Mr. Brooks is f----ing great - Blu-ray Forum

BLu-Balls · 10-21-2007, 02:12 PM

For those of you who have reservations about picking up a Kevin Costner flick on BD. Fear not!! This movie is amazing. If not for Costner's not so half bad acting but for William Hurt's maniacal performance. I love this movie and was so hyped to learn that it is a BD exclusive.

Great for a suspense thriller flick.

Check it out guys

dobyblue · 10-21-2007, 02:27 PM

I have heard nothing but good things about this movie from anyone who has seen it.

vsbdtv · 10-21-2007, 02:41 PM

Agreed. I thought this was a great movie when I saw it in the theater. It seems like William Hurt stole most of the scenes he was in, but that's part of the reason why I try to catch all Hurt pictures. Save for "A History of Violence", he's been great in almost everything he's been in.

pedigree · 10-21-2007, 02:46 PM

are we talking about this movies?

lol

IamNhobdy · 10-21-2007, 02:49 PM

This movie was great! It was whitty and very intelligent. I didn't even mind Dane Cook's(who I don't like as an actor) performance. Great flick.

jdc115 · 10-21-2007, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by vsbdtv

Agreed. I thought this was a great movie when I saw it in the theater. It seems like William Hurt stole most of the scenes he was in, but that's part of the reason why I try to catch all Hurt pictures. Save for "A History of Violence", he's been great in almost everything he's been in.

Hurt must have stole the scenes if it was great, it couldn't be because of Costner. As much as I don't like him, now I am interested to see this movie. Did you not like "A History of Violence"?

vsbdtv · 10-21-2007, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jdc115

Did you not like "A History of Violence"?

It was okay. I very much liked the idea of the movie but was disappointed in the ending. I don't know if Hurt was mis-cast for that film or if something else was going on. But I didn't like him in that role as much as his other performances.

After seeing him in "History of Violence" I was concerned that Hurt might on the decline. But "Mr. Brooks" layed that question to rest, as Hurt was brilliant there.

jdc115 · 10-21-2007, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by vsbdtv

It was okay. I very much liked the idea of the movie but was disappointed in the ending. I don't know if Hurt was mis-cast for that film or if something else was going on. But I didn't like him in that role as much as his other performances.

After seeing him in "History of Violence" I was concerned that Hurt might on the decline. But "Mr. Brooks" layed that question to rest, as Hurt was brilliant there.

Fair enough, I thought he was pretty good in A History of Violence and was nominated for best supporting from what I remember

I will put this movie on my list to get.

thanks

vsbdtv · 10-21-2007, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jdc115

Fair enough, I thought he was pretty good in A History of Violence and was nominated for best supporting from what I remember

Wow, you're right about the nomination - for best supporting actor. I've talked to other Hurt fans who felt as I do about his performance in that movie. In any case, Hurt on a bad day is still better than most actors may ever achieve :-)

All I can say is that I really liked "Brooks" and largely because of Hurt's performance. At the end of the movie, I found myself wishing for a sequel.

krisjan · 10-21-2007, 05:32 PM

...I hated this movie. I never believed Costner's character for a second - he underplayed the role IMO. Hurt's contribution was inconsequential. From what I could tell through the poor acting, the script seemed like it could have been good. When it was over (I watched it on an international flight) I just said to myself "what a waste of time" (and I was trapped on a plane so that's saying a lot).

pedigree · 10-21-2007, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by krisjan

...I hated this movie. I never believed Costner's character for a second - he underplayed the role IMO. Hurt's contribution was inconsequential. From what I could tell through the poor acting, the script seemed like it could have been good. When it was over (I watched it on an international flight) I just said to myself "what a waste of time" (and I was trapped on a plane so that's saying a lot).

next time try just staring out the window for the entire duration of a flight. trust me its actually pretty cool after a while you kinda just zone out
you look psychotic but its cool

marinerm · 10-21-2007, 07:02 PM

I really liked this movie too. I can't think of any movie I'd like while watching on an international flight, but that's another matter. I liked the script and thought it was a very entertaining film. I saw this movie in the middle of seeing Pirates 3, Shrek and Fantastic Four 2 so maybe anything semi-intellectual and character driven with a plot would have seemed interesting just to be fair. Either way, I was entertained and look forward to it on blu ray. I'm even looking forward to the special features on this one, which includes coming up with the script for the movie.

dobyblue · 10-21-2007, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by pedigree

are we talking about this movies?

lol

That's one of the best movies ever made.

Copywriter · 10-21-2007, 08:27 PM

Dances with Wolves is one of the best movies ever made?

Oh wait, you're Canadian right?

Costner should stick to baseball movies.

BStecke · 10-22-2007, 05:50 AM

I enjoyed Mr. Brooks quite a bit as well. i wasn't really expecting to, which is great, because I love when I go into a movie with low expectations and am pleasantly surprised. T3 had the same effect. I want to get this, but the Fox pricing is kinda putting me off.

Cyorg · 10-24-2007, 12:29 AM

I've never seen Mr. Brooks, but I'm about to go make it a blind buy. I really like these kinds of movies, and have to get it. I hope that most of you have the same tastes a me, because the reviewers are trashing it pretty bad.

gvortex7 · 10-24-2007, 12:38 AM

I think William Hurt is an amazing actor and I always look forward to seeing his movies. In my opinion his best role so far was in Altered States, but I loved his character in Dark City and I thought he was good in the History of Violence as well. Up until that point I've never seen him play a villain.

Blu-Ray Buckeye · 10-24-2007, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by vsbdtv

It was okay. I very much liked the idea of the movie but was disappointed in the ending. I don't know if Hurt was mis-cast for that film or if something else was going on. But I didn't like him in that role as much as his other performances.

After seeing him in "History of Violence" I was concerned that Hurt might on the decline. But "Mr. Brooks" layed that question to rest, as Hurt was brilliant there.

Call me crazy, but I'm a little befuddled by everyone's commentary on William Hurt. While he is a great actor, he had clearly been in decline for a long time until "History of Violence". While some here have mentioned "Dark City", I'm not sure many thought that was a very good movie and pretty sure Hurt hadn't been in a great role since 1988 in "The Accidental Tourist"... nice little 17-year slump (AI, The Village, Lost In Space?... let's get real). Then when mentioning his greatest roles people correctly list "Altered States" but neglect "Kiss of the Spider Woman", "Body Heat", "The Big Chill", "Broadcast News" or "Children of a Lesser God". Seems suspect.

mel2 · 10-24-2007, 01:46 AM

I watched it last night. very good. costner's best movie in awhile. I think ed norton should've played dane cook's role though. for some reason I think norton would of nailed it dead-on.

vsbdtv · 10-24-2007, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu-Ray Buckeye

Call me crazy, but I'm a little befuddled by everyone's commentary on William Hurt. While he is a great actor, he had clearly been in decline for a long time until "History of Violence". .

I recall that "Dark City" was voted by many critics as the best DVD of 1998, although it wasn't giant at the box office. Would love to see this on blu-ray, which is a possibility given that it was a New Line release.

I think he was great in many of those movies you mentioned, although I agree he was wasted in Lost in Space, The Village, AI, etc. 17 year slump? Are you forgetting "Until the End of the World?" :-) "Searching, still searching, ..."

By chance did you catch him in the "Battleground" episode of "Nightmares and Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Steven King"? I thought he was great in that too. He played a hit man, and I don't think he uttered a word in the entire episode, even though he was the lead actor.

"Battleground" and "Mr. Brooks" show that he can be a really good villain. I suppose I need to give "History of Violence" a second chance to see if it confirms my lackluster memory of his performance.

10-21-2007, 02:12 PM	#1
BLu-Balls Expert Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:TO Canada Blu-ray collection:867 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 10	Mr. Brooks is f----ing great For those of you who have reservations about picking up a Kevin Costner flick on BD. Fear not!! This movie is amazing. If not for Costner's not so half bad acting but for William Hurt's maniacal performance. I love this movie and was so hyped to learn that it is a BD exclusive. Great for a suspense thriller flick. Check it out guys

10-21-2007, 05:32 PM	#10
krisjan Active Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Chicago suburbs	If this is a parade then I am the rain... ...I hated this movie. I never believed Costner's character for a second - he underplayed the role IMO. Hurt's contribution was inconsequential. From what I could tell through the poor acting, the script seemed like it could have been good. When it was over (I watched it on an international flight) I just said to myself "what a waste of time" (and I was trapped on a plane so that's saying a lot).

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10-21-2007, 02:27 PM	#2
dobyblue Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:71 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:655 Blu-ray reviews: 15	I have heard nothing but good things about this movie from anyone who has seen it.

10-21-2007, 02:41 PM	#3
vsbdtv Active Member Member since:Oct 2006 Location:Atlanta, GA	Agreed. I thought this was a great movie when I saw it in the theater. It seems like William Hurt stole most of the scenes he was in, but that's part of the reason why I try to catch all Hurt pictures. Save for "A History of Violence", he's been great in almost everything he's been in.

10-21-2007, 02:46 PM	#4
pedigree Power Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Montreal, Canada	are we talking about this movies? lol

10-21-2007, 02:49 PM	#5
IamNhobdy Senior Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Earth..I think...no, wait yeah...I think Blu-ray collection:342	This movie was great! It was whitty and very intelligent. I didn't even mind Dane Cook's(who I don't like as an actor) performance. Great flick.

10-21-2007, 07:02 PM	#12
marinerm New Member Member since:Jan 2007	I really liked this movie too. I can't think of any movie I'd like while watching on an international flight, but that's another matter. I liked the script and thought it was a very entertaining film. I saw this movie in the middle of seeing Pirates 3, Shrek and Fantastic Four 2 so maybe anything semi-intellectual and character driven with a plot would have seemed interesting just to be fair. Either way, I was entertained and look forward to it on blu ray. I'm even looking forward to the special features on this one, which includes coming up with the script for the movie.

10-21-2007, 08:27 PM	#14
Copywriter Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Vegas Baby, Vegas	Dances with Wolves is one of the best movies ever made? Oh wait, you're Canadian right? Costner should stick to baseball movies.

10-22-2007, 05:50 AM	#15
BStecke Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	I enjoyed Mr. Brooks quite a bit as well. i wasn't really expecting to, which is great, because I love when I go into a movie with low expectations and am pleasantly surprised. T3 had the same effect. I want to get this, but the Fox pricing is kinda putting me off.

10-24-2007, 12:29 AM	#16
Cyorg Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:San Antonio, TX. PSN ID: Cyorg Blu-ray collection:62 Blu-ray reviews:1	I've never seen Mr. Brooks, but I'm about to go make it a blind buy. I really like these kinds of movies, and have to get it. I hope that most of you have the same tastes a me, because the reviewers are trashing it pretty bad.

10-24-2007, 12:38 AM	#17
gvortex7 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Fort Lauderdale, FL Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:105	I think William Hurt is an amazing actor and I always look forward to seeing his movies. In my opinion his best role so far was in Altered States, but I loved his character in Dark City and I thought he was good in the History of Violence as well. Up until that point I've never seen him play a villain.

10-24-2007, 01:46 AM	#19
mel2 Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	I watched it last night. very good. costner's best movie in awhile. I think ed norton should've played dane cook's role though. for some reason I think norton would of nailed it dead-on.

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