How Is "21"? - Blu-ray Forum

Blu Titan · 04-06-2008, 03:47 AM

I was surprised to see "21" win the box office battle last week. I was more in shock to see 21 best Leatherheads and Nin's Island on Firday's box office receipt. What is your opinion of the movie?

If you have seen it.

cktb2793 · 04-06-2008, 03:50 AM

Saw it the other night. Didn't want to beacuse I didn't think I'd like it, but my friends drug me to see it......and I ended up REALLY liking it!

Gamma_Winstead · 04-06-2008, 03:52 AM

yeah it was really good imo. Not for the critics though. It will look AMAZING on Blu!

TwiSted Mind · 04-06-2008, 04:02 AM

well thats good because im going to see it soon

ADRiiAN` · 04-06-2008, 04:26 AM

I saw it last night, and I really enjoyed it.
Kevin Spacey worked really well with these not-so-famous actors.
I actually got myself into the movie, I was really happy when they won all that money and *SPOILER* got really sad when they lost it

silversnake · 04-06-2008, 08:00 PM

good movie, pretty much what i was expecting.

Blu-Raider · 04-06-2008, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silversnake

good movie, pretty much what i was expecting.

That sums it up fairly well for me.

PhiLeingFunkie · 04-08-2008, 12:03 AM

Saw it this weekend, thought it was worth seeing. I doub't anyone expected this to be a phenomenal movie, but if you did you will be pretty dissapointed, As a weekend trip to the movies? It was pretty entertaining.

****POSSIBLE SPOILERS:

This movie is hardly complex, the entire story can be derived from the trailer itself, that doesn't make it at all a bad movie, it just ends up being predictable. The story (based on a true story but twisted for hollywood i'm sure) stars a very likeable main character (guy from across the universe; other boleyn girl) mainly because he has an innocense to him and because a lot of kids can relate to him. The movie starts off pretty solid, with the necessary introductions to the characters and situation.

The second act, while the most entertaining is also overly long. Watching the group of kids succeed and enjoy their new found income is definitely entertaining, but it goes on and on, showing the same scheme and win over and over that it gets a bit tiresome to the point where you just wish something painfully regretful would happen already. Good thing it does, and it gets tense. I wouldn't say this is any sort of thriller but the third act definitely captivates you and has you cheering for who you're supposed to. Watching things go down the toilet is very effective and very well played out, I was just very dissapointed with the wrap up of everything and how it went from a cautionary tale to a typical everything is back to normal and better than ever closing.

All in all I would recommend a viewing if you were intrigued by the commercials and trailers. I would give this movie a 6.5/10 or so.

tech_guy2011 · 04-08-2008, 12:21 AM

I love this movie, I had very high expectations for it, and it turned out even better than I hoped it would be.

A Must See!

Link · 04-08-2008, 01:44 AM

I loved it and will definitely buy it on Blu when it is released.

aheintz · 04-08-2008, 01:05 PM

Saw this morning opening weekend and I really enjoyed it (well not the middle part)

Ferris · 04-08-2008, 02:43 PM

I'm reading the original book (Bringing Down the House) for this. I'll watch the movie once I'm finished. I'm looking forward to it!

PhiLeingFunkie · 04-08-2008, 08:17 PM

I tend to read books after watching a movie, as I am ALWAYS completely dissatisfied with the recreation. The other way around makes it better for me, I'll enjoy the movie and get a lot more depth from it through the book. Doing that with I am Legend now.

04-06-2008, 03:47 AM	#1
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	How Is "21"? I was surprised to see "21" win the box office battle last week. I was more in shock to see 21 best Leatherheads and Nin's Island on Firday's box office receipt. What is your opinion of the movie? If you have seen it.

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04-06-2008, 03:50 AM	#2
cktb2793 Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Orlando, FL	Saw it the other night. Didn't want to beacuse I didn't think I'd like it, but my friends drug me to see it......and I ended up REALLY liking it!

04-06-2008, 03:52 AM	#3
Gamma_Winstead Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:U.S.G. Ishimura 4K collection:118 Blu-ray collection:764 Blu-ray reviews: 36 Trading Score:6	yeah it was really good imo. Not for the critics though. It will look AMAZING on Blu!

04-06-2008, 04:02 AM	#4
TwiSted Mind Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:New Jersey	well thats good because im going to see it soon

04-06-2008, 04:26 AM	#5
ADRiiAN` Special Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Toronto Blu-ray collection:113	I saw it last night, and I really enjoyed it. Kevin Spacey worked really well with these not-so-famous actors. I actually got myself into the movie, I was really happy when they won all that money and *SPOILER* got really sad when they lost it

04-06-2008, 08:00 PM	#6
silversnake Blu-ray Champion Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:22 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:498 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:32	good movie, pretty much what i was expecting.

04-08-2008, 12:03 AM	#8
PhiLeingFunkie Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Trading Score:4	Saw it this weekend, thought it was worth seeing. I doub't anyone expected this to be a phenomenal movie, but if you did you will be pretty dissapointed, As a weekend trip to the movies? It was pretty entertaining. ****POSSIBLE SPOILERS: This movie is hardly complex, the entire story can be derived from the trailer itself, that doesn't make it at all a bad movie, it just ends up being predictable. The story (based on a true story but twisted for hollywood i'm sure) stars a very likeable main character (guy from across the universe; other boleyn girl) mainly because he has an innocense to him and because a lot of kids can relate to him. The movie starts off pretty solid, with the necessary introductions to the characters and situation. The second act, while the most entertaining is also overly long. Watching the group of kids succeed and enjoy their new found income is definitely entertaining, but it goes on and on, showing the same scheme and win over and over that it gets a bit tiresome to the point where you just wish something painfully regretful would happen already. Good thing it does, and it gets tense. I wouldn't say this is any sort of thriller but the third act definitely captivates you and has you cheering for who you're supposed to. Watching things go down the toilet is very effective and very well played out, I was just very dissapointed with the wrap up of everything and how it went from a cautionary tale to a typical everything is back to normal and better than ever closing. All in all I would recommend a viewing if you were intrigued by the commercials and trailers. I would give this movie a 6.5/10 or so.

04-08-2008, 12:21 AM	#9
tech_guy2011 Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:North America	I love this movie, I had very high expectations for it, and it turned out even better than I hoped it would be. A Must See!

04-08-2008, 01:44 AM	#10
Link Active Member Member since:Mar 2008	I loved it and will definitely buy it on Blu when it is released.

04-08-2008, 01:05 PM	#11
aheintz Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:82	Saw this morning opening weekend and I really enjoyed it (well not the middle part)

04-08-2008, 02:43 PM	#12
Ferris Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay Area Blu-ray collection:79 Trading Score:1	I'm reading the original book (Bringing Down the House) for this. I'll watch the movie once I'm finished. I'm looking forward to it!

04-08-2008, 08:17 PM	#13
PhiLeingFunkie Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Trading Score:4	I tend to read books after watching a movie, as I am ALWAYS completely dissatisfied with the recreation. The other way around makes it better for me, I'll enjoy the movie and get a lot more depth from it through the book. Doing that with I am Legend now.

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