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Okay, I only thought about this for a while after searching through eBay for random stuffies . . .

I've seen an English version of WQ (I think it's the Aussie version - Region 4? Forgive me if I'm wrong . . .) with, what I believe is, a better and more actual description of the actual storyline of Wolf Quest.

Here it is:


Yes, that is word-for-word. (Actually, the French version - although I understand 0% French - seems to resemble this one . . . perhaps it's a translation?)

And now, for equal judgment, the US version:



Ugh . . .

Again, I did not make this crap up. It's the legit deal.

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In my opinion, the R4 version is a better summary - not only does it mention Aleu's main dilemma of finding who she is, but also it mentions Balto's haunting dreams. It doesn't really spoil much of the film's climax - like the R1 version does . . . blah - so it leaves one thinking, "What's going to happen next?"

Naturally, I think the person who wrote the summary for the US version was as crazy as the person who drew the cover (See my siggy as proof of my gripes! . . . horrible.). When in the film did Balto understand that Aleu had to follow her heart? (The ending? LOL . . . oh, wait . . .) Also, as I mentioned above, it seemed to spoil the fact that it is Aleu, not Balto, that would be the ultimate hero (or in this case, heroine), in which she was if you think about it.

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*whew*

So, what do you guys think? Which is the better description of "Wolf Quest" and why do you think so? (Please tell why - it's not a discussion without some talk! And don't mention the lies that you believe were spewed onto the DVD cover . . . ("unforgettable characters," my foot!) . . . We're talking about descriptions of the movie plot, not the actual descriptions of the movie altogether! - Thanks!)

- Juuchan17

Actually yeah, I much prefer the top description.
Not only does it outline the story in a far better way without giving away the surprises but if I read the top one in a shop I'd be more likely be interested enough to buy the movie, the bottom/US one just sounds too...kiddy for me, I'd probably put it back down and find another movie.

I have the UK version of the DVD, and I agree that the first description is much better. Not only is it more suiting to the movie, but it is also more modest. With the US version, it really does try to make the movie seem like the greatest thing ever created (which we all know is a load of twaddle).

Come on, 'brilliantly animated?' 'Action packed?" That Doctor Who episode with those walking blobs of fat had more action than Wolf Quest (not to mention they looked nicer). Don't get me wrong, taken on its own WQ is rather enjoyable, but I just don't find it as great as the second description claims.

Much agreed to both of you. I still enjoy the film a lot, but after working on an unofficial transcript for the film and constantly griping about how inconsisent the US version is compared to other releases (which there's only one other cover - the version that is actually more realistic-looking and on scale than that of the Region 1 release), the US release makes WQ to be this childish, "action-packed" sequel that we Balto fans have all been waiting for. *scoff* Yeah, right.

Now, this is a complete shot out of the dark, but I feel that if the US release was like the rest of the world's (description, cover and all), Wolf Quest might have done better in the sales department. The cover's plain and dandy, but has a sense of mystery about it . . . the description leaves you curious about the actual climax of the film . . . and well, let's just say, it makes be wish I had a copy. XD

BTW, Canis - Is the UK release the same as the R4 release? I mean, description, cover and everything . . . I'm just curious . . .

- Juuchan17

There are only two DVD versions of each film : the US DVD, and the "other regions" DVD. So yes, the US one has the bottom description, and all the other countries have the top one.
I don't understand why they make so bad DVDs for Balto in the US...

The first one sounds alot better...My question is, why does the US allways get the weird and bla stuff? Like when I got wq on DVD. It said there was bonus features and there never was any...

U.S region only sounded blah, because all they care about is the money. They thought if they put those words on the back of the VHS os DVD, it would attract movie buyers. But none the less, agree that R4 was wayyyyyy better then U.S region.

Ah, thanks for clearing that up for me. So I'm guessing the French back cover is the English description translated, right?

Lucky, you guys. *wants an English other Region DVD of WQ*

And actually, the only thing that I thought was, as the US cover said, "brillant" was the backgrounds. That and the intriguing mix of Inuit spirituality with Balto of all things. Quite creative, IMO . . . however, it could have been so much better if the animation and everything else were more consisent to the Balto universe.

Again, I love to hear your opinions on this topic!

- Juuchan17