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albertz
23-10-2001, 17:43
I received the R1 edition of the superb 'Shrek' today, and whilst it looks to be a feature packed two disc release, the reality is somewhat different. Okay, it is 2 discs, but the extras are for the most part aimed at the kids with a plethora of poor interactive games. The important 'extras' like commentary track, behind the scenes, etc. are also on the R2 release, as is the 'extended ending', which amounts to about 3 mins. of the main characters in a karaoke jam.
No, for me the feature is the most important aspect of any realease. So forget your disappointments of one disc versus two and just enjoy the movie.

P.S. Mind you, the R1 DTS soundtrack option is one not to be missed! :D
Ono
23-10-2001, 18:03
If you have a chipped machine you have to crazy to buy R2.
R2-D2
23-10-2001, 18:06
I'm crazy.
SvenL
23-10-2001, 19:11
Originally posted by Ono
If you have a chipped machine you have to crazy to buy R2.

Just a small comment by the director (!) of Shrek:

I just watch NTSC because it is so much easier here. As an overall thing, I prefer watching films in PAL because the frame rate is much closer without the 3:2 pulldown issue, the image resolution is much better, and the colour resolution is better, so if it was absolutely up to me, I would watch PAL.

Taken from http://www.michaeldvd.com.au/ .

So I guess that I am crazy too - cause there is no way I'm going to buy the R1 and get a crappy NTSC picture just to get a couple of stupid games.
simmo
23-10-2001, 19:36
i agree.R2 nice and crisp.I usually only watch extras once anyway and the main reason i'm getting the film is because i want the film.i'd still be getting it even if it had no extras as i suspect would everyone else.
Confucius
23-10-2001, 21:42
Picture is only half the story..... if that.

sod PAL, I want DTS.
Ono
23-10-2001, 23:39
Originally posted by Confucius
Picture is only half the story..... if that.

sod PAL, I want DTS.




EXACTAMONDO!!
Panavision
24-10-2001, 10:50
Originally posted by SvenL


Just a small comment by the director (!) of Shrek:

I just watch NTSC because it is so much easier here. As an overall thing, I prefer watching films in PAL because the frame rate is much closer without the 3:2 pulldown issue, the image resolution is much better, and the colour resolution is better, so if it was absolutely up to me, I would watch PAL.

Taken from http://www.michaeldvd.com.au/ .

So I guess that I am crazy too - cause there is no way I'm going to buy the R1 and get a crappy NTSC picture just to get a couple of stupid games.

The difference between NTSC and PAL is hardly there, whatever disc you get, enjoy it!!!
Silent Bob
24-10-2001, 11:16
Originally posted by albertz
I received the R1 edition of the superb 'Shrek' today, and whilst it looks to be a feature packed two disc release, the reality is somewhat different. Okay, it is 2 discs, but the extras are for the most part aimed at the kids with a plethora of poor interactive games.

Forgive me if i'm wrong but isn't the movie itself primarily aimed at kids?!?!?!

And as for the games, i just read on the back of the box 'PINBALL' :cool:, the game could be pap i don't know as i've not opened it yet as it's put away for xmas...someone tell me is the 'pinball' game anygood?
mysteriousjimmy
24-10-2001, 11:21
Originally posted by SvenL


So I guess that I am crazy too - cause there is no way I'm going to buy the R1 and get a crappy NTSC picture just to get a couple of stupid games.



here we go again.......
answer
24-10-2001, 14:12
The difference between PAL and NTSC is about the same as... oh, DTS and DD5.1. :)

Some people prefer high quality sound, and others prefer high quality sound. I'd choose PAL Shrek over DTS NTSC Shrek personally, except for the whole extras issue.

James