Arrow Video - Battle Royale - The Archive Conversation

[bizarre_eye@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by The Reaper Man

Looking forward to watching this again.Especially on HD!

The original's a classic.I don't think I've ever managed to sit right through the sequel!

I was unfortunate enough to see the sequel at the cinema...

[The Reaper Man@Cult Labs]

Unlucky you mate.
The original grips from start to finish.I always fell asleep watching the sequel.

[Playzocker]

The sequel wasn't terrible (I've seen FAR worse) but it doesn't deserve being mentioned in the same universe as the first one, which was a real awesome piece of storytelling and character development.

[Nosferatu@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by The Reaper Man

The original's a classic.I don't think I've ever managed to sit right through the sequel!

Same here. It's one of those DVDs that I've had for years but have never got around to watching. The first one is a masterpiece though.

[HongKongDave]

Anyone know if the blu ray of "Battle Royale" will be region coded? I have two other Arrow blu rays (Dawn & Day) and they aren't so..........

Thanks

[Almar@Cult Labs]

I'm waiting on confirmation of the region coding...

[HongKongDave]

Thanks Almar

[Nosferatu@Cult Labs]

I imagine they'll be a great deal of orders from overseas for this one, possibly moreso than any other title.

[HongKongDave]

I know of a few for sure

[zombeaner]

Originally Posted by Nosferatu

I imagine they'll be a great deal of orders from overseas for this one, possibly moreso than any other title.

That might be part of the problem. If they (Toho) think a region free UK release will sap later sales from a region A japanese release, they might be less apt to allow it. I really hope that isn't the case because I'd WAY rather own an Arrow release than a super expensive Toho release.