Comparing Versions of HERO
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Extras:
No edition has subtitled extras, but Bitwin has the most spanning 3 discs while the other two editions have only 1 disc.
Extras:
No edition has subtitled extras, but Bitwin has the most spanning 3 discs while the other two editions have only 1 disc.
Some of the interviews on the Bitwin version are in English. Also, the 45 minute making-of on the 2nd disc is narrated in English, with burnt in English subs translating the spoken Chinese, and removable Korean subs. Though the 3-hour behind-the-scenes on the 3rd disc has no English subs, it's sort of irrelevant since it has little to no dialogue.
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Does anyone elses "wooden" box say "HREO" on the spine ? It was covered by a small sticker...maybe to hide the spelling error...if it is an error...og maybe HREO means something in Japanese...i dunno....Just thought it was kinda funny
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So videowise, the R2 version is superior; audiowise, they are all comparable; extras, the Ultimate Edition is best, and for the full uneditted movie; the extended edition is the way to go?
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Originally posted by movieking
So videowise, the R2 version is superior; audiowise, they are all comparable; extras, the Ultimate Edition is best, and for the full uneditted movie; the extended edition is the way to go?
So videowise, the R2 version is superior; audiowise, they are all comparable; extras, the Ultimate Edition is best, and for the full uneditted movie; the extended edition is the way to go?
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The DVDetective had some of the Hero Limited Edition Japanese Box Set in stock, so I just ordered that. I had planned to order the Ultimate Edition, since it seemed like the best overall one still available, but when I saw the Japanese Box Set (the one with the figures, postcards, etc), I jumped at it.
Can't wait for it now!
Can't wait for it now!
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Damn you, again!!!
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http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/...818543-1829119
Hero LE Box in stock...
Hero LE Box in stock...
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It is indeed Dr.. its been in stock for a few days and boy mine shipped monday and I cannot wait! sold my old HK dvd for a fortune on Ebay! suckers!
Hope the Japanese ppicture is as good as peole seem to think it is
I await with Joy !
Hope the Japanese ppicture is as good as peole seem to think it is
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Hi,
I'd like to purchase the R2J Hero version from Elite Group. I don't care for the extras just looking for good PQ/AQ. I found two versions on cdjapan:
Hero R2J Regular Edition
Hero R2J Special Edition
If the Video quality and Audio quality are identical except for the extras I'd prefer to purchase the regular version. Can anyone comment?
Thanks.
I'd like to purchase the R2J Hero version from Elite Group. I don't care for the extras just looking for good PQ/AQ. I found two versions on cdjapan:
Hero R2J Regular Edition
Hero R2J Special Edition
If the Video quality and Audio quality are identical except for the extras I'd prefer to purchase the regular version. Can anyone comment?
Thanks.
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The second disk is not entirely worthless... a few interviews are conducted in English and the 'Making of' is also of some value.
I would get the two-disk, but the single is perfectly suitable as there is nothing on the second disk you can't live without.
I would get the two-disk, but the single is perfectly suitable as there is nothing on the second disk you can't live without.
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Originally Posted by badkarma
Hi,
I'd like to purchase the R2J Hero version from Elite Group. I don't care for the extras just looking for good PQ/AQ. I found two versions on cdjapan:
Hero R2J Regular Edition
Hero R2J Special Edition
If the Video quality and Audio quality are identical except for the extras I'd prefer to purchase the regular version. Can anyone comment?
Thanks.
I'd like to purchase the R2J Hero version from Elite Group. I don't care for the extras just looking for good PQ/AQ. I found two versions on cdjapan:
Hero R2J Regular Edition
Hero R2J Special Edition
If the Video quality and Audio quality are identical except for the extras I'd prefer to purchase the regular version. Can anyone comment?
Thanks.
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I'm not sure about the absolute cheapest, but if you've never purchased from Amazon.jp before, there's a 500YEN-off deal for first-timers. Just follow this link, and it should load the "Hero" page with the 500YEN taken off:
http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/...037690-4938647
The checkout is mostly in English, but you'll encounter one odd Japanese term (I forget exactly -- it's apparently requesting a phonetical spelling of your name)... just type your name into it. And while it says that regular shipping can take as long as 3 weeks, I got "Hero" in about 6 days, shipped to Boston.
http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/...037690-4938647
The checkout is mostly in English, but you'll encounter one odd Japanese term (I forget exactly -- it's apparently requesting a phonetical spelling of your name)... just type your name into it. And while it says that regular shipping can take as long as 3 weeks, I got "Hero" in about 6 days, shipped to Boston.
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Originally Posted by Richard Malloy
I'm not sure about the absolute cheapest, but if you've never purchased from Amazon.jp before, there's a 500YEN-off deal for first-timers. Just follow this link, and it should load the "Hero" page with the 500YEN taken off:
http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/...037690-4938647
The checkout is mostly in English, but you'll encounter one odd Japanese term (I forget exactly -- it's apparently requesting a phonetical spelling of your name)... just type your name into it. And while it says that regular shipping can take as long as 3 weeks, I got "Hero" in about 6 days, shipped to Boston.
http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/...037690-4938647
The checkout is mostly in English, but you'll encounter one odd Japanese term (I forget exactly -- it's apparently requesting a phonetical spelling of your name)... just type your name into it. And while it says that regular shipping can take as long as 3 weeks, I got "Hero" in about 6 days, shipped to Boston.
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well I ordered the regular single disc edition from cdjapan, but i paid the cheap way so i hafta wait awhile =( After buying several special edition korean and japanese movies lately with extras that aren't subbed in english I'm starting to think I"m just wasting my money (Old Boy, Friend/Chingu, Infernal Affairs, My Sassy Girl, Silmido, Battle Royale). So I went with the regular edition and I'm thinking I might as well buy/rent/borrow the Miramax edition for extras, seems like the best combo right ? even if the R1 doesn't include extras in others, at least I can enjoy it/understand it =)
boy, do I need to learn some new languages...
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The checkout is mostly in English, but you'll encounter one odd Japanese term (I forget exactly -- it's apparently requesting a phonetical spelling of your name)... just type your name into it.
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Originally Posted by NestoJR
well I ordered the regular single disc edition from cdjapan, but i paid the cheap way so i hafta wait awhile =( After buying several special edition korean and japanese movies lately with extras that aren't subbed in english I'm starting to think I"m just wasting my money (Old Boy, Friend/Chingu, Infernal Affairs, My Sassy Girl, Silmido, Battle Royale). So I went with the regular edition and I'm thinking I might as well buy/rent/borrow the Miramax edition for extras, seems like the best combo right ? even if the R1 doesn't include extras in others, at least I can enjoy it/understand it =)
boy, do I need to learn some new languages...
boy, do I need to learn some new languages...