ConAir - Blu-Ray UK Version

Vern · 05-07-2007, 7:34 AM

Just a heads up, although this BD has excellent PQ and sound it is the previous UK cut version. In particular one very noticeable scene...when first loading the prisoners, the Guard is having trouble with one of them and says, "Gag and bag this Nazi MotherF....r". In the UK DVD and now BD edition, the dialogue is replaced as, "Gag and bag this Nazi Muffin."

Er, not quite the same impact. As the movie is 18 certificate and contains copious other swearing and violence including someone getting their head splattered, can't quite figure why this has been changed.

Answers on a postcard, please.

Glenn01 · 05-07-2007, 7:51 AM

That is SOOOO poor

Can't believe we are getting cut / sensored versions ... what is that all about ?

That's the only down side of the region coding with Blu-ray and having to source UK dvd's.

Hope we don't see this become common on other releases !

KevD · 05-07-2007, 9:04 AM

Not to bothered about getting the Theactrical Version of the film, I didnt think the Unrated Version offered a great deal more, but I dont think there any cuts in the UK version. I wont lose any sleep over the Muffin word being stuck in.

rickyroma · 05-07-2007, 12:24 PM

Yeah I can live with it, at least its done by the original actor, its seemless enough, im sure most people wouldn't notice. I didn't even know till I read this thread !

Geoff_D · 05-07-2007, 8:56 PM

I've had various editions of this classic action flick over the years, starting with the US laserdisc, and I've only ever heard Guard Falzon say "Gag and bag this Nazi muffin!".

KevD · 05-07-2007, 9:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Geoff_D

I've had various editions of this classic action flick over the years, starting with the US laserdisc, and I've only ever heard Guard Falzon say "Gag and bag this Nazi muffin!".

IMDB have in thier memorable quotes section for Con Air:

"Guard Falzon: Gag and bag this Nazi muffin. "

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118880/quotes

& Script O Rama has it listed as Muffin also, http://www.script-o-rama.com/movie_s...ranscript.html

dUnKle · 06-07-2007, 3:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Geoff_D

I've had various editions of this classic action flick over the years, starting with the US laserdisc, and I've only ever heard Guard Falzon say "Gag and bag this Nazi muffin!".

Same here - still have the LD and swear its muffin

Geoff_D · 07-07-2007, 7:58 PM

That's one of my favourite lines from the movie, actually. It's not every day you hear the words 'Nazi' and 'muffin' in the same sentence.

FYI the line is the same in the recent extended version too.

7hil · 08-07-2007, 10:23 PM

EDIT posted comment on wrong thread!

jdslater1 · 09-07-2007, 7:28 AM

Does anyone know if this and the new "The Rock" releases are zone A aswell. The POTC releases are the same company and cover all zones.
Just wondering.

T800 · 09-07-2007, 8:37 AM

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Originally Posted by jdslater1

Does anyone know if this and the new "The Rock" releases are zone A aswell. The POTC releases are the same company and cover all zones.
Just wondering.

The Rock plays on my US Samsung BD player.

jdslater1 · 09-07-2007, 9:28 AM

Thats the player I have, cheers mate.

Goooner · 09-07-2007, 9:37 AM

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Originally Posted by jdslater1

Does anyone know if this and the new "The Rock" releases are zone A aswell. The POTC releases are the same company and cover all zones.
Just wondering.

The Rock, Con Air and Crimson Tide all say Regions A, B & C on the back.

hottstuff · 09-07-2007, 10:26 AM

I always thought he said "Gag and bag this nazi Mah Fah"

av addict · 09-07-2007, 12:17 PM

anyone actually watched this yet -is it worth buying or should i give it a rent instead

HugoFJH · 09-07-2007, 5:59 PM

thread somewhere saying these have been delayed / postponed or did I read about US discs?

KevD · 09-07-2007, 6:09 PM

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Originally Posted by HugoFJH

thread somewhere saying these have been delayed / postponed or did I read about US discs?

Yeap, the US ones were supposed to be out about this time but have been put back. Dont know why, are they stil BVHE in the States?

dUnKle · 09-07-2007, 6:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Goooner

The Rock, Con Air and Crimson Tide all say Regions A, B & C on the back.

along with air force one too

english_bob · 04-08-2007, 12:55 PM

If you really want this movie, I suggest you wait for the US release, as it may well be the unrated edition

http://www.dvdcompare.net/comparisons/film.php?fid=282

Glenn01 · 09-08-2007, 3:45 PM

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Originally Posted by english_bob

If you really want this movie, I suggest you wait for the US release, as it may well be the unrated edition

http://www.dvdcompare.net/comparisons/film.php?fid=282

BUT ... with it being blu-ray, we may not be able to view it if its USA region coded & not compatible on UK players / PS3's !

Jim Morrison · 09-08-2007, 4:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Glenn01

BUT ... with it being blu-ray, we may not be able to view it if its USA region coded & not compatible on UK players / PS3's !

Buena Vista's/Disney's recent output (including new titles) have been region free, so hopefully that won't have changed by the time they get around to releasing this!

KevD · 09-08-2007, 4:57 PM

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Originally Posted by english_bob

If you really want this movie, I suggest you wait for the US release, as it may well be the unrated edition

http://www.dvdcompare.net/comparisons/film.php?fid=282

Having seen both versions of this film, I have to say the Unrated Extended version offers little extra really, other than a money making excercise by BV

Geoff_D · 10-08-2007, 10:47 PM

I quite like the extended version as it's not just footage shoe-horned back in. There are some interesting scene extensions/alterations too. Mind you, I don't care which version I get on HD.

Yet I can't see Disney releasing the extended version on BD in the States, simply because they've got to sell us the theatrical version first, then the double-dip will follow.

I really should pick this up.