Les rivières pourpres 2 - Blu-ray Forum

pro-bassoonist · 05-14-2009, 04:44 AM

Studio Canal are set to release Olivier Dahan's Les rivières pourpres 2 a.k.a The Crimson Rivers 2 (Angels of the Apocalypse) on September 22 in Gallic territories.

David Nusair:

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Crimson Rivers II: Angels of the Apocalypse ultimately fares a whole lot worse than its convoluted yet engaging predecessor, with screenwriter Luc Besson offering up a plot that grows more and more impenetrable as the movie unfolds - which effectively ensures that the few positive elements within the proceedings are eventually rendered moot. Besson's attempts at replicating the labyrinthine nature of the first film's epic sensibilities generally fall completely flat, as the viewer's efforts at embracing the admittedly out-there storyline are consistently thwarted by a script that often seems confusing merely for the sake of being confusing. The movie - which follows Jean Reno's Chief Inspector Pierre Niemans as he's once again paired with rule-breaking cop Reda (Benoit Magimel, picking up where Vincent Cassel left off) in an effort to solve a mysterious case with religious overtones - has been punctuated with a number of engrossing, downright thrilling action sequences, with director Olivier Dahan's penchant for over-the-top visuals certainly elevating one's interest on an all-too-periodic basis (highlights include a spectacular foot chase and a tense showdown inside a supermarket). In the end, however, Crimson Rivers II: Angels of the Apocalypse's relentlessly baffling modus operandi cements its place as a hopelessly muddled and downright interminable mess.

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OrlandoEastwood · 05-14-2009, 04:47 AM

Sweet. I loved the first film, second film was ok.

Kynch · 08-15-2009, 11:06 PM

Here's the artwork:

Xboxbydegrees · 08-16-2009, 08:39 PM

English subtitles or track?

Happy_Evil_Dude · 09-05-2009, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Kynch

Here's the artwork:

Yuck the DVD packaging was so much superior...I guess I'll stick with my DVD:

OrlandoEastwood · 09-05-2009, 05:10 PM

They used the poster for the cover.

Happy_Evil_Dude · 09-05-2009, 05:24 PM

^It's not just the artwork (though I hate the little blue circles on the sides), but how the set opens. The DVD is a beautiful...um...digibook I guess, with a transparent slip-on, that first opens up like a window and then unfolds as can be seen in the picture, revealing the discs.

sokh1985 · 09-16-2009, 08:02 AM

I just realized something: I was going to preorder it on amazon, but I've seen that this sequel is a Studio Canal and not a Gaumont release, so it might be region locked

sokh1985 · 09-22-2009, 12:53 PM

I still had that stupid reflex to order but was able to cancel in time.
If anyone is buying it, please let me know if it's region B only.

morganb · 09-23-2009, 03:26 AM

I saw this movie in Paris at a sneak preview with Benoit Magimel and Jean Reno present for a Q and A afterwards. As much as I enjoyed the first movie, I thought this sequel to be so poor that I felt uncomfortable for the actors!

zardoz · 09-23-2009, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by morganb

I saw this movie in Paris at a sneak preview with Benoit Magimel and Jean Reno present for a Q and A afterwards. As much as I enjoyed the first movie, I thought this sequel to be so poor that I felt uncomfortable for the actors!

+1

one of the worst sequel ever

PanaPlasma · 10-24-2009, 09:32 PM

Crimson Rivers II blu-ray review in French magazine:

Picture quality: 3/10 !!!!!
Audio Quality: 9/10

Sounds disappointing.

Kynch · 10-24-2009, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by PanaPlasma

Crimson Rivers II blu-ray review in French magazine:

Picture quality: 3/10 !!!!!
Audio Quality: 9/10

Sounds disappointing.

Dunno if you were refering to this review, but it had the same scores: http://www.dvdrama.com/rw_fiche-11826-.php.

Homerx · 10-26-2009, 12:46 PM

I have this on order Jumped the gun a bit as I figured it came from the same disributior. but its SC and has no english subs..
I shall see what the Ps3 does when i get it..

also have the new OSS 117 coming.loved the first

OrlandoEastwood · 11-06-2009, 09:24 AM

Was this ever confirmed to be Region B locked?

Homerx · 11-06-2009, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by OrlandoEastwood

Was this ever confirmed to be Region B locked?

Yep Its locked. got it the other day and comes up locked on the PS3.
I'll have to get the DVD for now atlest till I get a region free player or a region free version comes.

10-24-2009, 09:32 PM	#12
PanaPlasma Active Member Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Belgium Blu-ray collection:187	... Crimson Rivers II blu-ray review in French magazine: Picture quality: 3/10 !!!!! Audio Quality: 9/10 Sounds disappointing.

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05-14-2009, 04:47 AM	#2
OrlandoEastwood Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:R-Point Blu-ray reviews:86 Trading Score:24	Sweet. I loved the first film, second film was ok.

08-15-2009, 11:06 PM	#3
Kynch Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:UK Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:60	Here's the artwork:

08-16-2009, 08:39 PM	#4
Xboxbydegrees Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2007 Location:N.E. Ohio Blu-ray collection:56 Trading Score:181	English subtitles or track?

09-05-2009, 05:10 PM	#6
OrlandoEastwood Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:R-Point Blu-ray reviews:86 Trading Score:24	They used the poster for the cover.

09-05-2009, 05:24 PM	#7
Happy_Evil_Dude Senior Member Top contributor Member since:May 2009 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:138 Blu-ray reviews:3	^It's not just the artwork (though I hate the little blue circles on the sides), but how the set opens. The DVD is a beautiful...um...digibook I guess, with a transparent slip-on, that first opens up like a window and then unfolds as can be seen in the picture, revealing the discs.

09-16-2009, 08:02 AM	#8
sokh1985 Active Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Angers, France 4K collection:319 Blu-ray collection:850 Blu-ray reviews:24	I just realized something: I was going to preorder it on amazon, but I've seen that this sequel is a Studio Canal and not a Gaumont release, so it might be region locked

09-22-2009, 12:53 PM	#9
sokh1985 Active Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Angers, France 4K collection:319 Blu-ray collection:850 Blu-ray reviews:24	I still had that stupid reflex to order but was able to cancel in time. If anyone is buying it, please let me know if it's region B only.

09-23-2009, 03:26 AM	#10
morganb Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Dallas, Texas	I saw this movie in Paris at a sneak preview with Benoit Magimel and Jean Reno present for a Q and A afterwards. As much as I enjoyed the first movie, I thought this sequel to be so poor that I felt uncomfortable for the actors!

10-26-2009, 12:46 PM	#14
Homerx Member Member since:Oct 2009	I have this on order Jumped the gun a bit as I figured it came from the same disributior. but its SC and has no english subs.. I shall see what the Ps3 does when i get it.. also have the new OSS 117 coming.loved the first

11-06-2009, 09:24 AM	#15
OrlandoEastwood Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:R-Point Blu-ray reviews:86 Trading Score:24	Was this ever confirmed to be Region B locked?

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