Howard the Duck - Blu-ray Forum

Pirate King · 03-09-2009, 12:19 PM

Since the official purpose of this area of our forum is "General discussion of movies and TV shows, not directly related to a Blu-ray release. Also discuss actors, actresses, directors etc.", I thought it would be ok.

Howard the Duck will be available on DVD March 10th. Since no one knows if and when it will ever be released on Blu-ray, I was curious as to who may be interested in it. This is one of those Love it or Hate it movies. I actually love it and plan to pick up a copy of it tomorrow.

MacDaddyOJack · 03-09-2009, 12:28 PM

I loved it when I was a kid but it's been a long time since I've seen it. I'd like to at least rent it on Blu but it's tough to say whether or not I would want to own a copy.

proxpilot · 03-09-2009, 01:05 PM

i highly doubt that movie will see a Blu release any time soon

Red Hood · 03-09-2009, 01:05 PM

I think that was the first near sex scene I ever witnessed.

Monkey_Boy · 03-09-2009, 01:19 PM

I absolutely loved this movie as a kid and I'm definetly grabbing it for my own!

I can almost hear that theme song now: "Howard THE Duck! Da-da-dum-da-da-duh-duh!" Yeah, the rest is kinda hazy after the "Howard THE Duck" part.

(Oh, gimme a break! I haven't seen it in over 20 years or so!)

"Pinnochio" and "Howard the Duck", 2 movies I once adored, coming out to own on the same day. Whodathunkit?

This is actually kind of a weird coincidence because the wife just got me a Howard the Duck statue for no real reason! It was just a simple expression of her love.

(I love you too, baby!

)

Petra_Kalbrain · 03-09-2009, 01:39 PM

Love Howard The Duck... would buy it instantly on Blu-ray.

uziel5000 · 03-09-2009, 01:43 PM

Yeah, Howard is definately one of those love-hate movies. The critics totally destroyed the film when it came out and it pops up in many "worst movies" lists.

But beauty is in the eye of the beholder...

I watched it as a kid and I loved it. I thought Howard was witty and cool and I actually love the film score for some reason. I used to watch this movie all the time. I wonder if I would think the same thing if I had watched the film for the first time as an adult.

My experience is that the people who like the film watched it when they were young first. Me and my brother still quote the movie from time to time to this day. "Try the seatbelt Howard." lol

masob98 · 03-09-2009, 01:46 PM

I didn't know this was coming out on dvd, I have been looking for this one for a while. I will definitely be picking this one up for sure. And you never know it might come out on blu one day, I have seen worse movies on bluray already.

Galley · 03-09-2009, 03:14 PM

I've still got the soundtrack on cassette.

Y3k Bug · 03-09-2009, 03:16 PM

Howard the Duck is a fantastic movie. I'd pick it up in a heartbeat if it came out on Blu-ray.

Pirate King · 03-09-2009, 03:18 PM

Seems like there are lots of Howard fans out there. Maybe someday we will have this gem on Blu, but for now, I am quite pleased that it is finally going to be on DVD.

And yes, it does have a great score.

connect42 · 03-09-2009, 03:22 PM

I love the movie, but I just don't know if I can buy a DVD anymore. Although, I just made an exception for the Dead Like Me movie, so maybe I can still do it.

Beast · 03-09-2009, 03:26 PM

It's certainly a guilty pleasure of mine. I'll be grabbing my copy tomorrow with Pinnochio.

While I would have loved a Blu-Ray release, I'll grab the DVD. Best way to ensure it comes to Blu-Ray sooner rather than never is to make sure it sells well on release day.

andyman1970 · 03-09-2009, 03:38 PM

I love this movie. It's where Paul Guilfoyle (Capt. Brass from CSI) makes his film debut. Although the movie has been available on DVD in Europe for a couple of years now, I'm glad to see it finally get a US release, although it would have been nice to get a Blu-ray release as well. May have to pick it up if the price is right just so they might consider a BD release in the future, sometime.

Alpha Sixx · 03-09-2009, 04:25 PM

Hell yeah this is a great movie! I saw it at the theatre. That guy that was possesed really creeped me out! Im definitely getting it when it comes out!

Beast · 03-09-2009, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by andyman1970

May have to pick it up if the price is right just so they might consider a BD release in the future, sometime.

Well, it's $9.99 at Best Buy. And it's not a simple barebones release. Well worth a purchase.

Ranger-R · 03-09-2009, 04:33 PM

own it on laserdisc, bout time it made it to dvd

8.99 on amazon right now!

masob98 · 03-09-2009, 04:46 PM

yeah walmart.com has it for 8.99 as well. Im picking it up tomorrow definately.

damandan05 · 03-09-2009, 04:47 PM

man, i just bought the vhs a few months ago off ebay because I thought it was never getting a dvd release. Oh well def grabbing this.

P@t_Mtl · 03-09-2009, 04:48 PM

Loved it when I first saw it, now it's mostly just nostalgia but I haven't seen this movie in such a long long time.

03-09-2009, 12:19 PM	#1
Pirate King Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Texas Home Theater Gallery:25 Blu-ray collection:1851 Blu-ray reviews: 4	Howard the Duck Since the official purpose of this area of our forum is "General discussion of movies and TV shows, not directly related to a Blu-ray release. Also discuss actors, actresses, directors etc.", I thought it would be ok. Howard the Duck will be available on DVD March 10th. Since no one knows if and when it will ever be released on Blu-ray, I was curious as to who may be interested in it. This is one of those Love it or Hate it movies. I actually love it and plan to pick up a copy of it tomorrow.

03-09-2009, 01:19 PM	#5
Monkey_Boy Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Kansas City, Mo. Home Theater Gallery:135 4K collection:275 Blu-ray collection:886 DVD collection:531 Trading Score:1	It's About Frikkin' Time!!!!!!!!! I absolutely loved this movie as a kid and I'm definetly grabbing it for my own! I can almost hear that theme song now: "Howard THE Duck! Da-da-dum-da-da-duh-duh!" Yeah, the rest is kinda hazy after the "Howard THE Duck" part. (Oh, gimme a break! I haven't seen it in over 20 years or so!) "Pinnochio" and "Howard the Duck", 2 movies I once adored, coming out to own on the same day. Whodathunkit? This is actually kind of a weird coincidence because the wife just got me a Howard the Duck statue for no real reason! It was just a simple expression of her love. (I love you too, baby! )

03-09-2009, 04:33 PM	#17
Ranger-R Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Washington Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:1808 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:80	own it on laserdisc, bout time it made it to dvd 8.99 on amazon right now! Last edited by Ranger-R; 03-09-2009 at 04:38 PM.

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03-09-2009, 12:28 PM	#2
MacDaddyOJack Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Richmond, VA PSNetwork: MacDaddyOJack Trophy Level: 12(4%) Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:71 Blu-ray reviews:23 Trading Score:4	I loved it when I was a kid but it's been a long time since I've seen it. I'd like to at least rent it on Blu but it's tough to say whether or not I would want to own a copy.

03-09-2009, 01:05 PM	#3
proxpilot Special Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:High Point, North Carolina Home Theater Gallery:2 Blu-ray collection:108 Trading Score:1	i highly doubt that movie will see a Blu release any time soon

03-09-2009, 01:05 PM	#4
Red Hood Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:33	I think that was the first near sex scene I ever witnessed.

03-09-2009, 01:39 PM	#6
Petra_Kalbrain Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Vancouver, BC 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:561 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:20	Love Howard The Duck... would buy it instantly on Blu-ray.

03-09-2009, 01:43 PM	#7
uziel5000 Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Vega Alta, Puerto Rico Blu-ray collection:103	Yeah, Howard is definately one of those love-hate movies. The critics totally destroyed the film when it came out and it pops up in many "worst movies" lists. But beauty is in the eye of the beholder... I watched it as a kid and I loved it. I thought Howard was witty and cool and I actually love the film score for some reason. I used to watch this movie all the time. I wonder if I would think the same thing if I had watched the film for the first time as an adult. My experience is that the people who like the film watched it when they were young first. Me and my brother still quote the movie from time to time to this day. "Try the seatbelt Howard." lol

03-09-2009, 01:46 PM	#8
masob98 Power Member Member since:Apr 2008 Home Theater Gallery:15 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:384 DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews:11	I didn't know this was coming out on dvd, I have been looking for this one for a while. I will definitely be picking this one up for sure. And you never know it might come out on blu one day, I have seen worse movies on bluray already.

03-09-2009, 03:14 PM	#9
Galley Power Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Greenville, SC 4K collection:117 Blu-ray collection:634 DVD collection:41 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:7	I've still got the soundtrack on cassette.

03-09-2009, 03:16 PM	#10
Y3k Bug Senior Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Arizona Blu-ray collection:666	Howard the Duck is a fantastic movie. I'd pick it up in a heartbeat if it came out on Blu-ray.

03-09-2009, 03:18 PM	#11
Pirate King Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Texas Home Theater Gallery:25 Blu-ray collection:1851 Blu-ray reviews: 4	Seems like there are lots of Howard fans out there. Maybe someday we will have this gem on Blu, but for now, I am quite pleased that it is finally going to be on DVD. And yes, it does have a great score.

03-09-2009, 03:22 PM	#12
connect42 Expert Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Columbus, Georgia Home Theater Gallery:22 Blu-ray collection:103 Trading Score:19	I love the movie, but I just don't know if I can buy a DVD anymore. Although, I just made an exception for the Dead Like Me movie, so maybe I can still do it.

03-09-2009, 03:26 PM	#13
Beast Blu-ray Champion Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:376 Blu-ray reviews:3	It's certainly a guilty pleasure of mine. I'll be grabbing my copy tomorrow with Pinnochio. While I would have loved a Blu-Ray release, I'll grab the DVD. Best way to ensure it comes to Blu-Ray sooner rather than never is to make sure it sells well on release day.

03-09-2009, 03:38 PM	#14
andyman1970 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Birmingham, Alabama, USA DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews: 45 Trading Score:7	I love this movie. It's where Paul Guilfoyle (Capt. Brass from CSI) makes his film debut. Although the movie has been available on DVD in Europe for a couple of years now, I'm glad to see it finally get a US release, although it would have been nice to get a Blu-ray release as well. May have to pick it up if the price is right just so they might consider a BD release in the future, sometime.

03-09-2009, 04:25 PM	#15
Alpha Sixx Senior Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Originally Houston Tx, Now living in Hawaii! Home Theater Gallery:97	Hell yeah this is a great movie! I saw it at the theatre. That guy that was possesed really creeped me out! Im definitely getting it when it comes out!

03-09-2009, 04:46 PM	#18
masob98 Power Member Member since:Apr 2008 Home Theater Gallery:15 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:384 DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews:11	yeah walmart.com has it for 8.99 as well. Im picking it up tomorrow definately.

03-09-2009, 04:47 PM	#19
damandan05 Active Member Member since:Apr 2007	man, i just bought the vhs a few months ago off ebay because I thought it was never getting a dvd release. Oh well def grabbing this.

03-09-2009, 04:48 PM	#20
P@t_Mtl Blu-ray Duke Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:452 DVD collection:513 Trading Score:3	Loved it when I first saw it, now it's mostly just nostalgia but I haven't seen this movie in such a long long time.

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