Elite Squad 1 or 2 coming out February 14th 2012? Review - Blu-ray Forum

AranhaHunter · 01-27-2009, 06:01 AM

Elite Squad: The Enemy Within Blu-ray Feb 14, 2012

Elite Squad: The Enemy Within Blu-ray Review

Well seems like it's out in the UK and the review is also very nice for the PQ and AQ of it. I loved the movie and would purchase it immediately, Amazon.com is saying the manufacturer has discontinued it. The DVD version of the movie is already out....Please tell me there are still plans to bring this movie out in the US, I would import it but it won't play on my PS3 as it's a different region. Any info?

pro-bassoonist · 01-27-2009, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by AranhaHunter

Well seems like it's out in the UK and the review is also very nice for the PQ and AQ of it. I loved the movie and would purchase it immediately, Amazon.com is saying the manufacturer has discontinued it. The DVD version of the movie is already out....Please tell me there are still plans to bring this movie out in the US, I would import it but it won't play on my PS3 as it's a different region. Any info?

Unfortunately, a US Blu-ray release isn't planned and the Optimum disc is indeed the only one currently available on the market. As I noted in the review, it is also Region-B "locked" so it will not play in your US PS3 or SA.

Pro-B

AranhaHunter · 01-27-2009, 01:41 PM

That really sucks, is there any reason why the US release was canceled? I mean Weistein released the DVD on October 28, 2008....:/ To make matters worse I can't find it released in Brazil as that would be the same region as the US. Hopefully this is just a case of Weinstein being lazy with their Blu release (known to happen).

pro-bassoonist · 01-27-2009, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by AranhaHunter

That really sucks, is there any reason why the US release was canceled? I mean Weistein released the DVD on October 28, 2008....

Actually, a US release was never planned. The disc that you see on Amazon's US site is Optimum's BD and it was incorrectly labeled upcoming US release. To sum it all up, Elite Squad isn't coming to the US for the same reason Eden Lake, isn't - Weinstein's decision.

Pro-B

JunkBoy · 01-28-2009, 02:15 AM

WOW! There's just something wrong when a movie this good does not come out here in the states! I've been patiently waiting for news of the eventual BD, region A release of this bad boy and this news plain sucks!

Man, this movie is an absolute gem that kicked my a s s when I first saw it! Knew nothing about this film other than the synopsis on the netflix sleeve...came away as one of my fave flicks that I watched last year. I was really hoping to get this on Blu...too bad it won't see the light of day here. Very intense film that's a must see/belongs at the top of your que for any and all movie fans.

Deciazulado · 10-20-2011, 08:57 PM

Elite Squad: The Enemy Within Blu-ray

Dubstar · 10-20-2011, 09:15 PM

and in similar news, 'Elite Squad 2' gets it US theatrical release next month.

Pyoko · 10-20-2011, 10:28 PM

Still haven't gotten around to picking up the UK release despite it being pretty cheap. Now I think I'll wait to see if the US release might be a bit better. I have Dr. Horrible and The Secret of Kells from New Video Group, and I was impressed by them, they are both excellent from a technical point of view.

Todd_Gaines · 10-20-2011, 10:40 PM

wow best news of the day. Finally one of the best films ever on BD in the US. I was going to import the HK version since I am not region free yet. Now I will wait & hopefully we will have an Elite Squad 2 release on BD sometime next year as well.

Kakihara · 10-21-2011, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Todd_Gaines

wow best news of the day. Finally one of the best films ever on BD in the US. I was going to import the HK version since I am not region free yet. Now I will wait & hopefully we will have an Elite Squad 2 release on BD sometime next year as well.

Yeah, this is great news, and this has to mean that Elite Squad 2 will make a US BD release soon after. If you haven't seen that one, it's actually even better than part 1, which is a masterpiece in its own right.

RadioEar · 10-21-2011, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Kakihara

Yeah, this is great news, and this has to mean that Elite Squad 2 will make a US BD release soon after. If you haven't seen that one, it's actually even better than part 1, which is a masterpiece in its own right.

Yes Kakihara,
Definitely Elite Squad 2 is much better. I think I'll wait for the reviews on this first one and the hopefully the will release a combo for this two movies next year also, which I would like to get. Otherwise I'll buy them separately, both are really good movies. (I even enjoyed them better than 'City Of God')
Cheers

JunkBoy · 10-21-2011, 05:18 AM

This news just made my night!! Can't wait for it...and can't wait to feast my eyes on part 2!!

Kakihara · 12-29-2011, 06:33 PM

Months ago, this website posted news of Elite Squad coming out on BD on 02/14/12 and I immediately pre-ordered it on Amazon, relieved that I didn't have to import it from HK. However, I just noticed that despite my preorder stating Elite Squad, clicking on the link takes me to Elite Squad: The Enemy Within product information and reviews, and that's the title of the sequel. The main heading on the page simply states Elite Squad but has a pic and information of the sequel so it's confusing as to which part is being released in the U.S. I love the sequel even more than the brilliant first one but I need to know which is actually being released. I sent an e-mail to New Video Group, the studio releasing the BD but haven't received a response yet. Do any of you know?

Kakihara · 12-29-2011, 11:18 PM

anyone?

Sky_Captain · 12-29-2011, 11:32 PM

I've heard it's the sequel, but don't quote me on it, I read it on here somewhere.

pro-bassoonist · 12-30-2011, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Kakihara

anyone?

Kakihara,

The initial info that went out was for the original. However, what is being released in February is the second film. The error is with Amazon because they had two separate listings, and they appear to have been merged now.

Pro-B

yankeejohn · 01-04-2012, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

Kakihara,

The initial info that went out was for the original. However, what is being released in February is the second film. The error is with Amazon because they had two separate listings, and they appear to have been merged now.

Pro-B

Yeah I do a review podcast and am in contact with people at New Video's press dept. Only Elite Squad: The Enemy Within is being released.

Kakihara · 02-13-2012, 04:52 AM

Looks like I'm going to cancel this preorder and get the region free UK release because this one doesn't have the OAR. It was filmed to be screened at 1.85:1 and this release has opened it up a little at 1.78:1. I want the director's intent. In addition, the U.S. release doesn't have the trailer while the UK does PLUS the same "making of" documentary. Wish I knew alot earlier, though, but I'm glad the U.S. Elite Squad: The Enemy Within Blu-ray Review has been posted already.

masashikun · 02-18-2012, 07:05 PM

Can anyone confirm whether the US disc is region A locked? I live in Europe but I'd like to have the US disc for the documentary. Also, are the subtitles burned in or are you also able to turn them off?

monque · 02-19-2012, 05:03 AM

Just finished watching Elite Squad : The Enemy Within...Wow, what a great movie. I hope Elite Squad 1 is not too far behind from being released.

01-27-2009, 06:01 AM	#1
AranhaHunter Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Trading Score:1	Elite Squad 1 or 2 coming out February 14th 2012? Review Elite Squad: The Enemy Within Blu-ray Feb 14, 2012 Elite Squad: The Enemy Within Blu-ray Review Well seems like it's out in the UK and the review is also very nice for the PQ and AQ of it. I loved the movie and would purchase it immediately, Amazon.com is saying the manufacturer has discontinued it. The DVD version of the movie is already out....Please tell me there are still plans to bring this movie out in the US, I would import it but it won't play on my PS3 as it's a different region. Any info? Last edited by Deciazulado; 02-13-2012 at 08:31 PM.

10-20-2011, 08:57 PM	#6
Deciazulado Site Manager Top contributor Member since:Aug 2006 Location:USiberia Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:1159 Blu-ray collection:7041 DVD collection:4040	pre-order Feb 14, 2012 Elite Squad: The Enemy Within Blu-ray

12-29-2011, 06:33 PM	#13
Kakihara Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Location:San Francisco Bay Area 4K collection:216 Blu-ray collection:1039	Elite Squad 1 or 2 coming out February 14th 2012? Months ago, this website posted news of Elite Squad coming out on BD on 02/14/12 and I immediately pre-ordered it on Amazon, relieved that I didn't have to import it from HK. However, I just noticed that despite my preorder stating Elite Squad, clicking on the link takes me to Elite Squad: The Enemy Within product information and reviews, and that's the title of the sequel. The main heading on the page simply states Elite Squad but has a pic and information of the sequel so it's confusing as to which part is being released in the U.S. I love the sequel even more than the brilliant first one but I need to know which is actually being released. I sent an e-mail to New Video Group, the studio releasing the BD but haven't received a response yet. Do any of you know?

01-27-2009, 01:41 PM	#3
AranhaHunter Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Trading Score:1	That really sucks, is there any reason why the US release was canceled? I mean Weistein released the DVD on October 28, 2008....:/ To make matters worse I can't find it released in Brazil as that would be the same region as the US. Hopefully this is just a case of Weinstein being lazy with their Blu release (known to happen).

01-28-2009, 02:15 AM	#5
JunkBoy Active Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:San Diego Home Theater Gallery:38 Blu-ray collection:404	WOW! There's just something wrong when a movie this good does not come out here in the states! I've been patiently waiting for news of the eventual BD, region A release of this bad boy and this news plain sucks! Man, this movie is an absolute gem that kicked my a s s when I first saw it! Knew nothing about this film other than the synopsis on the netflix sleeve...came away as one of my fave flicks that I watched last year. I was really hoping to get this on Blu...too bad it won't see the light of day here. Very intense film that's a must see/belongs at the top of your que for any and all movie fans.

10-20-2011, 09:15 PM	#7
Dubstar Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:down at Fraggle Rock Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:201 Blu-ray collection:1953 DVD collection:304 MA collection:4 Digital collection:33 Trading Score:29	and in similar news, 'Elite Squad 2' gets it US theatrical release next month.

10-20-2011, 10:28 PM	#8
Pyoko Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 4K collection:151 Blu-ray collection:722	Still haven't gotten around to picking up the UK release despite it being pretty cheap. Now I think I'll wait to see if the US release might be a bit better. I have Dr. Horrible and The Secret of Kells from New Video Group, and I was impressed by them, they are both excellent from a technical point of view.

10-20-2011, 10:40 PM	#9
Todd_Gaines Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Letterboxd Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:863 DVD collection:96 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:133	wow best news of the day. Finally one of the best films ever on BD in the US. I was going to import the HK version since I am not region free yet. Now I will wait & hopefully we will have an Elite Squad 2 release on BD sometime next year as well.

10-21-2011, 05:18 AM	#12
JunkBoy Active Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:San Diego Home Theater Gallery:38 Blu-ray collection:404	This news just made my night!! Can't wait for it...and can't wait to feast my eyes on part 2!!

12-29-2011, 11:18 PM	#14
Kakihara Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Location:San Francisco Bay Area 4K collection:216 Blu-ray collection:1039	anyone?

12-29-2011, 11:32 PM	#15
Sky_Captain Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:17	I've heard it's the sequel, but don't quote me on it, I read it on here somewhere.

02-13-2012, 04:52 AM	#18
Kakihara Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Location:San Francisco Bay Area 4K collection:216 Blu-ray collection:1039	Looks like I'm going to cancel this preorder and get the region free UK release because this one doesn't have the OAR. It was filmed to be screened at 1.85:1 and this release has opened it up a little at 1.78:1. I want the director's intent. In addition, the U.S. release doesn't have the trailer while the UK does PLUS the same "making of" documentary. Wish I knew alot earlier, though, but I'm glad the U.S. Elite Squad: The Enemy Within Blu-ray Review has been posted already.

02-18-2012, 07:05 PM	#19
masashikun New Member Member since:Jan 2011 Location:The Netherlands	Can anyone confirm whether the US disc is region A locked? I live in Europe but I'd like to have the US disc for the documentary. Also, are the subtitles burned in or are you also able to turn them off?

02-19-2012, 05:03 AM	#20
monque Senior Member Member since:Sep 2009 4K collection:140 Blu-ray collection:1688 DVD collection:151	Just finished watching Elite Squad : The Enemy Within...Wow, what a great movie. I hope Elite Squad 1 is not too far behind from being released.

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