Unbreakable review . . . kind of - Blu-ray Forum

BStecke · 03-21-2008, 12:55 PM

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/36086

There's really not much here, but what little there is is positive. I posted more because I thought it was kind of funny that the headline screams about how great the disc is, but most of it is Harry's usual nostalgic crap, mixed with his *****ing about firmware upgrades and his glaring lack of knowledge about his equipment. But, there ya go.

broganreynik · 03-21-2008, 01:41 PM

Wow, how could somebody be that clueless about their own set-up?

aiman04 · 03-21-2008, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by broganreynik

Wow, how could somebody be that clueless about their own set-up?

I'm not surprised. He used to be a very vocal HD DUD backer. No wonder.

Sorry for

Beating a dead horse... bringing up/asking something that has been discussed a thousand times before

again.

But yeah, I must have this Unbreakable blu-ray. This and The Sixth Sense are the only 2 movies I like from Shyamalan.

Memnoch71 · 03-21-2008, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by broganreynik

Wow, how could somebody be that clueless about their own set-up?

I've read AICN for a number of years and to be honest with you, Harry is Clueless about a lot of things. However he is a real Movie Geek, through and through.

DetroitSportsFan · 03-21-2008, 02:57 PM

I'm getting this one. My favorite M. Night film.

Grant Matrix · 03-21-2008, 05:59 PM

I will prb get it when it's on massive sale, I love the movie but there is just too much Blu for my little green which is putting me in the red! I really wish M. Night would have made sequals to Unbreakable, it has really great trilogy potential.

Cordre69 · 03-21-2008, 06:21 PM

Wow, I...really disliked that movie. So did my entire group. I wasnt aware it was popular elsewhere.

Josh · 03-21-2008, 06:23 PM

This movie is the one that re-energized my hate for all things M. Night Shamalamadingdong. Really disliked this one.

BStecke · 03-21-2008, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh

M. Night Shamalamadingdong.

LOL That's what I call him too!! But I love Unbreakable. I'll pretty much watch anything with Bruce Willis in it.

Ralph P. · 03-21-2008, 06:57 PM

Greetings,

I have it in for review. I will get to it this weekend.

Regards,

davidxiphoid · 03-21-2008, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cordre69

Wow, I...really disliked that movie. So did my entire group. I wasnt aware it was popular elsewhere.

your entire 'group'? explain please.. sounds a little cultish to me..

I loved unbreakable.. can't wait to get this one on Blu

DeeChizzle · 03-21-2008, 07:26 PM

This is a strange movie for me in that it's both an intriguing storyline but at the same time it's a real snoozefest. M. Night movies are hit an miss but for the most part they all have no replay value whatsoever because once you know what the catch is the movie loses it's effect.

Pellaeon · 03-21-2008, 08:26 PM

One of my favorites, a definite purchase for me. I didnt realize this puppy was coming April 1, excellent

canonball · 03-21-2008, 08:26 PM

I love this movie and have it pre-ordered with Amazon.

So sad the trilogy isn't going to happen.

ben7ben3 · 03-21-2008, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cordre69

Wow, I...really disliked that movie. So did my entire group. I wasnt aware it was popular elsewhere.

most people love unbreakable. i remember when it came out, the theaters were raving

ClaytonMG · 03-21-2008, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeeChizzle

This is a strange movie for me in that it's both an intriguing storyline but at the same time it's a real snoozefest. M. Night movies are hit an miss but for the most part they all have no replay value whatsoever because once you know what the catch is the movie loses it's effect.

That's only if you watch them for the twist at the end. There's much more to an M. Night Shyamalan film than the twists. There's a lot of underlying meaning to his films.

:SPOILER WARNING:
Like most people complained about how The Village wasn't scary when it wasn't even supposed to be a horror film. When really it's about people who think the world is such a horrible place that they want to start over.

DepTii · 03-21-2008, 09:43 PM

I've already pre-ordered this one, can't wait.

Ralph P. · 03-22-2008, 06:15 PM

Greetings,

My review is posted at the HT Spot. Prepare yourselves to be disappointed in the overall video quality.

Regards,

EricJ · 03-22-2008, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ClaytonMG

That's only if you watch them for the twist at the end. There's much more to an M. Night Shyamalan film than the twists. There's a lot of underlying meaning to his films.

:SPOILER WARNING:
Like most people complained about how The Village wasn't scary when it wasn't even supposed to be a horror film. When really it's about people who think the world is such a horrible place that they want to start over.

No, "Village" was accused of being plagiarized off of a teen novel, and M's only persuasive evidence of innocence was that if he had, he'd only gotten the first two chapters, and the book was more imaginative than his talents could think up.

"Unbreakable", OTOH, tries for the same "magical realism" twist as 6S, but not a surprise twist, so much as a "gradual acceptance of the conceptual idea" twist.
Which, if you weren't so wrapped up in "Oo, the neat-o ending!

" of 6S so much as the style and atmosphere of the first 90% of the movie, fits in more with Night's early good style that he lost when he stopped using Bruce Willis.

Clark Kent · 03-23-2008, 12:52 AM

There is also a review at another site...

http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htf/...breakable.html

I already have this pre-ordered. The dvd was not that good and this BD sounds like a major upgrade.

03-21-2008, 12:55 PM	#1
BStecke Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	Unbreakable review . . . kind of http://www.aintitcool.com/node/36086 There's really not much here, but what little there is is positive. I posted more because I thought it was kind of funny that the headline screams about how great the disc is, but most of it is Harry's usual nostalgic crap, mixed with his ****ing about firmware upgrades and his glaring lack of knowledge about his equipment. But, there ya go. Last edited by BStecke; 03-21-2008 at 01:00 PM.*

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03-21-2008, 01:41 PM	#2
broganreynik Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Nebraska Home Theater Gallery:60 4K collection:124 Blu-ray collection:2113 DVD collection:111 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:46	Wow, how could somebody be that clueless about their own set-up?

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DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	I'm getting this one. My favorite M. Night film.

03-21-2008, 05:59 PM	#6
Grant Matrix Banned Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:1	I will prb get it when it's on massive sale, I love the movie but there is just too much Blu for my little green which is putting me in the red! I really wish M. Night would have made sequals to Unbreakable, it has really great trilogy potential.

03-21-2008, 06:21 PM	#7
Cordre69 Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Livermore, CA 4K collection:218 Blu-ray collection:1094 Trading Score:1	Wow, I...really disliked that movie. So did my entire group. I wasnt aware it was popular elsewhere.

03-21-2008, 06:23 PM	#8
Josh Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Home Theater Gallery:50 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:407 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:34	This movie is the one that re-energized my hate for all things M. Night Shamalamadingdong. Really disliked this one.

03-21-2008, 06:57 PM	#10
Ralph P. Active Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Middletown NY Trading Score:3	Greetings, I have it in for review. I will get to it this weekend. Regards,

03-21-2008, 07:26 PM	#12
DeeChizzle Power Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:The Last Frontier Blu-ray collection:188 Blu-ray reviews:74 Trading Score:47	This is a strange movie for me in that it's both an intriguing storyline but at the same time it's a real snoozefest. M. Night movies are hit an miss but for the most part they all have no replay value whatsoever because once you know what the catch is the movie loses it's effect.

03-21-2008, 08:26 PM	#13
Pellaeon Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:East Coast Blu-ray collection:138 Trading Score:1	One of my favorites, a definite purchase for me. I didnt realize this puppy was coming April 1, excellent

03-21-2008, 08:26 PM	#14
canonball Member Member since:Feb 2008	I love this movie and have it pre-ordered with Amazon. So sad the trilogy isn't going to happen.

03-21-2008, 09:43 PM	#17
DepTii Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Blu-ray collection:154 Blu-ray reviews:26 Trading Score:3	I've already pre-ordered this one, can't wait.

03-22-2008, 06:15 PM	#18
Ralph P. Active Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Middletown NY Trading Score:3	Greetings, My review is posted at the HT Spot. Prepare yourselves to be disappointed in the overall video quality. Regards,

03-23-2008, 12:52 AM	#20
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	There is also a review at another site... http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htf/...breakable.html I already have this pre-ordered. The dvd was not that good and this BD sounds like a major upgrade.

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