Which Kill Bill DVD for you? - DVDfile.com forum for DVD, Blu-Ray, and HD-DVD

MJZ · 02-27-2004, 02:15 PM

Since I'm pondering over this question myself, I thought I'd put together a poll to see which version(s) you would go for.

Note: I posted Which Kill Bill(s) will you buy? by accident.

I'm swinging toward the Japanese uncut version of Volume 1 as I don't mind buying Volumes 1 and 2 seperately (it would be nice to know what they are planning for a possible combined version DVD release though).

My personal preference would be an NTSC release that has the US/UK theatrical cut with the option to seamlessly branch the 'uncut' footage.

GaLvAtRoN187 · 02-27-2004, 02:18 PM

well you should fix it cause there is no poll

MJZ · 02-27-2004, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by GaLvAtRoN187

well you should fix it cause there is no poll

There is now.

I've tried make it as generic as possible to keep it concise and to cover most scenarios.

GaLvAtRoN187 · 02-27-2004, 02:30 PM

ill probally get the US theatrical and US Uncut editions!

Marq · 02-27-2004, 02:45 PM

I voted "Wait for a box set containing both Volumes"

I'd like to try and go that route to save a bit of cash, but I'm not sure I can be that patient. I might end up like Frank Gunn and just buy any version released in Region 1.

larphillips · 02-27-2004, 03:40 PM

I'll get the original theatrical versions seperately, to recreate what I saw at the movies. Then, when they combine the SE's into either a box set, or cut the thing back into one long movie, I will get that as well.

bjh_18 · 02-27-2004, 04:21 PM

I'll be picking up the individual Region 1 releases, as well as the Region 1 set whenever it comes out. I'm also planning on picking up the uncut Japanese version (if I have the money, I'll try to get the premium set, but chances are I'll just have to settle for the regular release).

I can't wait to get this movie in my collection

Dassy · 02-27-2004, 05:07 PM

Jap Uncut

For now!

Regular

MrE26 · 02-27-2004, 09:52 PM

I've got the R1 disc & the standard Japanese disc on order & depending on exactly what the boxset contains i'll probably pick that up as well.

C Roberts · 02-27-2004, 09:58 PM

Whichever one I can rent.

tomdkat · 02-27-2004, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by C Roberts

Whichever one I can rent.

Normally I would rent this first, but I'm going to buy whatever first release/SE comes out "biind".

Peace...

Blackbelt Jones · 02-27-2004, 10:25 PM

Damn... I had no idea there was going to be so many versions (but you think I'd learn by now).

Sorry to be redundant (especially if this has been answered already in another thread that I haven't located), but am I to assume that the US SE release will NOT have extra footage integrated into the film, and that you'd have to pick up the Japanese Version to get it?

Why must they make things so complicated for the DVD nerd?

tomdkat · 02-27-2004, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackbelt Jones

Why must they make things so complicated for the DVD nerd?

I don't think this adds much "complication" at all. I see the DVD "nerd" as being an astute consumer who is very aware of what they are buying and are confident they are spending their money wisely.

Peace...

Blackbelt Jones · 02-27-2004, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by tomdkat

I don't think this adds much "complication" at all. I see the DVD "nerd" as being an astute consumer who is very aware of what they are buying and are confident they are spending their money wisely.

Peace...

Well now... that is a positive spin.

I just wish I didn't have to be so "astute" all the time... for once I'd like to walk into MEGA-ELECTRONICS CHAIN 9000 and pick up my favorite movies without having to research if it is "the right one" each and every time...

But I also want a troop of organ-grinder monkeys (clad in wee kung-fu outfits) following me while signing my theme song... Bread's "I wanna Make it with you"... every time I set foot outside, and I don't think that's gonna happen either.

So, in light of that, I shall continue to pick the collective brain that is the 'File forum for advice.

MJZ · 02-28-2004, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MrE26

I've got the R1 disc & the standard Japanese disc on order & depending on exactly what the boxset contains i'll probably pick that up as well.

Here are some details on the premium boxset:
Off-World Colonies thread
YesAsia.com premium set details

YesAsia have currently sold out (already). I was debating whether to get this premium version and yesterday it was available to pre-order, now it's not. D'oh!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackbelt Jones

Sorry to be redundant (especially if this has been answered already in another thread that I haven't located), but am I to assume that the US SE release will NOT have extra footage integrated into the film, and that you'd have to pick up the Japanese Version to get it?

As far as I know (so far) the only uncut footage is the 'House of Blue Leaves' scene presented in colour which is only available on the Japanese release (both regular and premium versions).

It's also speculated that the Japanese version of Volume 1 will be presented in DTS and will have better extras than the other regions.

Shoegaze99 · 02-28-2004, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackbelt Jones

I also want a troop of organ-grinder monkeys (clad in wee kung-fu outfits) following me while signing my theme song... Bread's "I wanna Make it with you"... every time I set foot outside, and I don't think that's gonna happen either.

Actually, I know this guy, right, and he has a troop of trained organ-grinder monkeys, right, and he totally owes me a favor.

When do you want them to start?

SephirothClone · 02-28-2004, 06:31 PM

Seeing that QT ownes my ass, and Kill Bill was the hot sword to brand it, I will buy...

- Normal Barebones (Vol.1)
- Normal Barebones (Vol.2)
- Special Edition box set (Vol.1 and Vol.2)
- Japanese Uncut Box Set (Vol.1 and Vol.2)

Dassy · 02-28-2004, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomdkat

I don't think this adds much "complication" at all. I see the DVD "nerd" as being an astute consumer who is very aware of what they are buying and are confident they are spending their money wisely.

Peace...

Well said that man.

PorkChopXpress · 02-29-2004, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by SephirothClone

Seeing that QT ownes my ass, and Kill Bill was the hot sword to brand it, I will buy...

- Normal Barebones (Vol.1)
- Normal Barebones (Vol.2)
- Special Edition box set (Vol.1 and Vol.2)
- Japanese Uncut Box Set (Vol.1 and Vol.2)

Yup, same here.

mtcarmel00 · 02-29-2004, 06:20 AM

Since I don't have much immediate interest in seeing Kill Bill, I'll just wait for a future box set if I decide to see the movie someday.

Drag Princess · 02-29-2004, 08:24 AM

Since I was able to get my dvd player to region free. I am going to pick up the Japanese release of KB & tell Miramax to kiss my ass with their censorship tactics

Since an uncut version is highly unlikely in the US unless it can get an R rating,since Miramax has that pathetic anti-NC-17/unrated policy. They won't even release seemless branched dvds with R & Unrated versions on it. Which would be the next best thing,if they refused to release Unrated only altogether!

Also not only will the Blue Leaves be in color,it will have even more gruesome violence than the R version & be a couple minutes longer,with more violence in other scenes as well. I am soo there,screw the MPAA!

Damitol · 03-02-2004, 09:58 PM

April 13th will mean a day and date handing over of +/- $17.99 for the R1 theatrical release. By September, when I suspect Vol. 2 will be avialable for home comsumption, we *should* have box set news if they are going to try and get it out for Chrismas.

If the box set is a lock for this year, I will pass on the Vol. 2 single (though I will rent it) and wait for the box. If there is no confirmation (or trusted rumor) of a Christmas 2004 box, then I will go ahead and buy the Vol. 2 theatrical.

No matter what, I will own the box set the day it's released and, like Lord of the Rings, I doubt I will ever look at the theatrical release(s) again, so they will get sold or gifted.

AlexB · 03-03-2004, 12:14 AM

I'm waiting for a boxed set...

**SilentBob** · 03-03-2004, 04:55 AM

Well for me i shall be buying all the Region 1 releases. So if that mean i have to buy the Bare Bones Kill Bill Vol. I & II DVD's. Then so be it. LOTR did the same thing and they too got my money so why change now i guess. It was on my Top 10 list of last year.

MJZ · 03-03-2004, 09:16 AM

For now I've just pre-ordered the Japanese regular version (premium set has sold out) and I'm not sure what I'll do regarding buying a 'cut' theatrical release. Either way I'm awaiting details on a box set.

Dassy · 03-03-2004, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MJZ

For now I've just pre-ordered the Japanese regular version (premium set has sold out) and I'm not sure what I'll do regarding buying a 'cut' theatrical release. Either way I'm awaiting details on a box set.

MJZ

There`s a few of the Box Sets Listed on ebay!

Ebay

I`m thinking about it.

Have pre-Ordered Reg Jap release

MJZ · 03-03-2004, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Dassy

MJZ

There`s a few of the Box Sets Listed on ebay!

Ebay

The starting bid is more than YesAsia's normal price. I knew this would be milked on eBay.

I only really like the sword and it's not like it comes with any extra discs or content like the LotR EE Gift Sets so the price put me off pre-ordering the premium set. In comparison it was twice as much than I've paid for my R1 LotR EE Gift Sets and your not getting much extra.

dave70 · 03-03-2004, 03:42 PM

Right now I have the R1 version as well as the Japaanese limited box set on order. If there is a different cut of Vol. 2 I'll probably do the same.

View Poll Results: Which version(s) of the Kill Bill DVDs will you buy?
Your domestic bare bones release	11	8.87%
Your domestic SE release	18	14.52%
Another region's bare bones release	1	0.81%
Another region's SE release	1	0.81%
The Japanese uncut release (either regular or premium version, please specify in a post)	13	10.48%
Wait for a box set containing both Volumes	63	50.81%
A combination of the above (please specify in a post)	17	13.71%
Voters: 124. You may not vote on this poll

02-27-2004, 02:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
MJZ Actor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: England	Which Kill Bill DVD(s) for you? Since I'm pondering over this question myself, I thought I'd put together a poll to see which version(s) you would go for. Note: I posted Which Kill Bill(s) will you buy? by accident. I'm swinging toward the Japanese uncut version of Volume 1 as I don't mind buying Volumes 1 and 2 seperately (it would be nice to know what they are planning for a possible combined version DVD release though). My personal preference would be an NTSC release that has the US/UK theatrical cut with the option to seamlessly branch the 'uncut' footage. Last edited by MJZ : 02-27-2004 at 02:54 PM.

02-27-2004, 02:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
GaLvAtRoN187 Actor Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Virginia Beach, VA	well you should fix it cause there is no poll __________________ DVD & Blu-Ray Collection

02-27-2004, 02:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
GaLvAtRoN187 Actor Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Virginia Beach, VA	ill probally get the US theatrical and US Uncut editions! __________________ DVD & Blu-Ray Collection

02-27-2004, 03:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
larphillips Actor Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Cleveland, OH	I'll get the original theatrical versions seperately, to recreate what I saw at the movies. Then, when they combine the SE's into either a box set, or cut the thing back into one long movie, I will get that as well. __________________ I'm going with Jerkstore! Jerkstore is the line! Jerkstore! Yes. - George Costanza "What a lovely day for an exorcism." Demon/Regan - THE EXORCIST

02-27-2004, 02:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
Marq Actor Join Date: May 2001 Location: Ottawa	I voted "Wait for a box set containing both Volumes" I'd like to try and go that route to save a bit of cash, but I'm not sure I can be that patient. I might end up like Frank Gunn and just buy any version released in Region 1.

02-27-2004, 04:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
bjh_18 Planned Thirty Drapes!! (IIRC) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: USA	I'll be picking up the individual Region 1 releases, as well as the Region 1 set whenever it comes out. I'm also planning on picking up the uncut Japanese version (if I have the money, I'll try to get the premium set, but chances are I'll just have to settle for the regular release). I can't wait to get this movie in my collection __________________ If you wake up in the morning, it’s because Jack Bauer spared your life.

02-27-2004, 05:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
Dassy Actor Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: UK	Jap Uncut For now! Regular __________________ DvD Buyer since 97!

02-27-2004, 09:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
MrE26 Actor Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Newcastle, England.	I've got the R1 disc & the standard Japanese disc on order & depending on exactly what the boxset contains i'll probably pick that up as well.

02-27-2004, 09:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
C Roberts Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Multiple Account Ban	Whichever one I can rent.

02-27-2004, 10:25 PM	#12 (permalink)
Blackbelt Jones edited for BOLD flavor Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Chicago, Il	Damn... I had no idea there was going to be so many versions (but you think I'd learn by now). Sorry to be redundant (especially if this has been answered already in another thread that I haven't located), but am I to assume that the US SE release will NOT have extra footage integrated into the film, and that you'd have to pick up the Japanese Version to get it? Why must they make things so complicated for the DVD nerd? __________________ "Mr. & Mrs. Jones Go to the Movies!" The Team Blackbelt DVD Collection (and yes the "Steel Magnolias: SE" belongs to my wife)

02-28-2004, 06:31 PM	#17 (permalink)
SephirothClone Secret President of the NLWC Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Guess and win $1	Seeing that QT ownes my ass, and Kill Bill was the hot sword to brand it, I will buy... - Normal Barebones (Vol.1) - Normal Barebones (Vol.2) - Special Edition box set (Vol.1 and Vol.2) - Japanese Uncut Box Set (Vol.1 and Vol.2) __________________ Want pictures of my iguana collection? Just give Ried a PM.

02-29-2004, 06:20 AM	#20 (permalink)
mtcarmel00 Wholesome. Actor. Get used to it. Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: San Diego, California	Since I don't have much immediate interest in seeing Kill Bill, I'll just wait for a future box set if I decide to see the movie someday. __________________ "That could have been your head David." *Clarksville Monkees All-Time Record: 27-27-1* My Photos My DVDs My Blog

02-29-2004, 08:24 AM	#21 (permalink)
Drag Princess Actor Join Date: Jan 2004	Since I was able to get my dvd player to region free. I am going to pick up the Japanese release of KB & tell Miramax to kiss my ass with their censorship tactics Since an uncut version is highly unlikely in the US unless it can get an R rating,since Miramax has that pathetic anti-NC-17/unrated policy. They won't even release seemless branched dvds with R & Unrated versions on it. Which would be the next best thing,if they refused to release Unrated only altogether! Also not only will the Blue Leaves be in color,it will have even more gruesome violence than the R version & be a couple minutes longer,with more violence in other scenes as well. I am soo there,screw the MPAA!

03-02-2004, 09:58 PM	#22 (permalink)
Damitol Actor Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Dallas, TX	Ultimately the Box, but some appetizers until then... April 13th will mean a day and date handing over of +/- $17.99 for the R1 theatrical release. By September, when I suspect Vol. 2 will be avialable for home comsumption, we should have box set news if they are going to try and get it out for Chrismas. If the box set is a lock for this year, I will pass on the Vol. 2 single (though I will rent it) and wait for the box. If there is no confirmation (or trusted rumor) of a Christmas 2004 box, then I will go ahead and buy the Vol. 2 theatrical. No matter what, I will own the box set the day it's released and, like Lord of the Rings, I doubt I will ever look at the theatrical release(s) again, so they will get sold or gifted. __________________ I am photoactivated, cursed with the Morning Person gene. This would be fine if I didn't live a Night Person lifestyle. So I find myself a Doesn't Sleep Much Person. – Laia Salla

03-03-2004, 12:14 AM	#23 (permalink)
AlexB Supporting Actor Join Date: Mar 2004	I'm waiting for a boxed set...

03-03-2004, 04:55 AM	#24 (permalink)
SilentBob Silent Director/Silent Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Burlington, Ontario	Well for me i shall be buying all the Region 1 releases. So if that mean i have to buy the Bare Bones Kill Bill Vol. I & II DVD's. Then so be it. LOTR did the same thing and they too got my money so why change now i guess. It was on my Top 10 list of last year. __________________ SilentBob's DVD's Supporting both HD-DVD and Blu-ray XBOX LIVE: luvthempocket8s PS3 ONLINE: pokerlover

03-03-2004, 09:16 AM	#25 (permalink)
MJZ Actor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: England	For now I've just pre-ordered the Japanese regular version (premium set has sold out) and I'm not sure what I'll do regarding buying a 'cut' theatrical release. Either way I'm awaiting details on a box set.

03-03-2004, 03:42 PM	#28 (permalink)
dave70 Actor Join Date: Oct 2001	Right now I have the R1 version as well as the Japaanese limited box set on order. If there is a different cut of Vol. 2 I'll probably do the same.