Is it just me or? - Blu-ray Forum

ObiMcD · 05-13-2008, 04:18 PM

Are most of the recent Blu-Ray announces for what I daresay are generally crap movies? After either BoB or Firefly (whichever was announced last) basically all of the announcements have been for movies that are not only not good movies, but really don't seem like they'd pack some extra ZING on BD. At least give us SOMETHING big, maybe not LOTR or SW or Indiana Jones, but I just feel like for our patience the studios should give us SOMETHING. I mean, really Blu-Ray isn't out of this yet, it still has other things to compete with besides HD-DVD, and I just feel like if they don't put out some more films that will convince people to go Blu then not only could they be screwed, but I would have bought two obsolete formats in one year.

SquidPuppet · 05-13-2008, 04:22 PM

I think there has been a good dose of releases AND announcements for upcoming films. There seems to be a mix of fluff, new, catalog, classics etc.

ESUNintel · 05-13-2008, 04:23 PM

It's true, there aren't that many good movies coming out soon (although V comes out soon). They still have to worry about AppleTV (who actually partnered with HBO and released Rome today).

Alan Gordon · 05-13-2008, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ObiMcD

Are most of the recent Blu-Ray announces for what I daresay are generally crap movies? After either BoB or Firefly (whichever was announced last) basically all of the announcements have been for movies that are not only not good movies, but really don't seem like they'd pack some extra ZING on BD. At least give us SOMETHING big, maybe not LOTR or SW or Indiana Jones, but I just feel like for our patience the studios should give us SOMETHING. I mean, really Blu-Ray isn't out of this yet, it still has other things to compete with besides HD-DVD, and I just feel like if they don't put out some more films that will convince people to go Blu then not only could they be screwed, but I would have bought two obsolete formats in one year.

I've been THRILLED with the BD releases this far. I'm having to put off buying titles I'd like to have due to lack of money. I've also seen some really great release announcements made.

I would like to see more TV on BD releases, but I can understand why they're slow about it.

~Alan

mjbethancourt · 05-13-2008, 04:31 PM

They're just trying to crank some sales out of titles that are no longer selling on DVD. If they went straight to the good stuff, people's home video budget would go to that, and then they would never get any revenue out of their weaker old catalogue. It sucks.

owa · 05-13-2008, 04:31 PM

Don't think you're alone. It's seems like there are many people here that don't actually seem to like any movies but thankfully, I'm not one of them.

I'm pretty excited about the upcoming releases and haven't had any trouble finding movies that I want/enjoy/like.

Anyway, as I usually say in threads like this, just try back in a couple of years since the selection will be larger and there's a better chance that you will find a movie or two that you like.

Xboxbydegrees · 05-13-2008, 04:32 PM

I've been happy with the releases so far. As stated there has been a mix of titles. But I think it is time for the studios should throw us a bone and (at least) announce a release date for some of the movies that people are waiting for.

Marine Mike · 05-13-2008, 04:32 PM

I have to agree that with the recent releases, its been nothing to brag over. My theory is that when they release movies, they release them based on what else is releasing then.

Therefore, we won't just see 1 good movie get announced but a boatload of them at once from the various competitors.

Just because they are one big Blu family now, doesn't mean that they work together.

unjichan · 05-13-2008, 04:33 PM

Well, some of crappy movies makes more money than some good movies. Money first i guess. I got nothing against it at all, which one i hate i'll just skip it

ObiMcD · 05-13-2008, 04:36 PM

Yeah, I mean there are a few good things coming out I just feel like they're trying to inflate the BD catalog with a lot of crap, along with a few good titles, instead of the studios worrying about trying to bring new people into the BD fold with some must-haves.

mdm1699 · 05-13-2008, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ObiMcD

Are most of the recent Blu-Ray announces for what I daresay are generally crap movies? After either BoB or Firefly (whichever was announced last) basically all of the announcements have been for movies that are not only not good movies, but really don't seem like they'd pack some extra ZING on BD. At least give us SOMETHING big, maybe not LOTR or SW or Indiana Jones, but I just feel like for our patience the studios should give us SOMETHING. I mean, really Blu-Ray isn't out of this yet, it still has other things to compete with besides HD-DVD, and I just feel like if they don't put out some more films that will convince people to go Blu then not only could they be screwed, but I would have bought two obsolete formats in one year.

It's

YOU. BOO!

Need0fMany · 05-13-2008, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ObiMcD

Are most of the recent Blu-Ray announces for what I daresay are generally crap movies? After either BoB or Firefly (whichever was announced last) basically all of the announcements have been for movies that are not only not good movies, but really don't seem like they'd pack some extra ZING on BD. At least give us SOMETHING big, maybe not LOTR or SW or Indiana Jones, but I just feel like for our patience the studios should give us SOMETHING. I mean, really Blu-Ray isn't out of this yet, it still has other things to compete with besides HD-DVD, and I just feel like if they don't put out some more films that will convince people to go Blu then not only could they be screwed, but I would have bought two obsolete formats in one year.

I mostly agree. When the war was on I was buying with less discrimination (for the cause) but now I apply the same selection criteria I used to with DVDs. Lately there are less desirable titles than what I am willing to spend on so I spend elsewhere.

It really should be a no brainer for them. Look at box office numbers and DVD numbers (if already released), pick the 10% top of the crop and release those first. Why bother with crappy titles that bombed in theatres or on DVD already (bombed here is used relative to blockbusters)?

Beta Man · 05-13-2008, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ObiMcD

Yeah, I mean there are a few good things coming out I just feel like they're trying to inflate the BD catalog with a lot of crap, along with a few good titles, instead of the studios worrying about trying to bring new people into the BD fold with some must-haves.

The Criterion, and Neil Young Announcements are going to bury me as it is..... those were both HUGE announcements that were very recent...

Other than LOTR (which I'm not a fan of, but to each their own) and the Indy films, what "big movie" do they "owe" us???? In your opinion of course.

MasterXeus · 05-13-2008, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ObiMcD

Yeah, I mean there are a few good things coming out I just feel like they're trying to inflate the BD catalog with a lot of crap, along with a few good titles, instead of the studios worrying about trying to bring new people into the BD fold with some must-haves.

Well we're heading into summer. Usually it's slow during this time for movies coming out on DVD/Blu-ray. Studios tend to focus on cinema releases. I'm sure we’ll see an increase in "good" titles during the Fall-Winter.

DutchBoy · 05-13-2008, 04:47 PM

Between now and August/September I have 20 on order already -- for me, there's more than enough good to go around. But that's my opinion, I'm sure...

ObiMcD · 05-13-2008, 04:48 PM

Gladiator or Braveheart would be great for so many reasons, not the least of which being that those are the reasons I bought a HD-DVD player and then got pretty screwed.

Stiny-Ray2 · 05-13-2008, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ObiMcD

Are most of the recent Blu-Ray announces for what I daresay are generally crap movies? After either BoB or Firefly (whichever was announced last) basically all of the announcements have been for movies that are not only not good movies, but really don't seem like they'd pack some extra ZING on BD. At least give us SOMETHING big, maybe not LOTR or SW or Indiana Jones, but I just feel like for our patience the studios should give us SOMETHING. I mean, really Blu-Ray isn't out of this yet, it still has other things to compete with besides HD-DVD, and I just feel like if they don't put out some more films that will convince people to go Blu then not only could they be screwed, but I would have bought two obsolete formats in one year.

Couldn't agree more...thank goodness i am going on vacation for over a week. By the time i return it will be June, also some of those movies are way over priced.

Rabidhunter · 05-13-2008, 04:50 PM

I as well have been pretty happy with the new releases. Narnia coming out. I might have to get Master and Commander. V would be a great purchase. I'm also excited about Short Circut coming soon. They are releasing a wide range of movies, which they need to for wider adoption of Blu-ray. Trust me, these movie releases (lame as they may be to you) will benefit you later because of these movies.

CptGreedle · 05-13-2008, 04:51 PM

Now that the war is over, we are going to have to face it.... the studios were not ready.
We have to wait for them to really work hard on these top notch movies before we will see BD editions. I rather wait than have crappy copies anyways, I just wish they were ready earlier but I figure they were not sure which format would win and did not want to invest their time and money to release a movie to the wrong format afterall.

SquidPuppet · 05-13-2008, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ESUNintel

It's true, there aren't that many good movies coming out soon (although V comes out soon). They still have to worry about AppleTV (who actually partnered with HBO and released Rome today).

ROME on BD? Reeeeaaaaaly?

05-13-2008, 04:18 PM	#1
ObiMcD Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Boulder, CO	Is it just me or? Are most of the recent Blu-Ray announces for what I daresay are generally crap movies? After either BoB or Firefly (whichever was announced last) basically all of the announcements have been for movies that are not only not good movies, but really don't seem like they'd pack some extra ZING on BD. At least give us SOMETHING big, maybe not LOTR or SW or Indiana Jones, but I just feel like for our patience the studios should give us SOMETHING. I mean, really Blu-Ray isn't out of this yet, it still has other things to compete with besides HD-DVD, and I just feel like if they don't put out some more films that will convince people to go Blu then not only could they be screwed, but I would have bought two obsolete formats in one year.

05-13-2008, 04:22 PM	#2
SquidPuppet Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:277 Blu-ray reviews:27	I think there has been a good dose of releases AND announcements for upcoming films. There seems to be a mix of fluff, new, catalog, classics etc.

05-13-2008, 04:23 PM	#3
ESUNintel Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Colorado	It's true, there aren't that many good movies coming out soon (although V comes out soon). They still have to worry about AppleTV (who actually partnered with HBO and released Rome today).

05-13-2008, 04:31 PM	#5
mjbethancourt Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2008 Location:suburban fly-over USA 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:876	They're just trying to crank some sales out of titles that are no longer selling on DVD. If they went straight to the good stuff, people's home video budget would go to that, and then they would never get any revenue out of their weaker old catalogue. It sucks.

05-13-2008, 04:31 PM	#6
owa Blu-ray Knight Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 96	Don't think you're alone. It's seems like there are many people here that don't actually seem to like any movies but thankfully, I'm not one of them. I'm pretty excited about the upcoming releases and haven't had any trouble finding movies that I want/enjoy/like. Anyway, as I usually say in threads like this, just try back in a couple of years since the selection will be larger and there's a better chance that you will find a movie or two that you like.

05-13-2008, 04:32 PM	#7
Xboxbydegrees Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2007 Location:N.E. Ohio Blu-ray collection:56 Trading Score:181	I've been happy with the releases so far. As stated there has been a mix of titles. But I think it is time for the studios should throw us a bone and (at least) announce a release date for some of the movies that people are waiting for.

05-13-2008, 04:32 PM	#8
Marine Mike The Busey Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:120 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:4	I have to agree that with the recent releases, its been nothing to brag over. My theory is that when they release movies, they release them based on what else is releasing then. Therefore, we won't just see 1 good movie get announced but a boatload of them at once from the various competitors. Just because they are one big Blu family now, doesn't mean that they work together.

05-13-2008, 04:33 PM	#9
unjichan Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Bangkok, Thailand 4K collection:452 Blu-ray collection:2463 Blu-ray reviews:1	Well, some of crappy movies makes more money than some good movies. Money first i guess. I got nothing against it at all, which one i hate i'll just skip it

05-13-2008, 04:36 PM	#10
ObiMcD Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Boulder, CO	Yeah, I mean there are a few good things coming out I just feel like they're trying to inflate the BD catalog with a lot of crap, along with a few good titles, instead of the studios worrying about trying to bring new people into the BD fold with some must-haves.

05-13-2008, 04:47 PM	#15
DutchBoy Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008 Location:R. Cucamonga, CA Blu Ray Steelbooks™: 22 Home Theater Gallery:31 Blu-ray collection:101 Trading Score:12	Between now and August/September I have 20 on order already -- for me, there's more than enough good to go around. But that's my opinion, I'm sure...

05-13-2008, 04:48 PM	#16
ObiMcD Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Boulder, CO	Gladiator or Braveheart would be great for so many reasons, not the least of which being that those are the reasons I bought a HD-DVD player and then got pretty screwed.

05-13-2008, 04:50 PM	#18
Rabidhunter Senior Member Member since:Feb 2008	I as well have been pretty happy with the new releases. Narnia coming out. I might have to get Master and Commander. V would be a great purchase. I'm also excited about Short Circut coming soon. They are releasing a wide range of movies, which they need to for wider adoption of Blu-ray. Trust me, these movie releases (lame as they may be to you) will benefit you later because of these movies.

05-13-2008, 04:51 PM	#19
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	Now that the war is over, we are going to have to face it.... the studios were not ready. We have to wait for them to really work hard on these top notch movies before we will see BD editions. I rather wait than have crappy copies anyways, I just wish they were ready earlier but I figure they were not sure which format would win and did not want to invest their time and money to release a movie to the wrong format afterall.

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