17 replies to this topic

[mattbowyer]

I want to get the best DAD dvd possible for my all regions DVD player over ebay...which one should i buy?

[Coop]

Region 2. The film is uncut, the picture is in PAL (superior to NTSC) and it has a bonus 50 minute documentary.

[DieAnotherDay57]

What do u mean region 2 is uncut?

[Coop]

It's uncensored, unlike the USA version where the sex scene has been edited.

[BONDFINESSE 007]

and thats the one thing i wanted was the sex scene, damn it........

[Jeff007]

Are computer DVD-ROM's all reigions?

[Solex Agitator]

I just bought the US DVD release. I must say I am disappointed. The bonus materials are all too straigh forward. Too much techinical CGI info. Not enought info about casting, story craft, etc. This is a tech-heads DVD. I also do not like that you cannot toggle between commentaries. I miss the John Cork DVD bonus materials. They are watchable. This is just dribble. I MAY get the PAL version. Is it worth it?

[homerjbond]

I posted this question on another thread:

Does anyone have trouble turning on the subtitles (simply by pushing the "subtitles" button on their remote)? Mine won't let me, I have to go into the main menu, click on "language encryption" and turn it on that way. Is that normal?

Also, whenever a location/time title appear, such as "whatever coast, North Korea" or "14 months later", it appears as a subtitle text below the screen (in the black area) as oppose to on the actual screen, like it was in theaters. Yet later in the movie, when Bond and Jinx arrive at the base, the text "U.S. Command Bunker, Korea" appear on the screen as it should. Is this normal? I find it a little annoying.

Thanks for any help!

[Doubleshot]

Originally posted by homerjbond:
Also, whenever a location/time title appear, such as "whatever coast, North Korea" or "14 months later", it appears as a subtitle text below the screen (in the black area) as oppose to on the actual screen, like it was in theaters. Yet later in the movie, when Bond and Jinx arrive at the base, the text "U.S. Command Bunker, Korea" appear on the screen as it should. Is this normal? I find it a little annoying.

This is completely normal. The subtitles are not burned into the video print; as a with few other Bond films, notably GoldenEye and The World is Not Enough, they were.

As far as the original poster's question, I would go with the Region 2 PAL version. As stated before, it has a longer cut of the film, a 50-minute long documentary, a 22-minute long featurette, more footage included on the "Inside Die Another Day" documentary, and subtitles on all the documentaries. The only thing the Region 1 NTSC version has over the PAL is that the film plays at the correct speed and pitch, if only the bedroom scene with Jinx is cut.

[Jriv71]

Originally posted by homerjbond
I posted this question on another thread:

Does anyone have trouble turning on the subtitles (simply by pushing the "subtitles" button on their remote)?  

I found that really annoying. I reached a "what-did-he-say" moment, hit 'Subtitles' and it didn't let me do it. It's a great feature, when you can do it, also to sneak a listen to the different audio tracks (commentaries, etc.) But no luck, I had to go to the main menu, then I forgot what was said that I couldn't understand in the first place.

[DLibrasnow]

There is no question about it - go for the Region 2 (European) DVD of "Die Another Day".

-- You get three documentaries:-

"From Script to Screen"
"Inside Die Another Day" and
"Shaken and Stirred In Ice"

The US release only has "Inside Die Another Day"

I have both, I purchased the Region 2 disc and MGM sent me the Region 1 release to review for my publication. In total "Script to Screen" (50 minutes) and "Shaken and Stirred on Ice" (30 minutes) give you 1 hour 20 minutes of documtary not available on Region 1.

-- The Region 2 DVD is uncut (with more of the sex scene).

-- PAL is generally considered superior to NTSC, so another reason why Region 2 is the best.

-- Region 2 has a nice stylish 8-page booklet in the same style as those that are included in the other Special Edition 007 DVDs. Region 1 has a flimsy little 4 page insert.

All these factors should leave people in no doubt. For DAD on DVD go European!!!

[Von Hammerstein]

From My Stupid Questions From the Uninitiated Dept:
Will the region 2 DVD play on US DVD players or is there somekind of difference that precludes this. I remember hearing rumors to this effect. Thanks for enduring what is probably a very blunt witted question. I'm just not up on these things.
Von

[DLibrasnow]

Originally posted by Von Hammerstein
From My Stupid Questions From the Uninitiated Dept:
Will the region 2 DVD play on US DVD players or is there somekind of difference that precludes this. I remember hearing rumors to this effect. Thanks for enduring what is probably a very blunt witted question. I'm just not up on these things.
Von

Generally, no...
The world is split up into several different regions. Region 1 is the USA, Region 2 is Europe, Region 3 is Australia etc etc....
If you put a Region 2 coded DVD into a Region 1 player you will usually see an error message saying something along the lines of "Playback prohibited by area restrictions".
To be able to play a Region 2 DVD in the USA you need a "Multi-Region DVD Player" (also known as a "Code Free DVD Player"). These are not (normally) available through your on-the-street retailers and you will have to go online to shop through a company which specializes in producing multi-region DVD players.
I can hook you up with one in Illinois if you like. They are the same guys who I bought my multi-region DVD player through.

[Vendrex]

I do have a small grip with the R1 disc. I was expecting the cover to be reversible to match the other 19 special edition DVDs I have. But again, it seems that MGM has played favorites with R2 for some reason. Is it that hard to release the same 2-disc set in all regions including packaging?

[DLibrasnow]

Evidently so....

[JimmyBond]

Most players can be turned into region free players. Sometimes its as simple as putting in a code using your DVD remote. Just search and youll find instructions on how to make your DVD player a region free player.

Careful though, usually these void the warranty.

[DLibrasnow]

Originally posted by JimmyBond
Most players can be turned into region free players. Sometimes its as simple as putting in a code using your DVD remote. Just search and youll find instructions on how to make your DVD player a region free player.

Careful though, usually these void the warranty.

Yep. They do. This is called hacking and you have to be wary that you have the PAL decoder capability otherwise the picture will look like s*it on your TV.
If you purchase a machine manufactured as a region free player then there is no warranty hiccups. Some companies convert region one players into multi-region DVD players using a chip. Although this voids the warranty from the original manufacturer the company making the upgrade will provide their own warranty therefore you are covered.
Considering how cheap multi- region players are these days there is no reason for not picking one up.

[DLibrasnow]

A list of the hacks is available at this website:

http://www.dvdrhelp.com/dvdhacks.php