We Own The Night, Don't make the mistake. - Blu-ray Forum

cajmoyper · 02-15-2008, 07:36 PM

I bought it today as a blind buy and it may have set me off doing that anymore not by itself, but I have become dissappointed with the last few of those. This movie although under two hours just didn't want to seem to end. Acting was as suspected, good, but nothing that could overcome one of the bumpiest stories I've ever seen or heard. Some have compared it to The Departed which is fair but is nowhere in the same league. I was going to ask if I should buy this or Gone Baby Gone, which has to be better than this.

Bizdady · 02-15-2008, 07:43 PM

So rent or read reviews. No sympathy here for not liking a blind buy. Trade it and get a diff movie of ur taste so you dont loose out money on the movie.

patrick99 · 02-15-2008, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by cajmoyper

I bought it today as a blind buy and it may have set me off doing that anymore not by itself, but I have become dissappointed with the last few of those. This movie although under two hours just didn't want to seem to end. Acting was as suspected, good, but nothing that could overcome one of the bumpiest stories I've ever seen or heard. Some have compared it to The Departed which is fair but is nowhere in the same league. I was going to ask if I should buy this or Gone Baby Gone, which has to be better than this.

Somehow I had a feeling this one wasn't going to be any good. Glad I passed on it. GBG was a good movie; I haven't watched the BD yet though.

Blu Titan · 02-15-2008, 07:52 PM

Darn, that leaves me with nothing to watch this weekend. I was planning to buy this one today, but I have hear the same negative comments other people. I will just skip buying this one.

jkwest · 02-15-2008, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueNeon

Darn, that leaves me with nothing to watch this weekend. I was planning to buy this one today, but I have hear the same negative comments other people. I will just skip buying this one.

dude...grow some. You are going to take three peoples opinions and decide to call it off?

I loved this movie. Great storyline and Joachim Phoenix was amazing...

don't even get me going about the Eva Mendez scene either...

adrianoupike · 02-15-2008, 08:11 PM

I have to agree, that the movie was good. But to be honest, I have read alot of peoples comments concerning some movies. I would never go buy some one else's opinion. Just rent it first then buy...

Chocolatejas · 02-15-2008, 08:11 PM

Netflix. Any movies I question I rent first.

Blu Titan · 02-15-2008, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jkwest

dude...grow some. You are going to take three peoples opinions and decide to call it off?

I loved this movie. Great storyline and Joachim Phoenix was amazing...

don't even get me going about the Eva Mendez scene either...

It is not a matter of growing up. The last three blind buys: Good Luck Chuck, The Invasion, and The Brave One have been very disappointing. Kinda makes you gun shy.

katharsis · 02-15-2008, 08:19 PM

I never buy movies by other peoples reviews.
Everyone has an individual taste as to like it or not. I used to listen to some friends telling me this and this movie is a must see / own and I have been quite disappointed by it... same the other way around, that I really liked something and other people thought its crap!
Sure you get a main idea of the buzz surrounding a flick if you're gonna like it or not. And of course there are some themes that you might like better than others... I for one very rarely purchase Comedy movies, once you've seen them, a lot of them are just not funny any more! Of course there are the few that will always be hilarious, but for a one time a year watch I might still settle just renting it.
Speaking for the blind buys I've done over the past few years (and it have been a lot) there have been a handful that I absolutely did not like after a repeat watching session.

jw · 02-15-2008, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jkwest

dude...grow some. You are going to take three peoples opinions and decide to call it off?

I loved this movie. Great storyline and Joachim Phoenix was amazing...

don't even get me going about the Eva Mendez scene either...

LOL, I didnt remember seeing that guy in the credits

I really didnt like it either, but I wasnt really into 300 either so dont take my opinion

CheapChildren · 02-15-2008, 08:58 PM

I remember hearing only bad things about We Own the Night, so I blind bought Gone Baby Gone. Now that is a great movie.

coachD · 02-16-2008, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueNeon

Darn, that leaves me with nothing to watch this weekend. I was planning to buy this one today, but I have hear the same negative comments other people. I will just skip buying this one.

Want a good movie? Try Sunshine (if you haven't already).

Blu-dock Saint · 02-16-2008, 01:33 AM

I thought it was a little too predictable of a film, but I wouldnt say it was a bad film either. More along the lines of decent.

Gamma_Winstead · 02-15-2008, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by cajmoyper

I bought it today as a blind buy and it may have set me off doing that anymore not by itself, but I have become dissappointed with the last few of those. This movie although under two hours just didn't want to seem to end. Acting was as suspected, good, but nothing that could overcome one of the bumpiest stories I've ever seen or heard. Some have compared it to The Departed which is fair but is nowhere in the same league. I was going to ask if I should buy this or Gone Baby Gone, which has to be better than this.

sis you notice Marly marks magic scar?
"Watch in amazement as it disappears in between shots!"

haushausman · 02-15-2008, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by cajmoyper

I bought it today as a blind buy and it may have set me off doing that anymore not by itself, but I have become dissappointed with the last few of those. This movie although under two hours just didn't want to seem to end. Acting was as suspected, good, but nothing that could overcome one of the bumpiest stories I've ever seen or heard. Some have compared it to The Departed which is fair but is nowhere in the same league. I was going to ask if I should buy this or Gone Baby Gone, which has to be better than this.

Two words: rotten tomatoes. Rottentomatoes.com averages dozens of critics scores giving you a fair review.

I'd never spend $20+ before doing at LEAST doing some research (a cool trailer does not count).

No Country for Old Men received an amazing 94% at RT. If you grow custom to that site you will know anything 90%+ is rare and very safe for blind buying.

We Own the Night got a dismal 54% score. That's what I call a "must rent".

jw · 02-15-2008, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by haushausman

Two words: rotten tomatoes. Rottentomatoes.com averages dozens of critics scores giving you a fair review.

I'd never spend $20+ before doing at LEAST doing some research (a cool trailer does not count).

No Country for Old Men received an amazing 94% at RT. If you grow custom to that site you will know anything 90%+ is rare and very safe for blind buying.

I watched No Country for Old Men the other night, very different movie, was easy to follow but it just ended, not sure if I missed something but I am going to have to rewatch it to make sure before I say too much.
But very good plot though

DetroitSportsFan · 02-15-2008, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by haushausman

Two words: rotten tomatoes. Rottentomatoes.com averages dozens of critics scores giving you a fair review.

So Rottontomatoes only averages scores from real critics, not regular people?

I rarely go to the site, so I'm not familiar with how it works.

bluskiff · 02-15-2008, 09:51 PM

ya critics are slaming jumper saw it today f***ing harmless not the best movie ever made but entertaining. Some of the films up for academy awards
are real turds. After bridge to terabithia I never do blind buys.

chasswen · 02-15-2008, 09:53 PM

i did not find this film bad. it kept my wife and i entertained as a good film should. and besides it adds one more to your blu collection.
buying blindly is like a box of chocolates one never knows if he will like that one. (grin)

KenThompson · 02-15-2008, 11:48 PM

I never blind buy, I will rent first and then if I like it I buy. Most time reviewers of movies don't know squat. Its all personal opinion and we all know that we have different tastes so just rent first and ask questions later. By the way I have not seen We Own The night, or Gone Baby Gone.

02-15-2008, 07:36 PM	#1
cajmoyper Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jun 2007 Location:San Antonio, TX Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:182	We Own The Night, Don't make the mistake. I bought it today as a blind buy and it may have set me off doing that anymore not by itself, but I have become dissappointed with the last few of those. This movie although under two hours just didn't want to seem to end. Acting was as suspected, good, but nothing that could overcome one of the bumpiest stories I've ever seen or heard. Some have compared it to The Departed which is fair but is nowhere in the same league. I was going to ask if I should buy this or Gone Baby Gone, which has to be better than this.

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02-15-2008, 07:43 PM	#2
Bizdady Blu-ray Duke Member since:Nov 2007 Location:8 1 8 Biatch!! L.A. Home Theater Gallery:21 Blu-ray collection:209 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:38	So rent or read reviews. No sympathy here for not liking a blind buy. Trade it and get a diff movie of ur taste so you dont loose out money on the movie.

02-15-2008, 07:52 PM	#4
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	Darn, that leaves me with nothing to watch this weekend. I was planning to buy this one today, but I have hear the same negative comments other people. I will just skip buying this one.

02-15-2008, 08:11 PM	#6
adrianoupike Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Texas Blu-ray collection:158	I have to agree, that the movie was good. But to be honest, I have read alot of peoples comments concerning some movies. I would never go buy some one else's opinion. Just rent it first then buy...

02-15-2008, 08:11 PM	#7
Chocolatejas Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2008 Location:NH Blu-ray collection:118 Trading Score:15	Netflix. Any movies I question I rent first.

02-15-2008, 08:19 PM	#9
katharsis Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:SoCal Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:379 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	I never buy movies by other peoples reviews. Everyone has an individual taste as to like it or not. I used to listen to some friends telling me this and this movie is a must see / own and I have been quite disappointed by it... same the other way around, that I really liked something and other people thought its crap! Sure you get a main idea of the buzz surrounding a flick if you're gonna like it or not. And of course there are some themes that you might like better than others... I for one very rarely purchase Comedy movies, once you've seen them, a lot of them are just not funny any more! Of course there are the few that will always be hilarious, but for a one time a year watch I might still settle just renting it. Speaking for the blind buys I've done over the past few years (and it have been a lot) there have been a handful that I absolutely did not like after a repeat watching session.

02-15-2008, 08:58 PM	#11
CheapChildren Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Fort Worth, TX Blu-ray collection:899 Trading Score:2	I remember hearing only bad things about We Own the Night, so I blind bought Gone Baby Gone. Now that is a great movie.

02-16-2008, 01:33 AM	#13
Blu-dock Saint Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Michigan Blu-ray collection:47 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:67	I thought it was a little too predictable of a film, but I wouldnt say it was a bad film either. More along the lines of decent.

02-15-2008, 09:51 PM	#18
bluskiff Expert Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 23	ya critics are slaming jumper saw it today f***ing harmless not the best movie ever made but entertaining. Some of the films up for academy awards are real turds. After bridge to terabithia I never do blind buys.

02-15-2008, 09:53 PM	#19
chasswen Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Blu-ray collection:275 Blu-ray reviews:2	i did not find this film bad. it kept my wife and i entertained as a good film should. and besides it adds one more to your blu collection. buying blindly is like a box of chocolates one never knows if he will like that one. (grin)

02-15-2008, 11:48 PM	#20
KenThompson Power Member Member since:Sep 2006 Location:B.C. Canada	I never blind buy, I will rent first and then if I like it I buy. Most time reviewers of movies don't know squat. Its all personal opinion and we all know that we have different tastes so just rent first and ask questions later. By the way I have not seen We Own The night, or Gone Baby Gone.

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