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Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War (Blu-ray)

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Old 16-06-2008, 4:09 PM   #1
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Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War (Blu-ray)
Someone must have been listening to me

I've just put my pre-order in @ YesAsia - due for release 21st June

Region : A
Audio : Korean DTS-HD 5.1, DD 5.1
Subtitles : English,Korean,Japanese

Can't wait to get hold of this , I know a few of you will feel the same (Razor I hope you're multi-region too mate )
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Old 17-06-2008, 11:34 AM   #2
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Re: Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War (Blu-ray)
Hmmm very tempting. I was in Korea when this was released at the Cinema there...they went mad for it! I've got the Korean Sp Ed DVD digipack thingy already (probably the best DVD packaging in my whole collection), but this is a very good film and probably awesome in HD. What to do, what to do, double dip or not?
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Re: Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War (Blu-ray)
Thanks for the head-up pRot3us. I've just ordered this and Welcome to Dongmakgol, from dvdfromkorea.

Looking forward to them.
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Re: Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War (Blu-ray)
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Someone must have been listening to me

I've just put my pre-order in @ YesAsia - due for release 21st June

Region : A
Audio : Korean DTS-HD 5.1, DD 5.1
Subtitles : English,Korean,Japanese

Can't wait to get hold of this , I know a few of you will feel the same (Razor I hope you're multi-region too mate )
One of my fave war films, EVER! Such an intensely moving film, anybody who likes Saving Private Ryan should see this movie. Any chance this may be region free?
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Old 17-06-2008, 3:29 PM   #5
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Re: Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War (Blu-ray)
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One of my fave war films, EVER! Such an intensely moving film, anybody who likes Saving Private Ryan should see this movie. Any chance this may be region free?
I'm pretty sure its Region A, two sites I've seen it for sale on both say A.
I'll confirm once I receive the disc, but its not due to arrive till the start of July with the free standard shipping.
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Old 17-06-2008, 6:48 PM   #6
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I'm pretty sure its Region A, two sites I've seen it for sale on both say A.
I'll confirm once I receive the disc, but its not due to arrive till the start of July with the free standard shipping.
If you can confirm, I'd really appreciate it. Brotherhood is a personal fave of mine, Hollywood just dont make films like this!
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Old 17-06-2008, 6:51 PM   #7
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Re: Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War (Blu-ray)
When you get it can u tell us if it region free? Never seen it yet and would be ordering if it region free

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Old 19-06-2008, 2:03 PM   #8
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Re: Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War (Blu-ray)
wow now this is good news!

and like a previous poster mentioned - the dvd version of this comes in a fantastic package - lets hope they do the same with the blu-ray.


i can imagine good things from the transfer - watched another korean film the other day (lady vengenance ) and the quality was fantastic - IMO one of the best HD transfers.
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Old 19-06-2008, 2:46 PM   #9
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Re: Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War (Blu-ray)
great film - I have the cheapo single disc dvd edition, but I promised I wouldn't double dip unless the DVD PQ and AQ was awful! Its not awful, but I'm sure noweher near as good as BD.
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Old 19-06-2008, 9:43 PM   #10
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Re: Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War (Blu-ray)
Shipped from dvdfromkorea.com!!
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Old 23-06-2008, 8:20 AM   #11
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Re: Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War (Blu-ray)
They both appear to be region free:
http://forums.highdefdigest.com/show...5&postcount=32
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Old 23-06-2008, 3:30 PM   #12
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Re: Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War (Blu-ray)
Thx. Will order it probably on payday.
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Old 26-06-2008, 4:24 PM   #13
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Re: Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War (Blu-ray)
Mines arrived

Just had a very quick butchers on my monitor and it looks a very professionally put together disc, PQ looks good from what I can tell but will have to get the projector setup tomorrow night to check it out properly on the big screen. Can't wait

I can also confirm that although the case says Region A, the disc is actually region free.
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Old 27-06-2008, 10:45 AM   #14
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Re: Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War (Blu-ray)
Yip, I can also confirm that the film/extras (only a trailer) play on a UK PS3 and that it has english subtities
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Old 28-06-2008, 5:40 PM   #15
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Re: Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War (Blu-ray)
The PQ was pretty good, but slightly soft in places and a general lack of very fine detail which had me suspecting the dreaded DNR had been applied, there was no grain anywhere!!

Its been a few years since I watched it on dvd and I've just sold it so can't compare but I'm sure there should have been grain, especially as its style is influenced by Saving Private Ryan.
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Re: Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War (Blu-ray)
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The PQ was pretty good, but slightly soft in places and a general lack of very fine detail which had me suspecting the dreaded DNR had been applied, there was no grain anywhere!!

Its been a few years since I watched it on dvd and I've just sold it so can't compare but I'm sure there should have been grain, especially as its style is influenced by Saving Private Ryan.
What's the sound like? Is it lossless?
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Old 28-06-2008, 5:54 PM   #17
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What's the sound like? Is it lossless?
Yep, DTS HD, pretty good, I'd give the sound 8/10
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Old 29-06-2008, 11:47 AM   #18
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Re: Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War (Blu-ray)
The DVD did have some grain, your right mate.

Did you see it in 1080p or 720p? I am looking forward to re watching this movie in HD.
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Old 29-06-2008, 11:59 AM   #19
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The DVD did have some grain, your right mate.

Did you see it in 1080p or 720p? I am looking forward to re watching this movie in HD.
720p
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Old 29-06-2008, 12:05 PM   #20
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720p
I will let you know what it looks like in 1080p Just bagged a copy...
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Old 29-06-2008, 3:26 PM   #21
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I will let you know what it looks like in 1080p Just bagged a copy...
It won't look any better mate, the problem with aggressive DNR is that as well as removing noise(and grain) all the fine high frequency detail is removed. You really notice it on people's faces.

Its worth upgrading over SD but it didn't quite live up to my expectations of how good it could have looked.
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Old 29-06-2008, 4:35 PM   #22
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It won't look any better mate, the problem with aggressive DNR is that as well as removing noise(and grain) all the fine high frequency detail is removed. You really notice it on people's faces.

Its worth upgrading over SD but it didn't quite live up to my expectations of how good it could have looked.
Oh thats a damn shame.

A masterpiece like this deserves the best possible transfer.
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Re: Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War (Blu-ray)
is the directors cut much different ?
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Re: Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War (Blu-ray)
Hi, where would be the best place to buy this in the UK?

Cheers
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Its not out in the UK
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Its not out in the UK
I think miss understood me.

What is the best site to buy from where I may not get hit with customs.

Thanks
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yesasia
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The price quoted is 71p over
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Old 07-01-2009, 8:32 PM   #29
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The price quoted is 71p over
You'll be ok.
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