Why is the first X-Men not release but the other 2 are? - Blu-ray Forum

Chris60119 · 06-09-2008, 09:56 PM

Is there a reason behind this?

Thurman Murman · 06-09-2008, 09:59 PM

In the U.S. only the 3rd one was released.And im not buying it until they release the other 2 hopefully in a box set.

Alan Gordon · 06-09-2008, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by frettless5

Is there a reason behind this?

X-3 was released D&D (Day & Date) with the DVD release (or shortly thereafter). The first two are said to be coming later this year.

~Alan

M · 06-09-2008, 10:03 PM

I notice alot of movies are coming out on Blu-Ray like this, the sequals before the originals.

Mr. Cinema · 06-09-2008, 10:12 PM

Unfortunately, studios can't release every single movie we all want. Sometimes you have to wait.

russ · 06-09-2008, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Thurman Murman

And im not buying it until they release the other 2 hopefully in a box set.

Also, because it is terrible. I would like the first two on blu-ray, no doubt, but man, I am staying as far away from the third one as I can. While Famke Janssen in HD would be nice, I can wait until something else of hers sees a blu-ray release.

KenThompson · 06-09-2008, 11:21 PM

I too would like the first 2 Xmen movies. It will come eventually. The 3rd one is decent, sure hope when the other 2 come out they are available as separates as well as a box set. Don't want to have to buy the 3rd one again just to get the first two.

KenThompson · 06-09-2008, 11:22 PM

Oh, just for the record, the first 2 are far superior to the last installment.

Marine Mike · 06-09-2008, 11:27 PM

Its the same reason why they released Lost Season 3 and The Sopranos Season 6.

Chris60119 · 06-09-2008, 11:35 PM

Well I find the whole thing weird...

BrianAgenda · 06-10-2008, 12:10 AM

Didn't think X3 was terrible, thought it was a good effort considering they rushed it out (I think). Yup, the first two were better movies, but I still want the whole trilogy.

owa · 06-10-2008, 12:21 AM

I actually liked the 3rd one the most. I wasn't familiar with the comic so the Phoenix character was a complete surprise. I also really enjoyed that part of the storyline. Anyway, I'd like all 3 on blu-ray.

Beast · 06-10-2008, 12:56 AM

Hopefully they'll re-release the 3rd one as well with the extras that were released overseas.

Eternalnow · 06-10-2008, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Cinema

Unfortunately, studios can't release every single movie we all want. Sometimes you have to wait.

Yeah, movies like Mrs. Doubtfire, Meet The Spartans, and 27 Dresses etc are more important

Sith · 06-10-2008, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Eternalnow

Yeah, movies like Mrs. Doubtfire, Meet The Spartans, and 27 Dresses etc are more important

of course not, but the studios are trying to match street dates with them

WickyWoo · 06-10-2008, 03:14 AM

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I actually liked the 3rd one the most. I wasn't familiar with the comic so the Phoenix character was a complete surprise. I also really enjoyed that part of the storyline. Anyway, I'd like all 3 on blu-ray.

That wasn't Phoenix, it was something they made up

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_Phoenix_Saga

Geonosis · 06-10-2008, 03:28 AM

I'm waiting for the inevitable X-Men Trilogy box set, so passed on TLS until further notice. I do love that movie though.

Alan Gordon · 06-10-2008, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by WickyWoo

That wasn't Phoenix, it was something they made up

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_Phoenix_Saga

Amen!!

~Alan

Beast · 06-10-2008, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by WickyWoo

That wasn't Phoenix, it was something they made up

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_Phoenix_Saga

It's the movieverse. Which was grounded a lot more in realism than the comics.

The Shi'ar aspects and such would have been totally absurd to folks who don't read the comics.

Hell, even the people who read the comics arn't huge fans of the Shi'ar.

And regardless, the original concept of the Phoenix was Jean's Ultimate Mutation. As was here.

Alan Gordon · 06-10-2008, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Beast

And regardless, the original concept of the Phoenix was Jean's Ultimate Mutation. As was here.

Yeah, and we know how long that "original" concept lasted...

Look, I don't think anybody could seriously fault the movie bigwigs for altering the concept (it's what they did to the whole franchise in all three movies)... but while I think they (for the most part) did a good job of keeping the characters close to their comic book counterparts... I found the movie version of "Dark Phoenix" to fall rather flat. Of course, I found (other than a few scenes here and there) the movie to be rather lackluster compared to the first two.

It was still great to see Iceman "ice up", the "Cannonball Express", and of course, Dr. Henry "Bones" McCoy though!

~Alan

06-09-2008, 09:56 PM	#1
Chris60119 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:May 2008 Location:Savannah GA Blu-ray collection:850 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 35	Why is the first X-Men not release but the other 2 are? Is there a reason behind this?

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06-09-2008, 09:59 PM	#2
Thurman Murman Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Alabama	In the U.S. only the 3rd one was released.And im not buying it until they release the other 2 hopefully in a box set.

06-09-2008, 10:03 PM	#4
M Special Member Member since:May 2008 Trading Score:1	I notice alot of movies are coming out on Blu-Ray like this, the sequals before the originals.

06-09-2008, 10:12 PM	#5
Mr. Cinema Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:NC 4K collection:34 Blu-ray collection:35 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:85	Unfortunately, studios can't release every single movie we all want. Sometimes you have to wait.

06-09-2008, 11:21 PM	#7
KenThompson Power Member Member since:Sep 2006 Location:B.C. Canada	I too would like the first 2 Xmen movies. It will come eventually. The 3rd one is decent, sure hope when the other 2 come out they are available as separates as well as a box set. Don't want to have to buy the 3rd one again just to get the first two.

06-09-2008, 11:22 PM	#8
KenThompson Power Member Member since:Sep 2006 Location:B.C. Canada	Oh, just for the record, the first 2 are far superior to the last installment.

06-09-2008, 11:27 PM	#9
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	Its the same reason why they released Lost Season 3 and The Sopranos Season 6.

06-09-2008, 11:35 PM	#10
Chris60119 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:May 2008 Location:Savannah GA Blu-ray collection:850 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 35	Well I find the whole thing weird...

06-10-2008, 12:10 AM	#11
BrianAgenda Active Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Philly Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:18 Blu-ray collection:282 DVD collection:44	Didn't think X3 was terrible, thought it was a good effort considering they rushed it out (I think). Yup, the first two were better movies, but I still want the whole trilogy.

06-10-2008, 12:21 AM	#12
owa Blu-ray Knight Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 96	I actually liked the 3rd one the most. I wasn't familiar with the comic so the Phoenix character was a complete surprise. I also really enjoyed that part of the storyline. Anyway, I'd like all 3 on blu-ray.

06-10-2008, 12:56 AM	#13
Beast Blu-ray Champion Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:376 Blu-ray reviews:3	Hopefully they'll re-release the 3rd one as well with the extras that were released overseas.

06-10-2008, 03:28 AM	#17
Geonosis Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:New York, NY	I'm waiting for the inevitable X-Men Trilogy box set, so passed on TLS until further notice. I do love that movie though.

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