Should I preorder Golden Compass? - Blu-ray Forum

nycomet · 03-12-2008, 11:13 PM

Has anyone seen Golden Compass? I'm thinking about preordering Golden Compass but I heard is wasn't that good even though that guy from Casino Royale is in it and he looks even older than he is. What do you think? Is this a kid flick or a chick flick or a man flick? I don't want a fairy tale, but I want something with an intriguing story, good acting, a lush score and stunning special FX. What do you think? I mean is this movie fun and entertaining and would it be a good one to have on a Blu-ray - I mean would it be worth watching more than once or should I just wait for it to come on CineMax or HBO or Stars in HD? What do you think? It also costs $27.95 on Amazon and I really don't like paying that much for a BD unless it is something amazing so what do you think? Should I preorder Golden Compass or wait for the owner of Blu-ray.com to review it so I can really know what it is about and if it has good PQ and AQ and good bonus features? Or should I preorder it and cross my fingers that it will satisfy my needs and an avid Blu-ray fan? I need your advice so please tell me what do you think? I hate to straddle the fence questioning whether or not to buy this movie and once I bought Memento based on reviews that said it was great but I was not impressed - even though the story was okay and the acting was good. So instead of being disappointed I would like the advice of all of the people on this forum so again I have to ask all you people what do you think? I mean should I preorder Golden Compass or not and if I should do you think the best price is from Amazon or from another place and if so where? I would rather order it online and not got to a store because I am trying to save gas, but I still might need to go out anyway, but not tomorrow. Maybe on Friday, even though it might rain, but I have an umbrella but I am getting off the subject which is should I preorder Golden Compass on a Blu-ray disc or should wait for it to come on CineMax or HBO or Stars HD - what do you think?

JJ · 03-12-2008, 11:14 PM

I'll be blind buying this, solely because I like the genre. And I want to see those Polar Bears fight. New Line title, so it'll also be reference quality AQ/PQ. Definitely a must-own for me, but I don't believe in pre-ordering, I'll just buy it when it comes out end of April.

iNCREDiPiNOY · 03-12-2008, 11:19 PM

Its Compass not Compuss

quirkmanly · 03-12-2008, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by iNCREDiPiNOY

Its Compass not Compuss

It's "It's" not "Its"

nycomet · 03-12-2008, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nycomet

Has anyone seen Golden Compass? I'm thinking about preordering Golden Compass but I heard is wasn't that good even though that guy from Casino Royale is in it and he looks even older than he is. What do you think? Is this a kid flick or a chick flick or a man flick? I don't want a fairy tale, but I want something with an intriguing story, good acting, a lush score and stunning special FX. What do you think? I mean is this movie fun and entertaining and would it be a good one to have on a Blu-ray - I mean would it be worth watching more than once or should I just wait for it to come on CineMax or HBO or Stars in HD? What do you think? It also costs $27.95 on Amazon and I really don't like paying that much for a BD unless it is something amazing so what do you think? Should I preorder Golden Compass or wait for the owner of Blu-ray.com to review it so I can really know what it is about and if it has good PQ and AQ and good bonus features? Or should I preorder it and cross my fingers that it will satisfy my needs and an avid Blu-ray fan? I need your advice so please tell me what do you think? I hate to straddle the fence questioning whether or not to buy this movie and once I bought Memento based on reviews that said it was great but I was not impressed - even though the story was okay and the acting was good. So instead of being disappointed I would like the advice of all of the people on this forum so again I have to ask all you people what do you think? I mean should I preorder Golden Compass or not and if I should do you think the best price is from Amazon or from another place and if so where? I would rather order it online and not got to a store because I am trying to save gas, but I still might need to go out anyway, but not tomorrow. Maybe on Friday, even though it might rain, but I have an umbrella but I am getting off the subject which is should I preorder Golden Compass on a Blu-ray disc or should wait for it to come on CineMax or HBO or Stars HD - what do you think?

I don;t know how to fix my typos but I thought maybe some of you might know so tell me in a PM or right here in this forum okay so I can fix the error when I wrote Golden Compuss instead of Golden Compass by mistake I was typing too fast and my finger slipped so just let me know how and I will fix it right away, okay so thank you. If there are more mistakes I am sorry thanks.

mgonzo2u · 03-12-2008, 11:31 PM

Golden Compuss?

Sheesh, sounds like a deal too good to pass up.

RUR · 03-12-2008, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by quirkmanly

It's "It's" not "Its"

It's 'It's "It's" not "Its".', not 'It's "It's" not "Its"'

Quote:

Originally Posted by nycomet

I don;t know how to fix my typos but I thought maybe some of you might know so tell me in a PM or right here in this forum okay so I can fix the error when I wrote Golden Compuss instead of Golden Compass by mistake I was typing too fast and my finger slipped so just let me know how and I will fix it right away, okay so thank you. If there are more mistakes I am sorry thanks.

I believe only the mods may change a thread title, but I wouldn't worry unduly. If we graded spelling around these parts, we would all be in trouble, sooner or later.

I enjoyed Compass enough to buy a copy when it's released. If you're unsure, simply rent before you buy.

tigtat77 · 03-12-2008, 11:37 PM

Having read the book I was very disappointed in the movie, ALOT was cut and the last 1/4 of the book was completely rearanged and the end was also completely changed. Effects wise, it was good. Did it deserve to win the Oscar? That is debatable. The story compared to the book is glossed over. The acting with the exception of Kindman and Elliot is just bad! I would give it a rent before a blind buy on this one.

quirkmanly · 03-12-2008, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by RUR

It's 'It's "It's" not "Its".', not 'It's "It's" not "Its"'

joebp415 · 03-12-2008, 11:44 PM

i like to get my hands on some golden puss

u_nick · 03-12-2008, 11:45 PM

no

Marcusarilius · 03-12-2008, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nycomet

Has anyone seen Golden Compass? I'm thinking about preordering Golden Compass but I heard is wasn't that good even though that guy from Casino Royale is in it and he looks even older than he is. What do you think? Is this a kid flick or a chick flick or a man flick? I don't want a fairy tale, but I want something with an intriguing story, good acting, a lush score and stunning special FX. What do you think? I mean is this movie fun and entertaining and would it be a good one to have on a Blu-ray - I mean would it be worth watching more than once or should I just wait for it to come on CineMax or HBO or Stars in HD? What do you think? It also costs $27.95 on Amazon and I really don't like paying that much for a BD unless it is something amazing so what do you think? Should I preorder Golden Compass or wait for the owner of Blu-ray.com to review it so I can really know what it is about and if it has good PQ and AQ and good bonus features? Or should I preorder it and cross my fingers that it will satisfy my needs and an avid Blu-ray fan? I need your advice so please tell me what do you think? I hate to straddle the fence questioning whether or not to buy this movie and once I bought Memento based on reviews that said it was great but I was not impressed - even though the story was okay and the acting was good. So instead of being disappointed I would like the advice of all of the people on this forum so again I have to ask all you people what do you think? I mean should I preorder Golden Compass or not and if I should do you think the best price is from Amazon or from another place and if so where? I would rather order it online and not got to a store because I am trying to save gas, but I still might need to go out anyway, but not tomorrow. Maybe on Friday, even though it might rain, but I have an umbrella but I am getting off the subject which is should I preorder Golden Compass on a Blu-ray disc or should wait for it to come on CineMax or HBO or Stars HD - what do you think?

Those are quite a few and many complex variables there. If my brain went thru that many equasions when attempting to purchase a BD, it would probably explode. Question is: what do YOU think.

iNCREDiPiNOY · 03-12-2008, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RUR

It's 'It's "It's" not "Its".', not 'It's "It's" not "Its"'

I believe only the mods may change a thread title, but I wouldn't worry unduly. If we graded spelling around these parts, we would all be in trouble, sooner or later.

I enjoyed Compass enough to buy a copy when it's released. If you're unsure, simply rent before you buy.

It's 'It's "It's" not "Its" sound like my grandma...

Marcusarilius · 03-12-2008, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by iNCREDiPiNOY

It's 'It's "It's" not "Its" sound like my grandma...

"Its".... Monty Python's Flying Circus!

quirkmanly · 03-12-2008, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcusarilius

"Its".... Montey Python's Flying Circus!

It's "Monty" not "Montey"....etc...etc....

iNCREDiPiNOY · 03-12-2008, 11:56 PM

Here we go again...

katharsis · 03-12-2008, 11:59 PM

I'll be skipping this one... worst movie of last year IMO!!

quirkmanly · 03-13-2008, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by iNCREDiPiNOY

Here we go again...

And that's why included the "etc...etc" and grin. Apologies for making you roll your eyes....sheesshh

JaylisJayP · 03-13-2008, 12:27 AM

Heh....Hey, Beavis...........Compuss.

Heh, Heh, yeah.....I AM CORNHOLIO....I DEMAND COMPUSS FOR MY BUNGHOLE....hehehehe...heh.

jw · 03-13-2008, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by JaylisJayP

Heh....Hey, Beavis...........Compuss.

Heh, Heh, yeah.....I AM CORNHOLIO....I DEMAND COMPUSS FOR MY BUNGHOLE....hehehehe...heh.

lmao, compuss sounds better

03-12-2008, 11:13 PM	#1
nycomet Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Long Island, NY, USA ; I enjoy watching 3D blu-rays; 41 Blufans steels so far Home Theater Gallery:11 Blu-ray collection:1344 DVD collection:55 Digital collection:246 Blu-ray reviews:40 Trading Score:343	Should I preorder Golden Compass? Has anyone seen Golden Compass? I'm thinking about preordering Golden Compass but I heard is wasn't that good even though that guy from Casino Royale is in it and he looks even older than he is. What do you think? Is this a kid flick or a chick flick or a man flick? I don't want a fairy tale, but I want something with an intriguing story, good acting, a lush score and stunning special FX. What do you think? I mean is this movie fun and entertaining and would it be a good one to have on a Blu-ray - I mean would it be worth watching more than once or should I just wait for it to come on CineMax or HBO or Stars in HD? What do you think? It also costs $27.95 on Amazon and I really don't like paying that much for a BD unless it is something amazing so what do you think? Should I preorder Golden Compass or wait for the owner of Blu-ray.com to review it so I can really know what it is about and if it has good PQ and AQ and good bonus features? Or should I preorder it and cross my fingers that it will satisfy my needs and an avid Blu-ray fan? I need your advice so please tell me what do you think? I hate to straddle the fence questioning whether or not to buy this movie and once I bought Memento based on reviews that said it was great but I was not impressed - even though the story was okay and the acting was good. So instead of being disappointed I would like the advice of all of the people on this forum so again I have to ask all you people what do you think? I mean should I preorder Golden Compass or not and if I should do you think the best price is from Amazon or from another place and if so where? I would rather order it online and not got to a store because I am trying to save gas, but I still might need to go out anyway, but not tomorrow. Maybe on Friday, even though it might rain, but I have an umbrella but I am getting off the subject which is should I preorder Golden Compass on a Blu-ray disc or should wait for it to come on CineMax or HBO or Stars HD - what do you think?

03-12-2008, 11:31 PM	#6
mgonzo2u Expert Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:O.C. KOOK FOR LIFE Blu-ray collection:112	Should I preorder Golden Compuss? Golden Compuss? Sheesh, sounds like a deal too good to pass up.

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iNCREDiPiNOY Banned Member since:Aug 2007 Location:NoHo, Cali PSN:iNCREDiPiNOY Wii:6379344902430379 Blu-ray collection:143 Trading Score:16	Its Compass not Compuss

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joebp415 Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:PHILADELPHIA,PA	i like to get my hands on some golden puss

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u_nick Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2007 Location:CT, US Trading Score:27	no

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iNCREDiPiNOY Banned Member since:Aug 2007 Location:NoHo, Cali PSN:iNCREDiPiNOY Wii:6379344902430379 Blu-ray collection:143 Trading Score:16	Here we go again...

03-12-2008, 11:59 PM	#17
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03-13-2008, 12:27 AM	#19
JaylisJayP Active Member Member since:Oct 2007	Heh....Hey, Beavis...........Compuss. Heh, Heh, yeah.....I AM CORNHOLIO....I DEMAND COMPUSS FOR MY BUNGHOLE....hehehehe...heh.

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