88 Minutes - Blu-ray Forum

jca998 · 08-27-2008, 03:51 AM

Anybody seen it?

Care to share your thoughts?

Just finished seeing it, its filled with a bunch of known actors and Al Pacino, to say the least. i really enjoyed it. Lots of plot twists, keeps you on your toes.

Does anybody know the specifics for its Blu ray release, really looking forward to getting it and hope the transfer is A+.

Thanks

bganga · 08-27-2008, 04:50 AM

I saw this film when it was in the theaters. I thought that it was decent entertainment, though I wouldn't buy it on disc to watch again. I consider myself a Pacino fan, which probably kept my interest higher than it might have otherwise been.

I recall people being really negative on it when it first came out. Sorry, I don't know any blu-ray details.

gamer4eva · 08-27-2008, 05:02 AM

dont know abt blu details but it was alright a good movie but nothing great B-

Zyclone · 08-27-2008, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by gamer4eva

dont know abt blu details but it was alright a good movie but nothing great B-

agreeing with gamer i liked it , good cast , interesting story but it was'nt really anything new , but worth a rental at least.

broganreynik · 08-27-2008, 05:53 AM

It was good just because of Pacino. His attitude was great. Otherwise a pretty by the numbers thriller.

xtop · 01-09-2009, 05:49 PM

just got around to seeing this movie, wasn't worth starting a new thread for obviously.

but tell me..everyone knew the ending from the first 5 min right? sheesh it couldn't have been any more predictable

owa · 01-09-2009, 05:57 PM

I liked it and thought the blu-ray looked pretty good. Not demo material though.

Crim122 · 01-09-2009, 06:05 PM

Pacino is my favorite actor, but I have yet to see this or Righteous Kill due to how horribly they did.

But I am gonna rent them this weekend!

ckent22 · 01-10-2009, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Crim122

Pacino is my favorite actor, but I have yet to see this or Righteous Kill due to how horribly they did.

But I am gonna rent them this weekend!

I own this on Blu and while it's not an Oscar winner by any means. It's entertaining and a decent film to say the least. I think critics were way to harsh on it. But, I will admit my biggest problems with it were Pacino's hair. I remember critics saying they should change the name to "88 minutes of Pacino's Hair" and it's true. His hair was out of control. In addition to that, the title in and of itself simply suggests its a movie and everything works out in 88 Minutes which is kinda hoaky. I enjoyed it for what it was. It's got its faults as do most films.

Righteous Kill is better in my opinion, but it seems like Pacino is losing his touch late in his career. He's been off his game.

thegame · 01-10-2009, 06:15 PM

one of those movies that u can only watch once after that u'll regret watching it.

PS3+HDDVD OWNER · 01-10-2009, 06:35 PM

Personally, i thought 88 minutes was pretty damn bad. It was on the same level of bad as Righteous Kill. Terrible movie, imo. And thats very disapointing to say, cuz im a huge Pacino fan as well as Deniro...

Crim122 · 01-10-2009, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ckent22

Righteous Kill is better in my opinion, but it seems like Pacino is losing his touch late in his career. He's been off his game.

The way I see it is that both of them have been in so much that they can now relax and pick stupid "fun" movies to be in.

ckent22 · 01-10-2009, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Crim122

The way I see it is that both of them have been in so much that they can now relax and pick stupid "fun" movies to be in.

Well I definitely liked the team up with Pacino and DeNiro again, but I prefer them in Heat better. I wish they'd pick roles that were worthy of their talents.

PoLskA · 01-10-2009, 07:02 PM

was not a fan of this movie...

GOAT · 01-10-2009, 07:11 PM

just like Righteous Kill I felt this was very mediocre... a 5/10, **, C... however you grade things... comeone Al one more real good movie before the end?

Crim122 · 01-10-2009, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ckent22

Well I definitely liked the team up with Pacino and DeNiro again, but I prefer them in Heat better. I wish they'd pick roles that were worthy of their talents.

That 5 minutes where they share coffee in HEAT is one of my favorite scenes of all time.

shadow72 · 01-10-2009, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ckent22

I own this on Blu and while it's not an Oscar winner by any means. It's entertaining and a decent film to say the least. I think critics were way to harsh on it. But, I will admit my biggest problems with it were Pacino's hair. I remember critics saying they should change the name to "88 minutes of Pacino's Hair" and it's true. His hair was out of control. In addition to that, the title in and of itself simply suggests its a movie and everything works out in 88 Minutes which is kinda hoaky. I enjoyed it for what it was. It's got its faults as do most films.

Righteous Kill is better in my opinion, but it seems like Pacino is losing his touch late in his career. He's been off his game.

I do not feel he his losing his touch. An actor can only do so much with a crapy script. I think he did a great job on 88 Minutes and Righteous Kill even though the story for both was, well... they stunk.

Gamma_Winstead · 01-10-2009, 08:44 PM

I see why Pacino chose to do 88 Minutes. I could have been good. Just a VERY lackluster script, some poor directorial choices along with horrendous supporting actors.

Righteous Kill was ok. VERY mediocre. I think it was trashed even harder then it should have been because De Niro AND Pacino were in it.

coolmilo · 01-10-2009, 09:04 PM

Is 88 minutes 87 minutes too long?

ckent22 · 01-10-2009, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by shadow72

I do not feel he his losing his touch. An actor can only do so much with a crapy script. I think he did a great job on 88 Minutes and Righteous Kill even though the story for both was, well... they stunk.

Some great actors pass on a lousy script. He did what he could. But sometimes, you just gotta pass.

08-27-2008, 03:51 AM	#1
jca998 Member Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:3	88 Minutes Anybody seen it? Care to share your thoughts? Just finished seeing it, its filled with a bunch of known actors and Al Pacino, to say the least. i really enjoyed it. Lots of plot twists, keeps you on your toes. Does anybody know the specifics for its Blu ray release, really looking forward to getting it and hope the transfer is A+. Thanks

08-27-2008, 05:02 AM	#3
gamer4eva Special Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Sydney, Australia Blu-ray collection:64 Blu-ray reviews:18	dont know abt blu details but it was alright a good movie but nothing great B- My List 40" bravia 500GB PS3 PSN ID XxIshanrulzzxX Most Wanted Games 2009/10 Mafia 2, Bioshock 2, Heavy Rain, God Of War 3, Dead Rising 2, Most Played Games Uncharted 2, FIFA 10

08-27-2008, 05:53 AM	#5
broganreynik Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Nebraska Home Theater Gallery:30 Blu-ray collection:860 DVD collection:92 PS3 collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:9	It was good just because of Pacino. His attitude was great. Otherwise a pretty by the numbers thriller. Most Wanted on Blu: The Human Condition Serpico McCabe and Mrs. Miller Judgment at Nuremberg Scarecrow Le Samouraï Arsenic and Old Lace Vanilla Sky Matchstick Men Solaris (2002) Requiem for a Heavyweight Man in the Shadow Bad Company (1972) The Friends of Eddie Coyle Return to Snowy River The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou Narc Before Sunrise/Sunset Shoot the Piano Player Me and Orson Welles

01-09-2009, 05:57 PM	#7
owa Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 96	I liked it and thought the blu-ray looked pretty good. Not demo material though. Blu-ray Collection

01-10-2009, 06:35 PM	#11
PS3+HDDVD OWNER Special Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Chicago Trading Score:12	Personally, i thought 88 minutes was pretty damn bad. It was on the same level of bad as Righteous Kill. Terrible movie, imo. And thats very disapointing to say, cuz im a huge Pacino fan as well as Deniro... 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

08-27-2008, 04:50 AM	#2
bganga Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Nutley, NJ	I saw this film when it was in the theaters. I thought that it was decent entertainment, though I wouldn't buy it on disc to watch again. I consider myself a Pacino fan, which probably kept my interest higher than it might have otherwise been. I recall people being really negative on it when it first came out. Sorry, I don't know any blu-ray details.

01-09-2009, 05:49 PM	#6
xtop Blu-ray Baron Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:3	just got around to seeing this movie, wasn't worth starting a new thread for obviously. but tell me..everyone knew the ending from the first 5 min right? sheesh it couldn't have been any more predictable

01-09-2009, 06:05 PM	#8
Crim122 Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Charlotte, NC Blu-ray collection:27 Blu-ray reviews:1	Pacino is my favorite actor, but I have yet to see this or Righteous Kill due to how horribly they did. But I am gonna rent them this weekend!

01-10-2009, 06:15 PM	#10
thegame Active Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Toronto Blu-ray collection:273 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:13	one of those movies that u can only watch once after that u'll regret watching it.

01-10-2009, 07:02 PM	#14
PoLskA Special Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Detroit, MI Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:749 DVD collection:96 PS3 collection:17 Blu-ray reviews:1	was not a fan of this movie... <--Hayden Panettiere licking the Stanley Cup... not me... Lets Go RED WINGS!!! Buying Blu since December 2007! 40" Sony Bravia 1080p LCD / 80GB PS3 65" Sharp Aquos 1080p LCD / 250GB PS3 724 Blu Ray movies owned / 17 PS3 games owned 93 DVD movies owned / 25 PS2 Games owned / 25 PSX Games owned My Blu Ray Collection / RIP: DVDSpot (10/15/08)

01-10-2009, 07:11 PM	#15
GOAT Banned Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Maine Blu-ray collection:112 Blu-ray reviews:10 Trading Score:53	just like Righteous Kill I felt this was very mediocre... a 5/10, **, C... however you grade things... comeone Al one more real good movie before the end?

01-10-2009, 08:44 PM	#18
Gamma_Winstead Banned Member since:Jul 2007 Location:The Arctic circle Blu-ray collection:547 PS3 collection:49 Blu-ray reviews: 35 PS3 reviews:3 Trading Score:3	I see why Pacino chose to do 88 Minutes. I could have been good. Just a VERY lackluster script, some poor directorial choices along with horrendous supporting actors. Righteous Kill was ok. VERY mediocre. I think it was trashed even harder then it should have been because De Niro AND Pacino were in it.

01-10-2009, 09:04 PM	#19
coolmilo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Silicon Valley Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:2	Is 88 minutes 87 minutes too long? *"There's No Charge for Awesomeness - Po"*

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