Falling Down: Digibook - 5/26/09

[funnymanbing]

Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

Another film I like getting the Digibook treatment. What a shame. I'll wait for a proper release or import.

Just out of curiousity, what's wrong with digibooks? I'm not attacking or anything, but a lot of people on here seem upset with digibooks and I'm curious as to why. Are they not as encoded as well or something? I have the Matrix and it looks and sounds great. Is there something I don't know?

[steve_dave]

Originally Posted by funnymanbing

Just out of curiousity, what's wrong with digibooks? I'm not attacking or anything, but a lot of people on here seem upset with digibooks and I'm curious as to why. Are they not as encoded as well or something? I have the Matrix and it looks and sounds great. Is there something I don't know?

For some people who want consistency, Digibooks are not the same size as standard Blu-ray Disc keepcases so a majority of these "collectors" freak out because the movie sticks out on their shelf.

There is also the unfounded fear that a Digibook is not as safe as a keepcase. There are poeple on this board and other sites who would pay premium import prices just to have a "standard" looking collection.

[funnymanbing]

Originally Posted by steve_dave

For some people who want consistency, Digibooks are not the same size as standard Blu-ray Disc keepcases so a majority of these "collectors" freak out because the movie sticks out on their shelf.

There is also the unfounded fear that a Digibook is not as safe as a keepcase. There are poeple on this board and other sites who would pay premium import prices just to have a "standard" looking collection.

Really, that seems like a strange reason not to buy a movie you enjoy. My DVD collection has like 50 different types of movies cases though, so maybe I'm use to my collection not being uniform. I actually like special edition cases.

[steve_dave]

It is a strange reason but to each their own.

[funnymanbing]

Originally Posted by steve_dave

It is a strange reason but to each their own.

Agreed. Thanks for the reply.

[online365daysayear]

I just keep the digibooks on a seperate shelf together. Problem solved for me.

[pdw1968]

Originally Posted by steve_dave

For some people who want consistency, Digibooks are not the same size as standard Blu-ray Disc keepcases so a majority of these "collectors" freak out because the movie sticks out on their shelf.

There is also the unfounded fear that a Digibook is not as safe as a keepcase. There are poeple on this board and other sites who would pay premium import prices just to have a "standard" looking collection.

OCD much?

I actually like the look of the Digibooks and hope they put out more of them for movies I actually like.

That being said, Falling Down is a really odd choice. I remember it being a semi-hit when released and capturing a certain zeitgeist of the time, but it seems to have faded into obscurity over the years---unless I'm just completely out of touch?

[master_8ball]

Awesome! Love the movie and love digibooks! Don't know why so many people dislike them. They are well constructed and offer more than a regular release in a regular case with nothing inside.

[Crème Blu-ray]

Originally Posted by funnymanbing

Really, that seems like a strange reason not to buy a movie you enjoy. My DVD collection has like 50 different types of movies cases though, so maybe I'm use to my collection not being uniform. I actually like special edition cases.

True, it was never a problem for me with DVDs, though in that case the heights are a bit more consistent between the different case types. So I don't have an issue with the digibooks or special releases, as long as they're in the same order of magnitude in size and price. However, I still avoid buying individual films packed in Joe Don Baker-sized boxes with memorabilia I don't want or need or care to spend extra for (e.g., Casablanca).

[steve_dave]

Originally Posted by pdw1968

OCD much?

I actually like the look of the Digibooks and hope they put out more of them for movies I actually like.

That being said, Falling Down is a really odd choice. I remember it being a semi-hit when released and capturing a certain zeitgeist of the time, but it seems to have faded into obscurity over the years---unless I'm just completely out of touch?

I was listing the two reasons given by people who hate unique packaging. I, for one, love them and want more. I have the Iron Man mask case from Target, a couple of Digibooks, and should have the T2 Endoskull shortly.

[Col. Zombie]

UH-OH Digibook!!

It looks like my lonely little Shawshank digibook will have a friend to keep him company...in one of my trash drawers. Looks like it's time to print out a new custom cover.

DOWN with digibook!!

[DigitalfreakNYC]

Originally Posted by Col.Zombie

UH-OH Digibook!!

It looks like my lonely little Shawshank digibook will have a friend to keep him company...in one of my trash drawers. Looks like it's time to print out a new custom cover.

DOWN with digibook!!

You could always import.

[MCT]

sorry to up an old thread...but does anyone know if the UK version is region free?

[sfmarine]

This film needs a price drop! $15 sounds really good.

[MCT]

Originally Posted by MCT

sorry to up an old thread...but does anyone know if the UK version is region free?

plz

[steve_dave]

Originally Posted by MCT

sorry to up an old thread...but does anyone know if the UK version is region free?

Yes. All Warner releases are region free.

[Konrad]

I normally don't necro-post but since this thread has been pushed up again I wanted to add my 5 cents:

I am against digi-books because they do not hold up. My first digi-book that fell apart was "Amadeus", couple of weeks ago. Now I noticed that "Matrix" also fell apart. I just placed an order for both at amazon.com to replace them with the regular edition.

Thereby I noticed that the digi-book "Matrix" is $ 14.99 whereas the regular edition is $ 23.49! The price reflects the quality. These crappy things may look good on the shelf, still shrink-wrapped, once unpacked their life-time is very short. For Warner this is good, of course, for collectors like myself it is bad, the customer is effed over!

[MCT]

Originally Posted by steve_dave

Yes. All Warner releases are region free.

excellent. thank you.

[RyRyMcNizzy13]

Originally Posted by Konrad

I normally don't necro-post but since this thread has been pushed up again I wanted to add my 5 cents:

I am against digi-books because they do not hold up. My first digi-book that fell apart was "Amadeus", couple of weeks ago. Now I noticed that "Matrix" also fell apart. I just placed an order for both at amazon.com to replace them with the regular edition.

Thereby I noticed that the digi-book "Matrix" is $ 14.99 whereas the regular edition is $ 23.49! The price reflects the quality. These crappy things may look good on the shelf, still shrink-wrapped, once unpacked their life-time is very short. For Warner this is good, of course, for collectors like myself it is bad, the customer is effed over!

maybe you need to take better care of them cause i own 5 of them and there all in perfect condition and there open and everything. digibooks i think are real cool how they actually put alot of effort into the packaging instead of just putting a disc in a plastic case with nothing else. but hey thats just me.

[kdo]

Originally Posted by sfmarine

This film needs a price drop! $15 sounds really good.

I agree...this is one title I'd perhaps like to get, but it's awfully expensive...