Author Topic: Korean Movie Collection (Read 20433 times)

Y_meeh · « **Reply #60 on:** Sep 29, 2004 at 12:00 PM »

Quote from: hemisphere1234 on Sep 29, 2004 at 01:39 AM

hey thanks ymeeh.. im getting Ardor and My Tutor Friend dvds next week.. better than fatal attraction pala sabi sa review... lemme see..

ei dude san site yung meron pang ardor LE... hint naman

hemisphere · « **Reply #61 on:** Sep 29, 2004 at 12:14 PM »

it's an american site.. saw it last week...

try mo dito http://www.aznfilms.com. have not personally ordered from this site...

btw, our secret korean dvd site.. medyo tagal ng shipping and not so mint ang dvds.. watch out..

Y_meeh · « **Reply #62 on:** Sep 29, 2004 at 06:01 PM »

Quote from: hemisphere1234 on Sep 29, 2004 at 12:14 PM

it's an american site.. saw it last week...

try mo dito http://www.aznfilms.com. have not personally ordered from this site...

btw, our secret korean dvd site.. medyo tagal ng shipping and not so mint ang dvds.. watch out..

thanks dude... been browsing na rin this site for some time... mejo mahal din eh pero ok na source for pics

hemisphere · « **Reply #63 on:** Sep 29, 2004 at 09:56 PM »

welcome ymeeh.. ako naman medyo takot ako bumili ng korean dvds sa website na wala masyadong posts ang members... been traumatized for so many times now... :'(

re price naman, i would always remember these lines from Schindler's List, the scene where Oskar (Schindler) is inside the church, closing a deal with a Jewish man:

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Man: Do you have any idea how much a shirt like this costs?

Oskar: Nice things cost money..

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El Zar · « **Reply #64 on:** Sep 30, 2004 at 10:18 AM »

Have you tried Mei-ah in Chinatown? You can order DVDs there. They have Korean titles. Haven't been there cause my friend buys for me.
A DVD like Musa costs around Php700. Some are cheaper.

But you need a translator. Finger pointing and gesturing can only do so much.

hemisphere · « **Reply #65 on:** Sep 30, 2004 at 10:45 AM »

sir El Zar,

thanks for the advice. i will try to visit the store. btw, i found out that Mei-ah is a name of distributing studio. parehas kaya ito or it's just a name.

for this title (musa) selling at $23.00 at koreandvds, P700 is quite a catch... hmmm..

sickmaggot · « **Reply #66 on:** Sep 30, 2004 at 10:57 AM »

I'm having a hard time looking for korean dvd's like a tale of two sisters. can anyone recommend a website? Thanks!

hemisphere · « **Reply #67 on:** Sep 30, 2004 at 11:21 AM »

bro check yesasia and koreandvds.com. A Tale of Two Sisters' average cost before shipping is $25.00.

(click the pix for Koreandvds.com)

(click the pix for Yesasia.com)

El Zar · « **Reply #68 on:** Sep 30, 2004 at 01:46 PM »

Quote from: hemisphere1234 on Sep 30, 2004 at 10:45 AM

sir El Zar,

thanks for the advice. i will try to visit the store. btw, i found out that Mei-ah is a name of distributing studio. parehas kaya ito or it's just a name.

for this title (musa) selling at $23.00 at koreandvds, P700 is quite a catch... hmmm..

Sir Hemisphere, same lang yata ang Mei-ah store and distributor.
About your posted Musa DVD, it's probably more expensive because it's a special ed. There's even a cheaper Musa Mei-ah DVD but it lacks english subs ! But they're original, right ? Like local Hongkong releases of American movies you can find at HMV branches for 20 HK$?

oggsmoggs · « **Reply #69 on:** Sep 30, 2004 at 03:33 PM »

sickmaggot,

If you're not particular about the disc being Korean made, I'm selling a Hong Kong version (original) DVD of Tale of Two Sisters for just P500. The video and sound quality is above average and merely lacks the 2nd disc of the Korean disc which is quite useless because the extras do not have English subtitles. Well, masmaganda lang nga talaga yung packaging ng Korean release.

hemisphere · « **Reply #70 on:** Sep 30, 2004 at 04:06 PM »

Quote from: El Zar on Sep 30, 2004 at 01:46 PM

Sir Hemisphere, same lang yata ang Mei-ah store and distributor.
About your posted Musa DVD, it's probably more expensive because it's a special ed. There's even a cheaper Musa Mei-ah DVD but it lacks english subs ! But they're original, right ? Like local Hongkong releases of American movies you can find at HMV branches for 20 HK$?

oic.. thanks for informing me..

check ko nga next week..

Y_meeh · « **Reply #71 on:** Oct 10, 2004 at 11:39 PM »

Not exactly DVDs (though most of this were already released na (as LEs) but these are the top grossing films from Korea (upto september

from ---- (from koreanfilm.org)

Domestic Films

1. "Taegukgi"
2. "My Little Bride"
3. "Once Upon a Time in HS"
4. "Fighter in the Wind"
5. "Windstruck"
6. "The Big Swindle"
7. "Arahan"
8. "True Romance"
9. "The President's Barber"
10. "Sicily, 2km"

cineaste · « **Reply #72 on:** Oct 13, 2004 at 11:32 PM »

I love Korean Films!

I didn't know there was actually a forum for this

My collection:
1. The Isle
2. Bad Guys
3. Happy End
4. Interview
5. Motel Cactus
6. Friend
I buy my discs as YesAsia which is a great site with good customer service.
I'm still trying out Koreandvds.com.

Question: At the Koreandvds.com site, it says that titles produced in Korean are under censorship which means that frontal nudity and scenes of violence are deleted. I actually hesitate to buy korean films whose dvd versions are produced in korea. Kim-kiduk's The Isle, for example, with its nudity, wouldn't pass Korean censorship. I got my copy from YesAsia, produced by a HK company.

xage · « **Reply #73 on:** Jan 10, 2005 at 01:51 AM »

From the Asian DVD thread

Quote from: xage on Nov 16, 2002 at 04:25 PM

Volcano High

Synopsis[/b]

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

I. The Video

One word WOW to start!

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

10/10

II. The Sound

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

10/10

III. Special Features

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

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

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

10/10

IV. My short note

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

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

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

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

Excellent!

V. Overall Recommendation

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

10/10

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

J i g s · « **Reply #74 on:** Jul 20, 2005 at 08:48 PM »

Can someone please help me find the best place to get a copy of Taegukgi? I am not really familiar with online sites that offer Asian films eh. I want to give it as a gift for my father. Thanks!

keilu · « **Reply #75 on:** Jul 21, 2005 at 07:03 AM »

Quote from: J i g s on Jul 20, 2005 at 08:48 PM

Can someone please help me find the best place to get a copy of Taegukgi? I am not really familiar with online sites that offer Asian films eh. I want to give it as a gift for my father. Thanks!

you can check out koreandvds.com or you can check the marketplace here at the board.

Dowals · « **Reply #76 on:** Jul 21, 2005 at 09:26 AM »

Quote from: J i g s on Jul 20, 2005 at 08:48 PM

Can someone please help me find the best place to get a copy of Taegukgi? I am not really familiar with online sites that offer Asian films eh. I want to give it as a gift for my father. Thanks!

Sir Compaq of the market place may help you with this, im not sure though if he has disposed his copy already

Compaq · « **Reply #77 on:** Jul 21, 2005 at 10:14 AM »

Quote from: Dowals on Jul 21, 2005 at 09:26 AM

Sir Compaq of the market place may help you with this, im not sure though if he has disposed his copy already

Thanks Dowals, he actually texted me last night.

Cheers!!!
Compaq

J i g s · « **Reply #78 on:** Jul 21, 2005 at 11:29 AM »

Thanks keiluand Dowals!

cel-shaded · « **Reply #79 on:** Oct 04, 2006 at 07:38 PM »

Pasali rin.

I'm a fan of Jeon Ji-Hyun and Song Hye Kyo, so it's more likely that the Korean movies that I'll buy stars them.

In order of acquisition.

My Sassy Girl Director's Cut
Il Mare Deluxe Edition
My Girl & I Special Edition
Windstruck Director's Cut
Daisy Director's Cut Edition
Uninvited Special Edition

jojitv · « **Reply #80 on:** Oct 05, 2006 at 09:56 AM »

Quote from: cel-shaded on Oct 04, 2006 at 07:38 PM

My Sassy Girl Director's Cut
Il Mare Deluxe Edition
My Girl & I Special Edition
Windstruck Director's Cut
Daisy Director's Cut Edition
Uninvited Special Edition

Isa na lang kumpleto na JJH collection mo ah!

cel-shaded · « **Reply #81 on:** Oct 05, 2006 at 10:23 AM »

Quote from: jojitv on Oct 05, 2006 at 09:56 AM

Isa na lang kumpleto na JJH collection mo ah!

Oo nga e. Yung TV series naman ni Jeon Ji-Hyun at Song Hye Kyo ang kasunod.

RNIverson · « **Reply #82 on:** Oct 05, 2006 at 10:48 AM »

nagbubuhay talaga si cel-shaded ng korean threads

here's mine... planning to post actual pics soon

jeon ji-hyun films
My Sassy Girl DC (2-disc)
White Valentine
Windstruck LE (3-disc + OST)
Uninvited
Il Mare DE (2-disc + OST)
Daisy (3-disc) -- got its OST with OST poster

son ye-jin films
The Classic (2-disc)
Art of Seduction -- regular ed, not the expensive korean release
April Snow -- regular ed, not the expensive korean release

moon geun-yeong films
My Little Bride LE (2-disc + OST)
Innocent Steps LE (2-disc) -- got this at a very cheap price in koreandvds before

the others...
...ing (2-disc)
One Fine Sprig Day -- free from YesAsia
Please Teach Me English LE - thanks to hemisphere
Project X -- free from YesAsia
Bungee Jumping of their Own LE (2-disc)
Ditto -- free from YesAsia
Teacher Mr Kim LE -- arriving
Old Boy (r1 tartan 3-disc) -- preordered, still deciding

still on my non-priority wishlist...hoping to spot a cheap LE (i wish)
A Moment to Remember DC
My Tutor Friend
Fighter in the Wind
2009 Lost Memories
Joint Security Area
Shiri
Lovers Concerto (with OST)
Crazy First Love
A Tale of Two Sisters
Sympathy for Mr/Lady Vengeance
Taegukgi

--

what can i say? i love korean films, especially the comedy/drama movies. but i lost interest with their new films. after that wishlist i wont buy that much, or only buy the cheap regular non-korean releases. i've been focusing more lately on r1 dvds so no time for these r3s

jojitv · « **Reply #83 on:** Oct 05, 2006 at 12:21 PM »

Quote from: cel-shaded on Oct 05, 2006 at 10:23 AM

Oo nga e. Yung TV series naman ni Jeon Ji-Hyun at Song Hye Kyo ang kasunod.

Musta pala yung The Uninvited DVD? Na-check mo ba?

cel-shaded · « **Reply #84 on:** Oct 05, 2006 at 04:00 PM »

RNIverson: Walang magawa e.

Unano ang collection ko pag tinabi sayo.

Quote from: jojitv on Oct 05, 2006 at 12:21 PM

Musta pala yung The Uninvited DVD? Na-check mo ba?

Na-test ko na. 1 disc lang siya. Wala namang problema.

Di ko pa nga lang napapanood yung movie.

RNIverson · « **Reply #85 on:** Oct 05, 2006 at 05:46 PM »

Quote from: cel-shaded on Oct 05, 2006 at 04:00 PM

Unano ang collection ko pag tinabi sayo.

you're limiting yourself to Jeon Ji-Hyun and Song Hye Kyo films eh

try the vengeance trilogy films (oldboy, sympathy for mr/lady vengeance). haven't watched any of it but surely in my buying list.

BTW Song Hye Kyo has only one movie yet, right? but many tv series. ubos pera mo niyan

cel-shaded · « **Reply #86 on:** Oct 05, 2006 at 06:11 PM »

Si Song Hye Kyo kasi humatak sakin sa "Korean" telenovelas kaya na-appreciate ko ng todo. Then sumunod si Jeon Ji-Hyun. Gusto ko ring mapanood yung iba, kulang lang kasi sa pambili. Meron din kasi akong other hobby, which is gaming (PS2, GameCube, Xbox) kaya may kahati sa budget yung DVD buying ko.

Yup, 1 pa lang movie ni Song Hye Kyo, yung My Girl & I. Yung TV series, at least 5. Butas talaga bulsa ko niyan.

OK sana yung April Snow kaso Tagalog-dubbed.

sosy_high · « **Reply #87 on:** Oct 11, 2006 at 10:03 AM »

Sympathy for Lady Vengeance HK Version (sa Chinatown ko nabili) and its very very GREAT!!!!! Also The Classic, Sad Movie, Desire, The Duelist, The King and the clown and many more! most of my DVDs are korean eh

El Zar · « **Reply #88 on:** Oct 11, 2006 at 10:50 AM »

Maganda daw yung The City of Violence. Martial arts street brawl type. Nakakapagod daw panoorin ang fights because they're raw and you get the sense that the heroes are exhausted.

talisman30 · « **Reply #89 on:** Oct 15, 2006 at 07:10 AM »

Daisy LE, on the other hand, is in the DVDTalk Collector's series. PQ and audio as well as film and cinematography are in top shape daw.