The Counselor (2013) (Unrated Extended Cut) - Blu-ray Forum

Oscar Rothman · 11-24-2013, 01:41 PM

According to Walmart, R.Scott's The Counselor will release on blu-ray February 25th.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/33382324

RAPTURExREDS · 11-27-2013, 08:27 PM

I absolutely loved this movie, but I can understand why people hated it though. I can't wait until it is released.

The Great Owl · 11-27-2013, 08:35 PM

I really enjoyed this movie at the theater. It's an intense neo noir by way of Cormac McCarthy's bleak and rustic storytelling.

I'll probably add this one to my collection.

HD Goofnut · 11-27-2013, 08:36 PM

Will definitely be renting this as I usually enjoy everything from Ridley Scott.

threefiftyrocket · 11-27-2013, 08:42 PM

I love Ridley Scott, Black Hawk Down, Kingdom of Heaven, Legend, Robin Hood, Gladiator... All some of my favorite films. This one, however, I can't see myself ever watching again. Not gonna say it sucked, just gonna say I didn't get it... Seriously, after the movie was over I found myself saying "WTF was that about???"

Scottie · 11-27-2013, 10:08 PM

Great film. Can't wait to rewatch it.

PopcornBandit · 11-27-2013, 10:09 PM

I'm still not sure how I feel about this movie. A rewatch is definitely in order.

Corner Camping Noob · 11-27-2013, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by RAPTURExREDS

I absolutely loved this movie, but I can understand why people hated it though. I can't wait until it is released.

Why would some people hate it? I have not seen the movie yet.

thompsonjohn · 11-27-2013, 11:43 PM

Just hope it includes all the deleted scenes.

BluProofie · 11-27-2013, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Corner Camping Noob

Why would some people hate it? I have not seen the movie yet.

It's pointless and Cameron Diaz is awful in it.

demonknight · 11-27-2013, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BluProofie

It's pointless and Cameron Diaz is awful in it.

But she did have sex with a car...

Scottie · 11-28-2013, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Corner Camping Noob

Why would some people hate it? I have not seen the movie yet.

People want action and instead got drama.

I think a lot of it just stems from people hating things that require thought and reflection.

trustno1 · 11-28-2013, 12:42 AM

I won't be buying unless:

1. Cameron Diaz' character's original voice is restored.
2. More scenes with Toby Kebbell and Edgar Ramirez since they only appear in one scene each with no explanation as to who they are or how they fit in with the rest of the plot.

Hawkguy · 11-28-2013, 02:10 AM

Day 1 for me

Hawkguy · 11-28-2013, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

People want action and instead got drama.

I think a lot of it just stems from people hating things that require thought and reflection.

I hated it...so that means I'm a fan of mindless action films?..huh..?

LegacyCosts · 11-28-2013, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Hawkguy

Day 1 for me

I thought you disliked the film. I'll be picking it up eventually, I liked it a lot outside of the score.

Hawkguy · 11-28-2013, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by LegacyCosts

I thought you disliked the film. I'll be picking it up eventually, I liked it a lot outside of the score.

I did!

Chaotic · 11-28-2013, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Hawkguy

I did!

then why would you buy it?

Scottie · 11-28-2013, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Hawkguy

I hated it...so that means I'm a fan of mindless action films?..huh..?

I didn't say that...

Here's the main issues that people have with the film.

The minimal action compared to the large amount of dialogue.
The concept being "stupid" and "pointless".
A generally mediocre actress like Cameron Diaz playing in a serious role among some of the current big names like Michael Fassbender and Brad Pitt.

The thing about Ridley Scott films is that the majority expects them to have a perfect balance of simplicity and high entertainment value. People see a name like "Brad Pitt" and assume it to be just another blockbuster. What these individuals need to understand, however, is that this is a very complex and difficult film.

A lot of the movie goers, especially nowadays, want the themes and concepts to be spelled out easily in black and white for them. They do not want to expend any sort of mental energy in order to understand the big picture. Therefore, by somebody calling this movie "stupid" and "pointless" is nothing short of a cop out.

While I'm not saying that any of these issues apply to why you hated it, I'm just simply expressing what seems to be the mainstream critiques of this film. There are numerous factors for what each person enjoys in a film, I understand that as I have my own. However, some of the thoughtless critiques on this one are just absurd and require attention.

demonknight · 11-28-2013, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by iScottie

People see a name like "Brad Pitt" and assume it to be just another blockbuster.

Well, I was massively disappointed in Cutting Class because it was not Se7en or Troy.

11-24-2013, 01:41 PM	#1
Oscar Rothman Banned Top contributor Member since:Apr 2012 Location:Hawaii Blu-ray collection:412	The Counselor (2013) (Unrated Extended Cut) According to Walmart, R.Scott's The Counselor will release on blu-ray February 25th. http://www.walmart.com/ip/33382324 Last edited by Scottie; 08-26-2017 at 11:40 PM.

11-27-2013, 10:09 PM	#7
PopcornBandit Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2011 Location:SC 4K collection:139 Blu-ray collection:508 DVD collection:33 Trading Score:366	I'm still not sure how I feel about this movie. A rewatch is definitely in order. Last edited by PopcornBandit; 11-27-2013 at 10:15 PM.

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11-27-2013, 08:27 PM	#2
RAPTURExREDS Active Member Member since:Oct 2013 Location:Tennessee Blu-ray collection:158	I absolutely loved this movie, but I can understand why people hated it though. I can't wait until it is released.

11-27-2013, 08:35 PM	#3
The Great Owl Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Georgia 4K collection:921 Blu-ray collection:6030 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews: 255 Trading Score:6	I really enjoyed this movie at the theater. It's an intense neo noir by way of Cormac McCarthy's bleak and rustic storytelling. I'll probably add this one to my collection.

11-27-2013, 08:36 PM	#4
HD Goofnut Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Far, Far Away Home Theater Gallery:114 4K collection:743 Blu-ray collection:2373 DVD collection:128 MA collection:751 Digital collection:1091 Prime collection:598 Blu-ray reviews:133 Trading Score:39	Will definitely be renting this as I usually enjoy everything from Ridley Scott.

11-27-2013, 08:42 PM	#5
threefiftyrocket Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Carmel, IN Blu-ray collection:478 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:3	I love Ridley Scott, Black Hawk Down, Kingdom of Heaven, Legend, Robin Hood, Gladiator... All some of my favorite films. This one, however, I can't see myself ever watching again. Not gonna say it sucked, just gonna say I didn't get it... Seriously, after the movie was over I found myself saying "WTF was that about???"

11-27-2013, 10:08 PM	#6
Scottie Moderator Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Rhode Island Trading Score:647	Great film. Can't wait to rewatch it.

11-27-2013, 11:43 PM	#9
thompsonjohn Power Member Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Escanaba, MI Blu-ray collection:979 DVD collection:104 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:62	Just hope it includes all the deleted scenes.

11-28-2013, 12:42 AM	#13
trustno1 Active Member Member since:Nov 2011 Location:Rhode Island 4K collection:791 Blu-ray collection:1735 DVD collection:97 Digital collection:3	I won't be buying unless: 1. Cameron Diaz' character's original voice is restored. 2. More scenes with Toby Kebbell and Edgar Ramirez since they only appear in one scene each with no explanation as to who they are or how they fit in with the rest of the plot.

11-28-2013, 02:10 AM	#14
Hawkguy Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:May 2011 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:37	Day 1 for me

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