Frozen River..yeah or nay? - Blu-ray Forum

borninusa · 02-08-2009, 08:41 PM

First off...just to get it out of the way...I did do a search on this movie in the forums.

There doesnt seem to be much talk about honestly.

It comes out Tuesday. What are the masses views on it?

t0nythebeat · 02-08-2009, 08:56 PM

I just rented it on blu.
Did not watch it yet, but it looks fairly low budget.
I'll post some thoughts when I get around to watching it tomorrow.

BluDomain · 02-08-2009, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by borninusa

It comes out Tuesday. What are the masses views on it?

The masses weren't impressed. Rent it at the most and save
$30.
http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=frozenriver.htm

Why Sony Classics released this in blu-ray and not
"The Children of Huang Shi" I'll never know.

t0nythebeat · 02-08-2009, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BluDomain

Why Sony Classics released this in blu-ray and not
"The Children of Huang Shi" I'll never know.

seriously. "Children" was great! I would def buy that on blu.

mattconroy · 02-08-2009, 11:39 PM

This one looks very interesting. I will be picking it up.

Since when is box office the mark of good filmmaking?

BluDomain · 02-09-2009, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattconroy

Since when is box office the mark of good filmmaking?

The question was concerning what the masses think.

italiano17771 · 02-09-2009, 12:06 AM

i started a thread about this movie about a week ago and there was no real interest at all...https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...t=frozen+river

from what i have read, this movie is suppose to be excellent. here is a review i found of the BD and they are recommending it. here is the review i found...
http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film2/DVDRe...er_blu-ray.htm
i will be giving it a rent on tuesday.

vanishingpoint · 02-09-2009, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by borninusa

First off...just to get it out of the way...I did do a search on this movie in the forums.

There doesnt seem to be much talk about honestly.

It comes out Tuesday. What are the masses views on it?

The talk about this film is for Melissa Leo, nominated for an Academy Award for Actress in a Leading Role.

CheapChildren · 02-09-2009, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BluDomain

The masses weren't impressed. Rent it at the most and save
$30.
http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=frozenriver.htm

Why Sony Classics released this in blu-ray and not
"The Children of Huang Shi" I'll never know.

Considering it's widest release was a puny 95 theaters, I'd say that assessment is unfair.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BluDomain

The question was concerning what the masses think.

It was also a question directed to those who've seen the movie..

And the ones who have gave it an extremely high 86% on Rottentomatoes.

And Melissa Leo has been nominated for it.

Brad1963 · 02-09-2009, 01:29 AM

Yeah definately, one of last years best films.

BluDomain · 02-09-2009, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CheapChildren

Considering it's widest release was a puny 95 theaters, I'd say that assessment is unfair.

Unfair or not Movie Theaters make their money by
the number of tickets they sell. The other Theaters
didn't want empty seats. I saw it in one of those
95 theaters. It lasted three days and was pulled.

Mr. Cinema · 02-09-2009, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BluDomain

The masses weren't impressed. Rent it at the most and save
$30.
http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=frozenriver.htm

Why Sony Classics released this in blu-ray and not
"The Children of Huang Shi" I'll never know.

Uh, the masses didn't see the film because the most theaters it played in was a whopping 96. How much advertising do you think a film gets that plays in less than 100 theaters in the United States? How many people do you think knew this film even came to theaters?

Your statement makes no sense whatsoever. Not every film gets a mainstream release.

The 86% critical rating at Rotten Tomatoes probably means the film is good.

inview11 · 02-09-2009, 01:57 AM

This is an excellent movie.
Melissa Leo gives a powerhouse performance.

BluDomain · 02-09-2009, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Cinema

.. Not every film gets a mainstream release.

The films that distributors think will sell tickets get a mainstream
release. Evidently, they did not have much faith that "Frozen River"
would sell enough tickets for a mainstream release.

I doubt if it sells much on blu-ray either at $30. Maybe a few will
take a chance on DVD at $20. It was shot with a Canon 5D Mark II
at 1080p, but there isn't much there to warrent anything but a DVD
rental.

kndy · 02-09-2009, 08:12 AM

For an independent film, I enjoyed it a lot and felt it was deserving of every award it has won. It was well-acted and yeah, it was low budget but the fact that the film was shot in the snow and in an Indian reservation and broken down trailer home, truthfully, for a film like this, the grain actually helped enhance the situation of a two women trying to make sure their children survive.

Twankies08 · 02-09-2009, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by t0nythebeat

seriously. "Children" was great! I would def buy that on blu.

I definitely have to give you a

because that
movie deserves a blu-ray treatment!!

EPlay · 02-09-2009, 10:45 PM

Yay. Good movie, excellent performances, story that doesn't quite take the route you expect.

mariners2010 · 02-09-2009, 10:55 PM

I will have to rent it. Thanks

JJJ225 · 02-10-2009, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BluDomain

The question was concerning what the masses think.

But the masses didn't even see it, so they have no opinion.

02-08-2009, 08:41 PM	#1
borninusa Power Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:1883 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:20	Frozen River..yeah or nay? First off...just to get it out of the way...I did do a search on this movie in the forums. There doesnt seem to be much talk about honestly. It comes out Tuesday. What are the masses views on it?

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02-08-2009, 08:56 PM	#2
t0nythebeat Special Member Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:211 Blu-ray reviews:38 Trading Score:2	I just rented it on blu. Did not watch it yet, but it looks fairly low budget. I'll post some thoughts when I get around to watching it tomorrow.

02-08-2009, 11:39 PM	#5
mattconroy Active Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Pawling, NY Blu-ray collection:290	This one looks very interesting. I will be picking it up. Since when is box office the mark of good filmmaking?

02-09-2009, 12:06 AM	#7
italiano17771 Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:PA Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:177	i started a thread about this movie about a week ago and there was no real interest at all...https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...t=frozen+river from what i have read, this movie is suppose to be excellent. here is a review i found of the BD and they are recommending it. here is the review i found... http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film2/DVDRe...er_blu-ray.htm i will be giving it a rent on tuesday.

02-09-2009, 01:29 AM	#10
Brad1963 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA 4K collection:344 Blu-ray collection:1686 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1	Yeah definately, one of last years best films.

02-09-2009, 01:57 AM	#13
inview11 Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1	This is an excellent movie. Melissa Leo gives a powerhouse performance.

02-09-2009, 08:12 AM	#15
kndy Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Urban Haute Bourgeoisie Home Theater Gallery:136 Blu-ray collection:1903 Blu-ray reviews: 41 Trading Score:17	For an independent film, I enjoyed it a lot and felt it was deserving of every award it has won. It was well-acted and yeah, it was low budget but the fact that the film was shot in the snow and in an Indian reservation and broken down trailer home, truthfully, for a film like this, the grain actually helped enhance the situation of a two women trying to make sure their children survive.

02-09-2009, 10:45 PM	#17
EPlay Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Hawaii 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- iTunes collection:- Trading Score:197	Yay. Good movie, excellent performances, story that doesn't quite take the route you expect.

02-09-2009, 10:55 PM	#18
mariners2010 Member Member since:Jan 2009	I will have to rent it. Thanks

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