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(aka "Sonachine" )
With “Sonatine”, Kitano hit the international scene. Already
world famous, at least five times over in Japan, the rest of the world knew next
to nothing about him. Here came a film, so fresh and inventive, that some
already began talking about a possible new master. |
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Theatrical Release: June 5, 1993
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DVD Comparison:
Miramax - Region 1- NTSC vs. MIA - Region 2 - PAL vs. Chinese Bootleg - Region 3 - NTSC vs. Panorama - Region 3 - NTSC
Big thanks to Henrik Sylow for all the Screen Caps!
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Distribution |
Miramax Region 1- NTSC |
MIA Region 2 - PAL |
Chinese
Bootleg Region 3 - NTSC |
Panorama Region 3 - NTSC |
Runtime | 1:33:58 | 1:33:55 | 1:33:50 | 1:34:05 |
Video |
1.85 Aspect Ratio
16X9 enhanced |
1.82
Aspect Ratio |
1.78 Aspect Ratio
16X9 enhanced |
1.80
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Audio | 2.0 Dolby Digital Japanese, 2.0 Dolby Digital French (dub) | 2.0 Dolby Digital Japanese |
2.0 Dolby Digital Japanese |
2.0 Dolby Digital Japanese, 5.1 Dolby Digital Japanese |
Subtitles | English, Spanish, None | English, None | None | Chinese, English, None |
Features |
Release Information: Studio: Buena Vista Aspect Ratio:
Edition Details:
Chapters 18 |
Release Information: Studio: MIA Aspect Ratio:
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Chapters
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Release Information: Studio: Chinese Bootleg Aspect Ratio:
Edition Details:
DVD
Release Date: Chapters 10 |
Release Information: Studio: Panorama Aspect Ratio:
Edition Details:
DVD
Release Date: September 12, 2002 Chapters 12 |
Comments |
ADDITION- Miramax (November -04) - The
Miramax image is simply wonderful and versus all other releases, except
Bandai and the Chinese bootleg, a revelation. The colours are deep and
saturated. Versus the Chinese bootleg, the Miramax is noticable darker, but
much sharper. Then again, no wonder as this is a DVD9 vs. a DVD5. Until
further notice, this is the definitive edition of "Sonatine". Fast forward to the additional material. Quentin Tarantino introduced the film and talks about it afterwards. One doesn't have to be very knowledgable about Kitano to realise how shallow QT is here, displaying a very limited knowledge of both Kitano and Japanese cinema. For instance, he constantly talks about Kitano as a genius, but never explains why. Likewise he talks about how "Sonatine" began a whole new series of Yakuza films, but never says which. All in all, very embarrassing, but for those who never have heard about Kitano or "Sonatine", it will provide some basic introduction. A bit more interesting is a 10 minute conversation with Kitano. The questions are poorly chosen, again demonstrating lack of insight, and much of what Kitano says is old news to those who know him. But again, for those completely unaware of both director and film, it does provide basic introduction. As if QT doesn't promotes himself enough already, one of the questions is: "What does Kitano think of QT?" Considering the standard of interviews from Artificial Eye and Zilli (French DVD), the additional material for "Sonatine" is extraordinary poor. ***
The Chinese Bootleg is from the
Bandai DVD and, once more, is the best of the compared. The MIA DVD looks
basically as a direct transfer from the Panorama, only with different
subtitles, as both colour scheme and bottom / left cropping of 2,5% are the
same. |
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Distribution |
Miramax Region 1- NTSC |
MIA Region 2 - PAL |
Panorama Region 3 - NTSC |
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Extras: | Panorama |
Menu: | Panorama |
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