Azumi, int. version and DC - differences?

degeneration · Post by **degeneration** » 19 Dec 2004, 10:43

What's the diff between the international version and hte DC version of Azumi?

I gather it is about 20 mins or so in time, but what do those 20 mins take out of the film?

Asking cause I can get the int. version quite cheap and just want to know whether it is worth it or not!

BiscLimpkit · Post by **BiscLimpkit** » 19 Dec 2004, 15:42

Noooooooo get the DC/original cut at all costs.

The International version misses out some major scenes (IMO) + a few edits here and there to quicken up the pace.

Even action segments have been trimmed to the extent that they are confusing...

romerojpg · Post by **romerojpg** » 19 Dec 2004, 15:54

I want the longest versions of all films I just hate the fact I would be missing footage that could be important. Azumi is well worth seeing full and I coudnt possable see whatt he hell they could cut out to trim it down! muppets they are!

robbiez666 · Post by **robbiez666** » 22 Dec 2004, 14:00

is the Japanese version going to be the only one with the full cut in it?

tom2681 · Post by **tom2681** » 22 Dec 2004, 18:17

The French 3-Disc edition has the full cut in it.
No english subs, though.

So, unless you understand french or japanese...

[Edited on 22-12-2004 by Tom2681]

memetic · Post by **memetic** » 23 Dec 2004, 14:03

I think generally the longer version of a film is better, but not always. I've only seen the longer version of [i]My Sassy Girl[/i] but there's definitely some pacing problems in the middle with all the episodic padding that's going on. The shorter version [u]may[/u] fix this.

With [i]Azumi[/i], I've only seen the shorter version which seemed fine to me, but I think Kitamura's film are generally too long. I wish [i]Versus[/i] was a lot shorter.

SpiDER · Post by **SpiDER** » 30 Dec 2004, 20:10

Is the Korean version cut is it?

ReconFive · Post by **ReconFive** » 31 Dec 2004, 03:14

Yep, the Korean dvd is the cut international version.
I have yet to see this film, i'm embarrassed to say, but from what people have been saying i think i'll be picking up the more expensive Japanese version.

[Edited on 31/12/2004 by ReconFive]

SpiDER · Post by **SpiDER** » 31 Dec 2004, 06:41

Well then I just spent my money on the Korean version ... I know I'm probably missing out on something but I just can't stomach spending double the price on 14mins extra

ReconFive · Post by **ReconFive** » 31 Dec 2004, 07:35

I agree with you completely, but i'm stubborn so i just have to get the Directors cut

SpiDER · Post by **SpiDER** » 31 Dec 2004, 08:35

Awsome Av by the way ... H-O-T-I

blade · Post by **blade** » 01 Jan 2005, 11:29

Yep the DC is the way to go but isnt OOP?
For the record EE will be releasing this later on dvd but only the Int version, not happy.

BiscLimpkit · Post by **BiscLimpkit** » 02 Jan 2005, 16:42

DVDAsian are still selling the DC...

I hear there's a cheaper bare bones DC on Japanese Region 2. I'd like this as I have subbed extras on my UK R2.

ReconFive · Post by **ReconFive** » 03 Jan 2005, 00:13

Yes, at this point in time the cheapest way to get the DC seems to be the $45 Japanese "standard edition". (which is not OOP)

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