Does the R2 Die Hard boxset have DTS ? [Archive]

Shingster

10-01-2002, 14:53

Dunno Alan, but i think Die Hard 3 is cut in the UK, so I say go with R1 if you can.
I got the R1 boxset for £40 delivered from Future Entertainment (http://www.futureent.com).

AlanCaires

10-01-2002, 15:03

Are you impressed with it ?

Are the extras the same on both regions ?

Thanks.....

Chris

10-01-2002, 17:26

Die Hard 3 is not in the R2 boxset because BV own the rights.

Fox owns the R2 rights to Die Hard 1 and 2

samuelowens

10-01-2002, 22:12

I just ordered mine from HMV Canada (I posted a $15 off $80 coupon in deals and bargains), so got the box set for about $C69 (about 30 quid) shipped (it normally costs $C70, so you'll need another title in mind too). In other words, you can get all three films for less than the price of two in R2.

custard_chris

11-01-2002, 12:01

It should have DTS, according to http://www.r2-dvd.org/article.jsp?sectionId=3&articleId=3289

Shingster

11-01-2002, 15:34

Does the $69 include shipping Samuel?? If so, then that's a good buy. You can expect a customs & PO charge of around £6 to that, but it should still come to less than £40.

BTW Alan i'm very impressed with the R1 Boxset, all are Dts, all have 1st rate transfers with kick ass sound, all have at least one audio commentary & are 2-discers.

You can read a review of each disc in the R1 boxset here (http://www.dvdfile.com/software/review/dvd-video_3/diehard_ultimatecollection.html).

samuelowens

11-01-2002, 23:04

Okay, for those who may have missed it, the coupon code is hmv6925 and you must enter using www.hmv.com/jandvd

The code is for $15 off $80 worth of goods, so you'll need another title in mind as well, because DH:UC costs $70. Shipping is $11.50, $13 and $14.50 for 1, 2 and 3+ items. The rest of HMV's prices tend to be slightly higher than ABSound's.

Sam

jeddie

13-01-2002, 13:04

Thanks for that samuelowens just got Die Hard Ult Coll & Bedazzled for £41 ish.

Is there a chance that customs would miss this.:D

jeddie

18-01-2002, 10:35

Because Bedazzled was not in stock and holding up my delivery i have reordered getting Mad Max instead.

I have also ordered it to be gift wrapped instead hoping to put off customs.

Damn just noticed it will still be boxed in side wont it.Oh well heres hoping.

samuelowens

18-01-2002, 12:42

I received mine last night - 8 days from Canada to Oz ain't bad and the goods arrived in perfect condition (although I can't comment on customs because Australia's limit is $A500 :D).

dynamic

19-01-2002, 00:11

I used the HMV offer, and got the Die Hard Boxset and a bond dvd for 38quid, got sent to the UK in 5 days and had no custon charge, Very impressed :)

Dynamic

jeddie

23-01-2002, 08:57

:clap: :clap: :nuts: :clap: :clap: Got It without customs charge.

Shame i bought the gift wrap after all.

8-]

29-01-2002, 00:20

How long did it take you guys to get your orders from HMV?

samuelowens

29-01-2002, 07:32

There's also a $10 off $60 code available using the link www.hmv.com/saveten expiring 28 Feb (perfect for those who just can't find another title to order). Code is H3X 69Q

8-], it seems five days is the go.

8-]

29-01-2002, 09:38

Originally posted by samuelowens
There's also a $10 off $60 code available using the link www.hmv.com/saveten expiring 28 Feb (perfect for those who just can't find another title to order). Code is H3X 69Q

8-], it seems five days is the go.

Thanks for the info.

Cheers

8-]

Henry

29-01-2002, 17:08

Akuma

02-02-2002, 21:53

I am thinking of buying the DieHard 1+2 R2 box set on monday.

Would I be missing out on anything that is in the R1 releases?

mjb1975

02-02-2002, 23:39

yup - Die Hard 3! ;):D

seriously, unless you can't play R1's, go for the Ultimate Collection on region 1. It's really quite daft that two different companies own the rights to the Die Hard series over here - the R1 set can't really be beaten...

jeddie

02-02-2002, 23:44

I'll echo mjb1975

If you cannot play R1 akuma get a new player mate.The region 1 is superb.

KeyserSoze

03-02-2002, 10:56

whats does the R1 have over the R2 boxset extras wise for DH 1 + 2 ?

Akuma

03-02-2002, 12:57

Yeah I can play R1, I couldnt live without it! :D (Akira Tin, TFATF, Mallrats Spec Ed, the list goes on)
I was thinking of getting the R2 box set and then the R1 release of Die hard with a vengence at a later date. Theres no way I buying the R2 version of DHWAV.

I just want to know if id lose anything with the first 2.

Cheers :)

KeyserSoze

03-02-2002, 13:34

whats wrong with R2 with a vengence ? is it cut ?

8-]

03-02-2002, 14:01

Originally posted by KeyserSoze
whats wrong with R2 with a vengence ? is it cut ?

R1 SE - Fox

Commentary by Director John McTiernan
"Behind-The-Scenes: Die Hard With A Vengeance" TV Special
"A Night to Die For/ McClane is Back" TV Special
"Making Of" Featurette
Behind-the-Scenes Vignettes
Storyboard Sequence
Bruce Willis Interview
Special Effects Breakdowns
Theatrical Trailer
TV Spots
English and Spanish Subtitles
2.35:1 anamorphic NTSC
Dolby Digital 5.1 English
DTS 5.1 English
Dolby Surround French
Amaray Case

2 disc set (Also available in the Die Hard: The Ultimate Collection box set)

R2 - Buena Vista

2.35:1 anamorphic PAL
Dolby Digital 5.1 format
Amaray Case

R1 - No cuts
R2 - This film has been cut by 11 seconds for UK release

KeyserSoze

03-02-2002, 14:14

theres a new R2 SE released 18/3/2002

check this out !

http://www.play.com/play247.asp?page=title&r=R2&title=99660

8-]

03-02-2002, 14:31

Doesn't mention DTS or whether it is cut like the previous R2.

I'd rather buy the R1 version for £30 which has all 3 uncut films on 6 discs with DTS, etc.

In fact I did just that (thanks to this thread).

:D

Idle Child

03-02-2002, 14:39

are these r1 canadian HMV imports being hit by customs..?

well, anyway.. ordered my boxset for £32 (including postage + $10 off discount)..

Cheers Samuelowens for the discount and heads up.. :clap:

8-]

03-02-2002, 19:15

Originally posted by Idle Child
are these r1 canadian HMV imports being hit by customs..?

They can be hit by customs, but so far nobody on this thread has had that problem.

It is always a chance though. Even if it is hit by customs it will be less than £40 and as such still good value.

samuelowens

04-02-2002, 00:54

Added $20 off $100 coupon for HMV in Deals and Bargains.

daz_75

05-02-2002, 10:25

Am i been daft, the $15 doesn't work, it says Application Exception Pagecompile and then a load of gobble-d-gook. And i can't seem to find the certificate code for the $10 one :confused:

8-]

05-02-2002, 10:27

Originally posted by daz_75
Am i been daft, the $15 doesn't work, it says Application Exception Pagecompile and then a load of gobble-d-gook. And i can't seem to find the certificate code for the $10 one :confused:

That's because you're probably using the .....\jandvd URL when you should be using the ....\febDVD URL.

Also I don't think that the $15 one works any more. Only the $10 and $20 ones (as posted on the Bargains forum thread)

Look here:

http://thedvdforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=49118

kerbcrawler

05-02-2002, 12:45

... but still the question on everybody's lips is are the new R2 release of DH1&2 as good as the R1 5stars? ... are the extras the same? ... are the audio and picture as good? .... should I stop being so lazy and check out Rewind?

I for one am particularly keen to know since I would rather buy R2 if the product is identical (me being pedant over picture quality) and having bought the excellent R! French Connection 1&2 box UI was sorely disappointed to see what appears to be an identical R2 release available.

Nicadeemas

07-02-2002, 13:44

That is an incredible price compared to the R2 version :eek: .

Ordered it via HMV Canada and less than an hour later received confirmation of shipping.

Has this been posted on the bargain forum?

Big thanks to samuelowens for the original heads-up and the voucher code :D

Nic

8-]

07-02-2002, 14:31

Originally posted by kerbcrawler
... but still the question on everybody's lips is are the new R2 release of DH1&2 as good as the R1 5stars? ... are the extras the same? ... are the audio and picture as good?

R1 is better. See URL below:

http://www.dvdcompare.org.uk/comparisons/film_results_page.php?fid=698

Originally posted by kerbcrawler
.... should I stop being so lazy and check out Rewind?

Yes !!

kerbcrawler

07-02-2002, 14:43

Thanks 8-].

So the DH1 specs appear identical but for the ROM content on each of the R1 discs. Elsewhere on the forums I've read people criticising the R1 sound and picture quality but maybe I should just take a leap of faith and go R1. At least that way I can have DH3 as well.

Thanks again.

8-]

07-02-2002, 15:11

Originally posted by kerbcrawler
Thanks 8-].

So the DH1 specs appear identical but for the ROM content on each of the R1 discs.

Glad to help.

According to Rewind the R1 has the following extras:

Disc one
DVD-ROM: Script-to-screen comparison

Disc two
2 extended scenes: Airplane sequence & power shutdown scene
DVD-ROM links and game demos

while the R2 doesn't have either of the DVD-ROM bits mentioned above and on disc 2 only has the "Power shutdown scene" and not the "Airplane sequence".

Originally posted by kerbcrawler
Elsewhere on the forums I've read people criticising the R1 sound and picture quality but maybe I should just take a leap of faith and go R1. At least that way I can have DH3 as well.

That's the way I thought about it as well. £30 for all 3 as opposed to getting just 2 (from R2) for about the same.

I haven't seen the discussions about sound/picture. I might go and have a look now. (Not that it makes much difference to me now as I've already bought the R1). :)