Member Takuma Posted November 19, 2010 Member Share Posted November 19, 2010 I wouldn't consider the time it has taken as strange as the fact that it's actually being released in theaters in the US. I dare to have my doubts whether the American public and the press are grown up enough to hadle Battle Roayle. Expect BR to be on the news when the next school shout out arrives. And if that happens during BR's theatrical run... well, let's just hope no one decides to go on molotov cocktail protest against the theaters screening BR... If I were a Toei executive I would never have sold the theatrical rights to US. Toei doesn't need the shit storm that is on its way. DVD might be ok, but theater is too visible. Especially now that it's Kenta's fashionable 3D J-Pop edition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Juon 408 Posted November 21, 2010 Member Share Posted November 21, 2010 I wouldn't consider the time it has taken as strange as the fact that it's actually being released in theaters in the US. I dare to have my doubts whether the American public and the press are grown up enough to hadle Battle Roayle. Expect BR to be on the news when the next school shout out arrives. And if that happens during BR's theatrical run... well, let's just hope no one decides to go on molotov cocktail protest against the theaters screening BR... If I were a Toei executive I would never have sold the theatrical rights to US. Toei doesn't need the shit storm that is on its way. DVD might be ok, but theater is too visible. Especially now that it's Kenta's fashionable 3D J-Pop edition. I believe school shootings here is pretty much the main reason why it's taken so long, aside from the stuff I've heard about Toei wanting about 1-2 million for it and a wide theatrical release. But who knows how true that latter stuff is. Hell, everyone I know has already seen it, including people that don't even like Asian cinema. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member redinsanemetroid Posted November 22, 2010 Member Share Posted November 22, 2010 It's good news to see BR finally making it here but I think it's still a bit early to celebrate. Buying the rights for it and having "plans" to release the 3D version theatrically is only the first step to actually seeing it here. Having the rights can mean anything from remaking the film entirely to a power ranger kind of movie or releasing it as-is. And having "plans" can literally be thought of as "thinking" about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member David Rees Posted December 7, 2010 Member Share Posted December 7, 2010 Just done my review...up here if you want to read it... BATTLE ROYALE BLU RAY REVIEW Its a good set, not perfect, but if your a fan a must have in my opinion... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Takuma Posted December 8, 2010 Member Share Posted December 8, 2010 Battle Royale's "Battle" for a US Release http://jasongray.blogspot.com/2010/12/battle-royales-battle-for-us-release.html Just as I thought, it was Toei that previously refused to sell the film to USA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member mpm74 Posted December 11, 2010 Member Share Posted December 11, 2010 Thanks for the review. Just got a shipping confirmation. =D Do you know if there are any plans to come out with a single disc Blu-ray edition of Battle Royale (Theatrical)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member kingofkungfu2002 Posted December 11, 2010 Member Share Posted December 11, 2010 Yeah, I got a shipping confirmation from Amazon today too...I should have it on Monday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member John Posted December 11, 2010 Member Share Posted December 11, 2010 Same here! This is my first preorder in quite a while, fingers crossed it turns out good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Tosh Posted December 12, 2010 Member Share Posted December 12, 2010 Ok never watched the 2nd one but I really didn't think the first one was all that great imo, beyond the cheap thrill of hot Japanese girls in school outfits running around killing each other:angel: I know a lot of people love this movie but I just don't see the big deal, really think the premises is to stupid to take seriously, or maybe I'm missing the point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WuxiaFan Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 Mine shipped out Saturday, 12/11, my birthday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member mpm74 Posted December 13, 2010 Member Share Posted December 13, 2010 I know a lot of people love this movie but I just don't see the big deal, really think the premises is to stupid to take seriously, or maybe I'm missing the point? I could understand that. To me, it's mixture of music and violence and cute school girls. Love the opening... so in your face and to the point. And it's not all whacked out, like these newer Japanese films, or like a Miike flick. I think it's a love or hate film. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member John Posted December 15, 2010 Member Share Posted December 15, 2010 Ok never watched the 2nd one but I really didn't think the first one was all that great imo, beyond the cheap thrill of hot Japanese girls in school outfits running around killing each other:angel: I know a lot of people love this movie but I just don't see the big deal, really think the premises is to stupid to take seriously, or maybe I'm missing the point? Mainstream film is mostly a no holds barred business in full force, so it's easy to forget that it's a medium of art that can be appreciated if you're willing to learn about it. Which is exactly what you need to do if you want to at least understand where we're coming from if not to further develop your own impressions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Markgway Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 I know a lot of people love this movie but I just don't see the big deal, really think the premises is to stupid to take seriously, or maybe I'm missing the point? You have to accept it as satire not a straight action flick. And the sequel is shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Juon 408 Posted December 16, 2010 Member Share Posted December 16, 2010 Special Version of the UK Bluray release has leaked. Seen screenshots of it. Looks like higher resolutioned DVD quality to me. Definitely holding out for Anchor Bay now. Hopefully they do release a better quality version in HD of it. I noticed compression artifacts in the screenshots I seen. Looks like all Arrow did was upconvert their original DVD masters instead of actually going back and using the uncompressed film itself that they should've gotten off of Tartan when they acquired the rights from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member mpm74 Posted December 16, 2010 Member Share Posted December 16, 2010 Yeah, I noticed that. I'm sorta cool with it... as long as it's not a straight up upscale. I think the filmy/grainy look works good with the movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Tosh Posted December 19, 2010 Member Share Posted December 19, 2010 Mainstream film is mostly a no holds barred business in full force, so it's easy to forget that it's a medium of art that can be appreciated if you're willing to learn about it. Which is exactly what you need to do if you want to at least understand where we're coming from if not to further develop your own impressions. I know full well film is a medium for art. Music - painting - film it's all the same, however lets not try to make this film something its not, Throne of Blood is art, Citizen Kane is art, this is shlocky pulp at best, but hey we all have our guilty pleasures. For a social commentary on future youth violence I'll take Kubric's Clockwork Orange over this. Not to say I hated Battle Royal, I think I just had higher expectations with the hype it gets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member mpm74 Posted December 19, 2010 Member Share Posted December 19, 2010 I'll take Kubrick over God =D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member mpm74 Posted December 22, 2010 Member Share Posted December 22, 2010 Got the set in... finally. =D Will be watching this baby this weekend. I actually could have settled for a single disc/snap case version of the theatrical version, but heck, doesn't exist.... Did you guys get yours yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member John Posted December 23, 2010 Member Share Posted December 23, 2010 I know full well film is a medium for art. Music - painting - film it's all the same, however lets not try to make this film something its not, Throne of Blood is art, Citizen Kane is art, this is shlocky pulp at best, but hey we all have our guilty pleasures. For a social commentary on future youth violence I'll take Kubric's Clockwork Orange over this. Not to say I hated Battle Royal, I think I just had higher expectations with the hype it gets. I understand you don't particularly care about Battle Royale. But the themes addressed in this film, the contemporary generation gap and the moral panicking of modern Japanese politics, hit the nail right on the head. Everything here is carefully arranged; Kitano's performance is both creepy and sympathetic, the cinematography has Fukasaku's trademark kineticism, and the use of orchestral music is commandingly appropriate. The word "art" isn't particularly convincing until it can hold hands with criteria such as those. What is more, this is an indictment of Japanese society. You're comparing apples to oranges. Special Version of the UK Bluray release has leaked. Seen screenshots of it. Looks like higher resolutioned DVD quality to me. Definitely holding out for Anchor Bay now. Hopefully they do release a better quality version in HD of it. I noticed compression artifacts in the screenshots I seen. Looks like all Arrow did was upconvert their original DVD masters instead of actually going back and using the uncompressed film itself that they should've gotten off of Tartan when they acquired the rights from them. This is most certainly not an upscaled transfer; there is considerably more detail in this release. Although I think there's a good case to be made that this is a rather dated transfer, it eclipses DVD editions handily. Everyone also seems to forget that HD is an audio experience too; this disc has banging lossless audio. The bottom line is: this is an unmolested 24fps transfer that is unquestionably the best Battle Royale release out there AND it's English friendly. It's also not even that expensive. You could wait 2 years or however long it'll take for another English-friendly distributor will take to release this on Blu-ray, but there's no guarantee that a) it will actually happen and it will be completely satisfactory in every which way. It could be worse for all we know; considering this is above average, I've no trouble recommending it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member mpm74 Posted December 25, 2010 Member Share Posted December 25, 2010 Starting watching this today. You're right, it's definitely the best the movie has looked and it's not just an upscaled DVD version. It actually looks better than some of those screen shots (which are usually false to begin with) make it out to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WuxiaFan Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Got the set in... finally. Did you guys get yours yet? Got the shipping (dispatch) notice from amazon.co.uk on 12/11 and still don't have it yet! Amazon UK doesn't provide tracking info for international packages either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Markgway Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 UK post has been hit by the weather. I ordered a Xmas present from Amazon UK that hasn't turned up yet (and I live in the UK). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member mpm74 Posted December 28, 2010 Member Share Posted December 28, 2010 Out of all the places I have ordered from, it seems it takes the longest when coming from the UK (amazon.uk, to be exact). I just re-watched BR and BR:DC... BR is still the better cut. What an awesome movie. As good as it was the first time I watched it. Haven't watched any of the special features. If a single disc theatrical version comes out, I'm gonna buy that and sell this set on ebay. I'm not a fan of box sets and all the crap they usually come with. I just want the movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member kungfusamurai Posted January 2, 2011 Member Share Posted January 2, 2011 I just watched the first 45 minutes of the theatrical cut, and it looks great. I should browse the other discs, maybe tomorrow. It's definitely an HD transfer, not upscaled from a standard def source. KFS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member kungfusamurai Posted January 2, 2011 Member Share Posted January 2, 2011 Got the shipping (dispatch) notice from amazon.co.uk on 12/11 and still don't have it yet! Amazon UK doesn't provide tracking info for international packages either. Your package could have been delayed by the East Coast snow storms earlier in the week. KFS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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