Rewind @ www.dvdcompare.net - Resident Evil (2002)

R0 Russia - Pyramid Home Video Extras: Filmographies (Russian text): - Milla Jovovich (1 page) - Michelle Rodriguez (1 page) - Paul Anderson (1 page) Featurettes: - Costumes (3:27) - Scoring Resident Evil (11:09) - Set Designs (4:08) - The Making of Resident Evil (27:19) - Zombie Make-Up Tests (1:02) Misc: - "My Plague" Music Video by Slipknot (3:06) - Resident Evil OST promo (0:33) English Trailer (2:11) Russian Trailer (0:38) Subtitles: Russian (optional) Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 Russian Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Jewel Case Notes: Back cover incorrectly states the disc is R5 encoded. Special thanks to Rewind user Jim_Mcdonaugh for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R1 America - Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment Deluxe Edition Commentaries: Audio commentary by director Paul W.S. Anderson, producer Jeremy Bolt and stars Milla Jokovich and Michelle Rodriguez. Audio commentary by writer/director Paul W.S. Anderson and SFX supervisor Richard Yuracich. Extras: "Scoring 'Resident Evil'" featurette "Costumes" featurette "Set Designs" featurette "Zombie Make-Up Test" featurette "Playing Dead: 'Resident Evil' From Game To Screen" featurette "Storyboarding 'Resident Evil'" featurette "The Creature" featurette "The Elevator" featurette "The Laser" featurette "The Train" featurette "Zombie Dogs" featurette "Zombies" featurette "Resident Evil: Apocalypse" film clip Alternate Ending Theatrical Trailer Cast and Crew: Biographies and Filmographies text - Paul W.S. Anderson [Director] - Milla Jovovich [Alice] - Michelle Rodriguez [Rain Ocampo] - Eric Mabius [Matt Addison] - James Purefoy [Spence Parks] Bonus Trailers: - "Resident Evil: Apocalypse" - "Hellboy" - "Stephen King Presents 'Kingdom Hospital'" Subtitles: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 French Dolby Digital 5.1 Portuguese Dolby Digital 5.1 Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround Case type: Keep Case Easter eggs: - Go to Special Features, select the Filmographies and pick Milla Jovovich. Press Down on the first page to reveal an eye in the upper-right corner. Select it to see a 1:25 blooper reel featuring Milla herself. - Go to the 'Previews' screen and then highlight the menu entry that says 'Main Menu.' Now press the 'Right' arrow key on your remote control and the eyes of the dog will be highlighted. Now press 'Enter' and you will get to see some cool zombie make-up tests. Special thanks to Rewind user Movie Mad for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R1 America - Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment [2002 Release] Special Edition Commentaries: Audio Commentary with director Paul W.S. Anderson, producer Jeremy Bolt and stars Milla Jokovich and Michelle Rodriguez Extras: Featurettes: - The Making of Resident Evil (27:19) - Scoring Resident Evil (11:09) - Costumes (3:07) - Set Designs (4:08) - Zombie Make-Up Tests (1:02) Music Video "My Plague" (New Abuse Mix) By Slipknot (3:06) Filmographies: - Paul W.S. Anderson (1 page) - Milla Jovovich (2 pages) - Michelle Rodriguez (1 page) - Eric Mabius (2 page) - James Purefoy (2 pages) Theatrical Trailer (2:17) Bonus Trailers: - "Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within" (2:16) - "Formula 51" (2:10) - "Men In Black II" (1:59) - "xXx" (1:32) - "Spider-Man" (1:20) Subtitles: English and French Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 French Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case UPC Number: 043396082915 Notes: Includes 2-page pamphlet with scene selections. Easter eggs: After the music video "Resident Evil: The Soundtrack" ad (0:33) plays. Special thanks to Rewind user ThePrimitive for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R1 America - Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment SuperBit Subtitles: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): English DTS 5.1 English Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Special thanks to Rewind user ThePrimitive for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Belgium - Universal Pictures Commentaries: Audio commentary by director Paul W.S. Anderson, producer Jeremy Bolt and stars Milla Jokovich and Michelle Rodriguez Subtitles: Dutch (optional) Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English DTS 5.1 English Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Notes: DTS track is full bitrate. Menus are in English. Special thanks to Rewind user Jim_Mcdonaugh for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 France - Metropolitan Seven 7 Commentaries: Audio commentary by director Paul W.S. Anderson, producer Jeremy Bolt and stars Milla Jokovich and Michelle Rodriguez. Extras: "The Making Of Resident Evil" featurette "The Music Of Resident Evil" featurette "Costumes" featurette "Set Designs" featurette "Zombie Make-Up Test" featurette "My Plague" (New Abuse Mix) by 'Slipknot' music video Production Notes Cast and Crew: Biographies and Filmographies Theatrical Trailer Bonus Trailers: - "Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within" - "Formula 51" - "Men In Black II" - "xXx" Subtitles: English and French Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 French DTS 5.1 French Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Notes: The transfer is reported to have a slightly lower quality than the R1. Specifications to be confirmed Read a review of this disc by DVDRama (French) Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Germany - Universum Film Special Edition Commentaries: DISC ONE Audio commentary by director Paul W.S. Anderson, producer Jeremy Bolt and stars Milla Jokovich and Michelle Rodriguez. "Extended Evil Mode" - similar to InfiniFilm (In German) Extras: DISC ONE * The Film DISC TWO "The Making Of Resident Evil" featurette (27.19 / In German with no subtitles) "The Music Of Resident Evil" featurette (11.07) "Playing Dead: Resident Evil From Game To Screen" featurette (15.08) "Storyboarding 'Resident Evil'" featurette (6.25) Alternative Ending (0.49) with introduction by director Paul W. S. Anderson (3.19) On-Set Footage: Interviews - Milla Jovovich (5.46) - Michelle Rodriguez (5.03) - Paul W. S. Anderson (4.29) Photo Gallery (25 pictures) Cast and Crew: Biographies (German text) Trailers: - Original Theatrical Trailer (2.17) - German Theatrical Trailer (2.17) Bonus German Trailers: - "Duel: Enemy At The Gates" - "The Man Who Wasn't There" and "Monte Cristo" Subtitles: English, German HoH Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete German DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete English Dolby Digital 5.1 EX German Dolby Digital 5.1 EX Case type: Special Case Notes: The on-screen text at the beginning of the film is in German but all the credits and all other on-screen text is in English. The DTS audio track is Half Bitrate (754 Kbps). Easter eggs: On Disc Two on the Main Menu, highlight "Trailer" press left to see the GameCube "Resident Evil - Zero" Trailer. Special thanks to Rewind user Whiggles for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Holland - Universal Pictures Special Edition Commentaries: Audio commentary by director Paul W.S. Anderson, producer Jeremy Bolt and stars Milla Jokovich and Michelle Rodriguez. Extras: DISC ONE * The Film DISC TWO "The Making Of Resident Evil" featurette "The Music Of Resident Evil" featurette "Costumes" featurette "Set Designs" featurette "Zombie Make-Up Test" featurette "My Plague" (New Abuse Mix) by 'Slipknot' music video Production Notes B-Roll (16 mins) Cast and Crew Interviews (30 mins) Theatrical Trailer Subtitles: Dutch Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English DTS 5.1 English Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Digipak Special thanks to Rewind user TylerDurden for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Italy - Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment Commentaries: Audio commentary by director Paul W.S. Anderson, producer Jeremy Bolt and stars Milla Jokovich and Michelle Rodriguez. Extras: "The Making Of: Resident Evil" featurette "The Music Of: Resident Evil" featurette "Costumes" featurette "Set Designs" featurette "Zombie Make-Up Test" featurette "My Plague" (New Abuse Mix) by 'Slipknot' music video Production Notes Cast and Crew: Biographies and Filmographies Theatrical Trailer Subtitles: English, Italian Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround Italian Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Jewel Case Specifications to be confirmed Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Japan - Toshiba Commentaries: Audio commentary by director Paul W.S. Anderson, producer Jeremy Bolt and stars Milla Jokovich and Michelle Rodriguez. (Optional Japanese subtitles) Extras: Paul W.S. Anderson Interview: Recorded in Japan (7.54) Milla Jovovich Interview: Recorded in Japan (7.47) "The Making Of Resident Evil" featurette (27.18) "The Music Of Resident Evil" featurette (11.07) "Costumes" featurette (3.27) "Set Designs" featurette (4.07) "Zombie Make-Up Test" featurette (1.01) Milla Jovovich Screen Test (1.26) "Terms Explanation" The Hive (Japanese text) Trailers: (5.28) - Original Theatrical Trailer (2.09) - Japanese Biohazard Teaser (0.38) - Japanese Biohazard Theatrical Trailer (1.49) - Japanese Biohazard TV Spot 1 (0.16) - Japanese Biohazard TV Spot 2 (0.16) - Japanese Biohazard TV Spot 3 (0.16) "My Plague" (New Abuse Mix) by 'Slipknot' music video (3.04) Cast and Staff: Biographies and Filmographies Japanese text "Arms" weapons info (Japanese text) History: - Biohazard Games Footage (9.58) - Biohazard Games - Japanese text Subtitles: Japanese, Japanese HoH Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): English DTS 5.1 English Dolby Digital 5.1 Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Notes: Japanese Title and Opening Title is "Biohazard". DTS audio track is Half Bitrate (768Kbps). Special thanks to Rewind user BrunnenMatt for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Portugal - Lusomundo Commentaries: Audio commentary by director Paul W.S. Anderson, producer Jeremy Bolt and stars Milla Jokovich and Michelle Rodriguez. Extras: "The Making Of Resident Evil" featurette (27.19) "The Music Of Resident Evil" featurette (11.07) "Costumes" featurette (3.23) "Set Designs" featurette (4.04) "Zombie Make-Up Test" featurette (1.00) "My Plague" (New Abuse Mix) by 'Slipknot' music video (3.03) Production Notes Theatrical Trailer (2.17) Cast and Crew: Biographies and Filmographies (text) Subtitles: Portuguese Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English DTS 5.1 English Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Special thanks to Rewind user DREAMASTER for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Scandinavia - Buena Vista Home Entertainment Commentaries: Audio commentary by director Paul W.S. Anderson, producer Jeremy Bolt and stars Milla Jokovich and Michelle Rodriguez. Extras: "The Making Of Resident Evil" featurette (27.19) "The Music Of Resident Evil" featurette (11.07) "Costumes" featurette (3.23) "Set Designs" featurette (4.04) "Zombie Make-Up Test" featurette (1.00) "My Plague" (New Abuse Mix) by 'Slipknot' music video (3.03) Production Notes Cast and Crew: Biographies and Filmographies Subtitles: Danish, English, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English DTS 5.1 English Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Special Case Notes: This is the Nordic release and comes in a digipack with cardboard slipcase. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Spain - Filmax Home Video Special Edition Extras: DISC ONE: * The Film Credits - text Artistic Card - text DISC TWO Theatrical Trailer (2.17) "Making Of" featurette (5 min) "Making Of" featurette (11 min) TV Spots Images Web Site Access Photo and Art Gallery Synopsis 24 Page Booklet Subtitles: English, Spanish Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround Spanish DTS 5.1 Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Notes: This is a 2-Disc set. A smaller 2nd disc holds the extra material. Thank you to the Rewind user Ipater for confirming this is the theatrical version. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 United Kingdom - Pathe! Distribution Commentaries: Audio commentary by director Paul W.S. Anderson, producer Jeremy Bolt and stars Milla Jokovich and Michelle Rodriguez. Extras: "The Making Of Resident Evil" featurette (27:19) "The Music Of Resident Evil" featurette (11:07) "Costumes" featurette (3:23) "Set Designs" featurette (4:04) "Zombie Make-Up Test" featurette (1:00) Theatrical Trailer (2:17) Teaser Trailer (0:35) Subtitles: English HoH Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Easter eggs: From the Main Menu, highlight the 'Special Features' icon, then pressing left. A new icon appears: selecting it leads to a screen where the user has to enter a five-digit code, which is "hidden" on the Set Up menu: 86314. After successful input you get: "My Plague" (New Abuse Mix) by 'Slipknot' music video (3.03). Special thanks to Rewind user Sulaco for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R3 Hong Kong - Edko Films Extras: "Making Of" featurette (5:23) Hong Kong TV Spot (0:21) Photo Gallery (11 pages) Filmographies (Chinese/English text): - Milla Jovovich (1 page) - Michelle Rodriguez (1 page) - James Purefoy (1 page) - Eric Mabius (1 page) - Paul Anderson (1 page) Interviews: - Milla Jovovich (2:22) - Michelle Rodriguez (0:56) - James Purefoy (1:32) - Eric Mabius (0:50) - Paul Anderson (2:19) Memorable Shots: - Report Now (0:42) - Keep It Tight (1:19) - Zomble Dog Chase (0:34) - The Need To Feed (0:55) - There's A Cure (1:05) - I Don't Remember The Truth (0:36) - Licker Attack (0:24) Theatrical Trailer (2:08) Subtitles: Chinese Traditional (optional) Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): English DTS 5.1 English Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Notes: DTS track is half bitrate. Menus are in Chinese and English. Both Theatrical Trailer and the Making Of featurette have burnt-in Chinese subtitles. Special thanks to Rewind user Jim_Mcdonaugh for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R3 Korea - Spectrum DVD Commentaries: Audio commentary by director Paul W.S. Anderson, producer Jeremy Bolt and stars Milla Jovovich and Michelle Rodriguez. Extras: DISC ONE * The Film DISC TWO "The Making Of Resident Evil" featurette "The Music Of Resident Evil" featurette "Costumes" featurette "Set Designs" featurette "Zombie Make-Up Test" featurette "My Plague" (New Abuse Mix) by 'Slipknot' music video Milla Jovovich Screen Test US Theatrical Trailer Paul W.S. Anderson Interview: Recorded in Japan Milla Jovovich Interview: Recorded in Japan Subtitles: English, Korean Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): English DTS 5.1 English Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Digipak Notes: All extras contain Korean subtitles that are switched on by default, you may turn them off manually. No UP is used (Menus are in English). Also Available in a twin pack together with Resident Evil: Apocalypse, each in one digipack, within a hologram packaging. Special thanks to Rewind user jimidini for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R4 Australia - Constantin Film / Buena Vista Commentaries: Audio commentary by director Paul W.S. Anderson, producer Jeremy Bolt and stars Milla Jokovich and Michelle Rodriguez. Extras: "The Making Of Resident Evil" featurette (27:22) "The Music Of Resident Evil" featurette (11:08) "Costumes" featurette (3:26) "Set Designs" featurette (4:06) "Zombie Make-Up Test" featurette (1:01) "My Plague" (New Abuse Mix) by 'Slipknot' music video (3:05) Cast and Crew: Biographies and Filmographies text - Paul W.S. Anderson [Director] - Milla Jovovich [Alice] - Michelle Rodriguez [Rain Ocampo] - Eric Mabius [Matt Addison] - James Purefoy [Spence Parks] Subtitles: Danish, English, Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English DTS 5.1 English Dolby Digital 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Notes: The Disc is Region 2/4 encoded. DTS audio track is Half Bitrate (768kbps). The Commentaries also have subtitles. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page

OVERALL: Draw

Best out of the regular "DTS" releases would be the R2 Japanese and R3 Korean, with additional extras over the regular editions.

All the regular releases include an English DTS audio track, one commentary and five featurettes (expect French and Italian). However, the R1 SE has two commentaries and a number of extras not on the regular editions but it also misses out on a DTS audio track and the 27 minutes "Making Of" found on the regular editions.

The Hong Kong release includes a different set of interviews and making of than those found on other releases.

The French and Italian releases seem to have a shorter version (TBC). Also worthy of note is the fact the German release also has some of the extras on the R1 DE. The choice is yours.

It seems the Superbit release is only marginally better than the regular R1 and is not recommended unless you wish to sacrifice the extensive extras for the marginally better quality.

The Spanish R2 release is an attractive package, with exclusive extras but the English audio is DD 2.0 surround only.
CUTS:
- R0 Russia- Pyramid Home Video - No Cuts (100:25 NTSC)
- R1 Deluxe Edition America- Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment - No Cuts (100:25 NTSC)
- R1 Special Edition America- Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment - No cuts (100:25 NTSC)
- R1 SuperBit America- Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment - No Cuts (100:25 NTSC)
- R2 Belgium- Universal Pictures - No Cuts (96:29 PAL)
- R2 France- Metropolitan Seven 7 - Yes, appears to be a shorter cut at 91 mins (PAL) - NOT confirmed.
- R2 Special Edition Germany- Universum Film - No Cuts (96:29 PAL)
- R2 Special Edition Holland- Universal Pictures - No Cuts
- R2 Italy- Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment - Yes, appears to be a shorter cut at 94 mins (PAL) - NOT confirmed.
- R2 Japan- Toshiba - No Cuts (101:56 NTSC)
- R2 Portugal- Lusomundo - No Cuts
- R2 Scandinavia- Buena Vista Home Entertainment - No Cuts
- R2 Special Edition Spain- Filmax Home Video - No Cuts
- R2 United Kingdom- Pathe! Distribution - No Cuts (96:28 PAL)
- R3 Hong Kong- Edko Films - No Cuts (100:24 NTSC)
- R3 Korea- Spectrum DVD - No Cuts
- R4 Australia- Constantin Film / Buena Vista - No Cuts (96:31 PAL)
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Comparison added by Hans_Kristian_Senneseth on 22/02/03
Comparison last updated by Adrian_Busby on 16/04/14

UPDATE LOG:

22/06/11 - Comparison clean-up.
26/03/12 - Added R0 Russia, R2 Belgium and R3 Hong Kong.
16/04/14 - Minor tweaks and runtimes added to R1 releases
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Resident Evil (2002)

R0 Russia - Pyramid Home Video

R1 America - Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment
Deluxe Edition

R1 America - Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment [2002 Release]
Special Edition

R1 America - Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment
SuperBit

R2 Belgium - Universal Pictures

R2 France - Metropolitan Seven 7

R2 Germany - Universum Film
Special Edition

R2 Holland - Universal Pictures
Special Edition

R2 Italy - Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment

R2 Japan - Toshiba

R2 Portugal - Lusomundo

R2 Scandinavia - Buena Vista Home Entertainment

R2 Spain - Filmax Home Video
Special Edition

R2 United Kingdom - Pathe! Distribution

R3 Hong Kong - Edko Films

R3 Korea - Spectrum DVD

R4 Australia - Constantin Film / Buena Vista

OVERALL: Draw

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