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In Reply to: Hero is coming to theaters in the US. posted by Jack G on August 07, 2004 at 11:02:11:
What you mean forbidden? I hope you don't mean imported R2's or Chinese disks... I've got the Chinese limited edition directors cut on order now (I don't see how they could stop that legally). If they're just trying to grub more money, then forget it, I haven't been to a theater in years and I'm not about to start going for anything.
Follow Ups:
Yeah, I'm excited about this movie, but though the release may be limited, I think I saw it advertised for Cinemark theaters in Plano, rather than the "art house" theaters (Angelika, Magnolia, Inwood).It will certainly be released in the U.S. market--months after the movie--as an R1, and it may be well done--remember that "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was even releaesed in a Superbit version.
I am fully aware that American cinema often butchers foreign movies, but is it also possible that it might be improved in some ways--i.e., the subtitles might better translated, etc?
And lastly, many of us only have region 1 players, though I know that region free players are available over the net. Since I use my player for home theater AND high-end audio (SACD, DVD-A), I think I prefer the U.S. univeral players (e.g., Denon, Marantz and others).
regards, townsend
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Please don't let Jet Li's Hollywood movies of late confuse you. "Hero" is neither a Jet Li's movie, nor a Kung Fu flick.While I can imagine some Westerners "not getting it," I highly doubt it since what's universal is universal.
Whats so good about it?
The plot, the charactors, the acting, the cinimatography, and especially the ending. The Kung Fu isn't the main attraction, though it is pretty good.
Jack
That was pretty good, I thought?
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Yes, imports too.
Who ever is showing the movie, owns the distribution rights for the US. That mean that no importer based in the US, is *suposed* to sell the DVDs here. Some still do, and you can still buy them from foreign companies. It happens all the time. Mirimax/Disney is famous for buying the rights to films abroad.
This is why I try to keep tabs on current movies coming out of Asia, because it can be difficult to buy. I had this problem with Shoalin Soccer. Now you can finnaly get the butchered US version, but not the original. Other movies? Hero, Infernal affairs, a few others. That's also why there are different versions of movies-different companies have the rights in different countries.
On the plus side, It will probably be available as R1 soon.
Director's cut? I have the DTS version. Wonderfull movie-it may be the best quality DVD I have out of HK.
enjoy,
Jack
We're Jet Li fans anyway, so we'll definitely catch it during it's thatrical run and probably buy the DVD too. :o)AuPh
Its also being promoted by Tarantino If I remeber correctly.
That means it probably hasn't been messed with.
Jack
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