Watchmen (Blu-ray SteelBook) (Play Exclusive) [UK]

[carllenc]

Release Date: October 15, 2012
Price: £10.99
Buy Link: Watchmen
Note: Contains the DIRECTOR'S CUT of the movie.

 

[huggy2k4]

Here's my pictures, there not has good has meagbee's i know but i do like to contribute also.

 

[Numanoid]

Just ordered a copy of this off of Ebay for £15.69, that i think is a very reasonable price for this steelbook, would be nice to pick up the FutureShop one as well now

 

[karl01]

Just ordered a copy of this off of Ebay for £15.69, that i think is a very reasonable price for this steelbook, would be nice to pick up the FutureShop one as well now

That is a good price you wont get the fs shop for that price tho

 

[Numanoid]

My Copy arrived today in mint condition. Very Happy

 

[nickforall1987]

i didnt yet open another version of this steel, but i must say play.com did fantastic with this one..the printing is amazing and very nice art all over

Spoiler

 

[SaberTooth]

^^ poos all over the new USA edition from a great height. just a shame it only has 1-dsic

 

[therichman]

I have this version Play.com as well as the new U.S. version and I think the Play version tops the U.S. by a ton! I love the artwork design and colors they used.. I have it on top of my steel shelf even though I'm not a fan of the movie itself. lol

 

[karl01]

I believe the UK disc also as better PQ and SQ than the USA disc

 

[ricster]

I believe the UK disc also as better PQ and SQ than the USA disc

I'd personally agree with that.

 

[Swervin]

This is the steel I'm looking to get. Got a couple eyes on eBay bids. I like the heroes over the smiley face button. The color scheme too.

 

[CaptainCoffee]

It's very underrated steelbook IMO. One of my favourites!

 

[karl01]

It's very underrated steelbook IMO. One of my favourites!

It is nice i am surprised its not worth more.

 

[jimmyv]

No doubt, it has always been one of my favorites as far as colors and coolness factor...

However... 3 things about it bother me.

1. Why is Dr Manhattan's head chopped off on the inside artwork. The US and Futureshop version have the same artwork, but a better cropping of it.

2. A small quibble, but nonetheless, the artwork throughout is very repetitive. All the character poses are identical images (front and inside) just repositioned. Also, the inside background is the same as the back background.

3. It's missing the special features bonus disc with Zac Snyder's full movie walkthrough (Maximum Movie Mode). The USA steel for $12.99 USD included this.

Save for all that... it is still a strikingly attractive steelbook.

 

[Kashby]

It's very underrated steelbook IMO. One of my favourites!

This is one of my favourites also and £10.99! It seems a lifetime ago that steels were this cheap! Rip play.com

 

[vampy]

This is one of my favourites also and £10.99! It seems a lifetime ago that steels were this cheap! Rip play.com

yea it is a nice steel,underrated when released,i like canadian one also,but very happy with this version

 

[karl01]

No doubt, it has always been one of my favorites as far as colors and coolness factor...

However... 3 things about it bother me.

1. Why is Dr Manhattan's head chopped off on the inside artwork. The US and Futureshop version have the same artwork, but a better cropping of it.

2. A small quibble, but nonetheless, the artwork throughout is very repetitive. All the character poses are identical images (front and inside) just repositioned. Also, the inside background is the same as the back background.

3. It's missing the special features bonus disc with Zac Snyder's full movie walkthrough (Maximum Movie Mode). The USA steel for $12.99 USD included this.

Save for all that... it is still a strikingly attractive steelbook.

You raised some good points for the USA disc as a poor transfer and poor sound so its not worth even that cheap price imo

 

[jimmyv]

You raised some good points for the USA disc as a poor transfer and poor sound so its not worth even that cheap price imo

what's the story with the usa disc? i didn't know it was different PQ and SQ.

 

[karl01]

Watchmen
US/DE/CA- VC-1 18484 kbps, DTS-HD MA 5.1, Director's Cut, Extras (some are exclusive)
UK - AVC 27236 kbps, Dolby TrueHD 5.1 48/24, Director's Cut, Paramount, (Region free) (no maximum movie mode) Superior transfer.
JP/FR/UK/AU - TrueHD 5.1, Theatrical Cut, Extras, Superior transfer to US disc

I got this info from bluray.com they got a brilliant thread called
List of International BDs with Better PQ, AQ, and/or More Extras

 

[townterrier]

Purchased on day one, never got around to watching it yet......:movie:

 

[jimmyv]

Watchmen
US/DE/CA- VC-1 18484 kbps, DTS-HD MA 5.1, Director's Cut, Extras (some are exclusive)
UK - AVC 27236 kbps, Dolby TrueHD 5.1 48/24, Director's Cut, Paramount, (Region free) (no maximum movie mode) Superior transfer.
JP/FR/UK/AU - TrueHD 5.1, Theatrical Cut, Extras, Superior transfer to US disc

I got this info from bluray.com they got a brilliant thread called
List of International BDs with Better PQ, AQ, and/or More Extras

I wonder if the reviewer on bluray.com viewed the US disc or the UK disc.

It got a glowing review for both picture and sound. I assumed it was the US disc but now I'm not sure.