Take Shelter (2011) - Blu-ray Forum

rushmore309 · 01-28-2012, 07:54 PM

I didn't see a thread for this, so I figured I would start one.

I recently saw this film and thought it was phenomenal. Michael Shannon and Jessica Chastain both give outstanding performances. It's really a shame that Shannon didn't get a nomination for this role. I really can't say enough about the work he did in this film.

For fear of ruining the story for anyone, I'm going to refrain from giving a synopsis.

However, I will say it's a wholly unique film with some outstanding and unsettling visual effects, top tier performances, a beautiful and unnerving musical score, and a story line that will give you goosebumps, yet move you at the same time.

Truly haunting film. This and Drive are neck-and-neck for my personal favorite film of 2011.

I've already pre-ordered this and truly can't wait to experience it again.

Presence · 01-28-2012, 08:09 PM

I'm definitely interested. I don't know much about the film but Michael Shannon is enough for me.

PlanetDahmz · 01-28-2012, 08:10 PM

I love Michael Shannon and Jessica Chastain has basically become my favorite actress over the past year. Will likely blind buy this.

rushmore309 · 01-28-2012, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by pmontreux

I'm definitely interested. I don't know much about the film but Michael Shannon is enough for me.

It's definitely worth your time. Here's the official trailer:

Presence · 01-28-2012, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by rushmore309

It's definitely worth your time. Here's the official trailer:

Take Shelter Movie Trailer Official (HD) - YouTube

I don't watch trailers for movies I'm interested in.

Trailers stink and they reveal too much. Plus I like to know as little as possible other than a very general synopsis. It makes the experience 'that' much better IMO.

rushmore309 · 01-28-2012, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by pmontreux

I don't watch trailers for movies I'm interested in.

Trailers stink and they reveal too much. Plus I like to know as little as possible other than a very general synopsis. It makes the experience 'that' much better IMO.

Understood.

Presence · 01-28-2012, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by rushmore309

Understood.

Ha! Well you're the first. I can sense the awkward stares on the other side of the monitors whenever I mention my weird stigma with trailers.

Hucksta G · 01-28-2012, 11:56 PM

Can't wait to own this, my favorite of 2011 for sure.

InMyTree · 01-29-2012, 12:22 AM

Excited to see this one. Not sure that i'll blind buy it but i'll definitely check it out.

Bad Sandwich · 01-29-2012, 12:29 AM

Anyone who likes/is interested in this owes it to themselves to check out the director's debut Shotgun Stories, also starring Michael Shannon. Unfortunately the DVD recently went OOP and is only available for absurd prices, so I'm crossing my fingers for a BD release. The director Jeff Nichols is the brother of Ben Nichols from Lucero, by the way. If memory serves Ben penned a couple original tunes for SG, and has a small role in both films.

lolwut · 01-29-2012, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Bad Sandwich

Anyone who likes/is interested in this owes it to themselves to check out the director's debut Shotgun Stories, also starring Michael Shannon. Unfortunately the DVD recently went OOP and is only available for absurd prices, so I'm crossing my fingers for a BD release. The director Jeff Nichols is the brother of Ben Nichols from Lucero, by the way. If memory serves Ben penned a couple original tunes for SG, and has a small role in both films.

I wasn't a fan of Shotgun Stories, but after seeing the masterpiece Take Shelter, I'm willing to give it another go.

TheGoodBadUgly9 · 01-29-2012, 03:21 PM

It's odd that this releases in about two weeks and we still don't have any cover art for the Blu-Ray version.

Seymour · 01-29-2012, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by oklahomafan999

It's odd that this releases in about two weeks and we still don't have any cover art for the Blu-Ray version.

Yeah, I've been thinking the same thing. I hope Sony doesn't/didn't cancel it without any notice.

SammyJankis · 01-29-2012, 03:54 PM

Second best film of the year. Michael Shannon is just phenomenal.

Can't wait for this.

Carlos2992 · 01-29-2012, 06:15 PM

Saw it yesterday night. A waste of time, nothing happens during two hours. BOREING film.

keldons · 01-29-2012, 06:44 PM

so, I'm looking forward to this and all, but the real question is....how hot is Jessica Chastain in this movie?

rushmore309 · 01-29-2012, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by keldons

so, I'm looking forward to this and all, but the real question is....how hot is Jessica Chastain in this movie?

Very.

erikilla · 01-29-2012, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Carlos2992

Saw it yesterday night. A waste of time, nothing happens during two hours. BOREING film.

Nothing happens? Haha, well, I shouldn't be surprised, considering you can't even spell.

Hucksta G · 01-30-2012, 02:44 AM

LOVED this but wasn't that big a fan of Shotgun Stories. Shannon did a great job as always, but Take Shelter was a far superior film. God damn, I can't wait to own it to watch it again.

thelittleprince · 01-30-2012, 03:16 AM

Missed this and Melancholia at the theaters and hope to see it finally in a couple of weeks. The trailer looks intriguing.

01-28-2012, 07:54 PM	#1
rushmore309 Active Member Member since:Sep 2010 4K collection:338 Blu-ray collection:2272 Trading Score:1	Take Shelter (2011) I didn't see a thread for this, so I figured I would start one. I recently saw this film and thought it was phenomenal. Michael Shannon and Jessica Chastain both give outstanding performances. It's really a shame that Shannon didn't get a nomination for this role. I really can't say enough about the work he did in this film. For fear of ruining the story for anyone, I'm going to refrain from giving a synopsis. However, I will say it's a wholly unique film with some outstanding and unsettling visual effects, top tier performances, a beautiful and unnerving musical score, and a story line that will give you goosebumps, yet move you at the same time. Truly haunting film. This and Drive are neck-and-neck for my personal favorite film of 2011. I've already pre-ordered this and truly can't wait to experience it again. Last edited by Scottie; 02-24-2017 at 02:36 PM.

01-29-2012, 12:29 AM	#10
Bad Sandwich Special Member Member since:Jan 2011 Trading Score:1	Anyone who likes/is interested in this owes it to themselves to check out the director's debut Shotgun Stories, also starring Michael Shannon. Unfortunately the DVD recently went OOP and is only available for absurd prices, so I'm crossing my fingers for a BD release. The director Jeff Nichols is the brother of Ben Nichols from Lucero, by the way. If memory serves Ben penned a couple original tunes for SG, and has a small role in both films. Last edited by Bad Sandwich; 01-29-2012 at 12:33 AM.

01-28-2012, 08:09 PM	#2
Presence Expert Member Member since:Oct 2010 Blu-ray collection:135 Trading Score:15	I'm definitely interested. I don't know much about the film but Michael Shannon is enough for me.

01-28-2012, 08:10 PM	#3
PlanetDahmz Member Member since:Dec 2011 Location:Wisconsin Blu-ray collection:24	I love Michael Shannon and Jessica Chastain has basically become my favorite actress over the past year. Will likely blind buy this.

01-28-2012, 11:56 PM	#8
Hucksta G Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 Location:New Zealand 4K collection:119 Blu-ray collection:1000 DVD collection:378 iTunes collection:1 Trading Score:5	Can't wait to own this, my favorite of 2011 for sure.

01-29-2012, 12:22 AM	#9
InMyTree Active Member Member since:Mar 2011 Location:Ontario, Canada Blu-ray collection:579 DVD collection:429	Excited to see this one. Not sure that i'll blind buy it but i'll definitely check it out.

01-29-2012, 03:21 PM	#12
TheGoodBadUgly9 Member Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Austin, TX Blu-ray collection:234	It's odd that this releases in about two weeks and we still don't have any cover art for the Blu-Ray version.

01-29-2012, 03:54 PM	#14
SammyJankis Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Austin Blu-ray collection:664	Second best film of the year. Michael Shannon is just phenomenal. Can't wait for this.

01-29-2012, 06:15 PM	#15
Carlos2992 Expert Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Lanus, Argentina Blu-ray collection:911 Trading Score:1	Saw it yesterday night. A waste of time, nothing happens during two hours. BOREING film.

01-29-2012, 06:44 PM	#16
keldons Expert Member Member since:Dec 2009	so, I'm looking forward to this and all, but the real question is....how hot is Jessica Chastain in this movie?

01-30-2012, 02:44 AM	#19
Hucksta G Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 Location:New Zealand 4K collection:119 Blu-ray collection:1000 DVD collection:378 iTunes collection:1 Trading Score:5	LOVED this but wasn't that big a fan of Shotgun Stories. Shannon did a great job as always, but Take Shelter was a far superior film. God damn, I can't wait to own it to watch it again.

01-30-2012, 03:16 AM	#20
thelittleprince Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2010 Location:wasteland 4K collection:211 Blu-ray collection:3467 DVD collection:56 Digital collection:490 iTunes collection:661 Trading Score:80	Missed this and Melancholia at the theaters and hope to see it finally in a couple of weeks. The trailer looks intriguing.

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