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UNC4LIFE · 04-29-2013, 07:46 PM

deciding which movies are worth buying and which aren't? This may be a silly question and I'm sure it's been discussed countless times before, but I'm having a really tough time trying to figure out if I want to build a library of all the films I think are great or do I just want to buy my favorites that I know I'll rewatch many times. I'm starting to think that buying everything is a waste of money and space when most of them I'll never watch again. There are a lot of great movies I've seen where I tell myself at the time "I'm going to buy this on Blu-ray" but when I really stop and think about it I'm not sure I'll want to watch them again (or at least not watch them enough to justify buying them). I think I kid myself sometimes that I'll watch everything over again when in reality I won't or there just isn't enough times to do so. I'm leaning towards just buying my absolute favorites that I know I'll always come back to. Anyone else struggle with this?

Impossible · 04-29-2013, 07:47 PM

I only ever buy something I know I will watch a number of times.

octagon · 04-29-2013, 07:51 PM

I too only buy movies I will watch a number of times.

(zero and one are numbers, right?)

BuckNaked2k · 04-29-2013, 07:55 PM

Don't GTT (Go To Town) all at once. Build your collection one at a time.

Also, taking a risk isn't a bad thing once in a while. If you pick a stinker, it isn't the end of the world...you can always sell or trade.

Mikey is NSFW · 04-29-2013, 07:55 PM

I never go to the movies so if a movie catches my eye then i buy it. So every buy for me is a blind buy pretty much.

WyldeMF · 04-29-2013, 08:00 PM

The only time I buy a movie I probably won't watch more than once is when it's ridiculously cheap, like $5 or less. Not just any movie though.

jhan8185 · 04-29-2013, 08:00 PM

Can't say that I necessarily "struggle" with it but I do take several factors into play. I don't usually just grab something off the shelf. I might break that rule occasionally but if I'm unsure I'll leave it shrink wrapped for a few days so I can return it.

I'd say blind buys are a virtual no-no for me.

As for the stuff I know are favorites.....sometimes I'll wait for some kind of steelbook or other special edition. Some movies I own are "very good imo" and have great packaging but I might not own something I "love" yet because the packaging is still limited to amaray and I'm hoping for a better release.

I.e., I think The Aviator is a much better film than The Town but I like The Town enough that I had to grab the Limited Edition Collector's Edition but I don't own The Aviator at all.

I could go on a bit more on this subject Lol because if you're budget is tight there are so many variables.

jhan8185 · 04-29-2013, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by WyldeMF

The only time I buy a movie I probably won;t watch more than once is when it's ridiculously cheap, like $5 or less. Not just any movie though.

Yeah this happens too. Like Gia.....I don't recall how much I like that movie but remember thinking "Meh....$5? Why not....". I don't remember NOT liking it so it's not a total bust (no pun intended).

jhan8185 · 04-29-2013, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Brown

Yeah, buying blu-rays starts innocently enough. Buy only the big shiny spectacles...nothing that you've got on DVD...unless the PQ and AQ are significantly better...or it's on sale...or it "closes" out your collection of David Lean films...wait, when did it start being a collection? Holy crap, I gotta buy some shelving for this stuff...is there a Criterion sale this month? I hear the Japanese cut of Hellraiser is 1.3 seconds longer than the U.S. version...hmmm, I hear there some good cinema coming out of Pogoland. What region is that?

There ought to be a support group for this.

Sure, at one time I was a bit of a loose cannon but then I got sick of saying "Ok I need some shelf space...what can I do with the stuff I'm not going to watch again?" Well then you're stuck trading them in for pennies. I can't stand that. I refuse to contribute toward the "used" industry. Movies and games.

WyldeMF · 04-29-2013, 08:10 PM

I also look up the reviews on this site to see if the transfer is even worth upgrading from DVD to. There I are some films that I love, but never plan to buy on BD unless the deal is too tough to pass up. Some DVDs upconvert so well it's not worth it, especially with movies that aren't really based around visuals.

jhan8185 · 04-29-2013, 08:11 PM

Oh to answer the OP.....I would just go with the ones you know you're going to watch again imo

nmycon · 04-29-2013, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhan8185

I refuse to contribute toward the "used" industry. Movies and games.

Why?

jhan8185 · 04-29-2013, 08:18 PM

In reply to "Why?"

The same old story......you're trading something in for, let's say, $4 and then they're putting it back on the shelf for maybe even $15. It's a lot worse with games than movies. I've banned if for about 2.5 years now.

indy24la · 04-29-2013, 08:21 PM

There's a very complicated algorithm (that I stole from Netflix) I used when buying a movie:

How much I like the movie + how many times I will watch the movie
how much the movie costs

Tony208 · 04-29-2013, 08:22 PM

Not counting blind buys, I only buy stuff I know I'll watch again

Whether I have the time to do so is something else entirely

The Great Owl · 04-29-2013, 09:59 PM

For the most part, I buy Blu-rays that I know I'll enjoy watching multiple times for the rest of my life. Ever so often, though, I take a risk on something that looks as though it will be up my alley.

I stay away from the new release shelves on Tuesdays, unless there is something that I enjoyed at the theater and am dead set on purchasing as soon as possible (Skyfall, for example), because I learned from my DVD-collecting days that the chance that I'll end up selling a new release blind buy later on is roughly 100%.

I bought a ton of Blu-rays in December, January, and February while I was building my new collection, but I've leveled off pretty well since most of my essential favorites are spoken for already. It's out of character for me to have unwatched movies sitting on my shelf, because, during my DVD days, I usually watched a new purchase on the same day that I purchased it, but I bought a lot of Blu-rays quickly and have been catching up watching them lately. I've got 25 unwatched Blu-rays left to watch, so I am almost caught up.

cricepng · 04-29-2013, 10:14 PM

It depends on your budget. If it is tight, you need to really consider what has good replay potential for you. If your funds are unlimited, then it doesn't really matter. If I'm gonna spend real money (more than $10) for a movie, it has to have realy replay value for me or be something I want to on day watch with my son as he gets older. I willing to take more chances as the price drops. It helps to keep an eye on the deals section of the forum where you can often learn of great bargains on new or used BDs.

Abdrewes · 04-29-2013, 10:19 PM

How much Is each high-definition viewing worth to you?

Let's say, $2.50 is what you'd pay to watch your own copy of Boogie Nights. If you plan on seeing it more than 4 times, I say buy it for $10.

*PREACHER* · 04-29-2013, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abdrewes

How much Is each high-definition viewing worth to you?

Let's say, $2.50 is what you'd pay to watch your own copy of Boogie Nights. If you plan on seeing it more than 4 times, I say buy it for $10.

octagon · 04-29-2013, 10:31 PM

04-29-2013, 07:46 PM	#1
UNC4LIFE Member Member since:Sep 2010	Anyone else have a hard time.. deciding which movies are worth buying and which aren't? This may be a silly question and I'm sure it's been discussed countless times before, but I'm having a really tough time trying to figure out if I want to build a library of all the films I think are great or do I just want to buy my favorites that I know I'll rewatch many times. I'm starting to think that buying everything is a waste of money and space when most of them I'll never watch again. There are a lot of great movies I've seen where I tell myself at the time "I'm going to buy this on Blu-ray" but when I really stop and think about it I'm not sure I'll want to watch them again (or at least not watch them enough to justify buying them). I think I kid myself sometimes that I'll watch everything over again when in reality I won't or there just isn't enough times to do so. I'm leaning towards just buying my absolute favorites that I know I'll always come back to. Anyone else struggle with this?

04-29-2013, 08:00 PM	#6
WyldeMF Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:111	The only time I buy a movie I probably won't watch more than once is when it's ridiculously cheap, like $5 or less. Not just any movie though. Last edited by WyldeMF; 04-29-2013 at 08:07 PM.

04-29-2013, 09:59 PM	#16
The Great Owl Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Georgia 4K collection:927 Blu-ray collection:6035 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews: 255 Trading Score:6	For the most part, I buy Blu-rays that I know I'll enjoy watching multiple times for the rest of my life. Ever so often, though, I take a risk on something that looks as though it will be up my alley. I stay away from the new release shelves on Tuesdays, unless there is something that I enjoyed at the theater and am dead set on purchasing as soon as possible (Skyfall, for example), because I learned from my DVD-collecting days that the chance that I'll end up selling a new release blind buy later on is roughly 100%. I bought a ton of Blu-rays in December, January, and February while I was building my new collection, but I've leveled off pretty well since most of my essential favorites are spoken for already. It's out of character for me to have unwatched movies sitting on my shelf, because, during my DVD days, I usually watched a new purchase on the same day that I purchased it, but I bought a lot of Blu-rays quickly and have been catching up watching them lately. I've got 25 unwatched Blu-rays left to watch, so I am almost caught up. Last edited by The Great Owl; 04-29-2013 at 10:02 PM.

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04-29-2013, 07:47 PM	#2
Impossible Banned Member since:Mar 2010 Blu-ray reviews:3	I only ever buy something I know I will watch a number of times.

04-29-2013, 07:51 PM	#3
octagon Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Chicago 4K collection:255 Blu-ray collection:2801	I too only buy movies I will watch a number of times. (zero and one are numbers, right?)

04-29-2013, 07:55 PM	#4
BuckNaked2k Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Connecticut 4K collection:32 Blu-ray collection:761 DVD collection:47 Trading Score:146	Don't GTT (Go To Town) all at once. Build your collection one at a time. Also, taking a risk isn't a bad thing once in a while. If you pick a stinker, it isn't the end of the world...you can always sell or trade.

04-29-2013, 07:55 PM	#5
Mikey is NSFW Active Member Member since:Aug 2010 Location:Los Angeles,CA Blu-ray collection:68 Trading Score:95	I never go to the movies so if a movie catches my eye then i buy it. So every buy for me is a blind buy pretty much.

04-29-2013, 08:00 PM	#7
jhan8185 Active Member Member since:Mar 2011 Location:Providence, RI 4K collection:419 Blu-ray collection:1031	Can't say that I necessarily "struggle" with it but I do take several factors into play. I don't usually just grab something off the shelf. I might break that rule occasionally but if I'm unsure I'll leave it shrink wrapped for a few days so I can return it. I'd say blind buys are a virtual no-no for me. As for the stuff I know are favorites.....sometimes I'll wait for some kind of steelbook or other special edition. Some movies I own are "very good imo" and have great packaging but I might not own something I "love" yet because the packaging is still limited to amaray and I'm hoping for a better release. I.e., I think The Aviator is a much better film than The Town but I like The Town enough that I had to grab the Limited Edition Collector's Edition but I don't own The Aviator at all. I could go on a bit more on this subject Lol because if you're budget is tight there are so many variables.

04-29-2013, 08:10 PM	#10
WyldeMF Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:111	I also look up the reviews on this site to see if the transfer is even worth upgrading from DVD to. There I are some films that I love, but never plan to buy on BD unless the deal is too tough to pass up. Some DVDs upconvert so well it's not worth it, especially with movies that aren't really based around visuals.

04-29-2013, 08:11 PM	#11
jhan8185 Active Member Member since:Mar 2011 Location:Providence, RI 4K collection:419 Blu-ray collection:1031	Oh to answer the OP.....I would just go with the ones you know you're going to watch again imo

04-29-2013, 08:18 PM	#13
jhan8185 Active Member Member since:Mar 2011 Location:Providence, RI 4K collection:419 Blu-ray collection:1031	In reply to "Why?" The same old story......you're trading something in for, let's say, $4 and then they're putting it back on the shelf for maybe even $15. It's a lot worse with games than movies. I've banned if for about 2.5 years now.

04-29-2013, 08:21 PM	#14
indy24la Senior Member Member since:Jun 2012 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:2320 Trading Score:36	There's a very complicated algorithm (that I stole from Netflix) I used when buying a movie: How much I like the movie + how many times I will watch the movie how much the movie costs

04-29-2013, 08:22 PM	#15
Tony208 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:NYC 4K collection:421 Blu-ray collection:665 Trading Score:609	Not counting blind buys, I only buy stuff I know I'll watch again Whether I have the time to do so is something else entirely

04-29-2013, 10:14 PM	#17
cricepng Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2013 Location:alternates between Papua New Guinea and Pennsylvania Home Theater Gallery:14 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:1612 DVD collection:311 Digital collection:658 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:12	It depends on your budget. If it is tight, you need to really consider what has good replay potential for you. If your funds are unlimited, then it doesn't really matter. If I'm gonna spend real money (more than $10) for a movie, it has to have realy replay value for me or be something I want to on day watch with my son as he gets older. I willing to take more chances as the price drops. It helps to keep an eye on the deals section of the forum where you can often learn of great bargains on new or used BDs.

04-29-2013, 10:19 PM	#18
Abdrewes Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:May 2011 Location:Texas 4K collection:767 Blu-ray collection:9831 DVD collection:523 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:362	How much Is each high-definition viewing worth to you? Let's say, $2.50 is what you'd pay to watch your own copy of Boogie Nights. If you plan on seeing it more than 4 times, I say buy it for $10.

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