DVD Review "The Isle" Universe Laser CO. (1-disc Ed) - Region 3

(aka "Seom" )

directed by Ki-duk Kim
South Korea 2000

Theatrical Release: 11 September 2000 (Toronto Film Festival)

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DVD Review: Universe Laser CO. (1-disc Ed) - Region 3 - NTSC

Big thanks to Martin Norefors for the Review!

DVD Box Cover		CLICK to order from:
Distribution	Universe Laser CO. Region 3 - NTSC
Runtime	1:30:03
Video	1.75:1 Original Aspect Ratio Average Bitrate: 5.90 mb/s NTSC 704x480 29.97 f/s
	NOTE: The Vertical axis represents the bits transferred per second. The Horizontal is the time in minutes.
Bitrate:
Audio	Korean Dolby Digital 2.0
Subtitles	Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, English, None
Features	Release Information: Studio: Universe Laser CO. Aspect Ratio: Widescreen letterboxed - 1.75:1 Edition Details: • Trailers • Info about director and Lead actors DVD Release Date: 2001-08-16 Keep Case Chapters 9
Comments	This film is quite disturbing and violent. The first time I saw it I thought that was the only aspect. The second time I realize that there is more to The Isle than just pure sickness. Do not go by what you hear of this movie, see it and make your own opinion. The picture is quite blurry. Black is not pitch black. There are not many editions of this film out there as far as I know (correct me if I'm wrong). What I do know is that there is a Danish and a Swedish edition out there. - Martin Norefors