Face/Off Blu Ray (UK) v.s HD-DVD (US)

[plissken99]

I bought the UK BD Face/Off a while back, and I just Netflixed the US HD-DVD to compare. The BD uses AVC where the US verson uses VC-1. The PQ on the US version is notably better. While the BD does have decent PQ, the HD-DVD is sharper and has more accurate colors. The PCM audio found on the BD version is however MUCH better than the mere DTS 6.1 track on te HD-DVD, better soundfield, and deeper tighter bass.

The BD version also has a few cuts since they used the censored version for some reason. Ultimatly I think I'll get the HD-DVD eventually... oops hehe.

[ganthc]

Face/Off

Yeah, that was being discussed over here. I was surprised that Paramount would allow for Face/Off to be done on blu-ray.

[Sehnzeleid]

Originally Posted by ganthc

I was surprised that Paramount would allow for Face/Off to be done on blu-ray.

It was announced before the HD DVD exclusivity but canceled afterwards.

[MrE26]

Originally Posted by ganthc

Face/Off

Yeah, that was being discussed over here. I was surprised that Paramount would allow for Face/Off to be done on blu-ray.

It's a Buena Vista title in the UK, making it BD exclusive over here.

[Ruined]

Originally Posted by Sehnzeleid

It was announced before the HD DVD exclusivity but canceled afterwards.

Also, if you notice, the extras that the HD DVD version was initially missing (that were on the now cancelled BD version) were put onto a second disc for the final HD DVD release.