To buy or not to buy... that is THE question! - Blu-ray Forum

Petra_Kalbrain · 10-13-2007, 07:21 PM

I know that the 'Spiderman' trilogy on Blu-ray is going to be a massive counter balance title to the "supposed" HD DVD 'Transformers' success. And I have been debating my intentions with regards to the purchase of this set.

On one hand, I know that my opinions of the trilogy stand steadfast in the face of popular opinion. The first sucked, the second was better and showed some promise (I actually appreciated what they were able to accomplish and it almost justified the first film... I stress the word ALMOST), and the third was a bigger waste of time than the first.

On the other hand, I know that having the trilogy handy for potential group gatherings would be highly beneficial... after all, like I said earlier, the popular opinion is astoundingly "two thumbs up". Thus, being able to show a High Definition version of the trilogy would be beneficial in possibly converting any guests to the Blu-ray camp.

So, the debate I've been hammering between the left & right hemispheres of my brain is whether or not to take one for the team and purchase a trilogy I personally don't go gah-gah over, but can enjoy to some meager extent. And, if I don't purchase it then I feel like I may miss out on the Blu-ray onslaught that will not only stomp on HD DVDs 'Transformer' gloating (which is inevitable no matter what the numbers say) but also help, once more, to secure Blu-ray as the undeniable format preference of the masses.

P.S. I do believe that I am currently sitting at 90% in favour of purchasing the trilogy... Hehehe

BorrowedTime · 10-13-2007, 07:43 PM

My opinion may be biased on this one, as I have been a huge Spidey fan for years, and the amount of Spiderman paraphenalia I've collected over the years (including comics, clothing, toys, cartoons, etc.), but I think you should go ahead and pick this trilogy up. I may even have a way (lame as it might be) of justifying the purchase.

Let's say you enjoyed Spider-man 2 enough to want it on Blu-ray (don't forget the inclusion of the seamless branching version of 2.1). So, if you know you'll pick up SM2 at the very least, you may as well pick up 1 and 3 just so you can say you have the complete set. Kind of like how original trilogy Star Wars fans explain how the prequels ended up in their collection.

It should be noted as well... as big of a Spider-man fan as I am, I tend to agree with you about SM3. I saw SM1 and 2 in theaters multiple times each, yet could not muster the enthusiasm to see SM3 in theaters for even a second time.

theknub · 10-13-2007, 07:52 PM

this will certainly be an eye candy festival. i think most agree that the movie pearl harbor was not that good. however, the movie itself was a visual feast. given that you aren't a fan of the movies, if you want to have something that is visually stunning, go for it.

Copywriter · 10-13-2007, 08:00 PM

Buy it if you want it. Otherwise don't. Pretty simple.

Not to piss anyone off, but companies look at quarter reports and won't decide a course of action by any given day or movie. In fact, if anything, they'll discount a day as special and remove it from the thinking process.

I'm buying the trilogy because I want it and not because of some mediocre movie that's but a blip on the map (Transformers).

If I was going to entertain people and wanted to show off my system, I would buy a movie that's the best regardless if I liked it or not.

However, there are plenty of movies on BLU that will work, so there's no reason to buy stuff you don't want.

Although I recently bought Payback for no apparent reason. I have like 50 BLUs now. It's a damn addiction.

parklyfe · 10-13-2007, 08:08 PM

i also was thinking about this, but i decided im just going to pick up the 3rd one on its own.

Petra_Kalbrain · 10-13-2007, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by parklyfe

i also was thinking about this, but i decided im just going to pick up the 3rd one on its own.

Good lord... that's the kind of irrational behaviour that makes up most of the HD DVD camp members (no offense). What on Earth would possess you to do such a thing? The third installement is the only one you should consider avoiding! The only reason I would buy the trilogy is for the first two films. With the prices of individual titles, you would essentially get the third for free since it would come to $60 for the first two anyhow.

aygie · 10-13-2007, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Petra_Kalbrain

I know that the 'Spiderman' trilogy on Blu-ray is going to be a massive counter balance title to the "supposed" HD DVD 'Transformers'. And I have been debating my intentions with regards to the purchase of this set.

On one hand, I know that my opinions of the trilogy stand steadfast in the face of popular opinion. The first sucked, the second was better and showed some promise (I actually appreciated what they were able to accomplish and it almost justified the first film... I stress the word ALMOST), and the third was a bigger waste of time than the first.

On the other hand, I know that having the trilogy handy for potential group gatherings would be highly beneficial... after all, like I said earlier, the popular opinion is astoundingly "two thumbs up". Thus, being able to show a High Definition version of the trilogy would be beneficial in possibly converting any guests to the Blu-ray camp.

So, the debate I've been hammering between the left & right hemispheres of my brain is whether or not to take one for the team and purchase a trilogy I personally don't go gah-gah over, but can enjoy to some meager extent. And, if I don't purchase it then I feel like I may miss out on the Blu-ray onslaught that will not only stomp on HD DVDs 'Transformer' gloating (which is inevitable no matter what the numbers say) but also help, once more, to secure Blu-ray as the undeniable format preference of the masses.

P.S. I do believe that I am currently sitting at 90% in favour of purchasing the trilogy... Hehehe

Spidey 1 = Awesome

Spidey 2 = F**king awesome

Spidey 3 = Just finished watching it again, second time round Awesome.

Rob71 · 10-13-2007, 10:12 PM

I don't know where all the hate for SM 3 comes from. I really liked it. Hey, you have to admit it was at least better than the 80's live action TV series.

ben7ben3 · 10-13-2007, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Aygie

Spidey 1 = Awesome

Spidey 2 = F**king awesome

Spidey 3 = Just finished watching it again, second time round Awesome.

agreed, i think a lot more people like it than you think...if u don't like the movie, you may be biased into thinking others don't...spiderman 1 was immensely popular, i do not know how anyone could say general consensus on that was it sucking...it was pretty damn good...the second one was pretty equal to it, though in my opinion not quite as good..

with regard to the third one, I thought it was the best...very complicated, with lots of emotional roller coasters (sorry if it was too complicated for you, or if u don't feel u can handle the romantic side of spidermans life-these are the two criticisms i often hear for it)...

i don't think there were too many villains, it just showed how much spidey could take! spiderman 3 was my fave (i especially liked green goblin coming back and helping his former friend int he end..gave me goosebumps)..

jaymzbo · 10-13-2007, 10:28 PM

I liked Spiderman 1 & 2 and own both on DVD. I have not seen the third but will be buying box set based on how much I liked the 1st two.

cawgijoe · 10-14-2007, 05:13 AM

I'm a huge Spidey fan. Collected the comics when I was a kid.....from Amazing Spiderman #48 on up. I loved the first one. Could not believe they had put him on screen. I loved the second also. The third was good but a bit too campy and busy, but I still liked it.

I pre-ordered the Trilogy from Amazon. Only problem is my wife will make it a Christmas gift. I can wait!

davidPS3 · 10-14-2007, 05:19 AM

You got to do what you got to do.

If you have the money to buy it, buy it for "the Team".

Kristin Simard · 10-14-2007, 05:33 AM

All films are flawed. Even the best of 'em. There are different levels on which you can appreciate a film. I watch Memoirs of a Geisha for the sets, lighting, costumes, dance sequence etc. not for the dramatic content or character development.

In fact, some of my most-watched films are not what I would call the "greatest" films overall. There are certain things about them that I like, that I can watch over and over. (Some of the "greats" are too intense to watch often, LOL.)

Different films do different things for a person. If the Spidey series "does enough" for you, go for it. It will help Blu-Ray sales.

I'm currently buying some Blu-Ray discs that I would consider "medium to low priority" on amazon's priority scale of "lowest, low, medium, high, highest" (or "must have at all costs"). I eagerly await more of the "highs" and "highest" to come out in Blu.

MOONPHASE · 10-14-2007, 06:33 AM

the first spiderman was just ok, 2nd was wonderful, and 3rd was great but could of been better if they spent like maybe 1 week or 2 longer making that movie but i loved it but its kind of funny that hardly anyone on here even talks about the Spiderman 2.1 version even though the box set does come with it

JonD7 · 10-14-2007, 07:30 AM

I liked all three of the films so hells yes i'm buying, the first was great! the second... something about it felt like it was missing something but still a great movie, the third well... I liked it alot but damn they screwed up Venom, whyyyy!? anyways... *cough* me want, me want badly.

DealsR4theDevil · 10-14-2007, 08:08 AM

Sam Raimi didnt care about doing a Venom movie and wasnt planning on it. All the early press releases were about Sandman, thats what Sam Raimi wanted, a movie about Sandman. The studio made him put Black Spider-man/Venom into the story because they knew the fans wanted it and they felt that people didnt care about Sandman. Unfortunately, forcing writers/directers to change THAT BIG OF A PART of what they want to do usually doesnt end up to well. Instead of a pretty good movie about Spiderman Vs. Sandman, we have a mediocre movie about Spiderman Sandman and Venom. Dont get me wrong I wanted to see Venom more than most people, but I would have prefered they just let Sam Raimi do it his way, after all he didnt let us down with the first two.

Goodguy818 · 10-14-2007, 06:51 AM

I say support the team!

My kid is a big "Spideyman" fan so I was planning on buying the trilogy and since im a big Spiderman fan its a no brainer for me. Only thing that worries me is my kid trying to take over my PS3 when Spiderman is released.

Dave Hull · 10-14-2007, 06:59 AM

I have just bought it

Dave.

bone crusher · 10-14-2007, 07:21 AM

From now on I am only buying movies that feel to me like they are absolutely must own movies. I don't give a rat's ass what the popular opinion is. Movies like Bad Boys 1+2 got torn to ribbons by critics and many casual movie goers, I freakin' love these movies and they will be day one purcahses for me on BD when they come out. I seen the first on dvd about 7 times and the second movie probably about 3-4 times on dvd not to mention three times in the theater. Those are the kinds of movies I want to buy.

The Spiderman movies are good IMO but definitely not must owns. I have the first two movies on dvd and only ever watched each one once from beginning to end. No way in hell am I spending another $100 to get the Spiderman set just cuz its in hi-def.

My recommendation is buy it if you truly want them otherwise do something better with your money.

MOONPHASE · 10-14-2007, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bone crusher

From now on I am only buying movies that feel to me like they are absolutely must own movies. I don't give a rat's ass what the popular opinion is. Movies like Bad Boys 1+2 got torn to ribbons by critics and many casual movie goers, I freakin' love these movies and they will be day one purcahses for me on BD when they come out. I seen the first on dvd about 7 times and the second movie probably about 3-4 times on dvd not to mention three times in the theater. Those are the kinds of movies I want to buy.

The Spiderman movies are good IMO but definitely not must owns. I have the first two movies on dvd and only ever watched each one once from beginning to end. No way in hell am I spending another $100 to get the Spiderman set just cuz its in hi-def.

My recommendation is buy it if you truly want them otherwise do something better with your money.

$100 for spiderman box set? it wont be that much not even close to that but i am not going to argue with your opinion because thats your opinion and yours alone

10-13-2007, 07:21 PM	#1
Petra_Kalbrain Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Vancouver, BC 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:561 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:20	To buy or not to buy... that is THE question! I know that the 'Spiderman' trilogy on Blu-ray is going to be a massive counter balance title to the "supposed" HD DVD 'Transformers' success. And I have been debating my intentions with regards to the purchase of this set. On one hand, I know that my opinions of the trilogy stand steadfast in the face of popular opinion. The first sucked, the second was better and showed some promise (I actually appreciated what they were able to accomplish and it almost justified the first film... I stress the word ALMOST), and the third was a bigger waste of time than the first. On the other hand, I know that having the trilogy handy for potential group gatherings would be highly beneficial... after all, like I said earlier, the popular opinion is astoundingly "two thumbs up". Thus, being able to show a High Definition version of the trilogy would be beneficial in possibly converting any guests to the Blu-ray camp. So, the debate I've been hammering between the left & right hemispheres of my brain is whether or not to take one for the team and purchase a trilogy I personally don't go gah-gah over, but can enjoy to some meager extent. And, if I don't purchase it then I feel like I may miss out on the Blu-ray onslaught that will not only stomp on HD DVDs 'Transformer' gloating (which is inevitable no matter what the numbers say) but also help, once more, to secure Blu-ray as the undeniable format preference of the masses. P.S. I do believe that I am currently sitting at 90% in favour of purchasing the trilogy... Hehehe Last edited by Petra_Kalbrain; 10-13-2007 at 09:54 PM.

10-13-2007, 07:43 PM	#2
BorrowedTime Senior Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Calgary, Alberta, Canada	My opinion may be biased on this one, as I have been a huge Spidey fan for years, and the amount of Spiderman paraphenalia I've collected over the years (including comics, clothing, toys, cartoons, etc.), but I think you should go ahead and pick this trilogy up. I may even have a way (lame as it might be) of justifying the purchase. Let's say you enjoyed Spider-man 2 enough to want it on Blu-ray (don't forget the inclusion of the seamless branching version of 2.1). So, if you know you'll pick up SM2 at the very least, you may as well pick up 1 and 3 just so you can say you have the complete set. Kind of like how original trilogy Star Wars fans explain how the prequels ended up in their collection. It should be noted as well... as big of a Spider-man fan as I am, I tend to agree with you about SM3. I saw SM1 and 2 in theaters multiple times each, yet could not muster the enthusiasm to see SM3 in theaters for even a second time. Last edited by BorrowedTime; 10-13-2007 at 07:46 PM. Reason: added text

10-14-2007, 05:33 AM	#13
Kristin Simard Special Member Member since:Aug 2007	All films are flawed. Even the best of 'em. There are different levels on which you can appreciate a film. I watch Memoirs of a Geisha for the sets, lighting, costumes, dance sequence etc. not for the dramatic content or character development. In fact, some of my most-watched films are not what I would call the "greatest" films overall. There are certain things about them that I like, that I can watch over and over. (Some of the "greats" are too intense to watch often, LOL.) Different films do different things for a person. If the Spidey series "does enough" for you, go for it. It will help Blu-Ray sales. I'm currently buying some Blu-Ray discs that I would consider "medium to low priority" on amazon's priority scale of "lowest, low, medium, high, highest" (or "must have at all costs"). I eagerly await more of the "highs" and "highest" to come out in Blu. Last edited by Kristin Simard; 10-14-2007 at 05:40 AM.

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