Blu-rays you wish you DIDN'T buy... and WHY! - Page 12 - Blu-ray Forum

Zydrate · 10-16-2008, 04:06 AM

I have yet to regret buying a Blu-ray. Sure I've been discourage by the state of the case and returned it, but that's a bit different. I don't usually buy movies that I don't like and regardless of if it has bad PQ/AQ...I still like having it as part of my collection.

DR BLU NEO · 10-16-2008, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Majestyk

Watch it again, and don't expect it to be an action movie.

Blade Runner is good for the older crowd. If you are young, which I suspect you are, I can see why you didn't like Blade Runner.

I got the movie for about $13 or so dollars so I wasn't too unhappy with my purchase. If I paid more, I would have been really unhappy. In retrospect, I wish I waited till this movie was in the $10 and under bargain bin at Wal-Mart. The fate of all ten year old blu-ray movies I suspect.

opterasis · 10-16-2008, 04:15 AM

Mortuary. Tobe Hooper, my how you've fallen. The movie was horrible. Same with Salvage. I know, I know, I shouldn't expect much for 8$ bluray titles.

Banjo · 10-16-2008, 04:16 AM

Terminator 1 and 2, both didn't receive the film restoration they deserved. They were some of the first few Blu-ray discs I bought after buying PS3 a couple years ago.

Red Hood · 10-16-2008, 04:17 AM

Ghost Rider, it was a blind buy

Blu Myers · 10-16-2008, 05:47 AM

I'll have to say FF: Rise of the Silver Surfer. I 'm a sucker for comic book movies, but man this sucked.

CheapChildren · 10-16-2008, 05:48 AM

300, It's just not my cup of tea.

blu-mike · 10-16-2008, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by DR BLU NEO

Post the Blu-Ray Movie In Your Collection You Wish You Never Bought...And Why! Post so people can learn from your mistake(s).

Personally, I have two I didn't like and wish I never bought.
Jesse James movie with Brad Pitt & Crank. I'll never watch them again. Watching them one time was hard enough. Sometimes I wonder why some movies get green lighted. I hate to admit it but sometimes the trailors and/or the covers of some movies are better than the actual movie. Sometimes I fall for them.

First Sunday for me I only got it for 14.99 anyway.

ShelbyGT500 · 10-16-2008, 06:24 AM

The Fifth Element. I bought this movie, I think as my second or third purchase, didn't look at the spec's just knew I really liked the movie. Come to find out I got the crappy version then later they released the remastered version. Now I look at all spec's/reviews before I buy to make sure I'm getting good PQ.

Dru180sx · 10-16-2008, 09:19 AM

The Air I Breathe sure was a waste of money didnt even finish watching it.

KamiAmaya · 10-16-2008, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by leem6453

I'll have to say FF: Rise of the Silver Surfer. I 'm a sucker for comic book movies, but man this sucked.

I thought Rise of the Silver Surfer was better than the first Fantastic Four movie... Better but not by much.
If I regret any BD I bought it would be Fantastic Four. Yes I'm a sucker for comic book movies too.

Oh and Supernova... Tried to watch it one night but just couldn't get into it, turned it off after like 20 minutes. Maybe I will try again one day, just to see Lance Henriksen

Bullseye · 10-16-2008, 11:04 AM

The Devils Rejects, There will be Blood....first movie was dreadful and apart from DDL TWBB was a snore fest.

DR BLU NEO · 10-16-2008, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ShelbyGT500

The Fifth Element. I bought this movie, I think as my second or third purchase, didn't look at the spec's just knew I really liked the movie. Come to find out I got the crappy version then later they released the remastered version. Now I look at all spec's/reviews before I buy to make sure I'm getting good PQ.

I'd be furious getting the bad version. Luckily I got the remastered version on sale at Tower.com. I was blown away how well the picture and sound were. Good purchase if you get the remastered version.

DR BLU NEO · 10-16-2008, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by leem6453

I'll have to say FF: Rise of the Silver Surfer. I 'm a sucker for comic book movies, but man this sucked.

I enjoyed this movie too. Ironic. Everyone has their favorite ice cream flavor.

DR BLU NEO · 10-16-2008, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Dru180sx

The Air I Breathe sure was a waste of money didnt even finish watching it.

I wouldn't have even spent a dollar at redbox to watch this movie. I'm glad you confirmed what I suspected.

FilmMaster · 10-16-2008, 06:15 PM

It would have been The Mist. I'm glad I rented this one first. I'm also glad that I heard about the ending before I bought. Now, I won't have to sit through something like that.

richieb1971 · 10-17-2008, 08:43 AM

99% of blind buys. I think cars is the only movie I do like that I blind bought.

Oh scratch that, Sleeping Beauty was blind as well.

David Craig · 10-17-2008, 11:49 AM

HD Window: Hawaii

http://www.amazon.com/HD-Window-Hawa...4243484&sr=8-2

The run time is quoted as 51 minutes and that is correct. However it displays a series of still images at an agonizing slow rate of something like 1 per minute. If you pick the "trailer", it basically shows the same images at a rate of one every 10 seconds or so. The trailer is watchable but not the full length presentation. Also I was expecting the scenery to be breathtaking. Some of the scenes are very nice but others seem ordinary to me. I'm not talking about Blu-ray image quality, but rather the visual content.

About the only thing I watch from this disk is a trailer for another HD disk that includes the Grand Canyon.

I paid about 12 or 13 bucks on a BOGO sale. The value of the disk is about 2 to 3 bucks.

One episode of Planet Earth is about 5 times better than this disk.

Rant over.

David Craig · 10-17-2008, 12:02 PM

Back for one more post.

I can remember two cases in which my opinion of a movie changed from "hate it, it's garbage" to "love it, its original and cool" upon seeing it a second time.

1) The Matrix
2) Moulin Rouge with Nicole Kidman

Not sure if it will work for you but those that "hated" some movies might wish to watch them again before unloading them.

I saw some Bladerunner and 2001 haters in the crowd. Try watching again with a "lover" of those movies to at least see why they think they are great.

Marine Mike · 10-17-2008, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by David Craig

Back for one more post.

I can remember two cases in which my opinion of a movie changed from "hate it, it's garbage" to "love it, its original and cool" upon seeing it a second time.

1) The Matrix
2) Moulin Rouge with Nicole Kidman

Not sure if it will work for you but those that "hated" some movies might wish to watch them again before unloading them.

I saw some Bladerunner and 2001 haters in the crowd. Try watching again with a "lover" of those movies to at least see why they think they are great.

What region is your Moulin Rouge BD? I'll buy it off of you if its Region Free or Region 1.

10-17-2008, 11:49 AM	#238
David Craig Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Canada Blu-ray reviews: 5	HD Window: Hawaii HD Window: Hawaii http://www.amazon.com/HD-Window-Hawa...4243484&sr=8-2 The run time is quoted as 51 minutes and that is correct. However it displays a series of still images at an agonizing slow rate of something like 1 per minute. If you pick the "trailer", it basically shows the same images at a rate of one every 10 seconds or so. The trailer is watchable but not the full length presentation. Also I was expecting the scenery to be breathtaking. Some of the scenes are very nice but others seem ordinary to me. I'm not talking about Blu-ray image quality, but rather the visual content. About the only thing I watch from this disk is a trailer for another HD disk that includes the Grand Canyon. I paid about 12 or 13 bucks on a BOGO sale. The value of the disk is about 2 to 3 bucks. One episode of Planet Earth is about 5 times better than this disk. Rant over.

10-17-2008, 12:02 PM	#239
David Craig Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Canada Blu-ray reviews: 5	See it twice, then sell it Back for one more post. I can remember two cases in which my opinion of a movie changed from "hate it, it's garbage" to "love it, its original and cool" upon seeing it a second time. 1) The Matrix 2) Moulin Rouge with Nicole Kidman Not sure if it will work for you but those that "hated" some movies might wish to watch them again before unloading them. I saw some Bladerunner and 2001 haters in the crowd. Try watching again with a "lover" of those movies to at least see why they think they are great.

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10-16-2008, 04:06 AM	#221
Zydrate Active Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Scottsdale, Arizona Blu-ray collection:199 DVD collection:102	I have yet to regret buying a Blu-ray. Sure I've been discourage by the state of the case and returned it, but that's a bit different. I don't usually buy movies that I don't like and regardless of if it has bad PQ/AQ...I still like having it as part of my collection.

10-16-2008, 04:15 AM	#223
opterasis Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:2 Trading Score:6	Mortuary. Tobe Hooper, my how you've fallen. The movie was horrible. Same with Salvage. I know, I know, I shouldn't expect much for 8$ bluray titles.

10-16-2008, 04:16 AM	#224
Banjo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Blu-ray collection:143	Terminator 1 and 2, both didn't receive the film restoration they deserved. They were some of the first few Blu-ray discs I bought after buying PS3 a couple years ago.

10-16-2008, 04:17 AM	#225
Red Hood Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:33	Ghost Rider, it was a blind buy

10-16-2008, 05:47 AM	#226
Blu Myers Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Haddonfield, IL Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:655 Digital collection:10 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:108	I'll have to say FF: Rise of the Silver Surfer. I 'm a sucker for comic book movies, but man this sucked.

10-16-2008, 05:48 AM	#227
CheapChildren Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Fort Worth, TX Blu-ray collection:899 Trading Score:2	300, It's just not my cup of tea.

10-16-2008, 06:24 AM	#229
ShelbyGT500 Senior Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Bellevue, WA Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:75 Blu-ray reviews:7	The Fifth Element. I bought this movie, I think as my second or third purchase, didn't look at the spec's just knew I really liked the movie. Come to find out I got the crappy version then later they released the remastered version. Now I look at all spec's/reviews before I buy to make sure I'm getting good PQ.

10-16-2008, 09:19 AM	#230
Dru180sx Junior Member Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:197	The Air I Breathe sure was a waste of money didnt even finish watching it.

10-16-2008, 11:04 AM	#232
Bullseye Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Ireland Home Theater Gallery:24 4K collection:70 Blu-ray collection:760 Blu-ray reviews: 44	The Devils Rejects, There will be Blood....first movie was dreadful and apart from DDL TWBB was a snore fest.

10-16-2008, 06:15 PM	#236
FilmMaster Banned Member since:Sep 2008	It would have been The Mist. I'm glad I rented this one first. I'm also glad that I heard about the ending before I bought. Now, I won't have to sit through something like that.

10-17-2008, 08:43 AM	#237
richieb1971 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:89 Blu-ray collection:706 Trading Score:16	99% of blind buys. I think cars is the only movie I do like that I blind bought. Oh scratch that, Sleeping Beauty was blind as well.

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