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Region 4 Winners and Losers

Region 4 Winners and Losers

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Short Circuit (1986)R4

    This movie was released in Region 1 quite a while ago — I got my copy in 2000.

    At first glance, this comparison looks quite uneven, with the Region 1 including a stack of extras and a Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack — looks like a slam-dunk win to the Region 1 disc. But there are a couple of things to consider...

    The complete list of extras on the Region 1 disc is impressive:

  • audio commentary: director John Badham and both writers
  • isolated score and special effects soundtrack
  • production notes (11pp)
  • cast and crew bios (33pp)
  • photo gallery montage (2:33)
  • original artwork montage (0:24)
  • poster and press kit photos (1:06)
  • behind the scenes featurette (3:52)
  • the creation of Number 5 featurette (6:45)
  • cast and crew interviews:
    • Ally Sheedy (2:18)
    • Steve Guttenberg (2:24)
    • John Badham (2:07)
    • Syd Mead (17:39)    — this is on the R4
    • Eric Allerd (34:44)    — this is on the R4
  • theatrical trailer (1:50)

    Here's the catch: the Region 1 transfer is far too dark, has harsh contrast, and is not 16x9 enhanced. And for those who care: the R1 is in a snapper case.

    In the end, if you want the better version of the movie (decent transfer, 16x9 enhanced), you have to get the Region 4 disc. If you want all the extras, then get the Region 1.