Is "Tyson" worth a blind buy? - Blu-ray Forum

MCT · 08-20-2009, 04:46 AM

I have the UK version and let me tell you, even though its pretty much a documentary, the PQ is VERY good. As far as the film itself, this is the definitive Mike Tyson story. He gives you his entire life story, past to present, no holds barred. Every line of dialouge uttered in this documentary comes from no one other than Tyson. Trust me, even if you aren't a Tyson fan, you will understand this man a whole lot better by the time its over. All of his highs and lows, failures and successes, all is laid bare here. At least give it a rent if you're a casual fan. If you're a huge Mike fan, own it.

bhampton · 08-20-2009, 11:19 AM

Haven't seen it but it seems to be about the boxer.

So... I would say no. Even though he's popular, I know almost nothing about Tyson.

Spoilerized...

[Show spoiler]

Just knowing that is more than I need. I won't even Netflix it.

-Brian

MaCruz · 08-20-2009, 11:26 AM

I'm still waiting for my copy from AMZ. Not a big Tyson fan, but I love to relive those Mike Tyson moments.

ibra · 08-20-2009, 11:28 AM

Well, "Tyson" worth watching, it is great documentary. But there`s no reason to buy it, epecially on blu. Better to rent it.

MaCruz · 08-20-2009, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ibra

Well, "Tyson" worth watching, it is great documentary. But there`s no reason to buy it, epecially on blu. Better to rent it.

I thought about just renting it, but I am a long time viewer of boxing.

Shu76 · 08-20-2009, 12:21 PM

Critics were raving about this documentry,I know I wanna se it,but I don't think it's worth more than a rental..ask yourself this if you are planning on buying it..."How many times do I plan on watching this?"

Mike53421 · 08-20-2009, 01:46 PM

As stated, it's worth seeing but as far as replay value and BD... not sure it's worth it to buy.

thecroshow · 08-20-2009, 02:25 PM

i saw this when it came out and loved it. i cannot recall the last documentary I bought, still considering this as a purchase. i've been super picky with movies I buy lately as I realize a small % of my movies I haven't rewatched and don't plan on it anytime soon

Blu-ray Fanatic · 08-20-2009, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MCT

I have the UK version and let me tell you, even though its pretty much a documentary, the PQ is VERY good. As far as the film itself, this is the definitive Mike Tyson story. He gives you his entire life story, past to present, no holds barred. Every line of dialouge uttered in this documentary comes from no one other than Tyson. Trust me, even if you aren't a Tyson fan, you will understand this man a whole lot better by the time its over. All of his highs and lows, failures and successes, all is laid bare here. At least give it a rent if you're a casual fan. If you're a huge Mike fan, own it.

Cool

I have more confidence in your statement than others. Since its very detailed, which is what I've been looking for, it sounds like a box office hit for documentaries.

Does anyone know of any cheap prices (Under $20) for this title?

MaCruz · 08-20-2009, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu-ray Fanatic

Cool

I have more confidence in your statement than others. Since its very detailed, which is what I've been looking for, it sounds like a box office hit for documentaries.

Does anyone know of any cheap prices (Under $20) for this title?

You might have to wait a while until Amazon has it on sale. I got it for $26.99.

MacLover · 08-20-2009, 04:07 PM

I bought it day one in the UK and watched it day one as well, but all I can say is buy the DVD (or rent the Blu). Yes PQ is great but for the money the DVD is a better choice as replay value is not so much, it is one of those watch once or twice over the entire time of owning it lol.

BluPayne4400 · 08-20-2009, 04:09 PM

Rented it on DVD even thou wanted on BD but didnt want to blind buy and even thou i enjoy the film but watching it twice was all i needed to complete this documentary and will not be watching it again. Very good thou.

benricci · 08-20-2009, 04:29 PM

Good, but definitely not a blind buy. Ask yourself, "do I really need to OWN this forever, or am I just curious in seeing it?"

Like I said, I think it's worth seeing, but I can't imagine myself ever needing to re-watching it - so no purchase for me.

Mr.White · 08-21-2009, 01:38 PM

Tyson reminds me of Jake Lamotta, but were great boxers and violent in and outside the ring. I'm sorry, but "Tyson" can't hold a flame to "Raging Bull"(one of the all-time greats) in terms of quality.

borninusa · 08-21-2009, 02:24 PM

I thought it was a great doc on him...a bit sad...but a good watch.

hb02 · 10-13-2009, 04:42 PM

Does Tyson look amazing on blu ray? I want to rent it, but i am trying to decide of i should just get it on DVD instead. Since it is a documentary and uses old footage, is the blu ray really necessary?

jamesdevil · 10-15-2009, 05:57 AM

I think it is one of the best films of the year but after one viewing without commentary and one on I have very, very little desire to see it again and if I do it will just be another one time Netflix rental to share with friends.

08-20-2009, 11:19 AM	#2
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:981 Blu-ray collection:2537 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	Haven't seen it but it seems to be about the boxer. So... I would say no. Even though he's popular, I know almost nothing about Tyson. Spoilerized... [Show spoiler] Just knowing that is more than I need. I won't even Netflix it. -Brian Last edited by bhampton; 08-20-2009 at 01:28 PM.

08-21-2009, 01:38 PM	#14
Mr.White Banned Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:502 Blu-ray reviews:29	Tyson reminds me of Jake Lamotta, but were great boxers and violent in and outside the ring. I'm sorry, but "Tyson" can't hold a flame to "Raging Bull"(one of the all-time greats) in terms of quality. Last edited by Mr.White; 08-21-2009 at 01:48 PM.

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08-20-2009, 04:46 AM	#1
MCT Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:499 Blu-ray reviews: 8 Trading Score:1	I have the UK version and let me tell you, even though its pretty much a documentary, the PQ is VERY good. As far as the film itself, this is the definitive Mike Tyson story. He gives you his entire life story, past to present, no holds barred. Every line of dialouge uttered in this documentary comes from no one other than Tyson. Trust me, even if you aren't a Tyson fan, you will understand this man a whole lot better by the time its over. All of his highs and lows, failures and successes, all is laid bare here. At least give it a rent if you're a casual fan. If you're a huge Mike fan, own it.

08-20-2009, 11:26 AM	#3
MaCruz Community Gaming Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Jacksonville, FL Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:104 Blu-ray collection:958 DVD collection:18 MA collection:394 Digital collection:570 iTunes collection:527 Prime collection:192 Blu-ray reviews: 23 Trading Score:139	I'm still waiting for my copy from AMZ. Not a big Tyson fan, but I love to relive those Mike Tyson moments.

08-20-2009, 11:28 AM	#4
ibra Active Member Member since:Jun 2009 Location:Soviet Union Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:417 DVD collection:27 Blu-ray reviews:1	Well, "Tyson" worth watching, it is great documentary. But there`s no reason to buy it, epecially on blu. Better to rent it.

08-20-2009, 12:21 PM	#6
Shu76 Active Member Member since:Feb 2007	Critics were raving about this documentry,I know I wanna se it,but I don't think it's worth more than a rental..ask yourself this if you are planning on buying it..."How many times do I plan on watching this?"

08-20-2009, 01:46 PM	#7
Mike53421 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Mississauga, ON Blu-ray collection:40	As stated, it's worth seeing but as far as replay value and BD... not sure it's worth it to buy.

08-20-2009, 02:25 PM	#8
thecroshow Power Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Victoria BC Blu-ray collection:459 Blu-ray reviews:10 Trading Score:1	i saw this when it came out and loved it. i cannot recall the last documentary I bought, still considering this as a purchase. i've been super picky with movies I buy lately as I realize a small % of my movies I haven't rewatched and don't plan on it anytime soon

08-20-2009, 04:07 PM	#11
MacLover Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:United Kingdom Blu-ray collection:90 DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews:1	I bought it day one in the UK and watched it day one as well, but all I can say is buy the DVD (or rent the Blu). Yes PQ is great but for the money the DVD is a better choice as replay value is not so much, it is one of those watch once or twice over the entire time of owning it lol.

08-20-2009, 04:09 PM	#12
BluPayne4400 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Florida Blu-ray reviews:26 Trading Score:84	Rented it on DVD even thou wanted on BD but didnt want to blind buy and even thou i enjoy the film but watching it twice was all i needed to complete this documentary and will not be watching it again. Very good thou.

08-20-2009, 04:29 PM	#13
benricci Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1	Good, but definitely not a blind buy. Ask yourself, "do I really need to OWN this forever, or am I just curious in seeing it?" Like I said, I think it's worth seeing, but I can't imagine myself ever needing to re-watching it - so no purchase for me.

08-21-2009, 02:24 PM	#15
borninusa Power Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:1883 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:20	I thought it was a great doc on him...a bit sad...but a good watch.

10-13-2009, 04:42 PM	#16
hb02 Member Member since:Dec 2008 Home Theater Gallery:10	Does Tyson look amazing on blu ray? I want to rent it, but i am trying to decide of i should just get it on DVD instead. Since it is a documentary and uses old footage, is the blu ray really necessary?

10-15-2009, 05:57 AM	#17
jamesdevil Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Raleigh, NC 4K collection:640 Blu-ray collection:987 DVD collection:18 MA collection:571 Digital collection:25 iTunes collection:119 Trading Score:20	I think it is one of the best films of the year but after one viewing without commentary and one on I have very, very little desire to see it again and if I do it will just be another one time Netflix rental to share with friends.

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