Region 4 Winners and Losers

    This disc does not appear to be available in Region 1 at the time of this writing. It is available in Region 2 from a German distributor called Laser Paradies, under the name Der Letzte Countdown, however. From what I have been able to find out, the German version is presented in an aspect ratio of 1.85:1, which is not the correct ratio from what I understand. Given that the local version of the disc is in the proper aspect ratio, with the original language (the German R2 appears to only have German soundtracks), it appears to be the best version available at this time.

    Apparently, a special edition is planned for release in Region 1, but the exact specifications have so far eluded me. I don't think the transfer on this upcoming disc could really be that much worse, and if it does get treatment worthy of a special edition, then it will easily be the disc of choice.