Wall-E worth blind buy ($16.xx at Costco)? - Blu-ray Forum

maverick22 · 11-13-2009, 05:01 PM

With Up & Monsters Inc. out now, I've seen a lot of comparisons to Wall-E. Just wondering if Wall-E's worth a blind buy.

Everyone seems to like it, but I'm just wondering if I'll enjoy it with so little dialogue. What else goes on in the movie?

MaCruz · 11-13-2009, 05:04 PM

If it's $16 that's a VERY GOOD price. I like the movie, but IMO UP was much better. AQ is amazing just like any Pixar movie.

Blu Smurf · 11-13-2009, 05:06 PM

Absolutely worth it! And if you wanna read on more what happens, read Wikipedia.

ack_bak · 11-13-2009, 05:13 PM

If you enjoyed the other Pixar movies then it is definitely worth a blind buy.

maverick22 · 11-13-2009, 05:18 PM

Yeah, I know the PQ & AQ are going to be excellent, but I'm just curious about the plot. Also, with the holidays near, I can't afford to be spending money on a movie I may not enjoy.

Thanks for the input so far, and please keep it coming.

Rhettroactive · 11-13-2009, 05:19 PM

Absolutely - a wonderful film and an easy blind buy.

fatediesel · 11-13-2009, 05:22 PM

Absolutely worth it. Great plot, great AQ and PQ, great all around. The film got an insane 96% on Rotten Tomatoes (although up got a 98%). It has a great story that all ages will love.

TylerDurden · 11-13-2009, 05:54 PM

I just picked it up on Wed for $16 and some change out the door. Blind buy for me.

BozQ · 11-13-2009, 05:58 PM

Wall-E is an amazing film. It's like Pixar's first attempt in doing something different. A romantic musical. The lead characters' animation is a very different challenge for the animators, because of their literally non-speaking roles. It's a technical achievement.

But depending on some people, not everybody can appreciate this right away.
My parents couldn't catch on to the film.

They've enjoyed all other Pixar's films, but the lack of dialogue for Wall-E just failed to capture their attention. =\
And I suspect some kids, who desire to be entertained by comedy may get restless as well.

Still, the 96% aggregate score on Rotten Tomatoes? It's there for a damn good reason.

maverick22 · 11-13-2009, 06:08 PM

If this wasn't near Christmas, this would be a no-brainer for me. I'm going to get Star Trek Tuesday though, I think I'll hold off on Fight Club, and I'm going to be getting 3 New Super Mario Bros (Wii game) for family as Christmas presents.

Throw Wall-E in & I'm spending major money this week. I don't make a whole lot as it is!

Once again, thanks for everyone's recommendations! Gonna think more about it.

sfmarine · 11-13-2009, 06:09 PM

Great Pixar film. Totally worth the BB!

ajvdbg · 11-13-2009, 06:23 PM

Didn't float my boat...it is the only Pixar film I truly didn't care for (BTW absolutely love every other one)...first part was good, but really hated the earth-waste theme. Also couldn't get past the tipping ship in space scene- why would anything slide along the floor when a ship tilts in space?

banned user105 · 11-13-2009, 06:25 PM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wall-e#Awards

Elandyll · 11-13-2009, 06:31 PM

1000000% yes!

bookcase · 11-13-2009, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajvdbg

Also couldn't get past the tipping ship in space scene- why would anything slide along the floor when a ship tilts in space?

How does a guy's house fly away with helium balloons? Or bugs talk? Or toys come to life? That's a silly reason for not liking this movie, but to each his own I guess.

To the OP, I thought Wall•E was a masterpiece!

ajvdbg · 11-13-2009, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bookcase

That's a silly reason for not liking this movie, but to each his own I guess.

Guess you didn't read the whole post...it was only one reason...

maverick22 · 11-13-2009, 06:37 PM

Does it have much replay value for all of you that own it? That's also what I'm considering. I may enjoy it once, but have ya'll watched it more than once?

ajvdbg · 11-13-2009, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maverick22

Does it have much replay value for all of you that own it? That's also what I'm considering. I may enjoy it once, but have ya'll watched it more than once?

I blind-bought it and only watched it once...but I am definitely in the minority

Idioteque... · 11-13-2009, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maverick22

Does it have much replay value for all of you that own it? That's also what I'm considering. I may enjoy it once, but have ya'll watched it more than once?

LOL, but yes it does have replay value in my opinion. Not something you can watch everyday or every week but occasionally. You really have to be in the mood for it, very slow film but Thomas Newman's score is outstanding.

ack_bak · 11-13-2009, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maverick22

Does it have much replay value for all of you that own it? That's also what I'm considering. I may enjoy it once, but have ya'll watched it more than once?

I think so. But I have a four year old who watches the same movies over and over again. I have seen Wall-E about 3 times since release and feel that it has replay value. And if you ever have kids down the road you will get your money'' worth.

11-13-2009, 05:01 PM	#1
maverick22 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Tejas 4K collection:946 Blu-ray collection:1427 DVD collection:2 MA collection:3 Digital collection:9 iTunes collection:10 Trading Score:283	Wall-E worth blind buy ($16.xx at Costco)? With Up & Monsters Inc. out now, I've seen a lot of comparisons to Wall-E. Just wondering if Wall-E's worth a blind buy. Everyone seems to like it, but I'm just wondering if I'll enjoy it with so little dialogue. What else goes on in the movie?

11-13-2009, 05:19 PM	#6
Rhettroactive Active Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Leesburg, VA Trading Score:1	110% Absolutely - a wonderful film and an easy blind buy.

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11-13-2009, 05:04 PM	#2
MaCruz Community Gaming Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Jacksonville, FL Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:104 Blu-ray collection:958 DVD collection:18 MA collection:394 Digital collection:570 iTunes collection:527 Prime collection:192 Blu-ray reviews: 23 Trading Score:139	If it's $16 that's a VERY GOOD price. I like the movie, but IMO UP was much better. AQ is amazing just like any Pixar movie.

11-13-2009, 05:06 PM	#3
Blu Smurf Member Member since:Nov 2009 Blu-ray collection:52	Absolutely worth it! And if you wanna read on more what happens, read Wikipedia.

11-13-2009, 05:13 PM	#4
ack_bak Power Member Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray collection:181	If you enjoyed the other Pixar movies then it is definitely worth a blind buy.

11-13-2009, 05:18 PM	#5
maverick22 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Tejas 4K collection:946 Blu-ray collection:1427 DVD collection:2 MA collection:3 Digital collection:9 iTunes collection:10 Trading Score:283	Yeah, I know the PQ & AQ are going to be excellent, but I'm just curious about the plot. Also, with the holidays near, I can't afford to be spending money on a movie I may not enjoy. Thanks for the input so far, and please keep it coming.

11-13-2009, 05:22 PM	#7
fatediesel Blu-ray Count Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Iowa Blu-ray collection:410 Trading Score:47	Absolutely worth it. Great plot, great AQ and PQ, great all around. The film got an insane 96% on Rotten Tomatoes (although up got a 98%). It has a great story that all ages will love.

11-13-2009, 05:54 PM	#8
TylerDurden Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Seven seas Blu-ray collection:1007 Trading Score:32	I just picked it up on Wed for $16 and some change out the door. Blind buy for me.

11-13-2009, 05:58 PM	#9
BozQ Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Singapore 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:-	Wall-E is an amazing film. It's like Pixar's first attempt in doing something different. A romantic musical. The lead characters' animation is a very different challenge for the animators, because of their literally non-speaking roles. It's a technical achievement. But depending on some people, not everybody can appreciate this right away. My parents couldn't catch on to the film. They've enjoyed all other Pixar's films, but the lack of dialogue for Wall-E just failed to capture their attention. =\ And I suspect some kids, who desire to be entertained by comedy may get restless as well. Still, the 96% aggregate score on Rotten Tomatoes? It's there for a damn good reason.

11-13-2009, 06:08 PM	#10
maverick22 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Tejas 4K collection:946 Blu-ray collection:1427 DVD collection:2 MA collection:3 Digital collection:9 iTunes collection:10 Trading Score:283	If this wasn't near Christmas, this would be a no-brainer for me. I'm going to get Star Trek Tuesday though, I think I'll hold off on Fight Club, and I'm going to be getting 3 New Super Mario Bros (Wii game) for family as Christmas presents. Throw Wall-E in & I'm spending major money this week. I don't make a whole lot as it is! Once again, thanks for everyone's recommendations! Gonna think more about it.

11-13-2009, 06:09 PM	#11
sfmarine Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Swan Station aDdIcTeD 2 LOST PSN:U5MC51473 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:938 Blu-ray collection:2319 DVD collection:276 MA collection:461 Digital collection:492 iTunes collection:534 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:43	Great Pixar film. Totally worth the BB!

11-13-2009, 06:23 PM	#12
ajvdbg Active Member Member since:Apr 2009	Didn't float my boat...it is the only Pixar film I truly didn't care for (BTW absolutely love every other one)...first part was good, but really hated the earth-waste theme. Also couldn't get past the tipping ship in space scene- why would anything slide along the floor when a ship tilts in space?

11-13-2009, 06:25 PM	#13
banned user105 Banned Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Orlando Blu-ray collection:1672	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wall-e#Awards

11-13-2009, 06:31 PM	#14
Elandyll Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2007 Location:MD Blu-ray collection:188 Trading Score:1	1000000% yes!

11-13-2009, 06:37 PM	#17
maverick22 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Tejas 4K collection:946 Blu-ray collection:1427 DVD collection:2 MA collection:3 Digital collection:9 iTunes collection:10 Trading Score:283	Does it have much replay value for all of you that own it? That's also what I'm considering. I may enjoy it once, but have ya'll watched it more than once?

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