What BDs are woth importing? - Blu-ray Forum

plenipote · 12-27-2008, 04:45 PM

Hey guys, this is the first time I start, or attempt to start, a new thread, so if I am doing it in the wrong place, please let me know.
I have read alot about people importing certain titles from either the UK, Germany, France, etc.
I often take a look at some of these titles, and alot of times, I like the cover art better than the US release, or I hear that the PQ/AQ is better in those version than the US release.
I'm wondering if anyone has compiled a list, or has a link to a list, of BD titles that would be worth importing over their US counterparts? I'm not too worried about the cost to import them, because superior PQ/AQ would probably be worth it.
Let me know if you know of any specific titles yo feel are import-worthy, and from where, or if you know of somewhere someone has already compiled such a list.
Thanks.

Kynch · 12-27-2008, 04:46 PM

I forgot to say: welcome. ^^

You can start here: http://www.releaselists.com/BLURAYIn...lReleased.html

DeeEmEcks · 12-27-2008, 06:31 PM

Terminator 2, and Total Recall from UK (optimum) look great to me, and all I have heard is how terrible the lionsgate US ones are.

1408 germany has the theatrical, which I personally wanted, but I don't think the PQ is better than the US release, as it is only okay for a newer movie.

The island looks GREAT, hostage looks pretty good, almost famous looks very good, and i have the lucky # slevin from the uk which is the same company as hostage, looks pretty good but I have not compared it to the US release.

Bone collector is a great PQ release, and Zodiac looks incredible, although im sure the US release will be the same.

plenipote · 12-27-2008, 06:42 PM

Thanks, that's the kind of recommendation I was looking for.
I will have to check out the titles you listed, see what's up.

GGX · 12-27-2008, 06:49 PM

The American Psycho Australian release by Sony is also better than the Domestic one put out by Lionsgate.

Zen_Amako · 12-27-2008, 07:34 PM

Here are some import titles I would recommend:

Canada

Sin City
A Nightmare on Elm Street (some DNR)

Hong Kong

Secret
Sparrow
Days of Being Wild

Korea

Lust, Caution

UK

Batman (1989)
Batman Returns
Chocolate
The Island
Sweeney Todd (steelbook)
Ashes of Time Redux (coming soon)

The Netherlands

Pulp Fiction (some DNR)

Japan

Trainspotting
Avalon (Oshii)

GGX · 12-27-2008, 07:37 PM

Goonies is also a nice UK release.

JJ · 12-27-2008, 07:39 PM

Sin City, Days of Glory...umm....

JamesKurtovich · 12-27-2008, 07:40 PM

Planet Earth from Amazon.co.uk.

GOAT · 12-27-2008, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JamesKurtovich

Planet Earth from Amazon.co.uk.

YES

plenipote · 12-28-2008, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JamesKurtovich

Planet Earth from Amazon.co.uk.

I am about to place my order for this title, I've heard and read many good things about it, and at that price, you just can't beat it!

Tyrant2049 · 12-28-2008, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JamesKurtovich

Planet Earth from Amazon.co.uk.

Mind my ignorance but what is the difference between this one and the BBC version I have that I got from Best Buy.

sfmarine · 12-28-2008, 05:37 PM

Same here..different narration?

djluis2k6 · 12-28-2008, 05:42 PM

Very simple.....any title you want.

FourToedStatue · 12-28-2008, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tyrant2049

Mind my ignorance but what is the difference between this one and the BBC version I have that I got from Best Buy.

I'd also like the to know the difference.

quirkmanly · 12-28-2008, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tyrant2049

Mind my ignorance but what is the difference between this one and the BBC version I have that I got from Best Buy.

Additional disc with making of featurettes for each of the 11 episodes of the series I believe.

Col. Zombie · 12-28-2008, 05:56 PM

I have a few imports that, IMHO, were well worth the cost (all region free).

U.K. - The Island, Predator 2

Dutch - Children of Men (only D.D. 5.1 but amazing PQ)

German - Running Scared (newer Paul Walker title)

Canada - Sin City

Mexico - Gladiator

bunkaroo · 12-28-2008, 06:06 PM

This is a good list regarding US releases and their international counterparts:

http://forums.highdefdigest.com/blu-...-releases.html

Blu350z · 12-28-2008, 06:52 PM

Thinking of getting The Tudors since I sti haven't seen a single release date or window for the US market.

Che · 12-28-2008, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Col.Zombie

Mexico - Gladiator

Where did you buy this? Can we get pics and specs? How is the PQ? extras? How much did it cost?

12-27-2008, 04:45 PM	#1
plenipote Senior Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:El Paso, Texas 4K collection:17 Blu-ray collection:676 DVD collection:22	What BDs are woth importing? Hey guys, this is the first time I start, or attempt to start, a new thread, so if I am doing it in the wrong place, please let me know. I have read alot about people importing certain titles from either the UK, Germany, France, etc. I often take a look at some of these titles, and alot of times, I like the cover art better than the US release, or I hear that the PQ/AQ is better in those version than the US release. I'm wondering if anyone has compiled a list, or has a link to a list, of BD titles that would be worth importing over their US counterparts? I'm not too worried about the cost to import them, because superior PQ/AQ would probably be worth it. Let me know if you know of any specific titles yo feel are import-worthy, and from where, or if you know of somewhere someone has already compiled such a list. Thanks.

12-27-2008, 04:46 PM	#2
Kynch Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:UK Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:60	I forgot to say: welcome. ^^ You can start here: http://www.releaselists.com/BLURAYIn...lReleased.html Last edited by Kynch; 12-27-2008 at 05:42 PM.

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DeeEmEcks Active Member Member since:Jun 2008 4K collection:868 Blu-ray collection:2706 DVD collection:107 Blu-ray reviews:1	Terminator 2, and Total Recall from UK (optimum) look great to me, and all I have heard is how terrible the lionsgate US ones are. 1408 germany has the theatrical, which I personally wanted, but I don't think the PQ is better than the US release, as it is only okay for a newer movie. The island looks GREAT, hostage looks pretty good, almost famous looks very good, and i have the lucky # slevin from the uk which is the same company as hostage, looks pretty good but I have not compared it to the US release. Bone collector is a great PQ release, and Zodiac looks incredible, although im sure the US release will be the same.

12-27-2008, 06:42 PM	#4
plenipote Senior Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:El Paso, Texas 4K collection:17 Blu-ray collection:676 DVD collection:22	Thanks, that's the kind of recommendation I was looking for. I will have to check out the titles you listed, see what's up.

12-27-2008, 06:49 PM	#5
GGX Banned Member since:Oct 2006 Location:Kentwood, Michigan Blu-ray collection:262 Trading Score:2	The American Psycho Australian release by Sony is also better than the Domestic one put out by Lionsgate.

12-27-2008, 07:34 PM	#6
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	Here are some import titles I would recommend: Canada Sin City A Nightmare on Elm Street (some DNR) Hong Kong Secret Sparrow Days of Being Wild Korea Lust, Caution UK Batman (1989) Batman Returns Chocolate The Island Sweeney Todd (steelbook) Ashes of Time Redux (coming soon) The Netherlands Pulp Fiction (some DNR) Japan Trainspotting Avalon (Oshii)

12-27-2008, 07:37 PM	#7
GGX Banned Member since:Oct 2006 Location:Kentwood, Michigan Blu-ray collection:262 Trading Score:2	Goonies is also a nice UK release.

12-27-2008, 07:39 PM	#8
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12-27-2008, 07:40 PM	#9
JamesKurtovich Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Alaska Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:229 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:2	Planet Earth from Amazon.co.uk.

12-28-2008, 05:37 PM	#13
sfmarine Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Swan Station aDdIcTeD 2 LOST PSN:U5MC51473 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:930 Blu-ray collection:2311 DVD collection:276 MA collection:461 Digital collection:492 iTunes collection:534 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:43	Same here..different narration?

12-28-2008, 05:42 PM	#14
djluis2k6 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007	Very simple.....any title you want.

12-28-2008, 05:56 PM	#17
Col. Zombie Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:I've gone into outer space to destroy another race. Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:51 Blu-ray collection:435	I have a few imports that, IMHO, were well worth the cost (all region free). U.K. - The Island, Predator 2 Dutch - Children of Men (only D.D. 5.1 but *amazing* PQ) German - Running Scared (newer Paul Walker title) Canada - Sin City Mexico - Gladiator

12-28-2008, 06:06 PM	#18
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12-28-2008, 06:52 PM	#19
Blu350z Power Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Berkeley, CA Blu-ray collection:150 Trading Score:13	Thinking of getting The Tudors since I sti haven't seen a single release date or window for the US market.

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