Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (2012) - Blu-ray Forum

Leonidas King · 08-23-2012, 01:13 AM

Universal Pictures Home Entertainment and Focus Features plans to bring the Steve Carell and Keira Knightley drama/comedy late October.

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Veronica Mars · 08-23-2012, 01:17 AM

Wow, October is going to be just as expensive as September. Really want this, but the way releases are shaping up, early November would have worked better for my wallet.

Hawkguy · 08-23-2012, 01:19 AM

I'll wait on this. It wasn't bad, it wasn't great...I'd still like to see it again though. It's strange... it's a comedy but the drama in it is better than the comedy is.

Ned Schneebly · 08-23-2012, 01:28 AM

did this come out theatrically?

ChristmasFnatic · 08-23-2012, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Ned Schneebly

did this come out theatrically?

This. Havent noticed it. lol

Mandalorian · 08-23-2012, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ChristmasFnatic

This. Havent noticed it. lol

Typical indie limited release (I believe). Came and went.

I actually think I'll pass on this one. I liked it, it was touching. More likable as a drama than a comedy. I know I'll see it again at some point, but not frequently enough to own.

Leonidas King · 08-23-2012, 01:28 AM

I was always interested in watching this but never actually came to any theaters by me, if it did I know it didn't last longer than a week. The concept behind it seems interesting though.

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Originally Posted by Ned Schneebly

did this come out theatrically?

Yes it did.

Jennifer Lawrence Fan · 08-23-2012, 04:43 PM

I'll probably pick this one up. I liked it when I saw it in theaters. I'm sure I know this movie isn' for everyone. Meaning they thought it be more funnier

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The New Fury · 08-31-2012, 03:01 AM

My theatre was only half full on opening night for this, but it ended up being a surprisingly dark and touching dramedy. The first half is more comedy and the second more drama filled, but there are still bits and pieces of each in each half. More than likely a day 1 buy for me.

Livelong420 · 09-10-2012, 04:40 AM

I saw this as well and I can fully recommend this to anyone on the fence.

prozacnation1978 · 09-10-2012, 04:57 AM

Saw this I liked it. On the fence to buy it since I am
Already planning one getting ruby sparks and
Celeste and Jesse forever.

Neomic · 10-10-2012, 11:58 PM

Just watched this at a friends house (I'm sure you can figure out how he got it), and I can back up that it was pretty good as well. I'll likely pick it up at some point. Great little indie flick.

willbfree · 01-23-2017, 01:07 AM

Just saw this on Netflix, and while it was certainly decent, I can't say that it was better than the Canadian movie that inspired it, Last Night by Don McKellar. That one is only available on iTunes Canada for some reason... I've got a pan and scan DVD of it and would absolutely want to watch it again now, to see again how these two different filmmakers told the same story.

Regarding Seeking a Friend, I too wish the end had been different.

BigOkie · 02-25-2017, 11:36 PM

I didn't really blind buy this, as I had seen it two or three times before on the premium channels, but for whatever reason this last viewing made me want to buy it. Great movie, and I'm a huge fan of Steve Carell for sure, but his acting chops sure have shined as of late in movies like this one, Dan in Real Life and Dreamcatcher. It also changed my mind about Keira as I'd really only seen her in a couple of movies (mainly the PotC series). She's simply stunning in this.

There are three scenes in this movie that are so powerful for me.

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Having Martin Sheen in this was pleasant surprise.

bladerunner6 · 06-04-2020, 05:27 PM

I picked this up as a blind buy for $1 at Dollar Tree.

I was very pleased by this. Nice to see SC in a more understated piece of comedic acting. KK was charming and of course pretty.

Nice message at the end.

The beach scene was also very tranquil and satisfying for me.

08-23-2012, 01:13 AM	#1
Leonidas King Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Sparta, Laconia - GRC Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:657 Blu-ray collection:2628 Blu-ray reviews: 34 Trading Score:250	Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (2012) *Universal Pictures Home Entertainment* and *Focus Features* plans to bring the Steve Carell and Keira Knightley drama/comedy late October. Preorder Last edited by Scottie; 02-26-2017 at 12:53 AM.

08-31-2012, 03:01 AM	#9
The New Fury Member Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Twin Cities, MN Blu-ray collection:70	My theatre was only half full on opening night for this, but it ended up being a surprisingly dark and touching dramedy. The first half is more comedy and the second more drama filled, but there are still bits and pieces of each in each half. More than likely a day 1 buy for me. Last edited by The New Fury; 08-31-2012 at 03:02 AM. Reason: Forgot to mention my day of purchase.

06-04-2020, 05:27 PM	#15
bladerunner6 Expert Member Member since:Dec 2015	I really enjoyed this a lot I picked this up as a blind buy for $1 at Dollar Tree. I was very pleased by this. Nice to see SC in a more understated piece of comedic acting. KK was charming and of course pretty. Nice message at the end. The beach scene was also very tranquil and satisfying for me.

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08-23-2012, 01:17 AM	#2
Veronica Mars Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Scottsdale, AZ 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:529 DVD collection:80 Digital collection:3362 iTunes collection:19 Prime collection:23 Trading Score:379	Wow, October is going to be just as expensive as September. Really want this, but the way releases are shaping up, early November would have worked better for my wallet.

08-23-2012, 01:19 AM	#3
Hawkguy Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:May 2011 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:37	I'll wait on this. It wasn't bad, it wasn't great...I'd still like to see it again though. It's strange... it's a comedy but the drama in it is better than the comedy is.

08-23-2012, 01:28 AM	#4
Ned Schneebly Special Member Member since:Jan 2010 Blu-ray collection:424 Trading Score:29	did this come out theatrically?

08-23-2012, 04:43 PM	#8
Jennifer Lawrence Fan Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Aug 2011 4K collection:413 Blu-ray collection:2750 DVD collection:1312 MA collection:305 Digital collection:495 iTunes collection:284 Trading Score:721	I'll probably pick this one up. I liked it when I saw it in theaters. I'm sure I know this movie isn' for everyone. Meaning they thought it be more funnier [Show spoiler]

09-10-2012, 04:40 AM	#10
Livelong420 Expert Member Member since:Nov 2011 Location:Denver, CO Blu-ray collection:58	I saw this as well and I can fully recommend this to anyone on the fence.

09-10-2012, 04:57 AM	#11
prozacnation1978 Banned Member since:Oct 2010 Location:san diego california	Saw this I liked it. On the fence to buy it since I am Already planning one getting ruby sparks and Celeste and Jesse forever.

10-10-2012, 11:58 PM	#12
Neomic Active Member Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Mishawaka, IN, USA Blu-ray collection:140 DVD collection:49 Digital collection:41 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:20	Just watched this at a friends house (I'm sure you can figure out how he got it), and I can back up that it was pretty good as well. I'll likely pick it up at some point. Great little indie flick.

01-23-2017, 01:07 AM	#13
willbfree Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2008 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:468 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:4	Just saw this on Netflix, and while it was certainly decent, I can't say that it was better than the Canadian movie that inspired it, Last Night by Don McKellar. That one is only available on iTunes Canada for some reason... I've got a pan and scan DVD of it and would absolutely want to watch it again now, to see again how these two different filmmakers told the same story. Regarding Seeking a Friend, I too wish the end had been different.

02-25-2017, 11:36 PM	#14
BigOkie New Member Member since:Mar 2009 Blu-ray collection:59	I didn't really blind buy this, as I had seen it two or three times before on the premium channels, but for whatever reason this last viewing made me want to buy it. Great movie, and I'm a huge fan of Steve Carell for sure, but his acting chops sure have shined as of late in movies like this one, Dan in Real Life and Dreamcatcher. It also changed my mind about Keira as I'd really only seen her in a couple of movies (mainly the PotC series). She's simply stunning in this. There are three scenes in this movie that are so powerful for me. [Show spoiler] Having Martin Sheen in this was pleasant surprise.

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