Should i buy total recall? - Blu-ray Forum

Lt. Aldo Raine · 03-03-2010, 03:20 PM

ok so im a big arnold fan, and i like this movie, i wana collect all his movies on blu ray, but ive heard terrible things about this blu ray, and then some say its ok and worth a cheap price. i can get it for 9.99 can. so should i buy it? is it worth it?
another question, should i wait? do u think they will do a remaster or anything? or is this the best the film will look because of its source and stuff?
thanx

PurpleJesus74 · 03-03-2010, 03:24 PM

I vote no,i'm a big fan too,but it was an early blu ray release,and doesnt look great.Plus it does not have lossless audio.The Running Man on the other hand they did a pretty good job.Hopefully it will get re-released at some point.Just my 2 cents.

P@t_Mtl · 03-03-2010, 03:27 PM

You said you are a fan, if you are go for it

sfmarine · 03-03-2010, 03:29 PM

I got it for $7.99...I think it was worth it. I never owned the DVD.

Filmmaker · 03-03-2010, 03:33 PM

Don't buy it--there's a 20th Anniversary Edition coming (at least in the UK, but likely the U.S., too) in June. The current version has crappy video quality and no bonus features. It's pointless.

DetroitSportsFan · 03-03-2010, 03:33 PM

Pass and get the UK release...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Total-Recall...7633932&sr=1-1

Teabaggins · 03-03-2010, 03:33 PM

buy 3 copies!

MaCruz · 03-03-2010, 03:35 PM

For under $10 bucks. That's a no brainer.

sfmarine · 03-03-2010, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by MaCruz

For under $10 bucks. That's a no brainer.

Definitely but then again it may be worth it to hold off until the anniversary edition. It may even come with a slipcover.

aggienader08 · 03-03-2010, 03:41 PM

First off, I love this film. Its one of my favorite Arnold movies. And no, the picture quality doesn't suck at all. It is disappointing that there's no lossless track, but whatever.

Do what you want. It certainly looks better than the DVD. The only problem is that for some reason the BD release sort of makes the film look outdated with its contrasts and colors and such.

MaCruz · 03-03-2010, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by sfmarine

Definitely but then again it may be worth it to hold off until the anniversary edition. It may even come with a slipcover.

You and those damn slip covers.

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Chordata · 03-03-2010, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Teabaggins

buy 3 copies!

Dude, that's not even an option, and no one should buy less than 4.

[On topic, I haven't bought because of the bad reviews here. BEWARE!]

Lt. Aldo Raine · 03-03-2010, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sfmarine

Definitely but then again it may be worth it to hold off until the anniversary edition. It may even come with a slipcover.

yea i think im jus gona buy it
for 10 u really cant go wrong, and if a new version comes out then i kno i got this one for cheap and i can then trade it in for $8 at BBV

how much is the UK version in Can $$? i dont have a credit card but if its worth the price then i could get my friend to import it

Fighter · 03-03-2010, 04:18 PM

Yeah...buy it (if you're a fan)...it doesn't look as bad as everyone is crying about. Excellent film

DetroitSportsFan · 03-03-2010, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by iceman_mw21

how much is the UK version in Can $$? i dont have a credit card but if its worth the price then i could get my friend to import it

$10.89 + shipping.

Mr. J · 03-03-2010, 04:25 PM

what you should do is think about either buying it or not.....thats what you should do.

MCT · 03-03-2010, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

Pass and get the UK release...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Total-Recall...7633932&sr=1-1

listen to this man. I owned the US release, wasn't too pleased with the PQ. Sold it off, got the UK version, and it's definitely a noticeable upgrade. Spend a few extra bucks and get this one. I can't imagine this movie looking much better.

Filmmaker · 03-03-2010, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by aggienader08

And no, the picture quality doesn't suck at all.

You obviously haven't compared it the the UK BD because the U.S. BD's video quality sucks haaaaard next to it.

richieb1971 · 03-03-2010, 05:09 PM

I would wait for the UK remastered edition. It has all the DVD extras apparently and if optimum can enhance or even match the current UK version its going to be the one to get. Just hoping its region free for you US guys. I have a sneaky feeling it will have extras in 50hz though.. Tough choice. At the moment the UK edition currently available is your best bet. I watched it about 3 weeks ago and it looks great on UK version.

sasquatch · 03-03-2010, 05:11 PM

No! It was the worst movie ever made next to Kindergarten Cop.

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03-03-2010, 03:20 PM	#1
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:13 Blu-ray reviews: 11 Hardware reviews:3	Should i buy total recall? ok so im a big arnold fan, and i like this movie, i wana collect all his movies on blu ray, but ive heard terrible things about this blu ray, and then some say its ok and worth a cheap price. i can get it for 9.99 can. so should i buy it? is it worth it? another question, should i wait? do u think they will do a remaster or anything? or is this the best the film will look because of its source and stuff? thanx 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!

03-03-2010, 03:24 PM	#2
PurpleJesus74 Special Member Member since:Mar 2009 Location:KC,MO. Home Theater Gallery:77 Blu-ray collection:242 PS3 collection:23 Trading Score:1	I vote no,i'm a big fan too,but it was an early blu ray release,and doesnt look great.Plus it does not have lossless audio.The Running Man on the other hand they did a pretty good job.Hopefully it will get re-released at some point.Just my 2 cents. Basement ''mancave'' setup : Sanyo PLV-1080HD Projector,Focupix 100'' manual screen,APC-H10,Onkyo 805,Emotiva XPA-3,PS- 3 slim, Polk Rti-12, Polk CS2,Polk Monitor 60(rears),PSA XV-15 Emotiva Utra Sub 12 Living room setup: Panasonic TC-60PU54 ''60 Plasma,Onkyo 705, PS- 3 80GB(MGS4 Bundle edition)w/ upgraded 500 gb HD,Eosone RSF1000 tower speakers, Polk Fxi-5,Polk Csi-25 PSN ID: ADAPPJ28

03-03-2010, 03:27 PM	#3
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03-03-2010, 03:29 PM	#4
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03-03-2010, 03:33 PM	#5
Filmmaker Power Member Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Tulsa, OK (but don't hold it against me!) Blu-ray collection:788 DVD collection:558 Trading Score:1	Don't buy it--there's a 20th Anniversary Edition coming (at least in the UK, but likely the U.S., too) in June. The current version has crappy video quality and no bonus features. It's pointless.

03-03-2010, 03:33 PM	#6
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Detroit, MI Blu-ray collection:1532 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:2	Pass and get the UK release... http://www.amazon.co.uk/Total-Recall...7633932&sr=1-1

03-03-2010, 03:33 PM	#7
Teabaggins Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2008	buy 3 copies!

03-03-2010, 03:35 PM	#8
MaCruz Community Gaming Moderator Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Jacksonville, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 Blu-ray collection:458 DVD collection:17 PS3 collection:10 Blu-ray reviews: 23 PS3 reviews:5 Hardware reviews:10 Trading Score:68	For under $10 bucks. That's a no brainer. *Madden 2013 Online NON-SIM* 3rd Annual Prize League Blu-ray.com PS3 Community Gaming** Blu-ray.com Sports & Fantasy Leagues Blu-ray.com General Chat Blu-ray.com Digital Movies Blu-ray.com Hot Deals MaCruz's 7.2 HT Setup

03-03-2010, 03:41 PM	#10
aggienader08 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Fort Worth, TX Home Theater Gallery:24 Blu-ray collection:557 PS3 collection:14 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Hardware reviews:4	First off, I love this film. Its one of my favorite Arnold movies. And no, the picture quality doesn't suck at all. It is disappointing that there's no lossless track, but whatever. Do what you want. It certainly looks better than the DVD. The only problem is that for some reason the BD release sort of makes the film look outdated with its contrasts and colors and such. Samsung PN51D7000 3D Plasma Marantz SR7002 7.1 A/V Receiver Marantz MM9000 Power Amp JBL Studio L Series: LC2 4-way Center Channel L820s 4-way Fronts L810s Surrounds PS3 250GB "slim"/Xbox 360 250GB/Wii

03-03-2010, 04:18 PM	#14
Fighter Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2009 Location:☣☣☣☣☣ Blu-ray collection:14	Yeah...buy it (if you're a fan)...it doesn't look as bad as everyone is crying about. Excellent film - - - Breaking Bad - - -

03-03-2010, 04:25 PM	#16
Mr. J Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:On One Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:347 PS3 collection:21 Blu-ray reviews: 4 PS3 reviews:11 Trading Score:152	what you should do is think about either buying it or not.....thats what you should do. 3D TV: Panasonic Viera 55" 3D Full HD Plasma TCP55ST50 / 3D Receiver: Pioneer VSX-821 / 3D BD Player: Sony PS3 Slim Front Towers: polkaudio T90e / Center: polkaudio CS10 / Surround: polkaudio Monitor 30s Subwoofer: polkaudio PSW110 *Angelina Jolie = My Life*

03-03-2010, 05:09 PM	#19
richieb1971 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:466 PS3 collection:11 Trading Score:14	I would wait for the UK remastered edition. It has all the DVD extras apparently and if optimum can enhance or even match the current UK version its going to be the one to get. Just hoping its region free for you US guys. I have a sneaky feeling it will have extras in 50hz though.. Tough choice. At the moment the UK edition currently available is your best bet. I watched it about 3 weeks ago and it looks great on UK version.

03-03-2010, 05:11 PM	#20
sasquatch Active Member Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Pennsylvania Blu-ray collection:25 Blu-ray reviews:2	No! It was the worst movie ever made next to Kindergarten Cop.

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