We Own The Night, Don't make the mistake. - Blu-ray Forum

cajmoyper · 02-15-2008, 07:36 PM

I bought it today as a blind buy and it may have set me off doing that anymore not by itself, but I have become dissappointed with the last few of those. This movie although under two hours just didn't want to seem to end. Acting was as suspected, good, but nothing that could overcome one of the bumpiest stories I've ever seen or heard. Some have compared it to The Departed which is fair but is nowhere in the same league. I was going to ask if I should buy this or Gone Baby Gone, which has to be better than this.

Bizdady · 02-15-2008, 07:43 PM

So rent or read reviews. No sympathy here for not liking a blind buy. Trade it and get a diff movie of ur taste so you dont loose out money on the movie.

patrick99 · 02-15-2008, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by cajmoyper

I bought it today as a blind buy and it may have set me off doing that anymore not by itself, but I have become dissappointed with the last few of those. This movie although under two hours just didn't want to seem to end. Acting was as suspected, good, but nothing that could overcome one of the bumpiest stories I've ever seen or heard. Some have compared it to The Departed which is fair but is nowhere in the same league. I was going to ask if I should buy this or Gone Baby Gone, which has to be better than this.

Somehow I had a feeling this one wasn't going to be any good. Glad I passed on it. GBG was a good movie; I haven't watched the BD yet though.

Blu Titan · 02-15-2008, 07:52 PM

Darn, that leaves me with nothing to watch this weekend. I was planning to buy this one today, but I have hear the same negative comments other people. I will just skip buying this one.

Gamma_Winstead · 02-15-2008, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by cajmoyper

I bought it today as a blind buy and it may have set me off doing that anymore not by itself, but I have become dissappointed with the last few of those. This movie although under two hours just didn't want to seem to end. Acting was as suspected, good, but nothing that could overcome one of the bumpiest stories I've ever seen or heard. Some have compared it to The Departed which is fair but is nowhere in the same league. I was going to ask if I should buy this or Gone Baby Gone, which has to be better than this.

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jkwest · 02-15-2008, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueNeon

Darn, that leaves me with nothing to watch this weekend. I was planning to buy this one today, but I have hear the same negative comments other people. I will just skip buying this one.

dude...grow some. You are going to take three peoples opinions and decide to call it off?

I loved this movie. Great storyline and Joachim Phoenix was amazing...

don't even get me going about the Eva Mendez scene either...

adrianoupike · 02-15-2008, 08:11 PM

I have to agree, that the movie was good. But to be honest, I have read alot of peoples comments concerning some movies. I would never go buy some one else's opinion. Just rent it first then buy...

Blu Titan · 02-15-2008, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jkwest

dude...grow some. You are going to take three peoples opinions and decide to call it off?

I loved this movie. Great storyline and Joachim Phoenix was amazing...

don't even get me going about the Eva Mendez scene either...

It is not a matter of growing up. The last three blind buys: Good Luck Chuck, The Invasion, and The Brave One have been very disappointing. Kinda makes you gun shy.

Chocolatejas · 02-15-2008, 08:11 PM

Netflix. Any movies I question I rent first.

katharsis · 02-15-2008, 08:19 PM

I never buy movies by other peoples reviews.
Everyone has an individual taste as to like it or not. I used to listen to some friends telling me this and this movie is a must see / own and I have been quite disappointed by it... same the other way around, that I really liked something and other people thought its crap!
Sure you get a main idea of the buzz surrounding a flick if you're gonna like it or not. And of course there are some themes that you might like better than others... I for one very rarely purchase Comedy movies, once you've seen them, a lot of them are just not funny any more! Of course there are the few that will always be hilarious, but for a one time a year watch I might still settle just renting it.
Speaking for the blind buys I've done over the past few years (and it have been a lot) there have been a handful that I absolutely did not like after a repeat watching session.

saddonniedarko · 02-15-2008, 08:21 PM

I wasn't impressed with it either. Everyone told me if I enjoyed the Departed I would enjoy this. Sadly I was watching the clock the whole time the movie went by. BTW it is Joaquin Phoenix. If your looking for a great new release on blu ray check out Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford(not the best blu but GREAT film) or Across the Universe(thought I was going to hate it but now I can't get it out of my PS3).

alkalinesi · 02-15-2008, 08:25 PM

personally, i thought the movie was great. gone baby gone was also a very good movie.

DetroitSportsFan · 02-15-2008, 08:39 PM

I had the BD in my hands yesterday as I was buying Across The Universe for my wife, but put it back. $30 is too much for a blind buy with such mixed reviews.

jw · 02-15-2008, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jkwest

dude...grow some. You are going to take three peoples opinions and decide to call it off?

I loved this movie. Great storyline and Joachim Phoenix was amazing...

don't even get me going about the Eva Mendez scene either...

LOL, I didnt remember seeing that guy in the credits

I really didnt like it either, but I wasnt really into 300 either so dont take my opinion

CheapChildren · 02-15-2008, 08:58 PM

I remember hearing only bad things about We Own the Night, so I blind bought Gone Baby Gone. Now that is a great movie.

Big N' Tasty · 02-15-2008, 09:01 PM

Both We Own The Night and Gone Baby Gone are great movies. Very accurate to true life cop stuff.

Minimejer05 · 02-15-2008, 09:04 PM

I loved We Own The Night.

haushausman · 02-15-2008, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by cajmoyper

I bought it today as a blind buy and it may have set me off doing that anymore not by itself, but I have become dissappointed with the last few of those. This movie although under two hours just didn't want to seem to end. Acting was as suspected, good, but nothing that could overcome one of the bumpiest stories I've ever seen or heard. Some have compared it to The Departed which is fair but is nowhere in the same league. I was going to ask if I should buy this or Gone Baby Gone, which has to be better than this.

Two words: rotten tomatoes. Rottentomatoes.com averages dozens of critics scores giving you a fair review.

I'd never spend $20+ before doing at LEAST doing some research (a cool trailer does not count).

No Country for Old Men received an amazing 94% at RT. If you grow custom to that site you will know anything 90%+ is rare and very safe for blind buying.

We Own the Night got a dismal 54% score. That's what I call a "must rent".

jw · 02-15-2008, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by haushausman

Two words: rotten tomatoes. Rottentomatoes.com averages dozens of critics scores giving you a fair review.

I'd never spend $20+ before doing at LEAST doing some research (a cool trailer does not count).

No Country for Old Men received an amazing 94% at RT. If you grow custom to that site you will know anything 90%+ is rare and very safe for blind buying.

I watched No Country for Old Men the other night, very different movie, was easy to follow but it just ended, not sure if I missed something but I am going to have to rewatch it to make sure before I say too much.
But very good plot though

DetroitSportsFan · 02-15-2008, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by haushausman

Two words: rotten tomatoes. Rottentomatoes.com averages dozens of critics scores giving you a fair review.

So Rottontomatoes only averages scores from real critics, not regular people?

I rarely go to the site, so I'm not familiar with how it works.

02-15-2008, 07:36 PM	#1
cajmoyper Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jun 2007 Location:San Antonio, TX Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:182	We Own The Night, Don't make the mistake. I bought it today as a blind buy and it may have set me off doing that anymore not by itself, but I have become dissappointed with the last few of those. This movie although under two hours just didn't want to seem to end. Acting was as suspected, good, but nothing that could overcome one of the bumpiest stories I've ever seen or heard. Some have compared it to The Departed which is fair but is nowhere in the same league. I was going to ask if I should buy this or Gone Baby Gone, which has to be better than this.

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02-15-2008, 07:43 PM	#2
Bizdady Blu-ray Duke Member since:Nov 2007 Location:8 1 8 Biatch!! L.A. Home Theater Gallery:21 Blu-ray collection:209 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:38	So rent or read reviews. No sympathy here for not liking a blind buy. Trade it and get a diff movie of ur taste so you dont loose out money on the movie.

02-15-2008, 07:52 PM	#4
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	Darn, that leaves me with nothing to watch this weekend. I was planning to buy this one today, but I have hear the same negative comments other people. I will just skip buying this one.

02-15-2008, 08:11 PM	#7
adrianoupike Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Texas Blu-ray collection:158	I have to agree, that the movie was good. But to be honest, I have read alot of peoples comments concerning some movies. I would never go buy some one else's opinion. Just rent it first then buy...

02-15-2008, 08:11 PM	#9
Chocolatejas Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2008 Location:NH Blu-ray collection:118 Trading Score:15	Netflix. Any movies I question I rent first.

02-15-2008, 08:19 PM	#10
katharsis Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:SoCal Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:379 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	I never buy movies by other peoples reviews. Everyone has an individual taste as to like it or not. I used to listen to some friends telling me this and this movie is a must see / own and I have been quite disappointed by it... same the other way around, that I really liked something and other people thought its crap! Sure you get a main idea of the buzz surrounding a flick if you're gonna like it or not. And of course there are some themes that you might like better than others... I for one very rarely purchase Comedy movies, once you've seen them, a lot of them are just not funny any more! Of course there are the few that will always be hilarious, but for a one time a year watch I might still settle just renting it. Speaking for the blind buys I've done over the past few years (and it have been a lot) there have been a handful that I absolutely did not like after a repeat watching session.

02-15-2008, 08:21 PM	#11
saddonniedarko Junior Member Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:54	I wasn't impressed with it either. Everyone told me if I enjoyed the Departed I would enjoy this. Sadly I was watching the clock the whole time the movie went by. BTW it is Joaquin Phoenix. If your looking for a great new release on blu ray check out Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford(not the best blu but GREAT film) or Across the Universe(thought I was going to hate it but now I can't get it out of my PS3).

02-15-2008, 08:25 PM	#12
alkalinesi Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:South Jersey Home Theater Gallery:35 Blu-ray collection:429 DVD collection:20 Trading Score:52	personally, i thought the movie was great. gone baby gone was also a very good movie.

02-15-2008, 08:39 PM	#13
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	I had the BD in my hands yesterday as I was buying Across The Universe for my wife, but put it back. $30 is too much for a blind buy with such mixed reviews.

02-15-2008, 08:58 PM	#15
CheapChildren Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Fort Worth, TX Blu-ray collection:899 Trading Score:2	I remember hearing only bad things about We Own the Night, so I blind bought Gone Baby Gone. Now that is a great movie.

02-15-2008, 09:01 PM	#16
Big N' Tasty Senior Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:FL USA Blu-ray collection:1861 Trading Score:117	Both We Own The Night and Gone Baby Gone are great movies. Very accurate to true life cop stuff.

02-15-2008, 09:04 PM	#17
Minimejer05 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Minnesota Home Theater Gallery:14 4K collection:532 Blu-ray collection:1995 Blu-ray reviews:28 Trading Score:6	I loved We Own The Night.

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