Bride Wars: Rent or Buy? - Blu-ray Forum

wnicholas76 · 07-03-2009, 04:38 AM

I'm thinking about ordering Bride Wars on Amazon. I've read the review from this site as well as the one from DVDTalk.com, and - as expected - they're in between mixed to negative. However, I love Anne Hathaway...period. But is my love for her enough to justify a purchase or a rental for this movie? I'll let you guys decide.

steve_dave · 07-03-2009, 05:39 AM

I'd say if you are really on the fence, rent it first since not everyone shares the same opinions on movies. IF you really do like it then you can buy it afterwards.

If you don't want to pay too much for the rental, try out online sites like Netflix or Blockbuster Online. Heck if you can't wait for the mail, Redbox offers discounted rental every now and then.

I, myself, did enjoy it and will eventually get it on BD but I rented it first from Netflix.

(Fe)Man · 07-03-2009, 05:44 AM

I'd say rent it. My girlfriend and I both didn't enjoy it very much.

cvm · 07-03-2009, 05:56 AM

I have not seen it, but I have not heard anything good about it either. I'd rent it first to see it you will like it.

tkbryant · 07-03-2009, 05:58 AM

Definitely a rent at best. I laughed out loud once, what a waste of 2 funny actresses talents.

maidenbrain · 07-03-2009, 05:58 AM

Definitely, rent first. My wife and I thought it was just okay.

thecroshow · 07-03-2009, 06:01 AM

neiither. watch the trailer and you have seen the entire movie

DetroitSportsFan · 07-03-2009, 01:49 PM

Just rent it.

Iron-Blu-123 · 07-03-2009, 01:51 PM

rent

dolphinc · 07-03-2009, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maidenbrain

Definitely, rent first. My wife and I thought it was just okay.

+1, my wife and I were...the same. Very predictable movie.

Ashamed Pegasus · 07-03-2009, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wnicholas76

I'm thinking about ordering Bride Wars on Amazon. I've read the review from this site as well as the one from DVDTalk.com, and - as expected - they're in between mixed to negative. However, I love Anne Hathaway...period. But is my love for her enough to justify a purchase or a rental for this movie? I'll let you guys decide.

I do as well (as evident by my avatar) but did not enjoy this one...

Acquiesce · 07-03-2009, 02:54 PM

How much does it cost to rent a blu (approx)? (in the US)

GLaDOS · 07-03-2009, 03:05 PM

Rent it; the film sucked.

Mikey

Ashamed Pegasus · 07-03-2009, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Acquiesce

How much does it cost to rent a blu (approx)? (in the US)

I think a new release at BlockBuster is like $5, but smart people use the monthly plans... I pay $17/month through NetFlix and rent about 3 movies a week, which ends up being $1.41/each...

nightwolf2369 · 07-03-2009, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Ashamed Pegasus

I think a new release at BlockBuster is like $5, but smart people use the monthly plans... I pay $17/month through NetFlix and rent about 3 movies a week, which ends up being $1.41/each...

Wow, lots of negativity. My girlfriend and I loved the movie. Thought it was hilarious! Although, she does love Kate Hudson.

Riff Magnum · 07-03-2009, 04:23 PM

After seeing the trailer i would say you should completely forget that this movie ever existed. Two girls fighting over when and where their wedding will take place does not sound enjoyable................IMO.
Anne Hathaway is sessy, but just wait for Alice in Wonderland to get your fix.

KilloWertz · 07-03-2009, 11:13 PM

I love Anne Hathaway as well. I was going to buy this just because she was in it, but decided to rent it first due to money at the time. It is worth a rental for fellow Anne Hathaway fans for sure, but I didn't enjoy it as much as I hoped I would.

Blu-Curry · 07-03-2009, 11:20 PM

Rent. Romantic comedies are usually the movies a lot of people have love/hate relationships with.

BluAddict · 07-03-2009, 11:20 PM

That's a rental for sure

wnicholas76 · 07-04-2009, 04:13 AM

Well, it looks like I'll definitely be renting it. Thanks for the responses, everyone!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riff Magnum

Anne Hathaway is sessy, but just wait for Alice in Wonderland to get your fix.

Oh man, I so can't wait for Alice in Wonderland myself, Riff Magnum! Her being in the movie is just one of three great things about it. The other two are Johnny Depp (as the Mad Hatter) and Tim Burton directing it! I know that Anne is supposed to be playing a Queen in Alice in Wonderland. But tell me, is she the Red Queen or the White Queen?

07-03-2009, 04:38 AM	#1
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07-03-2009, 05:56 AM	#4
cvm Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Utah Blu-ray collection:461 PS3 collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:8	I have not seen it, but I have not heard anything good about it either. I'd rent it first to see it you will like it. Blind Buy Count: 172 PSN ID: cvm0305 Sometimes we hear of people who are “very” honest, “mostly” honest, or even “a little” honest. Should we even use modifiers with the word honest? I don’t believe so. There are no degrees of honesty. Either we are honest or we aren't.

07-03-2009, 05:58 AM	#6
maidenbrain Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:324 DVD collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:2	Definitely, rent first. My wife and I thought it was just okay. Favorite Movie: The Empire Strikes Back (R.I.P. Irvin Kershner) Favorite Director: James Cameron Favorite BD: Sleeping Beauty BD Wishlist (still TBA): Suspiria; The Last American Virgin; Oculto; Don't Look Now; The Abyss SE; Lone Star; The Beyond; Short Cuts; Spirited Away; The 3 Burials of Melquiades Estrada; The Mothman Prophecies; Rear Window; True Lies; Emanuelle in America; Salem's Lot ('79); What Lies Beneath; Evilspeak; Kids

07-03-2009, 06:01 AM	#7
thecroshow Power Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Victoria BC Blu-ray collection:459 Blu-ray reviews:10	neiither. watch the trailer and you have seen the entire movie TV: 55" Samsung UN55C6500 LG 47LC7DF Computer Screen/Xbox Display LG 24" LCD (W2452T) Blu Ray Player: PS3 (80GB) Stereo System: Onkyo TX-SR507+ Harmon Kardon HKTS15 Speakers Remote Control Harmony 720 Dynex Surge Protector (DX-PB102) http://twitter.com/PatrickTussie

07-03-2009, 01:51 PM	#9
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07-03-2009, 05:39 AM	#2
steve_dave Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2008	I'd say if you are really on the fence, rent it first since not everyone shares the same opinions on movies. IF you really do like it then you can buy it afterwards. If you don't want to pay too much for the rental, try out online sites like Netflix or Blockbuster Online. Heck if you can't wait for the mail, Redbox offers discounted rental every now and then. I, myself, did enjoy it and will eventually get it on BD but I rented it first from Netflix.

07-03-2009, 05:44 AM	#3
(Fe)Man Senior Member Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:437 DVD collection:1 PS3 collection:13	I'd say rent it. My girlfriend and I both didn't enjoy it very much.

07-03-2009, 05:58 AM	#5
tkbryant Senior Member Member since:Oct 2006 Location:Chicago Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:789 PS3 collection:28 Trading Score:2	Definitely a rent at best. I laughed out loud once, what a waste of 2 funny actresses talents.

07-03-2009, 01:49 PM	#8
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Detroit, MI Blu-ray collection:1532 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:2	Just rent it.

07-03-2009, 02:54 PM	#12
Acquiesce Active Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Ontario, Canada Blu-ray collection:1 Trading Score:2	How much does it cost to rent a blu (approx)? (in the US)

07-03-2009, 03:05 PM	#13
GLaDOS Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Location:SR-2 Normandy Blu-ray collection:50 PS3 collection:37 Blu-ray reviews: 5 PS3 reviews:5	Rent it; the film sucked. Mikey PSN/Steam ID: kotsedriver "I spent two years mourning you. So if we're going to try this, I need to know you're always coming back." - Liara T'Soni, Mass Effect Series Formerly known as kotsedriver

07-03-2009, 04:23 PM	#16
Riff Magnum Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Island Blu-ray collection:149 PS3 collection:4	After seeing the trailer i would say you should completely forget that this movie ever existed. Two girls fighting over when and where their wedding will take place does not sound enjoyable................IMO. Anne Hathaway is sessy, but just wait for Alice in Wonderland to get your fix. www.ghostmanonfirst.bandcamp.com

07-03-2009, 11:13 PM	#17
KilloWertz Blu-ray Count Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Columbiana, OH Blu-ray collection:604 DVD collection:40 PS3 collection:28 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:26	I love Anne Hathaway as well. I was going to buy this just because she was in it, but decided to rent it first due to money at the time. It is worth a rental for fellow Anne Hathaway fans for sure, but I didn't enjoy it as much as I hoped I would.

07-03-2009, 11:20 PM	#18
Blu-Curry Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Winnipeg, Canada Blu-ray collection:152 PS3 collection:30 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	Rent. Romantic comedies are usually the movies a lot of people have love/hate relationships with. PSN ID: ZanFear http://www.yourgamercards.net/trophy/a/ZanFear.png Platinums (22): LOTR Conquest, inFAMOUS, Terminator Salvation, Grand Theft Auto IV, Unreal Tournament 3, LittleBigPlanet, God of War 2, Borderlands, Uncharted 2, God of War 3, Killzone 3, Modern Warfare 2, inFAMOUS 2, LittleBigPlanet 2, Heavy Rain, Trine, Resistance 3, Uncharted 3, God of War: Chains of Olympus, God of War: Ghost of Sparta, Trine 2, God of War: Ascension.

07-03-2009, 11:20 PM	#19
BluAddict Banned Member since:Jul 2009	That's a rental for sure

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