> I think the picture is awesome. Might want to hold out, as Disney should be bringing out the US disc in '09

benricci · 07-02-2009, 01:17 PM

None of the Canadian blu-rays I'm interested in have any extras. I'll just wait for US releases instead of these barebones discs.

Clark Kent · 07-05-2009, 03:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zen_Amako

If you're talking about the Alliance titles that are currently exclusive to Canada (like The Cell and The Others), the quality has been hit and miss. They don't come with any extras, and a few titles have been in the wrong aspect ratio and/or 1080i. On the other hand, the prices are quite reasonable. The best thing to do is to do some research before ordering any of these discs.

I fully agree with this analysis. Each title needs to be investigated on a case by case basis because Alliance has released some awful exclusives and some decent exclusives.

DetroitSportsFan · 07-05-2009, 02:46 PM

I haven't bought a Canadian BD. Alliance is to inconsistent with their quality, and almost none of their releases have extras.

SethRex · 07-05-2009, 05:25 PM

I have the Canadian Dead Or Alive and I'm loving it. Picture looks GREAT, audio is as well. Great purchase.

blurayjunkie · 07-13-2009, 08:56 AM

What's the diffirence between a Canadian Blu-Ray and a US one other then french added? How Can I tell the diffirence

singhcr · 07-13-2009, 10:57 AM

The only Canadian releases that I have are Ronin (actually cheaper to get to the US from Amazon.ca than buying the US version on Amazon.com even though the discs are identical) and Good Will Hunting, which has exceptional PQ and a nice DTS-HD MA track. I wasn't concerned with extras and can live with the French/English spine art, so it will be a keeper for me even after the US release, whenever that is.

Rhylliam · 07-13-2009, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blurayjunkie

What's the diffirence between a Canadian Blu-Ray and a US one other then french added? How Can I tell the diffirence

Virtually no difference, mainly the french on the cover art.

amigou · 07-25-2009, 05:15 PM

How can you tell if it's a Canadian market BD by looking at the case if there's no French wording:

- There's a Canadian rating logo printed at the left-lower back cover art location (a colored shape enclosed in a white circle). Inside the white circle you'll find the legend "Canadian Home Video Rating".

- At the central-lower back you'll find printed either "Distributed Exclusively in Canada by" or "Printed in Canada"

The US releases circulating in Canada have small stickers glued to the clear plastic with the Canadian rating logo and distribution information overlapping the original US cover art.

steve_dave · 07-25-2009, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amigou

How can you tell if it's a Canadian market BD by looking at the case if there's no French wording:

- There's a Canadian rating logo printed at the left-lower back cover art location (a colored shape enclosed in a white circle). Inside the white circle you'll find the legend "Canadian Home Video Rating".

- At the central-lower back you'll find printed either "Distributed Exclusively in Canada by" or "Printed in Canada"

The US releases circulating in Canada have small stickers glued to the clear plastic with the Canadian rating logo and distribution information overlapping the original US cover art.

This method is not the most accurate way to tell if its a Canadian release as Sony, Warner, Paramount, Fox, and some Disney releases in the US include both the US rating and the Canadian rating on the back.

Ferrari Fan · 07-26-2009, 02:21 AM

I do have a few HD dvd's with bi-lingual ( French & English ) and they are very good. Now if those are exact copies of what was released in the USA, but with just different covers it does not matter to me.

Currently, I'm desperatley wanting to get Outlander and After The Sunset on Blu ray, but unfortunally they are released by Alliance. And from just about everything I've read about Alliance, they f@%k up just about anything the put their hands on.

Edawg72 · 07-26-2009, 09:21 PM

I got rid of my Sin City (Alliance)and got the superior U.S. version of it. I think the Canadian version is somewhat frowned upon here. Now I'm listing the Alliance version on eBay.

Sheba · 07-26-2009, 11:05 PM

Is there a site that list Canadian only released blu ray? I'm just curious b/c I've never knew there was any differences--I just thought when US releases were done for movies it was always the same for Canada too.

07-01-2009, 08:57 PM	#1
donaldheil Active Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Blu-ray collection:539 Blu-ray reviews: 58	People from the US: what's your opinion on Canadian Blu-rays? I haven't bought a canadian blu-ray yet, but I think it's time to give it some thought, since 2 interesting titles (The Cell and The Others) are coming out. So I want to know, how is your opinion on Canadian BD's? Have you had good experiences buying them BD's ?

Similar Threads
thread	Forum	Thread Starter	Replies	Last Post
Are US and Canadian Blu Rays the same?	Blu-ray Movies - North America	xSublime216x	15	10-06-2017 10:11 PM
Two Canadian Blu-rays for House of the Devil?	Feedback Forum	OrlandoEastwood	3	02-18-2010 03:10 AM
Question of Canadian Blu-rays	Canada	RevolveR72	2	11-30-2009 12:39 PM
Canadian Blu-Rays	Canadian Deals	krisstivers	1	06-14-2009 01:30 PM
Thats just my opinion (people sayin bad stuff about blu ray)	Blu-ray Technology and Future Technology	beyondHighDef	10	04-10-2007 05:07 PM

07-01-2009, 09:22 PM	#2
donaldheil Active Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Blu-ray collection:539 Blu-ray reviews: 58	Anybody, please?

07-01-2009, 09:26 PM	#3
Blu-Benny Michael Bay's #1 Fan Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Wisconsin Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:552 DVD collection:108 Trading Score:138	i bought fanboys from canada, i'm really happy w/it.

07-01-2009, 09:26 PM	#4
jc480 Power Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Detroit, MI Home Theater Gallery:28 4K collection:22 Blu-ray collection:747 DVD collection:10 Digital collection:882 Prime collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:15	I don't speak Canadian so I can't help you, sorry : (

07-01-2009, 10:21 PM	#5
Zen_Amako Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Northern VA, USA 4K collection:255 Blu-ray collection:659 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:13	If you're talking about the Alliance titles that are currently exclusive to Canada (like The Cell and The Others), the quality has been hit and miss. They don't come with any extras, and a few titles have been in the wrong aspect ratio and/or 1080i. On the other hand, the prices are quite reasonable. The best thing to do is to do some research before ordering any of these discs. Here are some thoughts on the Canadian titles I own: A Nightmare on Elm Street - Has noticeable DNR, but still looks pretty good. Requiem for a Dream - Looks average, but I think it probably looks the way it was intended. The DVD has a lot of extras that you don't get here. Freddy vs. Jason/Sin City - Very good PQ, but the U.S. releases are the way to go now since the Canadian discs are bare bones. D.O.A. - Looks good, although the intentional filtering means the picture isn't as detailed as it could be. From Dusk Till Dawn - Looks great, no complaints, really.

07-02-2009, 05:10 AM	#7
donaldheil Active Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Blu-ray collection:539 Blu-ray reviews: 58	Thanks everybody for your help. It looks like those Canadian BD's deserve a chance. I think I'm going to get at least one of the titles, and see by myself how it goes.

07-02-2009, 06:24 AM	#8
Exist2Inspire Special Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:258 Blu-ray collection:1510 DVD collection:441 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:6	The Illusionist --> Amazing transfer, but no special features Good Will Hunting --> I think the picture is awesome. Might want to hold out, as Disney should be bringing out the US disc in '09

07-02-2009, 01:17 PM	#9
benricci Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1	None of the Canadian blu-rays I'm interested in have any extras. I'll just wait for US releases instead of these barebones discs.

07-05-2009, 02:46 PM	#11
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	I haven't bought a Canadian BD. Alliance is to inconsistent with their quality, and almost none of their releases have extras.

07-05-2009, 05:25 PM	#12
SethRex Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2009 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:7 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:127	I have the Canadian Dead Or Alive and I'm loving it. Picture looks GREAT, audio is as well. Great purchase.

07-13-2009, 08:56 AM	#13
blurayjunkie Power Member Member since:Jul 2009 4K collection:86 Blu-ray collection:590 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	What's the diffirence between a Canadian Blu-Ray and a US one other then french added? How Can I tell the diffirence

07-13-2009, 10:57 AM	#14
singhcr Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Apple Valley, MN Home Theater Gallery:11 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:26 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:42	The only Canadian releases that I have are Ronin (actually cheaper to get to the US from Amazon.ca than buying the US version on Amazon.com even though the discs are identical) and Good Will Hunting, which has exceptional PQ and a nice DTS-HD MA track. I wasn't concerned with extras and can live with the French/English spine art, so it will be a keeper for me even after the US release, whenever that is.

07-25-2009, 05:15 PM	#16
amigou Junior Member Member since:Jun 2009	How can you tell if it's a Canadian market BD by looking at the case if there's no French wording: - There's a Canadian rating logo printed at the left-lower back cover art location (a colored shape enclosed in a white circle). Inside the white circle you'll find the legend "Canadian Home Video Rating". - At the central-lower back you'll find printed either "Distributed Exclusively in Canada by" or "Printed in Canada" The US releases circulating in Canada have small stickers glued to the clear plastic with the Canadian rating logo and distribution information overlapping the original US cover art.

07-26-2009, 02:21 AM	#18
Ferrari Fan Senior Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:San Diego, CA. Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:63	I do have a few HD dvd's with bi-lingual ( French & English ) and they are very good. Now if those are exact copies of what was released in the USA, but with just different covers it does not matter to me. Currently, I'm desperatley wanting to get Outlander and After The Sunset on Blu ray, but unfortunally they are released by Alliance. And from just about everything I've read about Alliance, they f@%k up just about anything the put their hands on.

07-26-2009, 09:21 PM	#19
Edawg72 Senior Member Member since:Mar 2009 Location:San Diego Blu-ray collection:1400 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:22	I got rid of my Sin City (Alliance)and got the superior U.S. version of it. I think the Canadian version is somewhat frowned upon here. Now I'm listing the Alliance version on eBay.

07-26-2009, 11:05 PM	#20
Sheba Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:NC Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:27	Is there a site that list Canadian only released blu ray? I'm just curious b/c I've never knew there was any differences--I just thought when US releases were done for movies it was always the same for Canada too.

Best Blu-ray Movie Deals