There Will Be Blood - Reviews & Reactions Thread - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

robertc88 · 05-29-2008, 01:33 PM

The SD DVD was a mixed bag for PQ. I would hope the BD is better.

Blind buyers for the content beware! You may not like this movie and I advise renting it.

DetroitSportsFan · 05-29-2008, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by robertc88

Blind buyers for the content beware! You may not like this movie and I advise renting it.

I agree with that. Thankfully I rented it first.

BanjoBob · 05-29-2008, 05:12 PM

Another brief search of the web has yielded no results in terms of any screener reviews 5 days prior to release...

Again, I will update the first post if/when any materialize. For now, will continue to sit on these pointy pins and needles...

Gremal · 05-29-2008, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by robertc88

Blind buyers for the content beware! You may not like this movie and I advise renting it.

I think even people who loved DDL's performance may find this one collecting dust on the shelf. May not reward repeat viewing...just my $.02.

sfmarine · 05-29-2008, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Gremal

I think even people who loved DDL's performance may find this one collecting dust on the shelf. May not reward repeat viewing...just my $.02.

I agree. Great performance but re-watch value in minimal.

Sith · 05-29-2008, 07:23 PM

I want this blu ray so bad It is one of the very few i won't order from Amazon cause I have to have it day 1...

Brad1963 · 05-29-2008, 07:30 PM

I personally cannot wait to see TWBB again and have held off buying the standard DVD waiting for the BD.

dea136 · 05-29-2008, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Brad1963

I personally cannot wait to see TWBB again and have held off buying the standard DVD waiting for the BD.

I'm in the same boat. This may very well be the best movie I've ever seen. PTA is now solidified as my favorite director and i've never EVER seen a performace as convincing, serious, and at time hilarious (intended?) as DDL delivered.

I rented this on DVD and I cannot wait to see this again but I told myself I'd wait for the BLU release. This should have won best picture hands down. I enjoyed NCFOM because it was a puzzle for me but this movie is an epic.

tacoreed · 05-29-2008, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Gremal

I think even people who loved DDL's performance may find this one collecting dust on the shelf. May not reward repeat viewing...just my $.02.

+1. just because the acting is good doesn't mean that the movie is good.

Beta Man · 05-29-2008, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Brad1963

I personally cannot wait to see TWBB again and have held off buying the standard DVD waiting for the BD.

I watched it four times on DVD, and will be getting the Blu via netflix MULTIPLE times.... until my wife finally lets me buy it..... I can see it now....

"Is **insert chick flick here** coming soon? "

"Nope! There will be blood is on its way"

"again? we just returned it a week ago"

"yeah... well, I don't own it, and I want to see it again"

Vendetta-akk · 05-29-2008, 08:02 PM

Alot of the people who are saying that this movie does not have high replay value have probably watched I'Robot 5 times.

sockmodel7 · 05-29-2008, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Vendetta-akk

Alot of the people who are saying that this movie does not have high replay value have probably watched I'Robot 5 times.

Agreed. It is beyond me how anyone cannot appreciate a film like this. It has some amazing cinematography and one of the best acting performances of the past decade. Thirty years from now TWBB will still be viewed as an American classic.

spotnick · 05-29-2008, 09:23 PM

I'm on my way into work in a few minutes. I'll be bringing this bad boy home with me tonight

sssick · 05-29-2008, 09:58 PM

Not only am I blind buying this movie, I don't even know what it's about. Not in the least bit. After reading this thread, I've decided that I will not read a review or summary of this movie. I love surprises!!!

rubberghost · 05-29-2008, 09:58 PM

good movie. very stark and no nonsense. the end was priceless.

there was blood alright.

Caligula · 05-29-2008, 10:00 PM

wow i see many banjo names on this forum.. no one complained about trademark?

anyway, i will pick there will be blood tuesday

Brad1963 · 05-29-2008, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dea136

I'm in the same boat. This may very well be the best movie I've ever seen. PTA is now solidified as my favorite director and i've never EVER seen a performace as convincing, serious, and at time hilarious (intended?) as DDL delivered.

I rented this on DVD and I cannot wait to see this again but I told myself I'd wait for the BLU release. This should have won best picture hands down. I enjoyed NCFOM because it was a puzzle for me but this movie is an epic.

I have been recently compiling my all time 100 favorite films, There Will Be Blood has already made it in my top 50 and may rank higher after I see it again.

Brad1963 · 05-29-2008, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by sockmodel7

Agreed. It is beyond me how anyone cannot appreciate a film like this. It has some amazing cinematography and one of the best acting performances of the past decade. Thirty years from now TWBB will still be viewed as an American classic.

There Will Be Blood is already definately a classic. No doubt about it.

richieb1971 · 05-29-2008, 10:18 PM

I've seen the first 25 minutes of the movie and it reminded me of a Looney Toons cartoon. Well maybe thats taking it a bit far. I heard a guy say "no" before scaffolding hit him on the head and that was virtually the only word spoken in the time I watched. I think the movie is a tad over "artsy". Its different and yields a certain fan base but its definitely not for everyone.

Of course, i'm expecting the rest to be much more compelling. I have it on me right now. I'll give my full impression after watching it.

sockmodel7 · 05-29-2008, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by richieb1971

I've seen the first 25 minutes of the movie and it reminded me of a Looney Toons cartoon. Well maybe thats taking it a bit far. I heard a guy say "no" before scaffolding hit him on the head and that was virtually the only word spoken in the time I watched. I think the movie is a tad over "artsy". Its different and yields a certain fan base but its definitely not for everyone.

Of course, i'm expecting the rest to be much more compelling. I have it on me right now. I'll give my full impression after watching it.

As you noted, the first 25 minutes really aren't indicative of the rest of the film. It's all intended to set-up the remainder of the film and act as a tool in the development of Plainview.

05-29-2008, 09:58 PM	#35
rubberghost Expert Member Member since:May 2008 Location:the sub-matrix Blu-ray reviews:4	good movie. very stark and no nonsense. the end was priceless. there was blood alright. Last edited by rubberghost; 06-01-2008 at 01:56 AM.

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05-29-2008, 01:33 PM	#21
robertc88 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007	The SD DVD was a mixed bag for PQ. I would hope the BD is better. Blind buyers for the content beware! You may not like this movie and I advise renting it.

05-29-2008, 05:12 PM	#23
BanjoBob Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Fairfax, VA Blu-ray collection:1752 DVD collection:763 Blu-ray reviews:2	Another brief search of the web has yielded no results in terms of any screener reviews 5 days prior to release... Again, I will update the first post if/when any materialize. For now, will continue to sit on these pointy pins and needles...

05-29-2008, 07:23 PM	#26
Sith Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Seal Beach, CA Blu-ray collection:168	I want this blu ray so bad It is one of the very few i won't order from Amazon cause I have to have it day 1...

05-29-2008, 07:30 PM	#27
Brad1963 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA 4K collection:344 Blu-ray collection:1686 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1	I personally cannot wait to see TWBB again and have held off buying the standard DVD waiting for the BD.

05-29-2008, 08:02 PM	#31
Vendetta-akk Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 4K collection:59 Blu-ray collection:89 DVD collection:3 Digital collection:237 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 10 Trading Score:6	Alot of the people who are saying that this movie does not have high replay value have probably watched I'Robot 5 times.

05-29-2008, 09:23 PM	#33
spotnick Active Member Member since:May 2008 Trading Score:1	I'm on my way into work in a few minutes. I'll be bringing this bad boy home with me tonight

05-29-2008, 09:58 PM	#34
sssick Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008	Not only am I blind buying this movie, I don't even know what it's about. Not in the least bit. After reading this thread, I've decided that I will not read a review or summary of this movie. I love surprises!!!

05-29-2008, 10:00 PM	#36
Caligula Banned Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Philadelphia Trading Score:1	wow i see many banjo names on this forum.. no one complained about trademark? anyway, i will pick there will be blood tuesday

05-29-2008, 10:18 PM	#39
richieb1971 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:89 Blu-ray collection:706 Trading Score:16	I've seen the first 25 minutes of the movie and it reminded me of a Looney Toons cartoon. Well maybe thats taking it a bit far. I heard a guy say "no" before scaffolding hit him on the head and that was virtually the only word spoken in the time I watched. I think the movie is a tad over "artsy". Its different and yields a certain fan base but its definitely not for everyone. Of course, i'm expecting the rest to be much more compelling. I have it on me right now. I'll give my full impression after watching it.

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