The Orphanage? - Blu-ray Forum

Bluoholic · 03-06-2008, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Grisle

I wanted to check this out in the theaters, but it wasn't playing in my area. The pre-order just came up on the site so I setup the order just in case to make sure I would get one if I decide to go through with the order. So to all those who have seen it would this be a good blind buy for someone who enjoys films even if they are subtitled and not directed by Del Toro?

It's presented by Del Toro and it's good enough to be checked out me thinks.

Grisle · 03-06-2008, 02:26 PM

Yes me thinks as well, but me was hoping for more than thinking.

Bluoholic · 03-06-2008, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Grisle

Yes me thinks as well, but me was hoping for more than thinking.

That's why I put it out as my opinion and didn't push it as a fact. geezus, I'm sorry, I will try to refrain with my posts in the future or be like 3/4 of this board and type worthless shit and make it out as it's a fact, mmm k?

owa · 03-06-2008, 05:44 PM

I don't think it came to my area. Looks interesting, I'll definitely check it out.

TALENE · 03-06-2008, 10:01 PM

Great film I loved it, can't wait to purchase it on Blu. The lead actress is great, she's also in an amazing film with Javier Bardem called The Sea Inside.

richmond23 · 03-07-2008, 01:33 AM

definitely looking forward to this movie, sounds creepy and dramatic.

have@you · 04-15-2008, 12:25 PM

I watched the Blu-ray last night. Maybe it's because I'm in the UK and watched this region locked release on my HDTV through my laptop, but the picture quality was low and spoiled by continual slight changes of colour/brightness.

Hopefully this is just a problem at my end and not with the release itself, but it hasn't happened with any other Region A disc I own.

tigtat77 · 03-06-2008, 02:28 PM

Saw it a few days ago in the theatre and loved it. More of a cross of The Devils Backbone and The Others with some mystery thrown in. It was beautifully shot and very atmospheric. I think its a definate buy.

Grisle · 03-06-2008, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by tigtat77

Saw it a few days ago in the theatre and loved it. More of a cross of The Devils Backbone and The Others with some mystery thrown in. It was beautifully shot and very atmospheric. I think its a definate buy.

Cool...I liked Devil's Backbone...The Others was cool, but I felt like the ending was too similar to the Sixth Sense in too short of a time frame. Still sounds like I'll love it in BD.

Moniker · 03-06-2008, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Grisle

Cool...I liked Devil's Backbone...The Others was cool, but I felt like the ending was too similar to the Sixth Sense in too short of a time frame. Still sounds like I'll love it in BD.

I love Pan's Labyrinth, but I'm not a huge fan of Devil's Backbone. I like it well enough, but I'm definitely not a big proponent of it. I thought The Orphanage was definitely better, though again, it's not actually directed by Del Toro.

I haven't seen The Others since it came out, though I would say that there's a similarity in tone and visual aesthetics to The Orphanage. But unless I end up loving The Others a lot more after a second look, I'd say The Orphanage is definitely better.

CptGreedle · 03-06-2008, 02:50 PM

Saw it. Loved it.
It is like Pan's Labyrinth on some ways. It is very realistic. A real suspense thriller and not so much horror imo. Very few graphic/disturbing shots which works for me, usually these things are overdone and just gory, not scary.
But this movie was a real thriller and was a real treat. I recommend it.

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03-06-2008, 02:26 PM	#2
Grisle Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Northern California 4K collection:18 Blu-ray collection:18 Trading Score:12	Yes me thinks as well, but me was hoping for more than thinking.

03-06-2008, 05:44 PM	#4
owa Blu-ray Knight Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 96	I don't think it came to my area. Looks interesting, I'll definitely check it out.

03-06-2008, 10:01 PM	#5
TALENE Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Toronto	Great film I loved it, can't wait to purchase it on Blu. The lead actress is great, she's also in an amazing film with Javier Bardem called The Sea Inside.

03-07-2008, 01:33 AM	#6
richmond23 Member Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray collection:135 Blu-ray reviews:1	definitely looking forward to this movie, sounds creepy and dramatic.

04-15-2008, 12:25 PM	#7
have@you Member Member since:Sep 2007	I watched the Blu-ray last night. Maybe it's because I'm in the UK and watched this region locked release on my HDTV through my laptop, but the picture quality was low and spoiled by continual slight changes of colour/brightness. Hopefully this is just a problem at my end and not with the release itself, but it hasn't happened with any other Region A disc I own.

03-06-2008, 02:28 PM	#8
tigtat77 Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:San Diego 4K collection:211 Blu-ray collection:777 Trading Score:109	Saw it a few days ago in the theatre and loved it. More of a cross of The Devils Backbone and The Others with some mystery thrown in. It was beautifully shot and very atmospheric. I think its a definate buy.

03-06-2008, 02:50 PM	#11
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	Saw it. Loved it. It is like Pan's Labyrinth on some ways. It is very realistic. A real suspense thriller and not so much horror imo. Very few graphic/disturbing shots which works for me, usually these things are overdone and just gory, not scary. But this movie was a real thriller and was a real treat. I recommend it.

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