mongol: the rise of genghis khan.... - Blu-ray Forum

skylog · 01-04-2010, 10:47 PM

it has fallen to 7.49, which is dirt cheap, but can anyone give me any insight on this one? i have read the review here as well as the user reviews, but i have also read some horrible reviews of the movie itself. i am just trying to see if it is worth it with regards to movie and possible replay value.

thank you

Beta Man · 01-04-2010, 10:49 PM

AQ/PQ aside (because I can't remember because the last time I watched it was on DVD....) The film itself is fantastic...... my wife and I both loved it, and I bought it on Blu-ray a couple of months back, but haven't had time to watch it again yet.

GGX · 01-04-2010, 11:20 PM

The UK import is definitely the superior version. Universal gave it a lossless audio track unlike Warner's domestic release. But unfortunately, its Region B locked. Which makes it useless for those without a region free player.

nws56 · 01-04-2010, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by skylog

it has fallen to 7.49, which is dirt cheap, but can anyone give me any insight on this one? i have read the review here as well as the user reviews, but i have also read some horrible reviews of the movie itself. i am just trying to see if it is worth it with regards to movie and possible replay value.

thank you

Have no worries - the picture looks gorgeously 3D and the characters are believable . If only it had been allowed the length to grow like the Red Cliff epic ....... I paid double the price here in the UK and have not regretted it .

Johnny Vinyl · 01-04-2010, 11:28 PM

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Mongo...-Blu-ray/1029/

John

skylog · 01-04-2010, 11:58 PM

thanks everybody. it seems the more i research it, the poor reviews seem to be in the minority.

HD 335 · 01-05-2010, 12:05 AM

I would also recommend it for $7.50 although replay value may not very high. I liked the movie enough to buy the domestic version and the UK import with slightly better PQ and superior AQ. I agree with Blu-ray.com review ratings. This is supposed to be part of a trilogy but I haven't heard any recent news about the remaining parts.

OhDamaso · 01-05-2010, 12:37 AM

For a disc to be worth a purchase on blu-ray, it needs lossless audio at this point. Otherwise you could just rent it if you're dying to see it.

HD 335 · 01-05-2010, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by OhDamaso

For a disc to be worth a purchase on blu-ray, it needs lossless audio at this point. Otherwise you could just rent it if you're dying to see it.

You're assuming everybody has the equipment to take advantage of lossless audio.

clifjr · 01-05-2010, 01:25 AM

Earlier this week when the "Hot deals" forum section had the link for the Fry's discount, They had this movie for MINUS 6-7 dollars! They paid you to purchase it! But ofcourse at the time I was checking out there sale's they didn't have this for shipping - pick up only!

lobo81865 · 01-05-2010, 01:36 AM

I love it, and own the Blu. I think they are planning a sequel about his later years. Hopefully they do.

OhDamaso · 01-05-2010, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by HD 335

You're assuming everybody has the equipment to take advantage of lossless audio.

Well, hoping...otherwise you kinda miss out on 70 percent of the high-def experience imo.

Johnny Vinyl · 01-05-2010, 01:47 AM

Mongol is the first of an expected Trilogy on the life of Genghis Khan. Don't know if the second will be released this year. Maybe someone can enlighten us.

John

GGX · 01-05-2010, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by OhDamaso

Well, hoping...otherwise you kinda miss out on 70 percent of the high-def experience imo.

Exactly. I'm surprised there are people on a forum like that that don't have the equipment to handle lossless audio. Even if they didn't, you should always look forward to the future.

Reinhardt · 01-05-2010, 02:23 AM

While I thoroughly enjoyed the film, I question some of its accuracies. He was painted in a far different light to the research that is out there.

magiclamp · 01-05-2010, 02:28 AM

Caught it months ago on bluray. PQ is excellent IMHO. As for storyline, it depends individual preference. Some may not like it.

I don't know that it is supposed to be a trilogy. Would love to catch the 2nd and 3rd installments if available.

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Originally Posted by John72953

Mongol is the first of an expected Trilogy on the life of Genghis Khan. Don't know if the second will be released this year. Maybe someone can enlighten us.

John

masoud90 · 01-05-2010, 04:44 AM

I really liked it tbh...

Crimson King · 01-05-2010, 05:05 AM

With the cut rate price tag of 7.49, it makes me wonder if New Line with double dip w/ a Special Edition with extras?

#Darren · 01-05-2010, 07:02 AM

In my opinion as a history piece it is complete garbage. As a story it is pretty boring too, although the romance aspect is mildly entertaining.

Quote:

Originally Posted by skylog

it has fallen to 7.49, which is dirt cheap, but can anyone give me any insight on this one? i have read the review here as well as the user reviews, but i have also read some horrible reviews of the movie itself. i am just trying to see if it is worth it with regards to movie and possible replay value.

thank you

styl3s · 01-05-2010, 07:12 AM

One of the best war BRs, check the review on high def digest and here or rent it

01-04-2010, 10:47 PM	#1
skylog Senior Member Member since:Dec 2009 Location:united states Blu-ray collection:320 DVD collection:3 Digital collection:1 Trading Score:88	mongol: the rise of genghis khan.... it has fallen to 7.49, which is dirt cheap, but can anyone give me any insight on this one? i have read the review here as well as the user reviews, but i have also read some horrible reviews of the movie itself. i am just trying to see if it is worth it with regards to movie and possible replay value. thank you

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01-04-2010, 10:49 PM	#2
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	AQ/PQ aside (because I can't remember because the last time I watched it was on DVD....) The film itself is fantastic...... my wife and I both loved it, and I bought it on Blu-ray a couple of months back, but haven't had time to watch it again yet.

01-04-2010, 11:20 PM	#3
GGX Banned Member since:Oct 2006 Location:Kentwood, Michigan Blu-ray collection:262 Trading Score:2	The UK import is definitely the superior version. Universal gave it a lossless audio track unlike Warner's domestic release. But unfortunately, its Region B locked. Which makes it useless for those without a region free player.

01-04-2010, 11:28 PM	#5
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Mongo...-Blu-ray/1029/ John

01-04-2010, 11:58 PM	#6
skylog Senior Member Member since:Dec 2009 Location:united states Blu-ray collection:320 DVD collection:3 Digital collection:1 Trading Score:88	thanks everybody. it seems the more i research it, the poor reviews seem to be in the minority.

01-05-2010, 12:05 AM	#7
HD 335 Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Texas Home Theater Gallery:33 4K collection:408 Blu-ray collection:1269 DVD collection:16 iTunes collection:3 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:121	I would also recommend it for $7.50 although replay value may not very high. I liked the movie enough to buy the domestic version and the UK import with slightly better PQ and superior AQ. I agree with Blu-ray.com review ratings. This is supposed to be part of a trilogy but I haven't heard any recent news about the remaining parts.

01-05-2010, 12:37 AM	#8
OhDamaso Expert Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Feb 2009 Home Theater Gallery:29 Blu-ray collection:12 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:50	For a disc to be worth a purchase on blu-ray, it needs lossless audio at this point. Otherwise you could just rent it if you're dying to see it.

01-05-2010, 01:25 AM	#10
clifjr Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Maryland Blu-ray collection:750	Earlier this week when the "Hot deals" forum section had the link for the Fry's discount, They had this movie for MINUS 6-7 dollars! They paid you to purchase it! But ofcourse at the time I was checking out there sale's they didn't have this for shipping - pick up only!

01-05-2010, 01:36 AM	#11
lobo81865 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2008 Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:562 Blu-ray collection:3659 DVD collection:3337 MA collection:1323 Digital collection:3018 iTunes collection:1551 Prime collection:950 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:102	I love it, and own the Blu. I think they are planning a sequel about his later years. Hopefully they do.

01-05-2010, 01:47 AM	#13
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	Mongol is the first of an expected Trilogy on the life of Genghis Khan. Don't know if the second will be released this year. Maybe someone can enlighten us. John

01-05-2010, 02:23 AM	#15
Reinhardt Member Member since:Dec 2009 Blu-ray collection:150 Blu-ray reviews:1	While I thoroughly enjoyed the film, I question some of its accuracies. He was painted in a far different light to the research that is out there.

01-05-2010, 04:44 AM	#17
masoud90 Power Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Seattle, WA Blu-ray collection:180 Trading Score:3	I really liked it tbh...

01-05-2010, 05:05 AM	#18
Crimson King Blu-ray Prince Member since:Oct 2009 Blu-ray reviews: 19 Trading Score:683	With the cut rate price tag of 7.49, it makes me wonder if New Line with double dip w/ a Special Edition with extras?

01-05-2010, 07:12 AM	#20
styl3s Senior Member Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Knoxville, TN Blu-ray collection:62 DVD collection:17 Digital collection:169 Trading Score:7	One of the best war BRs, check the review on high def digest and here or rent it

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