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MJZ · 08-31-2005, 03:12 PM

I haven't seen this film before and prefer NTSC DVDs, but was wondering if it's worth getting one of the DTS versions with the 1.85:1 aspect ratio or the Thai release which is in Dolby Digital and 2.35:1?

Deltamac (HK) release
This has more special features than the Korean EnterOne release, but I'm not sure if it's Open Matte.

Thai release
Apart from packaging and possibly menus, this sounds similar to the US NTSC release.

What is the difference between the aspect ratios, is some of the image lost with the 1.85:1 ratio?

Would it be better to lose the DTS and take the original aspect ratio?

This article suggests either ratio is good (about a third down the page):
http://www.michaeldvd.com.au/Article.../PALvsNTSC.asp

Please note that these do not feature in the comparison:
http://www.dvdcompare.net/comparisons/film.php?fid=7535

08-31-2005, 03:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
MJZ Actor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: England	Hostage: Which version? I haven't seen this film before and prefer NTSC DVDs, but was wondering if it's worth getting one of the DTS versions with the 1.85:1 aspect ratio or the Thai release which is in Dolby Digital and 2.35:1? Deltamac (HK) release This has more special features than the Korean EnterOne release, but I'm not sure if it's Open Matte. Thai release Apart from packaging and possibly menus, this sounds similar to the US NTSC release. What is the difference between the aspect ratios, is some of the image lost with the 1.85:1 ratio? Would it be better to lose the DTS and take the original aspect ratio? This article suggests either ratio is good (about a third down the page): http://www.michaeldvd.com.au/Article.../PALvsNTSC.asp Please note that these do not feature in the comparison: http://www.dvdcompare.net/comparisons/film.php?fid=7535