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raymondlin
28-02-2004, 19:24
Just came across the trailer for this on the net (P2P), I remember playing this game back in 1998, and the trailer looks great (Japanese with English sub). Looks a lot like the game, which should be a good thing, and out this summer, can't wait :D
Final Fantasy VII was my favourite of all the FF games and the trailer looks great :thumbs:
Info can be found here for those interested:-
http://www.square-enix.co.jp/dvd/ff7ac/
KeyserSoze
28-02-2004, 23:17
ive seen these VCD/DVDs floating around of FFX and FFX-2 movies, from the back it looks like movies ripped from the game. But the front cover says FFX/X-2 the story. Anyone know what these are and if they are bootleg ? Does it tell complete story or is it just collected movies ripped from the games ?
erm....
This is a FF7 MOVIE, not stuck with any game, and it is not out yet.
What you see are probably just the cut scenes from the games.
So yes, most likely bootleg.
Would not make any difference anyway as FF7 and FFX are unrelated.
raymondlin
29-02-2004, 04:16
Originally posted by Saber
erm....
This is a FF7 MOVIE, not stuck with any game, and it is not out yet.
What you see are probably just the cut scenes from the games.
No, I've played the game, there are the same scenes that was in the game, but it looked NOTHING Like that.
Originally posted by raymondlin
No, I've played the game, there are the same scenes that was in the game, but it looked NOTHING Like that.
I was actually replying to this:
Originally posted by KeyserSoze
ive seen these VCD/DVDs floating around of FFX and FFX-2 movies, from the back it looks like movies ripped from the game. But the front cover says FFX/X-2 the story. Anyone know what these are and if they are bootleg ? Does it tell complete story or is it just collected movies ripped from the games ?
:lol:
KeyserSoze
29-02-2004, 11:45
sorry i was off topic slightly, is that a crime ?
and i know about Advent childen.
lightyears_2003
29-02-2004, 11:51
according to square enix this will be a movie to dvd release not a game, something like finaly fantasy the sprits within, but following on the story of ff7
and only on dvd. Think it is only an hour.
KeyserSoze
15-05-2004, 13:18
anyone know where to download the E3 trailer without registering to some site ?
Its not only coming to be DVD but it'll be one of the first movies to appear on Sony's UMD format. It was running on the PSP at E3.
www.gametrailers.com have finally got a high quality version of the new E3 trailer up. Looking good :thumbs:
raymondlin
14-06-2004, 20:38
J, thanks for that !:thumbs:
There is a new trailer out, from TGS 2004. This trailer goes for 4 minutes and includes some scenes that were shown in the Advent Children Special Edition. It includes footage of many of the characters that were in Final Fantasy VII. To access this trailer on the official site, you need to click on the image of Kadaj's face. It is called "Trailer 003" on the official site.
http://www.square-enix.co.jp/dvd/ff7ac/
Looks amazing :thumbs:
KeyserSoze
08-01-2005, 21:12
this is so gonna rock
any idea on release date ? was supposed to come out last summer.
Still no info on that yet :(
Moving to World Cinema & DVD Forum
BizKiTRoAcH
09-01-2005, 11:01
Its not only coming to be DVD but it'll be one of the first movies to appear on Sony's UMD format. It was running on the PSP at E3.
I know thats an old post but I read that it will be coming to UMD AND DVD. Why would they release it just on UMD? Lots of people wont buy a PSP just to see this. And its obviously the smarter thing to do if they release it on DVD, because a crapload of people will buy it. Myself included.
I know thats an old post but I read that it will be coming to UMD AND DVD. Why would they release it just on UMD? Lots of people wont buy a PSP just to see this.
I'm pretty sure most of japan disagree. And when it comes to america, people with PSP's will surely get it too.
Geert Jan
10-01-2005, 02:12
I know thats an old post but I read that it will be coming to UMD AND DVD. Why would they release it just on UMD? Lots of people wont buy a PSP just to see this. And its obviously the smarter thing to do if they release it on DVD, because a crapload of people will buy it. Myself included.
The post you quoted said "Its not only coming to be DVD but it'll be one of the first movies to appear on Sony's UMD format."
BizKiTRoAcH
10-01-2005, 12:23
oh crap. good point, I should pay more attention. sorry!
BiscLimpkit
23-04-2005, 19:40
It seems that Square have increased the runtime to 90 mins. Is this the final version or will it be longer (perhaps 2 hours :eek: )?
Still no sign of a theatrical/DVD release. :(
KeyserSoze
23-04-2005, 20:29
when the hell are they gonna release this ?
good news on the running time though cos it looks absolutely amazing, unlike spirits within.
anephric
23-04-2005, 21:26
good news on the running time though cos it looks absolutely amazing, unlike spirits within.
I still think Spirits Within looks damn amazing... plotwise, it ain't, but CGI-wise, beautiful.
From IGN:
It seems like we've been waiting for years to see Square Enix's Final Fantasy VII follow-up in full form. Well the wait is at last over. Producer Tetsuya Nomura has announced through the official Shinra Electric Power Company website a final Japanese release date for Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children. Following months of delay, the video-only release will hit Japanese retail on 9/14/2005 carrying a price tag of 4,800 yen. A limited edition version will be released at the same time, with pricing to be announced.
Work on the film seems to be winding down. Nomura reveals that all rendering is complete, and all that's left is the film's audio component. The audio is expected to be finished at the end of May, with synching starting in June, and the final preparations and editing starting in July. Promotions and production will start in August. Nomura promises that there won't be any more delays.
Nomura's announcement makes no mention of format for the movie. Square Enix and Sony Computer Entertainment have previously announced Advent Children for release both on UMD and DVD. Should one version arrive before the other, you can be sure we'll report it right here.
I'm a huge fan so I may just have to see about the limited edition one.
raymondlin
09-05-2005, 19:26
I am getting this no matter what ! 4800 yen is about £24... lets hope the limited edition one isn't more than £50.
BizKiTRoAcH
09-05-2005, 23:29
:O!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am SO getting this. I'm glad they got a release date sorted too! :D
KeyserSoze
10-05-2005, 01:39
Does it have a simultaneous US release ?
I aint paying more than £15 for this ! :p
More from IGN:
Last week, Square Enix revealed a final Japanese release date for Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children: 9/14. Today, we learned some good and bad follow-up news.
First, the good. According to the latest issue of Japan's Shonen Jump magazine, Square Enix plans on releasing the title simultaneously in America and Japan. That's right -- no waiting for an English version! You'll get to enjoy the movie on 9/14, along with the Japanese.
Now for the bad news. The magazine only lists the movie as a DVD release. There's no mention of a UMD release. If you were waiting for some kind of Final Fantasy to grace your little black portable number, you might be out of luck.
What this means for a UMD release is unclear, but until Square Enix announces otherwise, plan on picking up Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children on DVD first in mid September.
Hopefully they'll release some sort of specs next week at E3.
This thread needs to be updated, by the way I would pay anything for this film though I do live in the US so I would have to I probably will download it first but its great news that it's released in US on Sep 13th and then Japan 14th cause if I couldn't wait any longer I have to wait a year for FF12 my Ps2 will be collecting dust cause there's nothing else that I want to play well except the 24 game if it will be any good.
Though the E3 trailer is just amazing and is shows Red and has Cait Sith on his back when attacking Bahamut, look closely.
Best have both English and Japanese versions on the DVD.
KeyserSoze
28-05-2005, 21:08
but its great news that it's released in US on Sep 13th and then Japan 14th
Wahay !! :clap:
finally !!
According to PlayAsia there are three versions of the Japanese one:
Normal version only has the movie,nothing is said about extras.
Final Fantasy VII Advent Children [First Print Limited Edition] has the movie and following extras:
*Final Fantasy VII Advent Children
* Final Fantasy VII Digest (30min)
* Official Trailer (2min)
* Compilation Trailer (10min)
Final Fantasy VII Advent Children Advent Pieces: Limited includes the following:
DVD contents:
* Final Fantasy VII Advent Children
* Final Fantasy VII Digest (30min)
* Official Trailer (2min)
* Compilation Trailer (10min)
Box contents:
• Final Fantasy VII Advent Children
• Cloud and Fenrir action figure set (motorbike)
• Bonus DVD including Making of, OVA and more
• Cap
• T-Shirt
• Keychain (serial numbered)
• Replica of Voice Recording Script
• Final Fantasy VII International video game (for PlayStation™) - special version with special picture label
The box set is $300 so I'll guess I'll be passing that one.
BizKiTRoAcH
11-06-2005, 13:58
Plus none of the japanese releases have english subs. Only Japanese subs so unless you are a die hard fan and have lots of money to spare, its not worth buying.
raymondlin
11-06-2005, 16:57
Looks like plain R1 it is then for me.
Savagexii
11-06-2005, 17:58
That's something of a shame then, i would have loved to have seen a japanese limited edition that wasn't too costly and had some sort of nice limited casing and something like a soundtrack cd or something, but $300 for little more than a repackaged old game and a script and keychain, will deffo be sticking to the R1 release then.
megatron
11-06-2005, 21:57
That's something of a shame then, i would have loved to have seen a japanese limited edition that wasn't too costly and had some sort of nice limited casing and something like a soundtrack cd or something, but $300 for little more than a repackaged old game and a script and keychain, will deffo be sticking to the R1 release then.
Maybe Korea will come and save the day! ;)
BiscLimpkit
22-08-2005, 12:02
This is showing at the Venice Film Festival.
KeyserSoze
23-08-2005, 21:12
Whens the Venice film festival ?
and is the release still set for Sept 13th ? (im doubting it)
This movie likes to take its bleedin time !
The R1 DVD release is scheduled for 29th November 2005. It'll be a 2-Disc SE with Japanese/English language options. Official details will be announced late next month.
BiscLimpkit
23-08-2005, 22:09
Think it runs from end of August to 13th Sept or something.
It's very expensive for tickets like...
MetalGearAl
24-08-2005, 09:05
Nov 29th? Been waiting soooooooo long.
BizKiTRoAcH
24-08-2005, 17:13
The R1 DVD release is scheduled for 29th November 2005. It'll be a 2-Disc SE with Japanese/English language options. Official details will be announced late next month.
Is this some kind of sick joke!?!?!? :(
The "officially" said it'll be out 13th/14th september in JP/US so why do they have to change the god damn thing when its so close?! DAMNIT! I'm nearly having a breakdown waiting for this!
Is this some kind of sick joke!?!?!? :(
The "officially" said it'll be out 13th/14th september in JP/US so why do they have to change the god damn thing when its so close?! DAMNIT! I'm nearly having a breakdown waiting for this!
I don't think Sony/Columbia have ever said it'll be out simultaneously, only Square Enix have said that in news that dates back many months now, and I doubt they have much influence outside of Japan as they're not the ones actually releasing it. For that reason I've never personally had much faith in the Sept13/14th dates outside of Japan so it's not that hard to swallow. The 29th Nov. date comes direct from Sony's retailer spec sheets with an official announcement expected from 19th Sept onwards.
BizKiTRoAcH
26-08-2005, 00:12
That SUCKS! :(
Here (http://www.dvdtherapyjapan.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=408&start=203) are pics of what the Japanese Limited Box set will look like ;)
Here (http://www.dvdtherapyjapan.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=408&start=203) are pics of what the Japanese Limited Box set will look like ;)
Wow :eek:
raymondlin
28-08-2005, 12:52
Shame you need to go to japan to get it !
Shame you need to go to japan to get it !
Luckily I live in Japan :p So I WILL be getting it.
BizKiTRoAcH
28-08-2005, 23:40
Isnt that the same set that can be bought at yesasia and cdjapan? meaning you dont have to live in japan to get it? :P
yes, but it is a bit cheaper in Japan. Under 125GBP ;)
BizKiTRoAcH
29-08-2005, 11:25
ah okay :p
Odd, guess maybe they haven't really got a clue but Play are advertising this as available on PSP (a UMD disc) from 1st September, in the UK that is
Surely not?
RobGillon
30-08-2005, 12:21
Does anyone know if the Japanese version will have Japanese subtitles or... dare I hope... English subtitles? I'm just about 1/4 literate in Japanese and just impatient enough to not wait for the US version and spend ages watching it over and over trying to figure out precisely what's going on!
Thank you :)
No English Subs. Just Japanese
BizKiTRoAcH
30-08-2005, 23:30
Odd, guess maybe they haven't really got a clue but Play are advertising this as available on PSP (a UMD disc) from 1st September, in the UK that is
Surely not?
ha.. i think thats a slight mistake. They havent even announced a UK release date as far as I know.
Checked and it's september 2006 :)
RobGillon
31-08-2005, 08:10
No English Subs. Just Japanese
That's fine - I can't wait until Sep 2006, I'll just go for this one! :p
Watched this just now
Happy to say (for me) it was worth the wait
raymondlin
12-09-2005, 20:45
Is sit out already? Where can i get a region 1 copy from?
DjSatansfury
12-09-2005, 20:57
Only out (R2) in Japan atm afaik
raymondlin
12-09-2005, 21:27
So i take it those that got the R2 version can speak japanese then?
I wish I could!
DVD rip doing the rounds with fansubs
megatron
12-09-2005, 21:31
So i take it those that got the R2 version can speak japanese then?
Oh come on...you have heard of P2P before haven't you? :nuts:
KeyserSoze
13-09-2005, 08:35
Anyone got an official release date for an englsh sub DVD yet ? Hopefully soon as i dont think i can wait much longer :nuts:
megatron
13-09-2005, 13:31
Watched it last night, and while there wasn't much of a story, the visuals and action more than made up for it. Will be ordering the dvd when the time comes.
BizKiTRoAcH
13-09-2005, 15:27
Best movie I have ever seen, to go on top of FF7, the best game I've ever played. When it first started I thought it might have been a bit poor.. but once the first action scene kicked in I was nearly ******* myself with excitement. This is exactly how a movie should be made :thumbs:
Also, does anyone happen to have a link to a synopsis or something from FF7? A few of my friends want to see this but cant be assed playing the game, so I was going to give them a nice big article to read about it but I couldnt find any online.
KeyserSoze
13-09-2005, 15:55
Also, does anyone happen to have a link to a synopsis or something from FF7? A few of my friends want to see this but cant be assed playing the game, so I was going to give them a nice big article to read about it but I couldnt find any online.
http://db.gamefaqs.com/console/psx/file/final_fantasy_vii_plot.txt
Really enjoyed it, nice to see everyone back in action in one way or another.
Jimmyboy
13-09-2005, 22:24
What the hell was that all about?!
What the hell is what about?
dabutcheruk
13-09-2005, 22:28
Being a total fan of FFVII, I thought this was a great movie :thumbs: ...doubt that any non FFVII fans will think much of it at all though.
Time to go preorder the OST :D
Jimmyboy
13-09-2005, 22:40
What the hell is what about?
The Film. It managed to make the Appleseed remake look like it had a plausable plot.
When is the OST out? i've got it on pre-order but can't remember the date, watched the film again a bit ago and enjoyed it even more, I can understand non FFVII fans not having a clue what was going on but it's great from the opening text basically welcoming back people who played the game, to the ending which I won't mention.
Lot's of little moments too, like after the battle in the church the phone going off (great way to get that included I thought) to Rude breaking his sunglasses and just pulling another pair out of his pocket.
but sadly I didn't see
Chocobos :(
Well worth the wait.
Jimmyboy
13-09-2005, 23:06
Oh I've played the game through to the end but the film was still all over the place.
anyone know where the ultimate edition can be still be had? playasia is sold out and so is yes asia:/
Right a few people are treading on very thin ice in this thread, it's fine to talk about what you thought of the film but you will get black booked/banned if you start referring to where to obtain it illegally (this includes retarded nudge, nudge, wink wink comments).
Best movie I have ever seen, to go on top of FF7, the best game I've ever played. When it first started I thought it might have been a bit poor.. but once the first action scene kicked in I was nearly ******* myself with excitement. This is exactly how a movie should be made :thumbs:
Also, does anyone happen to have a link to a synopsis or something from FF7? A few of my friends want to see this but cant be assed playing the game, so I was going to give them a nice big article to read about it but I couldnt find any online.
Seems like I could give you a turd spelling out FFVII and you'd eat it.
Which conviently fits into my next sentence as I thought the film was dire. I've completed the game twice and thought this abomination had no plot or story. Relying on flashy fight scenes to pull it through.
BizKiTRoAcH
14-09-2005, 11:33
I'm not that bad. :lol:
I still dont see why everyone says there was no plot. I'll put them as spoilers incase anyone hasnt seen it yet.
Cloud saved the world, and as a result, infecting all these kids with the Geostigma.. and the bad guys want to get revenge on the world for poisoning them and the kids.. so they try to ressurect sephiroth and succeed. Cloud doesnt want to fight at first because after saving the world earlier and having all these people get infected. He still feels like crap.. and he still thinks he could have saved Aeris and is still feeling bad about that. Then he sees the light, kicks ass, kills the bad guys, cures the kids and everyone lives happily ever after.
Okay, its not exactly revolutionary, but its a decent plot nonetheless
oh my, e-mailed disc empriom and got told they sell it for £599
blimeh
Savagexii
14-09-2005, 17:11
Is the OST good then? I loved the game OST. :thumbs:
It's a got a rockin' version of One Winged Angel.
Got my big set delivered yesterday. I am really happy with it. It was well worth the 125GBP I paid for it, for the bike alone. There is a LOT of stuff in the box set.
Pics of my set can be found here (http://www.dvdtherapyjapan.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=3198)
where did you get it from mate?
I got it in Japan. I live there so I was able to pre-order it from a local shop.
dont know any stores thnat ship over seas do you?
only Yesasia and they are charging nearly 3 times what I paid
and sold out:/ shame i really wanted it but didnt see the box set on yes asia when i pre ordered my dvd
Cheaper to buy a ticket to Tokyo and pick one up Yaka matey :lol:
and get sacked:/ guess i'll have to skip this one then
Cheaper to buy a ticket to Tokyo and pick one up Yaka matey :lol:
I saw a 2nd hand one in a shop in Tokyo today. They were asking for 44950 yen for it. That is double the original selling price when it was released last week.
Wish I bought more than my one now :mad:
Drpepper
22-09-2005, 15:42
corbas can get the ordinary release?How much is it?
it is about 3990 yen I think. Yesasia should have it
raymondlin
24-09-2005, 23:30
I like the film, great action, and Tifa looks hot ! LOL
The fight in the church with Tifa was mad, then the phone rings... ringtone becomes the new winner.
I like the film, great action, and Tifa looks hot ! LOL
Yeah in the game I always had a thing for the cute wild chick that is Yuffie, but in this Tifa is stunning!
Pardon my ignorance but is there an English language version out for this ?
there will be msr, it'll be dubbed for the US dvd release
Watched this twice in two days and I still cant get enough of this. You need to have played the game to really know what happening. If you cant be bothered with that then head over to Wikipedia they have extensive background nfo :)
I can't wait till this film comes out i've been waiting for ages. I have it in japanese with english subs but i cant bring myself to watch it. Have to see it on the big screen first. They kept putting the date back which was really annoying. Hopefully it'll be here soon!!
Big up you ff geeks :clap:
After watching AC I decided to re-play FFVII on my pc. It appears the game is not comapatible with XP :(
I'm sure I wont be the only fan who'll want to revisit this game on their PC. Square-Enix really need to release an updated version of this game for XP. I'm also hearing roumours that there could be a remake on the way for the PS3. If this is true I'll fork out the big bucks for a PS3.
EvaUnit02
26-10-2005, 23:51
After watching AC I decided to re-play FFVII on my pc. It appears the game is not comapatible with XP :(
I'm sure I wont be the only fan who'll want to revisit this game on their PC. Square-Enix really need to release an updated version of this game for XP. I'm also hearing roumours that there could be a remake on the way for the PS3. If this is true I'll fork out the big bucks for a PS3.
Take a look at this link then.
http://ntcompatible.com/Final_Fantasy_VII_c522.html
Savagexii
27-10-2005, 01:25
Excellent film so long as you don't mind action > plot :)
As for the remake, i think Square would be silly not to re-release it in some form or another, at the very least as a kind of special edition or something, they're certainly not short on fans of the game.
BizKiTRoAcH
27-10-2005, 01:34
Well, last time I installed/played it was about a year ago but I was using this pc. I just right clicked on ff7.exe, set compatibility to windows 98 and it worked perfectly. Only thing that didnt work was 2 movie files in the game (1st one was the Junon(? i think that was the name) cannon about to be fired if I remember correctly). Turns out it was a problem with the disc though as the 2 vids wouldnt play at all.
MetalGearAl
27-10-2005, 14:43
I watched this a while back, fansubbed, is there still no release date for an English subbed DVD? I need to see this in full quality DVD, the CGI is simply sublime.
The plot was a little non-sensical to me, although reading about it afterwards, it's simple enough. There just isn't enough in the film for a layman like myself to understand, I don't think.
I didn't get far into FF7, but after watching this I think I'll get back into it again. Apparently the PC version is super buggy, and even if you get it working you should be prepared for crashes at certain places. Luckily after a trip back to Cambridge I can pick up FF7 I left there at my folks' place :thumbs:
KeyserSoze
27-10-2005, 14:49
You could buy the PS1 version which should be peanuts these days and use an emulator.
Might look better as well, cos i remember on the pc version the characters were at a higher resolution to the native one and looked out of place on top of the backgrounds.
MetalGearAl
27-10-2005, 15:24
If that was directed at me, I mentioned I've got it. Just not here :)
EvaUnit02
30-10-2005, 12:13
What did you all think of Last Order? I thought it was fun and could care less about the minor changes to the game's plot that it made.
Minor changes? I enjoyed Last Order, altho it was way too short of course
It certainly brought back some memories of the game, like just who Zack was!
Inanimate Carbon Rod
30-10-2005, 15:39
I've seen this fan-subbed when a guy at college was watching it, and going on about how fabulous it is (as a 3d animation student, i know lots of fanboys) To be honest, its abit over rated, its damn pretty, but the story is a load of garbage, and the action is far too breathless. It's like an extended cut scene really, which disappoints because all i could think throughout was 'i want to play this game' :P an impressive show-reel for the studio.
I'm far more excited by the redone footage of the ff7 intro sequence i saw floating around the net (the bit with the train pulling into the station etc). Looked gorgeous, although i read it was just a thing to show off the ps3, or something like that. Hope they decide to actually remake the game!
animatedude
30-10-2005, 16:27
according to play.com, it's comin' out on 20/02/2006.
Play.com (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump.php?url=http://playcom.at/thedvdforums^QS^DURL=http%3A//www.play.com/play247.asp%3Fpage%3Dtitle%26r%3DR2%26title%3D815345%26p%3D57%26g%3D72%26pa%3Dsr)
EvaUnit02
31-10-2005, 11:50
To be honest, its abit over rated, its damn pretty, but the story is a load of garbage, and the action is far too breathless. Last Order I thought was just brainless fun, like FF7:AC. The story of the game (in fact EVERY Final Fantasy) was utter garbage. If a gamer who thought FF7 was the pinnacle of man's storytelling potential saw what truly saw what cinema and literature had to offer, their brains would explode.
MetalGearAl
01-11-2005, 23:09
according to play.com, it's comin' out on 20/02/2006.
Play.com (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump.php?url=http://playcom.at/thedvdforums^QS^DURL=http%3A//www.play.com/play247.asp%3Fpage%3Dtitle%26r%3DR2%26title%3D815345%26p%3D57%26g%3D72%26pa%3Dsr)
Can you play R1s? You could have it much sooner (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump.php?url=http://playcom.at/thedvdforums^QS^DURL=http%3A//www.playusa.com/playusa.asp%3Fsearchtype%3Dr1title%26searchstring%3Dadvent%26page%3Dsearch%26Go.x%3D14%26Go.y%3D8)!
scooby snacks
29-11-2005, 17:58
Can you play R1s? You could have it much sooner (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump.php?url=http://playcom.at/thedvdforums^QS^DURL=http%3A//www.playusa.com/playusa.asp%3Fsearchtype%3Dr1title%26searchstring%3Dadvent%26page%3Dsearch%26Go.x%3D14%26Go.y%3D8)!
Put back to 10/01/2006 now :(
Steven Lewis
29-11-2005, 18:05
Put back to 10/01/2006 now :(
:(
I was really looking forward to this.
scooby snacks
29-11-2005, 18:17
:(
I was really looking forward to this.
Same here :( Had a feeling this was going to happen, as I'd preordered from play last week and they usually ship early. So when the order status hadn't changed by Saturday thought a delay was on the cards...doh
Last Order I thought was just brainless fun, like FF7:AC. The story of the game (in fact EVERY Final Fantasy) was utter garbage. If a gamer who thought FF7 was the pinnacle of man's storytelling potential saw what truly saw what cinema and literature had to offer, their brains would explode.
Considering storyline is one of the biggest factors when it comes to RPGs for most RPG fans I think you'll find alot of people disagree.
The story to AC is pretty lame compared to the game, but it's still a fantastic achievement.
And no official release date has been announced yet for the NA or European releases. All Play have is speculation based on the fact they don't have it this month.
there not gonna be a uber region 1 box set or some thing?
Steven Lewis
29-12-2005, 19:29
Put back to 10/01/2006 now :(
Just noticed PlayUSA are now listing this as 'Release: TBA'
:(
MetalGearAl
05-01-2006, 11:06
Put back to 10/01/2006 now :(
Gah, I really want this on DVD. I don't think the version I saw did the CGI justice due to all the fast movement.
sleep4ever
13-01-2006, 23:04
Amazon.com (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump2.php?url=http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000AMJG4Y/thedvdforums-20)
January 1st 2010....lets all pull a release date out of thin air :doh:
DVD Times has a release date now:
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment have announced the Region 1 DVD release of Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children for 25th April 2006 priced at $26.96 SRP
http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/content.php?contentid=60360
KeyserSoze
13-02-2006, 21:35
Extras look lame as, expecially comparing to the Japanese Ultimate Edition.
Im hoping there are more extras than listed in the PR, it certainly doesnt look like it warrants a 2 disc release.
unrealnils
27-03-2006, 01:35
Just watched this, i cant see how anyone who hasn't played and oe enjoyed the game would like this.
Personally i loved it to bits all the old gang back even the thick badguys i lvoed the music and the badguys ring tone was hilarous :D
Can i get that ring tone anywhere?
MetalGearAl
04-04-2006, 10:20
Just watched this, i cant see how anyone who hasn't played and oe enjoyed the game would like this.
I disagree, I think many would like watching this simply for the art of it. The plot is utter tosh (I've played parts of FF7 and know the basic outline of the plot), but the CGI is fantastic and could appeal to others who have no interest in the game.
why the hell are they taking thier time with this. they must know how popular the orignal game. tbh i prolly would bet they lost some sales to piracy look on ebay and youll get a few none legit copies being sold with eng subs
scooby snacks
10-04-2006, 13:57
Not too long to wait now (hopefully)
24th April for R2
25th April for R1
barring any further release date changes
OMG!! My R1 has shipped after being on pre-order for goodness knows how long! :nuts:
infestedsicness
21-04-2006, 11:12
Not too long to wait now (hopefully)
24th April for R2
25th April for R1
barring any further release date changes
R2 should definately be out on the 24th, I work in a DVD shop and we've got it in ready for rental.
MetalGearAl
24-04-2006, 09:09
Any additions to the R1 over the R2?
Last Order I thought was just brainless fun, like FF7:AC. The story of the game (in fact EVERY Final Fantasy) was utter garbage. If a gamer who thought FF7 was the pinnacle of man's storytelling potential saw what truly saw what cinema and literature had to offer, their brains would explode.
Is last order available on dvd ?
captaineyecatch
24-04-2006, 11:52
Is last order available on dvd ?
It was only released with the Ultimate dvd set in japan. However you can get fan subs of it.
KeyserSoze
24-04-2006, 20:51
I was disappointed with the announced extras at first, but then its only really the director's commentary and Last Order that is missing.
I just watched Last Order, and you arent missing much! its pretty pants actually.
OK, I got my DVD of this the other day and finally put it in tonight.
The transfer on the R2 version is god-damn atrocious! One of the worst I've seen in a long while, thanks mostly to a horrible NTSC to PAL conversion which, instead of speeding the film up, tries in vain to scale the film from 24 to 25fps in a most horrible manner - massive interlace combing artifacts, very soft, unfocussed look (even the online trailers had better clarity than this), jerky-looking playback (bad conversion again) and some really nasty compression block artifacting, again most likely due to the horrible conversion.
Don't get me wrong - the source film is completely clean, as it should be (it's entirely digital for goodness sake) - which makes the shock of how bad this DVD release is even worse.
I seriously warn everyone to avoid the R2 version if they can and just import an NTSC version - either the Japanese edition or the US release, both of which are going to come from the original NTSC digital source.
I really wish someone at Sony Pictures was likely to read this, because someone there deserves to be shot for letting such a terrible transfer leave quality control, let alone be created in the first place.
M;.
raymondlin
30-04-2006, 00:05
Thanks for the warning ! I didn't get mine soley because i am disappointed with no special edition package bits with the UK release. But this really convince me not to bother now with the R2 version.
dancleary1
30-04-2006, 11:56
OK, I got my DVD of this the other day and finally put it in tonight.
The transfer on the R2 version is god-damn atrocious! One of the worst I've seen in a long while, thanks mostly to a horrible NTSC to PAL conversion which, instead of speeding the film up, tries in vain to scale the film from 24 to 25fps in a most horrible manner - massive interlace combing artifacts, very soft, unfocussed look (even the online trailers had better clarity than this), jerky-looking playback (bad conversion again) and some really nasty compression block artifacting, again most likely due to the horrible conversion.
Don't get me wrong - the source film is completely clean, as it should be (it's entirely digital for goodness sake) - which makes the shock of how bad this DVD release is even worse.
I seriously warn everyone to avoid the R2 version if they can and just import an NTSC version - either the Japanese edition or the US release, both of which are going to come from the original NTSC digital source.
I really wish someone at Sony Pictures was likely to read this, because someone there deserves to be shot for letting such a terrible transfer leave quality control, let alone be created in the first place.
M;.
Thats a real bummer, was looking forward to picking this up from Tesco. Thanks for the heads-up.
KeyserSoze
30-04-2006, 12:00
Problems reported about the R1 too.
http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htf/showthread.php?t=233739
Think ill stick to my DivX version for now, at least it doesnt have dubtitles (which the DVDs apparently have).
Visitor Q
30-04-2006, 13:27
So, R4 is probably no different from these(?). I hope my cancellation mail reaches EzyDVD in time...
Moldiver
30-04-2006, 15:00
I've recently reviewed the R1 release of this, it's due up later on. But there's nothing wrong with it in my opinion, save for some edge enhancement, aliasing and banding. the colours appear natural to me, despite an air of saturation, as does any added effects that result in grain or softness. I believe the creators were going for a more filmic look. Until I see I see this on HDVD or see screens of the original source i'll stick by that for now.
To be honest I wouldn't be surprised myself to see Sony rush a Blu-Ray out for this - especially once PS3 is in the shops - this oozes with potential for HD and they'll be eager to capitalise on that.
As for the comments in the Home Theater Forum - I can't say I noticed any grain, even in spite of the problems with the R2 release. The film has a naturally soft look, probably a filter added intentionally by the film makers. Even if it does have any light grain, though, remember Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within was exactly the same.
I can remember wondering if something was hideously wrong with my copy of that when it arrived, especially as I've never actually heard many people complain about it in the film, but then I heard rumours abound that the film intentionally looked this way to seem less like something made directly in a computer. Go figure.
M;.
MetalGearAl
01-05-2006, 13:17
Hmm, I picked up the R2 version (£12 in Asda atm) and watched yesterday. I imagine it's because I'm just watching on a standard non-WS 26" TV, but I didn't think it looked that bad.
Gotta love the dubbing, which I listened to a few minutes of, so bad :lol:
EvaUnit02
01-05-2006, 23:52
Looks that the R4 (http://www.michaeldvd.com.au/Reviews/Reviews.asp?ID=6891) suffers from an NTSC-PAL conversion as well, since the runtime is identical to the R1 (http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/content.php?contentid=61377).
Guys sorry if this is the ultimate stupid question...
I loved Final Fantasy: Spirits Within, not because I've ever played the games but because I love the CG animation and actually quite enjoyed the story!
This Final Fantasy: Advent Children... is it more of the same? It is a natural continuation? The characters don't appear to be the same (not that there were many left to choose from!) and I don't see a relation between the directors etc on imdb.
The reviews I've seen of it don't actual ever mention Spirits Within (well the dvdtimes mentions it on the side as "similar releases") so I'm confused over the relation between the too.
fivebyfive
03-05-2006, 08:57
Guys sorry if this is the ultimate stupid question...
I loved Final Fantasy: Spirits Within, not because I've ever played the games but because I love the CG animation and actually quite enjoyed the story!
This Final Fantasy: Advent Children... is it more of the same? It is a natural continuation? The characters don't appear to be the same (not that there were many left to choose from!) and I don't see a relation between the directors etc on imdb.
The reviews I've seen of it don't actual ever mention Spirits Within (well the dvdtimes mentions it on the side as "similar releases") so I'm confused over the relation between the too.
Advent Children is based on the playstation game (Final Fantasy 7) and has nothing to do Spirits Within
sleep4ever
08-05-2006, 22:25
Pretty good
Once again the dazzling animation far outweighs the story
Better than The spirits within, the bit where they all fight the creature and all the characters are back together to fight as a group bought back a lot of happy memories
The animation at some points was just jawdropping
For those who havent played the game though, it must be almost incomprehensible
raymondlin
08-05-2006, 22:44
Pretty good
Once again the dazzling animation far outweighs the story
Better than The spirits within, the bit where they all fight the creature and all the characters are back together to fight as a group bought back a lot of happy memories
The animation at some points was just jawdropping
For those who havent played the game though, it must be almost incomprehensible
I think the bit with Tifa Lockhart fighting in the destroyed church half way through the film was most beautiful bit of CGI I've seen for a while.
BizKiTRoAcH
09-05-2006, 10:00
I thought the UK release was pretty poor. The AV quality is fine.. but the extras are crap.. I was hoping for something a bit more exciting
KeyserSoze
09-05-2006, 18:06
I think the bit with Tifa Lockhart fighting in the destroyed church half way through the film was most beautiful bit of CGI I've seen for a while.
Tifa is the most beautiful bit of CGI ever :dork:
I've now compared the R1 to the R2 side-by-side - I can honestly say the quality of the R1 transfer wins hands down (being that it comes from the NTSC original source)
However, it isn't without its own problems - there are moments where the compression falters very briefly, and the entirety of the screen is reduced to looking like it was run through the world's worst JPEG compressor - really, really blocky looking
Such moments are rare and the picture reverts back immediately after a couple of frames, but it does look a little odd. I wonder whether Sony Pictures did this in-house or sent it out to any particular DVD authoring house.. Whoever did it both in the US and the UK clearly needs to pay more attention to what they're doing :-/
DjSatansfury
13-05-2006, 20:33
Well i've got mine, watched it, its on a 28" widescreen crt and i can see bugger all wrong with it.
Well a 28" CRT isn't exactly optimal for seeing even half of DVD's potential detail, so of course you're unlikely to see any problems!
raymondlin
13-05-2006, 22:48
Tifa is the most beautiful bit of CGI ever :dork:
I didn't really like her as a character in the game (Prefer Aeris), in both preference and fighting in battles. But she looks totally different to the original game, it is like a new character.
DjSatansfury
14-05-2006, 18:59
Well a 28" CRT isn't exactly optimal for seeing even half of DVD's potential detail, so of course you're unlikely to see any problems!
Of course, but then i read your comments and think "well maybe i should buy it if its that bad" only to find that theres nothing wrong with it. If you see what im getting at.
paperockscissors
25-05-2006, 20:43
The graphics were amazing, and I thought the fighting scenes were great .. but that was about it -_-
I've never played the game, and it was hugely perplexing as a story, but damn! it looks amazing. And there are enough plot hints to merit a second, more-informed, watching.
FYI, a graphical comparison of the Japanese R2 & R4 releases of FFVII: AC can be found here:
http://dvdfreak.bloudil.cz/freak.php?p=finalfantasyviiadventchildren&dz=0
Cheers! ;)
P.
hi guys
Anyone know if the region 1 has literal translation subtitles of the japanese soundtrack ? the region2 just seems to have subtitles of the english soundtrack
Thanks
MODS : my apologies for the earlier post i didnt realise.
So wheres the best place to get this from ? and what region ?
LeftHandedGuitarist
16-09-2006, 19:06
I just watched this. The animation and visuals are gorgeous, really stunning stuff...
The story is pointless rubbish, it doesn't advance plot points in anyway and character development is basically non-existant. Most of the main characters from the game outside of Cloud and Tifa have only one or two lines of dialogue!
This was a big wasted opportunity.
no flipping
17-09-2006, 21:24
is this out in the uk?
EvaUnit02
17-09-2006, 23:31
is this out in the uk?Yes, but be warned that the UK DVD suffers from an NTSC-PAL conversion, which looks bad in progressive scan modes.
I recommend getting an NTSC version like the R1 or R3.
R3 available at Cd-wow - £10.49 (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump2.php?url=http://www.cd-wow.com/detail_results_2.php?product_code=21969&affid=15561), cheaper than the UK discs too.
UK version:-
Play.com - £13.99 (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump2.php?url=http://playcom.at/thedvdforums) Amazon UK - £12.99 (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump2.php?url=http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000BVZ440/thedvdforums-21)
no flipping
18-09-2006, 11:35
Yes, but be warned that the UK DVD suffers from an NTSC-PAL conversion, which looks bad in progressive scan modes.
I recommend getting an NTSC version like the R1 or R3.
R3 available at Cd-wow - £10.49 (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump2.php?url=http://www.cd-wow.com/detail_results_2.php?product_code=21969&affid=15561), cheaper than the UK discs too.
UK version:-
Play.com - £13.99 (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump2.php?url=http://playcom.at/thedvdforums) Amazon UK - £12.99 (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump2.php?url=http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000BVZ440/thedvdforums-21)
Cheers for the info :thumbs:
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