What was your best blindbuy? - Blu-ray Forum

Lsalas76 · 10-23-2008, 04:46 AM

I was just wondering what your best blind buy(s) are.

mine are:
unforgiven (great movie)
Underworld
Sunshine
Nightmare Before Christmas

JoePa2624 · 10-23-2008, 05:19 AM

I'm embarrassed to say my best blind buy would have to be casino royale. It's embarrassing that I'd never seen the movie before. When I got my ps3 I asked a friend what a good blu-ray would be and he told me to buy CR and I would not be disappointed.

Chad Varnadore · 10-23-2008, 05:38 AM

I can't speak to "best" blind buy, as technically most of my purchases are blind. Usually, I've heard enough going in to get a good idea if I'll like a film enough to gamble more than the cost of a rental. But Next and Disturbia really caught me by surprise, even if the later is a Rear Window remake.

TheShibby · 10-23-2008, 05:46 AM

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang was probably my best blind-buy. I didn't even know what to expect, but I was so glad I bought it.

Next would probably be Street Kings then Batman: Gotham Knight.

1. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
2. Street Kings
3. Batman: Gotham Knight

Spyder-Dan · 10-23-2008, 05:52 AM

my best blu blind buys would have to be 1. "Sunshine" 2. "Rambo" and 3. Hitman.

melo4mvp · 10-23-2008, 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoePa2624

I'm embarrassed to say my best blind buy would have to be casino royale. It's embarrassing that I'd never seen the movie before. When I got my ps3 I asked a friend what a good blu-ray would be and he told me to buy CR and I would not be disappointed.

Don't be embarrassed. I never seen casino royale until I bought the blu-ray either. It's actually the fist Bond movie I've watched all the way through. A friend told me how good it was and I'm defiantly glad I listened.

Lsalas76 · 10-23-2008, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoePa2624

I'm embarrassed to say my best blind buy would have to be casino royale. It's embarrassing that I'd never seen the movie before. When I got my ps3 I asked a friend what a good blu-ray would be and he told me to buy CR and I would not be disappointed.

Oh I don't think its embarrassing at all. I would have never saw the movie if I had not read the rave reviews. thought I'd give it a try when it first came out despite the fact that I absolutely hate Bond movies( i might be in the minority here) and they all put me to sleep. Needless to say CR was not any different than any other bond movie and I'm glad I rented it instead of blind buying it.

silversnake · 10-23-2008, 06:53 AM

refreshing topic

Best

-sunshine
-lives of others (trade)
-appleseed ex machina
-dave matthews
-Nine inch nails
-The fall
-The orphanage
-sleuth (trade)
-run lola run
-sin city
-Planet earth
-a few good men

The best hands down though was No Country for old men

Worst

-the bank job
-wall street
-there will be blood

CheapChildren · 10-23-2008, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chad Varnadore

But Next and Disturbia really caught me by surprise, even if the later is little more than a Vertigo remake.

Rear Window.

ambientcafe · 10-23-2008, 06:58 AM

Based on sterling reviews, I blind-purchased Paul Verhoven's 'Black Book'. It's a top-tier title in terms of content, PQ, & AQ. The dutch actress who plays the lead, is fabulous & I'm looking forward to seeing her english language film debut in the upcoming 'Valkyrie'.

remmers33 · 10-23-2008, 06:59 AM

Zombie Strippers!

Watched this a few days ago and it reminds me of the original Return of the Living Dead
Gory, very funny and film that doesn't take its self seriously

elks86 · 10-23-2008, 07:23 AM

3:10 to Yuma
Sunshine
There Will Be Blood
No Country For Old Men
Pans Labyrinth
Nightmare Before Christmas
The Bank Job
Dark City

BIGLAD · 10-23-2008, 07:31 AM

Shoot Em Up great entertainment.

CheapChildren · 10-23-2008, 07:50 AM

Personally I loved The Adventures of Baron Munchhausen & Natural Born Killers.

tjhart78 · 10-23-2008, 08:23 AM

BEST

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
Iron Man
Sunshine
Sweeney Todd
300
Blood Diamond

WORST

The Transporter
Shooter

saginawjuggalo · 10-23-2008, 08:55 AM

I still need to get around to watching some of my blind buys, but so far these did it for me.

28 Weeks Later
3:10 to Yuma
Apocalypto
Mr. Brooks
No Country for Old Men

Disturbia (I blind bought it on HDDVD, now own it on Blu)
Transformers (I blind bought it on HDDVD, now own it on Blu)

The Departed (I blind bought it on HDDVD, I will be re-buying it on Blu)
Shooter (I blind bought it on HDDVD, I will be re-buying it on Blu)

Alkali · 10-23-2008, 09:53 AM

No Country for Old Men
In the Valley of Elah
Seraphim Falls

Marquoz · 10-23-2008, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sky_Captain

The Fall
There Will Be Blood
Zombie Strippers
Speed Racer
1408
Rescue Dawn

Loved them all.

Blind buying that this weekend, the name is just perfect, so I want to get it. But my best blind buy overall would have to be Appleseed. A bunch of people here raved about it, picked it up and have seen it maybe 10 times so far, and plan to watch it again this weekend.

JSparrow · 10-23-2008, 11:31 AM

With Blu's being expensive I haven't really brought that many blindly. However, I just got back from the US and I noticed Twister for $20. I had already brought Transformers, Iron Man and The Godfather and I had some spare cash so I thought that I would just get it.

Me and the wife watched it last night and for a film that came out in 1996 the pq is superb. It kind of makes me angry now when I see newer films getting a shoddy transfer, there is no excuse if Twister can look so good.

Giyomu · 10-23-2008, 11:42 AM

best blind buy, I mean a movie I didn t know a thing about :
- patton
- how the west was won
- sunshine

best blind buy but knew what the movie was about :
- sin city
- pirates 3
- transformers

***** now the worst *****
worst blind buy :
- ocean's 13 (maybe the all trilogy)

10-23-2008, 04:46 AM	#1
Lsalas76 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Location:USA 4K collection:388 Blu-ray collection:839 DVD collection:29 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:225	Your best blind buy(s) I was just wondering what your best blind buy(s) are. mine are: unforgiven (great movie) Underworld Sunshine Nightmare Before Christmas Last edited by Lsalas76; 10-24-2008 at 03:11 AM.

10-23-2008, 05:38 AM	#3
Chad Varnadore Senior Member Member since:Aug 2006 Location:Salisbury, NC Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:349 Blu-ray reviews:19	I can't speak to "best" blind buy, as technically most of my purchases are blind. Usually, I've heard enough going in to get a good idea if I'll like a film enough to gamble more than the cost of a rental. But Next and Disturbia really caught me by surprise, even if the later is a Rear Window remake. Last edited by Chad Varnadore; 10-23-2008 at 02:18 PM.

10-23-2008, 06:53 AM	#8
silversnake Blu-ray Champion Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:22 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:498 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:32	refreshing topic Best -sunshine -lives of others (trade) -appleseed ex machina -dave matthews -Nine inch nails -The fall -The orphanage -sleuth (trade) -run lola run -sin city -Planet earth -a few good men The best hands down though was No Country for old men Worst -the bank job -wall street -there will be blood Last edited by silversnake; 10-24-2008 at 02:41 AM.

10-23-2008, 08:55 AM	#16
saginawjuggalo Power Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Saginaw, Michigan 4K collection:167 Blu-ray collection:2058 DVD collection:85 iTunes collection:1 Trading Score:2	I still need to get around to watching some of my blind buys, but so far these did it for me. 28 Weeks Later 3:10 to Yuma Apocalypto Mr. Brooks No Country for Old Men Disturbia (I blind bought it on HDDVD, now own it on Blu) Transformers (I blind bought it on HDDVD, now own it on Blu) The Departed (I blind bought it on HDDVD, I will be re-buying it on Blu) Shooter (I blind bought it on HDDVD, I will be re-buying it on Blu) Last edited by saginawjuggalo; 10-23-2008 at 09:04 AM.

Similar Threads
thread	Forum	Thread Starter	Replies	Last Post
"Blindbuy" Definition	Newbie Discussion	Iceman713713	9	02-29-2008 06:59 PM

10-23-2008, 05:19 AM	#2
JoePa2624 Member Member since:Jul 2008	I'm embarrassed to say my best blind buy would have to be casino royale. It's embarrassing that I'd never seen the movie before. When I got my ps3 I asked a friend what a good blu-ray would be and he told me to buy CR and I would not be disappointed.

10-23-2008, 05:46 AM	#4
TheShibby New Member Member since:Sep 2008	Kiss Kiss Bang Bang was probably my best blind-buy. I didn't even know what to expect, but I was so glad I bought it. Next would probably be Street Kings then Batman: Gotham Knight. 1. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang 2. Street Kings 3. Batman: Gotham Knight

10-23-2008, 05:52 AM	#5
Spyder-Dan Special Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Austin, Tx 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:294 Trading Score:5	my best blu blind buys would have to be 1. "Sunshine" 2. "Rambo" and 3. Hitman.

10-23-2008, 06:58 AM	#10
ambientcafe Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Alberta Home Theater Gallery:26 Blu-ray reviews: 12	Based on sterling reviews, I blind-purchased Paul Verhoven's 'Black Book'. It's a top-tier title in terms of content, PQ, & AQ. The dutch actress who plays the lead, is fabulous & I'm looking forward to seeing her english language film debut in the upcoming 'Valkyrie'.

10-23-2008, 06:59 AM	#11
remmers33 Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:London Blu-ray collection:118	Zombie Strippers! Watched this a few days ago and it reminds me of the original Return of the Living Dead Gory, very funny and film that doesn't take its self seriously

10-23-2008, 07:23 AM	#12
elks86 Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Norcal 4K collection:274 Blu-ray collection:636 iTunes collection:572 Trading Score:215	3:10 to Yuma Sunshine There Will Be Blood No Country For Old Men Pans Labyrinth Nightmare Before Christmas The Bank Job Dark City

10-23-2008, 07:31 AM	#13
BIGLAD Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Houghton-Le-Spring Blu-ray collection:1024	Shoot Em Up great entertainment.

10-23-2008, 07:50 AM	#14
CheapChildren Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Fort Worth, TX Blu-ray collection:899 Trading Score:2	Personally I loved The Adventures of Baron Munchhausen & Natural Born Killers.

10-23-2008, 08:23 AM	#15
tjhart78 Junior Member Member since:Dec 2007	BEST Kiss Kiss Bang Bang Iron Man Sunshine Sweeney Todd 300 Blood Diamond WORST The Transporter Shooter

10-23-2008, 09:53 AM	#17
Alkali Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:UK Blu-ray collection:36	No Country for Old Men In the Valley of Elah Seraphim Falls

10-23-2008, 11:31 AM	#19
JSparrow Member Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:72	With Blu's being expensive I haven't really brought that many blindly. However, I just got back from the US and I noticed Twister for $20. I had already brought Transformers, Iron Man and The Godfather and I had some spare cash so I thought that I would just get it. Me and the wife watched it last night and for a film that came out in 1996 the pq is superb. It kind of makes me angry now when I see newer films getting a shoddy transfer, there is no excuse if Twister can look so good.

10-23-2008, 11:42 AM	#20
Giyomu Banned Member since:Sep 2007 Location:France Blu-ray collection:347 Blu-ray reviews:6	best blind buy, I mean a movie I didn t know a thing about : - patton - how the west was won - sunshine best blind buy but knew what the movie was about : - sin city - pirates 3 - transformers *** now the worst *** worst blind buy : - ocean's 13 (maybe the all trilogy)

Best Blu-ray Movie Deals