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Suntory_Times · 04-03-2010, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by atexp80

No worries, thanks.

Foon-hei: No probs. It just happens to be one of my pet peeves. It's pretty hard to stay spoiler free in the age of the internet even if you are planning to see a theatrical release. It's even harder here in Australia because it can be months after a US release before we get a film so trying not to accidentally find out anything is almost an artform.

Just make sure you watch the version with the alternative ending. It is so very much better then the theatrical ending.

gettodamoofies · 04-04-2010, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Suntory_Times

Just make sure you watch the version with the alternative ending. It is so very much better then the theatrical ending.

I took your advice and watched the alternate ending for my first viewing. I agree, it is the better of the two. IMHO though, a combination of the two with

[Show spoiler]

I was pleasantly surprised. It's not a masterpiece, but I'd place it along with The Strangers (which I found a bit better) in what I can only call a terror genre where the main aim is to build suspense. I certainly wouldn't call it a horror film like some have but that's probably the "box" the general public may have lumped it in.

bandapart · 04-05-2010, 10:53 AM

Not a fan, but this film was not bad for an $11,000 film.

The studios and theaters made a fortune off of it, with a domestic gross of $107,918,810 and a foreign gross of $84,826,567 with a total worldwide gross of $192,745,377.

docebzz · 04-05-2010, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bandapart

Not a fan, but this film was not bad for an $11,000 film.

The studios and theaters made a fortune off of it, with a domestic gross of $107,918,810 and a foreign gross of $84,826,567 with a total worldwide gross of $192,745,377.

add the revenue they gonna earn when steelbook junkies buy this blu ray too.

bandapart · 04-05-2010, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by docebzz

add the revenue they gonna earn when steelbook junkies buy this blu ray too.

not to mention the millions and millions from domestic and worldwide sales of amaray Blu-ray and

[Show spoiler]

sales!

jw · 04-05-2010, 02:40 PM

not enough to change my mind, I didnt like it and I wont buy it again.(I am being a sourpuss after the Amazon thing, I know....ill eventually get it

)Just right now I am saying No

moc.yar-ulB · 04-08-2010, 08:09 AM

Five days later my order was finally shipped.

LordCrumb · 04-08-2010, 08:27 AM

If any aussies see a good price on this, please PM me!

kaliraver · 04-13-2010, 01:23 AM

I just received mine and the shrink wrap is also taped? Is anybody elses the same way?

lewwyt · 04-13-2010, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by kaliraver

I just received mine and the shrink wrap is also taped? Is anybody elses the same way?

yeah i received one from a trade (thanks Suntory_Times!

) and the shop has obviously taped extra wrap over the original shrink wrap, I just took it off, the steelbook is still sealed underneath!

Suntory_Times · 04-13-2010, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lewwyt

yeah i received one from a trade (thanks Suntory_Times!

) and the shop has obviously taped extra wrap over the original shrink wrap, I just took it off, the steelbook is still sealed underneath!

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaliraver

I just received mine and the shrink wrap is also taped? Is anybody elses the same way?

Yep there all that way, JB HI FI does that to all there blu's. Not sure why though.

richfell · 04-13-2010, 08:09 AM

Great looking steelbook this one.

Always nice embossing on the Austrailian ones.

gettodamoofies · 04-13-2010, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Suntory_Times

Yep there all that way, JB HI FI does that to all there blu's. Not sure why though.

A staff member once told me it's for security. Surprisingly they said that adding that extra layer of tape makes it that much more difficult to open the package in store for someone to steal the discs. The tape makes it a little more obvious you're trying to break into the pack to get to the discs. Makes sense actually as I imagine the tape probably costs barely anything whereas fitting all their Blu-rays with a security case would cost a lot more even if they were re-usable. It's the same reason they shrink wrap their CDs with the thick plastic.

jw · 04-13-2010, 08:27 AM

lol...Let me introduce Australia to the razor blade

cuts plastic with ease, including tape

gettodamoofies · 04-13-2010, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by jwbbud

lol...Let me introduce Australia to the razor blade

cuts plastic with ease, including tape

Damn, that right there is the best thing since sliced bread. Now my life of crime will succeed!

Seriously though, apparently bright lights, staff always "stocking" during business hours and a layer of tape do the trick.

jeanpaulg · 04-13-2010, 05:46 PM

What are you getting at

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Originally Posted by jwbbud

lol...Let me introduce Australia to the razor blade

cuts plastic with ease, including tape

mr. b · 04-13-2010, 06:30 PM

Yeah, I was told by an Aussie about the tape thing back when I was doing a trade. Funny thing is, I went to Best Buy to return a blu-ray that I picked up cheaper elsewhere, and the CSR started opening it up. I was freaking out 'cos it was sealed, and I asked her what was she doing 'cos it's sealed? She told me they are now required to randomly open blu's that are returned because they have been getting them in with the discs missing from the cases. I was shocked, but not worried 'cos the discs were in the case. I felt bad she had to do that to a perfectly good blu that could be resold, but she said they still get money back even if it's open. I might try to tell them to do what Australia does, but it's not like the thieves couldn't just tape them the same way Best Buy does. She even told me that one person came with a few blu's, and when she started opening one, he said nevermind and left to try to return them at two other stores.

bigjee · 04-13-2010, 06:36 PM

Hmmm....I wonder if that's as sad as trying to hide steelbooks in appliances such as microwaves around the entire store on launch day only to get busted by the manager.

Pfdfiredog · 06-18-2010, 06:55 AM

Bump on this.
Ezydvd just put up a pre=order for a steelbook blu ray. They are a little pricy due to a 9.00 surchage, but if you missed out somewhere alse. Here you go.
http://www.ezydvd.com.au/item.zml/814361
Ships August 2

brake · 06-24-2010, 09:36 AM

I'm wondering if someone can confirm the region coding on this? i'm hoping it's region free!

04-05-2010, 02:40 PM	#46
jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	not enough to change my mind, I didnt like it and I wont buy it again.(I am being a sourpuss after the Amazon thing, I know....ill eventually get it)Just right now I am saying No

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04-05-2010, 10:53 AM	#43
bandapart Power Member Member since:Nov 2009 Trading Score:6	Not a fan, but this film was not bad for an $11,000 film. The studios and theaters made a fortune off of it, with a domestic gross of $107,918,810 and a foreign gross of $84,826,567 with a total worldwide gross of $192,745,377.

04-08-2010, 08:09 AM	#47
moc.yar-ulB Senior Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Ontario, Canada Blu-ray SteelBook™:1270 + ... Home Theater Gallery:97 4K collection:203 Blu-ray collection:3604 DVD collection:98 Trading Score:8	Five days later my order was finally shipped.

04-08-2010, 08:27 AM	#48
LordCrumb Moderator Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Location:New Zealand Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:405 Blu-ray collection:2924 DVD collection:109 Blu-ray reviews: 12 Trading Score:67	If any aussies see a good price on this, please PM me!

04-13-2010, 01:23 AM	#49
kaliraver Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2007 Location:San Francisco Bay Blu-Ray SteelBooks™: (150+) Blu-ray collection:373 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:285	I just received mine and the shrink wrap is also taped? Is anybody elses the same way?

04-13-2010, 08:09 AM	#52
richfell Expert Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:England Blu-ray collection:77 Trading Score:47	Great looking steelbook this one. Always nice embossing on the Austrailian ones.

04-13-2010, 08:27 AM	#54
jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	lol...Let me introduce Australia to the razor blade cuts plastic with ease, including tape

04-13-2010, 06:30 PM	#57
mr. b Special Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Texas 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:839 Digital collection:142 Trading Score:32	Yeah, I was told by an Aussie about the tape thing back when I was doing a trade. Funny thing is, I went to Best Buy to return a blu-ray that I picked up cheaper elsewhere, and the CSR started opening it up. I was freaking out 'cos it was sealed, and I asked her what was she doing 'cos it's sealed? She told me they are now required to randomly open blu's that are returned because they have been getting them in with the discs missing from the cases. I was shocked, but not worried 'cos the discs were in the case. I felt bad she had to do that to a perfectly good blu that could be resold, but she said they still get money back even if it's open. I might try to tell them to do what Australia does, but it's not like the thieves couldn't just tape them the same way Best Buy does. She even told me that one person came with a few blu's, and when she started opening one, he said nevermind and left to try to return them at two other stores.

04-13-2010, 06:36 PM	#58
bigjee Expert Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Canada Trading Score:60	Hmmm....I wonder if that's as sad as trying to hide steelbooks in appliances such as microwaves around the entire store on launch day only to get busted by the manager.

06-18-2010, 06:55 AM	#59
Pfdfiredog Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Florida Blu-ray collection:852 DVD collection:28 Trading Score:11	Bump on this. Ezydvd just put up a pre=order for a steelbook blu ray. They are a little pricy due to a 9.00 surchage, but if you missed out somewhere alse. Here you go. http://www.ezydvd.com.au/item.zml/814361 Ships August 2

06-24-2010, 09:36 AM	#60
brake Expert Member Member since:May 2010 Location:AU Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	I'm wondering if someone can confirm the region coding on this? i'm hoping it's region free!

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