The 'is this worth buying' thread - Blu-ray Forum

80sfanboy · 10-23-2012, 06:26 AM

I saw this thread in another area and thought it would be a cool idea to have it here.

If you are thinking about getting a movie but not sure about it, then post it here. Personally I'm thinking about buying some Anime style BDs of movies I have never seen.

For example:

Ponyo
My Neighbour Totoro
The Secret World of Arrietty
Castle in the Sky

I have never watched anything like this, well the closest would be The Last Airbender and a cool movie I found out about called Dragon Hunters which is based on a tv series too.

What are your thoughts... Anybody blind buy these yet?

Chrisco84 · 10-23-2012, 08:22 AM

The Studio Ghibli filma are AMAZING. You will not be disappointed, also make sure you grab Howl's Moving Castle (in the top 3 Studio Ghibli films).
Cannot wait for Grave of the Fireflies, one of the most moving films ever and that says ALOT for an animated film, try watching it without crying......

beechy · 10-23-2012, 08:29 AM

Good idea for a thread

Blu Lemmy · 10-23-2012, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by beechy

Good idea for a thread

Thanks

Going on this thread I rented Man on a ledge instead of buying, glad I did, it was enjoyable, but a watch once affair

80sfanboy · 10-23-2012, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu Lemmy

Thanks

Going on this thread I rented Man on a ledge instead of buying, glad I did, it was enjoyable, but a watch once affair

Thanks Lemmy

I bought Man on a Ledge for $7 and still haven't watched it

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Originally Posted by Chrisco84

The Studio Ghibli filma are AMAZING. You will not be disappointed, also make sure you grab Howl's Moving Castle (in the top 3 Studio Ghibli films).
Cannot wait for Grave of the Fireflies, one of the most moving films ever and that says ALOT for an animated film, try watching it without crying......

Thanks mate. I will do that

insomniac · 10-23-2012, 02:09 PM

Personally, I did not like Ponyo as I found the main character really irritating and unlikeable. But I might be the only one.

"My Neighbour Totoro" and "Laputa: Castle in the Sky" are absolute classics. I've been watching them on VHS since a kid, I'd recommend them without a thought!

'Arrietty' is simple yet beautiful, easily my favourite of the Ghibli films from the past couple of years.

80sfanboy · 10-23-2012, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by insomniac

Personally, I did not like Ponyo as I found the main character really irritating and unlikeable. But I might be the only one.

"My Neighbour Totoro" and "Laputa: Castle in the Sky" are absolute classics. I've been watching them on VHS since a kid, I'd recommend them without a thought!

'Arrietty' is simple yet beautiful, easily my favourite of the Ghibli films from the past couple of years.

Thanks mate. Surely there are more people here that are on the fence about buying something?

Psycho Taxi Driver · 10-24-2012, 02:32 AM

Well i'm not a fan of anime so that's one vote against but then again in reality my opinion isn't welcome imo

melmac · 10-24-2012, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by 80sfanboy

Thanks mate. Surely there are more people here that are on the fence about buying something?

A number of times I've nearly picked up The Mission but I've never yet purchased, it's a blind buy for me and I seem to be permanently sitting on the fence with it.

Hucksta G · 10-24-2012, 03:20 AM

Yeah I'm not really fond of Studio Ghibli like every one else, have only seen Princess Monokone and Spirtied Away, although Grave of the Fireflies was great.

Not much of a blind buyer , but every now and then I may use this thread.

Pink Bits · 10-24-2012, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by melmac

A number of times I've nearly picked up The Mission but I've never yet purchased, it's a blind buy for me and I seem to be permanently sitting on the fence with it.

I wasn't too impressed with it back when I watched it, so just my opinion, rent it first.

Hucksta G · 10-24-2012, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Pink Bits

I wasn't too impressed with it back when I watched it, so just my opinion, rent it first.

Yeah that was my feelings with The Mission, too, I may need to rewatch it as it was in 6th form Geography.

80sfanboy · 10-26-2012, 03:23 PM

I loved the mission.

Saints 2010 · 10-26-2012, 10:03 PM

I've only seen Grave of the Fireflies. I don't usually cry in films but that one almost got me.

Lazlo · 11-15-2012, 03:17 AM

Could any of you who have seen the UK series Misfits let me know what you thought of it please?

It's quite cheap on Amazon atm. I've managed to miss it on tv but it sounds pretty good. What other shows could you compare it to?

80sfanboy · 11-15-2012, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Lazlo

Could any of you who have seen the UK series Misfits let me know what you thought of it please?

It's quite cheap on Amazon atm. I've managed to miss it on tv but it sounds pretty good. What other shows could you compare it to?

I bought the 1~3 pack. It's wicked man. Skins with a mixture of being human and fades. It's quite unique man. Check it out if you like those shows

The more you sweat in training the less you bleed in battle

Bateman84 · 11-15-2012, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Lazlo

Could any of you who have seen the UK series Misfits let me know what you thought of it please?

It's quite cheap on Amazon atm. I've managed to miss it on tv but it sounds pretty good. What other shows could you compare it to?

Series 1 & 2 are fantastic. 3 was a major let down for me

darry · 11-15-2012, 09:42 PM

The Mission is a classic. Was huge when it came out but I was too young to
know what the hell it was about. On the downside, it does it have the shittest cover art of all time for the blu.

Lazlo · 11-16-2012, 03:43 AM

Thanks for the feedback about Misfits. Think i'll give it a try.

80sfanboy · 11-16-2012, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Lazlo

Thanks for the feedback about Misfits. Think i'll give it a try.

You can't go wrong with the price

10-23-2012, 06:26 AM	#1
80sfanboy Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Australia 4K collection:417 Blu-ray collection:2870 DVD collection:9 Trading Score:20	The 'is this worth buying' thread I saw this thread in another area and thought it would be a cool idea to have it here. If you are thinking about getting a movie but not sure about it, then post it here. Personally I'm thinking about buying some Anime style BDs of movies I have never seen. For example: Ponyo My Neighbour Totoro The Secret World of Arrietty Castle in the Sky I have never watched anything like this, well the closest would be The Last Airbender and a cool movie I found out about called Dragon Hunters which is based on a tv series too. What are your thoughts... Anybody blind buy these yet?

10-23-2012, 08:22 AM	#2
Chrisco84 Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2011 Location:Brisbane, Australia 4K collection:10 Blu-ray collection:1192 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:2	The Studio Ghibli filma are AMAZING. You will not be disappointed, also make sure you grab Howl's Moving Castle (in the top 3 Studio Ghibli films). Cannot wait for Grave of the Fireflies, one of the most moving films ever and that says ALOT for an animated film, try watching it without crying......

10-23-2012, 08:29 AM	#3
beechy Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2010 Location:australia Home Theater Gallery:32 Blu-ray collection:13 Trading Score:4	Good idea for a thread

10-23-2012, 02:09 PM	#6
insomniac Special Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Australia 4K collection:59 Blu-ray collection:627 DVD collection:3	Personally, I did not like Ponyo as I found the main character really irritating and unlikeable. But I might be the only one. "My Neighbour Totoro" and "Laputa: Castle in the Sky" are absolute classics. I've been watching them on VHS since a kid, I'd recommend them without a thought! 'Arrietty' is simple yet beautiful, easily my favourite of the Ghibli films from the past couple of years.

10-24-2012, 02:32 AM	#8
Psycho Taxi Driver Banned Member since:Nov 2009 Blu-ray collection:773 Trading Score:5	Well i'm not a fan of anime so that's one vote against but then again in reality my opinion isn't welcome imo

10-24-2012, 03:20 AM	#10
Hucksta G Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 Location:New Zealand 4K collection:119 Blu-ray collection:1000 DVD collection:378 iTunes collection:1 Trading Score:5	Yeah I'm not really fond of Studio Ghibli like every one else, have only seen Princess Monokone and Spirtied Away, although Grave of the Fireflies was great. Not much of a blind buyer , but every now and then I may use this thread.

10-26-2012, 03:23 PM	#13
80sfanboy Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Australia 4K collection:417 Blu-ray collection:2870 DVD collection:9 Trading Score:20	I loved the mission.

10-26-2012, 10:03 PM	#14
Saints 2010 Special Member Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Melbourne, Aus Blu-ray collection:1544 DVD collection:11 Digital collection:192	I've only seen Grave of the Fireflies. I don't usually cry in films but that one almost got me.

11-15-2012, 03:17 AM	#15
Lazlo Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 Location:Victoria, Australia 4K collection:309 Blu-ray collection:2162 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:112	Could any of you who have seen the UK series Misfits let me know what you thought of it please? It's quite cheap on Amazon atm. I've managed to miss it on tv but it sounds pretty good. What other shows could you compare it to?

11-15-2012, 09:42 PM	#18
darry Power Member Member since:Mar 2012 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:90	The Mission is a classic. Was huge when it came out but I was too young to know what the hell it was about. On the downside, it does it have the shittest cover art of all time for the blu.

11-16-2012, 03:43 AM	#19
Lazlo Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 Location:Victoria, Australia 4K collection:309 Blu-ray collection:2162 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:112	Thanks for the feedback about Misfits. Think i'll give it a try.

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