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dallywhitty · 09-03-2010, 12:18 PM

The Shining.

I bought it on impulse because my DVD edition no longer worked and I was in the mood to re-watch it, but I wish I'd waited and bought it elsewhere. My copy from HMV was in horrible condition. The seal had been ripped open, the case looked terrible and for no apparent reason there were BBFC certificate stickers plastered over the existing ones. Upon trying to remove them, it only ended up ripping the cover. Being a packaging freak, I'm actually tempted to re-buy it at some point.

SymbioticFunction · 09-03-2010, 12:32 PM

^ The Shining. You could replace it with the US bd. Region friendly and a MUCH longer version of the film. Having additional footage compensates for having to rebuy it.

dallywhitty · 09-03-2010, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SymbioticFunction

^ The Shining. You could replace it with the US bd. Region friendly and a MUCH longer version of the film.

Good idea. I've never seen the longer version of the film.

The Driver · 09-03-2010, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billz

BD's that you wish you had not bought

UK's The Godfather Trilogy.

****ing shite waste of my money. No original sound and the redone sound was a complete mess. Sounded like an advert for Coca-Cola or Irn Bru.

Nothing else as I pick very carefully.

samdaman94 · 09-03-2010, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Driver

UK's The Godfather Trilogy.

****ing shite waste of my money. No original sound and the redone sound was a complete mess. Sounded like an advert for Coca-Cola or Irn Bru.

Nothing else as I pick very carefully.

Mate, what is your problem with The Godfather Trilogy! It's a great set!

EDIT - I haven't had an issue with the sound. Another disc I watched once then sold was 'Elephant'. It was an OK film but I wouldn't watch it again. It wouldn't have the same effect. Wasn't worth keeping.

Murdock18 · 09-03-2010, 10:54 PM

BD's that I wish I had not bought:
50 First Dates
Click
Secret Window
Spider-man 3

shity movies!

Kynch · 09-03-2010, 11:07 PM

Babel (Horrible blind buy, bored out of my mind)
Valhalla Rising (Just not in the right mood I guess)
Crank (Nice SteelBook but the movie kinda sucks)
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (God how could I have been so stupid)
Gone with the Wind (I understand this is a classic and all, but feck, it just kept on going!)
Home (Not even unsealed it, not really interested)
In the Valley of Elah (Boring)
Lesbian Vampire Killers (A few laughs, but meh)
Natural Born Killers (The same feeling as when I watched Fear & Loathing)
The Polar Express (Good flick but I know I won't watch it again)
The Wrestler (I like it, but I don't want to see it again)

md99 · 09-03-2010, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by REDRUM

Paradise Lost - 3

Fell asleep watching it on Film4 last night. Did Melissa George get her jubblies out by any chance?

Back on topic I've got a right load of old shite in my collection...

28 Days Later
Cliffhanger
Final Fantasy
Halloween
Kill Bill vol 1 & 2
Tomb Raider
The Cradle Of Life
Silent Hill
Spiderman Trilogy
Underworld Trilogy
The Spirit
Tyson

Supernaut · 09-04-2010, 12:18 AM

2012 Steelbook - Ugh... Roland Emmerich's CG Porn is just unwatchable.
Bolt - Not funny, and lacking any sort of apppeal whatsover. John Travolta in this role is just wrong, plain wrong... and a little disturbing.
The Corpse Bride Nowhere does it mention that this movie is a musical. I was duped!
Eastern Promises UK - Pathé release has reversed left and right channels.
Pulp Fiction AUS - Great Movie no doubt, but upgraded to the Polish 1080p version.
Star Wars Clone Wars Season One - Just too childish, poorly written and encompasses all that is bad with the prequel trilogy.
Syriana - Just a rubbish movie to me.
Where the Wild Things Are - If I wanted to watch spoilt brats goofing off for two hours I'd go visit my sister.
The Wrestler - Great movie, I'll just never watch it again.

Nevertheless I'm keen to trade on any of these titles.

DaveSimonH · 09-04-2010, 11:41 AM

I tend not to blind buy Blu-rays, if I'm not sure about something I generally pick up the DVD for a few quid and if I like I'll upgrade.

Only film out of the 55 I own would probably be "Dirary of the Dead". It had good extras but the film wasn't very good, and that's coming from a Romero fan. But I would get rid of it due to the good extras and as a completionist (real word?) I now have all 6 of Romero's Dead films

TimBob · 09-04-2010, 11:59 AM

Potentially controversial as I know lots of people really liked the film but District 9 was my biggest regret, blind buy and was very dissapointed with the story and the main character annoyed the hell out of me.

samdaman94 · 09-04-2010, 01:30 PM

I am one of those people who loved District 9! But everyone's entitled to an opinion and if you didn't enjoy it, that's fair enough.

JayX · 09-04-2010, 02:18 PM

I bought 'Click' as one of my first discs, to check out the format. Didn't get further than 15 minutes into it. I've heard people say it's a decent film overall, but with Sandler films I either love em or hate em... it wasn't as bad as Little Nicky, I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry or You Don't Mess With The Zohan which I gave even less time to. Bizarrely enough I quite enjoyed the critically panned Grown Ups, possibly because the plot just revolved around 4 people I generally like being complete *******s to Rob Schneider

Sig-gotyouth · 09-04-2010, 09:01 PM

Jennifers Body. Just really didn't enjoy the film. Didn't care for any of the characters (sold it) and The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. Enjoyed the movie but will wait for the trilogy if all 3 films are decent.

groundgamer · 09-04-2010, 09:11 PM

Paradise Lost: I actually do not no why I bought this, maybe because it was only £4.99.

2012: A good Blu-ray, but a poor film.

The Keeper: Steven Seagal's worst, the Blu-ray quality was terrible also.

Universal Soldier: Regeneration: Very poor film, although outstanding Audio Quality.

Batman & Robin: I needed it to complete my Batman collection...

stevo4264 · 09-04-2010, 10:12 PM

Contact
With Jodie Foster, enjoyed the movie, but a very bad transfer ruined it for me

HotRats · 09-05-2010, 10:12 AM

Bad Day. One of the most inept films ever made. Uwe Boll looks visionary by comparison. As it was in a different ratio to the one stated on the box I got my money back, sadly the 90 minutes of my life wasted on this abomination are not refundable

tommyd23 · 09-06-2010, 01:20 PM

Thankfully i didn't buy it, my mate let me borrow it, Gamer. Absolute shite movie, the PQ was awesome though however.

Red Skies · 09-06-2010, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billz

My first regretful BD would have to be The Wolfman steelbook.

Snap!

I'd read many people talking about it being a nod to the old fashioned horror and what with being a SteelBook, I couldn't resist

I've only watched the theatrical cut, the thought of watching the extended version makes me want to cry

SymbioticFunction · 09-06-2010, 10:05 PM

Extended Wolfman cut is clearly better. btw Can't believe Max Von Sydow's appearance was removed.

09-03-2010, 12:32 PM	#22
SymbioticFunction Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Chichester, UK 4K collection:153 Blu-ray collection:994 DVD collection:121 Prime collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:2	^ The Shining. You could replace it with the US bd. Region friendly and a MUCH longer version of the film. Having additional footage compensates for having to rebuy it. Last edited by SymbioticFunction; 09-03-2010 at 12:34 PM.

09-04-2010, 12:18 AM	#29
Supernaut Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010 Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:3270 Trading Score:42	2012 Steelbook - Ugh... Roland Emmerich's CG Porn is just unwatchable. Bolt - Not funny, and lacking any sort of apppeal whatsover. John Travolta in this role is just wrong, plain wrong... and a little disturbing. The Corpse Bride Nowhere does it mention that this movie is a musical. I was duped! Eastern Promises UK - Pathé release has reversed left and right channels. Pulp Fiction AUS - Great Movie no doubt, but upgraded to the Polish 1080p version. Star Wars Clone Wars Season One - Just too childish, poorly written and encompasses all that is bad with the prequel trilogy. Syriana - Just a rubbish movie to me. Where the Wild Things Are - If I wanted to watch spoilt brats goofing off for two hours I'd go visit my sister. The Wrestler - Great movie, I'll just never watch it again. Nevertheless I'm keen to trade on any of these titles. Last edited by Supernaut; 09-04-2010 at 12:30 AM.

09-03-2010, 12:18 PM	#21
dallywhitty Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Temple of Isis 4K collection:323 Blu-ray collection:1689 DVD collection:178	The Shining. I bought it on impulse because my DVD edition no longer worked and I was in the mood to re-watch it, but I wish I'd waited and bought it elsewhere. My copy from HMV was in horrible condition. The seal had been ripped open, the case looked terrible and for no apparent reason there were BBFC certificate stickers plastered over the existing ones. Upon trying to remove them, it only ended up ripping the cover. Being a packaging freak, I'm actually tempted to re-buy it at some point.

09-03-2010, 10:54 PM	#26
Murdock18 Member Member since:Apr 2010 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:22 Trading Score:1	BD's that I wish I had not bought: 50 First Dates Click Secret Window Spider-man 3 shity movies!

09-03-2010, 11:07 PM	#27
Kynch Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:UK Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:60	Babel (Horrible blind buy, bored out of my mind) Valhalla Rising (Just not in the right mood I guess) Crank (Nice SteelBook but the movie kinda sucks) Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (God how could I have been so stupid) Gone with the Wind (I understand this is a classic and all, but feck, it just kept on going!) Home (Not even unsealed it, not really interested) In the Valley of Elah (Boring) Lesbian Vampire Killers (A few laughs, but meh) Natural Born Killers (The same feeling as when I watched Fear & Loathing) The Polar Express (Good flick but I know I won't watch it again) The Wrestler (I like it, but I don't want to see it again)

09-04-2010, 11:41 AM	#30
DaveSimonH Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Scotland, UK Home Theater Gallery:23 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:2047 DVD collection:981 Digital collection:111 Trading Score:3	I tend not to blind buy Blu-rays, if I'm not sure about something I generally pick up the DVD for a few quid and if I like I'll upgrade. Only film out of the 55 I own would probably be "Dirary of the Dead". It had good extras but the film wasn't very good, and that's coming from a Romero fan. But I would get rid of it due to the good extras and as a completionist (real word?) I now have all 6 of Romero's Dead films

09-04-2010, 11:59 AM	#31
TimBob Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Rochdale, UK Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:74 Blu-ray reviews: 4	Potentially controversial as I know lots of people really liked the film but District 9 was my biggest regret, blind buy and was very dissapointed with the story and the main character annoyed the hell out of me.

09-04-2010, 01:30 PM	#32
samdaman94 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jul 2009 Location:UK Trading Score:7	I am one of those people who loved District 9! But everyone's entitled to an opinion and if you didn't enjoy it, that's fair enough.

09-04-2010, 02:18 PM	#33
JayX Active Member Member since:Aug 2010 Blu-ray collection:99	I bought 'Click' as one of my first discs, to check out the format. Didn't get further than 15 minutes into it. I've heard people say it's a decent film overall, but with Sandler films I either love em or hate em... it wasn't as bad as Little Nicky, I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry or You Don't Mess With The Zohan which I gave even less time to. Bizarrely enough I quite enjoyed the critically panned Grown Ups, possibly because the plot just revolved around 4 people I generally like being complete *******s to Rob Schneider

09-04-2010, 09:01 PM	#34
Sig-gotyouth Senior Member Member since:Dec 2009 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:5	Jennifers Body. Just really didn't enjoy the film. Didn't care for any of the characters (sold it) and The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. Enjoyed the movie but will wait for the trilogy if all 3 films are decent.

09-04-2010, 09:11 PM	#35
groundgamer Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Feb 2010 Location:United Kingdom Home Theater Gallery:56 Blu-ray collection:474 Blu-ray reviews: 30	Paradise Lost: I actually do not no why I bought this, maybe because it was only £4.99. 2012: A good Blu-ray, but a poor film. The Keeper: Steven Seagal's worst, the Blu-ray quality was terrible also. Universal Soldier: Regeneration: Very poor film, although outstanding Audio Quality. Batman & Robin: I needed it to complete my Batman collection...

09-04-2010, 10:12 PM	#36
stevo4264 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Apr 2010 Location:Out There 4K collection:229 Blu-ray collection:899 Trading Score:7	Contact With Jodie Foster, enjoyed the movie, but a very bad transfer ruined it for me

09-05-2010, 10:12 AM	#37
HotRats Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009	Bad Day. One of the most inept films ever made. Uwe Boll looks visionary by comparison. As it was in a different ratio to the one stated on the box I got my money back, sadly the 90 minutes of my life wasted on this abomination are not refundable

09-06-2010, 01:20 PM	#38
tommyd23 Member Member since:Sep 2010 Blu-ray collection:94 Trading Score:1	Thankfully i didn't buy it, my mate let me borrow it, Gamer. Absolute shite movie, the PQ was awesome though however.

09-06-2010, 10:05 PM	#40
SymbioticFunction Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Chichester, UK 4K collection:153 Blu-ray collection:994 DVD collection:121 Prime collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:2	Extended Wolfman cut is clearly better. btw Can't believe Max Von Sydow's appearance was removed.

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