Best boxset for college student - Blu-ray Forum

watsonjones · 04-02-2009, 10:33 PM

Hello all. I'm in a dilemma as a college student on a budget. I've been researching the various prices that Amazon has had for The Godfather Collection (currently at $53.99) and for Band of Brothers ($53.99).

Here are the facts:

I have never seen either one (only bits and pieces of each Godfather when it's on cable. I refuse to watch it all the way through, since it's five hours with commercials) I would love to have both, but that's not really financially feasible at this point. Also, I've noticed that the price for the Godfather has dropped this week (although I searched for previous prices and found that it was once 49 a few weeks back. FML) Obviously both have gotten awesome reviews, but which would be the better buy at this point and time? Is either title susceptible to future price drops? Would hate to buy now and learn a month later that it's way cheaper.

I appreciate any feedback

Dirk504 · 04-02-2009, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watsonjones

Hello all. I'm in a dilemma as a college student on a budget. I've been researching the various prices that Amazon has had for The Godfather Collection (currently at $53.99) and for Band of Brothers ($53.99).

Here are the facts:

I have never seen either one (only bits and pieces of each Godfather when it's on cable. I refuse to watch it all the way through, since it's five hours with commercials) I would love to have both, but that's not really financially feasible at this point. Also, I've noticed that the price for the Godfather has dropped this week (although I searched for previous prices and found that it was once 49 a few weeks back. FML) Obviously both have gotten awesome reviews, but which would be the better buy at this point and time? Is either title susceptible to future price drops? Would hate to buy now and learn a month later that it's way cheaper.

I appreciate any feedback

I guess if I had to choose between those, I'd pick the Godfather. I don't know if you're into vampire movies, but the Underworld trilogy is getting released next month. Amazon has it for $56.99

http://www.amazon.com/Underworld-Tri...8711808&sr=8-1

JimSD · 04-02-2009, 11:12 PM

If I had to choose between the 2 I'd get Band of Brothers. I find it more rewatchable and the 1 hour episodes are much easier to find time for. The PiP commentary on Band of Brothers is also very good and another way to get even more value out of the set.

rlf3911 · 04-02-2009, 11:19 PM

Get them both from here for cheaper if you dont mind used.

http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread....ight=godfather

http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread....=band+brothers

If I had to pick one... Die Hard boxset before either, but then Band of Brothers for replay value. Godfather is awesome, but just not the best for watching over and over.

MarkG · 04-02-2009, 11:23 PM

I'd go for the Godfather. My favorite movies of all time.

If you have a little extra $$$, you can get them both used at a cheaper price per set.

PH3AR · 04-02-2009, 11:24 PM

If you like cars, maybe the Fast & The Furious Trilogy?

watsonjones · 04-03-2009, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by JimSD

If I had to choose between the 2 I'd get Band of Brothers. I find it more rewatchable and the 1 hour episodes are much easier to find time for. The PiP commentary on Band of Brothers is also very good and another way to get even more value out of the set.

Yeah I figured as much. However, the historical significance of The Godfather pulls me in (plus the fact I've never seen it). Band of Brothers seems way cool though from what I've read.

online365daysayear · 04-03-2009, 01:16 AM

I have both the Godfather box set and the Band of Brothers set. I would watch Band of Brothers more and recommend it over the Godfater, but both are incredible in different ways.

HD 335 · 04-03-2009, 01:28 AM

I'd go with BoB instead of Godfather, plus this seller in the exchange forum has it for $37 shipped
http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread....=band+brothers

WyldeMan45 · 04-03-2009, 01:33 AM

I own both but The Godfather is the #1 Blu-Ray recommendation I give everybody. I've watched mine at least twice a month since it came out.

Hep · 04-03-2009, 01:59 AM

Really tough call; I own both, and although the Godfather is a brilliant BD set, I would have to recommend BoB based on overall value. You really can't lose either way.

richieb1971 · 04-03-2009, 12:17 PM

Depends if your watching it at college or not. If so, go with the longest run time.

Beta Man · 04-03-2009, 12:29 PM

The Godfather..... hands down!

Best trilogy of all time...... besides.... the young college coeds would love to watch it with you

Band of Brothers was really good..... but I think The Godfather has MUCH more re-watchability.....

I've probably seen the 1st film 40-50 times..... throughout the years (on various formats obviously) and the 2nd/3rd not far behind that.....

Meeklo · 04-03-2009, 04:31 PM

For a college student? I'd recommend the Girls Gone Wild boxset.....if there is one.

sfmarine · 04-03-2009, 05:02 PM

Godfather is a masterpiece and should be watched by everyone. They're both worthy of being in everyone's collection imo.

Brad1963 · 04-03-2009, 05:24 PM

The Bourne Collection

JJ · 04-03-2009, 05:25 PM

Band of Brothers. Come on - 10 hours of film??

drtre81 · 04-03-2009, 06:02 PM

bourne trilogy.

blujacket · 04-03-2009, 06:53 PM

Band of Brothers

Cisco in HD · 04-03-2009, 07:17 PM

Band of Brothers. There are some episodes you'll watch over and over. One of the best PQ/AQ blus out there.

04-02-2009, 11:19 PM	#4
rlf3911 Senior Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Mansfield, TX Blu-ray collection:247 Trading Score:3	Get them both from here for cheaper if you dont mind used. http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread....ight=godfather http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread....=band+brothers If I had to pick one... Die Hard boxset before either, but then Band of Brothers for replay value. Godfather is awesome, but just not the best for watching over and over. Sony 55NX810 1080p LED LCD Onkyo TX-SR805B APC H15 Polk RTi8:FL, FR, SL, SR. Center: CSi5. Sub: PSW10 Sony PS3 Slim 120GB Gamertag: feestr Blu-rays: 225+ PS3 Games: 2

04-02-2009, 11:24 PM	#6
PH3AR Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Dover, Pennsylvania PSN:WORKINtheCORNER Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:250 PS3 collection:31 Blu-ray reviews:2	If you like cars, maybe the Fast & The Furious Trilogy? Last Blu-ray Watched:The Expendables 2 (PQ 4.5/5, AQ 5/5, MOVIE 4/5) Last Blu-ray(s) Bought: Complete Diehard Collection, Grindhouse, and Underworld Most Wanted Blus:1941 and Bad Boys II My Home Theater Thread \| PS3 Games \| PSN Profile "oh wait... time to check in on a random Beef-Jerky or 50 Year Old Hot Actress thread"-Beta Man "Just wait till I start talking about my juicebar adventures.."-Moefiz "well, i have the best of both worlds. i'm married to my HT"-Sussudio

04-03-2009, 01:28 AM	#9
HD 335 Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Northern California Home Theater Gallery:23 Blu-ray collection:860 PS3 collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:114	I'd go with BoB instead of Godfather, plus this seller in the exchange forum has it for $37 shipped http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread....=band+brothers Elite PRO70X5FD \| Samsung LN52A750 Sony PS3 250GB Slim + LG BH200 \| Toshiba XA2 + Sony PS3 160GB Slim

04-03-2009, 01:59 AM	#11
Hep Power Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:33 Blu-ray collection:662 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:17	Really tough call; I own both, and although the Godfather is a brilliant BD set, I would have to recommend BoB based on overall value. You really can't lose either way. A dreamer is one who can only find his way by moonlight, and his punishment is that he sees the dawn before the rest of the world. ~ Oscar Wilde

04-03-2009, 04:31 PM	#14
Meeklo Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2008 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:681 DVD collection:3 Blu-ray reviews:28 Trading Score:25	For a college student? I'd recommend the Girls Gone Wild boxset.....if there is one. ....and so says the Meeklo

04-02-2009, 10:33 PM	#1
watsonjones Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Georgia Blu-ray collection:26 Trading Score:4	Best boxset for college student Hello all. I'm in a dilemma as a college student on a budget. I've been researching the various prices that Amazon has had for The Godfather Collection (currently at $53.99) and for Band of Brothers ($53.99). Here are the facts: I have never seen either one (only bits and pieces of each Godfather when it's on cable. I refuse to watch it all the way through, since it's five hours with commercials) I would love to have both, but that's not really financially feasible at this point. Also, I've noticed that the price for the Godfather has dropped this week (although I searched for previous prices and found that it was once 49 a few weeks back. FML) Obviously both have gotten awesome reviews, but which would be the better buy at this point and time? Is either title susceptible to future price drops? Would hate to buy now and learn a month later that it's way cheaper. I appreciate any feedback

04-02-2009, 11:12 PM	#3
JimSD Expert Member Member since:Sep 2007 Blu-ray collection:96	If I had to choose between the 2 I'd get Band of Brothers. I find it more rewatchable and the 1 hour episodes are much easier to find time for. The PiP commentary on Band of Brothers is also very good and another way to get even more value out of the set.

04-02-2009, 11:23 PM	#5
MarkG Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Lake Tahoe/ SF Bay Blu-ray collection:157 Trading Score:100	I'd go for the Godfather. My favorite movies of all time. If you have a little extra $$$, you can get them both used at a cheaper price per set.

04-03-2009, 01:16 AM	#8
online365daysayear Expert Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Newtown, PA Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:731 Trading Score:2	I have both the Godfather box set and the Band of Brothers set. I would watch Band of Brothers more and recommend it over the Godfater, but both are incredible in different ways.

04-03-2009, 01:33 AM	#10
WyldeMan45 Banned Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Western Washington Blu-ray collection:49 Trading Score:15	I own both but The Godfather is the #1 Blu-Ray recommendation I give everybody. I've watched mine at least twice a month since it came out.

04-03-2009, 12:17 PM	#12
richieb1971 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:467 PS3 collection:11 Trading Score:14	Depends if your watching it at college or not. If so, go with the longest run time.

04-03-2009, 05:02 PM	#15
sfmarine Blu-ray Champion Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Swan Station aDdIcTeD 2 LOST PSN:U5MC51473 Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:673 DVD collection:6 PS3 collection:12 Blu-ray reviews:6 PS3 reviews:1 Trading Score:32	Godfather is a masterpiece and should be watched by everyone. They're both worthy of being in everyone's collection imo. *"Gentlemen, you can't fight in here! This is the War Room!" -- President Merkin Muffley/Dr. Strangelove* 55" VIZIO 3D Razor LED M3D550KD Onkyo TX-NR616 7.2/ Pioneer Center SP-C21 Panasonic DMP-BDT210 3D Blu-ray ~ LG BD 370~ PS3 ~ FAT DIRECTV HR34 Genie

04-03-2009, 05:24 PM	#16
Brad1963 Power Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:West Hollywood, CA. Blu-ray collection:912 DVD collection:167	The Bourne Collection

04-03-2009, 05:25 PM	#17
JJ Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:115 Blu-ray collection:397 PS3 collection:24 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:49	Band of Brothers. Come on - 10 hours of film?? ███ ♠ - I didn't say that. Lee Majors did. ================ Sonus Faber - Pioneer Elite - Epik - Emotiva - Sony Orbis non Sufficit

04-03-2009, 06:02 PM	#18
drtre81 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2009 Blu-ray collection:110 PS3 collection:26	bourne trilogy.

04-03-2009, 06:53 PM	#19
blujacket Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Dayton,Ohio Blu-ray collection:535	Band of Brothers

04-03-2009, 07:17 PM	#20
Cisco in HD Senior Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:West Palm Beach, FL Trading Score:3	Band of Brothers. There are some episodes you'll watch over and over. One of the best PQ/AQ blus out there. Sony 55" EX710 Directv HR 20 Sony PS3 60GB - Blu-ray player Xbox 360 60GB Denon 1909 AVR Aperion Audio speakers: 5T Fronts 5C Center 4B Surrounds Bravus 8D Xbox 360 GT: MENTALYCHALNGED Currently playing: ?? (360) All controlled by Harmony One

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