The Europa Report slip is amazing, and on sale now at BB

[digs5446]

My local BB had a couple left as of yesterday. it's on sale for $11.99. one of the best/appropriate uses of embossing on any slip i've seen. FWIW there were two shelf locations: the main one with several copies, none of which had slips, and then i beleive it was either a sci-fi or a horror on sale display with a couple slip copies.

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by digs5446

My local BB had a couple left as of yesterday. it's on sale for $11.99. one of the best/appropriate uses of embossing on any slip i've seen. FWIW there were two shelf locations: the main one with several copies, none of which had slips, and then i beleive it was either a sci-fi or a horror on sale display with a couple slip copies.

I agree that it's a beautiful slip. Unfortunately, the movie is fair at best.

[digs5446]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

I agree that it's a beautiful slip. Unfortunately, the movie is fair at best.

really? it got pretty solid reviews and looks really cool to me...to each his own i suppose.

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by digs5446

really? it got pretty solid reviews and looks really cool to me...to each his own i suppose.

I'm just not a fan of the found footage stuff. These type of films have also been done to death.

[digs5446]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

I'm just not a fan of the found footage stuff. These type of films have also been done to death.

oh crap, didn't know it was a found footage deal. eh, hopefully Sharlto Copley will make it bearable. Already blind bought it.

[HD Goofnut]

Originally Posted by digs5446

oh crap, didn't know it was a found footage deal. eh, hopefully Sharlto Copley will make it bearable. Already blind bought it.

I'm interested to hear what you think when you see it.

[digs5446]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

I'm interested to hear what you think when you see it.

will try to remember to post my thoughts here after watching.

[bkhage01]

Originally Posted by digs5446

oh crap, didn't know it was a found footage deal. eh, hopefully Sharlto Copley will make it bearable. Already blind bought it.

It's different from the typical found footage films, IMO. Not like someone found a camcorder and then plays it back and that's the whole movie, Blair Witch-style. It's nicely woven together

[Show spoiler]with PR commentary and plays out like a news story/cover our company's ass propaganda story.

I thought it was an excellent sci-fi film. Probably a little slow for some people, but there was a lot of suspense and some great character development. I'd personally love to see more sci-fi movies like this one. They probably don't do very well though, unfortunately

P.S. I agree - the slip is amazing

[deltasun]

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

I'm just not a fan of the found footage stuff. These type of films have also been done to death.

I really liked The Last Days on Mars (from Magnet also) and there were some comparisons to Europa Report. When I saw the preview though and saw it was a "found footage" film, it kinda killed my excitement a bit.

I guess if the price continues to drop, I might bite anyway.

[deltasun]

Originally Posted by bkhage01

It's different from the typical found footage films, IMO. Not like someone found a camcorder and then plays it back and that's the whole movie, Blair Witch-style. It's nicely woven together

[Show spoiler]with PR commentary and plays out like a news story/cover our company's ass propaganda story.

I thought it was an excellent sci-fi film. Probably a little slow for some people, but there was a lot of suspense and some great character development. I'd personally love to see more sci-fi movies like this one. They probably don't do very well though, unfortunately

P.S. I agree - the slip is amazing

Okay, sounding positive...

[bkhage01]

Originally Posted by deltasun

Okay, sounding positive...

I don't typically use the phrase "slow burn" when describing a film - I think it's overused and oftentimes is synonymous with "boring." But in this case, I'd say "slow burn" is exactly how I'd describe it. Mounting tension.

I hope I'm not overselling it. I've just seen a lot of bashing towards it, and thought it deserved to be defended a little bit.

[BHolst]

Originally Posted by bkhage01

I don't typically use the phrase "slow burn" when describing a film - I think it's overused and oftentimes is synonymous with "boring." But in this case, I'd say "slow burn" is exactly how I'd describe it. Mounting tension.

I hope I'm not overselling it. I've just seen a lot of bashing towards it, and thought it deserved to be defended a little bit.

I agree with everything you've written, bkhage01!

Originally Posted by deltasun

I really liked The Last Days on Mars (from Magnet also) and there were some comparisons to Europa Report. When I saw the preview though and saw it was a "found footage" film, it kinda killed my excitement a bit.

I liked both TLDoM and ER! Different types of movies but both gave me the good SF feeling!
To be honest, I didn't even reflect on ER being a Found Footage film...

[amoergosum]

I received my copy from Amazon.com today...LOVE the slip cover...gorgeous embossing. And yes, I love 'Europa Report'! Fantastic movie.

[Astro Zombie]

Originally Posted by bkhage01

It's different from the typical found footage films, IMO. Not like someone found a camcorder and then plays it back and that's the whole movie, Blair Witch-style. It's nicely woven together

[Show spoiler]with PR commentary and plays out like a news story/cover our company's ass propaganda story.

I thought it was an excellent sci-fi film. Probably a little slow for some people, but there was a lot of suspense and some great character development. I'd personally love to see more sci-fi movies like this one. They probably don't do very well though, unfortunately

P.S. I agree - the slip is amazing

I agree with this. It was one of the better sci-fi movies I'd seen recently. I also thought some scenes were pretty creepy, especially

[Show spoiler]when Petrovna falls through the ice and the ending with the creature coming toward the camera.

[deltasun]

Originally Posted by bkhage01

I don't typically use the phrase "slow burn" when describing a film - I think it's overused and oftentimes is synonymous with "boring." But in this case, I'd say "slow burn" is exactly how I'd describe it. Mounting tension.

I hope I'm not overselling it. I've just seen a lot of bashing towards it, and thought it deserved to be defended a little bit.

Originally Posted by BHolst

I agree with everything you've written, bkhage01!



I liked both TLDoM and ER! Different types of movies but both gave me the good SF feeling!
To be honest, I didn't even reflect on ER being a Found Footage film...

Thanks, gents...I think that just pushed me over the edge and will probably stop by BBY to pick this up.

[Bassaholic]

I had never heard of the movie when I noticed the slip at BBY. Very nice eye catching cover.

[amoergosum]

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https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...4&postcount=52

[bkhage01]

Originally Posted by BHolst

I agree with everything you've written, bkhage01!

I liked both TLDoM and ER! Different types of movies but both gave me the good SF feeling!
To be honest, I didn't even reflect on ER being a Found Footage film...

Originally Posted by Astro Zombie

I agree with this. It was one of the better sci-fi movies I'd seen recently. I also thought some scenes were pretty creepy, especially

[Show spoiler]when Petrovna falls through the ice and the ending with the creature coming toward the camera.

Glad to see some others giving this film some well-deserved love

Originally Posted by deltasun

Thanks, gents...I think that just pushed me over the edge and will probably stop by BBY to pick this up.

I think you'll enjoy it. It's unfortunate they don't do more sci-fi flicks like this. I'm sure it had a small budget, no huge A-list actors, not just a special effects extravaganza.

[brian9229]

Originally Posted by Bassaholic

I had never heard of the movie when I noticed the slip at BBY. Very nice eye catching cover.

It stopped me in my tracks yesterday while i was cruising the movie section at BB. Very nice looking. May go back for it, as they had alot of them. It quite reasonably priced as well for $11.99. Never heard of it though, and i want to research the movie a little.