The Orphanage? - Blu-ray Forum

Beta Man · 02-29-2008, 06:57 PM

It says Drama/thriller/Horror

The description looks like it has potential..... was this out in theaters?? did anyone see it?

FilmmakingFiasco · 02-29-2008, 06:58 PM

It was more drama...with some moments of thriller and a bit (but not too much in my opinion) of horror.

I loved it. I thought it was beautifully shot, wonderfully acted and had a good story.

miokti · 02-29-2008, 06:58 PM

I saw it... it was sad, but i liked it.

Beta Man · 02-29-2008, 07:00 PM

Consider it "Netflixed"

FilmmakingFiasco · 02-29-2008, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by cowy15

Was this movie in english, or did it have english subtitles? I cant wait to see it either way but i was just wondering?

It has English subtitles.

Blu Titan · 02-29-2008, 07:26 PM

This movie is best enjoyed in the original Spanish language track. Defenitely a film I won't miss.

CheapChildren · 02-29-2008, 07:30 PM

I haven't seen it but it look very interesting. Sort of like a horror-drama.

Take a look at the trailer here.

zombieking · 03-01-2008, 04:31 AM

This movie has just been announced for blu-ray on April 22.

FilmmakingFiasco · 03-01-2008, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by zombieking

This movie has just been announced for blu-ray on April 22.

Somebody's been reading the front page...

Grisle · 03-06-2008, 01:25 PM

I wanted to check this out in the theaters, but it wasn't playing in my area. The pre-order just came up on the site so I setup the order just in case to make sure I would get one if I decide to go through with the order. So to all those who have seen it would this be a good blind buy for someone who enjoys films even if they are subtitled and not directed by Del Toro?

Bluoholic · 03-06-2008, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Grisle

I wanted to check this out in the theaters, but it wasn't playing in my area. The pre-order just came up on the site so I setup the order just in case to make sure I would get one if I decide to go through with the order. So to all those who have seen it would this be a good blind buy for someone who enjoys films even if they are subtitled and not directed by Del Toro?

It's presented by Del Toro and it's good enough to be checked out me thinks.

Grisle · 03-06-2008, 02:26 PM

Yes me thinks as well, but me was hoping for more than thinking.

tigtat77 · 03-06-2008, 02:28 PM

Saw it a few days ago in the theatre and loved it. More of a cross of The Devils Backbone and The Others with some mystery thrown in. It was beautifully shot and very atmospheric. I think its a definate buy.

Grisle · 03-06-2008, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by tigtat77

Saw it a few days ago in the theatre and loved it. More of a cross of The Devils Backbone and The Others with some mystery thrown in. It was beautifully shot and very atmospheric. I think its a definate buy.

Cool...I liked Devil's Backbone...The Others was cool, but I felt like the ending was too similar to the Sixth Sense in too short of a time frame. Still sounds like I'll love it in BD.

Moniker · 03-06-2008, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

It says Drama/thriller/Horror

The description looks like it has potential..... was this out in theaters?? did anyone see it?

Yes, I saw it.

And yes, it's very good.

I'm not a big fan of most modern "horror" movies, but this one is more old-school suspense created out of more genuine, innate fears that people possess. If you want quick edits, loud noises, and lots of gore, look elsewhere. If you want a truly creepy tale with great acting, impressive (but not flashy) direction, and excellent cinematography, look no further.

Moniker · 03-06-2008, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Grisle

Cool...I liked Devil's Backbone...The Others was cool, but I felt like the ending was too similar to the Sixth Sense in too short of a time frame. Still sounds like I'll love it in BD.

I love Pan's Labyrinth, but I'm not a huge fan of Devil's Backbone. I like it well enough, but I'm definitely not a big proponent of it. I thought The Orphanage was definitely better, though again, it's not actually directed by Del Toro.

I haven't seen The Others since it came out, though I would say that there's a similarity in tone and visual aesthetics to The Orphanage. But unless I end up loving The Others a lot more after a second look, I'd say The Orphanage is definitely better.

CptGreedle · 03-06-2008, 02:50 PM

Saw it. Loved it.
It is like Pan's Labyrinth on some ways. It is very realistic. A real suspense thriller and not so much horror imo. Very few graphic/disturbing shots which works for me, usually these things are overdone and just gory, not scary.
But this movie was a real thriller and was a real treat. I recommend it.

Bluoholic · 03-06-2008, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Grisle

Yes me thinks as well, but me was hoping for more than thinking.

That's why I put it out as my opinion and didn't push it as a fact. geezus, I'm sorry, I will try to refrain with my posts in the future or be like 3/4 of this board and type worthless shit and make it out as it's a fact, mmm k?

owa · 03-06-2008, 05:44 PM

I don't think it came to my area. Looks interesting, I'll definitely check it out.

TALENE · 03-06-2008, 10:01 PM

Great film I loved it, can't wait to purchase it on Blu. The lead actress is great, she's also in an amazing film with Javier Bardem called The Sea Inside.

02-29-2008, 06:57 PM	#1
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02-29-2008, 06:58 PM	#2
FilmmakingFiasco Expert Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Minneapolis, MN Blu-ray collection:297 Trading Score:17	It was more drama...with some moments of thriller and a bit (but not too much in my opinion) of horror. I loved it. I thought it was beautifully shot, wonderfully acted and had a good story.

02-29-2008, 06:58 PM	#3
miokti Expert Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:San Diego, CA	I saw it... it was sad, but i liked it.

02-29-2008, 07:00 PM	#4
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	Consider it "Netflixed"

02-29-2008, 07:26 PM	#6
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	This movie is best enjoyed in the original Spanish language track. Defenitely a film I won't miss.

02-29-2008, 07:30 PM	#7
CheapChildren Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Fort Worth, TX Blu-ray collection:899 Trading Score:2	I haven't seen it but it look very interesting. Sort of like a horror-drama. Take a look at the trailer here.

03-01-2008, 04:31 AM	#8
zombieking Special Member Member since:May 2007 Location:CANADA Blu-ray collection:304 Blu-ray reviews: 18	This movie has just been announced for blu-ray on April 22.

03-06-2008, 01:25 PM	#10
Grisle Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Northern California 4K collection:18 Blu-ray collection:18 Trading Score:12	I wanted to check this out in the theaters, but it wasn't playing in my area. The pre-order just came up on the site so I setup the order just in case to make sure I would get one if I decide to go through with the order. So to all those who have seen it would this be a good blind buy for someone who enjoys films even if they are subtitled and not directed by Del Toro?

03-06-2008, 02:26 PM	#12
Grisle Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Northern California 4K collection:18 Blu-ray collection:18 Trading Score:12	Yes me thinks as well, but me was hoping for more than thinking.

03-06-2008, 02:28 PM	#13
tigtat77 Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:San Diego 4K collection:211 Blu-ray collection:777 Trading Score:109	Saw it a few days ago in the theatre and loved it. More of a cross of The Devils Backbone and The Others with some mystery thrown in. It was beautifully shot and very atmospheric. I think its a definate buy.

03-06-2008, 02:50 PM	#17
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	Saw it. Loved it. It is like Pan's Labyrinth on some ways. It is very realistic. A real suspense thriller and not so much horror imo. Very few graphic/disturbing shots which works for me, usually these things are overdone and just gory, not scary. But this movie was a real thriller and was a real treat. I recommend it.

03-06-2008, 05:44 PM	#19
owa Blu-ray Knight Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 96	I don't think it came to my area. Looks interesting, I'll definitely check it out.

03-06-2008, 10:01 PM	#20
TALENE Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Toronto	Great film I loved it, can't wait to purchase it on Blu. The lead actress is great, she's also in an amazing film with Javier Bardem called The Sea Inside.

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