Raging Phoenix - Thailand - Blu-ray Forum

AnimeOnBlu · 10-10-2009, 12:50 AM

Release by Showbox Entertainment

Release Date: Unknown

Specs (Not Final):

Quote:

Video: 1080p
Audio: Thai 5.1
Subtitles: English
BD: Unknown
Extras: Unknown, PAL (?)

Second movie starring JeeJa Yanin (of Chocolate fame). Directed by Rachane Limtrakul and produced by Prachaya Pinkaew.

English Subtitled Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejM7ZCEzs5A

Funktion · 10-10-2009, 01:30 PM

It's unbelievable how some labels keep insisting on lossy audio tracks.
And Showbox is definitely the worse offender. Their releases are the pure definition of mediocre: single layer 25GB discs with lossy audio tracks. It's especially upsetting when most of the films they release have great releases in Hong Kong and the US (with dual layer discs and lossless audio tracks, in some of the cases 7.1). Unfortunately some of those releases are region A locked, and my player is region B, so I'm missing out on some films because I'm not buying any more of Showbox releases when I know it's an inferior product and elsewhere there's a much better release.

I own quite a few of their releases, but I always thought the lossy situation was only for their first releases, while they were getting the hang of the BD format. A couple of years later, it's still the same thing.

AnimeOnBlu · 10-10-2009, 11:55 PM

Well Chocolate had Thai DTS-HD MA 5.1. I am hopeful this will as well.

Funktion · 10-11-2009, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnimeOnBlu

Well Chocolate had Thai DTS-HD MA 5.1. I am hopeful this will as well.

Hopefully that will be the case.

Either way I'll get this disc. I was unaware of this film until you posted the trailer, but I enjoyed seeing JeeJa Yanin on Chocolate, so I want to check out her new film.

Speaking of Showbox: AnimeOnBlu, do you have any info about their upcoming BD release of Ichi the Killer? I would love to have this film uncut on BD, but unfortunately I don't think the BBFC will let it go without cuts. I've been checking the BBFC website hoping to see info on a resubmission, but none so far appeared.

AnimeOnBlu · 10-11-2009, 03:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Funktion

Speaking of Showbox: AnimeOnBlu, do you have any info about their upcoming BD release of Ichi the Killer? I would love to have this film uncut on BD, but unfortunately I don't think the BBFC will let it go without cuts. I've been checking the BBFC website hoping to see info on a resubmission, but none so far appeared.

To be honest, I am not sure. After reading why the DVD was cut, it sounds like something that could remain cut unfortunately. The other option would be the US version if it is Region Free as I cannot see that one being cut.

Sky_Captain · 10-11-2009, 08:37 PM

I loved Chocolate, but this looks like sh!t.

AnimeOnBlu · 03-03-2010, 05:25 PM

http://cine-asia.co.uk/Raging-Phoenix-Blu-Ray-DVD/126/
http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releas...g-phoenix.html

Looks like it is finally coming out on April 12. No specs posted yet.

TokyoLee · 04-07-2010, 09:11 PM

Will this have a US release? or no

pro-bassoonist · 04-07-2010, 09:15 PM

Good afternoon,

I don't believe there are any preliminary plans for a U.S. release yet.

Pro-B

TokyoLee · 04-07-2010, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

Good afternoon,

I don't believe there are any preliminary plans for a U.S. release yet.

Pro-B

Alright Thanks,ill just order it from Amazon.co.uk

ces18769 · 04-08-2010, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TokyoLee

Alright Thanks,ill just order it from Amazon.co.uk

how much was it in dollars?

pro-bassoonist · 04-08-2010, 01:57 AM

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Ragin...Blu-ray/10369/

convert the price here:

http://www.xe.com

(remember that the actual price would be lower after VAT is removed)

Pro-B

TokyoLee · 04-09-2010, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ces18769

how much was it in dollars?

With S/H its $25.14 Thats too much,
Amazon.co.uk has Mission Impossible Trilogy for the same price.
I'll wait for US release or just buy a $10 Dvd copy till US release

xradman · 05-25-2010, 01:52 PM

This was all style, no substance. I have to say I've never seen breakdancing drunken Muay Thai before this. I've also never seen martial arts fighters on stilts. The background goes from deserted ghost town to ruins by the beach with no explanation. The fights are pretty. The PQ is very nice and audio is loud and lossless.

Video: 1080p24 AVC encoded 1.78:1
Audio: Thai dts HD MA 5.1
Subtitles: English
Extras: Trailers and featurette

Get it for the fights, but not for anything else.

Leterface · 05-26-2010, 01:18 PM

I will first check out the film before purchase. But if I like the film enough I will surely buy it on BD! Also I'm happy to hear that the PQ is good!

Leterface · 06-04-2010, 10:01 AM

Ok I watched this film yesterday. I had low expectations based on the reviews and because I had never before seen the actresses films. Jija Yanin is a great actor and I love her personality! Eventually I liked the film quite much. Yeah maby the film should have been some 20 minutes shorter, they could have cut some of the fighting scenes. Even if the fighting scenes were good, I think quite many of them were too repetative.

I was surprised this film had a quite good story plot in the end IMO. Speaking of the ending - this might be a film for not so much repeat value. But based on both the films quality (and Jija) and the BD's PQ I will buy this BD when the price falls down just a bit.

zombivish · 04-11-2011, 06:09 PM

Anyone know how does this compares to the US bluray? The prices are about the same but the UK disc seemed to have a better review (a whole point difference in the PQ) though from the write ups it seems more like the reviewer of the US disc just didn't like the style of the film.

05-25-2010, 01:52 PM	#14
xradman Power Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Northern VA SteelBooks™ Owned : 341 Home Theater Gallery:11 Blu-ray collection:356 Blu-ray reviews:20 Trading Score:22	This was all style, no substance. I have to say I've never seen breakdancing drunken Muay Thai before this. I've also never seen martial arts fighters on stilts. The background goes from deserted ghost town to ruins by the beach with no explanation. The fights are pretty. The PQ is very nice and audio is loud and lossless. Video: 1080p24 AVC encoded 1.78:1 Audio: Thai dts HD MA 5.1 Subtitles: English Extras: Trailers and featurette Get it for the fights, but not for anything else. Last edited by xradman; 05-25-2010 at 01:54 PM.

06-04-2010, 10:01 AM	#16
Leterface Power Member Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:92 Blu-ray reviews:1	Ok I watched this film yesterday. I had low expectations based on the reviews and because I had never before seen the actresses films. Jija Yanin is a great actor and I love her personality! Eventually I liked the film quite much. Yeah maby the film should have been some 20 minutes shorter, they could have cut some of the fighting scenes. Even if the fighting scenes were good, I think quite many of them were too repetative. I was surprised this film had a quite good story plot in the end IMO. Speaking of the ending - this might be a film for not so much repeat value. But based on both the films quality (and Jija) and the BD's PQ I will buy this BD when the price falls down just a bit. Last edited by Leterface; 06-04-2010 at 10:08 AM.

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10-10-2009, 01:30 PM	#2
Funktion Power Member Member since:Feb 2009 Trading Score:1	It's unbelievable how some labels keep insisting on lossy audio tracks. And Showbox is definitely the worse offender. Their releases are the pure definition of mediocre: single layer 25GB discs with lossy audio tracks. It's especially upsetting when most of the films they release have great releases in Hong Kong and the US (with dual layer discs and lossless audio tracks, in some of the cases 7.1). Unfortunately some of those releases are region A locked, and my player is region B, so I'm missing out on some films because I'm not buying any more of Showbox releases when I know it's an inferior product and elsewhere there's a much better release. I own quite a few of their releases, but I always thought the lossy situation was only for their first releases, while they were getting the hang of the BD format. A couple of years later, it's still the same thing.

10-10-2009, 11:55 PM	#3
AnimeOnBlu Contributor Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:1	Well Chocolate had Thai DTS-HD MA 5.1. I am hopeful this will as well.

10-11-2009, 08:37 PM	#6
Sky_Captain Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:17	I loved Chocolate, but this looks like sh!t.

03-03-2010, 05:25 PM	#7
AnimeOnBlu Contributor Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:1	http://cine-asia.co.uk/Raging-Phoenix-Blu-Ray-DVD/126/ http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releas...g-phoenix.html Looks like it is finally coming out on April 12. No specs posted yet.

04-07-2010, 09:11 PM	#8
TokyoLee Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2009 Location:New York Blu-ray collection:141 DVD collection:36 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:9	Will this have a US release? or no

04-07-2010, 09:15 PM	#9
pro-bassoonist Blu-ray reviewer Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:X Home Theater Gallery:47 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:23	Good afternoon, I don't believe there are any preliminary plans for a U.S. release yet. Pro-B

04-08-2010, 01:57 AM	#12
pro-bassoonist Blu-ray reviewer Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:X Home Theater Gallery:47 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:23	https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Ragin...Blu-ray/10369/ convert the price here: http://www.xe.com (remember that the actual price would be lower after VAT is removed) Pro-B

05-26-2010, 01:18 PM	#15
Leterface Power Member Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:92 Blu-ray reviews:1	I will first check out the film before purchase. But if I like the film enough I will surely buy it on BD! Also I'm happy to hear that the PQ is good!

04-11-2011, 06:09 PM	#17
zombivish Active Member Member since:Feb 2010 Blu-ray collection:64	Anyone know how does this compares to the US bluray? The prices are about the same but the UK disc seemed to have a better review (a whole point difference in the PQ) though from the write ups it seems more like the reviewer of the US disc just didn't like the style of the film.

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