The Aussie/Kiwi Last Blu-ray You Purchased/Watched Thread - Page 1053 - Blu-ray Forum

MacEachaidh · 10-29-2012, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by atexp80

Hmm, what to do guys... See Mac I'm kind of getting the vibe you describe, having said that the trailers I've seen do make me think Burton's nailed some of the fun, dark feel of his earlier films. I've never been this up in the air about a Burton film before. May have to sign up at the video store for a hire of it! Haven't been to one in years!

Oh, the things you're reduced to!!

Well, I think humour's a very subjective thing, so the fact it didn't make me laugh doesn't mean it won't work for you, obviously. For me this flick never works out even for itself what it's trying to be, so it's all muddled and pretty hollow: Depp just turns his Unaccountably Quirky autopilot up to 11 and sleepwalks through the rest, and the script fairly reeks of several "Oh no, forget all that, I know what we should do!" moments. But ... YMMV.

Templar · 10-29-2012, 10:10 PM

Atexp80 - don't buy Dark Shadows. I'm a Burton fan as well, but this is a mess that should've been stopped. There are a couple of funny moments in it - 2 or 3 - but the movie doesn't work as a whole and has no rewatch value in it.

My 2 cents.

MacEachaidh · 10-29-2012, 10:22 PM

A few arrivals yestere'en:

The Girl Who ... (Extended Editions)
Glengarry Glen Ross (Steelbook)
E.T. (Steelbook)

The Girl ... set I bought completely on spec — these are the Swedish originals, obviously. Never seen them, never read the books. I hope they scrub up to all I've heard.

The Glengarry Glen Ross I bought on the strength of the film, though it was probably a waste of money. The steelbook itself is pretty unimpressive (cheap printing on the outside, bare steel within), and the set is the previous 2-disc DVD release (which I already have, and was happy with) plus a BD with the film in HD. Ah well, it was an impulse buy, and though I've had plenty of those turn out badly it looks at this stage like I'm never going to learn not to indulge them.

The E.T. I haven't opened yet, and I'm unsure what to do with it. I had it on pre-order, as a kind of placeholder until I found out how expensive the digibook would be and whether I wanted it or not, and then when I went to cancel the steelbook order I was told it had already gone into packing (a week before the release date) and couldn't be cancelled. So Amazon — trying to be helpful, bless 'em — actually completely refunded my money on the purchase, and told me to refuse delivery when it turned up and send it back. Only, of course, I didn't get to refuse it — it just got stuffed in my letterbox, severely damaging the packaging (but not the steelbook). And Oz Post has just told me that if I want to send it back, I'll have to repackage it and pay for the postage myself, which is going to be more than the purchase + postage price in the first place.

What should I do? I feel I should be straight with Amazon — do I just tell them to charge me for it all over again, and try to resell it here? I haven't opened the shrinkwrap on it, so I can't really tell if I like it enough to keep it rather than buy the digibook.

Ah, dilemmas!

beechy · 10-30-2012, 12:52 AM

still no love from the postman for me my og order aint shown up yet and my replacement arrived in oz on the 23rd then went into customs on the 25th ? which i though was wierd for it to take so long to go into customs but there its sat since aint budged

iv canceled a few of my pre orders from amazon im only buying if i pay for the 2-3 shipping from now on its getting beyond a joke there shipping speeds

also no sign of my Spiderman Ltd Ed set from JB i aint had an email saying it been shipped or anything either

i give up on pre orders and shipping and shit im going back to my old ways

Carcuss · 10-30-2012, 03:15 AM

Picked up U.S. Marshalls and Twilight Zone the Movie for $8 each at Kmart. Some good titles still there in the $8 stand. Has anybody seen Gods and Generals? I love civil war movies and for a four hour film it's good for the price but i would rather hear from someone who knows it than blind buy.
Cheers,
Carcuss

gettodamoofies · 10-30-2012, 03:25 AM

Bought: Went to JB. Snagged the Apollo 13 SteelBook as well as a title for my brother in the 2 for $30. Also picked up Eagle Eye and Arachnophobia in the 2 for $20. First time Arachnophobia's been in stock at my local so I'm hoping it's the corrected disc. They never had it on release so I hope they got the corrected one. It'll be pretty obvious when I give it a spin!

Badas · 10-30-2012, 03:28 AM

Ordered:

Ta Dono

Supernaut · 10-30-2012, 03:50 AM

Picked up I, Robot 3d which has a lenticular slip, spoilt by a sh!tty blu banner, and E.T (with plush) $22.82 thanks BigW. As usual JB didn't have it!

Cevolution · 10-30-2012, 04:49 AM

Picked up the ET triple play digibook from Big W for $19.72

NickMate · 10-30-2012, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Supernaut

Picked up I, Robot 3d which has a lenticular slip, spoilt by a sh!tty blu banner, and E.T (with plush) $22.82 thanks BigW. As usual JB didn't have it!

Picks of I Robot??

MovieManiac82 · 10-30-2012, 05:31 AM

Picked this up from BigW this morning for $22.86. Overall, very happy with this set.

I watched the movie and the transfer is excellent, esp the outdoor forest scenes!!!. It's so good to have the original version too. Such a fantastic release for one of my favourite movies of all time. Well done Universal!!. The digibook was a great read too.

Supernaut · 10-30-2012, 05:40 AM

Same as the US.

LordCrumb · 10-30-2012, 05:47 AM

ALMOST ordered Superman set from the UK.. then realised its missing 3 discs, so I ordered the 8 disc version instead... $NZ40 roughly... half the price of it in NZ.

Blueherring · 10-30-2012, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Picked this up from BigW this morning for $22.86. Overall, very happy with this set.

I watched the movie and the transfer is excellent, esp the outdoor forest scenes!!!. It's so good to have the original version too. Such a fantastic release for one of my favourite movies of all time. Well done Universal!!. The digibook was a great read too.

Damn didnt think Bigw would have them instore yet, should have gone in and got it rather than order online...

melmac · 10-30-2012, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Blueherring

Damn didnt think Bigw would have them instore yet, should have gone in and got it rather than order online...

I turned up to my local BigW this morning and they didn't have it out yet left empty handed

Supernaut · 10-30-2012, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by melmac

I turned up to my local BigW this morning and they didn't have it out yet left empty handed

None on display at my store either, just asked at the entertainment counter. No worries...

melmac · 10-30-2012, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supernaut

None on display at my store either, just asked at the entertainment counter. No worries...

Unfortunately there was no staff, the layby lady was covering both counters with 3 people queued to get her help, I decided to go back tonight or tomorrow

MovieManiac82 · 10-30-2012, 06:52 AM

My BigW didn't have them on display, but they had them out the back. No drama's though when I asked if they had it, the person behind went out the back and got it. Despite being on sale from Thursday, it scanned at the $22.86 price.

I'd get in quick though, as stock is limited for the boxset apprantely and its the lowest price anywhere, so I'm sure it will sell fast.

gettodamoofies · 10-30-2012, 07:39 AM

Grrr... received my ET SteelBook. Only took 8 days from Amazon UK. Unfortunately despite being in one of Amazon's SteelBook boxes it had been mauled:

[Show spoiler]

So, guess I'll be in touch with Amazon! Not having a good day between this and Arachnophobia.

gettodamoofies · 10-30-2012, 09:38 AM

Well that's one problem solved - Amazon UK are shipping a replacement ET steel free of charge! Fingers crossed for a safe arrival.

Watched: Finished off Stargate Atlantis Season 2.

Now: To hell with Bond, I've got 15 films left in 24 days so that's easy to do. Can't wait any longer... The Terminator's going on!

10-30-2012, 05:31 AM	#21051
MovieManiac82 Senior Member Member since:Aug 2012 Location:Australia 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:92 Trading Score:2	Picked this up from BigW this morning for $22.86. Overall, very happy with this set. I watched the movie and the transfer is excellent, esp the outdoor forest scenes!!!. It's so good to have the original version too. Such a fantastic release for one of my favourite movies of all time. Well done Universal!!. The digibook was a great read too. Last edited by MovieManiac82; 10-30-2012 at 05:34 AM.

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10-29-2012, 10:10 PM	#21042
Templar Power Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2011 Blu-ray collection:525 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:9	Atexp80 - don't buy Dark Shadows. I'm a Burton fan as well, but this is a mess that should've been stopped. There are a couple of funny moments in it - 2 or 3 - but the movie doesn't work as a whole and has no rewatch value in it. My 2 cents.

10-29-2012, 10:22 PM	#21043
MacEachaidh Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2011 Location:Edge of the Accretion Disc Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Trading Score:4	A few arrivals yestere'en: The Girl Who ... (Extended Editions) Glengarry Glen Ross (Steelbook) E.T. (Steelbook) The Girl ... set I bought completely on spec — these are the Swedish originals, obviously. Never seen them, never read the books. I hope they scrub up to all I've heard. The Glengarry Glen Ross I bought on the strength of the film, though it was probably a waste of money. The steelbook itself is pretty unimpressive (cheap printing on the outside, bare steel within), and the set is the previous 2-disc DVD release (which I already have, and was happy with) plus a BD with the film in HD. Ah well, it was an impulse buy, and though I've had plenty of those turn out badly it looks at this stage like I'm never going to learn not to indulge them. The E.T. I haven't opened yet, and I'm unsure what to do with it. I had it on pre-order, as a kind of placeholder until I found out how expensive the digibook would be and whether I wanted it or not, and then when I went to cancel the steelbook order I was told it had already gone into packing (a week before the release date) and couldn't be cancelled. So Amazon — trying to be helpful, bless 'em — actually completely refunded my money on the purchase, and told me to refuse delivery when it turned up and send it back. Only, of course, I didn't get to refuse it — it just got stuffed in my letterbox, severely damaging the packaging (but not the steelbook). And Oz Post has just told me that if I want to send it back, I'll have to repackage it and pay for the postage myself, which is going to be more than the purchase + postage price in the first place. What should I do? I feel I should be straight with Amazon — do I just tell them to charge me for it all over again, and try to resell it here? I haven't opened the shrinkwrap on it, so I can't really tell if I like it enough to keep it rather than buy the digibook. Ah, dilemmas!

10-30-2012, 12:52 AM	#21044
beechy Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2010 Location:australia Home Theater Gallery:32 Blu-ray collection:13 Trading Score:4	still no love from the postman for me my og order aint shown up yet and my replacement arrived in oz on the 23rd then went into customs on the 25th ? which i though was wierd for it to take so long to go into customs but there its sat since aint budged iv canceled a few of my pre orders from amazon im only buying if i pay for the 2-3 shipping from now on its getting beyond a joke there shipping speeds also no sign of my Spiderman Ltd Ed set from JB i aint had an email saying it been shipped or anything either i give up on pre orders and shipping and shit im going back to my old ways

10-30-2012, 03:15 AM	#21045
Carcuss Senior Member Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Gold Coast Queensland Australia 4K collection:64 Blu-ray collection:915	Picked up U.S. Marshalls and Twilight Zone the Movie for $8 each at Kmart. Some good titles still there in the $8 stand. Has anybody seen Gods and Generals? I love civil war movies and for a four hour film it's good for the price but i would rather hear from someone who knows it than blind buy. Cheers, Carcuss

10-30-2012, 03:25 AM	#21046
gettodamoofies Moderator Top contributor Member since:Sep 2009 Location:NSW, Australia 4K collection:609 Blu-ray collection:3162 DVD collection:125 Blu-ray reviews: 26 Trading Score:91	Bought: Went to JB. Snagged the Apollo 13 SteelBook as well as a title for my brother in the 2 for $30. Also picked up Eagle Eye and Arachnophobia in the 2 for $20. First time Arachnophobia's been in stock at my local so I'm hoping it's the corrected disc. They never had it on release so I hope they got the corrected one. It'll be pretty obvious when I give it a spin!

10-30-2012, 03:28 AM	#21047
Badas Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:LOTR Auckland, New Zealand (Down Under) Home Theater Gallery:139 4K collection:102 Blu-ray collection:1412 DVD collection:16 Blu-ray reviews: 11 Trading Score:10	Ordered: Ta Dono

10-30-2012, 03:50 AM	#21048
Supernaut Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010 Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:3270 Trading Score:42	Picked up I, Robot 3d which has a lenticular slip, spoilt by a sh!tty blu banner, and E.T (with plush) $22.82 thanks BigW. As usual JB didn't have it!

10-30-2012, 04:49 AM	#21049
Cevolution Banned Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Sydney, Australia Home Theater Gallery:23 4K collection:668 Blu-ray collection:3104 Trading Score:8	Picked up the ET triple play digibook from Big W for $19.72

10-30-2012, 05:40 AM	#21052
Supernaut Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010 Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:3270 Trading Score:42	Same as the US.

10-30-2012, 05:47 AM	#21053
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	ALMOST ordered Superman set from the UK.. then realised its missing 3 discs, so I ordered the 8 disc version instead... $NZ40 roughly... half the price of it in NZ.

10-30-2012, 06:52 AM	#21058
MovieManiac82 Senior Member Member since:Aug 2012 Location:Australia 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:92 Trading Score:2	My BigW didn't have them on display, but they had them out the back. No drama's though when I asked if they had it, the person behind went out the back and got it. Despite being on sale from Thursday, it scanned at the $22.86 price. I'd get in quick though, as stock is limited for the boxset apprantely and its the lowest price anywhere, so I'm sure it will sell fast.

10-30-2012, 07:39 AM	#21059
gettodamoofies Moderator Top contributor Member since:Sep 2009 Location:NSW, Australia 4K collection:609 Blu-ray collection:3162 DVD collection:125 Blu-ray reviews: 26 Trading Score:91	Grrr... received my ET SteelBook. Only took 8 days from Amazon UK. Unfortunately despite being in one of Amazon's SteelBook boxes it had been mauled: [Show spoiler] So, guess I'll be in touch with Amazon! Not having a good day between this and Arachnophobia.

10-30-2012, 09:38 AM	#21060
gettodamoofies Moderator Top contributor Member since:Sep 2009 Location:NSW, Australia 4K collection:609 Blu-ray collection:3162 DVD collection:125 Blu-ray reviews: 26 Trading Score:91	Well that's one problem solved - Amazon UK are shipping a replacement ET steel free of charge! Fingers crossed for a safe arrival. Watched: Finished off Stargate Atlantis Season 2. Now: To hell with Bond, I've got 15 films left in 24 days so that's easy to do. Can't wait any longer... The Terminator's going on!

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