Forum - View topicBest Original Ghost in the Shell Release?
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SolHerald
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Which US release would you guys consider to be the best for the original Ghost in the Shell movie? I have read that the most recent bluray release had bad subtitles, among other things.
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varmintx
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It would greatly depend on how distracted you are by the CGI and different color-timing of 2.0. If you don't care, then the blu-ray release of that would be the best from a technical perspective.
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One-Eye
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Briefly:
1. The original DVD has 5.1 Dub sound and correct subtitles. Of course its not HD. 2. The Blu-ray 2.0 version has 6.1 DTS-HD Dub audio, but throws in ugly CG in a few scenes and has a few minor cuts and its subtitles are also correct. It also has under the bonuses the original version without the CG, but the visuals are somewhat washed out and only has 2.0 (HD?) sound. 3. The latest 25th Anniversary (its 25yrs since manga not movie) Blu-ray has 5.1 HD dub audio, but it has issues (YMMV). However, if you are a sub only fan this release has different subtitles that are completely butchered. 4. If you import one of the Japanese versions you can avoid the ugly CG, get the correct subtitles, but if you are a dub fan its only in 2.0 and not HD IIRC. Plus its more expensive. So you get to choose your poison, so to speak. |
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varmintx
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One-Eye
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I couldn't remember the sound on the extras, but I did recall that the visuals were washed out looking, but yea shit is another way of putting it. I own both the DVD and the BD 2.0 version and I had gotten the 25th version when it first came out because I was so excited to get the original non-CG version in HD. It was such crap that I actually returned the 25th BD. I know many people don't like the Dub, but over the years it grew on me and became my preferred way of viewing it. I looked into getting the Japanese version but I think it was only 2.0 non-HD audio which killed that idea for me. So which disc do I watch when I want to revisit this classic? The original DVD. I guess I'll have to wait for the 4K version in what 10 more years? Maybe? Then we can see how Manga/Anchor Bay can screw up that release. |
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jmfsilenthill
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Go for the Japanese release if you want the best all around quality, though like others mentioned, it's more expensive. I wonder if we'll ever get a decent release over here?
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SolHerald
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Thanks for the replies, so for the first release what is the difference between this one and this special edition one? |
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varmintx
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The special edition has 6.1 audio for both tracks while the first release only has 5.1 English and 2.0 Japanese. The SE also has some extra special features. For the nominal price difference, you should get the SE. |
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SolHerald
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The special edition dvd sounds like the best bet for me, thanks for the all help guys. |
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