Lord of War, worth the blind buy? - Blu-ray Forum

ronisandy · 10-23-2009, 05:07 AM

I saw the trailer while watching 3:10 to Yuma, and it looked good. I'm a fan Nic Cage.. but is the film any good? and is the blu any good?

Thanks y'all...

ckenisell · 10-23-2009, 05:07 AM

Nah, not really.

Fechin · 10-23-2009, 05:10 AM

One of my favs!

curse · 10-23-2009, 05:15 AM

I didn't like it too much as a film, as a blu-ray might be a different story.

IMHO not worht it

nathanp · 10-23-2009, 05:20 AM

It's a rental.

SpiderBaby · 10-23-2009, 05:24 AM

Nic Cage is miles above everyone else. Get it.

I always wanted to know why everyone hates Cage? Is it because most people don't get what he is doing? People just see him in "wacky character" roles and say he is a bad actor, when I see him in these same roles and feel he is giving a deeper meaning (Vampire's Kiss, Raising Arizona, The Weather Man, Bringing Out the Dead, and The Wicker Man comes to mind.)

Like Ebert has said, "He's daring and fearless in his choice of roles, and unafraid to crawl out on a limb, saw it off and remain suspended in air. No one else can project inner trembling so effectively.... He always seems so earnest. However improbable his character, he never winks at the audience. He is committed to the character with every atom and plays him as if he were him."

^ That is an actor.

BluBluWorld · 10-23-2009, 05:25 AM

Great movie!

ronisandy · 10-23-2009, 05:26 AM

I appreciate Cage as an actor... i loved him in Matchstick Men... so, mixed reviews huh? I might get it if it's cheap hehe...

MuscleCarMike · 10-23-2009, 05:28 AM

Get it!

SpiderBaby · 10-23-2009, 05:37 AM

That also reminds me, can't wait to see Cage's brilliance in Herzog's Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans. 100% on RottenTomatoes, and great reviews so far all around.

ronisandy · 10-23-2009, 05:38 AM

Screw it, I'm getting it!

SpiderBaby · 10-23-2009, 05:43 AM

Good. I been wanting to watch it again, so might buy it soon too.

assydingo · 10-23-2009, 06:30 AM

I personally loved Lord of War.

Lt. Aldo Raine · 10-23-2009, 06:55 AM

amazing movie, but ive been holding off on buying it cuz it has no lossless audio

RonSwanson · 10-23-2009, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

Nic Cage is miles above everyone else. Get it.

I always wanted to know why everyone hates Cage? Is it because most people don't get what he is doing? People just see him in "wacky character" roles and say he is a bad actor, when I see him in these same roles and feel he is giving a deeper meaning (Vampire's Kiss, Raising Arizona, The Weather Man, Bringing Out the Dead, and The Wicker Man comes to mind.)

Like Ebert has said, "He's daring and fearless in his choice of roles, and unafraid to crawl out on a limb, saw it off and remain suspended in air. No one else can project inner trembling so effectively.... He always seems so earnest. However improbable his character, he never winks at the audience. He is committed to the character with every atom and plays him as if he were him."

^ That is an actor.

Nicolas Cage is my favorite actor by far. People who do hate him, in my opinion, don't understand acting. All you have to do is see a quote by Roger Ebert, one of the greatest film minds of all time. His opinion I trust more than someone who isn't a fan of his recent hairstyles, for example.

He completely devotes himself to each role, disregarding whether you think it's a good movie or not. There is a reason he gets basically whatever role he wants. Sure, some aren't a fan of some of his selections (Wicker Man, Ghost Rider, the latter of which I actually enjoyed more than most), but like Ebert says he isn't afraid to take risks.

Lord of War is one of the films in which Nicolas Cage puts on an amazing performance. The overall plot of the film is somewhat average, but I think Cage pulls you in more and turns an average movie into a very decent flick. Worth the blind buy for the 10 dollars it can commonly be had for, but if you are on a buying budget just rent it. You may not watch it more than once even if you like it.

Al_The_Strange · 10-23-2009, 09:19 AM

I love the movie too. I love the wild photography they used; not wild in the sense that it was shaking around or anything, just a lot of weird camera angles and unique imagery. The story/characters are strong too, and the movie's messages are frightfully insightful. The Blu-Ray has good quality for the most part, but has no extras.

silversnake · 10-23-2009, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ronisandy

I appreciate Cage as an actor... i loved him in Matchstick Men... so, mixed reviews huh? I might get it if it's cheap hehe...

While they aren't the same, if you like matchstick men I'm pretty sure you will like this. I'd go for it!

Another_Dude · 10-23-2009, 03:57 PM

One of my favorite opening scenes. The life of a 7.62 cartridge.

ewsjr · 10-23-2009, 04:06 PM

this actually is a very entertaining film. a bit off-beat but fun and the blu-ray is very good for an early entry into the field. make sure you check Wal-Mart because they are selling it for 10.00. that's where I got it and for that price well worth it.

Iron-Blu-123 · 10-23-2009, 04:23 PM

I really like Lord of War, and I blind buy it too.

10-23-2009, 05:07 AM	#1
ronisandy Special Member Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Indonesia 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 26 Trading Score:99	Lord of War, worth the blind buy? I saw the trailer while watching 3:10 to Yuma, and it looked good. I'm a fan Nic Cage.. but is the film any good? and is the blu any good? Thanks y'all...

10-23-2009, 05:28 AM	#9
MuscleCarMike Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:628HP of bliss (at the rear wheels) 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:328 DVD collection:96 Prime collection:6	They don't make many movies like it... Get it!

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10-23-2009, 05:07 AM	#2
ckenisell Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Round Rock, TX Blu-ray collection:368 Blu-ray reviews:3	Nah, not really.

10-23-2009, 05:10 AM	#3
Fechin Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Georgia Blu-ray collection:105 Trading Score:17	One of my favs!

10-23-2009, 05:15 AM	#4
curse Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:147 Blu-ray reviews:15	I didn't like it too much as a film, as a blu-ray might be a different story. IMHO not worht it

10-23-2009, 05:20 AM	#5
nathanp Expert Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Calgary, Alberta Blu-ray collection:1326 Blu-ray reviews: 23	It's a rental.

10-23-2009, 05:24 AM	#6
SpiderBaby Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2009	Nic Cage is miles above everyone else. Get it. I always wanted to know why everyone hates Cage? Is it because most people don't get what he is doing? People just see him in "wacky character" roles and say he is a bad actor, when I see him in these same roles and feel he is giving a deeper meaning (Vampire's Kiss, Raising Arizona, The Weather Man, Bringing Out the Dead, and The Wicker Man comes to mind.) Like Ebert has said, "He's daring and fearless in his choice of roles, and unafraid to crawl out on a limb, saw it off and remain suspended in air. No one else can project inner trembling so effectively.... He always seems so earnest. However improbable his character, he never winks at the audience. He is committed to the character with every atom and plays him as if he were him." ^ That is an actor.

10-23-2009, 05:25 AM	#7
BluBluWorld Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:308 DVD collection:3 Blu-ray reviews: 1	Great movie!

10-23-2009, 05:26 AM	#8
ronisandy Special Member Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Indonesia 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 26 Trading Score:99	I appreciate Cage as an actor... i loved him in Matchstick Men... so, mixed reviews huh? I might get it if it's cheap hehe...

10-23-2009, 05:37 AM	#10
SpiderBaby Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2009	That also reminds me, can't wait to see Cage's brilliance in Herzog's Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans. 100% on RottenTomatoes, and great reviews so far all around.

10-23-2009, 05:38 AM	#11
ronisandy Special Member Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Indonesia 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 26 Trading Score:99	Screw it, I'm getting it!

10-23-2009, 05:43 AM	#12
SpiderBaby Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2009	Good. I been wanting to watch it again, so might buy it soon too.

10-23-2009, 06:30 AM	#13
assydingo Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:483 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:3	I personally loved Lord of War.

10-23-2009, 06:55 AM	#14
Lt. Aldo Raine Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:289 Blu-ray reviews: 11	amazing movie, but ive been holding off on buying it cuz it has no lossless audio

10-23-2009, 09:19 AM	#16
Al_The_Strange Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Out there...past them trees... Home Theater Gallery:126 4K collection:1125 Blu-ray collection:4949 DVD collection:530 Digital collection:1013 Blu-ray reviews: 132 Trading Score:32	I love the movie too. I love the wild photography they used; not wild in the sense that it was shaking around or anything, just a lot of weird camera angles and unique imagery. The story/characters are strong too, and the movie's messages are frightfully insightful. The Blu-Ray has good quality for the most part, but has no extras.

10-23-2009, 03:57 PM	#18
Another_Dude Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:191 Blu-ray reviews:8	One of my favorite opening scenes. The life of a 7.62 cartridge.

10-23-2009, 04:06 PM	#19
ewsjr Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Akron, Ohio Home Theater Gallery:78	this actually is a very entertaining film. a bit off-beat but fun and the blu-ray is very good for an early entry into the field. make sure you check Wal-Mart because they are selling it for 10.00. that's where I got it and for that price well worth it.

10-23-2009, 04:23 PM	#20
Iron-Blu-123 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Southern Ca. Home Theater Gallery:29 4K collection:130 Blu-ray collection:2042	I really like Lord of War, and I blind buy it too.

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