Author Topic: Asian DVDs (Read 72435 times)

sgc_wdi · « **Reply #150 on:** Dec 14, 2002 at 10:56 AM »

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Japanese Films:
Versus (Only R2 and PAL)
Audition (R1 version recommended)
Rashomon
Ran
Wasabi
Dark Water

I bought Audition (couldn't find R1), Dark Water, Wasabi, but couldn't find Versus... have search on a number of shops already...Ran and Rashomon DVDs I found have no english subtitles...

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Korean Films:
Musa (Out of stock, if u get a DVD be sure it has the limited edition print booklet inserted)
Volcano High (I suggest the MEGASTAR version)
JSA: Joint Security Area
Shiri (Get the DTS region 3 and not the all region DD5.1*old version)
My Wife is a Gangster

I bought all of these, and some other Korean films as well

Musa, not sure what version, looks like Korean version though, not sure if limited edition... I think my Shiri was the Korean version...

sgc_wdi · « **Reply #151 on:** Dec 15, 2002 at 08:49 PM »

I just watched Audition, R3 version, and couldn't get myself to like it... everyone seems to like it very much from reviews I've read, not sure if it's the version I've seen, or if it really wasn't my taste.

My father, brother, and sister all found it very dragging...

grandnagus · « **Reply #152 on:** Dec 17, 2002 at 06:16 PM »

Quote from: sgc_wdi on Dec 15, 2002 at 08:49 PM

I just watched Audition, R3 version, and couldn't get myself to like it... everyone seems to like it very much from reviews I've read, not sure if it's the version I've seen, or if it really wasn't my taste.

My father, brother, and sister all found it very dragging...

Same here, I feel asleep watching it, but the ending was really awesome

. I can still hear the bones getting cut until now. I think Audition is overhype.

Recommended Asian films:
Battle Royale
Sassy Girl
Shiri

bently · « **Reply #153 on:** Dec 19, 2002 at 12:59 AM »

Black Mask 2: City of Masks (2001) R1 is comming out on Dec. 31st

this was directed by Hong Kong action master Tsui Hark (Peking Opera Blues, Time and Tide) and fight is choreograped by Yuen Wo Ping (The Matrix)
but Jet li was replaced by Andy On as the black mask $:-\$ ,

is this movie worth getting, or should i just rent it?

sgc_wdi · « **Reply #154 on:** Dec 19, 2002 at 11:21 AM »

haven't heard much about Black Mask 2... maybe just rent it first... Black Mask isn't exactly a great film, so I wouldn't really bet on part 2 to be a good one, especially not much hype came out of it...

sgc_wdi · « **Reply #155 on:** Dec 19, 2002 at 11:24 AM »

I watched Volcano High the other day... found it just average, nice to see that Korean films are gaining ground... and that they can do respectable special effect sequences...

bury3 · « **Reply #156 on:** Dec 20, 2002 at 08:40 PM »

Quote from: sgc_wdi on Dec 05, 2002 at 10:51 AM

need help, which is a DVD buy and which is a VCD buy?

Japanese Films:
Versus
Audition
Rashomon
Ran
Wasabi
Dark Water

Korean Films:
Musa
Volcano High
JSA: Joint Security Area
Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance
Shiri
Friend
Barking Dogs Never Bite
Sorum
Three
Guns & Talks
Phone
Endless Love
Public Enemy
My Wife is a Gangster
2009 Lost Memories

Everything Xage said, plus 2009 LOST MEMORIES. Definitely DVD material. Great sound. Great visuals.
Get MY SASSY GIRL too. I saw this last week and I just fell in love with it. I might buy one myself.

Don't get THREE and WASABI. WHere are you getting these anyway? I've been wanting to get VERSUS.

sgc_wdi · « **Reply #157 on:** Dec 21, 2002 at 07:53 PM »

I did get 2009 Lost Memories... didn't get My Sassy Girl though... I didn't get Three as well, but I got Wasabi... I got these in Hong Kong...

Grandpoobah · « **Reply #158 on:** Dec 27, 2002 at 07:21 PM »

Just saw The Phone (available from your friendly abu) - I've been a fan of Asian films from some time now, but buying an original HK copy - sometimes hurts my pocket since I'm only after the film - sometimes the special features are rendered useless since there are no subtitles. Although these pirates should not be tolerated - I give them a pat on the back for releasing Asian films - something that you can't buy at Astrovision or any local DVD store. That way, my horizons are opened up a bit.

Before you order something from your favorite asian online store, take note that these titles are already "out there"

Recommended:
Volcano High
My Sassy Girl
Wasabi

Semi-Recommended:
A Man Called Hero - some crappy effects
The Phone
Guns & Talks
Bangkok Dangerous (plays only on my PC DVD player)
Jan Dara

sgc_wdi · « **Reply #159 on:** Dec 28, 2002 at 12:42 PM »

how was The Phone, is it good?

dongkhoi · « **Reply #160 on:** Dec 29, 2002 at 10:16 AM »

Quote from: sgc_wdi on Dec 28, 2002 at 12:42 PM

how was The Phone, is it good?

Personally i did not like The Phone, sayang lang oras mo.

sgc_wdi · « **Reply #161 on:** Dec 29, 2002 at 03:20 PM »

I see... notice ko nga a couple of highly raved movies in Korea, pero after watching them, parang nothing special naman...

Grandpoobah · « **Reply #162 on:** Dec 29, 2002 at 04:31 PM »

Phone was ok.
Really confusing due to the flashbacks.
Not so scary.
Ok - ending.

Wish these Korean films would show some skin. I just noticed that Koreans are not into torrid kissing or breast exposure.

xage · « **Reply #163 on:** Dec 29, 2002 at 05:01 PM »

Quote from: reinardian on Dec 29, 2002 at 04:31 PM

Wish these Korean films would show some skin. I just noticed that Koreans are not into torrid kissing or breast exposure.

I correct you on that.. unfortunately what you saw are just plain pg korean films...

Dude, if you have time try catchin korean films in Arirang.. what you wish is what u get

sgc_wdi · « **Reply #164 on:** Jan 02, 2003 at 07:53 AM »

Arirang in cable, di ba pag cable censored palagi?

xage · « **Reply #165 on:** Jan 06, 2003 at 01:15 PM »

Quote from: sgc_wdi on Jan 02, 2003 at 07:53 AM

Arirang in cable, di ba pag cable censored palagi?

Not really.. ARIRANG show it on late nights..

Anyway going back.. I just noticed today teh reviews you mentioned about the phone.. well I would not get it.. mukhang sayang

xage · « **Reply #166 on:** Jan 08, 2003 at 07:39 AM »

Goin back to DVDs

Here are the final specs on the 2-Disc Special Edition of the fully uncut Ichi the Killer. unfortunately it is in PAL format and in Region 2. Release Date is January 23,2003

Ichi the Killer (2 Disc Special Edition)

Features Disc 1 [PAL, Region 2]
- Full Uncut 123 min. Version
- 16:9 Enhanced Anamorphic Widescreen Transfer
- Dolby Digital 5.1 Audio (original Japanese and English dubbed)
- English, Dutch and French Subtitels
- Fully Animated Interactive Menus With Full Motion Video Footage
- Chapter Selection

Features Disc 2 [PAL, Region 2]
- Audio Commentary With Renowned Film Critic Mark Kermode
- Audio Commentary Hosted by Asian Film Expert Bey Logan, leading lady Aileen Sun and producer Eliot Tong
- Exclusive Interview with Director Takashi Miike
- Interview Gallery with Aileen Sun and Shinya Sukamoto
- Cast and Crew Biographies and Filmographies
- Original Theatrical Trailer
- European Trailer
- Teaser Trailer
- Various Behind the Scenes Montages
- Photo Gallery
- Exclusive Interview with Asano Tadanobu

sgc_wdi · « **Reply #167 on:** Jan 09, 2003 at 11:24 AM »

nice features

I didn't like Ichi the Killer that much though... I think they're releasing a new Battle Royale DVD as well right?

X44 · « **Reply #168 on:** Jan 09, 2003 at 03:22 PM »

DVD Buy:
Audition (But if you didn't take to Ichii you might find this not to your taste but this is an R1 DVD must)
Rashomon (The Criterion Collection is a must)
Ran (Wait for a Spec.Edition, which has been rumored)
Dark Water (bare-bones DVD plus it's made in HK so some of the subtitling is off but this is a satisfyingly spooky movie)

Korean Films:
Barking Dogs Never Bite (best Korean film I've seen. Wish there was a better DVD of it, though. Maybe you can pick up the Korean Edition. More expensive but possibly better)
Volcano High (If only so it's easy to go back to specific chapters. There's a lot of action scenes here you'd like to see again and VCDs are a bitch to navigate)
Three (The third and best episode is available in a seperate DVD. if you don't mind having a DVD that's 2/3 so-so crap, get the full-length one. If not, get this. Has extras)

VCD:
JSA: Joint Security Area (A far, far better film than Volcano but not open to repeat viewings. have a DVD of this but I've played it only once. My DVD of Volcano has been fed into the machine quite a lot of times, though)
Wasabi (or better yet, just borrow it from someone or . . .you know. . .)
Shiri (Have a VCD of this. Am OK with that. Don't feel the need to get DVD but the Spec-Ed. is gorgeous)

Haven't seen it but will get Sorum on DVD.

sgc_wdi · « **Reply #169 on:** Jan 10, 2003 at 09:31 PM »

yeah I didn't like Audition...

xage · « **Reply #170 on:** Jan 13, 2003 at 09:18 AM »

Quote from: sgc_wdi on Jan 10, 2003 at 09:31 PM

yeah I didn't like Audition...

Me, I like the film! but I dont want it to happen to me

bently · « **Reply #171 on:** Jan 16, 2003 at 03:52 AM »

im interested in getting Volcano High pero ilang tulugan pa since the official release is Feb. 11, 2003 pa!

dazed · « **Reply #172 on:** Jan 16, 2003 at 11:38 AM »

was home for new year and was surprised to see some asian titles have found their way over. everybody was also raving about ringu which was shown on local theaters, as well as our much loved shaolin soccer. could it be that manila's finally opening up?

Quote from: reinardian on Dec 27, 2002 at 07:21 PM

Although these pirates should not be tolerated - I give them a pat on the back for releasing Asian films - something that you can't buy at Astrovision or any local DVD store. That way, my horizons are opened up a bit.

amen. i had to edumacate friends and family by sending discs like my sassy girl, il mare, my wife is a gangster and the like (can you tell i've been in a korean mood), but now i can just tell them to get it from the friendly neighborhood pirate.

slightly off-topic:
bently, going back to freezing illinois next month, i can get you discs here (hk) if you want. msg mo na lang ako.

sgc_wdi · « **Reply #173 on:** Jan 16, 2003 at 01:05 PM »

Quote from: bently on Jan 16, 2003 at 03:52 AM

im interested in getting Volcano High pero ilang tulugan pa since the official release is Feb. 11, 2003 pa!

bently,

what is the Feb 11 date, local DVD release of Volcano High here?

bently · « **Reply #174 on:** Jan 16, 2003 at 01:13 PM »

Quote from: sgc_wdi on Jan 16, 2003 at 01:05 PM

Quote from: bently on Jan 16, 2003 at 03:52 AM
im interested in getting Volcano High pero ilang tulugan pa since the official release is Feb. 11, 2003 pa!

bently,

what is the Feb 11 date, local DVD release of Volcano High here?

this is the official r1 release from tai seng video

link

sgc_wdi · « **Reply #175 on:** Jan 17, 2003 at 11:57 AM »

oh I see, I think they recommended the Korean 2 disc release as the best one so far... I have it and it has great 5.1 mix, and some extra features on disc 2...

looking at the link you gave me, it seems that they will copy the features of the Korean 2 disc set... and change it into a region 0 disc

SiCkBoY · « **Reply #176 on:** Jan 17, 2003 at 01:01 PM »

I just saw Swordsman II and I was rather disappointed. The presentation of the story was rather confusing and the fight scenes are ho-hum. Though it was nice to see Rosamund Kwan.

sgc_wdi · « **Reply #177 on:** Jan 20, 2003 at 02:24 PM »

same impression on my first viewing, though it gets better on your second and third viewing... swordsman 2 is actually Jet Li's highest grossing hk film in hong kong...

ants · « **Reply #178 on:** Jan 22, 2003 at 08:31 AM »

sulit ba yung MUSA?

sgc_wdi · « **Reply #179 on:** Jan 22, 2003 at 11:07 AM »

haven't seen it yet, but here's a review you might be interested in:

http://www.kungfucinema.com/reviews/musa.htm