Crouching Tiger DVD

[newguy]

saw this on techb@rgains, some place called called getvcds is selling crouching tiger dvd (all regions) for $15.99 + 8.99 shipping. does anyone know anything about this site. Is this a bootlegged copy. I just ordered mine and will give feedback when it arrives. here's the link http://www.getvcds.com/dvd/dvdhiddendragon.shtml

[Burzhui]

The question is not wheather it is a bootleg copy, the question is why would you want to waste your money on a piece of crap that was hidden tiger crouching dragon

[newguy]

thanks for your review of the movie, however, i was asking for a review of the website, not the movie.

[carpenoctem]

you are a worthless person if you did not find that movie amazing

[KimChii]

...is, why are you crapping on this guy's legitimate thread with such an inane opinion that no one really cares to hear from your crotch mouth?

If you've nothing constructive to post, just _move on_. There _are_ other people BESIDES you that really enjoyed the movie. The flaming gay fairy flying scenes INCLUDED.

Here's a BUMP for you, Newguy. Do let us know the DVD's quality and its region assignment. I'm interested in buying if it'll play on my Region 1 Panasonic DVD.

Thanx.

[bruinbball]

Most of the bootleg copies don't have any of the special features that this one has. I know they have an officially licensed released DVD in Malaysia that I've seen being sold on ebay.

[Burzhui]

Anyways although i think the movie was crappy i have the following to say, I am very positive that this DVD is a bootleg... because the site seems kind of off if you know what i mean, starting with the choppy english.

Sorry for the offense

[phredd]

What about the movie did you not like? Everyone else I know absolutely loved this movie. It was like Titanic meets Matrix.


Originally posted by Burzhui
The question is not wheather it is a bootleg copy, the question is why would you want to waste your money on a piece of crap that was hidden tiger crouching dragon

[UnReAL]

they cant even spell "region" correctly... plus i got the dvd divx rip anyway =P, and to anyone who thinks this movie sucks they can die =P

[Edge17]

Just to clarify something. It might show lots of special features, but it still doesn't mean its real. My friend gets DVDs from Hong Kong all the time, and they all have special features listed on the back. None of them except the copies of officially released DVDs have special features. Further more, most of the copies of official releases have desynced audio. The ones that don't have special features or anything, and are out before or during the movie's theatrical run are usually recorded straight out of the theater with a hand cam. And since there is a high possibility that this is a HK bootleg(since it IS a HK movie), theres also a high chance that it was recorded with a handcam and doesn't have special features.

I can scan the back of one of my friends DVDs to show the 'special feature' listing that is nonexistant, if anyone wants me to.

-- Edge

[PZYCHO]

This link should clear up everything. It is a very reputable site. http://www.ign.com . They are one of the biggest networks of sites in the gaming industry, and update every week day. http://dvd.ign.com/reviews/1086.html

[dgem77]

I have not looked at the site yet, but you guys are all aware that this movie came out in Asia a while before it came to the states, right? So if that is the case, then why wouldn't it be possible that it might have been released in Asia before it was here on DVD? Maybe that is why the site has "choppy English" and might be an indication of the $8 something shipping charge (though I have never purchased anything from anywhere outside of the US before so I am not sure what kind of S&H rates they charge). I think it is a toss up personally, whether you are willing to take the chance of it being a true DVD or a copied one. Very true that there are a lot of fakes and copies all over Asia. I also know that the releases from Asia that I have seen (be it a copy of the actual footage from a hand cam of the theater screen, or a release) have the subtitles on the bottom of the actual picture, not in a black field under the picture like it was in the theaters here in the states. It gets pretty hard to read unless you speak fluent and very formal Mandarin Chinese.

[dgem77]

Hey PZYCHO...

How did you get that lil pic of the monkey up there under your post?

[PZYCHO]

well, I had the image on my webspace at http://members.home.net/bravo1540/bob.jpg (the monkey is actually named bob and he live on my dash board in my car). Then I used UBB code. I am gonna have to put spaces in the code so that you can see it, but if you wanna use the code, just take out the spaces:

[ img] http://members.home.net/bravo1540/bob.jpg [ /img]

now just take out all of the spaces of the above code, and it will show the picture of the link.

[pdt1702]

I just received my copy today after reading the review on ign.com last week. It played fine on my dvd player fine, I just had to press stop and then play again before it would work (this was mentioned on the website). The picture quality is outstanding, just like most newly released dvd's. Another feature I like is that there is an option for both english subtitles and english language. I listened to the english language version and it was done extremely well. Not at all like a bad Jackie Chan film. I was suspicious about the website at first too, but everything turned out ok.

[jjje007]

I recently ordered this dvd form getvcds.com.

They FedExed it to me in two days for $8.99. No problems what-so-ever. I also ordered the Star Wars triology on VCD. It was the first VCD to have the THX stamp of approval. I have watched it at work (no dvd player). It is pretty darn good quality also.

Back to CTHD, the dvd is 100% legit. It does have all the features that are listed on the box. Once inside the menu, it has one feature that was taken out (interview with Ang Lee). The menu will just pass over it.

Besides that, it is pretty cool to have a dvd of a movie that is in the top 5 over here.

It was my first purchase overseas and I must say getvcds.com did a great job.

They bill your credit card under CCNow.com, I believe.

Highly recommended. 2 thumbs up!!!

se7en

[M_A_C]

What kind of DVD players do you guy have that the movie? In the article, the could only get it to work on his computer.

[gcgarlic]

Don't know if this is still helpful but I know they are releasing the official DVD in asia already. They were on sale over Christmas in Blockbusters.. the movie went up during the summer. well, but it is also true that some of the countries are infamous for their fake copies.

[jjje007]

I played my copy on my Sony DVP-S530D. I also had no problem with it on my PS2.

se7en

:amidala:

[grimani]

Actually...back in Taipei everybody absolutely HATED the movie, and people were shocked that Ang Lee got so many nominations.

[jjje007]

:woo:


Also, I was able to play on my buddies Panasonic dvd player (old one too).

se7en

[ApltnHkyMutt]

you are a worthless person if you did not find that movie amazing
__________________
And furthermore, I believe that Carthage should be destroyed.
ahhhhhhhh

[M_A_C]

I wonder why the IGN guy said his didn't work on his PS2?

Hmmmmm...

I'm debating...

[Aristo]

Hey PZYCHO,

I have the same monkey putting in my car. Where did you get that? :)

[PZYCHO]

I got my monkey at a place called The Block in orange county SoCal. Where did you get yours? What is its name?

BTW... I would order the CTHD DVD except I know that the US release is gonna get super treatment, probably with new voiceovers and extra features galore.

[PZYCHO]

Never mind, I just caved and ordered it. I loved that freaking movie and can't wait to see it again. I saw it opening nite when it was only in 31 theaters in US and Canada, and I bailed on a bunch of friends who refused to read subtitles (they saw What women want) and they got so mad that one barely said a nice word to me for almost a week, and she said I was mostly bad. Oh well, it was worth it.

[m0j0]

well, i wanna get it, but i dunnooooo.....if it didn't play on most of that other dude's dvd players, i wonder if it would play on mine. i mean, if not, i ain't got a dvd player in the computer, so i would be out some cash.

[M_A_C]

I ordered it also. I figured that if it doesn't work on my DVD player, I can prolly E-Bay it, and make some money!

[Aristo]

As long as it can play on PS2, no problem with me!

[Inspect-her Gadget]

Spanketh thy monkey

[Heihachi]

I TOO, crashed and burned and gave into the CTHD band wagon. Man I loved this movie.

[M_A_C]

For those who are still undecided, this review speaks highly of the quality of the CTHD DVD. And they provide the same link to buy it, if your doubting the seller...

http://review.dvdtalk.com/reviews/Read_Review.asp?sku=1636

[harbey]

The VCD here has been out in Japan for a while. So it is legit. This movie isn't brand new just because it just came out here. Same thing with Snatch in england. It came out 6 months before it did in the states.

[coleslaw]

I just got mine today! Makes me happy! :D

[Aristo]

Hey PZYCHO,

I also got my monkey from The Block. Small world huh?

[m0j0]

i, too, succumbed to the pressure. all my base are belong to them

[PZYCHO]

Hey, that is cool dodo. What kind of lexus do you drive? Do you own those two sites in your sig?

[TofuNinja]

Just to let you know most of the Chinese films that make it in the US have been released in Asia... like for those of you who actually thought Rumble in the Bronze was new when it hit the US market... sorry. Twin Dragons... I had that on tape long before it was on US Screens. So it is possible that Hidden Dragon was released in Asia way before it was released here. Just a side note ok

[grimani]

it WAS released long before it came out here...i saw it during the beginning of summer in Taipei

[sputnik]

OK, I'll give it a shot. It was easily the best movie I saw this year. Alright, alright, so I only saw one film so far this year.

[mcs328]

Woohoo...first post now that I'm registered.

I've ordered from getvcds.com like 4 times. They have very fast delivery considering the invoice says it was delivered from Malaysia. Most of the VCDs look legit. I've gotten some where they are obviously pirated and roll my eyes and chalk it up to experience.

None of the VCDs look like they came from some guy holding a camcorder but I've had a few where the subtitles are hacked off on both sides.

The CTHD VCD isn't too bad. Clear enough.

[m0j0]

i haven't been to the movies at all this year :(

[jjje007]

Just a clarification on MCS328's post...

CTHD is not a VCD, it is a DVD. It does have AC-3 (Dolby Digital) surround sound. Excellent quality and sound. Very, very good english dub over, or you can watch it with english subtitles.

2 thumbs up.

se7en

[JackHammer]

Originally posted by Burzhui
The question is not wheather it is a bootleg copy, the question is why would you want to waste your money on a piece of crap that was hidden tiger crouching dragon

Yo mama is a piece of crap. Learn how to spell you illiterate.

[mcs328]

I actually do have a VCD of CTHD. Not from getvcds.com though. I doubt it's from the American release because it's not letterbox/widescreen and the subtitles actually all fit because they use two lines to fit in the dialogue.

I saw the movie and the subtitles go all across the bottom. I had a bad seat...3rd row from the front. My goodness my neck hurt.

I have an Apex 703 player BTW. =)

[m0j0]

Originally posted by JackHammer

Originally posted by Burzhui
The question is not wheather it is a bootleg copy, the question is why would you want to waste your money on a piece of crap that was hidden tiger crouching dragon

Yo mama is a piece of crap. Learn how to spell you illiterate.

i agree that he was out of line. however, when making a jab at a person's literacy, you should make sure you are not doing so with a run-on sentence.

[newguy]

Thanks for all who've contributed to this thread. I've learned a bit more about the legitimacy and authenticity of the site as well as the dvd. Please do try to keep all post at or near a civil level.

Thanks and good luck to all who've hit that buy button. We will settle this once and for all when all our dvds arrive.

[m0j0]

did anyone get theirs yet? did apex get his from here?

[Joshua]

YEAH! ...and um... umm.. Who said Jacky Chan sucks!... um.. :)

[Aristo]

Originally posted by PZYCHO
Hey, that is cool dodo. What kind of lexus do you drive? Do you own those two sites in your sig?

(1) 01' GS430. ;)
(2) Nah, I don't own those but I am the moderator. :)

[VNamee]

Originally posted by m0j0

i agree that he was out of line. however, when making a jab at a person's literacy, you should make sure you are not doing so with a run-on sentence. [/B]

Excluding any ebonics, it looked like complete senetences to me. He did use a period to separate the two sentences ;)

[m0j0]

Originally posted by VNamee
Excluding any ebonics, it looked like complete senetences to me. He did use a period to separate the two sentences ;)

it was 2 sentences. however, he should have added a comma between "spell" and "you." ;)

[newguy]

another thing worth noting is that the 8.99 shipping is a flat rate. They'll send you up to 40 titles @ that rate. So pool in and save even more money. http://www.getvcds.com/shippingpolicy.shtml

[m0j0]

2-6 days?? omg! that means 8 days to me

[PZYCHO]

I just got a confirmation that mine shipped fedex air, but the tracking number didnt seem to work. I will try again later.

[m0j0]

where did you get a tracking number and confirmation?

[PZYCHO]

They just sent me an email.

[mcs328]

Everytime I order from them the tracking number has never worked. I get my stuff with in 3 days so I'm happy. They also have a deal where you order 3 titles and get a 4th title free.

I can never find enough movies to order or willing to spend enough money to take advantage of that flat shipping rate.

Has anyone ordered of their Karaoke VCDs or DVDs?

[m0j0]

i only got an order # from ccnow, but not from the vcd company

[bruinbball]

I just got my tracking # today too.

[Heihachi]

Yo tambien

[PZYCHO]

Is there any way to get a sony region 1 player to play a region 2 dvd? I really wanna get snatch on DVD.

[BruinHI]

I just got my e-mail confirmation too with a Fed Ex tracking number that worked. Can't wait to get it!!!

[m0j0]

i didn't get one. hmm...i ordered yesterday, too. i am jealous

[sputnik]

Need I remind anyone that this is WOEFULLY off topic for the deals section? Huh? Huh? But gee, I hope I get mine soon...

[m0j0]

deals aren't limited to just saving money. i think that it is still a deal to be able to get something that you really want, especially if you are the first kid on your block with one. and maybe this thing does save us money, as we get to watch it endless times and not have to pay theater prices.

btw, i was looking past the pretentious woman in the red dress...to get to the princess :amidala: ;)

[sputnik]

No, deals is deals.

[pdt1702]

Actually, it is a deal because it's on sale for $15.99. (Though the shipping charge bumps it up to $25).

[m0j0]

i still haven't gotten my shipping notice. i wonder if they forgot me? :(

[sputnik]

Got my shipping notice. Of course, the FedEx website says that they missed the shipping cutoff time for today... Damn Easter Islanders.

[m0j0]

not only did i not get a shipping notice, but i emailed them to follow up and never rec'd a reply! :(

[Butch]

Originally posted by sputnik
No, deals is deals.

Actually, I'd definitely call this a deal. It saves you time . . . often more valuable than money. You don't have to wait until the CTHD DVD is released in the US to get it.

[newguy]

Woohoo! Mine just arrived @ my house in San Diego this morning. Too bad, I'm @ work. Will definitely give a review later tonight.

[m0j0]

ok, i got the fedex tracking #! woohoo! by the results as posted here, i should have it like next week. very nice ;)

[bruinbball]

Just got mine this morning! Works great.

[PZYCHO]

Same here! This is an awesome dvd. Commentary works, in english! Trailer doesnt work, but I am still glad about the commentary. There is a lot of language tracks. It is funny to turn on the english subtitles and then also the english language track, and see how different the wording is.

[Heihachi]

About that trailer not working. Mine doesn't work either. Did anyone else have that problem? I also found a skip in the movie after the last fighting scene with the girls. After Jen flys away and you're supposed to see the scene where they fly over that lake.... before she goes into the trees. Mine just skips over that part of the lake. Anyone else get that problem?

[realdave]

Just got my dvd in, its awesome! Thanks for the find!

[M_A_C]

My friends have never been so jealous.

[m0j0]

well, i finally got the tracking # to work! it finally shipped today...er......tomorrow. it shipped tomorrow just a little bit ago....so i guess i will get it next week. i can't wait!

[newguy]

My final post on this thread. Movie worked excellently. Beautiful, clear pictures, good audio and a buttload of extra features. Like everyone else, the trailer did not work. I watched it using ATI DVD player in Windows 98 in case some of you are wondering.

[PZYCHO]

I watched it on both of Sony's 5 disc dvd changers and a panasonic L50 palm theater. No skipping at the end. Perfect throughout.

[J-Dogg]

Can anyone verify what Heihachi was saying about the last fighting scene when the girls fly over the lake? I remember that in the movie, but has anyone seen it in the DVD version?

[JackHammer]

Originally posted by m0j0

Originally posted by VNamee
Excluding any ebonics, it looked like complete senetences to me. He did use a period to separate the two sentences ;)

it was 2 sentences. however, he should have added a comma between "spell" and "you." ;)

Duely noted. Next time I will use the comma.

[Heihachi]

I'm guessing it's my dvd player. The last time i saw over it... it didn't skip over the frame, it just made the pixels large. So it COULD be the dvd, but my dvd player isn't helping much.

[m0j0]

ok folks, it looks like it will be here tomorrow! i tracked it, and it is in town! so, now i just hope that the apt manager is in her office when they come....i am so stoked!

[DevilsAdvct33]

Originally posted by Jackhammer

"Duely noted. Next time I will use the comma."

I wouldn't bring it up, but since you're such a stickler for proper grammar, you might like to know you mispelled "duly". Also, there should be a comma after "Next".

[jjje007]

Actually, the comma should go after "time".

se7en

[Heihachi]

I'm confuse-ED

[m0j0]

ahhhh...you gotta love the genii at fed ex. ya see, this guy delivers to my complex all the time. he knows that the office is open at 10am. well, he decides that today he will deliver at 9:41am. of course, i am not there. so he goes by the office, and of course, they are not open. so now my package is marked to be delivered tomorrow.

i wanted to watch this with the princess :amidala: tonight, cuz we will be leaving for hawaii this weekend! so that means that i won't be able to watch it till we get back. that is, unless i pick it up :disa:

[m0j0]

so, anyways....i picked it up. big surprise there! hehe :heh:

well, it works! it looks great! best of all, i get to watch a movie that is still in the theaters! the disk guide was not readily available, but i poked around on my rca dvd playa and found it under "audio." so, you may wanna poke around your remote, cuz it's prolly there if you aint found it

i am so stokers!

[vinnyracer]

FYI, I was going to volume buy it from these guy and get it for about $12 shipped if I order 72 copies, but since most of you guys order it, I decide not to.

I was going to sell it $20 shipped.

It seem most US seller on ebay are selling it for $30+.

[J-Dogg]

Dang, I would've gotten one from you, vinnyracer. That would have been a smart thing to do when this thread was new before all of us raced out and got it.

[m0j0]

Originally posted by vinnyracer
FYI, I was going to volume buy it from these guy and get it for about $12 shipped if I order 72 copies, but since most of you guys order it, I decide not to.

I was going to sell it $20 shipped.

It seem most US seller on ebay are selling it for $30+.



ok, um, i was gonna order like 100 and give them away free, but i decided not to :heh:

[Edited by m0j0 on 03-06-2001 at 12:37 AM]

[clux]

can you believe this...this is region 3 release, but it is actually region free. Then, why the hell did they put a region 3 restriction on Godzilla 2000, WTF? This is what I called a hell of a deal for $25-DVD-quality-not-yet-release-in-where-I-live DVD. Hell, after receiving a copy, I watch four more times (I also have the official VCD)in English, Mandarin w/ English Sub, Cantonese w/ Thai sub, and Thai. One thing I don't get is they never actually made a dub in Malay. All I have to say that this is a hell of a deal because the same DVD was first sold on yesasia for about $35, and the restriction that held many people back was region 3 restriction. My question is did anyone bought from yesasia and does your copy only play with region 3 player. If the other version of this release exist, then I guess the version sold at getvcds is a hack-pirated copy. The quality of the cover is highly questionable...

[bruinbball]

Originally posted by vinnyracer
FYI, I was going to volume buy it from these guy and get it for about $12 shipped if I order 72 copies, but since most of you guys order it, I decide not to.

I was going to sell it $20 shipped.

It seem most US seller on ebay are selling it for $30+.



That would have save me some $. Oh well..its still a good deal though. You should have mentioned something sooner.

[freakontr]

Someone posts earlier that the DVD for "Snatch" is already out in England. Any idea on where I can order one?

[PZYCHO]

Off ebay, but they are region 2 encoded.

[bruinbball]

Anyone hear of any early releases of Traffic on DVD? Just hoping but I really doubt it.

[psycho-]

Okay, quick thing here....

Why are you guys so cheap and just not buy the Region 3 DVD? If you guys know anything about SPE Asia, the only official releases are regionized. For those who travel to HK, MY, TH, and TW, you guys know that they're all pirated copies, and they cost 1 buck in china, 5 bucks in HK, 2-3 dollars in MY/TH. (approx. price last time I've been to those places, which was in december)

Also..If you guys are paying so much already, why not just get the original?

But then again, so many people these days just copy their dreamcast games, copy their PSX/PS2 games, DiVX movies, copy anime, etc....

[M_A_C]

Originally posted by psycho-
Okay, quick thing here....

Why are you guys so cheap and just not buy the Region 3 DVD? If you guys know anything about SPE Asia, the only official releases are regionized. For those who travel to HK, MY, TH, and TW, you guys know that they're all pirated copies, and they cost 1 buck in china, 5 bucks in HK, 2-3 dollars in MY/TH. (approx. price last time I've been to those places, which was in december)

Also..If you guys are paying so much already, why not just get the original?

But then again, so many people these days just copy their dreamcast games, copy their PSX/PS2 games, DiVX movies, copy anime, etc....



I don't get what you're talking about. Are you suggesting that instead of bying this DVD, we should wait 5 months (or however long) and buy the USA offical version?

[clux]

psycho- it's pointless. I figure most of the people who are into deal probably have a region free or selectable player (I do). my question was that if this one that sold @ getvcds actually hacked to be regionfree. Nothing significant, just curious.

[sputnik]

I got it yesterday and FWIW, it plays with great difficulty on my KLH221. I have to continually hit the > before it will play. Once it starts however, it's BEAUTIFUL. And no, this is the ONLY DVD I've had this peoblem with.
I've emailed Ping. We'll see what happens.
Oh by the way, on the manifest, the declared value was $3.50 US. Bootleg? Ummmm, maybe.

[m0j0]

Originally posted by bruinbball
That would have save me some $. Oh well..its still a good deal though. You should have mentioned something sooner.

it does no good to mention it now. what am i, nostradamus? "um, i better wait and see if someone is gonna buy bulk to save me some $......" meanwhile, i miss out on this great deal

[J-Dogg]

I have don't have a region selectable DVD player. Will this movie still play, even though I might have to hit play a couple of times?

[m0j0]

i just have a cheapie rca player and it works for me. it came up garbage at first (no, still not the band), but i hit stop, then play, and it worked

[J-Dogg]

Cool, I can't wait until the original version comes out. I think they would make a lot more money if they had the DVD ready at the time of the movie release, no matter how difficult a process it may be.

[m0j0]

what you say!?!

mine looks like the "original" version

[J-Dogg]

Ooops, my bad - I meant to say "The original US version release", not the oversea, kinda works if I hit play a lot, version :)

[m0j0]

just so you know, jdogg, you only gotta hit play twice at most

[J-Dogg]

Thanks m0j0. I didn't think it would be that much of a problem. And anyway, it's still awesome to have the movie when it's still in theaters!

[Speedfreak]

I have the DVD of this movie, except it is not on a DVD and the quality isn't as good as a DVD, but pretty close. :naughty:

[Heihachi]

Still a great deal on my opinion. I have the Samsung player that came free when you signed up for Ikena, and I don't have to hit play to start it. Although I still have problems with the trailer and the scene over the lake. Off topic: Does anyone know if I have to buy a dvd player with dual lasers to read cdr music?

[J-Dogg]

Well I finally ordered my copy! I held out for a decent amount of time, but the peer pressure was just too much.

[tachi]

Originally posted by clux
*snip*..
My question is did anyone bought from yesasia and does your copy only play with region 3 player. If the other version of this release exist, then I guess the version sold at getvcds is a hack-pirated copy. The quality of the cover is highly questionable...

yes, my roommate bought the region 3 version from yesasia. and yes, it only plays on a player that can play region 3 dvds. however, every single feature (including the trailer) work as they are suppose to. it is the real legit copy from sony, complete w/ high qualty box cover and insert. so the answer is yes.. the getvcds region free one is a hacked/pirated copy, but i think that was already established at the begining.. as no legit dvds would be region free. the point of having regions on the disc is to prevent the exporting of dvds from its native release region into a region where the movie is still in the theaters..

[Edited by tachi on 03-08-2001 at 03:41 PM]

[sputnik]

So, Ping at getvcds.com hasn't answered my 2 emails about the fact that I can't play my DVD. Hmmmmm.

[M_A_C]

My buddy got a copy from getvcds about a month ago, and I got mine about a week ago, and they are completely different. His doesn't work on a PS2, and looks alot like a fake, where mine works great on everything, has the little region 3 deal on it, and looks better quality.

My point? I forget.

[Y2J]

Originally posted by bruinbball
Anyone hear of any early releases of Traffic on DVD? Just hoping but I really doubt it.

Yeah, its out, just dont know where to find it. I might have some sort of ripped dvd or something. err...maybe not. Just go looking for it

[m0j0]

ever since scour closed, i wouldn't know where to start

[Y2J]

Originally posted by m0j0
ever since scour closed, i wouldn't know where to start

Its all a cycle. Just go back to the old ways: IRC

[m0j0]

i guess there's wrapster, too

[freakontr]

Just received the DVD. I have to say, with all the hype, I'm a disappointed, not with the quality of the DVD (it's great), but the movie itself. If anyone has seen those old, lenghty Chinese epic romance/martial art, CTHD fails in comparation.

[M_A_C]

Originally posted by freakontr
Just received the DVD. I have to say, with all the hype, I'm a disappointed, not with the quality of the DVD (it's great), but the movie itself. If anyone has seen those old, lenghty Chinese epic romance/martial art, CTHD fails in comparation.

All I have to say is PIFFT!!!

[Heihachi]

I disagree, it was such a relief from watching people attacking with their hair in Bride With White Hair. That USED to be my favorite chinese/kunfu/romance flick, till CTHD came out.

[m0j0]

the princess :amidala: and i liked it

and i just plain dig having a movie still in theaters

[J-Dogg]

It's been three days since I placed the order and they still haven't sent me the "we have shipped your order" e-mail.

[m0j0]

what you say?!?

patience grasshopper. same thing happen with me. somebody set me up the bomb. then it came when i not expect

[J-Dogg]

Just got the e-mail, hehe. I just want to watch CTHD in the comfort of my own home, is that too much to ask?

[NSX]

I got my DVD without a notification of anything (no order confirmation, no shipping notice, nothing!). It just arrived at my house. Don't worry.

[J-Dogg]

Finally got it!!! The only thing that doesn't work was the trailer, but who needs that when you have the movie. The English dubbing is excellent, and I found myself having to watch the whole thing right when I put it in my player. Totally worth it!

[kil45]

i just got mine the other day, i didnt even need to do the stop and press play again thingie to get it to work. definitely worth it.

[Burzhui]

Guys help me out here, i saw the movie i thought it was horrible, is there something i missed? what was so good about it?

[J-Dogg]

Without getting to in depth, it was a phenominal martial arts movie because of the combination of action and the intricate sub-plots. You just had to let yourself go and appreciate what ang lee was creating for the viewer. Not everyone has to like the movie, but judging from the 11 or so nominations it got, most people do.

[tachi]

hears a tip when watching the dvd for all the mandarin speaking/understanding ppl who thought the movie was horrible.. turn on the english subtitles.. and then watch the movie again.. you'll be surprised how good the movie really is... the trick is to treat it as an american movie.. which it really is.. and kind of just pretend you dont understand the dialogs.. the movie will makes much more sense..

i think one of the reason why most ppl did not like this in asia was simply cus how horrible the original dialogs were.. you can totaly tell it was originally an english script that was then translated into chinese.. very inconsistant.. for the main characters.. first theres the thick mandarin accent.. and they all speak very modern day mandarin that feels out of place.. especially jen.. who totally talks like she just time traveled from the mordern days or something.. and then you have all the supporting characters speaking the older formal chinese that usually appears in these kinda movies.. it actually kinda funny to watch them talking to eachother like that.. i cant belive they let this thing actually go in the theaters in asia w/ a script like that... and its no surprise that all the asian critics totally bashed the movie down... this movie really didnt too well in asia despite all the awards...

now the english subtitles.. they are totally something else.. written very intellegently.. and present the movie a lot better.. clearly the intended audiance here is the american/english speaking ppl here... the first time i saw it.. was a asian cam capped vcd.. combined w/ the bad quality.. i really thot the movie sucked and made no sense what so ever.. i was baffled just like most my chinese speaking friends.. why so many ppl liked this movie.. and then.. i got to see the movie again.. on dvd.. w/ english subtitles.. now i finally understand... its amazing how the exact same pictures you see can totally be come so much more enjoyable when the appropriate script is acompanied.. the point here is.. if you can exprience the same thing that the target audience expriences.. then i think the movie becomes much more enjoyable...

[Edited by tachi on 03-16-2001 at 02:16 PM]

[Aristo]

Originally posted by Burzhui
Guys help me out here, i saw the movie i thought it was horrible, is there something i missed? what was so good about it?

I saw the movie because of Zhang Ziyi. ;)