Hard Target - Hong Kong DVD

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 06 Jan 2008, 21:40

Probably a stupid question... but is this really anamorphic?

http://global.yesasia.com/en/PrdDept.as ... 004097278/

dvdvision · Post by **dvdvision** » 07 Jan 2008, 10:55

Get the french DVD its uncut ! (ie longer than the cut american DVD)

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 07 Jan 2008, 11:03

Do you have a link to the French DVD then?

Knetan · Post by **Knetan** » 07 Jan 2008, 11:23

hey,

coming from ERA, it shouldn't be too far fetched that it's 16:9 but you never know if they directly sourced letterboxed UK (?) dvd.

dvdvision · Post by **dvdvision** » 07 Jan 2008, 13:47

French uncut DVD from year 2000
Upon checking, it was 4/3 not 16/9, actually I don't think an anamorphic version of the uncut Woo cut exists, this was the LD master.

http://www.amazon.fr/Chasse-lHomme-Jean ... 00004VY1E/

saltysam · Post by **saltysam** » 07 Jan 2008, 16:44

if that HK dvd was £5-£6 i'd take a chance like i did with Nighthawks.

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 07 Jan 2008, 19:30

9/10 when I take a chance on something it turns out out be a dud, so I think I'll pass until I hear the good word.

I have the Uncut UK disc, but the anamorphic enhancement is sorely missed.

romerojpg · Post by **romerojpg** » 07 Jan 2008, 19:39

I am waiting for the HD version myself

not worth bothering with it on dvd now, they had their chance to bring out a good version, its obviously never gonna happen now

saltysam · Post by **saltysam** » 07 Jan 2008, 19:43

romerojpg wrote:I am waiting for the HD version myself not worth bothering with it on dvd now, they had their chance to bring out a good version, its obviously never gonna happen now

If a HD version comes to the usa through Universal there's a good chance it'll be the cut version.

romerojpg · Post by **romerojpg** » 07 Jan 2008, 20:21

Sadly yes

so hope for another place, maybe not UK mind you, but by the time it does come along I am sure I will have Blu Rays by then (surley!)

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 08 Jan 2008, 00:01

How cut is this?

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 08 Jan 2008, 00:20

Close to 3 mins. The violence has been completely gone thru with scissors. The R-rated cut is a travesty.

romerojpg · Post by **romerojpg** » 08 Jan 2008, 20:09

Its a strange thing as I only had seen the cut UK version for years and years on VHS and TV and loved the film, then saw the UK uncut dvd and was in shock at how cut the film was. Staggering cuttting, like the cutter just had a fit and said out with everything please.

Just think one day the film may get justice it deserves

until then my UK dvd will have to do, it does not look that bad upscaled on my screen if I am honest, depending on your kit obviously that can change a lot.

saltysam · Post by **saltysam** » 08 Jan 2008, 20:47

what are yesasia like for answering emails? would they answer honestly?

romerojpg · Post by **romerojpg** » 08 Jan 2008, 20:50

I cannot say they know a thing, I asked them things in the past and they have got back to me sometimes, but hey I would not trust them ofr specs. If they say somethings anamorphic for instance, I would send back am email saying if its not I want my cash back and you pay postage etc..

have not emailed them for ages, I think theres some sort of online form on the site.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 08 Jan 2008, 22:29

Thanks Mark.

I doubt Yes Asia have a clue. I bet you'll need to buy it or wait for someone else to.

eon · Post by **eon** » 09 Jan 2008, 00:46

The original Australian release is the same as the Euro uncut release... though it's non-anamorphic. It has been re-released/changed distributor etc though, so who knows what the current version out here is!

Shingster · Post by **Shingster** » 09 Jan 2008, 00:56

They should have a clue nowadays, IIRC the guy who runs the English language dept is the webmaster of LoveHKFilm!

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 09 Jan 2008, 01:41

In the UK Hard Target was repackaged when Universal broke away from Col/Tri and released their films under their own umbrella. One would assume it's the exact same transfer. All it says on the box is widescreen (but Universal are a bit useless in this regard). If there was an uncut/anamorphic version out there I'm sure someone would've mentioned it by now. Mind you on the net you get loons claiming all sorts of bogus crap. But I trust you guys.

saltysam · Post by **saltysam** » 23 Jan 2008, 17:58

Well guys i deceided to be a guinea pig for everyone and ordered this two weeks back.just got this email

Dear john deakin,

Thank you very much for shopping with YesAsia.com.

Regarding your recent order 4925322, we regret to inform you that after an extensive search we have found that the following item(s) is/are not available at this time.

Catalog No. Title Quantity
1004097278 Hard Target (Hong Kong Version) 1

Our suppliers have informed us that the above item(s) is/are not likely to be replenished in the near future. As such, we are removing the unavailable item(s) from your order. We will notify you by email if the unavailable item(s) become available again.

You order total is now USD 0.00. If you paid by credit card, you will not be charged for the unavailable item(s). For other payment methods (e.g., PayPal, check payment), we will refund the order total difference to you as soon as possible.

For additional details, please refer to your Order Summary under My Account.

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 24 Jan 2008, 07:32

Guess that ends the debate.

Kudos for trying though mate...

saltysam · Post by **saltysam** » 25 Jan 2008, 18:52

If Mark or anyone sees this dvd available anywhere at a similar price post it here and i'll try again.sounds like it's oop though.