Destroyer (2018) - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

dommie · 12-24-2018, 05:44 PM

Wow. This film is incredible. I loved it. One of the best of the year. Kidman is nothing short of phenomenal in a performance that will keep you riveted throughout the film's entire run time. Since I seem to be the first one to post who has seen it, I will keep my references to the plot simple, only to say that not only is Kidman's performance more than enough reason to see this film, but also that the story itself is a knockout and the reveals, when they come, are of a whiplash nature and work perfectly to create a full bodied film from beginning to end. For those that see the film, you will know exactly what I mean when I say the following.

[Show spoiler]

What is so interesting to me is that I saw this film via an Academy screener that I received only hours after I went to see Aquaman and it was a real head turner to see Kidman in this film so soon after her turn in Aquaman. She was equally impressive in both films but boy, you couldn't have had two more polar opposite roles for her to play and to see them in such close proximity time wise was an interesting experience. If Kidman does not get a nomination, and she deserves a win, there is no justice in awards land. The same goes for this film.

Late add: I see the poll went up. My rating for Destroyer is 4.5/5 which I will bump up to a 5/5 for the poll.

Worship.my.wreck · 12-28-2018, 01:17 AM

So this was released this week right? I want to see this one looks because it looks really good, but no theatres seem to be playing it anywhere.

Creed · 12-28-2018, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Worship.my.wreck

So this was released this week right? I want to see this one looks because it looks really good, but no theatres seem to be playing it anywhere.

Yeah, but in select theaters.

dommie · 12-28-2018, 01:41 AM

Limited on Christmas Day; pretty sure it goes wide in early January.

cheez avenger · 12-28-2018, 06:29 AM

Yeah, I have to wait until it opens closer to home. It's at the Hollywood Arclight and they've been having Q&A afterwards with the director and screenwriters. It's also been playing at the Dome. I'm not in the mood to try to drive to Hollywood this close to the New Year. We get a ton of tourists right now, so I am staying planted.

Chaotic · 12-28-2018, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by dommie

Limited on Christmas Day; pretty sure it goes wide in early January.

According to Fandango it’s 1/25

AaronJ · 12-28-2018, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Chaotic

According to Fandango it’s 1/25

But I don't want to wait nearly a month.

Cremildo · 12-28-2018, 04:46 PM

Poll added.

cheez avenger · 01-09-2019, 05:51 PM

This is opening wider this weekend. I just got my tickets for Friday.

DanTheMan · 01-09-2019, 06:22 PM

Saw the trailer yesterday for the first time before If Beale Street Could Talk, and it looks absolutely fantastic. Kidman appears to be in rare form here, and I for one cannot wait to see her dive into that character.

Think I might be anticipating the expansion for this release more than Glass next week.

Midnight Max · 01-10-2019, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jacobsever

The Invitation was horrible.

Jennifer's Body is a classic.

Classic garbage.

Ray Jackson · 01-15-2019, 01:49 AM

Just saw the trailer on tv.

Nicole Kidman looks like she’s desperate for an Oscar nomination.

The makeup and fake nose are ridiculous.

...8 out of 10 on the unintentional comedy scale.

cheez avenger · 01-15-2019, 02:24 AM

I saw this over the weekend and it was badass. If I had seen it in 2018 it would have totally made it on my Top-10 list.

therealjondoe · 01-15-2019, 03:36 AM

I remember a time when you could actually see movies in movie theaters

Frank TJ Mackey · 01-19-2019, 05:52 AM

This expanded a little more this weekend. Just go ahead and stream the damn thing on Itunes or PPV already if you're not going to play it in hardly any theaters.

I've been dying to see this.

prkchopexpress · 01-19-2019, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Frank TJ Mackey

This expanded a little more this weekend. Just go ahead and stream the damn thing on Itunes or PPV already if you're not going to play it in hardly any theaters.

I've been dying to see this.

it would be nice if they had a list of where it was going to expand to instead of just waiting and searching every week.

reaperx187 · 01-19-2019, 03:12 PM

Heard very good things about this flick and that Kidman is fantastic in it not sure if i will get around to seeing it at the movies though. I'm most likely checking out Glass on Sunday with my dad instead.

cheez avenger · 01-19-2019, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Frank TJ Mackey

This expanded a little more this weekend. Just go ahead and stream the damn thing on Itunes or PPV already if you're not going to play it in hardly any theaters.

I've been dying to see this.

I remember when The Invitation was released that way - but that was the business model. It was a low budget indie film. Destroyer has a bit more clout and they're doing a gradual release. It would only suck if you live in a small town without access.

Leonidas King · 01-26-2019, 05:14 PM

This isn’t playing anywhere yet I swore I saw the trailer attached to just about every indie film I saw in theaters

Foggy · 01-26-2019, 05:17 PM

Film is so fricking dope!

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12-24-2018, 05:44 PM	#41
dommie Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2010 Location:So Cal 4K collection:28 Blu-ray collection:311 DVD collection:29	Wow. This film is incredible. I loved it. One of the best of the year. Kidman is nothing short of phenomenal in a performance that will keep you riveted throughout the film's entire run time. Since I seem to be the first one to post who has seen it, I will keep my references to the plot simple, only to say that not only is Kidman's performance more than enough reason to see this film, but also that the story itself is a knockout and the reveals, when they come, are of a whiplash nature and work perfectly to create a full bodied film from beginning to end. For those that see the film, you will know exactly what I mean when I say the following. [Show spoiler] What is so interesting to me is that I saw this film via an Academy screener that I received only hours after I went to see Aquaman and it was a real head turner to see Kidman in this film so soon after her turn in Aquaman. She was equally impressive in both films but boy, you couldn't have had two more polar opposite roles for her to play and to see them in such close proximity time wise was an interesting experience. If Kidman does not get a nomination, and she deserves a win, there is no justice in awards land. The same goes for this film. Late add: I see the poll went up. My rating for Destroyer is 4.5/5 which I will bump up to a 5/5 for the poll. Last edited by dommie; 01-01-2019 at 03:44 AM.

12-28-2018, 01:17 AM	#42
Worship.my.wreck Blu-ray Champion Member since:Apr 2016 4K collection:362 Blu-ray collection:2016 DVD collection:121	So this was released this week right? I want to see this one looks because it looks really good, but no theatres seem to be playing it anywhere.

12-28-2018, 01:41 AM	#44
dommie Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2010 Location:So Cal 4K collection:28 Blu-ray collection:311 DVD collection:29	Limited on Christmas Day; pretty sure it goes wide in early January.

12-28-2018, 06:29 AM	#45
cheez avenger Blu-ray Champion Member since:Dec 2009 4K collection:804 Blu-ray collection:1583 Trading Score:9	Yeah, I have to wait until it opens closer to home. It's at the Hollywood Arclight and they've been having Q&A afterwards with the director and screenwriters. It's also been playing at the Dome. I'm not in the mood to try to drive to Hollywood this close to the New Year. We get a ton of tourists right now, so I am staying planted.

12-28-2018, 04:46 PM	#48
Cremildo Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Brazil 4K collection:165 Blu-ray collection:1050 Trading Score:51	Poll added.

01-09-2019, 05:51 PM	#49
cheez avenger Blu-ray Champion Member since:Dec 2009 4K collection:804 Blu-ray collection:1583 Trading Score:9	This is opening wider this weekend. I just got my tickets for Friday.

01-09-2019, 06:22 PM	#50
DanTheMan Blu-ray King Member since:Dec 2010 4K collection:593 Blu-ray collection:2319 Digital collection:438 iTunes collection:330 Trading Score:138	Saw the trailer yesterday for the first time before If Beale Street Could Talk, and it looks absolutely fantastic. Kidman appears to be in rare form here, and I for one cannot wait to see her dive into that character. Think I might be anticipating the expansion for this release more than Glass next week.

01-15-2019, 01:49 AM	#52
Ray Jackson Blu-ray Duke Member since:Apr 2013 Location:The dark underbelly of Anytown, USA 4K collection:102 Blu-ray collection:455 DVD collection:9 Digital collection:74 Trading Score:183	Just saw the trailer on tv. Nicole Kidman looks like she’s desperate for an Oscar nomination. The makeup and fake nose are ridiculous. ...8 out of 10 on the unintentional comedy scale.

01-15-2019, 02:24 AM	#53
cheez avenger Blu-ray Champion Member since:Dec 2009 4K collection:804 Blu-ray collection:1583 Trading Score:9	I saw this over the weekend and it was badass. If I had seen it in 2018 it would have totally made it on my Top-10 list.

01-15-2019, 03:36 AM	#54
therealjondoe Power Member Member since:Aug 2013 4K collection:326 Blu-ray collection:1528 DVD collection:158 Trading Score:9	I remember a time when you could actually see movies in movie theaters

01-19-2019, 05:52 AM	#55
Frank TJ Mackey Special Member Member since:Nov 2017 Location:Land of Lincoln	This expanded a little more this weekend. Just go ahead and stream the damn thing on Itunes or PPV already if you're not going to play it in hardly any theaters. I've been dying to see this.

01-19-2019, 03:12 PM	#57
reaperx187 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Newark, DE 4K collection:221 Blu-ray collection:1477 DVD collection:77	Heard very good things about this flick and that Kidman is fantastic in it not sure if i will get around to seeing it at the movies though. I'm most likely checking out Glass on Sunday with my dad instead.

01-26-2019, 05:14 PM	#59
Leonidas King Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Sparta, Laconia - GRC Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:657 Blu-ray collection:2628 Blu-ray reviews: 34 Trading Score:250	This isn’t playing anywhere yet I swore I saw the trailer attached to just about every indie film I saw in theaters

01-26-2019, 05:17 PM	#60
Foggy Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:UK 4K collection:29 Blu-ray collection:3592 DVD collection:47	Film is so fricking dope!

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