Boondock Saints I - Blu-ray Forum

Mr Brzozowski · 10-22-2009, 04:23 AM

I just saw that "The Boondock Saints" and "Beetlejuice" at BB website we under $14. I am getting "Beetlejuice" but having only seen "Boondock Saints" once is it worth getting it on Blu or should I wait for a later version?

DMC86X · 10-22-2009, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Brzozowski

I just saw that "The Boondock Saints" and "Beetlejuice" at BB website we under $14. I am getting "Beetlejuice" but having only seen "Boondock Saints" once is it worth getting it on Blu or should I wait for a later version?

I sold mine. PQ was awful IMO.

Mr Brzozowski · 10-22-2009, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by DMC86X

I sold mine. PQ was awful IMO.

That's what the review said. I'll hold off. Thanks.

Jwilly019 · 10-22-2009, 07:13 AM

If you can get it for under $10 then I say go for it, otherwise, I'd pass. The PQ is pretty bad, but I love the movie, so I'm keeping my copy.

richieb1971 · 10-22-2009, 08:44 AM

I thought the BS disc was great personally. What was wrong with it?

#Darren · 10-22-2009, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by richieb1971

I thought the BS disc was great personally. What was wrong with it?

the reviews I read were positive

benricci · 10-22-2009, 01:10 PM

I found nothing particularly "bad" about the Boondock Saints blu-ray.

If you check the aggregate scores, it's mostly 7's and 8's out of 10.
http://cinemasquid.com/blu-ray/movie...454&locale=all

I've skimmed a few of the more negative reviews, and the problem I have is that they are criticizing the actual look of the film, as opposed to the quality of the transfer. These are two separate things, and I feel the reviewers out there should focus more on scoring the accuracy of the transfer, not the film's aesthetic.

Some of the lower numbers are a bit misleading in this way.

ZedsDead · 10-22-2009, 01:14 PM

I thought the disc looked much better than the reviewers were giving it credit for. It was a fairly low budget film so I don't think a better transfer is ever coming down the pipeline.

doctorsteve · 10-22-2009, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by richieb1971

I thought the BS disc was great personally. What was wrong with it?

Agreed.

The original release (I've seen both VHS and DVD) was not a crystal clear endeavor. It was inexpensive to make and does not have the PQ muscle of releases by big budget Hollywood companies. If you're expecting ridiculous levels of clarity - you're barking up the wrong tree.

That said, there's nothing wrong with the release itself and I feel it was a good improvement over previous releases. Don't bother waiting for a re-release of some kind (unless you really, REALLY want to wait for BD2 to be released which will surely get released in a 2-pack with the original with the possibility of extras about the original... your call).

Just plan on waiting for a few years...

NoMeGustaU · 10-22-2009, 02:23 PM

i got mine from gohasting.com for $7

DimebagCFH · 10-22-2009, 05:55 PM

Boondock Saints looks great for such a low budget film if you ask me much better than the DVD

Mr Brzozowski · 10-22-2009, 07:50 PM

Glad to hear everyone opinion. It is true that if the movie wasn't that great in PQ when it was first released then I can understand it not being great when it is transferred to Blu. If I can find it fairly cheap then I'll grab it. Can't wait for BDSII.

Rblu-Dblu · 10-22-2009, 07:54 PM

What I want to know is how did Rocco finish his joke when he was

[Show spoiler]

Jwilly019 · 10-22-2009, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Rblu-Dblu

What I want to know is how did Rocco finish his joke when he was

[Show spoiler]

When was this? Feel free to PM me so we don't have to use spoilers for everything.

haste · 10-22-2009, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by richieb1971

I thought the BS disc was great personally. What was wrong with it?

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Originally Posted by ZedsDead

I thought the disc looked much better than the reviewers were giving it credit for. It was a fairly low budget film so I don't think a better transfer is ever coming down the pipeline.

this. i was wary when purchasing this movie because of some reviews but i am pleased with my purchase. its worth it just for the AQ imo. the PQ is definitely acceptable for blu-ray imo.

Propellarhead9 · 10-22-2009, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Brzozowski

Glad to hear everyone opinion. It is true that if the movie wasn't that great in PQ when it was first released then I can understand it not being great when it is transferred to Blu. If I can find it fairly cheap then I'll grab it. Can't wait for BDSII.

I saw it in limited release in theaters and I have had both releases on dvd, the PQ has alway been sub par from the very beginning. Probably shot on really cheap film or something.

retablo · 10-22-2009, 09:29 PM

Was a blind buy for me, watched half of it and wished I was blind. What an awful, amateurish movie. Sold it on ebay.

Horror_Chase · 12-02-2009, 06:58 PM

Hello I'm new here but does anyone have any idea why my Boondock Saints Bluray wont go past the screen asking Play Theatrical Version or Play Director's Cut.

Every time I choose one it just comes right back and asks me again.

Thanks for you time

.

cojake · 12-02-2009, 07:30 PM

I just purchased and watched Boondock Saints on Blu. I thought it looked pretty good. It was much better than my old DVD version. The sound was much improved too. Remember, this was a pretty low budget film that bombed at the box office but had a huge cult following on video.
I am happy I double dipped on this movie.

Horror_Chase · 12-02-2009, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by cojake

I just purchased and watched Boondock Saints on Blu. I thought it looked pretty good. It was much better than my old DVD version. The sound was much improved too. Remember, this was a pretty low budget film that bombed at the box office but had a huge cult following on video.
I am happy I double dipped on this movie.

Wish I could watch for some reason I can't though

.

Can anyone help me figure out why mine wont work?

10-22-2009, 04:23 AM	#1
Mr Brzozowski Active Member Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Texas	Boondock Saints I I just saw that "The Boondock Saints" and "Beetlejuice" at BB website we under $14. I am getting "Beetlejuice" but having only seen "Boondock Saints" once is it worth getting it on Blu or should I wait for a later version?

10-22-2009, 01:10 PM	#7
benricci Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1	I found nothing particularly "bad" about the Boondock Saints blu-ray. If you check the aggregate scores, it's mostly 7's and 8's out of 10. http://cinemasquid.com/blu-ray/movie...454&locale=all I've skimmed a few of the more negative reviews, and the problem I have is that they are criticizing the actual look of the film, as opposed to the quality of the transfer. These are two separate things, and I feel the reviewers out there should focus more on scoring the accuracy of the transfer, not the film's aesthetic. Some of the lower numbers are a bit misleading in this way. Last edited by benricci; 10-22-2009 at 01:22 PM.

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10-22-2009, 07:13 AM	#4
Jwilly019 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Columbus, OH Blu-ray collection:192 Trading Score:9	If you can get it for under $10 then I say go for it, otherwise, I'd pass. The PQ is pretty bad, but I love the movie, so I'm keeping my copy.

10-22-2009, 08:44 AM	#5
richieb1971 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:89 Blu-ray collection:706 Trading Score:16	I thought the BS disc was great personally. What was wrong with it?

10-22-2009, 01:14 PM	#8
ZedsDead Senior Member Member since:Jul 2009 Home Theater Gallery:28 Blu-ray collection:94	I thought the disc looked much better than the reviewers were giving it credit for. It was a fairly low budget film so I don't think a better transfer is ever coming down the pipeline.

10-22-2009, 02:23 PM	#10
NoMeGustaU Senior Member Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Wisconsin Blu-ray collection:747 Trading Score:8	i got mine from gohasting.com for $7

10-22-2009, 05:55 PM	#11
DimebagCFH Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 4K collection:76 Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:35	Boondock Saints looks great for such a low budget film if you ask me much better than the DVD

10-22-2009, 07:50 PM	#12
Mr Brzozowski Active Member Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Texas	Glad to hear everyone opinion. It is true that if the movie wasn't that great in PQ when it was first released then I can understand it not being great when it is transferred to Blu. If I can find it fairly cheap then I'll grab it. Can't wait for BDSII.

10-22-2009, 07:54 PM	#13
Rblu-Dblu Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Trapped on the Death Star 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:483 Trading Score:12	What I want to know is how did Rocco finish his joke when he was [Show spoiler]

10-22-2009, 09:29 PM	#17
retablo Banned Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Hollywood Blu-ray collection:1307 Trading Score:1	Was a blind buy for me, watched half of it and wished I was blind. What an awful, amateurish movie. Sold it on ebay.

12-02-2009, 06:58 PM	#18
Horror_Chase Member Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Michigan Blu-ray collection:959 Trading Score:1	Hello I'm new here but does anyone have any idea why my Boondock Saints Bluray wont go past the screen asking Play Theatrical Version or Play Director's Cut. Every time I choose one it just comes right back and asks me again. Thanks for you time .

12-02-2009, 07:30 PM	#19
cojake Active Member Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Beaverton, Oregon Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:112 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:1	I just purchased and watched Boondock Saints on Blu. I thought it looked pretty good. It was much better than my old DVD version. The sound was much improved too. Remember, this was a pretty low budget film that bombed at the box office but had a huge cult following on video. I am happy I double dipped on this movie.

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