Author Topic: Asian DVDs (Read 71953 times)

dbdbd · « **Reply #120 on:** Oct 19, 2002 at 01:11 AM »

You're absoloutley right bury3. The box set is awesome. Unfortunately the supplimentary disc has no subtitles. Nevertheless for fans of asian dvds this is a "must buy". Not only this comes with a supplimentary disc. The boxed set also includes a 311 page 8 1/2 x 11 book titled 2009:Another Memories Of Jang Dong Gun. The book Includes contains all full colored prints of the posters that were released in Korea. Images and interviews, characters and castings, pre-production and production details.
Got the disc from Parc.

dazed · « **Reply #121 on:** Oct 19, 2002 at 05:14 AM »

hubes: il mare's really nice, if you don't think too much about plot loopholes (these time warp things can get complicated sometimes). besides, jeon ji-hyun is real easy on the eyes (she had this hit before my sassy girl)

dbdbd: thanks for the heads up. now i wanna go back to hk just to get new discs. it's sad about asian dvds though, i mean, about those supplementary discs or additional features. they rarely have subtitles (and some of them can be really interesting, if only you could understand what they're saying).

recently saw my boss, my hero (usual gangster/jopok comedy, good for a few laughs, but i felt a bit bitin) and take care of my cat (felt like watching a reality-tv show, but i liked it)

downtown · « **Reply #122 on:** Oct 19, 2002 at 08:15 AM »

Just saw WASABI (a French film released in HK) starring Jean Reno and a Japanese actress. Very funny movie.

ßartmaniac · « **Reply #123 on:** Oct 25, 2002 at 03:52 PM »

My Life as Mcdull

Has anybody here seen this film yet? With what I've read so far, I'm considering buying this title for my daughter. Is the movie any good? Would it be appropriate for kids under five years of age?

I would appreciate any feedback. Anyone?

dbdbd · « **Reply #124 on:** Nov 01, 2002 at 11:09 PM »

A must buy for asian horror enthusiasts. Just got this from PARC. Three short scary stories from three young and promising directors from Hong Kong, Korea and Thailand. Packaged in a three disc boxed set. 1 dvd per director. Just got to watch the short from Hong Kong, not as scary as The Ring, The Eye or Dark Waters. But very promising. Can't wait to watch the remaining two discs. Cover reminds me of the pictures from The Others. Spooky!!

dbdbd · « **Reply #125 on:** Nov 01, 2002 at 11:15 PM »

Mighty baby

Also from PARC. A light comedy featuring Rosamund Kwan and Liu Ching Yuen. Still have to find time to watch the film. Well, anything starring Rosamund Kwan is already worth buying. Thanks again bro!

xage · « **Reply #126 on:** Nov 04, 2002 at 08:47 PM »

Next week I will be posting detailed review on my newly aquired ASIAN DVD

WHASANGO aka Volcano High

sungit · « **Reply #127 on:** Nov 07, 2002 at 01:12 AM »

cool xage! you have volcano high. where, might i ask, did you acquire it?

xage · « **Reply #128 on:** Nov 16, 2002 at 04:22 PM »

Quote from: sungit on Nov 07, 2002 at 01:12 AM

cool xage! you have volcano high. where, might i ask, did you acquire it?

I bought it via online... www.coolashop.com

Upon aquiring.. never thought that on store was even advertised on the bottom part of the back DVD cover.

xage · « **Reply #129 on:** Nov 16, 2002 at 04:24 PM »

Quote from: dbdbd on Nov 01, 2002 at 11:09 PM

A must buy for asian horror enthusiasts. Just got this from PARC. Three short scary stories from three young and promising directors from Hong Kong, Korea and Thailand. Packaged in a three disc boxed set. 1 dvd per director. Just got to watch the short from Hong Kong, not as scary as The Ring, The Eye or Dark Waters. But very promising. Can't wait to watch the remaining two discs. Cover reminds me of the pictures from The Others. Spooky!!

To all.. this is a Three Disc DVD!! each feature are separated.. great marketing by Panorama Entertainment

xage · « **Reply #130 on:** Nov 16, 2002 at 04:25 PM »

Volcano High

Synopsis[/b]

When Kim Kyung-soo is thrown out from his eighth school for blasting a teacher with a super-energy filled piece of chalk (The beginning part of the movie), he promises his family to finally graduate and not get kicked out from school. However, the ninth school, Volcano High is his last resort. It's going to be a rough final year for Kyung-soo because Volcano High is a school that doesn't welcome newcomers. He will have to duck the leaders of the weightlifting team, kendo team, rugby team,judo team and of course, the school administration.

I. The Video

One word WOW to start!

Anyway the first disc which holds the film itself boasted its crisp ANAMORPHIC widescreen presentation. If it is MEGASTAR HK DVD got to say GET IT! they present the finest quality Asian DVD Video. A Flawless viewing satisfaction.

10/10

II. The Sound

With enough action packed in the film add it with a superb DTS korean soundtrack! Man.. It rock so hard that your neighbors will think they've just experienced an earthquake!

10/10

III. Special Features

Thats is why it was made as a double disc! The second is fully loaded with eye popping features! to be detailed here is the run down..

A. Synopsis
B. Film's Characters
C. 2 Volcano High Trailers
D. Volcano High Music Video
E. Deleted Scene
F. Story Board vs Final Version of the Film
G. Behind The Scenes
H. More Film Attractions
- The Touch Asia Promo Tour (YES, with selectable subtitles)
- The Touch
- My Beautiful Girl Mari
- Summer I Love You

So?? take ur time a lot are really in-stored!

10/10

IV. My short note

My question, Are you an ANIME fan? If so all the elements in watching an action fantasy anime is included in this Action Fantasy Korean flick. To Critics, nevermind the cheesy comedic showing just sit enjoy and have fun viewing it! The action sequences are out of this world. The closest comparison of such effects can come close to Shaolin Soccer with stunning CG effects mixed with gorgeous martial arts action and comedic approach.

The actual DVD comes with a carton slip cover and a double disc keep case.

Inserts are
1 HK Media Asia scratch raffle stub
4 Volcano High Trading Cards

I almost forgot.... Despite shown as Region3, the two DVDs were able to run in my Region1 Xbox Player!... Hooray!! could this be multi-region?

Excellent!

V. Overall Recommendation

Going straight to the bottomline: AQUIRE IT! The Whole Family will love it!

10/10

*Pls take note that the DVD I aquire was the HK Megastar Release

Furry · « **Reply #131 on:** Nov 18, 2002 at 01:51 PM »

Any ideas when "So Close" DVD will be released?

himura · « **Reply #132 on:** Nov 18, 2002 at 03:59 PM »

Anybody know where I can find Fist of Legend (Jet Li - Jing Wu Ing Xiong)?

I'm not talking about the R1 release by Dimensione (that one sucks), but a real Asian release that has the film in it's orignal Cantonese (and optional Mandarin) vocals and at least Chinese subtitles.

Thanks!!

sgc_wdi · « **Reply #133 on:** Nov 19, 2002 at 11:30 AM »

Quote from: himura_drew on Nov 18, 2002 at 03:59 PM

Anybody know where I can find Fist of Legend (Jet Li - Jing Wu Ing Xiong)?

I'm not talking about the R1 release by Dimensione (that one sucks), but a real Asian release that has the film in it's orignal Cantonese (and optional Mandarin) vocals and at least Chinese subtitles.

Thanks!!

himura,

maybe in Chinatown? I've seen VCD/DVD retail stores in Chinatown that sells only Chinese movies, don't know if they have Fist of Legend though. But you're right, all R1 Jet Li films sucks... get the original HK released ones

xage · « **Reply #134 on:** Nov 21, 2002 at 08:06 AM »

Quote from: himura_drew on Nov 18, 2002 at 03:59 PM

Anybody know where I can find Fist of Legend (Jet Li - Jing Wu Ing Xiong)?

I'm not talking about the R1 release by Dimensione (that one sucks), but a real Asian release that has the film in it's orignal Cantonese (and optional Mandarin) vocals and at least Chinese subtitles.

Thanks!!

And don't forget toned down brutality (as in censored) I heard there was a petition site about this ...

Anyway.. I suggest try such sites (ordering online)

www.hivizone.com

www.coolashop.com

www.dddhouse.com

www.yesasia.com

himura · « **Reply #135 on:** Nov 22, 2002 at 09:45 AM »

Quote from: xage on Nov 21, 2002 at 08:06 AM

And don't forget toned down brutality (as in censored) I heard there was a petition site about this ...

Anyway.. I suggest try such sites (ordering online)

www.hivizone.com

www.coolashop.com

www.dddhouse.com

www.yesasia.com

Thanks for the info xage!!

I'll try and check out the sites above.. hopefully meron sila...

Thanks again!!

himura · « **Reply #136 on:** Nov 22, 2002 at 10:25 AM »

Too bad xage.. looks like the sites are all out of the title I'm looking for...

Sigh... I should've purchased the LD na lang way back then... oh well no use crying over spilled milk...

Thanks again...

xage · « **Reply #137 on:** Nov 22, 2002 at 03:42 PM »

Quote from: himura_drew on Nov 22, 2002 at 10:25 AM

Too bad xage.. looks like the sites are all out of the title I'm looking for...

Sigh... I should've purchased the LD na lang way back then... oh well no use crying over spilled milk...

Thanks again...

The VCD of which is available at www.coolashop.com

hmmm hindi ka thourough check... hehe.. I agree DVD wise its not available.. thansk to DISNEY.. kaya sali ka na sa pact of petitioning them

himura · « **Reply #138 on:** Nov 22, 2002 at 10:40 PM »

Quote from: xage on Nov 22, 2002 at 03:42 PM

The VCD of which is available at www.coolashop.com

hmmm hindi ka thourough check... hehe..

I must've missed that one, but I'd really prefer the DVD format. I'll double check ulit.

Quote from: xage on Nov 22, 2002 at 03:42 PM

I agree DVD wise its not available.. thansk to DISNEY.. kaya sali ka na sa pact of petitioning them

Hehehehe.. Yup, I already did...

comfoosed · « **Reply #139 on:** Nov 25, 2002 at 10:09 AM »

Would appreciate any recommendations for Asian DVDs in the suspense/horror/thriller genre.

I am not really interested in gory or slasher-type horror but more of films like The Ring, The Others, and the Sixth Sense.

Thnx.

xage · « **Reply #140 on:** Nov 25, 2002 at 10:48 AM »

comfoosed

This is so far the legit and closest spine chilling film I can recommend to you (If in terms of Asian Horror films that is)

The Eye

jump26 · « **Reply #141 on:** Nov 26, 2002 at 10:32 PM »

san kaya makakakuha ng dvd ng shaolin soccer?

xage · « **Reply #142 on:** Nov 27, 2002 at 07:21 AM »

Mostly are sold online...

VCD wise they have sold in Ongpin for 350P

DVD-KiD! · « **Reply #143 on:** Dec 01, 2002 at 04:25 AM »

sayang online!? wala pa naman ako Credit Card.

I also want an orig copy of Shaolin Temple in DVD format. yesterday sa Destiny Cable (channel 20) palabas yung Shaolin Soccer! too bad wala akong capture card. heheheh.

I wish meron store sa philippines na nagbebenta ng mga HK Movies. I ask Astrovision Megamall, SM City, Greenhills, Robinsons Metro East, they don't have So Close, Double Vision, The Ring, and the one that Xage recommending The EYE.

Jayem Ares · « **Reply #144 on:** Dec 01, 2002 at 09:40 AM »

i heard in the review nite that ring- jap version is very good horror film. i wud like to ask if theres a store that sells it here in phils.

xage · « **Reply #145 on:** Dec 01, 2002 at 11:12 AM »

Quote from: sem on Dec 01, 2002 at 09:40 AM

i heard in the review nite that ring- jap version is very good horror film. i wud like to ask if theres a store that sells it here in phils.

None.. If ever you saw one its definitely a BOOTLEG (Pirated)!

Why?

1. The Ring was only released in DVD by Japan and Europe
2. Both release from the said countries are PAL and Not NTSC (which is our standard)
3. VCD wise, YES there are but its already out of stock.. when your lucky to obtain again its BOOTLEG(pirated)
4. Beware, normal BOOTLEG cover of the Ring has a TARTAN label on top.. bootleg yan but then again if ur curiosity is to view the film why not.. I rather suggest view it while its in limited release in Greenbelt and glorietta
5. Lastly.. There is NO NTSC Release!

DO NOT BE DECEIVED TO SPEND 1000P++

sungit · « **Reply #146 on:** Dec 01, 2002 at 09:45 PM »

look for the ring in the marketplace section of pinoydvd. or go to bidshot.com.

sgc_wdi · « **Reply #147 on:** Dec 03, 2002 at 04:07 PM »

would anyone know if The Returner is out on DVD already? Looks like a cool film. www.returner.net

sgc_wdi · « **Reply #148 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

xage · « **Reply #149 on:** Dec 09, 2002 at 08:56 PM »

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

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

The List above are definetely DVD advisable