Would Gamer be a good blind buy? - Blu-ray Forum

dvdking21 · 10-17-2009, 05:29 PM

Well I know this movie has no release date yet for Blu-ray, and I haven't seen In theatres. Is It any good and would It be worth paying 27.99 for It?

Diesel · 10-17-2009, 05:31 PM

Worth $27.99?

No way. Of course, I wouldn't pay $27.99 for any movie.

I saw it in theaters, it was average. Not very great, not terrible.

I'd recommend renting it before buying.

vegeta88 · 10-17-2009, 05:59 PM

Looking at your collection, I would say you will probably like this movie. Though, as Diesel pointed out, the price is somewhat high for a blind buy ... or even a buy from those who really enjoyed it; I did but I won't buy it until the price is half that.

iori · 10-17-2009, 06:07 PM

I would netflix this one first.

wormraper · 10-17-2009, 07:09 PM

Rent this puppy first. It's awful

Idioteque... · 10-17-2009, 07:11 PM

Hell no. Go buy Running Man instead.

LordCrumb · 10-17-2009, 07:38 PM

there are so many of these 'should i blind buy' threads... everyones taste is different, why would you take someone elses advice instead of simply renting it, or even just download the movie trailer and make your own call?!

Lt. Aldo Raine · 10-17-2009, 10:01 PM

give it awhile after it comes out and then buy it, very shortly it will got down to atleast 22.99

QuasidodoJr · 10-18-2009, 12:05 AM

If you like the Crank films, you'll probably enjoy this. Same directors and writers.

Idioteque... · 10-18-2009, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by KaiGusto

there are so many of these 'should i blind buy' threads... everyones taste is different, why would you take someone elses advice instead of simply renting it, or even just download the movie trailer and make your own call?!

Because he'd like to hear the popular opinion. Sometimes I see a trailer for a movie and when I see it, I'm severely disappointed. It's better to get the popular opinion from people with some liability. That's why and maybe he's in the mood to buy a movie he does not own?

giaimom · 11-07-2009, 11:30 AM

It was a fun little action flick. It was very sleazy and violent which I happen to like. I don't know if I'd drop $27.99 on it...maybe $15-$20.

DetroitSportsFan · 11-07-2009, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Idioteque...

Go buy Running Man instead.

I wish I could.

Crimy · 11-07-2009, 01:52 PM

Sure why not, can't be any worse than Transformers 2.

danman227460 · 11-07-2009, 02:22 PM

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The movie had a good premise but they complete butchered the execution and there are SO many wrong scenes that I will never sit though it again. It should be thrown into the use for torture bin.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crimy

Sure why not, can't be any worse than Transformers 2.

davidthenikonuser · 11-14-2009, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dvdking21

Well I know this movie has no release date yet for Blu-ray, and I haven't seen In theatres. Is It any good and would It be worth paying 27.99 for It?

If you can get it for $20 then go for it. I thought it was a fun flick. If you liked Crank 1 & 2 then you should like Gamer as it's from the same guys.

LEHD · 11-14-2009, 10:57 PM

It was a fun movie but I won't buy it at that price $14.99 at best

Skynet · 11-23-2009, 11:42 AM

Loved it.The photograpy is awesome i think,many nice close ups just as Luc Besson does.And fantastic editing in the action (gaming)scenes.Whish there could be more of them.Butler is perfect for the role.
Out here in Norway the 2nd december ! (rent on the 25th)

mpstjohn · 11-23-2009, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by QuasidodoJr

If you like the Crank films, you'll probably enjoy this. Same directors and writers.

I'd think it has more to do with how you feel about Gerard Butler and Michael C. Hall. I didn't care for Crank 2 (at least the latter half of it) and thought Crank was just alright. I saw this because after watching Dexter I'm a big fan of Michael C. Hall and was happy to see Butler return to the action genre after chick flick crap like The Ugly Truth. Butler was good in this but Michael C. Hall was just great.

X400 · 11-23-2009, 01:25 PM

i enjoyed the movie, id give it a 7/10

it should be a treat for your HT

i h8 Michael Hall (h8 h8 h8 dexter) but i thought he was pretty good in this

PS3+HDDVD OWNER · 11-23-2009, 01:30 PM

Personally, i've learned from my blind buy experiences. After purchasing Crank 2 without seeing it first, i've sworn to myself to NEVER purchase a movie i haven't seen first. It's a recession man, redbox it for $1 and find out if you like it first. Way better option than spending $20-25 day of release and finding out its a steaming pile of crap!

10-17-2009, 05:29 PM	#1
dvdking21 Member Member since:Jul 2009 Blu-ray collection:244	Would Gamer be a good blind buy? Well I know this movie has no release date yet for Blu-ray, and I haven't seen In theatres. Is It any good and would It be worth paying 27.99 for It?

10-17-2009, 05:31 PM	#2
Diesel Entertainment Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:112 DVD collection:11 PS3 collection:6 Blu-ray reviews: 31 PS3 reviews:12 Trading Score:5	Worth $27.99? No way. Of course, I wouldn't pay $27.99 for any movie. I saw it in theaters, it was average. Not very great, not terrible. I'd recommend renting it before buying. Running ain't freedom I think I'm gonna get some KFC and watch some Star Wars! - jbig31 Let's look death in the face and say, "Whatever, man" - Hugo Reyes

10-17-2009, 05:59 PM	#3
vegeta88 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Sacramento, CA Blu-ray collection:320 DVD collection:114 PS3 collection:34 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	Looking at your collection, I would say you will probably like this movie. Though, as Diesel pointed out, the price is somewhat high for a blind buy ... or even a buy from those who really enjoyed it; I did but I won't buy it until the price is half that. Wolverine: I'm the best at what I do. Deadpool: And now I'm better at doing whatever it is Wolverine does! "In my youth I courted war." -Thor

10-17-2009, 07:09 PM	#5
wormraper Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Tucson Arizona Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:2062 PS3 collection:31 Trading Score:181	Rent this puppy first. It's awful My Trade/Sale/Want Thread

10-17-2009, 07:38 PM	#7
LordCrumb Moderator Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Location:New Zealand Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:960 DVD collection:97 Blu-ray reviews:12 Hardware reviews:1 Trading Score:25	there are so many of these 'should i blind buy' threads... everyones taste is different, why would you take someone elses advice instead of simply renting it, or even just download the movie trailer and make your own call?! WANTED: WWE & RAW Magazines - 2002,2003 and 2004

10-17-2009, 06:07 PM	#4
iori Power Member Member since:Apr 2009 Trading Score:2	I would netflix this one first.

10-17-2009, 07:11 PM	#6
Idioteque... Banned Member since:Sep 2009 Location:NJ Blu-ray collection:140	Hell no. Go buy Running Man instead.

10-17-2009, 10:01 PM	#8
Lt. Aldo Raine Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:T.O. Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:289 PS3 collection:11 Blu-ray reviews: 11 Hardware reviews:3	give it awhile after it comes out and then buy it, very shortly it will got down to atleast 22.99 382 BLUS TV: Sony KDS 55A2020 Receiver: Yamaha HTR 6063 Speakers: x3 Boston Acoustics CS 26, x2 Energy C-200, x2 PA HDS10 Subs Sources: Panasonic BDP 65, 120gb PS3 slim, Toshiba 1080p DVD, Bell HD SAT Protection: Monster HDP 1800 EVIL TROY AND EVIL ABED! CRUEL, CRUEL CRUEL CRUEL!

10-18-2009, 12:05 AM	#9
QuasidodoJr Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Cincinnati, OH Blu-ray collection:765 DVD collection:147 PS3 collection:28 Trading Score:15	If you like the Crank films, you'll probably enjoy this. Same directors and writers. My Blu-Ray Collection

11-07-2009, 11:30 AM	#11
giaimom Active Member Member since:Sep 2009 Location:North Carolina Blu-ray collection:326 Blu-ray reviews:8 PS3 reviews:1	It was a fun little action flick. It was very sleazy and violent which I happen to like. I don't know if I'd drop $27.99 on it...maybe $15-$20.

11-07-2009, 01:52 PM	#13
Crimy Member Member since:Jan 2009	Sure why not, can't be any worse than Transformers 2.

11-14-2009, 10:57 PM	#16
LEHD Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:231 Blu-ray reviews:13	It was a fun movie but I won't buy it at that price $14.99 at best

11-23-2009, 11:42 AM	#17
Skynet Active Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Oslo,Norway Home Theater Gallery:44 Blu-ray collection:752 PS3 collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:15	Loved it.The photograpy is awesome i think,many nice close ups just as Luc Besson does.And fantastic editing in the action (gaming)scenes.Whish there could be more of them.Butler is perfect for the role. Out here in Norway the 2nd december ! (rent on the 25th) My Blu-rays Last edited by Skynet; 11-23-2009 at 11:44 AM.

11-23-2009, 01:25 PM	#19
X400 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Vancouver Blu-ray collection:328 PS3 collection:27 Blu-ray reviews:40 Trading Score:20	i enjoyed the movie, id give it a 7/10 it should be a treat for your HT i h8 Michael Hall (h8 h8 h8 dexter) but i thought he was pretty good in this

11-23-2009, 01:30 PM	#20
PS3+HDDVD OWNER Special Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Chicago Trading Score:12	Personally, i've learned from my blind buy experiences. After purchasing Crank 2 without seeing it first, i've sworn to myself to NEVER purchase a movie i haven't seen first. It's a recession man, redbox it for $1 and find out if you like it first. Way better option than spending $20-25 day of release and finding out its a steaming pile of crap! Samsung PN50A460 (720P PLASMA) Toshiba 42HL67 (720P LCD) LG BD530, Harmony 1000 - Modded Wii, 320 Gig PS3, Toshiba HD-A3 Blu ray movies: 176HD DVD movies: 19 Onkyo 605, Monitor 50's, CS2, T15's

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