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Laz · Laz Joined: 09 Jan 2008 Posts: 1071

I just got this from Japan today Smile

Yaaaaa ... I'll watch it tonight and provide a review. Has anyone else seen the BlueRay version yet?

Laz

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Laz · Laz Joined: 09 Jan 2008 Posts: 1071

Sorry ... I fell asleep while watching last night Smile

I just got done watching it right now. I'll have to throw the normal DVD in to get a comparison. I didn't immediately notice a huge difference in quality. Things did appear sharper but not a significant order of magnitude better image.

The BluRay did not include English Sub or Dub ... Japanese Subs were available though Smile

The BluRay included trailers and the song, One More Time, One more Chance - with some different visuals than in the movie.

Every time I watch these movies I pick up something new Smile

I finally noticed, when Takaki is writing his letter ... right about the paper he is writing on, there is what looks like a note card with the word "confession" and a description (professing ones love). Also, on Akari's socks in the train station there is a heart with wings ... kinda cute.

Another moment I noticed was at their first kiss, how Akari's hands seem to go loose while Takaki's seem to clench.

Anyway ... I've got two new items for the Ranks .. I have to stay ahead of Menasha and Junpei Smile

Since I look for random things, it might be fun if I post the random elements in a thread to se if you all can guess where I got them.

Laz
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You're a woman, I'm a calf ... you're a window, I'm a knife ... we come together making chance into starlight ... - Jeff Buckley

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Laz · Laz Joined: 09 Jan 2008 Posts: 1071

Ok ... I take that back Smile

I just threw my DVD version in and watched a little and the BluRay is definitely sharper, and clearer. The DVD looks great, but the BluRay looks better.

Laz
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You're a woman, I'm a calf ... you're a window, I'm a knife ... we come together making chance into starlight ... - Jeff Buckley

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Junpei · Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2008 4:58 am Post subject:

Haha, that sounds fun. To look for random things we may have missed previously such as the heart with wings on Akari's socks like you mentioned. Smile

I'll see when I have time so I'll re-watch the films.

Junpei · Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 10:51 am Post subject:

I was able to watch it tonight and luckily there were a couple of new things I've managed picked up. It works better if you take off the subtitles and go through it in its original.

I noticed Takaki's number plate on his moped was 193 and Kanae's was 202.

When Takaki rides back to Kanae's home with her, Cubby runs out barking and she greets him while Takaki looks on with a desolated expression on his face. Perhaps thinking of Akari and his past affinity with her.

Right after that, Takaki leaves on his moped with Kanae waving him goodbye and Cubby wagging his tail. When she stops waving
Cubby stops wagging his tail as well, though only for a brief moment before resuming again.

There were other things as well but I thought against posting them. I mean, who wants to know such small details of unimportant discoveries like what someone is eating or wearing? Razz

It'll be nice to see any of you others also discover new things to share with us.

zitch · Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 3:57 pm Post subject:

Being that I just got a Blu-ray player for an early Christmas present, I'll have to look into picking the Blu-ray version of this movie up (as soon as I figure out and act on my career future, of course...).

I originally watched this movie via the R2 DVD anyways, without subtitles or English dub. I wouldn't mind watching the Hi-def version without english help... Smile

Laz · Laz Joined: 09 Jan 2008 Posts: 1071

Hey Junpei ....

YOu got the 193 and 202 ranks right ... thats where those came from.

Laz
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You're a woman, I'm a calf ... you're a window, I'm a knife ... we come together making chance into starlight ... - Jeff Buckley

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kzoue · Tracer Joined: 10 Aug 2008 Posts: 21 Location: China

I have watched it for many time, but I really didnt notice so many details. But every time I watch 5 cm/s, I can find new details; it is interesting.

Maltos · Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2008 11:59 pm Post subject:

I'm still alive; apologies for not posting as much as I should!

But, I've watched the Bluray rip many times [i've got the R2 dvd but I don't like watching it without understanding a lot, hahaha.], and the quality is awesome.

I actually just finished watching it again, after a couple of months without watching it. It was as powerful as it was when I first watched it. I maintain that this is my favourite and the beautiful film ever Very Happy

And I know what you mean about noticing things. Every time I watch it I seem to notice many new unimportant things.
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Laz · Laz Joined: 09 Jan 2008 Posts: 1071

Welcome back Maltos!!!!!!!

I just wish it had English Subs ... but I know what's going on anyway .. ha ha ha ...

Laz

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You're a woman, I'm a calf ... you're a window, I'm a knife ... we come together making chance into starlight ... - Jeff Buckley

ここにいるよ. - Voices of a Distant Star