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Hi,
Starting today, I'll be filling up this thread with Asian DVDs that I have purchased and wish to share with you my findings on the disc's details
Highly appreciate if you share your thoughts as well or better if you also share the details of your Asian DVD!
Note: Filipino DVDs are also Asian DVDs however there are already a separate message boards for this therefore this thread would mostly dealt with our neighboring Asian Countries
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Story of Ricky (AKA: Ricky-Oh)
(http://www.dvdcc.com/images/covers/rokioh.jpg)
Running time: 1hr28min
Distributor: MegaStar Video
Country: Hong Kong
Region: ALL
Rating: Category III (Mature only/ or NC 17 in equivalent in MPAA due to excessive Violence and Gore!)
Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1
Special Features:
- Chapter Selection
- Cast & Crews
- Trailer of the Movie
- 4 Extra Trailer
- Last Huray for Chivalry
- Hero Shed No Tears
- Magnificent Butcher
- Duel to the Death
Note:
and the coolest feature...
An option for English Dubbing (If you like cheesy kung-fu dubbing this feature is highly recommended)
My Short Comment on the Film:
If you love blood and guts this is the film. If you like calssic English dubbed style Kung Fu, this is the one. I fyou like out of this world action, this is the one. If you like Cynthia Luster playing a male role, this is the one. If you like an Asian DVD film with jam packed features, this is the One!!
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SHAOLIN SOCCER-Widescreen/Extended Version
(http://www.supermovieweb.com/Lib/image/new/best/2001y/02/s/shaolin_soccer.jpg)
Running time: 102 minutes
Distributor: Universe
Country: Hong Kong
Region: ALL
Rating: IIB
Screen Format : Letterbox (1.85) & enhanced for 16/9 TV
Languages : Cantonese (DTS), Cantonese (DD 5.1), Cantonese (Stereo) Mandarin (DD 5.1)
Subtitles : Chinese (Traditional), English, Chinese (simplified). Animated menu with sound.
Special Features:
-Trailer
-Cast & Crews
-Making Of Featurette
-Computerized Special Effects - Making Of (by Centro Digital)
-Slide Show
-NG outtakes
Note:
You can only view the extended version of Shaolin Soccer if you select the white shoalin icon which appears on the right upper corner of the screen (3 times during the movie).
-The first extended scene is at 16'27 from the beggining (Sing/Chow Sing-Chi dance in front of the Mui/Vicki Zhao Store with other people like Michael Jackson in ''Thriller'' / running time : 3'14).
-The Second extended Scene is at 1H07'12 from the beggining (Sing introduces Mui to his friends & Mui fights with her Lady boss like Neo in ''Matrix'' without looking at her / running time 6'46).
-The third extended scene is the same NG Scene of the Special Features but with optionals subtitles (english or chinese simplified/traditionnal).
Highly recommended to get NOW while it is still on stock. HKFLIX.com already pulled out their DVD for this as they were banned by Disney to sell this. The reason behind it was ther would an upcoming rated,US relase with the changed title of "Kun-Fu Soccer"
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Battle Royale
(http://www.crowdsurfer.com/images/storypics/20010905112528.jpg)
Running time: 114 minutes
Distributor: Universe
Country: Japan
Region: 3
Rating: Category III (Violence)
Screen Format : Letterbox (1.85) non-anamorphic
Languages : Japanese (DTS), Japanese (DD 5.1), Japanese (DD 2.0)
Subtitles : Chinese (Traditional), English, Chinese (simplified)
Special Features:
- Takeshi Kitano Biography/Filmography
- Theatrical Trailer
- Tales of the Unusual Trailer
Note:
This DVD feature I posted is the HK release DVD with region code 3 under Universe Video and not the Tartan Video Region code 2
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The Audition
(http://www.frightfest.co.uk/pics/audition.jpg)
Running time: 1Hr56min
Distributor: Universe
Country: Japan
Region: 3
Rating: Category III (Violence)
Languages : Japanese (DD 2.0)
Subtitles : Chinese (Traditional), English, Chinese (simplified)
Special Features:
- Movie Trailer
- Chapter Selection (9 Chapters)
Note:
In general, the DVD's picture quality is not too bad, but I found that the contrast to be a bit bright but pleasing enough for the average viewer (especially a Takeshi Miike fan).
Not for the faint hearted!
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how about reviews of the movies themselves? :)
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Hi! I have this Japan/Korean love story in VCD format but I was hoping maybe you have this? They don't sell it here in the Philippines. =(
Does anyone know where I can find this movie sold here in DVD format?
(http://filebank.icolony.ph/cgi-bin/preview.cgi?itemid=9007)
Title: Friends
Description: A Japan/Korea Co-produced Love Romance
Starring: Kyoko Fukada and Won Bin
Ganda kc nitong palabas eh... kaya lang VCD quality... I surfed the web and found out na may DVD. Pero d ko alam kung may nagbebenta ng mga asian DVDs dito sa Pilippines eh. :'(
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Ganda kc nitong palabas eh... kaya lang VCD quality... I surfed the web and found out na may DVD. Pero d ko alam kung may nagbebenta ng mga asian DVDs dito sa Pilippines eh. :'(
Hi Captain Kid, I hope this link would help
http://www.pinoydvd.com/yabbse/index.php?board=15;action=display;threadid=2232
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how about reviews of the movies themselves? :)
Thanks for the suggestion. But as far as the reviews of the film is concern, I guess I would leave that to our neighboring Thread which is the Film and TV Talk.
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Jan Dara
(http://www.peopledaily.com.cn/media/200109/07/NewsMedia_128489.jpg)
Running time: 113 Minutes
Distributor: Universe
Country: Thailand
Video Format : Wide Screen - NTSC - Color
Region: 3
Rating: Category III (Nudity)
Languages : Thailand, Cantonese/(DD5.1)
Subtitles : Chinese (Traditional), English, Chinese (simplified)
Special Features:
- Movie Trailer
- Chapter Selection
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Nice one, xage! I'm also getting into Asian movie DVDs. I got few DVDs but it's not worth mentioning for some reasons. ;) I bought them all from Ebay. And I'm still in the process of asking some chinese friend if they could help me find DVD stores locally.
Anyway, I do like to have some of titles you mentioned above. But, I'm stuck with R1 code. Cannot play those R3 disc. Waaah!!!! :( I think, I'll just wait for them to release R0.
BTW, how much did you pay for "Shaolin Soccer"?
Still waiting for my Korean DVDs. Will share some infos later.
Keep 'em coming!
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Yo, Xage!
Id like to say that Battle Royale rocks!!!
I got my copy from downtown and ive watched it two times na. Definitely not for the faint of heart.
I also have a DVd( although bootleg ) of the RING 2. From Tartan sya. Nakaka-takot talaga itong Ring series( theres Ring, Ring2 at Ring 0, if memory serves me right )
Meron ka ba nitong Ring series in DVD? Gusto kong kumpletuhin.
By the way, OK ba yung Shaolin Soccer? Theyre gonna show it in Star Mandarin( Destiny ) and it looks funny.
Ok nga pala itong thread mo about Asian DVDs. Keep on posting your collection, dude!
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This thread is a great idea, xage! (http://www.plauder-smilies.de/happy/xyxthumbs.gif) We need a balance between hollywood films and Asian films, the latter of which I personally feel, hits closer to home anyway.
SiCkBoY - you can also try rottentomatoes (http://www.rottentomatoes.com/) for film reviews. They link a lot of reviews, I just checked The Debut and it's there.
Also, there's:
asiandvdguide (http://www.asiandvdguide.com/)
loveandbullets (http://www.loveandbullets.com/)
hkmdb (http://www.hkmdb.com/)
hkfilmnet (http://www.hkfilm.net/)
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Storm Riders
(http://www.videoservicecorp.com/img/sriders.jpg)
Running time: 98 minutes
Distributor: VSC (www.videoservicecorp.com)
Country: Hong Kong
Region: 1
Rating:
Screen Format : Widescreen/Pan & Scan
Languages : English Sub (Dolby Digital/Surround Sound)
Subtitles : None
Special Features:
- Main Cast Biography/Filmography
- Chapter Selections
- Theatrical Trailer
- HK Trailer (In Cantonese Language)
- International Trailer (In English Language)
Note:
This DVD version I posted was the hard to find VSC version only available in Canada. To know further details of this disk check this site - http://www.videoservicecorp.com/new/m-2m.html
My Short Comment on the Film:
This Film Started it all!!! (The CGI effects trend in Hong Kong). It was the box office king in 1998 invading Asian Cinema by Storm. If you like swordsplay and Martial arts
this is the one! Centro Digital's (The company that made Shaolin Soccer CGI) first Big CGI production!
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This thread is a great idea, xage! (http://www.plauder-smilies.de/happy/xyxthumbs.gif) We need a balance between hollywood films and Asian films, the latter of which I personally feel, hits closer to home anyway.
Thanks Dude, I'll be posting more Asian DVD Info to come, Tapusin ko muna panoorin itong mga title I have para all my post are precise and accurate.
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yo xage
nice thread bro 8)
great asian dvd titles, where can we buy this dvds locally? how much would it cost? specially shaolin soccer, storm riders, audition, and jan dara (i saw this at gbelt).
cheers....
Blade. 8)
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Hi Blade,
Most of the titles are bought from www.hivizone.com
If you intend to buy online pls check out the thread I made for some tips and info about the site ---> http://www.pinoydvd.com/yabbse/index.php?board=14;action=display;threadid=3418;start=12
As for Storm Riders (VSC release), it was bought from Canada.
rgds
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Dragon Forever
(http://www.stareastnet.com/tc/artist/jackieclub/eng/my_movies/resize_poster/80s/87/dragon_foreven.jpg)
Running time: 94min
Distributor: Universe
Country: Hong Kong
Region: ALL
Rating: unrated
Language/Sound: Cantonese DD 5.1, Mandarin DD 5.1
Subtitles: English, Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified), Thai, Korean, Vietnamese, Japanese, Bahasa (Indonesia), Bahasa (Malaysia)
Special Features:
- Chapter Selection
- Cast & Crews
- Trailer of the Movie
- 4 Extra Trailer
- The Young Master
- Heart of the Dragon
- Wheels on Meals
- Winners and Sinners
My Short Comment on the Film:
If you love Jackie Chan Films, then this is a must for your collection. As you may know this is the final collaboration of the three dragons: Sammo Hung,Yuen Biao and Jackie Chan where they also fought among each other (Nice Stunts and Martial Arts).
Not only that, you would also see an excellent fight sequence and rematch (Since Wheels on Meals) between Jackie Chan and Benny "The Jet" Uruquedez (The Redford-White look alike)
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tnx xage for that quick reply.
cge i'll try buying online sa hivizone since you posted that the orders will be delivered at my doorstep and i'll only pay P20 to the delivery guys.
mas ok kesa dadaan pa sa postal office which you know may or may not TAX the dvds we order online!
good day bro.
Blade. 8)
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Good Luck Blade!
Since you'll be getting Asian DVDs and as I noticed you are a Blade fan. I suggest try checking out some of Donnie Yen's (the Asian guy in Blade II) DVD films like Once upon in China 2 where he fought against non-other than another asian sensation, Jet Li.
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hey xage is THE MAN CALLED HERO good?
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Yes, I suggest if you intend to buy, try getting the newly released double disc DVD with DTS sound and Unrated. The recent one (Which I have) is a single disc with DD 5.1 sound only but descent enought to be a jam packed DVD.
As far as the film itself, here are my few comments:
1. A great follow-up to Storm-Riders. Since this was also based on a popular comic in HK
2. The center of the film deals with Hero Hua (played by Ekin Cheng) and his adventure from China to US
3. Action Sequence is great especailly the Statue of Liberty final Confrontation (If you have played Metal Gear Solid 2 , I guess that game got the swordfight idea on this Film). Ninjas,Samurai,Fantasy and swordsplay all in here.
4. Special Effects, well it doesnt get any better if is not made by Centro Digital (The team that made the special effects in Shaolin Soccer and Storm Riders)
I hope this answer your inquiry.
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just watched storm riders and audition. storm riders is a good action and fantasy martial arts movie updated with cgi technology. Audition, on the otherhand, like basic instinct and sixth sense, is at it's best, experienced without any pretense and prior knowledge. for a kid who grew up watching italian zombie, cannibal and gore films, this one left me squeamish. this is what hollywood should be doing with horror films. less gore but more on foreboding and development. don't miss it.
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Wheels on Meals
(http://www.stareastnet.com/tc/artist/jackieclub/eng/my_movies/resize_poster/80s/84/wheels_on_meals.jpg)
Running time: 99 minutes
Distributor: Universe
Country: Hong Kong
Region: ALL
Language: Cantonese (DD 5.1),Mandarin (DD 5.1)
Video Format NTSC
Subtitles:
(Removable),Chinese(Traditional),English,Chinese(Simplified),Japanese,Korean,Bahasa(Indonesia),Bahasa(Malaysia),Thai,Vietnamese
Special Features:
Chapter selection
Cast & Crew info
Trailer of the movie
3 bonus trailers:
-The Young Master
-Heart of the Dragon
-Dragon Forever
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Audition, on the otherhand, like basic instinct and sixth sense, is at it's best, experienced without any pretense and prior knowledge. for a kid who grew up watching italian zombie, cannibal and gore films, this one left me squeamish.
Kiri,kiri,kiri,kiri..... :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o
Well for those who are intersted to know what I stated to daigoro, I suggest watching the film to know why??
The :o smilies is my shock rating to that statement
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Storm Riders
(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00004RF3O.01.TZZZZZZZ.jpg)
Running time: 128 minutes
Distributor: Universe
Country: Hong Kong
Region: All
Rating: IIb
Screen Format : Letterbox
Language/Sound: Cantonese DD 5.1/DTS, Mandarin DD 5.1
Subtitles : Chinese (Traditional),English,Chinese(Simplified)
Special Features:
- Main Cast Biography/Filmography (Engilsh/Chinese text)
- Film's Characters Information(Engilsh/Chinese text)
- Chapter Selections
- Theatrical Trailer
- HK Trailer (In Cantonese Language)
- HK Trailer (In Mandarin)
- International Trailer (In English Language)
- Making of the Film
- Special Effects Feature
- Poster Collection
Note:
This DVD version was the Jam-packed Universe release with DTS track but no Widescreen Format. comapre to VSC release this has an approximate running time of 128 mins (30 mins more than VSC)
My Short Comment on the Film:
This Film Started it all!!! (The CGI effects trend in Hong Kong). It was the box office king in 1998 invading Asian Cinema by Storm. If you like swordsplay and Martial arts
this is the one! Centro Digital's (The company that made Shaolin Soccer CGI) first Big CGI production!
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HK DVD Releases this Week:
Wesley's Mysterious Story, The (2002) (DTS)
Distributor:Mei-Ah
Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced
Cantonese (DTS), Mandarin (DTS), Cantonese (DD 5.1), and Mandarin (DD 5.1)
Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles
No region coding
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Evil Cat (1987)
Distributor: Mega Star
Letterboxed
Cantonese (DD 5.1)
Chinese (Traditional), English, Chinese (Simplified), Japanese, and Korean subtitles
No region coding
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Naked Killer
(http://photo.towerrecords.com/coverart/v/l/60164367134.jpg)
Running time: 93min
Distributor: MegaStar Video
Country: Hong Kong
Region: ALL
Rating: Category III (NC 17MPAA equivalent)
Sound: Cantonese track in Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles: English, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, and Spanish
Screen: Letterboxed at a 1.85 to 1 ratio.
Special Features:
- Chapter Selection
- Filmogrophies and Bios
- Trailer of the Movie
- 4 Extra Trailer
- A moment of romance
- Black Cat
- Black Cat 2
- Media Asia DVD montage
Note:
This is the complete version in comparison with the UK Uncut version and the other formats released previously. In short the one and only Director's Cut version.
This Megastar release was also the best quality picture released despite the age of the film is 10 yrs.
A must for cult collectors!
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Ah! Chingmy Yau. She's gorgeous. Saw her in " Raped By an Angel" And she's angelic. I wish, "The Naked Killer" I ordered is the same one as this.
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Actually Her best performance was this Title.
Raped by an angel was just one of the few mere follow-ups of this Cult Classic.
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Dr. Lamb
(http://www.terroraustralis.net/images/dvd/drlamb.jpg)
Running Time 89 Minutes
Country: Hong Kong
Distributor: Winson
Regional Coding: All
Format: NTSC
Screen: Aspect Ratio of 1.85:1
Sound: Cantonese DD2.0, Cantonese DD5.1 , Mandarin DD2.0, Mandarin DD5.1
Subtitles: Traditional Chinese,Simplified Chinese,English
Basic Chapter Selection
Note:
This is a barebone DVD but highly recommended for viewing! As far as the DVD casing, well I should say the very first of its kind (IMO) to make use of a smaller white version of a DVD keepcase
Note: this film is not for the weak of heart!
My short review of the film is found on this link:
Horror Films Thread (http://www.pinoydvd.com/yabbse/index.php?board=1;action=display;threadid=14;start=120)
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nice reviews xage. plan to get me some of the titles you reviewed. ;D
Btw, my wife and I are big Stephen Chow fans, we have God of Cookery, King of Beggars, and Shaolin Soccer. What I wanted to ask was what do you think of his films Royal Tramp 1 and 2?
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Hi Siriusblack,
Wow, what an excellent Stephen Chow films you have!
As for your query, sorry but I have not yet seen these films.
I hope the following links below can help
Movie info
Royal Tramp I movie info (http://www.hkmdb.com/db/movies/view.mhtml?id=7567&display_set=eng)
Royal Tramp II movie info (http://www.hkmdb.com/db/movies/view.mhtml?id=7568&display_set=eng)
Reviews:
Royal Tramp I review (http://www.hkmdb.com/db/reviews/show_review.mhtml?id=6827)
Royal Tramp II review (http://www.hkmdb.com/db/reviews/show_review.mhtml?id=6828)
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thanks for the help xage. ;D
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Freeze Me DVD - A Suspense/Thriller Japanese Film by director, Takashi Ishii (The director of the dark film, The Audition).
Release Now on Region 3 Coding under Edko Distributor
While its US date/Region 1 release would be on 6/25/2002 under Media Blasters Distibutor
And its Region 2 release on May 20
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Yo, Xage!
I heard from a DVD supplier that a region 1 Shaolin Soccer might be released. Any mews kung totoo ito? Thanks.
How about a RING review( if youve got a copy na, that is )
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Yo, Xage!
I heard from a DVD supplier that a region 1 Shaolin Soccer might be released. Any mews kung totoo ito? Thanks.
So far, There is only one DVD released for Shaolin Soccer and that is distributed under "Universe" Video. The region coding for that is ALL
The reason why there are no upcoming Region 1 release for it is because Disney halted all transcaction(sales,trade and public viewing) in North American region due to its upcoming theatrical release sometime in early 2003 under the title Kung Fu Soccer
So if there is anyone selling it now better get it. Because if I am not mistaken this is the only copy which is uncut/DTS/widescreen.
How about a RING review( if youve got a copy na, that is )
Wala pa, since the DVD release is only in UK, PAL and region2.
If I obtaine one, I will immediately post my findings
thanks
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Wow, what a hot thread. Over 500 views a day! ::)
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Wow, what a hot thread. Over 500 views a day! ::)
Hi, Thanks for the info. However, I am interested to know how were you able to obtain the figures?
thanks
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Bio Zombie
(http://www.fm3d.com/videomayhem/Biozombie.jpg)
Running Time 94 Minutes
Country: Hong Kong
Distributor: Mei-Ah
Regional Coding: All
Format: NTSC
Screen: Letterbox with aspect Ratio of 1.85:1
Special Features:
* Selectable Icon Menu
- Sound: Cantonese DD2.0, Mandarin DD2.0
- Subtitles: Traditional Chinese,Simplified Chinese,English
- Trailers:
- Nude Fear
- Bio Zombie
- Rumble Ages
- Alternate Dark Ending
Note: This is a a dark-comedy film by HK director Wilson Yip. The DVD is by so-far the best Mei-Ah released DVD on the market.
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nice reviews xage. plan to get me some of the titles you reviewed. ;D
Btw, my wife and I are big Stephen Chow fans, we have God of Cookery, King of Beggars, and Shaolin Soccer. What I wanted to ask was what do you think of his films Royal Tramp 1 and 2?
Hi Siriusblack,
Another DVD I suggest is the King of Comedy.
A lot of HK movie spoofs were blended into this Stephen Chow Film!
A must!! (even I would get the DVD-*since I only viewed it in vcd format)
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Hi Siriusblack,
Another DVD I suggest is the King of Comedy.
A lot of HK movie spoofs were blended into this Stephen Chow Film!
A must!! (even I would get the DVD-*since I only viewed it in vcd format)
got to watched this awhile back... medyo subdued yung comedy ng movie na ito... very much different from what fans of Stephen Chow is used to. :(
Pero since its a Stepehn Chow release, will definitely order a copy too ;D
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Guys,
I've got some suggestions for you:
La Brassierie - 2 guys are hired to design "The Ultimate Bra"
Running out of Time 2
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Guys,
I've got some suggestions for you:
La Brassierie - 2 guys are hired to design "The Ultimate Bra"
Running out of Time 2
Hi
Thanks for the suggestion, however what I got what was the La Brassiere DVD details.
LA BRASSIERE
DVD Details:
Distributor: China Star
Running Time: 111 mins.
Features:
- Language(s): Cantonese, Mandarin
- Subtitles: English, Chinese
- Anamorphic Letterboxed 1.78:1
- Deleted Scenes
- "Making Of" Featurette
- Cast & Crew Information
- Theatrical Trailer
Film Overview
Samantha (Carina Lau), the president of a renowned bra company, breaks the tradition of an all-girl firm and hires two guys, Johnny (Lau Ching Wan) and Wayne (Louis Koo), as bra designers, and requires them to submit an ultimate design in 3 months. Lena (Gigi Leung) is discontent with this decision and deliberately makes things difficult for them. The two male newcomers thus end up looking like buffoons. As Samantha's deadline approaches, will the two men be able to devise the "ultimate bra"?
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As for Running out of Time 2 below are the related links that could help
Running Out of Time Movie Review (http://www.brns.com/pages4/crime56.html)
Running Out of Time Movie DVD Review (http://www.kfccinema.com/reviews/action/root2/root2.html)
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This is the cover of the korean Film Summertime
http://www.asiandb.com/data/poster/org/663.jpg
Sidenote:
This is pretty much a barebone DVD and coded at region3
Note:
The reason why I aqcuired this DVD is basaically because the film is a remake of Scorpio Nights. unfortunately upon viewing and aqcuiring it , all I can say is this Film/DVD id not recommended.
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This Week's Asian DVD releases
Partners (released 2002)
http://www.asiandvdguide.com/weekly8467/dts6083.jpg
Released by Universe Video
Country: Hong Kong
Features:
- Letterboxed
- Cantonese (DTS), Cantonese (DD 5.1), and Mandarin (DD 5.1)
- Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified)subtitles
- No region coding
Green Dragon (released 2001)
Released by Universe Video
Country: Vietnam
Features
- Letterboxed and 16x9 enhanced
- Vietnamese/English (DD 5.1) and Vietnamese/English (Stereo)
- Chinese (Traditional) and English subtitles (removable)
- Coded for region 3
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Recently release Korean DVDs
Bad Guy
(http://www.kfccinema.com/news/27/badguydvd.jpg)
One of 2002's weirdest Korean movies. A pimp meets a beautiful college girl on the street, and falls in fatal love with her. But he then decides to turn her as a street girl. irl.
Director: Kim Ki Duk
Cast: Jo Jae Hyun
Sub: Korean, English (removable)
Ratio: Anamorphic 1.85:1
Audio: Korean Dolby Digital Surround 5.1, Stereo 2.0
Running Time: 100 min.
Region: 3
Company: CJ Entertainment
Special Features: Cast & Crew Info, Production Notes, Kim Ki-duk's
17 Analects, Interviews, Still Gallery & Original Soundtrack, Making of Bad Guy,
Trailer, Easter Egg, Director's Commentary audio track
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My Boss, My Hero
(http://www.kfccinema.com/news/27/MyBossposter.jpg)
Another Jopok comedy, My Boss, My Hero tells the story of a middle boss who got angry because other people disregard him due to withdrawal from high School when he was young. So he decided to finish his high school at a late age, but the school is now even worse than in the JoPok's area, and he gets in fights all over again.
Director: Yoon Jae Gyun
Cast: Jung Jun Ho, Jung Woong In, Jung Woon Taek
Sub: Korean, English (removable)
Ratio: Anamorphic 1.85:1
Audio: Korean Dolby Digital Surround 5.1, Dolby Digital Surround Running Time : 98 min.
Region: All
Company: Ivision/Cinexus
Special Features: (2 DVD+OST) 2 Trailers, 3 TV spots, Music Video, Deleted
Scenes with Director's Commentary, including alternate ending, Cast Introduction with
Interviews and Photo Galleries, Poster Image Gallery, Screenplay, My Boss, My Hero game, Discussion with Director and Cast.
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Hi, I am posting a mini FAQ on HK ratings which I hope to be helpful in buying HK/Asian DVDs from HongKong.
When some Hong Kong/Asian Movie Fans try to take some video tapes from Hong Kong, they will find that there is a circle, square or triangle representing category I, II and III. However, what are these representations actually means?
Introduction of Categorization System
The division of categories was first introduced in the Film Censorship Ordinance in 1988. Under the Film Censorship Ordinance, all the movies have to be censored before these movies can be showing in Hong Kong. In addition, all the movies showing in Hong Kong will be divided into three categories -- Category I, Category II and Category III according to the natures, scenes and meanings or the movies.
The spirit of the categorization is to act as a label for us to understand the levels of the movies in dirty stuff and parents to choose for their children. The new system also provides a larger limit for movies showing in Hong Kong. Some movies cannot be showing in Hong Kong but now they can be showing as Category III movies. Movies showing before 1988 did not divide into categories.
The Ordinance was revised in 1995. The Ordinance remains the basics and the criteria for categorization. The only tiny change is to sub-divide Category II movies into Category II A and II B. The meanings of all Categories are as follows:
Category I -- Suitable for All Ages
Category I is represented by a symbol of a happy circle in black and a white vertical bar in the middle. The category means all movies in Category I are suitable for all ages. The main criteria is that Category I movies should not contain any stuff that involves violence, sex or impressions that are not healthy for children.
Due to the strict criteria of Category I, very few proportion of movies showing in Hong Kong as Category I and most audiences will consider Category I as a category without any excitement.
Examples for Category I:
Summer Snow (1995)
Umbrella Story, The (1995)
Lost and Found (1996)
Up for the Rising Sun (1997)
Ah Fai, the Dumb (1997).
Category II A -- Not Suitable for Children
Both Category II A and II B are represented by a Symbol of a less friendly square in black. Category II A will have "II A" character in white in the square. Under Category II A, the movie can contain scenes of violence and sex. However, these stuff should not be too heavy. Parental Guidance is expected for Category II A movies. This category is similar to "PG-13" in the States and "12" in UK.
Category II A is a category which is not concerned by the filmmakers since they only consider whether their films can be divided as Category I or Category II B since these are more critical to them.
Examples for Category II A:
First Strike (1996)
Forbidden City Cop (1996)
Log, The (1996)
Comrades, almost a Love Story (1996)
Once Upon a Time in China and America (1997)
Mad Phoenix (1997).
Category II B -- Not Suitable for Young Persons and Children
The symbol of Category II B is very similar to that of Category II A, except that "B" replaces the "A" character. As the same as Category II A, Cat. II B movies can contain scenes of violence and sex. In addition, they may be not suitable in nature due to reasons like political and foul languages. Parental Guidance is also expected for Category II B movies. This category is similar to "R" in the States and "15" in UK.
When compared with Category II B, the filmmakers will be more concerned at this category. Some movies like "Young and Dangerous" series would try their best to be divided as Category II B even if some of the scenes have to be cut. The reason is that Category II B is the last category that everyone can see. Movies classified as Category III will lose all audiences below 18. This is also the category with lots of arguments and appeals.
Examples for Category II B:
Somebody Up There Likes Me (1996)
Young and Dangerous (1996)
Storm Riders (1998)
Shaolin Soccer (2001)
Cairo/Pulse (2001)
Category III -- Aged 18 or Above
Category III is represented by a dangerous black triangle and with three vertical bars inside the triangle. Unlike Category I, II A and II B. Category III movies are restricted for audiences aged 18 or above only. Audiences may have to show the proof of their ages before they can get into the auditorium. Everyone can get access to Category II B movies even though it is labeled as "Not Suitable for Young Persons and Children". This category is similar to "NC-17" in the States.
Some of the reasons for a movie being classified as Category III are:
-The movie contains lots of violence.
-The movie has got some sex scenes which should be showed to adults only.
-The movie contains dialogues with foul languages or languages that involves the jargons of triad society.
-The movie contains stuff which is political sensitive.
-The movie is not suitable for immature persons in nature.
Examples for Category III:
If I Were Real (1988)
Naked Killer (1992)
Dr Lamb (1993)
Viva Erotica (1996)
Battle Royale (1999)
OAT II
We can see that Category III movies will have a narrower base for audiences. Most of movies classified as Category III are pornographic movies. Hence, some people may link Category III as a category for porns, though it is not the fact.
If Pornography material is concern, the rating use rather than the usual X/XX/XXX in HongKong they made use of OAT II
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Jackie Chan as the Prisoner
(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00000F2MG.01.TZZZZZZZ.jpg)
Running time: 1Hr38min
Distributor: Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
Country: Hong Kong
Region: 1
Rating: R (Violence)
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen (1.85:1)
Languages : English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
Subtitles : English, Spanish
Special Features:
- Audio Commentary by Phillip Ree - Martial Arts Expert
- Original Theatrical Trailer
Note:
I bought this DVD expecting a Jackie Chan Movie. Instead I bought a Jackie Chan Small Role Movie. Do not be fooled (like I do) with the title. One interesting thing upon watching it even though it was uncredited is the final action sequence. Which was filmed in the Phillipines.
And unique thing about it was Jackie was killed! Yes, he was to the orders of shoot to kill by no other than Suba Herrero. Not a must for JC collectors but fair enough.
*Jackie as the Prisoner was the North American Title release while its original title was Island on Fire.
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Tartan have just re-release the superb 'Battle Royale' and this is teh news that should thrill our US readers in particular...
Tartan Video has taken the challenge of the latest home entertainment innovation and has produced its first DVD to utilise NTSC progressive scan technology, currently a unique feature of NTSC players, now available in the UK. Progressive scan technology substantially enhances picture quality and the viewing experience as a whole, but while it remains a feature of NTSC DVD players only, this added value cannot be offered by DVDs made in the PAL format. Further enhanced features available on this NTSC release are the new Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack and the newly created digital subtitles which Tartan Video was unable to access for its original PAL release.
Just last May 27th it was released.
However some viewpoints were raised by DVD reviewers concerning this.
related topic below---> Tartan confuse with Battle Royale Progressive Scan (http://www.bulletsnbabesdvds.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=788&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0)
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This week Hong Kong Released DVDs
Inner Senses (2002)
Letterboxed
Cantonese (DTS), Cantonese (DD 5.1), Cantonese (Stereo), and Mandarin (DD 5.1)
Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles
No region coding
My Note: Ala Sixth Sense but not-so-good plot and low budget effects
Tiramisu (2002)
Letterboxed
Cantonese (DTS), Cantonese (DD 5.1), Cantonese (Stereo), and Mandarin (DD 5.1)
Chinese (Traditional), English, and Chinese (Simplified) subtitles
No region coding
My Note: A romantic ghost story
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Over the past months have been buying HK DVDS I have notice that the among the numbers of purchased DVD I made. The better set always comes from Universe Laser released DVDs.
Why:
1. Among other HK DVD producers, Universe laser is the consistent one in releasing new titles under DTS track
2. Most of their new DVDs are jampacked with Special Features
3. DVD keepcase is excellent since it houses to DVDs. If you to search for dual DVD case just buy a Universe release DVD.
4. Subtitles can be clearly viewed/read.
5. Price is affordable
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BROTHER
(http://www.asiandvdguide.com/japanesehk/thumbso2/u5757f.jpg)
Running Time 113 Minutes
Country: Japan
Distributor: Universe
Regional Coding: 3
Format: NTSC
Screen: Letterbox with aspect Ratio of 1.85:1
Special Features:
Sound:
- Japanese/English (DTS)
- Japanese/English (DD 5.1)
- Japanese/English (DD 2.0)
Subtitles:
- Traditional Chinese
- Simplified Chinese
- English
Filmography of Takeshi Kitano
My Note:
Excellent DTS soundtrack for a bulelt ballet style Japan drama/action film. Although no amount of extras to be seen, this DVD is highlighted by a great menu matching it with violent short scenes.
Around 10$ (including shipping) a sure bargain price for a such a good film (In my view). Recommended for "Beat" Takeshi fans and those who love Gangster films (I mean like Yakuza/Cholos[mexicans]/Blacks/Mafia)
For those who do not know "Beat" Takeshi - he is the terror teacher in the popular Japanese film "Battle Royale" and if you can still recall, he is the bigboss/owner on the TV show "Takeshi's Castle" which was played locally by Smokey and Anjo.
For some reviews check out this IMDB link
Brother IMDB Info (http://us.imdb.com/Title?0222851)
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To Region 1 collectors, here is a look of the "Audition" Region 1 release.
http://www.dvdshrine.com/story.shtml?id=12458&cat=current
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Unearthed Films upcoming US DVD release of Japenese Gore Horrors
Devils Experiment/Android of Notre Dame Double Feature - June 5
Mermaid in a Manhole/ He Never Dies Double Feature - Septemeber 5
Flower of Flesh and Blood/ Making of Guinea Pig - November 5
Devil Dr. Woman/ Making of Devil Dr. Woman - Decemeber 23
Suggested Retail will be $34.95 per disc
The DVD's will have removable subtitles, Dolby Digital Stereo and Split Menu's. The Disc's will be NTSC, Non-Region and digitally enhanced. Also, Junk and Evil Dead Trap 2 are on their upcoming DVD release.
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John Woo's The Killer
(http://www.buio-omega.de/GRAPHICS/NEWS/2001/10-12/DVD-Killer.jpg)
Running time: 111 mins
Distributor: Universe Video
Country: Hong Kong
Region: ALL
Rating: II
Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1
Special Features:
- Chapter Selection
- Subtitles:
Chinese (Traditional)
English
Chinese (Simplified)
Japanese
Korean
Bahasa (Indonesia)
Bahasa (Malaysia)
Thai
Vietnamese
French
- Cast (Danny Lee and Chow Yun Fat) Biography
- Trailer of the Movie
My Short Note:
What Can I say? Its a John Woo Masterpiece! From story to hard-hitting action. This DVD is a must for fans of Bullet-Ballet/John Woo films
For an average price of $5.5 (Excluding shipping) on online HK stores. This DVD is a bargain!
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The Fruit is Swelling 97'
(The Fruit is Ripe II)
(http://64.95.118.51/images/newworld/3618/1090258-movie-resized220.jpg)
Running time: 90 mins
Distributor: Mei Ah Video
Country: Hong Kong
Region: ALL
Rating: III
Screen: Letterboxed at a ratio of 1.85 to 1
Sound:
Cantonese (DD 2.0)
Mandarin (DD 2.0)
Special Features:
- Chapter Selection
- Subtitles:
-Traditional Chinese
-English
-Japanese
-Korean
-Bahasa (doesn't indicate whether its Indonesian or Malaysian)
My Short Note:
On the technical end: While viewing I never knew until I reached the chapter that there was a multiangle feature within it (A suprise easter egg!). Here is the details:
- Choose Chapter #11, if you use the chapter menu
- Or forward to Chapter #13, if you punch it in while watching the film (This is because the film starts at Chapter 3)
- The scene involves 4 selectable camera angle
On the movie review end: If you love Big (yes, the Tom Hanks Film) then you'll definitely love this one (ofcourse because of the the added sexy stuff)
Related link (As this was recently released in theatres here and the reason Why I buy)
Rating in Philippine Cinema (http://www.clickthecity.com/movie/movie.asp?movid=6661)
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Asian DVD's with english dialog
hi everybody,
I would like to start buying Asian DVD's such as Hongkong films, Malaysian, Thai etc, but I want them to have English dialogs, certainly not english sub-titles alone. Can you list down known asian DVD's with english dialogs? thanks.
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Hey Xage,
Maybe you can recommend some "nice" Hsu Chi films to me. The ones where she actually starred and not just to support some action star. A category III rating will be much appreciated. he-he.
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Reposted from another thread:
hi everybody,
I would like to start buying Asian DVD's such as Hongkong films, Malaysian, Thai etc, but I want them to have English dialogs, certainly not english sub-titles alone. Can you list down known asian DVD's with english dialogs? thanks.
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Hey Xage,
Maybe you can recommend some "nice" Hsu Chi films to me. The ones where she actually starred and not just to support some action star. A category III rating will be much appreciated. he-he.
Most of her films (Which is in to DVD) are rated II the only one that I heard of as a Cat III was Sex & Zen II however the DVD released was only in PAL format .
*Add On - three more are posted two posts below
Anyway once recommendation is Shu Qi- True Woman but it is categorized as IIB but so far that was the closest I could find :)
It is hard to find but one online seller has this in stock it is at www.dddhouse.com
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Is Hsu Chi and Shu Qi the same? If it is, I own a movie entitled Iron Sister. Released by WideSight and it is Cat III. Don't ask me about the story. I haven't seen the entire movie. Only the Skin Scene! ;D ;D ;D
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Yes they are the same. Her name was change around 97 as it conflict another HK personality in the entertainment field.
As for Iron Sister, thanks for bringing that one up. It was her film debut but not produced in Hong Kong but from taiwan.
Anyway here are the others (corrections from my recent previous post):
- Viva Erotica it is also a CAT III rating (Highly recommended film! - praised by HK Film reviewers and the cornerstone why Shu Qi was raised a bar level to superstar status)
- Fruit is Swelling (But she only played a cameo role) also a CAT II
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New HK DVD release this week
Title : Woman From Mans
Actor: Ekin Cheng, Michael Fitzgerald Wong, Cheung Tat Ming, Shu Qi
Director: Andrew Lau, Yip Wai Man
Screenplay: Manfred Wong
Movie Grade: IIA
Category: Comedy
Language: Cantonese, Mandarin
Subtitle: Chinese(Traditional), English, Chinese(Simplified)
System Format: NTSC
Area Code: ALL
Sound Effect: Dolby Surround 5.1
Distributor: Universe Laser & Video Co Ltd
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How about Japanese Wrestling DVDs? :)
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hi xage,
ive just seen my R1 copy of audition (courtesy of pareng benny ;)) , and id like to thank you for the very nice recommendation. this film was just so totally awesome, and totally *ugh* , you know what i mean :o
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You are welcome Paltik, it gives me a creep until now Especially whenever I am going on dates.
Anyway, Good to hear you ahev the R1 copy, It is far and mean Far more better than its R3 and R2 Counterparts
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Is it true that the Jacky Chan movie, The Accidental Spy will be available in R1?
I think I read about it somewhere but I just can't remember where...
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I might be wrong. But Hollywood will surely show this movie first on theater before releasing it on R1 DVD.
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finally catching up on some asian dvds i missed, cus they lowered the prices of the discs locally (usual summer sale).
just picked up the R3 versions of Battle Royale and Brother (Japanese flicks, both with DTS soundtracks, as previously reviewed by xage) and Barking Dogs Never Bite (korean film) at 3 for hk$ 95 (roughly 200 pesos/disc). most of the previous films xage reviewed are also priced the same.
the more popular ones i still don't have (Storm Riders, Fulltime Killer, Running out of Time) are a bit more expensive, around hk$50-60 (300-400 pesos).
kung may kilala kayong pupunta dito, magpabili na kayo :)
xage (or anybody else), any good suggestions for japanese/korean films? still on my list:
waterboys (japan)
il mare and my sassy girl (korean chick flicks)
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Is it true that the Jacky Chan movie, The Accidental Spy will be available in R1?
I think I read about it somewhere but I just can't remember where...
Read that too...also forgot where I read it. :-\
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xage (or anybody else), any good suggestions for japanese/korean films? still on my list:
Japanese ( I do not have it yet but sure wud buy in the coming weeks)
1. VERSUS - I Hope this is released in SouthEast Asia now
2. Kairo - Cool horror flick about webcams/internet
3. ITCHI the KILLER - from Dir. Miike
Korean:
1. I heard Shiri is a great film
2. Memento Mori also
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BROTHER
Running Time 113 Minutes
Country: Japan
My Note:
Excellent DTS soundtrack for a bulelt ballet style Japan drama/action film. Although no amount of extras to be seen, this DVD is highlighted by a great menu matching it with violent short scenes.
Around 10$ (including shipping) a sure bargain price for a such a good film (In my view). Recommended for "Beat" Takeshi fans and those who love Gangster films (I mean like Yakuza/Cholos[mexicans]/Blacks/Mafia)
you're right about the dts soundtrack. excellent dvd, more than makes up for my fiasco with the touch a few nights ago.
thanks for the suggestions! not too keen on the asian horror genre (with long haired women whose face you can't see coming out of mirrors, and ghosts hopping like kangaroos) although i'm willing to give the ring a try. i think i've seen VS but i'm not too sure. will let you know if i find it.
Shiri was a blockbuster hit in korea a couple of years back, and the dvd doesn't disappoint. DTS soundtrack gives it justice, along with the not-so-common plot twists. j.s.a. is also good, along the same lines as shiri.
will look into memento mori but it seems to be another horror/suspense flick. have you seen my wife is a gangster? the dvd's been out for some time. action comedy with awesome knife/fight sequences. korea's definitely pumping out some of the better movies recently.
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great thread! :D
i just rented out brother in my netflix account based on this threads review
id also recommend
(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000067IX5.01.MZZZZZZZ.jpg)
great story and well paced...i think this is an adoptation of the italian film "bicycle thief". though there is no english dub, the film is well acted enough that i can even follow the movie even without reading the english subtitles.
bently
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ditto on beijing bicycle bently! story was fluid, and the shots of the narrow alleys and hutongs of suburban beijing can't be any more real.
weather's crap, so i skipped the usual friday nite-out and immersed myself in hk film's forte, brainless action flicks.
started off with china strike force
(http://www.dighkmovies.com/v1/63/Csfcover.jpg)
it doesn't disappoint, if you take it for what it is. aaron kwok's still too much of a pretty boy to be a credible action star for me, but some of the stunts are really good (bordering on yeah right, that's possible). noriko fujiwara is a definite hottie (with a nice striptease scene :o) . the disc features dts tracks, but i've heard better. best watched in the original mandarin, as the cantonese soundtrack felt slightly off. and to add to the cool factor, coolio's in it.
double tap
(http://www.asiandvdguide.com/HongKong/thumbs3/udts5477f.jpg)
another no brainer with some good scenes, with leslie cheung as a baddie.
there's a dts version of this dvd, although i only saw the DD one. The DD track could use a little oomph, with some of the action sequences sounding a bit subdued. made good use of directional sound though, making me turn around every once in a while thinking i was being shot at ;D
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I might be wrong. But Hollywood will surely show this movie first on theater before releasing it on R1 DVD.
And... I was wrong!!! :-[ They would be releasing Accidental Spy in the US on Aug. 13.
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To ALL!!
Do not buy ICHI THE KILLER by Universe ( The region all HK DVD)
Why - 30mins were removed in comparison from its original theatrical release in Japan. From NC-17 it was dowgraded into PG-13
It maybe spoilers but pls take note of the brutal cuts done
Again not recommended for purchase
*The scene where the woman beater beats the prostitute and has sex with her is cut slightly.
*Long saying "It's as gross as ever. Who is this Ichi?" when he slips in the room where Anjo's dead body lays.
*The syndicate boss making an entrance when the Anjo Clan was in the room where their boss disappeared is missing (I can't find a good reason why they cut the scene except for time constraint).
*Suzuki's torture session (The shots of his hooked back are gone. After 1st insertion of needle, it cuts Kakihara slowly making twisting motions with the needle in cheek. The 2nd needle assertion is missing the shot of the needle slowly piercing through his mouth and the removal of the 2nd needle that is followed by pints of blood.
*The boiling water scalding Suzuki's back and face are completely gone. Kakihara threatening to pierce Suzuki's penis is missing as well.)
*The upclose shot of Kakihara cutting his tongue.
*The other four fingers which Kakihara breaks on the heroin dealer.
*The upclose shot of Inoue's severed face is gone.
*When Ichi cuts the woman beater in half, the scene of his guts falling out is gone, but you can still hear the sound effects of it.
*All three victims who pops a massive blood fountain blasts from the neck are cut by at least 7-8 seconds each (Each one you can only see for about half a second now, excluding Kaneko's).
*Jijii slapping sense into Ichi when Ichi declares that he wanted to rape Tachibana instead of save her.
*Exchange between Karen and Kakihara during the face pulling with a shot of the bar owner screaming is compeltely gone.
*The face slowly oozing down the wall is cut by 2 or 3 seconds.
Kakihara walking through the office of corpses and picking up some large intestines to show Kaneko.
*Kaneko's encounter with Ichi and the whole ramen noodle scene with the flashbacks is completely gone (Kaneko's character development is put to 0 in this version!)
*The infamous nipple cut torture scene is buhbye as well as some following shots (including Jiro slamming the razor on the table in fury).
*The exchange between Takayama and Kaneko outside the room during the torture session.
*Kaneko kicking Miyu Miyu to death.
*The shot of Long's pierced face is gone.
*Jiro's funny attempt to recreate Takayama's death on Long.
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Is it true that the Jacky Chan movie, The Accidental Spy will be available in R1?
I think I read about it somewhere but I just can't remember where...
I guess youre right
http://ecurrent.com/art/video0802.php
Week of Tuesday, August 13
The Accidental Spy
Well I would ratehr recommend the Universe HK DVD than this region 1... Believe most HK films re-released in US are brutally toned downed by about 30 mins and does not invlude any behind-the scenes footage
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To ALL!!
Do not buy ICHI THE KILLER by Universe ( The region all HK DVD)
Why - 30mins were removed in comparison from its original theatrical release in Japan. From NC-17 it was dowgraded into PG-13
It maybe spoilers but pls take note of the brutal cuts done
Again not recommended for purchase
*The scene where the woman beater beats the prostitute and has sex with her is cut slightly.
*Long saying "It's as gross as ever. Who is this Ichi?" when he slips in the room where Anjo's dead body lays.
*The syndicate boss making an entrance when the Anjo Clan was in the room where their boss disappeared is missing (I can't find a good reason why they cut the scene except for time constraint).
*Suzuki's torture session (The shots of his hooked back are gone. After 1st insertion of needle, it cuts Kakihara slowly making twisting motions with the needle in cheek. The 2nd needle assertion is missing the shot of the needle slowly piercing through his mouth and the removal of the 2nd needle that is followed by pints of blood.
*The boiling water scalding Suzuki's back and face are completely gone. Kakihara threatening to pierce Suzuki's penis is missing as well.)
*The upclose shot of Kakihara cutting his tongue.
*The other four fingers which Kakihara breaks on the heroin dealer.
*The upclose shot of Inoue's severed face is gone.
*When Ichi cuts the woman beater in half, the scene of his guts falling out is gone, but you can still hear the sound effects of it.
*All three victims who pops a massive blood fountain blasts from the neck are cut by at least 7-8 seconds each (Each one you can only see for about half a second now, excluding Kaneko's).
*Jijii slapping sense into Ichi when Ichi declares that he wanted to rape Tachibana instead of save her.
*Exchange between Karen and Kakihara during the face pulling with a shot of the bar owner screaming is compeltely gone.
*The face slowly oozing down the wall is cut by 2 or 3 seconds.
Kakihara walking through the office of corpses and picking up some large intestines to show Kaneko.
*Kaneko's encounter with Ichi and the whole ramen noodle scene with the flashbacks is completely gone (Kaneko's character development is put to 0 in this version!)
*The infamous nipple cut torture scene is buhbye as well as some following shots (including Jiro slamming the razor on the table in fury).
*The exchange between Takayama and Kaneko outside the room during the torture session.
*Kaneko kicking Miyu Miyu to death.
*The shot of Long's pierced face is gone.
*Jiro's funny attempt to recreate Takayama's death on Long.
Urk!!! :P
This movie (Ichi the Killer) sounds like a real gory and nasty one... Seems like it's even nastier than some of the HK flicks I've seen on LD before such as The Untold Story and the uncut version on Rikki-Oh... :-\
Gotta admit, it sounds interesting though - could anybody give a few sites where I can find more info about the film?
Another thing - I heard that the Once Upon in China series is coming out on a DVD boxed set. Can anybody confirm this? Thanks!!
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I guess youre right
http://ecurrent.com/art/video0802.php
Week of Tuesday, August 13
The Accidental Spy
Well I would ratehr recommend the Universe HK DVD than this region 1... Believe most HK films re-released in US are brutally toned downed by about 30 mins and does not invlude any behind-the scenes footage
you are right there xage, about 21 minutes of footage have been removed for the region 1 version, included in the cut is the part of the storyline wherein the terrorist group were developing a new form of (anthrax ???) virus.
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Urk!!! :P
This movie (Ichi the Killer) sounds like a real gory and nasty one... Seems like it's even nastier than some of the HK flicks I've seen on LD before such as The Untold Story and the uncut version on Rikki-Oh... :-\
Dante,
I suggest watching The Audition first before seeing Ichi the killer.
As far as gore is concern, Rikki-Oh is the the best far out blood and guts ....
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Ever heard of?
WHASANGO[/size]
aka VOLCANO HIGH[/b]
I admit, I am currently on a hunt for this Korean ala Anime Film/DVD...
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Would you like to post a sypnosis or review about this film? I'm also looking for live action/ anime type. I bought a japanese movie entitled I.K.U but it was a bomb. Better luck next time eh.
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Would you like to post a sypnosis or review about this film? I'm also looking for live action/ anime type. I bought a japanese movie entitled I.K.U but it was a bomb. Better luck next time eh.
Well, I guess the one I am searchin is not a bomb
Another one is Storm Riders.. HK blockbuster with Cool Effects (have two versions of it)
or darker style would be
VERSUS - A japanese action film that combines martial arts/gun fight/swordplay and cool zombies
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hi xage! volcano high only opens end of the month here (more than half a year after the korean screening), so the hk dvd isn't out yet. judging from the current trend, it'll probably be released locally by october.
one review over at http://www.koreanfilm.org/kfilm01.html (http://www.koreanfilm.org/kfilm01.html)
barrid, check out avalon (jap/polish). galeng ng pagkagawa. the story isn't that easy to get into, but i wasn't disappointed.
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Thanks for the recommendation, dazed. I did enjoyed the movie, Avalon. In fact, I was able to view couple of times na.
Please keep those recommendations coming. I might even ask for your help to buy those for me. Kung puwede? ;D ;D ;D
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Ichi the killer rocks !!!! ;D Apparently takashi miike as a kid fantasized about gore etc. and breaking the boundaries of contemporary cinema. I liked audition for it many undelying tones about women and their place in asian society. But Ichi the killer is pure fun a totally different page. Sarap to watch with a totally new approach with the mtv style editing ala guy ritchie and the fast paced demented gangster type action that i totally learned to love. If you guys loved audition please check Miike's other movie that is also critically acclaimed named Visitor Q . ;D
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Swank..
Sad to hear, you got the first Killed released version
Check my comments (quote below).. I guess Ichi killed you without knowing it..
But nevertheless you mentioned Visitor Q.. I can't wait for it.. I heard that its like the SImpsons only much more Darker....
To ALL!!
Do not buy ICHI THE KILLER by Universe ( The region all HK DVD)
Why - 30mins were removed in comparison from its original theatrical release in Japan. From NC-17 it was dowgraded into PG-13
It maybe spoilers but pls take note of the brutal cuts done
Again not recommended for purchase
*The scene where the woman beater beats the prostitute and has sex with her is cut slightly.
*Long saying "It's as gross as ever. Who is this Ichi?" when he slips in the room where Anjo's dead body lays.
*The syndicate boss making an entrance when the Anjo Clan was in the room where their boss disappeared is missing (I can't find a good reason why they cut the scene except for time constraint).
*Suzuki's torture session (The shots of his hooked back are gone. After 1st insertion of needle, it cuts Kakihara slowly making twisting motions with the needle in cheek. The 2nd needle assertion is missing the shot of the needle slowly piercing through his mouth and the removal of the 2nd needle that is followed by pints of blood.
*The boiling water scalding Suzuki's back and face are completely gone. Kakihara threatening to pierce Suzuki's penis is missing as well.)
*The upclose shot of Kakihara cutting his tongue.
*The other four fingers which Kakihara breaks on the heroin dealer.
*The upclose shot of Inoue's severed face is gone.
*When Ichi cuts the woman beater in half, the scene of his guts falling out is gone, but you can still hear the sound effects of it.
*All three victims who pops a massive blood fountain blasts from the neck are cut by at least 7-8 seconds each (Each one you can only see for about half a second now, excluding Kaneko's).
*Jijii slapping sense into Ichi when Ichi declares that he wanted to rape Tachibana instead of save her.
*Exchange between Karen and Kakihara during the face pulling with a shot of the bar owner screaming is compeltely gone.
*The face slowly oozing down the wall is cut by 2 or 3 seconds.
Kakihara walking through the office of corpses and picking up some large intestines to show Kaneko.
*Kaneko's encounter with Ichi and the whole ramen noodle scene with the flashbacks is completely gone (Kaneko's character development is put to 0 in this version!)
*The infamous nipple cut torture scene is buhbye as well as some following shots (including Jiro slamming the razor on the table in fury).
*The exchange between Takayama and Kaneko outside the room during the torture session.
*Kaneko kicking Miyu Miyu to death.
*The shot of Long's pierced face is gone.
*Jiro's funny attempt to recreate Takayama's death on Long.
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i just saw the ring at apple.com trailers. is this the same one i keep hearing about or a remake? ???
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hi paltik! it's a remake, going through the whole hollywood sterilization process. i'm curious how it turns out though.
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i see. thanks dazed. it looks quite promising though. i saw the preview at apple.com trailers. all i can say is wow! :o
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thanks xage I was trying to figure out that reference before ichi went out to kill kakihara. I was like kaneko gave ramen to Ichi when did that happen ? Anyways my friend has the region 2 special release version with the hollagram of kakihara on the box it's sooooooooo coooooolllllll ;D but it doesn't have any eng subs so it really didnt get to me. But the box is really nice. But I like ichi pa rin galing eh. Medyo you gotta have a dark side to you if you enjoy the humor etc. But never the less the quality was good.
But maybe you can help me out here pare. Sorry paltik don't read xage's response kasi medyo spoiler to ng kaunti ;D In the last scene ichi goes out finally to kill kakihara and kakihara ends up falling and you know the rest. Was it kaneko's son who killed kakihara ? As the the ending implied ? PArang I'm still guessing that was my conclusion dahil medyo kakihara was delirious na etc. cause the thing that gave it away was the blade scar that didn't show on his head when he finally reached ground. Pls. help me na lang if you've got your own conclusion or your own thoughts thanks ! ;D
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hehe, don't worry. i didn't .i have a habit of closing my eyes at the first sign of a spoiler ;)
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I ordered Dark water region 3 !!!!!! and I found volcano high for you xage !!! same vendor !!!! Kaya leave a message in my main thread kung game ka for volcano high if not I'll just be ordering Dark water !!!
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xage i found whasanggo volcano high !
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Thansk Swank, but I got to wait for these with my ASIAN DVD online source :)
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cool. My asian dvd supplier kasi is really quick with the new stuff. and the shipping is pretty fast. anyways I'll also post siguro sa thread ko as soon as I have visitor Q na rin.
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THE EYE
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* First review I made not using bulleted tech info but what I felt obtaining this DVD..
Synopsis
At the age of two Mann went blind. Eighteen years later, a new and risky corneal transplant operation restores her vision; but a series of inexplicable events lead her to believe there is more than meets the eye to her new-found gift of sight.
I. The Video
This is my first aquisition among my Asian DVD collection that was produced by Panorama Entertainment. The DVD's is presented in a widescreen format. Unfortunately the presentation showed some bad compression output that is very apparent during dark sequences. Nevertheless, it did not even worsen my viewing as the special efffects made by Centro Digital (HKs ILM version)was absolutely FLAWLESS
8/10
II. The Sound
The element that sent chills upon viewing this movie was its stunning achievement in sound and music. The Pang brothers have probably followed the chilling footsteps of japanese director Hideo Nakata whose music and sound presentation in his films (especially the EYE) plays a major factor in the term SCARE. Upon the films opening sequence, you will immediate feel that this would definetly be a scarey themed film
A very well and Two Thumbs Up job on Panorama Entertainment as it made an excellent DTS original audio track presentation ( A Must have for all owners who could play DTS sound). Unfortunately and I mean really unfortunate was for those who can't play DTS, viewers/listeners will have to rely only on a DD2.0 track since there's no 5.1 track available on the disc.
10/10
III. Special Features
The subtitles are of excellent quality no no typical wrong spelling nor wrong grammar visible and really help the chillin pace of this film.
And for the extra, well there's absolutely the basic chapter selection and three non HK trailers mainly, Blow (Us Film), Avalon (Polish/japan Film) and Nowhere to Hide (Korea Film)
Very average release, too bad because a movie of this quality should deserved a better treatment.
6/10
IV. My short note
Once I popped in my brand new copy of THE EYE DVD , Man was I so horrified by the fuzzy, glitchy, pixelated, stuttering mess ( the usual DVD rot prob ) that appeared on the screen (And take note I could not stop,eject nor forward it). As I was cursing, it comes to my mind of having mail it back to my online distributor to exchange my defective disc and suddenly the image shattered like glass and a crystal clear picture showed a message written in Chinese (Somethin like Stop Piracy). Oh well an excellent JOKE !! *note this is just one shock factor brought by this DVD more upon viewing the film!
V. Overall Recommendation
Highly recommended for terror fans in the whole world (Hey, the DVD is region free so no worry)!! I never thought until I saw this film that HK (ofcourse with the intrend help of CENTRO Digital) truly add another definition of CG to Asian horror films and I mean not the cheesy thing but the sure scary thing...
Two Thumbs UP!! and a lot of Goosebumps
9/10
For further movie info check out www.theeyemovie.com
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xage, I noticed some HK movies [ex. naked killer, etc.] released on two or more different DVD label[ Mei Ah, Universe] Which among them has a better version overall? Thanks!
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xage, I noticed some HK movies [ex. naked killer, etc.] released on two or more different DVD label[ Mei Ah, Universe] Which among them has a better version overall? Thanks!
The One I posted in this thread, which is the MEGASTAR DVD release. Now Why?
1.) The best picture transfer
2.) Cheap
3.) Better than its other Region counterparts (MEGASTAR's release was the unrated/uncut one)
4. ) A lot of info about the film
5. ) 5.1 Dolby Digital
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just saw The Brother...and i was dissapointed :-\
the dvd video quality was excellent and the audio was the bomb! i had to turn down the subwoofer a bit, kasi it felt like they where shooting each other with canons instead of guns! :)
i really wanted to like this movie, but the ending sucks!
i think they kinda hurried the storyline in the beginning and got lost in the middle and did not know how to end the film. ::)
it would have been better if they showed in more detail, on how the group prospered rather than just showing how they massacered the big boss then they suddenly got filthy rich.
so this was just a rental for me! :-\
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Hey xage! I was wondering if you know where I could get Tsai Ming-Liang films at a good price. Here's the list of his films I'd like to have:
1. What Time Is It There?
2. The Hole
3. Vive L'Amour
4. Rebels Of A Neon God
5. The River
Thanks chief!
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second time around
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ok flick for cheung pak chi fans (hello flyderman), with pretty boy ekin cheng. the plot involves las vegas, gambling, and yes, time travel. ekin cheng plays a disgruntled dealer who tries his luck on the other side of the table in vegas while cheung pak chi plays an american detective (who sounds like she just got off the boat... forgive me, but it's her first movie i saw that required her to belt out english lines... apparently the few years she spent studying in oz didn't do much to improve her english. but yes, she's a hottie) who's investigating an accident ekin was involved in.
most of the locals blasted the movie, preferring twelve nights (cheung pak chi with eason chan) so it sat on my shelf for a good 2 months. finally got to see it last night and i'm not *that* disappointed. the concept of time travel and parallel worlds may have been lost with most of the viewers here, but it's not that hard to keep up with. acting was bland (what do you expect from ekin cheng), but there's enough plot twists to keep me happy (i am however, easy to please). it was filmed in vegas, but they probably didn't have enough budget to shoot in any major hotel or casino, as most of the vegas shots were outdoors or along the freeway to LA (i'm guessing the actual casino shots were just in a set).
the DVD includes a trailer, and previews of other movies (kelly chen's lavender and daniel wu's hit team). DTS soundtrack is present, but i hardly noticed the difference from the DD5.1 track. the subtitles however are some of the worst i've seen, even for a Mei Ah release. some sentences show only the second half, letting you wonder what they actually said, and the translation (from the little that i can understand) is very rough.
an entertaining flick still, if you can ignore some of its shortcomings.
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i've seen mentions of attack the gas station, the isle, volcano high and some other korean movies, but i don't think they've been given enough notice. saw hi dharma a few days ago and it shows that they're definitely gaining momentum over hk.
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another entry to korea's line of gangster comedies, the plot is predictable. gangsters get into trouble, hide out in a monastery, clash with the monks living there, but they end up bonding together in the end.
execution is another story though, and some scenes are downright hilarious. Park Sang-myun (also in my wife is a gangster) has perfected the slow, slightly chubby stereotype (which might lead to him being casted in mostly similar roles in the future). some parts of the plot aren't built up and given up for dead, and could've been omitted. still all in all, an enjoyable film.
the universe release has korean and cantonese dd5.1, although the cantonese dd5.1 sounds a bit louder compared to the korean track (don't mind me, i'm just a stickler for watching movies in the original language).
if you haven't seen them yet, other korean goodies include shiri, the 2000 blockbuster - action/spy thriller with some nice plot twists
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and of course, my wife is a gangster which was also blasted by locals over there, but still kicks ass for me (i must have a thing for locally criticized flicks) - gangster comedy with awesome awesome fight scenes (the one in the rain can kick matrix's ass anytime)
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hmmm...looks family ::)
(read: familiar)
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Just watched this film ( Courtesy of Parc )
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JOINT SECURITY AREA ( J.S.A )
A great investigative film, The highest invested film in Korean history. Winner of the Golden Bear Award at The 51st Berlin International Film Festival. Best Film at the Festival Du Film Asiatique De Deauville in France. Best Film, Best Actor, Best Sound and Best Art Director at the 38th Grand Bell Awards in Korea. Best Foreign Film at the Blue Ribbon Awards in Japan. Best Ten Foreign Film of the Year from 'Kinejun' The Japanese Leading Magazine.
Click below for complete details:
http://dvdasian.com/cgi-bin/dvdasian/12833.html (http://dvdasian.com/cgi-bin/dvdasian/12833.html)
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although i was expecting more action sequences ala-shiri, i wasn't that disappointed with j.s.a.. the plot twists kept me happy :)
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If you are expecting the usual action fight scenes in J.S.A., there isn't any. It's more of an investigative drama rather than an action flick. J.S.A. focuses more on friendship, courage, politics and loyalty to your country.
Some of the recent films i've watched in terms of action sequences, personally i think My Wife's A Gangster is on top of my list. Other films include 2002, Public Enemy, China Strike Force, Musa and Volcano High School.
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hmmm...looks family ::)
(read: familiar)
Well, Actually if you saw Miss Congeniality the films is like almost the same but with heavy artileery comes with it
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Has anybody seen this film??
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Cover looks promising.
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has anyone seen the korean movie "friends". it's supposed to be like one of their highest grossing films or even the highest. anyways hopefully somebody can leave a review. to many posts kasi it takes to long to scroll down if anybody did leave a review that is ;D
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I will recommend to you 2 Korean movies that I have watched (though someone already mentioned these 2)
1. SHIRI (available now in R1), but the korean version has a Special 2-disc edition, comes w/ DTS.
2. JSA (Joint Security Area), not really an action movie. nice plot twist.
....
and there is a new DVD... action/comedy
WASABI (DTS) - japanese/french movie starring Jean Reno and Hiroko Hirosue.
Written and produced by Luc Besson, directed by Gerard Krawczyk (Taxi 2), it was filmed in Japan, and currently available only in R3 (japanese language w/ english subs) and R2 (french language and subs).
http://www.dvdasian.com/cgi-bin/dvdasian/13633.html
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has anyone seen the korean movie "friends". it's supposed to be like one of their highest grossing films or even the highest. anyways hopefully somebody can leave a review. to many posts kasi it takes to long to scroll down if anybody did leave a review that is ;D
i think they showed it at the film festival, so you could also check out that thread over at film and tv talk.
it is the highest grossing film, to date, probably hyped up because of the director's own experiences (which was similar to an extent to the film). personally, i found the movie a bit dragging at times, and the other 2 characters (out of the 4 friends) not that well developed. maybe it's just me.
i liked my sassy girl, so go figure.
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i've seen Shiri on dvd, but did not i like it that much... :-\
got to view The audition dvd (http://The audition dvd) last night...
and boy was i susprised to see it!
even though i'm not big at shock films, i must admit that
i kinda liked this film. :) i just had to pause several times during the last scenes and just tell myself that this are just special effects! i also had to lower down the volume since those sound effects also made me cringe.
there was also a directors commentary for the last scene only, but he did not talk to much about the film, or anything else for that matter ::)
this movie kinda reminds me of the movie Misery
with Cathy Bates and her sledge hammer, didn't she win a oscar award for this movie?
anyway...just like misery, the lead actor and the girl had very good chemistry on the screen. and i just wished that the ending went the other way.
just a warning this is not for the week of heart!
rent it at your own risk! :)
bently
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Stephen Chow Fans!
MegaStar is going to re-release Stephen Chow's CHINESE ODDYSSEY 1 & 2 films DTS5.1 with an anamorphic widescreen transfer.
FYI, the two are not in a special 2 disk thing but each are sold separately :(
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Has anybody seen this film??
(http://www.dvdasian.com/images/6/13703.2.jpg)
Cover looks promising.
Sir, I found a review ---> 2009 Review (http://pub5.ezboard.com/bhongkongdvds) --- under the Review Forum...the link I posted earlier leads to a dead link ???
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Hey people.
I have a P-Copy of Ichi the Killer here with me (bought in China last month), but I'm afraid to watch it because I'm afraid that it's the cut version I keep hearing so much about. How do I know if it's the real thing or not (without reading the spoilers above)?
How about stating here the running time of the orig. version? Or even the edited version? Thanks!
Oh, by the way, where is the best place to buy Asian films here in Manila (without ordering online)? And I mean, Japanese, Korean, HK, etc., not just HK vcds in Chinatown. Oh, and any format is good, dvds or vcds. Thanks again!
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Has anybody seen this film??
(http://www.dvdasian.com/images/6/13703.2.jpg)
Cover looks promising.
YESSSSSSS!!!!! Rented it yesterday. Superb sound, excellent video quality, GREAT story, MAGNIFICENT John Woo-like action. Wonderful. Just wonderful. One of the best Asian films I've ever seen (and I've seen a lot!).
The only negative thing I can say is that it was kind of long. Some parts shoulda been edited. Nonetheless, A MUST-SEE!!!
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Have you guys seen Il Mare? Its a Korean love story with a nice plot. Its a love story between a man in 1997 and a lady in year 1999.
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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.
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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)
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Just saw WASABI (a French film released in HK) starring Jean Reno and a Japanese actress. Very funny movie.
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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? :)
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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!!
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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!
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Next week I will be posting detailed review on my newly aquired ASIAN DVD
WHASANGO aka Volcano High
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cool xage! you have volcano high. where, might i ask, did you acquire it? ;D
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cool xage! you have volcano high. where, might i ask, did you acquire it? ;D
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.
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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
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Volcano High
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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
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Any ideas when "So Close" DVD will be released?
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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!!
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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 :)
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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
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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!! ;D I'll try and check out the sites above.. hopefully meron sila... :)
Thanks again!! :D
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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... ;D
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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... ;D
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 ;D
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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.
I agree DVD wise its not available.. thansk to DISNEY.. kaya sali ka na sa pact of petitioning them ;D
Hehehehe.. Yup, I already did... ;D
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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.
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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 (http://www.pinoydvd.com/yabbse/index.php?board=3;action=display;threadid=3794;start=80)
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san kaya makakakuha ng dvd ng shaolin soccer?
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Mostly are sold online...
VCD wise they have sold in Ongpin for 350P :)
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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.
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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.
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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++
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look for the ring in the marketplace section of pinoydvd. or go to bidshot.com.
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would anyone know if The Returner is out on DVD already? Looks like a cool film. www.returner.net
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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
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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
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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...
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...
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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...
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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 ;D . I can still hear the bones getting cut until now. I think Audition is overhype.
Recommended Asian films:
Battle Royale
Sassy Girl
Shiri
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Black Mask 2: City of Masks (2001) (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000077VQA/qid=1040230405/sr=2-1/ref=sr_2_1/) 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?
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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...
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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... :)
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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.
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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...
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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
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how was The Phone, is it good?
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how was The Phone, is it good?
Personally i did not like The Phone, sayang lang oras mo.
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I see... notice ko nga a couple of highly raved movies in Korea, pero after watching them, parang nothing special naman...
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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. ::)
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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 ;D
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Arirang in cable, di ba pag cable censored palagi?
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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 :)
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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
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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?
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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.
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yeah I didn't like Audition...
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yeah I didn't like Audition...
Me, I like the film! but I dont want it to happen to me :o
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im interested in getting Volcano High pero ilang tulugan pa since the official release is Feb. 11, 2003 pa! :P
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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?
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.
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im interested in getting Volcano High pero ilang tulugan pa since the official release is Feb. 11, 2003 pa! :P
bently,
what is the Feb 11 date, local DVD release of Volcano High here?
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im interested in getting Volcano High pero ilang tulugan pa since the official release is Feb. 11, 2003 pa! :P
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 (http://www.dvdplanet.com/product_listing.asp?productid=30225&format=DVD)
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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
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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.
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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... :)
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sulit ba yung MUSA?
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haven't seen it yet, but here's a review you might be interested in:
http://www.kungfucinema.com/reviews/musa.htm
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sulit ba yung MUSA?
personally i found it dragging (bichunmoo was better for me), but then again, it's just me. as with most epics, cinematography was great, and well, you can't really go wrong with zhang ziyi :D
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The KFCCINEMA review was based from the limited release Korean DVD (Boy, how I wish I have that)
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how do u know if you have that limited release?
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Anywas.. just sharing the source of my reviews in this topic
xage's asian dvds (http://www.pinoydvd.com/yabbse/index.php?board=3;action=display;threadid=4801;start=20)
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I just watched 2009 Lost Memories, not bad at all for a Korean Film... action packed and ambitious storyline :)
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Just a Newbie!
Guys! how would i know if The RING DVD Japanese version and The EYE is a legitimate ORIG and not a bootleg? sino ba yung original studio publisher ng The RING and The EYE? btw is there a website where could i find good reviews of an asiandvd.
tnx!!
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Just a Newbie!
Guys! how would i know if The RING DVD Japanese version and The EYE is a legitimate ORIG and not a bootleg? sino ba yung original studio publisher ng The RING and The EYE? btw is there a website where could i find good reviews of an asiandvd.
tnx!!
The Ring (Trilogy) 1,2 & 0 are released only in R2 format (by Tartan). Should someone offer you a RING DVD which NTSC?? well frankly speaking there are NO NTSC release in the market yet
As far as THE EYE is concern... the only legit DVD release is the region ALL HK DVD made by Panorama entertainment
Here is the link of my DVD review located on page 5 of this topic Page 5 EYE review (http://www.pinoydvd.com/yabbse/index.php?board=3;action=display;threadid=3794;start=80)
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Thanks xage! :)
Your info is most definitely appreciated.
Tnx again man! :D
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try DVD Basen (http://www.dvd-basen.dk/uk/home.php3) it has a large collection of DVD-reviews from around the net... may mga asian movies din siya...
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just love the DVD of Monsoon's Wedding ;D
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Watched this weekend
Volcano High- Weird and we were just having a laugh trip coz the characters look like some actors like Herbert Bautista, Kris Aquino, Janno Gibbs....
The movie was dragging though except for the fight scenes....
Watch the movie and identify...hehe!
(http://image.lycosasia.com/movies/reviews/volcano-high2.jpg)
She was a babe though ;D
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been moving around too much and haven't watched anything in a while, but the http://www.hkmdb.com/db/movies/view.mhtml?id=10113&display_set=eng (http://www.hkmdb.com/db/movies/view.mhtml?id=10113&display_set=eng) infernal affairs dvd got released already.
haven't seen much discussion of it, but that movie definitely rocked. there were no hotties (sammi cheng and urk, kelly chan were put there for the sake of having eye candy), but i enjoyed it a lot more than hero, and if it's any indication, it got picked up already by warner and brad pitt - http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/nm/20030203/film_nm/affair_1 (http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/nm/20030203/film_nm/affair_1)
just hope they don't do too much damage.
infernal affairs official site here: http://www.infernalaffairs.com (http://www.infernalaffairs.com)
i'm still waiting for my so close dvd. (they released the vcd already).
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The movie was dragging though except for the fight scenes....
If yopu thought this was dragging (in terms of Storyline and the only thing that helped it was the fight... think again)
Check Out VERSUS ( But I dont recommend you buying it. but then again.. the fight scene there is SUPERRB!)
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I thought Volcano High was dragging as well.... also Friend din... but they're both ok movies....
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regarding versus
where can i rent the vodeo?? bibili na sana ako nagdalawang isip tuloy ako.
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Hello!
I recently developed a liking for Asian movies. Now I can't seem to get enough of them.
Anyway, can anyone here recommend tony leung chiu wai movies that are worth watching? i'm going to ongpin in a few days to buy some films and i'd really appreciate any feedback from you guys.
thanks a lot.
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Watched this weekend
Volcano High[/b
(http://image.lycosasia.com/movies/reviews/volcano-high2.jpg)
She was a babe though ;D
was also able to watch it over the weekend!
loaded with special effects and the dts sound mix was awesome! it's like the matrix goes to high school! 8)
but i had to put my brain on hold since there was not much of a plot going on.
and i do agree she is a babe! :D
medyo hawig nga ni Hsu Chi (Qi Shu) Jackie Chan's leading lady in Gorgeous.
(http://www.wideopenwest.com/~bently/jpeg/hsuchi4.jpg)
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Hi, you can try these movies that has Tony Leung in it, not necessarily the main star though:
Infernal Affairs
Bullet in the Head
Hero
Tokyo Raiders
Hard Boiled
Hello!
I recently developed a liking for Asian movies. Now I can't seem to get enough of them.
Anyway, can anyone here recommend tony leung chiu wai movies that are worth watching? i'm going to ongpin in a few days to buy some films and i'd really appreciate any feedback from you guys.
thanks a lot.
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anyone seen Ping Pong yet?
(http://www.asiandvdguide.com/weekly632/pingpongs.jpg)
I heard it's a great movie, like Shaolin Soccer, based on a Manga... it's a japanese movie
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Hero DVD (http://www.hkflix.com/xq/asp/filmID.527463/aid.004474/qx/details.htm) is out for those who are interested:
(http://www.asiandvdtime.com/images/reviews/hero/002.jpg)
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Hero DVD (http://www.hkflix.com/xq/asp/filmID.527463/aid.004474/qx/details.htm) is out for those who are interested:
(http://www.asiandvdtime.com/images/reviews/hero/002.jpg)
Hi dude!!
You're the guy who did the Jet Li homepage (http://www.netasia.net/users/sgc_wdi) right? That was a great page. Jet is one of my favorite Asian martial arts actor and I regularly visit your homepage for update regarding his movies. Keep up the great job!! ;D
Btw, do you by any chance know where to get copies of his older films such as OUATIC I, II and III, Fist of Legend, Tai Chi Master and other? I've seen a shop here that offers the Jet Li collection containing 4 of his films (compiled by Dimension) but I don't really want to get those hack jobs. Any idea where I could find the orignal unedited ones? Thanks!!!
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hey sgc_wdi! thanks. will check them out. :)
Hi, you can try these movies that has Tony Leung in it, not necessarily the main star though:
Infernal Affairs
Bullet in the Head
Hero
Tokyo Raiders
Hard Boiled
Hello!
I recently developed a liking for Asian movies. Now I can't seem to get enough of them.
Anyway, can anyone here recommend tony leung chiu wai movies that are worth watching? i'm going to ongpin in a few days to buy some films and i'd really appreciate any feedback from you guys.
thanks a lot.
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I saw in AXN channel the other night that So Close is already available. Anybody knows if it has been released locally? ???
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I saw in AXN channel the other night that So Close is already available. Anybody knows if it has been released locally? ???
got my copy of so close and hero from parc..
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Hi dude!!
You're the guy who did the Jet Li homepage (http://www.netasia.net/users/sgc_wdi) right? That was a great page. Jet is one of my favorite Asian martial arts actor and I regularly visit your homepage for update regarding his movies. Keep up the great job!! ;D
Btw, do you by any chance know where to get copies of his older films such as OUATIC I, II and III, Fist of Legend, Tai Chi Master and other? I've seen a shop here that offers the Jet Li collection containing 4 of his films (compiled by Dimension) but I don't really want to get those hack jobs. Any idea where I could find the orignal unedited ones? Thanks!!!
Hi himura,
yeah that's my site :) cool to know someone here who visits it regularly :)
anyway, for your questions, you meant DVDs of these movies right? For VCDs, you can always go to that Mei Ah store in Chinatown... they probably still have these in stock...but for DVDs, it'd be hard to look for those old films here... your best chance is the Dimension release, but of course, you'll have to live with the dubbing, editing, etc...
I went to HK last december, and I think I've seen Tai Chi Master, but no more Fist of Legend, I was actually looking for FOL as well, but couldn't find any... for the OUATIC series and Tai Chi Master, you can still get them online...
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sgc_wdi ... HANDS DOWN..
I frequently visit te site (coz its my number 1 source for Jet Li Box Office) I never thought youre the man who did that... WOW
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hey Xage thanks :)
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Ping Pong is a great movie, saw it on a Singapore airline flight. Ver y funny and entertaining.
Infernal Affairs is an excellent movie, it is well shot and the has high production values. Also it stars 2 of the biggest stars if not the biggest male stars in Asian cinema : Tony Leung and Andy Lau.
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how is ping pong compared to shaolin soccer?
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The Eye... :)
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The Eye... :)
Cool to know! My advise, never mind the special features.. ( FOCUS on the film!!)
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The Eye... :)
Cool to know! My advise, never mind the special features.. ( FOCUS on the film!!)
thanks for the tip bro! :) :) :)
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just watched JSA and Shiri... cool movies... liked JSA more...
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I bought one from eBay with the following specs:
BRAND NEW & SEALED
Official Released by Mei Ah Laser Disc Co Ltd.
JAPAN 1963
NTSC FORMAT
All zoned / Region 0 edition - may be played in ANY country!
Dolby Digital
Screen Format: Full Screen
Running Time: 142 minutes
Language: JAPANESE
Subtitles (removable): ENGLISH / Chinese (Traditional) / Chinese (Simplified)
I was quite disappointed when I viewed it as the subtitleing requires lots of hardwork for your brain as the English may have been literally translated. Plus the names of the characters have been changed from the original to Chinese names. (eg Jun became Chun)
Are these bootleg Discs? The case did not come with a booklet or card.
Picture and sound quality are passable. Its just the subtitleing that makes me want to return it.
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what movie did u buy?
I bought one from eBay with the following specs:
BRAND NEW & SEALED
Official Released by Mei Ah Laser Disc Co Ltd.
JAPAN 1963
NTSC FORMAT
All zoned / Region 0 edition - may be played in ANY country!
Dolby Digital
Screen Format: Full Screen
Running Time: 142 minutes
Language: JAPANESE
Subtitles (removable): ENGLISH / Chinese (Traditional) / Chinese (Simplified)
I was quite disappointed when I viewed it as the subtitleing requires lots of hardwork for your brain as the English may have been literally translated. Plus the names of the characters have been changed from the original to Chinese names. (eg Jun became Chun)
Are these bootleg Discs? The case did not come with a booklet or card.
Picture and sound quality are passable. Its just the subtitleing that makes me want to return it.
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sgc_wdi: actually I got 5 Kurosawa DVDs High and Low, Stray Dog, The Bad Sleep Well, Sanshiro Sugata and The Lower Depths.
H&L and BSW are Double Sided Discs. I have to flip them over to get to the second part of the movie. I only opened H&L and was disappointed with what I got.
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beware of bootlegs from Ebay :) but if it's from Mei Ah, it's not a bootleg
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I enjoyed Ping Pong immensely, which is more than i can say of Shaolin Soccer, i just don't like Stephen Chow anymore. I can't comment on how it compares to Shaolin soccer since i have not once finished viewing it only glimpses on Star.
Ping Pong is more of a Japanese stlye comedy like Waterboys.
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Hey Xage,
Maybe you can recommend some "nice" Hsu Chi films to me. The ones where she actually starred and not just to support some action star. A category III rating will be much appreciated. he-he.
Recently, I aquired a Mei-Ah release of her most seductive role ever, Sex & Zen II.
The great thing about this DVD is that Mei-Ah did pretty well in its film transfer and even improved their product with its widescreen presentation.
Highly recommended fro hunters of Shu Qi's old roles in the HK's Category III circuit
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Recent Mei Ah releases are actually quite good... most are in anamorphic transfer and dolby digital 5.1... they are also trying to add extras little by little, which is a good step from those previous releases that are in letterbox format and only has trailers
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INFERNAL AFFAIRS
(http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0PwDdAgETFWHyL7NufqHGh5X13g5iDH*zEBuv!rA2naSBnDsAecxed4aZ60f7nwRKFe81LWQolfBPkWUkRwDYnLO0BRLykb9z/infernal.jpg?dc=4675416469077009597)
Synopsis[/b]
YAN (Tony Leung Chiu-wai) is an undercover cop in the triads, recruited before he graduated from the police academy. A decade of hard work has planted him deep in the largest triad in Hong Kong. MING (Andy Lau) is a mole in the police force, assigned by his triad boss to become a cop when he was barely eighteen. With the exclusive intelligence on his triad rivals, Ming has been promoted swiftly to head the Criminal Intelligence Bureau. Both men are feeling increasingly trapped in the inferno between good and evil: they are merely shadows with no identities.
I. The Video
Anyway the first disc which holds the film itself boasted its crisp ANAMORPHIC Widescreen (Definitely enhanced for 16x9 TVs) presentation. If it is MEGASTAR HK DVD got to say GET IT! They present the finest quality Asian DVD Video. A Flawless viewing satisfaction.
My common statement now to MEGASTAR DVDs << Quote me on this..
10/10
II. The Sound
First of all dont expect roaring Gun Shots but be preapared with superb musical scores!
The DVD comes with four outstanding selectable Audio Tracks
1. Cantonese Dolby Digital 5.1
2. Cantonese DTS 5.1
3. Mandarin Dolby Digital 5.1
5. Commentary track by Cast & Crew in Dolby Digital 2.0
10/10
III. Special Features
As Usual, Megastar's 2nd DVD always packed with tons of features:
1. Movie's Story (Synopsis)
2. Confidential File (Film's Outakes & International Trailer)
3. Music Video (Cantonese & Mandarin Version)
4. Making of the film ( full 16min feature and 4 different presentation feature)
5. Trailers (TV Teaser & Full Movie Trailer)
6. Cast & Credits
7. Photo Gallery (Over 20 Posters, Lobby Stills & Others)
Unfortunately all behind the scenes related feature have no English subtitle so it fell shy to my perfect rating
9/10
IV. My short note
Whats great about this DVD is not only you enjoy completing the film but also have the opportunity to see the other ending which was only shown in Mainland China.
I would not dealt anymore on the film's plot. But I say the musical score did its excellent job in presenting the drama that unfolds..
V. Overall Recommendation
While it is fresh, Get It! And have enough ample time to see the film that would be remade in Hollywood.
Megastar did another A+ for this DVD and its a sure KEEPER!
10/10
Oh... I forgot, the EASTER EGG.. On the Second Disc, just choose the Infernal Affairs Title at left side and enjoy numerous Outtakes of the film
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I just saw Tsui Hark's Vampire Hunters on VCD rented from Video City. All I can say is: Blech.
-crude fight scenes
-crude CG
-lame looking villain
-there are times you can't make out what's happening during a fight
-mababaw na story
depressing for a Tsui Hark release coming from what he did on Time and Tide.
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Well Rei, sad to hear that
Im drooling right now to get my wish DVD on the recently released Media Asia Film calle "The Twins Effect" oh its a vampire asian film.
And being in HK last month Im pretty much guilty to myself not getting two special limited edition released of both the EYE and Infernal Affairs... I spent my money kasi buyin action films and CAT 3 Asian DVD
Soon, I will be posting my review on
1. Full Time Killer
2. Hard Boiled (Re-released w/ DTS mei-ah version)
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Anyone here a fan of Zhang YiMou films (aside from Hero)? How's the DVD releases of those films such as Raise the Red Lantern, Red Sorghum, etc. ?
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On A Man Called hero
Yes, I suggest if you intend to buy, try getting the newly released double disc DVD with DTS sound and Unrated. The recent one (Which I have) is a single disc with DD 5.1 sound only but descent enought to be a jam packed DVD.
I just found out that the said DTS, uncut DVD was only released in Korea. HK itself did not produced it and only sticked to the DD 5.1 edition
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Has anybody heard of the film Versus? It's supposed to be a Japanese-made film that's a cross between The Matrix and Evil Dead. I read a few reviews of it and it supposedly has a lot of gunfights, martial arts and sword fights.
Has anybopdy seen it na who can give their opinions? Planning to get the R1 DVd kasi - takot ko lang baka sayang pera ko eh..
Thanks!! :)
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I just watched Colour of the Truth, with an all star cast, Lau Ching Wan, Anthony Wong, Jordan Chan, and Francis Ng.... it's pretty ok....
Also watched The Twins Effect, the story was pretty lame, but fun to watch if you have nothing to do and enjoy popcorn films...
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if you want to get more information on HK film stars and their movies, i suggest you visit:
http://lovehkfilm.com
for movies released by Mei Ah, visit:
http://www.meiah.com
http://www.hongkongmovie.com
i find these sites useful, most especially the lovehkfilm as i am able to find out more about the film's stars and there are also very useful reviews on recently released films. ;)
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i really enjoy watching asian ACTION films such as the hero, so close, shaolin soccer ... i cant remember the other one ::) they got superb video and sound effects, kahit umaasa lang tayo sa subtitles para maintindihan i still find it good kasi it really give good test for our HT.
are there other asian action films that may be added to my list?--- thnks
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1993 film but still recommended, if you haven't seen it or don't have it already :
(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00005V1Y2.01._PE10_SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg) (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00005V1Y2/ref=ase_pinoydvd-20)
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Just bought the ff. but have'nt watched any of them yet
Twins Effect
PTU (Johnnie To)
Take Care of My Cat (Korean Film)
Musa
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can anyone please give us an update on what to lok forward to re asian dvds :)
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if i had the infos, i would update this thread...
guys who have infos pls update us!!!! tnx!
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well, Infernal Affairs 2 and 3 are out... Also, I thought Running on Karma was pretty good, it's out already as well... I've also been watching a couple of Korean films....
what other Asian films have you guys been watching lately?
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i wish i have the audition dvd!
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Visitor Q
(http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0PgANA2ASoD2MIJn6HbGGplqFS3LwrjDtnl0Cmku9vC8c1Wz6Icz8XRm3vuH63CBK0L*Fteky3DPgQfU0MxyHmscQMfRHeFSx/visitor.JPG?dc=4675465204925525129)
DVD produced by Media-Blasters and under their Tokyo Shock Line-Up
Under Region1
Synopsis
A failed former television reporter (the father of the family), tries to mount a documentary about brutality, bullying, and sex among youths (this idea comes to him after he is raped on camera, with his own microphone, by a gang of teen punks). He begins this documentary by interviewing his runaway prostitute daughter, but, in the process of his interview, ends up having sex with her. At home, his wife is regularly beaten by their son, so she turns to drugs to ease her pain. The son is bullied by kids at school, who shoot fireworks into is room at night and during the day beat him up every chance they get. Into their amazingly disfunctional home comes the strange mysterious “Visitor Q”. When the overwrought, delirious father inadvertently kills a young female tv executive he was trying to sell his idea, their lives spiral into even more bizarre territory... and somehow, the more depraved it gets, the more it unites them together.
I. The Video
Its full screen, standard format, as intended since it was shot on Digital Video
7/10
II. The Sound
Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo, Japanese language with optional white English subtitles.
7/10
III. Special Features
1. Takashi Miike bio in moving text
2. Liner Notes
3. Trailers
- Samurai Fiction
- Freeze Me
- Fudoh
- Visitor Q
4. 12 chapter selection
7/10
IV. My short note
It should be noted that although unrated/uncut this edition does have minor optical blurring of pubic hair, which is common in Japanese exports.
It took me 2years to obtain probably the best copy so far of this classic Miike masterpiece. Bought it at a high price of $30 at Virgin Megastore but its all payed off once I saw it.. All I can.. SUPERB!
V. Overall Recommendation
This is a film definitely not for everyone. Don’t say you weren’t warned... An offensively interesting movie from one of the new wave of offbeat filmmakers.
Forget the technicalities as how I perceived and rated it, but check the content on how this film was presented
7/10 - Only for die hard Miike Collectors
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i really enjoy watching asian ACTION films such as the hero, so close, shaolin soccer ... i cant remember the other one ::) they got superb video and sound effects, kahit umaasa lang tayo sa subtitles para maintindihan i still find it good kasi it really give good test for our HT.
are there other asian action films that may be added to my list?--- thnks
Check the earlier part of this thread and the infos on other Asian DVDs. Those you mentioned were confined in HK only, there are more better and entertaining Films from our neighboring Countires that can provide such
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Do anyone of you aquire this DVD box set?
THREE EXTREME?
Applause Picture's project Three proved so successful, the second project Three...Extremes once again teamed up creative talents from three different Asian countries. All three short films from these countries are linked by a single common theme: the ugliness of human nature, the horrors of what human obsession can lead to, and this evil in human is far more horrifying than any ghosts and demons that might walk the earth. Hong Kong's Dumplings, Korea's Cut and Japan's Box all deal with these themes that will send a fearful shiver down your spine.
First Extreme: Box
Japan's horror master Miike Takashi, who has directed obscure bloody and disturbing features such as Audition and Ichi The Killer helms Box, and stars popular Japanese actress Hasegawa Kyoko. In the story, Kyoko, the older of the twin sisters, suffers from recurring nightmares about an accident in the circus she worked in at the age of 10 that led to the death of her younger twin. This short does not contain the trademark bloodshed one expects from a Miike film, yet its depiction of jealous sisters trying to win the love of their father is genuinely disturbing. The ending is as unexpected as it is shocking!
Second Extreme: Dumplings
Hong Kong's premier quirky independent filmmaker Fruit Chan returns to the mainstream in this production yet never compromises his unique vision in this film. This is Miriam Yeung's first film in the horror genre, and she abandons her usual goofy persona to appear as a depressed, aging ex-starlet. This is also Bai Ling's first Hong Kong film, with a screenplay by famed local author Lillian Lee and cinematography by Christopher Doyle! This story discusses ex-starlet Ching Ching (Yeung), in hope to regain the love of her cheating husband (Tony Leung Kar-Fei), begins to visit Mei (Bai), who makes extremely rejuvenating dumplings from the most nutritious ingredient of all, unborn fetuses. The ending of this version differs from the extended feature length version...how is it different? Well, you'll have to be shocked yourself!
Third Extreme: Cut
Directed by Old Boy's Park Chan-wuk, it stars Korean star Lee Byung-Hun in a dark horror with a hint of outrageous comedy. Lee Byung-Hun stars a a famous director who is suddenly kidnapped one day, and is suddenly thrown into a completely helpless situation, with his wife's fingers heading into the blender....one by one...Park's stunning visual set-up and haunting soundscape pushes the horror to its ultimate extreme. It is an open challenge to the bravery of the audience. Can you endure it?
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Yo, Xage!
I heard from a DVD supplier that a region 1 Shaolin Soccer might be released. Any mews kung totoo ito? Thanks.
Sorry for the very very late response :o more than 2 years.. but I have to precise reasoning before posting my answers
Yes, its already released in R1
Attached is the specs of the said DVD from AMAZON
Amazon.com Shoalin Soccer R1 (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000286RNY/qid=1103568261/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/102-1041761-8992119?v=glance&s=dvd)
(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000286RNY.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)
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:o Reading back to the topic I started.. Now A Days.. its seems that the evolution of Asian DVDs was fast...
Now a days... The pioneer of Limited Edition/Unique Packaging/Stylish Packaging Comes from Asia Countries such as
Hong Kong/Korea/Japan
add Philippines to it now that they started with "Troy LE"
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Now a days... The pioneer of Limited Edition/Unique Packaging/Stylish Packaging Comes from Asia Countries such as
Hong Kong/Korea/Japan add Philippines to it now that they started with "Troy LE"
The Phil Troy LE is a good start but I hope they will continue to produce more unique LE that will make Phil as a standalone country that will gain popularity similar to Korea/Japan/HK. ;)
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Any recommendations
For the best DVD release for this Korean film entitled "THE HOST" ?
For the right region/release for the popular Japan film Death Note (1&2)?
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For the best DVD release for this Korean film entitled "THE HOST" ?
i was interested with this before, but after watching the movie, i can't justify the high price. but i did like the movie though
The Host Giftset LE (dts-es 3disc+ost, korean release)
(http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/4025/20061214076ne2.jpg)
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Thanks dude... I'm going to source out where I could get a considerable price for this.
yesasia and dvdheaven went out of stock already.
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still available in dvdfromkorea (http://www.dvdfromkorea.com/) ;)
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RNIverson,
Many Many Thanks!
Worth every damn thing! A must have LE!
The HOST (Korean 4disc Giftset LE #d out of 10,000)
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b221/xage00/THE_HOST.jpg)
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For the right region/release for the popular Japan film Death Note (1&2)?
for preorder,
Death Note Complete Set Limited Edition DTS (Korean Version)
(http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/5290/200703050014vi5.jpg)
there's also a jap release w/c has better freebies,
Death Note / Death Note: The Last Name Complete Set (Japan Version)
This 4-disc boxset comes with feature films Death Note and Death Note: The Last Name, a special CD, a booklet, and a bonus disc with making of and other extras.
but there's no subtitle available :P ;D >:(
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sir xage, have you watched both films? is it worth buying? it's $39.99 in yesasia and $34+ in dvdheaven, can't seem to find any cheaper offer. i haven't watched both films (or even the anime) but its rating in imdb is averagely ok (7+)
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also found this,
(http://images-cache.cd-wow.com/images/2/1173421783_big.jpg)
Death Note: The Complete Collection (3 Disc Set) (DTS) - DVD Region 3 (http://www13.cd-wow.com/detail_results_2.php?product_code=1902191)
much cheaper however not an LE, but it has english subs on its 3rd disc ;)
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Sir,I have not seen it but I got a recommendation from a friend that its a must! I heard that it was a boxoffice in Japan, HK and Singapore
I preordered mine at Yesasia last month however I retract it after finding out that the Japan release dont carry SUBs... Now I have re-ordered again with the "Korean LE" (thanks again Sir, for the link)
sir xage, have you watched both films? is it worth buying? it's $39.99 in yesasia and $34+ in dvdheaven, can't seem to find any cheaper offer. i haven't watched both films (or even the anime) but its rating in imdb is averagely ok (7+)
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i see, thanks for the info sir. i just hope there won't be any 2nd sequel that'll make this complete set useless :-X
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i see, thanks for the info sir. i just hope there won't be any 2nd sequel that'll make this complete set useless :-X
sorry to inform you but there is a spinoff sequel on the works :-\
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yikes, then its a no no for me. i'd just wait for the trilogy boxset then
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but looking good! looking good! ::) ::) ::)
(http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/1176/200703050102lz7.th.jpg) (http://img19.imageshack.us/my.php?image=200703050102lz7.jpg) (http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/6655/200703050103hq5.th.jpg) (http://img19.imageshack.us/my.php?image=200703050103hq5.jpg)
just finished part 1, and will start part 2 when i wake up later... then we'll see if it can convince me to buy ;D
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You bought it already dude?
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These 2 Death Note films are very good! At least they have already released it with subtitles. ::)
Yung anime kasi up til now wala pang official subtitled release... :( :( :(
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You bought it already dude?
still waiting for YesAsia to give me my $5 discount coupon ;D
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sorry to inform you but there is a spinoff sequel on the works :-\
yikes, then its a no no for me. i'd just wait for the trilogy boxset then
i think this boxset is enough ::)
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i think this boxset is enough ::)
Its more than enough!.. after seeing the first DeathNote Movie!
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b221/xage00/deathnote.jpg)
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ordered this one also, but currently on hold as im still waiting for a discount coupon to be applied. at least a copy has been reserved already.
i've watched both films, and i dont know what's the 2nd sequel story will be about. this live-action movie series is wrapped up in this boxset, so i think it's enough. both were good btw, however the anime is of course better, which im currently watching ;)
sir xage, is the packaging the same with Da Vinci Code?
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I have not opened my Da Vinci Code R3 yet .. but looks like the same (the one which has a magnet as its latch/lock)
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sorry to inform you but there is a spinoff sequel on the works :-\
OT: if this is true, then this spinoff shouldn't really be included in the boxset
Director named for “Death Note” spin off “L”
Hideo Nakata has been named as the director to helm "L," a spin off from the huge hit Japanese horror "Death Note," Nippon Television Network announced. Nakata, whose credits include "The Ring 2" and the upcoming "Kaidan" and "The Ring 3," will return to Japan after three years in Hollywood. Nakata said he wanted to make more movies in his home country and that he was taken with the performance of Kenichi Matsuyama in the "Death Note" films and wanted to work with the actor again.
Matsuyama plays the sweets-loving "genius" detective who matches wits and wills with a power-besotted college student able to kill anyone he pleases simply by writing the person's name in a mysterious notebook. "L" will focus on the detective's story before the events of the two "Death Note" pics, which grossed a total of ¥8 billion ($67 million) in Japan alone last year. The shoots will begin in August, and Warner Japan will release the movie in the first half of 2008.
http://www.24framespersecond.net/
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I agree..
I hope Nakata do justice with the spinoff and not kill the name "L" of Deathnote
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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++
Hi.
Regarding this, I browsed a page that's basically a "How to..." on bootlegs.
http://www.digital.anime.org.uk/piratefaq.html
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;D Some Asian Horror DVDs I recommend
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From Top Left
1st Row
Ringu Anthology
OldBoy
Battle Royale 1 & 2
The Host
Death Note 1 & 2
2nd Row
Battle Royale
The Eye
Kairo (Pulse)
Naked Poison
Wild Zero
R-Point
3rd Row
The Untold Story
Daughter of Darkness
Red To Kill
Eternal Evil Of Asia
The Audition
Visitor Q
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sir, what's the best release of kairo for you? the r1 just have 2.0 audio, and according to reviews r3-hk has bad PQ but with 5.1 audio
and do you know any boxset of the ju-on series? including the prequels ::)
TIA
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fans of takashi miike may want to preorder this - ichi the killer: blood pack (2disc) (http://www.amazon.com/Ichi-Killer-Blood-Tadanobu-Asano/dp/B000IMVE64/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2/103-7315647-8929443?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1177424781&sr=1-2), release date on May 29 ;)
(http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/P/B000IMVE64.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_V23698725_AA240_.jpg)
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I agree..
I hope Nakata do justice with the spinoff and not kill the name "L" of Deathnote
hehehe but L really dies in the manga of death note ;D
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;D Hehehe... Sorry what I meant what to kill the name "L" from the DeathNote Franchise (ruining the entire Deathnote saga on film).. But I have High Hopes for Nakata helming the spinoff
hehehe but L really dies in the manga of death note ;D
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fans of takashi miike may want to preorder this - ichi the killer: blood pack (2disc) (http://www.amazon.com/Ichi-Killer-Blood-Tadanobu-Asano/dp/B000IMVE64/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2/103-7315647-8929443?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1177424781&sr=1-2), release date on May 29 ;)
(http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/P/B000IMVE64.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_V23698725_AA240_.jpg)
this is nice.. i don't have ichi the killer yet, but have been wanting to see it for like ages! will most likely preorder this. :)
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(http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/1176/200703050102lz7.th.jpg) (http://img19.imageshack.us/my.php?image=200703050102lz7.jpg) (http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/6655/200703050103hq5.th.jpg) (http://img19.imageshack.us/my.php?image=200703050103hq5.jpg)
just got this beauty at last!
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anyone here who owns the r1 3disc Ultimate Versus (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000JBXP5W/ref=wl_it_dp/103-7315647-8929443?ie=UTF8&coliid=IUF4IEVZG5KD2&colid=268RJZPIC273T) from amazon? i've been looking for a good release of this film, and this one's got a very good review. i was hoping its a steelbook but seems not
(http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/ciu/30/ca/0876eb6709a04a2842ea1110._AA240_.L.jpg)
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just got this beauty at last!
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anyone here who owns the r1 3disc Ultimate Versus (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000JBXP5W/ref=wl_it_dp/103-7315647-8929443?ie=UTF8&coliid=IUF4IEVZG5KD2&colid=268RJZPIC273T) from amazon? i've been looking for a good release of this film, and this one's got a very good review. i was hoping its a steelbook but seems not
(http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/ciu/30/ca/0876eb6709a04a2842ea1110._AA240_.L.jpg)
Congrats with your new Deathnote set!
I got the R1 3disc Versus, its a steelbook ( I dont think they have a repackaged 2nd version yet)
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b221/xage00/steelbooks_a.jpg)
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sir, your copy is from BestBuy, right? is it also from Tokyo Shock, same with Amazon? of course, Amazon customer service can't confirm the packaging, and i cant seem to find any other sites that say its steelbook
btw, the Versus from DeepDiscount is by Media Blasters, but have the same details with the one released by Tokyo Shock :-\
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I think Tokyo Shock is a product line under Media Blasters...so it's probably the same :)
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i knew it, thanks sir. then the Tokyo Shock release is probably steelbook as well.
hope they release ultimate editions of japan's Azumi and Duel Project ::)
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Hi
I do not know about the legal situation in the Philippines, but in most European countries and the USA downloading movies from usenet for personal use is not illegal.
So this link might be usefull for people with usenet acces:
http://www.asianusenet.com/ (http://www.asianusenet.com/)
Leo.
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(http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/2201/hostye0.th.jpg) (http://img122.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hostye0.jpg)
for those who doesn't like to read subtitles, this release of the host (http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/the-host2.html) has dubbed english track ;)
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Tokyo Shock is part of Media Blasters
(its like "Asian Extreme" of Tartan)
sir, your copy is from BestBuy, right? is it also from Tokyo Shock, same with Amazon? of course, Amazon customer service can't confirm the packaging, and i cant seem to find any other sites that say its steelbook
btw, the Versus from DeepDiscount is by Media Blasters, but have the same details with the one released by Tokyo Shock :-\
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hi!! does anyone know about the hk movie entitled LOVE ON A DIET?? its a film by andy lau and sammy cheng!! alam nyo ba kung saan meron nito sa pilipinas?? ang tagal ko na kasing hinahanap e!!
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hi!! does anyone know about the hk movie entitled LOVE ON A DIET?? its a film by andy lau and sammy cheng!! alam nyo ba kung saan meron nito sa pilipinas?? ang tagal ko na kasing hinahanap e!!
I saw that before in Ongpin (though in a VCD format)
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just saw a Battle Royale I and II CE by Star Max last May 29, but cant find any pics or any details. anyone knows this release?
hope they do the same with Azumi I and II, and in steelbook ;)
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fans of takashi miike may want to preorder this - ichi the killer: blood pack (2disc) (http://www.amazon.com/Ichi-Killer-Blood-Tadanobu-Asano/dp/B000IMVE64/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2/103-7315647-8929443?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1177424781&sr=1-2), release date on May 29 ;)
(http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/P/B000IMVE64.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_V23698725_AA240_.jpg)
:P.. not impressed with the unique packaging as it was a real pain in the...
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b221/xage00/ichi1.jpg)
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b221/xage00/ichi2.jpg)
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b221/xage00/ichi3.jpg)
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b221/xage00/ichi4.jpg)
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for those who like taegukgi but found the 3disc Tin Case or the 4disc SE too expensive, found this new released affordable 3disc digipack ;)
(http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/5743/2cal182dr2.jpg)
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also, found a park chan wook: vengeance trilogy in dvdfromkorea to be released in july. no pics yet, but something to look forward to 8)
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also, found a park chan wook: vengeance trilogy in dvdfromkorea to be released in july. no pics yet, but something to look forward to 8)
click here (http://pinoydvd.com/board/index.php?topic=67952.msg703427#msg703427) for details ;)
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L:Change The World - 3 Disc Korean Limited Edition
(Released in DVD July, 2008)
So far the best out set for this movie... with English Subs
(http://img353.imageshack.us/img353/7544/ldnpn0.jpg)
OT: if this is true, then this spinoff shouldn't really be included in the boxset
Director named for “Death Note” spin off “L”
Hideo Nakata has been named as the director to helm "L," a spin off from the huge hit Japanese horror "Death Note," Nippon Television Network announced. Nakata, whose credits include "The Ring 2" and the upcoming "Kaidan" and "The Ring 3," will return to Japan after three years in Hollywood. Nakata said he wanted to make more movies in his home country and that he was taken with the performance of Kenichi Matsuyama in the "Death Note" films and wanted to work with the actor again.
Matsuyama plays the sweets-loving "genius" detective who matches wits and wills with a power-besotted college student able to kill anyone he pleases simply by writing the person's name in a mysterious notebook. "L" will focus on the detective's story before the events of the two "Death Note" pics, which grossed a total of ¥8 billion ($67 million) in Japan alone last year. The shoots will begin in August, and Warner Japan will release the movie in the first half of 2008.
http://www.24framespersecond.net/
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The movie was ok but I'm disappointed that it didn't really have any connection to the Death Note... so I just got myself the HK 2-Disc set. Pics soon ;)
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Just got my new Korean Limited Edition "L" - Change The World
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b221/xage00/L_Dnote.jpg)
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where can i buy j-horror dvds especially yung kairo thank you po
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im looking for the movie "Secret" released i think 2007 or late 2006.
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Got my Secret HK on YesAsia. It should still be available ;) However, if you want the LE then maybe ebay ;D
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Got my Secret HK on YesAsia. It should still be available ;) However, if you want the LE then maybe ebay ;D
swerte mo sir :) good movie ba?
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(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b221/xage00/tokyoshock.jpg)
Death Trance (From the group that brought you Versus)
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swerte mo sir :) good movie ba?
Personally, I like the movie. Kaya I feel bad not buying the LE when it was cheap and still affordable. Good twist, a good directorial debut by Jay Chou.