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Alan b
21-02-2009, 17:56
From Play.com:

House Of Flying Daggers (Blu-ray) (http://www.thedvdforums.com/affiliatelink.php?localaffiliateid=2&url=http://www.play.com/DVD/Blu-ray/4-/6362789/House-Of-Flying-Daggers/Product.html)
marcburrage82
21-02-2009, 18:12
Really wanted to get this, but after readings reviews such as "I'd go so far as to say this is the worst HD image I've ever seen." and "To put it bluntly, this disc is a disaster." I'll probably wait for a re-release :(
MikeC
21-02-2009, 18:14
I'd have gone this this but for all the reviews claiming a poor picture (assuming the UK and US disks are the same):

UK BD review at DVD Active (http://www.dvdactive.com/reviews/dvd/house-of-flying-daggers2.html)

US BD review at AV Forums (http://www.avforums.com/movies/index.php?showmediareview=8670)

Edit: Beaten to it! I'll also wait for a re-issue.
nwgarratt
21-02-2009, 19:00
Really wanted to get this, but after readings reviews such as "I'd go so far as to say this is the worst HD image I've ever seen." and "To put it bluntly, this disc is a disaster." I'll probably wait for a re-release :(

Totally disagree. If you have the R2 DVD try upscaling that and you will see how bad it is. It is miles better than the DVD. It also has brilliant DTS-HD HR audio.

That DVD Active review is a joke. I can never take anything seriously on that site. They don't even get the audio format right.

btw, the UK and US disc are not same. The UK has better encoding for a start.

The best version is the French release but that still has the same VC-1 as the UK and twice the price so don't expect another version anytime soon.
Ste7en
21-02-2009, 20:52
HOFD is such a pain in the arse. I have at least four different DVDs of it and all are problematic one way or the other... don't ask me how :lol: I remember reading lots of reviews and comparisons way back.

Which is a shame as it is a great flick!

Screw it. I'm ordering one. Worth it for the improved colour stability alone IMO.
nwgarratt
21-02-2009, 21:24
The BD is fine considering the source material.
GAmbrose
21-02-2009, 23:27
I was going to mention, isn't it the source material that is soft focused and flawed?

Gary A
nwgarratt
22-02-2009, 00:40
I was going to mention, isn't it the source material that is soft focused and flawed?

Gary A

I wouldn't say flawed but it is definitely soft focus. I think it suits the film well. I don't know if it is done on purpose or a side effect of the film stock used. The BD is still quite a bit sharper than the DVD and really shows on a big screen.
Ste7en
22-02-2009, 08:40
If the opening sequence was pin sharp my eyes would probably bleed :lol:

Beaver comparison of the SD DVDs:
http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film/DVDCompare10/houseofflyingdaggers.htm

My favorite ones (out of the ones I own are):
The Korean LE (in the acrylic slipcase)
The HK LE (in the big box with the bamboo pen)

Looking forward to the BD :thumbs:
RomerojpgX
22-02-2009, 23:27
Its still cut in UK as well, isnt it :(
nwgarratt
23-02-2009, 00:26
Its still cut in UK as well, isnt it :(

Yes it is.
Ste7en
23-02-2009, 08:32
Balls! I didn't know :doh:
staffyman
23-02-2009, 08:52
I think it'll see a release in Asia at some point as the HK distributor Edko have released BD's, so I'll be waiting to see what they put out before buying. With both the US and UK releases being cut in some way, this'll most likely be the only way to get an Uncut English friendly version.
nwgarratt
23-02-2009, 19:39
It can be bought as little as £6 now from Amazon's 3 for 2 offer (http://www.thedvdforums.com/affiliatelink.php?localaffiliateid=8&url=http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001E8V6G4/thedvdforums-21).
davecarter
23-02-2009, 21:39
It can be bought as little as £6 now from Amazon's 3 for 2 offer (http://www.thedvdforums.com/affiliatelink.php?localaffiliateid=8&url=http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001E8V6G4/thedvdforums-21).




As can Zodiac, good spot