[Rec]2 - Blu-ray Forum

crey014 · 10-13-2009, 12:32 PM

So, from the success of the first film, and the obvious increase of horror films from Spain (remember the Japanese Horror film wave of the 90's?), [Rec]2 is obviously a given. I remember watching the first installment at the cinemas and it was epic. Nothing like watching a horror film at a late screening with a bunch of other people.

Anyway, on a more personal plug, there's a contest in New Zealand (where I live) about who can make the most buzz about the film. We made a short film and we would love to have your opinions, comments and ratings of it on YouTube. The prize, NZ$5000, that's about US$4K? Imagine the Criterions that we can get for that!

Check it out if you're keen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCR3Gkht-xY

SapGoblin · 10-13-2009, 01:05 PM

It was pretty good!
Kinda like a cross between cloverfield (w/the home movie footage cutting in and out) meets [Rec]! Good luck!

crey014 · 10-13-2009, 07:37 PM

Cheers! For what it's worth, it was cool making it. Haha! That place really gives me the creeps, eh!

Edo · 10-13-2009, 11:34 PM

i seen this movie few days ago..scary but not as good as first but still good....now they will probably do quarantine II based on this

OrlandoEastwood · 10-14-2009, 12:24 AM

Is that chick back from the first film?

crey014 · 10-18-2009, 07:34 AM

Holy! That thing that we made was mentioned at Aintitcool.com!

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/42737

Nielsb90 · 01-05-2010, 06:48 AM

So does anyone know of a DVD release anywhere? Heard the Blu-ray is released in Spain february 24, but I have seen DVD copies on eBay already?

luwanda · 01-05-2010, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Nielsb90

So does anyone know of a DVD release anywhere? Heard the Blu-ray is released in Spain february 24, but I have seen DVD copies on eBay already?

I live in Madrid and i have no news about it so far, not even of the dvd

Nielsb90 · 01-05-2010, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by luwanda

I live in Madrid and i have no news about it so far, not even of the dvd

eBay compies were probably pre-orders then.. Thanks for the info - can't wait to see this! The first one was a classic!

luwanda · 01-05-2010, 09:55 AM

Did you know that the main character is (or was) a presenter of a tv show? she did a good job imo

Nielsb90 · 01-05-2010, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by luwanda

Did you know that the main character is (or was) a presenter of a tv show? she did a good job imo

In real life? Yeah I thought they were all believable.. It has to be the most INTENSE movie I have seen - maybe ever!

I usually find ghost movies scarier, but this was terrifying

luwanda · 01-05-2010, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Nielsb90

In real life? Yeah I thought they were all believable.. It has to be the most INTENSE movie I have seen - maybe ever!

I usually find ghost movies scarier, but this was terrifying

Yup in real life, she co-presented a music tv show if im not wrong :P

erikilla · 01-10-2010, 06:41 PM

I saw this movie a couple of months ago and I was dissapointed. I loved the first one and I thought they did a wonderful job at the beginning of the second one, finding a way to continue the story. But the twist presented half way to the movie just didn't work for me. What did you guys think about it?

domper9 · 02-11-2010, 12:20 AM

SPOILERS AHEAD...

+++

What is the twist you are talking about? The introduction of the second camera, or the return of Angela Vidal?

I was very pleasantly surprised by this movie. I think the original REC was always meant as an experiment in form. Remember how the origin of the zombie infection was hardly explained? It was as if the directors were saying: "Just pick any origin story from whatever zombie movie you like and copy and paste into our movie. We're not going to waste screen time on that. Not what our movie is about"

What it was about, of course, is the idea of having the camera that films the movie, be a character in the movie.

Now, a sequel has to abide by a form of it's own. For starters, it has to up the ante somehow. Usually this means more Aliens, or more killings...
Also, it has to tie into the universe of the original movie. Typically this is done by having the killer return (e.g. Freddy) or having the victim return (e.g. Sydney Prescott).

So if the original idea is to have an in-movie camera, what better way to design a sequel than to have two? I thought it was a brilliant idea.
And the return of Angela Vidal nicely hooks the sequel up with the original. I tell you, when she first appears I was reminded of a young Sigourney Weaver, except that she was carrying a camera instead of a pulse rifle, and she looked scared shitless instead of brave. But that is just the character of Angela Vidal for you...

Finally, Rec 2 also paves the way for a 3rd and final installment. For if the idea of the sequel is to have 2 camera's, than surely in Rec 3 there must be many. Maybe it can be about people posting YouTube videos as the infection spreads across Spain. And soon, the passive watchers become part of the story they are watching, as the zombies reach their neighborhood, or something.

If they try to make a third I'll be sure to check it out...

WyldeMan45 · 02-11-2010, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Nielsb90

So does anyone know of a DVD release anywhere? Heard the Blu-ray is released in Spain february 24, but I have seen DVD copies on eBay already?

Have you checked your local video store? I actually just bought REC yesterday at my local Hollywood Video. They are going out of business and are selling everything in the inventory. I'd imagine REC should be at most of these other video stores, and $7 was a steal in my book. I am very excited for the sequel, this movie was crazy and got me good a few times.

10-13-2009, 12:32 PM	#1
crey014 Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:16	[Rec]2 So, from the success of the first film, and the obvious increase of horror films from Spain (remember the Japanese Horror film wave of the 90's?), [Rec]2 is obviously a given. I remember watching the first installment at the cinemas and it was epic. Nothing like watching a horror film at a late screening with a bunch of other people. Anyway, on a more personal plug, there's a contest in New Zealand (where I live) about who can make the most buzz about the film. We made a short film and we would love to have your opinions, comments and ratings of it on YouTube. The prize, NZ$5000, that's about US$4K? Imagine the Criterions that we can get for that! Check it out if you're keen. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCR3Gkht-xY Last edited by crey014; 10-13-2009 at 12:34 PM.

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10-13-2009, 01:05 PM	#2
SapGoblin Power Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:OH, U.S.A. SteelBooks™:+200 Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:424 Trading Score:47	It was pretty good! Kinda like a cross between cloverfield (w/the home movie footage cutting in and out) meets [Rec]! Good luck!

10-13-2009, 07:37 PM	#3
crey014 Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:16	Cheers! For what it's worth, it was cool making it. Haha! That place really gives me the creeps, eh!

10-13-2009, 11:34 PM	#4
Edo Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Chi-town Blu-ray reviews:13	i seen this movie few days ago..scary but not as good as first but still good....now they will probably do quarantine II based on this

10-14-2009, 12:24 AM	#5
OrlandoEastwood Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:R-Point Blu-ray reviews:86 Trading Score:24	Is that chick back from the first film?

10-18-2009, 07:34 AM	#6
crey014 Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:16	Holy! That thing that we made was mentioned at Aintitcool.com! http://www.aintitcool.com/node/42737

01-05-2010, 06:48 AM	#7
Nielsb90 Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Denmark Home Theater Gallery:38 4K collection:111 Blu-ray collection:1069 DVD collection:17 Trading Score:10	So does anyone know of a DVD release anywhere? Heard the Blu-ray is released in Spain february 24, but I have seen DVD copies on eBay already?

01-05-2010, 09:55 AM	#10
luwanda Special Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Madrid 4K collection:65 Blu-ray collection:1157 DVD collection:12 Blu-ray reviews:59	Did you know that the main character is (or was) a presenter of a tv show? she did a good job imo

01-10-2010, 06:41 PM	#13
erikilla Senior Member Member since:Sep 2009	I saw this movie a couple of months ago and I was dissapointed. I loved the first one and I thought they did a wonderful job at the beginning of the second one, finding a way to continue the story. But the twist presented half way to the movie just didn't work for me. What did you guys think about it?

02-11-2010, 12:20 AM	#14
domper9 Junior Member Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Brussels 4K collection:226 Blu-ray collection:859 DVD collection:81	SPOILERS AHEAD... +++ What is the twist you are talking about? The introduction of the second camera, or the return of Angela Vidal? I was very pleasantly surprised by this movie. I think the original REC was always meant as an experiment in form. Remember how the origin of the zombie infection was hardly explained? It was as if the directors were saying: "Just pick any origin story from whatever zombie movie you like and copy and paste into our movie. We're not going to waste screen time on that. Not what our movie is about" What it was about, of course, is the idea of having the camera that films the movie, be a character in the movie. Now, a sequel has to abide by a form of it's own. For starters, it has to up the ante somehow. Usually this means more Aliens, or more killings... Also, it has to tie into the universe of the original movie. Typically this is done by having the killer return (e.g. Freddy) or having the victim return (e.g. Sydney Prescott). So if the original idea is to have an in-movie camera, what better way to design a sequel than to have two? I thought it was a brilliant idea. And the return of Angela Vidal nicely hooks the sequel up with the original. I tell you, when she first appears I was reminded of a young Sigourney Weaver, except that she was carrying a camera instead of a pulse rifle, and she looked scared shitless instead of brave. But that is just the character of Angela Vidal for you... Finally, Rec 2 also paves the way for a 3rd and final installment. For if the idea of the sequel is to have 2 camera's, than surely in Rec 3 there must be many. Maybe it can be about people posting YouTube videos as the infection spreads across Spain. And soon, the passive watchers become part of the story they are watching, as the zombies reach their neighborhood, or something. If they try to make a third I'll be sure to check it out...

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