Best boxset for college student - Blu-ray Forum

watsonjones · 04-02-2009, 10:33 PM

Hello all. I'm in a dilemma as a college student on a budget. I've been researching the various prices that Amazon has had for The Godfather Collection (currently at $53.99) and for Band of Brothers ($53.99).

Here are the facts:

I have never seen either one (only bits and pieces of each Godfather when it's on cable. I refuse to watch it all the way through, since it's five hours with commercials) I would love to have both, but that's not really financially feasible at this point. Also, I've noticed that the price for the Godfather has dropped this week (although I searched for previous prices and found that it was once 49 a few weeks back. FML) Obviously both have gotten awesome reviews, but which would be the better buy at this point and time? Is either title susceptible to future price drops? Would hate to buy now and learn a month later that it's way cheaper.

I appreciate any feedback

Dirk504 · 04-02-2009, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watsonjones

Hello all. I'm in a dilemma as a college student on a budget. I've been researching the various prices that Amazon has had for The Godfather Collection (currently at $53.99) and for Band of Brothers ($53.99).

Here are the facts:

I have never seen either one (only bits and pieces of each Godfather when it's on cable. I refuse to watch it all the way through, since it's five hours with commercials) I would love to have both, but that's not really financially feasible at this point. Also, I've noticed that the price for the Godfather has dropped this week (although I searched for previous prices and found that it was once 49 a few weeks back. FML) Obviously both have gotten awesome reviews, but which would be the better buy at this point and time? Is either title susceptible to future price drops? Would hate to buy now and learn a month later that it's way cheaper.

I appreciate any feedback

I guess if I had to choose between those, I'd pick the Godfather. I don't know if you're into vampire movies, but the Underworld trilogy is getting released next month. Amazon has it for $56.99

http://www.amazon.com/Underworld-Tri...8711808&sr=8-1

JimSD · 04-02-2009, 11:12 PM

If I had to choose between the 2 I'd get Band of Brothers. I find it more rewatchable and the 1 hour episodes are much easier to find time for. The PiP commentary on Band of Brothers is also very good and another way to get even more value out of the set.

rlf3911 · 04-02-2009, 11:19 PM

Get them both from here for cheaper if you dont mind used.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...ight=godfather

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...=band+brothers

If I had to pick one... Die Hard boxset before either, but then Band of Brothers for replay value. Godfather is awesome, but just not the best for watching over and over.

PH3AR · 04-02-2009, 11:24 PM

If you like cars, maybe the Fast & The Furious Trilogy?

watsonjones · 04-03-2009, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by JimSD

If I had to choose between the 2 I'd get Band of Brothers. I find it more rewatchable and the 1 hour episodes are much easier to find time for. The PiP commentary on Band of Brothers is also very good and another way to get even more value out of the set.

Yeah I figured as much. However, the historical significance of The Godfather pulls me in (plus the fact I've never seen it). Band of Brothers seems way cool though from what I've read.

online365daysayear · 04-03-2009, 01:16 AM

I have both the Godfather box set and the Band of Brothers set. I would watch Band of Brothers more and recommend it over the Godfater, but both are incredible in different ways.

HD 335 · 04-03-2009, 01:28 AM

I'd go with BoB instead of Godfather, plus this seller in the exchange forum has it for $37 shipped
https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...=band+brothers

WyldeMan45 · 04-03-2009, 01:33 AM

I own both but The Godfather is the #1 Blu-Ray recommendation I give everybody. I've watched mine at least twice a month since it came out.

MarkG · 04-02-2009, 11:23 PM

I'd go for the Godfather. My favorite movies of all time.

If you have a little extra $$$, you can get them both used at a cheaper price per set.

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04-02-2009, 10:33 PM	#1
watsonjones Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Georgia Blu-ray collection:26 Trading Score:4	Best boxset for college student Hello all. I'm in a dilemma as a college student on a budget. I've been researching the various prices that Amazon has had for The Godfather Collection (currently at $53.99) and for Band of Brothers ($53.99). Here are the facts: I have never seen either one (only bits and pieces of each Godfather when it's on cable. I refuse to watch it all the way through, since it's five hours with commercials) I would love to have both, but that's not really financially feasible at this point. Also, I've noticed that the price for the Godfather has dropped this week (although I searched for previous prices and found that it was once 49 a few weeks back. FML) Obviously both have gotten awesome reviews, but which would be the better buy at this point and time? Is either title susceptible to future price drops? Would hate to buy now and learn a month later that it's way cheaper. I appreciate any feedback

04-02-2009, 11:12 PM	#3
JimSD Expert Member Member since:Sep 2007 Blu-ray collection:109	If I had to choose between the 2 I'd get Band of Brothers. I find it more rewatchable and the 1 hour episodes are much easier to find time for. The PiP commentary on Band of Brothers is also very good and another way to get even more value out of the set.

04-02-2009, 11:19 PM	#4
rlf3911 Senior Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Mansfield, TX Blu-ray collection:251 Trading Score:6	Get them both from here for cheaper if you dont mind used. https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...ight=godfather https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...=band+brothers If I had to pick one... Die Hard boxset before either, but then Band of Brothers for replay value. Godfather is awesome, but just not the best for watching over and over.

04-02-2009, 11:24 PM	#5
PH3AR Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Dover, Pennsylvania PSN:WORKINtheCORNER Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:325 Blu-ray reviews:2	If you like cars, maybe the Fast & The Furious Trilogy?

04-03-2009, 01:16 AM	#7
online365daysayear Expert Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Newtown, PA Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:731 Trading Score:2	I have both the Godfather box set and the Band of Brothers set. I would watch Band of Brothers more and recommend it over the Godfater, but both are incredible in different ways.

04-03-2009, 01:28 AM	#8
HD 335 Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Texas Home Theater Gallery:33 4K collection:408 Blu-ray collection:1269 DVD collection:16 iTunes collection:3 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:121	I'd go with BoB instead of Godfather, plus this seller in the exchange forum has it for $37 shipped https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...=band+brothers

04-03-2009, 01:33 AM	#9
WyldeMan45 Banned Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Western Washington Blu-ray collection:49 Trading Score:15	I own both but The Godfather is the #1 Blu-Ray recommendation I give everybody. I've watched mine at least twice a month since it came out.

04-02-2009, 11:23 PM	#10
MarkG Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Lake Tahoe/ SF Bay Blu-ray collection:157 Trading Score:106	I'd go for the Godfather. My favorite movies of all time. If you have a little extra $$$, you can get them both used at a cheaper price per set.

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