So I was browsing the internet looking to pre-order a copy of Zack Snyder's Watchmen (released on July 27th), only to discover that Paramount have no plans to released the Director's Cut outside of North America. Oh, isn't that just great? So let's take a look at what's on offer... Here in the U.K. Amazon are offering the theatrical Watchmen 2 disc DVD for £15.68, or the Blu-ray for £17.98, while over in the States, Amazon have the 2 disc Director's Cut DVD for $19.99, and the Blu-ray (and DVD copy) for $22.99. Going by today's exchange rate ($1 = £0.617588933), that means we're being asked to fork out £3.33 more for the theatrical DVD and £3.78 more for the Blu-ray. More... for less!
What a fantastic deal!
Okay, okay - maybe I'm getting a little frustrated over nothing. Why not just order a copy on import? PlayUSA.com have the extended DVD for £16.99 and Blu-ray for £17.99. What am I complaining about? Well, it's NTSC for a start, and it still costs more. I want my PAL!
A similar thing happened a couple of years back with the extended and recut Sin City - no plans for an international release, buy the import for inflated prices and a while later the region 2 version is clogging up the sales for under a fiver.
Well I already paid to see the film at the cinema, and in all honesty I'm not that desperate for more. Besides - if Watchmen's home video release is as successful as its box-office run we'll be able to pick up the 5-disc Ultimate Cash-In Edition from the bargain bins for a few quid before too long.
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