The Skeleton Twins (2014) - Blu-ray Forum

Corner Camping Noob · 10-16-2014, 07:00 AM

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Looks hilarious!

soarinsteven · 10-16-2014, 02:30 PM

Saw this a couple weeks ago, and enjoyed it a lot. Great to see Bill Hader stretch, and show some dramatic depth. Very funny and moving performance.

EPlay · 10-16-2014, 06:17 PM

I can't see the video in the first post from work, but this movie is definitely more of a drama with some humor/comedy. When I saw it at the theater a couple of weeks ago, 4 people walked out. I guess they were expecting something different.

In any case, I thought it was quite good. Kristen and Bill certainly gave wonderful performances. (And despite the subject matter, it contains one huge smile-inducing scene.) I would considering buying the BD, especially if it has good extras.

IndyMLVC · 10-16-2014, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by EPlay

I can't see the video in the first post from work, but this movie is definitely more of a drama with some humor/comedy. When I saw it at the theater a couple of weeks ago, 4 people walked out. I guess they were expecting something different.

They were expecting something "hilarious," like the commercials touted. I wasn't into it at all but I didn't walk out. The promotion for this was awful.

Veronica Mars · 10-16-2014, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by IndyMLVC

They were expecting something "hilarious," like the commercials touted. I wasn't into it at all but I didn't walk out. The promotion for this was awful.

The trailer didn't make it seem like a comedy to me.

It was a great film. GREAT. Even if it wasn't what you thought, if someone walked out of this, they need to watch Sex Tape and Tammy on a loop for the rest of their lives.

Trav606 · 10-16-2014, 08:15 PM

This was a really enjoyable dramady with great performances. I loved Bill Hader and Kristen Wiig in it!

javi92 · 10-16-2014, 11:55 PM

Saw this in the theater. It was pretty solid, but definitely overrated by the critics. If Hader's character wasn't gay, it would be a fairly unremarkable indie.

Vinsanity · 10-17-2014, 12:08 AM

I enjoyed it for what it is though it is way darker than I expected which isn't a bad thing but don't know if it's something that's re-watchable.

IndyMLVC · 10-17-2014, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Veronica Mars

The trailer didn't make it seem like a comedy to me.

It was a great film. GREAT. Even if it wasn't what you thought, if someone walked out of this, they need to watch Sex Tape and Tammy on a loop for the rest of their lives.

Did I say trailer? I said commercial.

Veronica Mars · 10-17-2014, 12:40 AM

If you pay attention to the blurbs from magazines or reviewers, rather than paying attention to what the dialogue is and what the topic of the film is, you deserve to be disappointed.

The trailer has comedic moments which are in the film, but it's also really clear that there is a lot of pretty serious drama in this movie too.

I thought, considering how small the release was, that the movie actually was making a lot of money per theater, so I guess some people were getting the right message.

IndyMLVC · 10-17-2014, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Veronica Mars

If you pay attention to the blurbs from magazines or reviewers, rather than paying attention to what the dialogue is and what the topic of the film is, you deserve to be disappointed.

The trailer has comedic moments which are in the film, but it's also really clear that there is a lot of pretty serious drama in this movie too.

I thought, considering how small the release was, that the movie actually was making a lot of money per theater, so I guess some people were getting the right message.

Sorry but get off your high horse.
Are you aware of the purpose of promotional material like commercials? people aren't going to remember ANYTHING from that commercial other than the SNL people and the massive words that the studio has splashed across the screen. Two words. Say it with me. AWFUL MARKETING.

Although I wouldn't see Sex Tape or Tammy if you paid me, you don't get a more stereotypically Hollywood ending than Skeleton Twins. It was ridiculous. THAT was the part that made me laugh out loud. So shit all over Hollywood films but your precious Skeleton Twins isn't as indie as you'd like to think it is.

Veronica Mars · 10-17-2014, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by IndyMLVC

Sorry but get off your high horse.
Are you aware of the purpose of promotional material like commercials? people aren't going to remember ANYTHING from that commercial other than the SNL people and the massive words that the studio has splashed across the screen. Two words. Say it with me. AWFUL MARKETING.

Although I wouldn't see Sex Tape or Tammy if you paid me, you don't get a more stereotypically Hollywood ending than Skeleton Twins. It was ridiculous. THAT was the part that made me laugh out loud. So shit all over Hollywood films but your precious Skeleton Twins isn't as indie as you'd like to think it is.

Dude, if anyone is on a high horse it's you.

Besides, I'm haven't even been near a horse in 20 years.

The movie WAS smart and really funny, though and the commercials looked NOTHING like a comedy, no matter what code words they used to try and get people into the theaters.

IndyMLVC · 10-17-2014, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Veronica Mars

Dude, if anyone is on a high horse it's you.

Besides, I'm haven't even been near a horse in 20 years.

The movie WAS smart and really funny, though and the commercials looked NOTHING like a comedy, no matter what code words they used to try and get people into the theaters.

"Dude," I wasn't the one that essentially said that people who didn't like "your movie" were stupid.

MikeScott · 10-20-2014, 07:20 AM

I thought the movie was pretty funny at times but also sad and beautiful. A great film and my favorite of the year. Wiig and Hader nailed it.

With it being released December 16th I'm tempted to ask for it for Christmas but don't think I can wait that long. I'll want it Day 1.

SkyMovieGuy · 10-22-2014, 03:24 AM

Rarely do I see a movie twice in the cinemas. The chemistry of Hader and Wiig is great and the lip-syncing scene was worth the price of admission the second time. I'll definitely pick this up.

MikeScott · 10-22-2014, 05:08 AM

I saw this three times theatrically.

Megalith · 12-14-2014, 11:01 PM

Black level on Blu-ray release is completely wrong.

Leonidas King · 12-14-2014, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeScott

I saw this three times theatrically.

Damnnn. It must really be great though. I like both Wigg and Hader so I definitely want to see it.

Veronica Mars · 12-15-2014, 12:40 AM

Britnasty · 12-15-2014, 08:08 PM

I've seen it twice in theater, four times on VUDU (thanks to the early digital release) so far and I know I'll be watching the Bluray at least twice tomorrow after I pick it up.

A phenomenal film, still my favorite of the year. Whiplash is the only film that came close for me.

10-22-2014, 03:24 AM	#15
SkyMovieGuy Junior Member Member since:Jul 2012 Location:Seattle, WA 4K collection:103 Blu-ray collection:1100 iTunes collection:11	Saw it twice in cinemas. Rarely do I see a movie twice in the cinemas. The chemistry of Hader and Wiig is great and the lip-syncing scene was worth the price of admission the second time. I'll definitely pick this up.

10-22-2014, 05:08 AM	#16
MikeScott Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Minnesota Trading Score:503	I saw this three times theatrically. Last edited by MikeScott; 10-22-2014 at 05:13 AM.

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10-16-2014, 02:30 PM	#2
soarinsteven Special Member Member since:Jan 2013 Location:IL 4K collection:35 Blu-ray collection:911	Saw this a couple weeks ago, and enjoyed it a lot. Great to see Bill Hader stretch, and show some dramatic depth. Very funny and moving performance.

10-16-2014, 06:17 PM	#3
EPlay Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Hawaii 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- iTunes collection:- Trading Score:197	I can't see the video in the first post from work, but this movie is definitely more of a drama with some humor/comedy. When I saw it at the theater a couple of weeks ago, 4 people walked out. I guess they were expecting something different. In any case, I thought it was quite good. Kristen and Bill certainly gave wonderful performances. (And despite the subject matter, it contains one huge smile-inducing scene.) I would considering buying the BD, especially if it has good extras.

10-16-2014, 08:15 PM	#6
Trav606 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2013 Location:Lexington, Kentucky 4K collection:549 Blu-ray collection:2091 DVD collection:192 Digital collection:1095 Prime collection:1 Trading Score:113	This was a really enjoyable dramady with great performances. I loved Bill Hader and Kristen Wiig in it!

10-16-2014, 11:55 PM	#7
javi92 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2013 4K collection:300 Blu-ray collection:4969 DVD collection:875	Saw this in the theater. It was pretty solid, but definitely overrated by the critics. If Hader's character wasn't gay, it would be a fairly unremarkable indie.

10-17-2014, 12:08 AM	#8
Vinsanity Active Member Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Seattle, WA Blu-ray collection:351 Trading Score:67	I enjoyed it for what it is though it is way darker than I expected which isn't a bad thing but don't know if it's something that's re-watchable.

10-17-2014, 12:40 AM	#10
Veronica Mars Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Scottsdale, AZ 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:530 DVD collection:80 Digital collection:3370 iTunes collection:19 Prime collection:23 Trading Score:379	If you pay attention to the blurbs from magazines or reviewers, rather than paying attention to what the dialogue is and what the topic of the film is, you deserve to be disappointed. The trailer has comedic moments which are in the film, but it's also really clear that there is a lot of pretty serious drama in this movie too. I thought, considering how small the release was, that the movie actually was making a lot of money per theater, so I guess some people were getting the right message.

10-20-2014, 07:20 AM	#14
MikeScott Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Minnesota Trading Score:503	I thought the movie was pretty funny at times but also sad and beautiful. A great film and my favorite of the year. Wiig and Hader nailed it. With it being released December 16th I'm tempted to ask for it for Christmas but don't think I can wait that long. I'll want it Day 1.

12-14-2014, 11:01 PM	#17
Megalith Special Member Member since:Jan 2007	Black level on Blu-ray release is completely wrong.

12-15-2014, 08:08 PM	#20
Britnasty Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Milwaukee, WI 4K collection:722 Blu-ray collection:1921 Trading Score:574	I've seen it twice in theater, four times on VUDU (thanks to the early digital release) so far and I know I'll be watching the Bluray at least twice tomorrow after I pick it up. A phenomenal film, still my favorite of the year. Whiplash is the only film that came close for me.

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