Are you a completist? - Blu-ray Forum

Travis · 01-25-2009, 02:19 PM

Are you someone who needs it all?
Will you buy a movie just to have all that is needed to complete a series?

paperthrower2000 · 01-25-2009, 02:20 PM

Yes.

naturephoto1 · 01-25-2009, 02:22 PM

Sometimes, but not with any degree of consistency. Depends in part it is based upon if I liked some of the films in the series very much as well as the comments and reviews of others for films that I have not seen.

Rich

Kynch · 01-25-2009, 02:23 PM

I answered "Sometimes Yes, Sometimes No" even though I consider myself a completist.

But that's only the case of things like the Terminator series and stuff. Like I won't buy The Butterfly Effect 2 because I know it'll suck.
Although I did buy 8MM 2 not knowing what it'd be like and haven't watched it yet. Just bought it to have it.

djluis2k6 · 01-25-2009, 02:27 PM

If I get famous enough one day to be on MTV cribs, I will buy every Blu-Ray available to showcase. But unless that happens, I'll only buy what I like. No need to buy what I probably will never watch.

Blu Man · 01-25-2009, 02:28 PM

Depends on the movies

Adam_ME · 01-25-2009, 02:34 PM

It really depends. Some series I can live without completing such as Star Trek(I have II, III, IV, and VI on DVD) and Naked Gun(I have 1 and 2 1/2). Others like Star Wars I have all of them.

And then there are those where I have no choice like Batman, The Godfather, or Austin Powers and I'm required to buy the entire series.

Travis · 01-25-2009, 02:36 PM

I buy the good ones.

Someday,when available I will buy:
X-men 1 and 2. not 3.
Pirates of The Caribbean 1, not 2 or 3.
Alien and Aliens, not 3 and 4.
Rocky 1 , 2 and Rocky Balboa , not 3,4, or 5.
Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi, not the prequels. Halloween 1 and 2, not 3-?.
Night of the Living Dead, Day of the Dead, and Dawn of The Dead, not the newest 2.
The original Indiana Jones trilogy, not the Crystal Skull.

Already bought Matrix, not the sequels
Casino Royale, no other Bond movie( I'll rent them, not buy)

ckent22 · 01-25-2009, 02:44 PM

Not in the sense that I buy something just for the sake of buying it. I will buy what I will watch again.

#Darren · 01-25-2009, 02:45 PM

Sadly, YES.

opterasis · 01-25-2009, 02:52 PM

I bought the Day of the Dead remake. I'll let that speak for itself.

Sloan78 · 01-25-2009, 02:52 PM

Yes and no, like some others that have posted. It really depends on the series and wether I will watch it again.

Blu Titan · 01-25-2009, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Travis

Are you someone who needs it all?
Will you buy a movie just to have all that is needed to complete a series?

Yes, for the most part. For example, I purchased Nightwatch and everywhere Daywatch was getting trashed. I purchased Daywatch to complete the series, and really enjoyed the movie...more than the first.

Sussudio · 01-25-2009, 02:58 PM

interesting thread, i like

i used to buy complete sets on dvd (i.e. if i bought one movie in a trilogy i'd buy them all). now i feel that's a waste and i only buy movies that i truly like and will rewatch.

RiseDarthVader · 01-25-2009, 03:04 PM

Yes and no because while I would get the whole Star Wars series if it comes out on Blu. I would only get Batman and Batman Returns maybe even Batman Forever but not Batman & Robin.

LORDs_angellos · 01-25-2009, 03:14 PM

I'm a completest in the sense that I like to have the whole series of movies I like. So far, I haven't come across a series with an installment I hate so much I don't want to own.

X-Men 3 was weaker than the other two movies, but it's part of the story arc from them, and therefore IMO worth having along with them. Same with the final two Matrix movies.

Travis · 01-25-2009, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sussudio

interesting thread, i like

i used to buy complete sets on dvd (i.e. if i bought one movie in a trilogy i'd buy them all). now i feel that's a waste and i only buy movies that i truly like and will rewatch.

Agree 100% Why waste money.
Hate to say on DVD I have the Rocky set, Alien Quadroligy, All Dirty Harry's, X-men 1-3, Pirates 1-3.
I HAVE BEEN SAVED. Seen the error of my ways. Praise Blu-ray and their high prices and the bad economy. As my collection as my witness, I will never waste money on my movie collection again.
Also have American Pie 1-3 on DVD

Why?

AKORIS · 01-25-2009, 03:25 PM

I answered sometimes yes, sometimes no--

there are many series that I would buy all the movies on blu-ray--
STAR WARS, INDIANA JONES, JAMES BOND, ALIENS, LETHAL WEAPON, etc

however there is no way I would buy JAWS 3 and 4 on blu-ray once they
come out.....

Sussudio · 01-25-2009, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Travis

Agree 100% Why waste money.
Hate to say on DVD I have the Rocky set, Alien Quadroligy, All Dirty Harry's, X-men 1-3, Pirates 1-3.
I HAVE BEEN SAVED. Seen the error of my ways. Praise Blu-ray and their high prices and the bad economy. As my collection as my witness, I will never waste money on my movie collection again.
Also have American Pie 1-3 on DVD

Why?

i hear that. i have all the batmans, supermans, and pirates on dvd. but bluray has allowed me to start over with a new format and a new collection, one i wont ruin with crappy purchases

Bruce Morrison · 01-25-2009, 03:29 PM

I wouldn't buy a movie I don't like just to complete a set. For example, I've never bought Alien Resurrection, although I have the first three Alien films. For me, the series ended when Ripley died at the end of Alien 3. Having her come back as a clone was just ludicrous, even for Hollywood.

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01-25-2009, 02:19 PM	#1
Travis Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Recliner Home Theater Gallery:71 4K collection:126 Blu-ray collection:2055 DVD collection:241 iTunes collection:40 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:14	Are you a completist? Are you someone who needs it all? Will you buy a movie just to have all that is needed to complete a series?

01-25-2009, 03:14 PM	#16
LORDs_angellos Senior Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Greater Cincinnati Area Home Theater Gallery:13 4K collection:231 Blu-ray collection:411 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:5	I'm a completest in the sense that I like to have the whole series of movies I like. So far, I haven't come across a series with an installment I hate so much I don't want to own. X-Men 3 was weaker than the other two movies, but it's part of the story arc from them, and therefore IMO worth having along with them. Same with the final two Matrix movies. Last edited by LORDs_angellos; 01-25-2009 at 03:17 PM.

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Kynch Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:UK Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:60	I answered "Sometimes Yes, Sometimes No" even though I consider myself a completist. But that's only the case of things like the Terminator series and stuff. Like I won't buy The Butterfly Effect 2 because I know it'll suck. Although I did buy 8MM 2 not knowing what it'd be like and haven't watched it yet. Just bought it to have it.

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Blu Man Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:United States Blu-ray collection:19 Blu-ray reviews:1	Depends on the movies

01-25-2009, 02:34 PM	#7
Adam_ME Blu-ray Knight Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Katy, TX 4K collection:1221 Blu-ray collection:2103 DVD collection:83 Digital collection:5039 iTunes collection:272 Prime collection:312 Trading Score:695	It really depends. Some series I can live without completing such as Star Trek(I have II, III, IV, and VI on DVD) and Naked Gun(I have 1 and 2 1/2). Others like Star Wars I have all of them. And then there are those where I have no choice like Batman, The Godfather, or Austin Powers and I'm required to buy the entire series.

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Travis Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Recliner Home Theater Gallery:71 4K collection:126 Blu-ray collection:2055 DVD collection:241 iTunes collection:40 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:14	I buy the good ones. Someday,when available I will buy: X-men 1 and 2. not 3. Pirates of The Caribbean 1, not 2 or 3. Alien and Aliens, not 3 and 4. Rocky 1 , 2 and Rocky Balboa , not 3,4, or 5. Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi, not the prequels. Halloween 1 and 2, not 3-?. Night of the Living Dead, Day of the Dead, and Dawn of The Dead, not the newest 2. The original Indiana Jones trilogy, not the Crystal Skull. Already bought Matrix, not the sequels Casino Royale, no other Bond movie( I'll rent them, not buy)

01-25-2009, 02:44 PM	#9
ckent22 Banned Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Hollywood, California VIA Smallville, Kansas Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:266 Blu-ray reviews: 15	Not in the sense that I buy something just for the sake of buying it. I will buy what I will watch again.

01-25-2009, 02:45 PM	#10
#Darren Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:1471 Blu-ray reviews: 62	Sadly, YES.

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opterasis Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:2 Trading Score:6	I bought the Day of the Dead remake. I'll let that speak for itself.

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Sloan78 Senior Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Orlando,Fl Blu-ray collection:31 Blu-ray reviews:1	Yes and no, like some others that have posted. It really depends on the series and wether I will watch it again.

01-25-2009, 02:58 PM	#14
Sussudio Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	interesting thread, i like i used to buy complete sets on dvd (i.e. if i bought one movie in a trilogy i'd buy them all). now i feel that's a waste and i only buy movies that i truly like and will rewatch.

01-25-2009, 03:04 PM	#15
RiseDarthVader Power Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Australia Blu-ray collection:136	Yes and no because while I would get the whole Star Wars series if it comes out on Blu. I would only get Batman and Batman Returns maybe even Batman Forever but not Batman & Robin.

01-25-2009, 03:25 PM	#18
AKORIS Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Beautiful Pacific Northwest 4K collection:662 Blu-ray collection:3655 Blu-ray reviews:19	I answered sometimes yes, sometimes no-- there are many series that I would buy all the movies on blu-ray-- STAR WARS, INDIANA JONES, JAMES BOND, ALIENS, LETHAL WEAPON, etc however there is no way I would buy JAWS 3 and 4 on blu-ray once they come out.....

01-25-2009, 03:29 PM	#20
Bruce Morrison Power Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:United Kingdom 4K collection:339 Blu-ray collection:2245 DVD collection:581	I wouldn't buy a movie I don't like just to complete a set. For example, I've never bought Alien Resurrection, although I have the first three Alien films. For me, the series ended when Ripley died at the end of Alien 3. Having her come back as a clone was just ludicrous, even for Hollywood.

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