Alexander or Speed? - Blu-ray Forum

dvdwatcher · 12-01-2009, 07:09 AM

Ive got a few bucks burning a hole in my pocket but cant decide which to get?

wormraper · 12-01-2009, 07:16 AM

speed by far. Alexander is nigh unwatchable. Speed is at least a fun action romp

ungood · 12-01-2009, 08:08 AM

if you want to go "what the ****?" a dozen times for a bit over three hours, get Alexander. For a decent action flick with a little less wtf, get Speed

Icedburden · 12-01-2009, 08:11 AM

Just watched Speed the other day. I forgot how great this movie was. Plus, your subwoofer will get a ridiculous workout.

Kryptonic · 12-01-2009, 08:50 AM

While I certainly think Alexander, especially in its latest form, is a pretty good historical epic, Speed is by far the better film and the better Blu-Ray presentation. While Alexander has more features, Speed has an excellent DTS-HDMA track while Alexander has only a Dolby Digital track that while it sounds great, can't compete with how good a lossless track would have sounded.

Al_The_Strange · 12-01-2009, 08:56 AM

I prefer "Speed" myself. I can hardly stand to watch "Alexander." As far as quality goes, I don't know how "Alex" is, but "Speed" is pretty decent.

Tcan21 · 12-01-2009, 08:57 AM

definitely Speed

jdc115 · 12-01-2009, 09:06 AM

Just go out for a few drinks instead...

D head · 12-01-2009, 10:32 AM

Speed is only 10$ in-store at Walmart right now.

BluBrown · 12-01-2009, 10:50 AM

Speed....the only thing that interested me at all about Alexander was Rosario Dawson.

vsidhu · 12-01-2009, 10:49 PM

option c: neither

Get a footlong Louisiana chicken sub, dbl meat, with all toppings

I'm so hungry

or

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdc115

Just go out for a few drinks instead...

I would buy those movies from the bargain bin in a few years for 6 bucks.

dvdwatcher · 12-02-2009, 03:28 AM

just so everyone knows I picked Speed for $4.99 at Target with coupon. Also the Alexander was a bargain already at $7.99

Rblu-Dblu · 12-02-2009, 03:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dvdwatcher

just so everyone knows I picked Speed for $4.99 at Target with coupon. Also the Alexander was a bargain already at $7.99

They should pay me $7.99 to take Alexander off their hands.

MaCruz · 12-01-2009, 11:05 AM

Speed FTW! It has replay value.

Mr.White · 12-01-2009, 11:09 AM

Speed most definatlely

,it has great performances by Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock, Jeff Daniels, and Dennis Hopper (who sadly has prostate cancer and is currently being treated for it).

Plus the film has great special effects. The blu-ray will give you home theater quite a workout!

Iron-Blu-123 · 12-01-2009, 11:50 AM

Speed

CaptainYoda · 12-01-2009, 02:42 PM

Speed. Great movie. Action throughout.

DetroitSportsFan · 12-02-2009, 03:42 AM

I would go for Speed.

BlockbusterDude · 12-10-2009, 04:41 PM

Thanks for the post and poll OP... and to everyone who voted and commented...

This morning I picked up the Speed Blu-ray at Target for $4.99 after using the $5 off Blu-ray Target coupon)...

Octavio · 12-11-2009, 04:45 AM

Alexander.

I like both films but IMO Alexander is the best film of the two, besides it looks wonderful on HD. "Alexander" is one of the best transfers I've ever seen.
I've never understood why all the hate towards "Alexander". I.e. It's no worse than Troy.

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12-01-2009, 07:09 AM	#1
dvdwatcher Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2009 Location:Stanwood, Washington Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:56 Blu-ray collection:696 Trading Score:592	Alexander or Speed? Ive got a few bucks burning a hole in my pocket but cant decide which to get?

12-01-2009, 11:09 AM	#15
Mr.White Banned Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:502 Blu-ray reviews:29	Speed most definatlely,it has great performances by Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock, Jeff Daniels, and Dennis Hopper (who sadly has prostate cancer and is currently being treated for it). Plus the film has great special effects. The blu-ray will give you home theater quite a workout!

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12-01-2009, 07:16 AM	#2
wormraper Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Tucson Arizona 4K collection:960 Blu-ray collection:5288 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:571	speed by far. Alexander is nigh unwatchable. Speed is at least a fun action romp

12-01-2009, 08:08 AM	#3
ungood Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2009 4K collection:93 Blu-ray collection:488 DVD collection:32 Blu-ray reviews:1	if you want to go "what the ****?" a dozen times for a bit over three hours, get Alexander. For a decent action flick with a little less wtf, get Speed

12-01-2009, 08:11 AM	#4
Icedburden Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Baltimore, MD Home Theater Gallery:87 Blu-ray collection:942 DVD collection:8 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:62	Just watched Speed the other day. I forgot how great this movie was. Plus, your subwoofer will get a ridiculous workout.

12-01-2009, 08:50 AM	#5
Kryptonic Suspended Member since:Jul 2009 Trading Score:45	While I certainly think Alexander, especially in its latest form, is a pretty good historical epic, Speed is by far the better film and the better Blu-Ray presentation. While Alexander has more features, Speed has an excellent DTS-HDMA track while Alexander has only a Dolby Digital track that while it sounds great, can't compete with how good a lossless track would have sounded.

12-01-2009, 08:56 AM	#6
Al_The_Strange Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Out there...past them trees... Home Theater Gallery:126 4K collection:1123 Blu-ray collection:4947 DVD collection:530 Digital collection:1008 Blu-ray reviews: 132 Trading Score:32	I prefer "Speed" myself. I can hardly stand to watch "Alexander." As far as quality goes, I don't know how "Alex" is, but "Speed" is pretty decent.

12-01-2009, 08:57 AM	#7
Tcan21 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Carrollton, Texas Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:353	definitely Speed

12-01-2009, 09:06 AM	#8
jdc115 Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Singapore Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:87	Just go out for a few drinks instead...

12-01-2009, 10:32 AM	#9
D head Senior Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:West Virginia Blu-ray collection:1407 Trading Score:1	Speed is only 10$ in-store at Walmart right now.

12-01-2009, 10:50 AM	#10
BluBrown Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Feeling Minnesota! Home Theater Gallery:15 4K collection:50 Blu-ray collection:1201 DVD collection:56 Blu-ray reviews:15 Trading Score:14	Speed....the only thing that interested me at all about Alexander was Rosario Dawson.

12-02-2009, 03:28 AM	#12
dvdwatcher Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2009 Location:Stanwood, Washington Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:56 Blu-ray collection:696 Trading Score:592	just so everyone knows I picked Speed for $4.99 at Target with coupon. Also the Alexander was a bargain already at $7.99

12-01-2009, 11:05 AM	#14
MaCruz Community Gaming Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Jacksonville, FL Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:104 Blu-ray collection:958 DVD collection:18 MA collection:394 Digital collection:570 iTunes collection:527 Prime collection:192 Blu-ray reviews: 23 Trading Score:139	Speed FTW! It has replay value.

12-01-2009, 11:50 AM	#16
Iron-Blu-123 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Southern Ca. Home Theater Gallery:29 4K collection:130 Blu-ray collection:2042	Speed

12-01-2009, 02:42 PM	#17
CaptainYoda Power Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Temescal Valley, CA 4K collection:49 Blu-ray collection:371	Speed. Great movie. Action throughout.

12-02-2009, 03:42 AM	#18
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	I would go for Speed.

12-10-2009, 04:41 PM	#19
BlockbusterDude Member Member since:Dec 2009 Location:NYC Blu-ray collection:92	Thanks for the post and poll OP... and to everyone who voted and commented... This morning I picked up the Speed Blu-ray at Target for $4.99 after using the $5 off Blu-ray Target coupon)...

12-11-2009, 04:45 AM	#20
Octavio Contributor Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:2389 DVD collection:3	Alexander. I like both films but IMO Alexander is the best film of the two, besides it looks wonderful on HD. "Alexander" is one of the best transfers I've ever seen. I've never understood why all the hate towards "Alexander". I.e. It's no worse than Troy.

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