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  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    QsAssistant wrote:
    "The Wrath of Khan" is great but I was let down when I saw it, possibly because it was built up so much for me over the years. When I finally got around to watching it, it didn't live up to my expectations. Now that I've finally seen it I want to go back and watch it again to see if I'll enjoy it more the second time around.

    I know how you feel: I get excited for something, finally get around to watching it, and sometimes, I'm just not impressed/hate the final product, and then I return to it later on and seem to really enjoy and love it. Cases in point for me relatively recently: 'Jack Reacher' and 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.'
  • 00130013
    Posts: 1,817
    Creasy47 wrote:
    QsAssistant wrote:
    "The Wrath of Khan" is great but I was let down when I saw it, possibly because it was built up so much for me over the years. When I finally got around to watching it, it didn't live up to my expectations. Now that I've finally seen it I want to go back and watch it again to see if I'll enjoy it more the second time around.

    I know how you feel: I get excited for something, finally get around to watching it, and sometimes, I'm just not impressed/hate the final product, and then I return to it later on and seem to really enjoy and love it. Cases in point for me relatively recently: 'Jack Reacher' and 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.'

    I hope that happens with The Wolverine for me. I really wanted to like it, even claim it as a favorite but it was, as you said, not love nor hate.
    I suspect in a second watch one can appreciate a movie for what it is and not for what one expects it to be. Nevertheless, in some cases there's nothing much to do...
  • MurdockMurdock The minus world
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    @Creasy47 before you watch Wrath of Khan you have to see the Star Trek TOS Episode "Space Seed" First. ;)
  • fire_and_icefire_and_ice
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    Star Trek into darkness, Source Code, Three Kingdoms on Bluray.

    American pie reunion, Woman in black, lockout, Ghost protocol special edition on Dvd.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    @0013, I do think some scenes stand out more or some scenes aren't as bad the second time around when it comes to a film you didn't care for in a first viewing. I thought the fight sequences were dull and atrocious in 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows,' but then when it was released, it was only $12 on blu-ray, so I just snagged it up, re-watched it, and was blown away. Couldn't believe I had such ill feelings towards it in theaters.

    @Murdock, will do. ;)
  • SJK91SJK91
    Posts: 1,310
    Like many of you, Star Trek Into Darkness. I haven't dropped $20 on a movie since Skyfall (but of course), but STID was my favorite summer movie so I couldn't resist.

    I'm also on the lookout for some of the older Star Trek films on blu-ray, but I have a gut feeling that we're going to get a double dip soon. (Star Trek's 50th anniversary is in 2016...maybe not that soon, but yeah.) One can only hope for the director's edition of Star Trek: The Motion Picture on blu-ray! If that is released in a pack with all the other TOS films, I'd snag it up.
  • ThunderballThunderball playing Chemin de Fer in a casino, downing Vespers
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    Last DVD (yes, DVD, partially because it was so cheap) that I bought was the Alfred Hitchcock masterpiece Strangers on a Train, a fantastic movie.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    I got 'The Ultimate Matrix Collection' in the mail on blu-ray yesterday, and 'Ronin' on blu-ray this morning. The shipping was very fast.
  • MajorDSmytheMajorDSmythe "I tolerate this century, but I don't enjoy it."Moderator
    edited September 2013 Posts: 13,978
    Zeppelin
    Byzantium
    Artworks
    Eye Of The Storm
    Halloween II*

    * Poundland were selling it, Poundland. So I thought, why not?
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    @MajorDSmythe, 'Halloween II' = the absolutely fantastic original sequel, or the horrendous remake sequel?
  • MajorDSmytheMajorDSmythe "I tolerate this century, but I don't enjoy it."Moderator
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    As far as I am concerned, there is only one Halloween 2, and that was released in 1981.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    MajorDSmythe wrote:
    As far as I am concerned, there is only one Halloween 2, and that was released in 1981.

    Music to my ears. Excellent news. I can't really think of a better back-to-back film watching experience than watching Jamie Lee piece things together in 'Halloween,' and then seeing her fight off Michael again in 'Halloween II.' It's perfect.
  • MajorDSmytheMajorDSmythe "I tolerate this century, but I don't enjoy it."Moderator
    edited September 2013 Posts: 13,978
    I would go out on a limb and say that I prefer it over the original film. I especially love Loomis' speech about Samhain/the Druids.
  • 0BradyM0Bondfanatic70BradyM0Bondfanatic7 Quantum Floral Arrangements: "We Have Petals Everywhere"
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    I'll probably watch Star Trek Into Darkness (and the first film before it), but only for Benedict Cumberbatch, as I don't care much for science fiction. I could listen to that man read a phone book.
  • chrisisallchrisisall Brosnan Defender Of The Realm
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    MajorDSmythe wrote:
    I would go out on a limb and say that I prefer it over the original film. I especially love Loomis' speech about Samhain/the Druids.
    Same here!
  • PrinceKamalKhanPrinceKamalKhan Monsoon Palace, Udaipur
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    MajorDSmythe wrote:
    Zeppelin

    Is that the one with Michael York and Elke Sommer, Major?

    As for me, I just purchase one of my favorite early Frank Capra films:

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  • MurdockMurdock The minus world
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    Star Trek: Into Darkness.
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  • MajorDSmytheMajorDSmythe "I tolerate this century, but I don't enjoy it."Moderator
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    PrinceKamalKhan wrote:
    MajorDSmythe wrote:
    Zeppelin

    Is that the one with Michael York and Elke Sommer, Major?

    That's the one.
  • PrinceKamalKhanPrinceKamalKhan Monsoon Palace, Udaipur
    Posts: 3,262
    MajorDSmythe wrote:
    PrinceKamalKhan wrote:
    MajorDSmythe wrote:
    Zeppelin

    Is that the one with Michael York and Elke Sommer, Major?

    That's the one.

    I remember seeing a few scenes of it on TV when I was a kid. It looked intriguing. Can you post a review whenever you watch it?

  • SaintMarkSaintMark
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    Prometeus bluray/dvd
  • fire_and_icefire_and_ice
    Posts: 6,432
    Semi pro - Will ferrel.
    Spawn - Has in no way improved, terrible film.
    The Mummy on Bluray, always enjoyed this film.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    Picked up 'Behind Enemy Lines' tonight at Best Buy for $5 on blu-ray.

    Fun fact: the main sniper villain in that movie was a big inspiration for GTA IV's Nico. Just look at his outfit and you'll see why.
  • M_BaljeM_Balje Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Posts: 4,520
    SEPTEMBER

    3 September:

    BD:
    Blood Diamond. The 2 disc SE dvd never be released in my country, the BD release have same extra's as this 2 disc SE and i have now higher audiotrack.
    Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close

    DVD:
    Swordfish. BD video quality be les then dvd and the easter egg extra's are not take over.
    Resident Evil: Extinction 2 disc Metalpack with with also DTS track. No extra's on the BD release (and in 1080i).
    Tristan & Isolde 2 disc Steelbook with also DTS track. There be les extra's on BD with moost missing the tv spots and photogallerie.
    Amelie 2 disc limited Digipack with also DTS track. Biggest letdown on the BD release be missing extra's.

    8 September:

    DVD/Soundtrack Combopack: Ver van familie (Far From Family). Dutch produced movie.

    12 September:

    BD:
    Wanted. The 2 disc SE Steelbook stay for a whyle on my wishlist but since i have BD,i whant the BD release who have same extra's and i don't whant to pay more then i pay for 2 disc SE dvd's of The Incredible Hulk or third Mummy movie from the same year.
    The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 - Limited Steelbook
    Tell Tale. A movie with Ulrich Thomsen (Twine)
    Movie Power 3 disc set: Rescue Dawn / Tunnel Rats / Home of the Brave

    16 September:

    DVD: Outlaw 2 disc Steelbook with also DTS track. A movie with Sean Bean (Goldeneye).

    Today (30 September):

    BD:
    Pocahontas (1995)
    Wall-E 2 disc SE
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    My girlfriend bought me 'Out for Justice' (favorite Seagal movie), 'Tron: Legacy,' and 'I Am Legend,' all on blu-ray yesterday. Looking forward to them getting here.
  • MajorDSmytheMajorDSmythe "I tolerate this century, but I don't enjoy it."Moderator
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    Eureka: Series 5

    :-S
  • thelivingroyalethelivingroyale
    edited October 2013 Posts: 12,837
    I own all the Ultimate Edition DVDs, so I didn't get the Blu Ray boxset. But I decided buying my favourites wouldn't hurt, so I bought The Living Daylights and Licence To Kill on Blu Ray. It's a shame though that the box art for LTK (my favourite), is so awful.

    Also just bought all of the Fleming short stories for just over £1 online. Probably should've bought them new but I've just recently bought FIFA, GTA and now the Dalton films so I thought spending a bit less couldn't hurt, says they're in pretty good condition anyway. And if not, I've wasted hardly anything.
  • 0BradyM0Bondfanatic70BradyM0Bondfanatic7 Quantum Floral Arrangements: "We Have Petals Everywhere"
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    thelivingroyale wrote:
    I own all the Ultimate Edition DVDs, so I didn't get the Blu Ray boxset. But I decided buying my favourites wouldn't hurt, so I bought The Living Daylights and Licence To Kill on Blu Ray. It's a shame though that the box art for LTK (my favourite), is so awful.

    That's basically what I did. I have all the Connery on Blu-ray, and will get the rest of the Craig films on the format that I need, then call it a day for a long while. Those are my go to films, so it makes no sense to shell out a lot of money for a huge set of all 23, many of which I won't watch in a while.
  • QsAssistantQsAssistant All those moments lost in time... like tears in rain
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    Bought this a few weeks back. Didn't get a chance to see it in theaters so I took a risk in buying it; I wasn't disappointed.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
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    @QsAssistant, what did you buy? The picture won't load for me, sadly.
  • ShardlakeShardlake Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
    Posts: 4,043
    Remains of The Day Blu ray.

    Easily one of Hopkins best performances alongside a superb Emma Thompson.
    Great support from James Fox, Peter Vaughn and the late Christopher Reeve, just a sublimely brilliant film.
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