| Video & Audio: Quill was previously released in Japan as a two-disc NTSC Region 2 title that included optional English subtitles. That so-called "first release" edition was 16:9 enhanced, and included a picture booklet, a "making-of" documentary, a "day in the life of a guide dog trainer," trailers, and a "Quill photo session." This new Hong Kong "HK Limited Edition Set" seems to use an identical transfer, also 16:9 enhanced and which retains the original "VistaVision size" 1.85:1 screen format. The image is clean and clear, unlike many of Panorama's DVDs of Japanese movies, which are often ugly and non-anamorphic. The DTS and Dolby Digital 5.1 sound is fine, though this is hardly the film to show off your sound system. The film is presented in its original Japanese with English subtitles; an alternate Cantonese track (and Chinese subtitles) is available for those that want them.
Extra Features: Quill has a number of supplements, but unfortunately they're all in Chinese and most relate to the Chinese-dubbing of the film, which isn't going to excite native English-speakers. Also included are a couple of Japanese Theatrical Trailers, which are not subtitled but which give viewers a clear idea as to how the picture was marketed there. |
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