Babel (2006) - Blu-ray Forum

SundayDuffer · 02-06-2007, 12:15 AM

Has anyone seen this movie? is it worth a buy?

Gremal · 02-06-2007, 12:42 AM

Looks interesting to me...my coworker said it sucked, though. The various stories that they try to link together are totally unrelated and it didn't work, he said. He tends to like *everything*, so if he didn't like it I'd be inclined to stay away.

I'm intrigued with the biblical reference...from Genesis, about the tower and confusing the language of all the earth. But I bet the movie doesn't pay it off.

Should be technically stunning in blu-ray, though. Get it and take one for the team.

Garconis · 02-06-2007, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SundayDuffer

Has anyone seen this movie? is it worth a buy?

I've seen it. It was different. Kinda weird. But pretty good. If you haven't seen it, I'd rent it first. I'm not sure what type of movies you like.

Check out some reviews of the movie online or somethin'.

ProvenFlipper · 02-06-2007, 04:48 AM

I'm picking this one up for sure. It looks to be good and got references to one of my favorite movies (Crash) so I feel very inclined to pick it up.

AmericanCliche · 02-06-2007, 05:50 AM

Babel rocked... I really enjoyed the movie; it will be in my collection for sure.

WriteSimply · 02-06-2007, 10:47 AM

The US trailer is misleading. There are no reference to Genesis. There is no arch for a voice over.

It is a great movie. It's something that is very relevant right now and possibly for years to come, if we don't do something about it.

fuad

jgaepi · 02-06-2007, 12:32 PM

So Babel is kind of like Syriana. That movie made nooooooooo sense. The plots did not add up. Luckily Crash sort of added up, I guess that is why they gave it an Oscar.

Josh · 02-06-2007, 12:36 PM

I'll Netflix this one.

From what I heard, it tried to do a lot of things, but did them with limited success. That is what often times happens when you try to do too much in a film. I'll give it a try, though.

degas · 02-06-2007, 01:18 PM

Since I loved Amores Perros and 21 Grams, this is a sure buy for me.
Looking forward to it.

WriteSimply · 02-06-2007, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jgaepi

So Babel is kind of like Syriana. That movie made nooooooooo sense. The plots did not add up. Luckily Crash sort of added up, I guess that is why they gave it an Oscar.

No, it's not like Syriana. Syriana is like a vulture, flying high in ever concentric circles until it flew in for the kill. That's when you get the point of the film.

One point Babel makes is that we make the same stupid mistakes by not communicating enough with the people we are involved with. This same experience should have unified us and make us understand our global neighbors better.

fuad

spf781 · 02-13-2007, 10:29 AM

I recently reviewed the Blu-Ray disc for theManRoom.com:

http://dvd.themanroom.com/dvd-review.php?id=505

tay8701 · 02-20-2007, 06:45 PM

FYI, same as last week with the departed, babel is tagged at 24.99...enjoy

prettyflaco · 02-20-2007, 07:35 PM

Sweet! thanx.

H-Town · 02-20-2007, 08:15 PM

$21.99 at Fry's (online)

tay8701 · 02-20-2007, 09:15 PM

glad to be of assistance ;-)

slckofit · 02-21-2007, 12:21 AM

darn, knew i should of checked out cc. bought my copy at bb for 29.99. still need to pick up pristege, bb didn't have it.

f1ipmode · 02-21-2007, 02:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slckofit

darn, knew i should of checked out cc. bought my copy at bb for 29.99. still need to pick up pristege, bb didn't have it.

Wow is that the price you paid in US funds? I paid 29.99 in CAD for Babel and got Prestige for 30.99 at Walmart.

slckofit · 02-21-2007, 04:01 AM

yeah that's in US dollars.

cigar350 · 02-25-2007, 02:39 AM

As an overall movie is it any good? And how is the quality on Blu-ray?
Thanks.

coolmilo · 02-25-2007, 03:02 AM

I loved this movie. It was complex and engaging. The performances and story were both excellent. It looked beautiful and sounded great on Blu-ray too.

I am still rooting for The Departed for Best Picture of 06 at the Oscars. But after watching Babel this weekend I am a little worried.

02-06-2007, 12:15 AM	#1
SundayDuffer Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:San Jose, CA	Babel (2006) Has anyone seen this movie? is it worth a buy? Last edited by Scottie; 02-22-2018 at 02:03 AM.

02-20-2007, 06:45 PM	#12
tay8701 Junior Member Member since:Feb 2007	babel at circuit city FYI, same as last week with the departed, babel is tagged at 24.99...enjoy

02-25-2007, 02:39 AM	#19
cigar350 Member Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:151	Has anyone seen Babel yet? As an overall movie is it any good? And how is the quality on Blu-ray? Thanks.

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02-06-2007, 12:42 AM	#2
Gremal Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Daddyland Home Theater Gallery:49 Blu-ray collection:184	Looks interesting to me...my coworker said it sucked, though. The various stories that they try to link together are totally unrelated and it didn't work, he said. He tends to like everything, so if he didn't like it I'd be inclined to stay away. I'm intrigued with the biblical reference...from Genesis, about the tower and confusing the language of all the earth. But I bet the movie doesn't pay it off. Should be technically stunning in blu-ray, though. Get it and take one for the team.

02-06-2007, 04:48 AM	#4
ProvenFlipper Special Member Member since:Jun 2006 Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:335 Blu-ray collection:901 Trading Score:1	I'm picking this one up for sure. It looks to be good and got references to one of my favorite movies (Crash) so I feel very inclined to pick it up.

02-06-2007, 05:50 AM	#5
AmericanCliche Junior Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Los Angeles, CA	Babel rocked... I really enjoyed the movie; it will be in my collection for sure.

02-06-2007, 10:47 AM	#6
WriteSimply Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	The US trailer is misleading. There are no reference to Genesis. There is no arch for a voice over. It is a great movie. It's something that is very relevant right now and possibly for years to come, if we don't do something about it. fuad

02-06-2007, 12:32 PM	#7
jgaepi Member Member since:Dec 2006	So Babel is kind of like Syriana. That movie made nooooooooo sense. The plots did not add up. Luckily Crash sort of added up, I guess that is why they gave it an Oscar.

02-06-2007, 12:36 PM	#8
Josh Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Home Theater Gallery:50 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:407 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:34	I'll Netflix this one. From what I heard, it tried to do a lot of things, but did them with limited success. That is what often times happens when you try to do too much in a film. I'll give it a try, though.

02-06-2007, 01:18 PM	#9
degas Senior Member Member since:Jan 2007 iTunes collection:1317 Blu-ray reviews:3	Since I loved Amores Perros and 21 Grams, this is a sure buy for me. Looking forward to it.

02-13-2007, 10:29 AM	#11
spf781 Power Member Member since:Oct 2006 Location:742 Evergreen Terrace Springield, USA 4K collection:519 Blu-ray collection:792 MA collection:200 Digital collection:5 iTunes collection:314 Trading Score:4	I recently reviewed the Blu-Ray disc for theManRoom.com: http://dvd.themanroom.com/dvd-review.php?id=505

02-20-2007, 07:35 PM	#13
prettyflaco Active Member Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray collection:51	Sweet! thanx.

02-20-2007, 08:15 PM	#14
H-Town Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Houston, Tx Blu-ray collection:103	$21.99 at Fry's (online)

02-20-2007, 09:15 PM	#15
tay8701 Junior Member Member since:Feb 2007	glad to be of assistance ;-)

02-21-2007, 12:21 AM	#16
slckofit Active Member Member since:Dec 2006 Blu-ray collection:1 Trading Score:42	darn, knew i should of checked out cc. bought my copy at bb for 29.99. still need to pick up pristege, bb didn't have it.

02-21-2007, 04:01 AM	#18
slckofit Active Member Member since:Dec 2006 Blu-ray collection:1 Trading Score:42	yeah that's in US dollars.

02-25-2007, 03:02 AM	#20
coolmilo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Silicon Valley Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:2	I loved this movie. It was complex and engaging. The performances and story were both excellent. It looked beautiful and sounded great on Blu-ray too. I am still rooting for The Departed for Best Picture of 06 at the Oscars. But after watching Babel this weekend I am a little worried.

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