Do you watch the extras on your movies? - Blu-ray Forum

GOAT · 12-20-2009, 01:32 AM

I saw this some up win the DC thread and it got me to thinking. How many people actually watch the bonus features on their movies and/or TV shows? I know when I do my rating scale I include them as a part of the overall rating but it is the smallest part of the rating. So do you usually spend time watching the extras?

Diesel · 12-20-2009, 01:35 AM

I watch them all on some movies, some on others, and none on the rest.

It depends on how much I like the movie and how interested I am in how it got made and whatever else the features are.

GOAT · 12-20-2009, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diesel

I watch them all on some movies, some on others, and none on the rest.

It depends on how much I like the movie and how interested I am in how it got made and whatever else the features are.

Yeah usually I feel I have SO many other movies to watch I don't bother... but maybe when I revisit the film.. my favorite extra is commentary tracks as I can re-enjoy the film and learn new stuff. The ones on the Disney films are the best.

Diesel · 12-20-2009, 01:46 AM

The only commentary I've ever listened to all the way is Michael Bay's on Transformers. I've listened to parts of others but never the entire things.

Mostly because when I put the movie in I feel like watching and listening to the actual movie and not the commentary even if I planned on listening to the commentary before putting the disc in (which has happened a few times).

P@t_Mtl · 12-20-2009, 01:47 AM

At least once when I first get the movie, afterwards it will depend, sometimes I feel like watching them. As for the commentary tracks, that truly depend on the directors. Some I always listen to them.

Freekman · 12-20-2009, 01:50 AM

I watch them occassionally. If I'm interested in the film enough to watch the extras, I will. For example, my favorite film of all time is 300, so naturally, I watched every feature on the UCE and really got to know how the movie was filmed. The Godfather, on the other hand, is not a film that I watch and want to find out more about. The Godfather is a great movie, but not interesting enough for me to watch the extras on. On the other hand, I am hoping to become part of the film industry as a career and am fascinated by all aspects of film. Its only natural that I want to see how the film was made.

Diesel · 12-20-2009, 02:22 AM

I'm not really sure if I've ever REwatched special features even on the movies I like the most.

Freekman · 12-20-2009, 02:25 AM

Same. Extras don't have really any replayability value, especially since they don't have a plot. Its a one-time thing for people, but it still sticks with them each time they watch the film.

un4gvn94538 · 12-20-2009, 02:25 AM

i watch all deleted or alternate scenes. the rest really depends on the movie.

crazyBLUE · 12-20-2009, 02:29 AM

I don't watch the Extras

Atreyu · 12-20-2009, 02:58 AM

Usually I watch some of them at least once, but if there are a lot some seem to be repetative so I never finish them. And unless it's from one of my faves I rarely watch them a second time.

jadedeath · 12-20-2009, 03:02 AM

Depends on the movie.

With a movie that I really like, I'll watch all of the special features, with a movie that I don't like I don't bother.

Logan

MOONPHASE · 12-20-2009, 03:08 AM

Some releases I watch every extra available and some just a couple of extras.

JLant19 · 12-20-2009, 03:51 AM

yea one pretty much everything. to me extras are great!

Psychonaut · 12-20-2009, 05:53 AM

I watch them rarely. I almost never buy special edition sets if it's extra related because I'll honestly never go through it all.

KrugStillo · 12-20-2009, 06:29 AM

Extras are an odd bird though. Think about it, I know how obsessive I can be with movies so I know there are others like me out there. Like most people say I watch the extras for the movies I love and sometimes for the movies I'm curious about. I have however noticed that when I can have the movie in top notch HD quality sometimes I don't even care if they didn't port over the extras from the DVD special editions. But then sometimes the OCD in me takes over and I feel I need to keep the bonus features even though I will probably never watch them again. Case in point I recently sold back my DVD copy of BEHIND THE MASK to get the new BD. I am of course a bit annoyed that Starz/Anchor Bay decided to put none of the bonus features from the DVD on the BD. But then again are they really that worth it that I would sacrifice watching the film in the best possible quality because they are not there. Back in the days of VHS we were just happy to won a copy of the movie. Things get too confusing nowadays.

Vedder · 12-20-2009, 06:55 AM

the only thing i'll watch is the gag reel or maybe an alernated ending if applicable. other then that it's pretty pointless for me - although still cool to have at me disposal i suppose.

Jwilly019 · 12-20-2009, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diesel

I watch them all on some movies, some on others, and none on the rest.

It depends on how much I like the movie and how interested I am in how it got made and whatever else the features are.

This. The inclusion, or exclusion, of extras don't influence my decision to purchase a film though. If I like the film, I'll get it regardless of extras. I might now get it right away if the price is high and there are little to no extras, but I'll get it eventually.

Justin

vegeta88 · 12-20-2009, 08:27 AM

I really like special features, especially when they are really in depth like with Transformers 2 and Iron Man. I also enjoy commentaries when they are good, such as Sylvester Stallone doing Rocky Balboa (one of the best commentaries I've heard). I love it when I see a film has more special features in length than the actual movie.

Oddly enough, I rarely ever watch deleted scenes. I suppose it is because I figure they were not good enough to put in the film.

Al_The_Strange · 12-20-2009, 08:55 AM

I'll watch the extras if I have time. I really love deleted/alternate scenes; there are times when I wonder why some of them were cut out in the first place (yeah, I know, pacing, plot, etc...but still, some scenes are just plain awesome). I like alternate cuts of movies, and will watch any and all versions to see which one I like better. Documentaries and featurettes can be a hit and a miss, but I've learned a lot from them. Outtakes are usually funny. Production photos and artwork can be very cool. I used to look for a lot of the special effects and previsualization features. I've only listened to two commentaries; I ought to listen to more of them. I'll even watch trailers, especially if it's a movie I blind-bought.

Haven't used any PiP, U-control, or BD-Live stuff yet.

Whether or not I really watch them, I'd rather have them than not have them.

12-20-2009, 01:32 AM	#1
GOAT Banned Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Maine Blu-ray collection:112 Blu-ray reviews:10 Trading Score:53	Do you watch the extras on your movies? I saw this some up win the DC thread and it got me to thinking. How many people actually watch the bonus features on their movies and/or TV shows? I know when I do my rating scale I include them as a part of the overall rating but it is the smallest part of the rating. So do you usually spend time watching the extras?

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12-20-2009, 01:35 AM	#2
Diesel Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:10	I watch them all on some movies, some on others, and none on the rest. It depends on how much I like the movie and how interested I am in how it got made and whatever else the features are.

12-20-2009, 01:46 AM	#4
Diesel Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:10	The only commentary I've ever listened to all the way is Michael Bay's on Transformers. I've listened to parts of others but never the entire things. Mostly because when I put the movie in I feel like watching and listening to the actual movie and not the commentary even if I planned on listening to the commentary before putting the disc in (which has happened a few times).

12-20-2009, 01:47 AM	#5
P@t_Mtl Blu-ray Duke Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:452 DVD collection:513 Trading Score:3	At least once when I first get the movie, afterwards it will depend, sometimes I feel like watching them. As for the commentary tracks, that truly depend on the directors. Some I always listen to them.

12-20-2009, 01:50 AM	#6
Freekman Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:New York Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:109 Trading Score:2	I watch them occassionally. If I'm interested in the film enough to watch the extras, I will. For example, my favorite film of all time is 300, so naturally, I watched every feature on the UCE and really got to know how the movie was filmed. The Godfather, on the other hand, is not a film that I watch and want to find out more about. The Godfather is a great movie, but not interesting enough for me to watch the extras on. On the other hand, I am hoping to become part of the film industry as a career and am fascinated by all aspects of film. Its only natural that I want to see how the film was made.

12-20-2009, 02:22 AM	#7
Diesel Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:10	I'm not really sure if I've ever REwatched special features even on the movies I like the most.

12-20-2009, 02:25 AM	#8
Freekman Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:New York Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:109 Trading Score:2	Same. Extras don't have really any replayability value, especially since they don't have a plot. Its a one-time thing for people, but it still sticks with them each time they watch the film.

12-20-2009, 02:25 AM	#9
un4gvn94538 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Limbo (Bakersfield, Ca.) 4K collection:143 Blu-ray collection:811 DVD collection:54 Digital collection:1494 Trading Score:277	i watch all deleted or alternate scenes. the rest really depends on the movie.

12-20-2009, 02:29 AM	#10
crazyBLUE Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Pacific Northwest Home Theater Gallery:89 Blu-ray collection:479 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 38 Trading Score:30	I don't watch the Extras

12-20-2009, 02:58 AM	#11
Atreyu Blu-ray Knight Member since:Dec 2008 Location:North Carolina 4K collection:370 Blu-ray collection:1876 DVD collection:619 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 293 Trading Score:4	Usually I watch some of them at least once, but if there are a lot some seem to be repetative so I never finish them. And unless it's from one of my faves I rarely watch them a second time.

12-20-2009, 03:02 AM	#12
jadedeath Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007	Depends on the movie. With a movie that I really like, I'll watch all of the special features, with a movie that I don't like I don't bother. Logan

12-20-2009, 03:08 AM	#13
MOONPHASE Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:California 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:520 DVD collection:820 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:29	Some releases I watch every extra available and some just a couple of extras.

12-20-2009, 03:51 AM	#14
JLant19 Power Member Member since:Sep 2009 4K collection:626 Blu-ray collection:1643 Digital collection:27 Trading Score:7	yea one pretty much everything. to me extras are great!

12-20-2009, 05:53 AM	#15
Psychonaut Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Second left after Wal-Mart Blu-ray collection:111	I watch them rarely. I almost never buy special edition sets if it's extra related because I'll honestly never go through it all.

12-20-2009, 06:29 AM	#16
KrugStillo Special Member Member since:Oct 2009 Location:New Bedford, MA Blu-ray reviews: 6	Extras are an odd bird though. Think about it, I know how obsessive I can be with movies so I know there are others like me out there. Like most people say I watch the extras for the movies I love and sometimes for the movies I'm curious about. I have however noticed that when I can have the movie in top notch HD quality sometimes I don't even care if they didn't port over the extras from the DVD special editions. But then sometimes the OCD in me takes over and I feel I need to keep the bonus features even though I will probably never watch them again. Case in point I recently sold back my DVD copy of BEHIND THE MASK to get the new BD. I am of course a bit annoyed that Starz/Anchor Bay decided to put none of the bonus features from the DVD on the BD. But then again are they really that worth it that I would sacrifice watching the film in the best possible quality because they are not there. Back in the days of VHS we were just happy to won a copy of the movie. Things get too confusing nowadays.

12-20-2009, 06:55 AM	#17
Vedder Active Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Nor. California Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:566 Digital collection:1 Prime collection:2	the only thing i'll watch is the gag reel or maybe an alernated ending if applicable. other then that it's pretty pointless for me - although still cool to have at me disposal i suppose.

12-20-2009, 08:27 AM	#19
vegeta88 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2007 Location:CA 4K collection:94 Blu-ray collection:666 DVD collection:116 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:1	I really like special features, especially when they are really in depth like with Transformers 2 and Iron Man. I also enjoy commentaries when they are good, such as Sylvester Stallone doing Rocky Balboa (one of the best commentaries I've heard). I love it when I see a film has more special features in length than the actual movie. Oddly enough, I rarely ever watch deleted scenes. I suppose it is because I figure they were not good enough to put in the film.

12-20-2009, 08:55 AM	#20
Al_The_Strange Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Out there...past them trees... Home Theater Gallery:126 4K collection:1125 Blu-ray collection:4949 DVD collection:530 Digital collection:1013 Blu-ray reviews: 132 Trading Score:32	I'll watch the extras if I have time. I really love deleted/alternate scenes; there are times when I wonder why some of them were cut out in the first place (yeah, I know, pacing, plot, etc...but still, some scenes are just plain awesome). I like alternate cuts of movies, and will watch any and all versions to see which one I like better. Documentaries and featurettes can be a hit and a miss, but I've learned a lot from them. Outtakes are usually funny. Production photos and artwork can be very cool. I used to look for a lot of the special effects and previsualization features. I've only listened to two commentaries; I ought to listen to more of them. I'll even watch trailers, especially if it's a movie I blind-bought. Haven't used any PiP, U-control, or BD-Live stuff yet. Whether or not I really watch them, I'd rather have them than not have them.

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