Black Hawk Down: Superbit deluxe R3 Review

[Phil Hinton]

http://www.wvip.co.uk/images/dvd/BlackHawkDown/BlackHawkDownSuperbitR3.jpg http://www.avforums.com/images/logo_dts.gif

We looked at the Japanese DTS edition of the movie a few months back, Now we review the Ultimate Edition of the movie!!

Read the Review By clicking here (http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=101146)

[popeye]

Phil
Top marks for a excellent in depth review. I'm still waiting for my copy to arrive! The region 3 really does sound like the definitive version. I just hope my copy arrives soon.



popeye:smashin:

[Phil Hinton]

Thanks Popeye

[Smurfin]

Just about to sit down and finally watch this copy:)

Reference level, DTS Logic7 here we come!:grin:

[bowenjones]

Can anyone give a link to where I can get this at a
reasonable price as cd-wow don't stock it yet.

[mr chadwick]

i dont think its worth £34.99 somehow.its a fantastic movie but i wouldnt pay no-more than £20 for this version.

[Smurfin]

I paid £24.99 for this from Movietyme, a week later they put up the price to £34.99 - I agree it's not worth it unless you worship the movie and will do anything to get the best version...

Given that this is distributed in the UK by Columbia, you can bet that sometime next year they'll release this as a R2 superbit.

[bowenjones]

Originally posted by Smurfin
Given that this is distributed in the UK by Columbia, you can bet that sometime next year they'll release this as a R2 superbit.
Maybe worth waiting a bit then.

[rags]

yesasia are selling it for about 20 pounds. I ordered this and the jap version of the transporter from them for 40 pounds in total - they have a special on at the mo where it's free shipping over a certain order amount.

[Loafer316]

you can buy it for about £18 from www.yesasia.com you need to spend $49 to get free delivery. i just can't find another dvd to buy!:rolleyes: was gonna get face/off dts but heard the pic quality is pants.....see what else is there as i don't wanna pay delivery although it's only around $5.

[bowenjones]

Loafer 316,
Could you post a more specific link as the only version a search
turned up was the Japanese one at £34.99.

[rags]

try this - yes asias search engines dont always work -

http://global.yesasia.com/en/PrdDept.aspx/pid-1002861227/section-videos/code-k/version-all/did-6331/

[bowenjones]

Cheers rags :smashin:

[bowenjones]

Just ordered it. Price is just inside the customs limit too!
Didn't fancy anything else at the mo. so I paid the cheap rate
delivery but it still only came to £21.
Thanks again for the heads up :smashin:

[popeye]

I ordered my copy from www.Koreandvds.com
It's priced at $22. That works out at under £14. I also ordered Fight Club (2 disc) dts for $14. That converts to just over £8.
Very cheap, but the shipping for both discs works out at around £9.50. (Air mail service) For both discs it cost me around £31 delivered.

Not a bad price!

Here's the link for BHD
http://www.koreandvds.com/dvddetail.html?id=10652

They're other bargains on the site like Cliffhanger dts for $16



popeye

[FoxyMulder]

Hey Popeye i'm a bit worried about the prices are u 100% sure the company is reputable and the discs are not copies as ive heard theres a big blackmarket in Asia for copies, always fancied Fight Club DTS cos i still havent seen this film.

[jmcr100]

100% legitimate company!!!! I've ordered from them in the past and never doubted if they were kosha - I ordered this dvd from them!!

[FoxyMulder]

Has Hard Rain DTS got a goodpic quality then as its gotta be hard to maintain quality with rain rain rain all the time, anyone got Hard Rain DTS please lemme know.

[popeye]

Originally posted by FoxyMulder
Hey Popeye i'm a bit worried about the prices are u 100% sure the company is reputable and the discs are not copies as ive heard theres a big blackmarket in Asia for copies, always fancied Fight Club DTS cos i still havent seen this film.

It's the first time I 've ordered from this particular company, however I 've noticed that on various threads they're forum members who do use this company and it is listed in the recommended retailers!
Their prices are excellent. The only down side is they do charge for posting, but it still tends to be cheaper than most. I've found that the best way to order is to order a few titles together and speard the postage/shipping. This way you get a better deal!

Have a look through the site! There's some gems in there at silly prices!

:eek:



popeye

[jdg]

Is this version any different from the Scandinavian release (with dts) ?

[Phil Hinton]

Yes it is a four disc set, everything is in english, even the menus.

[jdg]

ok...let me rephrase my question; is the picture and sound quality better?

[Phil Hinton]

Don't know, Haven't seen it recently. The R3 is ref quality however.

[soulbrother]

Thanks for the info boy's ,just ordered mine from yesasia.com.Iwas about to pay £34.99 from movietyme,hoe long is postage from H.K ?

[Loafer316]

Oh go on then!! i order it as well...blooming dvd fetish!:laugh:

[rags]

Just saw the film - truly awesome sound in dts. And the picture is great as well. Spot on review.

I found the packaging to be a bit flimsy though - the cardboard doesnt look very durable.

[Loafer316]

Mines has been shipped!:clap: whats's even better is that while browsing i saw the Spiderman dvd limited edition gift set with comic, film cell etc for just under £10!:eek: in the clearence section, checked now and the price has gone back up to £30.....

anyone ever had trouble with customs shopping with yesasia?

[bowenjones]

Phil,
I'd like to thank you for yet another excellent (and accurate)
review. I probably wouldn't have bothered with this film if I
hadn't read what you said as I'm not really into "war" films but
I found this to be thoroughly enjoyable. And the sound WAS
truly stunning :smashin:

[maggi]

The definitive version of this movie has to be the japanese Collector´s Box.
http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=PCBP-50827

Cheers
Maggi

[bowenjones]

maggi,
I think you'll find that the R3 which Phil reviewed and which
I have got is even better. The film quality ( video and sound )
is identical and so are the extras but you also get a bonus cd
of the soundtrack which is also very good. Also, the packaging
and the menus are all in English.

[maggi]

I own the japanese one ,and it´s very nice
It has the DTS sound + all the commentary´s .

Cheers
Maggi

[Loafer316]

Recieved my korean Superbit BHD today...wow!!:clap: really is something special...picture quality is fantastic and fear the DTS!:god:

picked it up from yesasia for £18 and it was delivered in just over a week:smashin: