What's YOUR Reason for Buying Blu-rays?

[EQ3282]

I am very curious about this, as some of you who own quantities above 100 or so just don't rub me right (not in a bad way, but just in general). First of all, how do you have the time in your lives to watch ALL of the films? Second, you can't say that you bought the 220 BDs in your collection because you actually 'enjoyed the film.'

So, just wondering what the reasoning is behind the purchases.

[andyparhelia]

some of you who own quantities above 3 figures

how many blu-rays are on the market? I doubt it's above 3 figures

I have about 120 at the moment, check my sig - with the exception of the punisher & paprika, I have enjoyed them all and would watch them again.

[fighthefutureofhd]

i only buy what i want to watch. most all of my purchases will be blu-ray now, but it will only movies that i've seen and want to own. ones i know i'll watch over and over again.

[Beta Man]

good luck with this one man..... gonna get HOT in here!!!!

I don't have that many blu-rays, just ones I like, but have a lot of DVDs (above 3 figures as you say) and I can say from that experience that I have many many many great movies, and enjoy them all for one reason or another.....

few things..

I watch a lot of movies, and very little television

I let people borrow them, or people like to watch them when they're at my house

I got into the "collecting" thing too, so 250-300 of my DVDs are Criterion collection, of which most are classics/foreign etc....

I have an appreciation for film... it's different than "I like Sci-Fi" or "I like Westerns" (both true however) by which I mean I find the "art" in the making/direction etc....

It's convenience, as I don't have to rent many movies, although I have netflix now, so I can determine what new movies I want to buy without paying too much for renting them (it was expensive in the DVD days, of paying $4 or so to rent a movie, then $20 more to buy it a few days later)



what else would you like to know ?

[kpkelley]

Originally Posted by EQ3282

First of all, how do you have the time in your lives to watch ALL of the films? Second, you can't say that you bought the 220 BDs in your collection because you actually 'enjoyed the film.'

I watch a few movies a week depending on who the Red Sox are playing, giving me plenty of time to watch my 165+ Blu's. While not all of my movies are excellent films, different moods require different viewing experiences. Sometimes I want to watch a great movie, 2001, or a comedy, Kung Fu Hustle, or an action movie, Die Hard, or a crime drama, Infernal Affairs, etc.

[TheJesus]

I usually only buy my favorites, I think it's pointless to buy blu-rays that I will never watch again. That's what renting is for... And my local blockbuster rents blu-rays, so I'm in good shape.

[Marquoz]

Where's the "So I can feel cool in my own mind option?". Honestly, of my 70-80 or so, I've bought almost every single one because I enjoyed the movie. There are 2 blind buys that I took on recomendations from this website.

[Beta Man]

of your poll options..... none of the above fits with my situation.....


Currently I don't have too many, but I buy Blu-rays for the same reason as DVDs, and if I reach the number of Blus as DVDs, it'll be physically impossible for me to watch each at least once a year...... but with that being said, option #1 is the closest I can come to an answer for you

[stockstar1138]

none really fit with my description either.

1. Do I only buy movies I like? Yes.

2. Have I watched all my movies? No. Ive only watched about 90% of them, i have had Flags of our Fathers for over a year now and havn't watched it. A few other freebies I havn't had intrest in either like Stir of Echos, Pearl Harbor, 20 million Miles to Earth.

3. Do I Enjoy Collecting Blus? Yes

4. Have I ever bought a blu just to collect it? No

5. Do I watch my movies at least once a year? No, but Ive watched each of the HPs about 3x, Across the Universe 5x, Cloverfield 2x, TAOJJBTCRF (try to figure out what that is) 3x, 2001 6x, etc. So, some I get a lot more use out of than others. And if I had a nickle for everytime somebody came over to my house and wanted to watch "300 on blu-ray" Id be rich. A lot of people don't have HDTVs in college and if they do its usually a vizio and if they do have one they usually don't have BD.

[kpkelley]

Originally Posted by stockstar1138

TAOJJBTCRF (try to figure out what that is) 3x.

If you insist,
The Assasination of Jesse James By The Coward Robert Ford.

[stockstar1138]

Originally Posted by kpkelley

If you insist,
The Assasination of Jesse James By The Coward Robert Ford.

very good.

Its an awesome movie, that everybody should watch, a little slow, but its a great western.

Its a shame it wasn't released on a larger scale.

[kpkelley]

Originally Posted by stockstar1138

very good.

What did I win?

[EQ3282]

Well, that's my point. Why buy a movie if you don't watch it over the course of owning it over a few years? Why not just sign up for Blockbuster and rent it?

I just see some people on here say they have 100+ BDs (just a year into the technology), and the higher that number goes, the more I'm like, "How? Why??"

I know this convo will hit a dead end at some point, but I just want to know why.

Personally, I own 10 BDs, all of which are movies that I thoroughly enjoy, and will watch at least two to three times/year. All (except two I got in the mail yesterday) have been watched at least once already (some twice).

I just find it....off...for someone to own so many BDs (many of which they probably haven't even watched, unless you're watching 1-2 BDs/day), that they can't possibly enjoy them all on a basis regular enough to justify the $20-30 cost.

IMO, its more about VALUE than ownership. If I can't ENJOY a movie enough to justify spending money on it, I won't. Do I enjoy movies I don't own? Yes. Do I enjoy them enough to purchase them with the impression that they'll get a few viewing per year? No. But, I am a Blockbuster member. If there's a movie I like and want to watch, I'll add it to the list and pay less than 1.00 to view that movie.

[stockstar1138]

Originally Posted by kpkelley

What did I win?

1000 internets

[MillerTimeNCSU]

I certainly don't have any problem with the people that buy 2-3 movies each week...in fact, I encourage it so that Blu will keep expanding. But I'm in the minority here (owning about a dozen Blu) in that I only buy movies that I would pay to rent a couple of times....figure if I'd rent it at least 2 -3 times, might as well buy it.

My buying habits basically limit me to movies that I know have replay value that I'd watch over and over......for instance, Christmas movies during the holidays. Speaking of which......anyone heard anything about a remastered Christmas Vacation? or Home Alone/It's a Wonderful Life?

[surfdude12]

Originally Posted by Beta Man

of your poll options..... none of the above fits with my situation.....

me too, i actually have a mathematical equation for buying blu-rays:

probability of purchase (0-100) = (rating of movie) * 0.5 + (rating of PQ/SQ)* 0.5

so if the PQ/SQ sucks real bad (eg. 20), then the movie rating needs to be near 100 for the probability of purchase to be > 50

you can tweak the 0.5 for rating of movie and 0.5 for rating of SQ/PQ as needed (ie. make it 0.6, 0.4, etc)

[kpkelley]

Originally Posted by MillerTimeNCSU

I certainly don't have any problem with the people that buy 2-3 movies each week...in fact, I encourage it so that Blu will keep expanding. But I'm in the minority here (owning about a dozen Blu) in that I only buy movies that I would pay to rent a couple of times....figure if I'd rent it at least 2 -3 times, might as well buy it.

I don't go to the theater as often as I used to so my motto is a little different: If I would have seen it in the theater , 2 tickets = $20, I'll blind buy on blu.

[EQ3282]

Originally Posted by stockstar1138

none really fit with my description either.

1. Do I only buy movies I like? Yes.

2. Have I watched all my movies? No. Ive only watched about 90% of them, i have had Flags of our Fathers for over a year now and havn't watched it. A few other freebies I havn't had intrest in either like Stir of Echos, Pearl Harbor, 20 million Miles to Earth.

3. Do I Enjoy Collecting Blus? Yes

4. Have I ever bought a blu just to collect it? No

5. Do I watch my movies at least once a year? No, but Ive watched each of the HPs about 3x, Across the Universe 5x, Cloverfield 2x, TAOJJBTCRF (try to figure out what that is) 3x, 2001 6x, etc. So, some I get a lot more use out of than others. And if I had a nickle for everytime somebody came over to my house and wanted to watch "300 on blu-ray" Id be rich. A lot of people don't have HDTVs in college and if they do its usually a vizio and if they do have one they usually don't have BD.

You admit you like collecting Blu's, and you say you own a number of Blu's that you haven't watched, some for more than a year. So how can you say that you bought them because you 'truly' enjoy them enough to watch them over and over again when they've sat on your shelf collecting dust for a year +?

IMO, I would classify you as a collector. Its not a bad thing, and that's fine. You may enjoy all of the movies you own on some level, but to buy a BD and not watch it once you buy it is a 'collector's move' in my eyes.

[haste]

netflix for movies im not sure about...and i buy the ones i know i will enjoy over and over again. PQ and AQ are things i consider when i purchase a blu...

im up to 67 BDs now. guess i need to update my sig!

the only BD i wish i hadn't bought is Clockwork Orange...worst movie...ever...

[Marine Mike]

My reason for buying Blu-Rays is that I'm spoiled and need to watch everything in High-Definition and everything else just doesn't cut it anymore.