Leon Blu-ray

Daveboy · 22-09-2008, 19:09

Whilst browsing through Amazon.de, I came across this:

Amazon Germany

Fantastic news.

GAmbrose · 22-09-2008, 22:22

This is one of my top five films of all time.

Gary A

pythons · 22-09-2008, 23:06

Great movie, but I've never seen the extended cut. So definitely one to get!

AKPiggott · 23-09-2008, 10:12

Don't know what version I like more. The longer one works better as a human drama, but the tighter pacing of the theatrical cut is definitely more thrilling.

H Dot · 23-09-2008, 10:16

Thanks OP pre ordered I love this movie

jroadley · 23-09-2008, 11:01

Anyone remember importing the Japanese SD-DVD for big bucks many years ago??? No doubt this will end up in my collection - stunning film.

SimonI · 23-09-2008, 11:30

Don't have it, but I do remember reading about it - it was the one that came in a CD jewel case and had no menus?

I have the Korean SD double pack with the two versions of the film on separate disks. Not sure if I'll go for an HD version just yet... maybe...

desmondc · 23-09-2008, 16:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by jroadley

Anyone remember importing the Japanese SD-DVD for big bucks many years ago??? No doubt this will end up in my collection - stunning film.

Plus it took forever to be delivered. Those were the days.

Niceguygeoff · 23-09-2008, 21:15

Is that steelbook packaging I can see? Nice. I think I'll order one just for the hell of it, seeing as Sony (US) and Disney (UK) haven't bothered with Leon so far, although Sony do have La Femme Nikita slated for a December release in the US.

I like the longer cut a lot, so not having the shorter version won't be a big deal, but as AK rightly said the shorter cut does provide a more tightly-paced experience (much like T2).

AKPiggott · 06-10-2008, 14:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Niceguygeoff

I like the longer cut a lot, so not having the shorter version won't be a big deal, but as AK rightly said the shorter cut does provide a more tightly-paced experience (much like T2).

Indeed.

Is it too much to hope for a comprehensive edition at some point?

Niceguygeoff · 07-10-2008, 20:52

Ah. Apparently the German edition will have both cuts, according to der Kino website. Sweet.

http://www.kinowelt.de/detail.php?id=2626

desmondc · 08-10-2008, 06:42

This will be mine.

AKPiggott · 08-10-2008, 09:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Niceguygeoff

Ah. Apparently the German edition will have both cuts, according to der Kino website. Sweet.

http://www.kinowelt.de/detail.php?id=2626

Who's the distributor in Germany?

LouBarlow · 08-10-2008, 09:23

Yeah will need to know the region-free status on this one.

AKPiggott · 08-10-2008, 09:28

Yeah, I'm also wondering though if it's the same label as over here (Disney, I think) then maybe we could see a similar UK release. Although AFAIK the longer cut has never been classified by the BBFC.

H Dot · 08-10-2008, 09:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Niceguygeoff

Ah. Apparently the German edition will have both cuts, according to der Kino website. Sweet.

http://www.kinowelt.de/detail.php?id=2626

That is great news can't wait to see this in HD

allan · 08-10-2008, 11:08

Isolated music track as well, trivia track and some featurettes/docus. Can't wait for this.

allan · 08-10-2008, 11:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKPiggott

Yeah, I'm also wondering though if it's the same label as over here (Disney, I think) then maybe we could see a similar UK release. Although AFAIK the longer cut has never been classified by the BBFC.

You're right, only the theatrical versions has ever been classified in the UK.

Niceguygeoff · 08-10-2008, 12:36

It's high time that Disney pulled their finger out and gave Leon the treatment it deserves over here. I think the UK DVD is still the same crappy non-anamorphic disc that came out yonks ago.

RCW · 08-10-2008, 12:46

Quote:

Anyone remember importing the Japanese SD-DVD for big bucks many years ago??? No doubt this will end up in my collection - stunning film.

just gave my Japanese DVD to someone, do have 3 other DVD's of the same film

, think I paid over £30 which seemed a lot back then, apart from a few scenes wasn't all that keen on the uncut version, great news both versions on one disc

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22-09-2008, 22:22	#2
GAmbrose Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 7,609 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	This is one of my top five films of all time. Gary A

23-09-2008, 10:12	#4
AKPiggott PSN/XBL: tone217 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Chelmsford Posts: 7,727 Thanks: 8 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Don't know what version I like more. The longer one works better as a human drama, but the tighter pacing of the theatrical cut is definitely more thrilling.

23-09-2008, 10:16	#5
H Dot Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: From around the way Posts: 1,474 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks OP pre ordered I love this movie

23-09-2008, 11:01	#6
jroadley Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Norwich Posts: 4,435 Thanks: 18 Thanked 47 Times in 17 Posts	Anyone remember importing the Japanese SD-DVD for big bucks many years ago??? No doubt this will end up in my collection - stunning film.

23-09-2008, 21:15	#9
Niceguygeoff I Do Deny Them My Essence Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Saaf London Posts: 5,585 Thanks: 20 Thanked 14 Times in 5 Posts	Is that steelbook packaging I can see? Nice. I think I'll order one just for the hell of it, seeing as Sony (US) and Disney (UK) haven't bothered with Leon so far, although Sony do have La Femme Nikita slated for a December release in the US. I like the longer cut a lot, so not having the shorter version won't be a big deal, but as AK rightly said the shorter cut does provide a more tightly-paced experience (much like T2).

07-10-2008, 20:52	#11
Niceguygeoff I Do Deny Them My Essence Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Saaf London Posts: 5,585 Thanks: 20 Thanked 14 Times in 5 Posts	Ah. Apparently the German edition will have both cuts, according to der Kino website. Sweet. http://www.kinowelt.de/detail.php?id=2626

08-10-2008, 09:23	#14
LouBarlow Not On Strike Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Radio City Posts: 34,023 Thanks: 20 Thanked 103 Times in 103 Posts	Yeah will need to know the region-free status on this one.

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AKPiggott PSN/XBL: tone217 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Chelmsford Posts: 7,727 Thanks: 8 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Yeah, I'm also wondering though if it's the same label as over here (Disney, I think) then maybe we could see a similar UK release. Although AFAIK the longer cut has never been classified by the BBFC.

08-10-2008, 11:08	#17
allan Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: England Posts: 6,796 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Isolated music track as well, trivia track and some featurettes/docus. Can't wait for this.

08-10-2008, 12:36	#19
Niceguygeoff I Do Deny Them My Essence Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Saaf London Posts: 5,585 Thanks: 20 Thanked 14 Times in 5 Posts	It's high time that Disney pulled their finger out and gave Leon the treatment it deserves over here. I think the UK DVD is still the same crappy non-anamorphic disc that came out yonks ago.

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