The Netflix Gods Smile Upon Me! - Blu-ray Forum

Josh · 03-17-2008, 07:14 PM

I sent Michael Clayton back to Netflix on Saturday after watching it on Friday. Great movie, by the way. So I just checked to see which movie from my queue they would be sending me today, and somehow, I see its I Am Legend!

I initially had this preordered, but I really am not a fan of zombie flicks, so I didn't know what to expect from this one. I'm very excited I'll have this tomorrow to watch instead of having to wait a few weeks for the backlog.

u_nick · 03-17-2008, 07:20 PM

Yup same thing happened to me a little while back with Appleseed. Getting stuff on release day from Netflix is great.

AlexCruz · 03-17-2008, 07:24 PM

Cool! So does this mean we'll have a review up soon?

DeeChizzle · 03-17-2008, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh

I sent Michael Clayton back to Netflix on Saturday after watching it on Friday. Great movie, by the way. So I just checked to see which movie from my queue they would be sending me today, and somehow, I see its I Am Legend!

I initially had this preordered, but I really am not a fan of zombie flicks, so I didn't know what to expect from this one. I'm very excited I'll have this tomorrow to watch instead of having to wait a few weeks for the backlog.

Josh,

Netflix works in mysterious ways. Maybe your status here at Blu-Ray.com had something to do with it

. I've been without a movie for the past 3 weeks with Netflix...no exaggeration. Last Wed, to my surprise, they finally mailed Clayton, NCFOM, & We Own the Night. NCFOM got lost in the mail but they mailed me a replacement the very next day. I have a love hate relationship with these bastards.

haushausman · 03-17-2008, 07:32 PM

I think a lot has to do with how quickly you go through movies. Someone who has 2 Movies Unlimited and only goes through a couple flicks every week or so versus someone with the same plan and goes through 4 a week.

The less you rent the better chance a getting a movie with a "long wait". That's just what I've noticed.

rutgers77 · 03-17-2008, 07:34 PM

Today I'm getting 2 movies shipped that were long waits.. I, Robot and Dan in Real Life

kingtuna · 03-17-2008, 07:47 PM

Omg, sooo random, Josh. I too returned Michael Clayton Blu ray from Netflix on Saturday and I Am Legend is shipping today (also Hitman is shipping today too)!! So random, but I'm not complaining...haha

Hawk · 03-17-2008, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by haushausman

I think a low has to do with how quickly you go through movies. Someone who has 2 Movies Unlimited and only goes through a couple flicks every week or so versus someone with the same plan and goes through 4 a week.

The less you rent the better chance a getting a movie with a "long wait". That's just what I've noticed.

So true! I am what would be considered a "light" user and "I am Legend" is shipping today for arrival tomorrow.

cnowels · 03-17-2008, 07:57 PM

Yep, Netflix is sending my I am Legend for tomorrow as well.

I often try to make sure they receive one of my returns on Mondays. That's the best way to make sure you get the new releases before they become a long wait the next day.

rragland · 03-17-2008, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh

I sent Michael Clayton back to Netflix on Saturday after watching it on Friday. Great movie, by the way. So I just checked to see which movie from my queue they would be sending me today, and somehow, I see its I Am Legend!

I initially had this preordered, but I really am not a fan of zombie flicks, so I didn't know what to expect from this one. I'm very excited I'll have this tomorrow to watch instead of having to wait a few weeks for the backlog.

Netflix is shipping "I am Legend" to me today, also.

Last week, I went into my queue and deleted a lot a "available now" titles, leaving only "very long wait" and "long wait", on the advice of other members posting on this site. Since then I have been receiving newer releases a lot sooner.

BostonRoss · 03-17-2008, 08:19 PM

OK I am getting I am Legend for tomorrow as well.
Netflix must be seriously stepping up on their inventory.
I honestly waited 2 months for Galapagos when that first came out. Now I feel like I can get what ever I want. I got Sleuth and Dan in Real Life last Tuesday. Now, Legend and Appleseed Ex Machina in one day.

Netflix got me smiling today for sure.

SquidPuppet · 03-17-2008, 08:40 PM

Netflix loses money on me. I average 18 flicks per month on the 3-at-a-time plan. That doesnt cover their postage both ways. They hate people like me.

Fortunately I have not experienced any throttling in 2 years.

mzab24 · 03-17-2008, 09:10 PM

I'm on the any 4 at a time plan and Im always sending at least 2 back on friday or sat morning and receiving 2 new releases on tuesday the other 2 I send back 1st thing monday so I'll have something for the weekend

kingtuna · 03-17-2008, 09:17 PM

Does anyone know where the "nearest Netflix shipping facility" is? Does living closer make that much of a difference?

MuG · 03-17-2008, 09:32 PM

I'm on the 6 at a time. Pretty much one movie every evening! yeeeea

Josh · 03-17-2008, 10:03 PM

Hmm... this must be one of the first titles they really committed to since promising Blu-ray exclusivity.

actionhank · 03-17-2008, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by kingtuna

Does anyone know where the "nearest Netflix shipping facility" is? Does living closer make that much of a difference?

It also probably depends on the closest USPS sorting facility to you. I mean you could be next door neighbor to Netflix but the movies will still have to go through USPS.

And by the way I am getting I Am Legend tomorrow too and I just started using Netflix last thursday. haha

BStecke · 03-17-2008, 11:06 PM

I've got two movies I sent back today with I Am Legend sitting on top of my queue . . . so we'll see how that goes. With any luck, Netflix actually distributed their memo about expanding their Blu-ray selection to somebody who makes decisions, and they ordered a crap-ton of IAL, since it's the first huge release since their announcement.

03-17-2008, 07:14 PM	#1
Josh Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Home Theater Gallery:50 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:407 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:34	The Netflix Gods Smile Upon Me! I sent Michael Clayton back to Netflix on Saturday after watching it on Friday. Great movie, by the way. So I just checked to see which movie from my queue they would be sending me today, and somehow, I see its I Am Legend! I initially had this preordered, but I really am not a fan of zombie flicks, so I didn't know what to expect from this one. I'm very excited I'll have this tomorrow to watch instead of having to wait a few weeks for the backlog.

03-17-2008, 07:32 PM	#5
haushausman Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Chicago Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:343 Blu-ray reviews: 5	I think a lot has to do with how quickly you go through movies. Someone who has 2 Movies Unlimited and only goes through a couple flicks every week or so versus someone with the same plan and goes through 4 a week. The less you rent the better chance a getting a movie with a "long wait". That's just what I've noticed. Last edited by haushausman; 03-17-2008 at 07:57 PM.

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u_nick Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2007 Location:CT, US Trading Score:27	Yup same thing happened to me a little while back with Appleseed. Getting stuff on release day from Netflix is great.

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03-17-2008, 07:34 PM	#6
rutgers77 Member Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:238	Today I'm getting 2 movies shipped that were long waits.. I, Robot and Dan in Real Life

03-17-2008, 07:47 PM	#7
kingtuna Member Member since:Dec 2007	Omg, sooo random, Josh. I too returned Michael Clayton Blu ray from Netflix on Saturday and I Am Legend is shipping today (also Hitman is shipping today too)!! So random, but I'm not complaining...haha

03-17-2008, 07:57 PM	#9
cnowels Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Chesapeake, VA Blu-ray collection:154	Yep, Netflix is sending my I am Legend for tomorrow as well. I often try to make sure they receive one of my returns on Mondays. That's the best way to make sure you get the new releases before they become a long wait the next day.

03-17-2008, 08:19 PM	#11
BostonRoss Junior Member Member since:Oct 2007	OK I am getting I am Legend for tomorrow as well. Netflix must be seriously stepping up on their inventory. I honestly waited 2 months for Galapagos when that first came out. Now I feel like I can get what ever I want. I got Sleuth and Dan in Real Life last Tuesday. Now, Legend and Appleseed Ex Machina in one day. Netflix got me smiling today for sure.

03-17-2008, 08:40 PM	#12
SquidPuppet Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:277 Blu-ray reviews:27	Netflix loses money on me. I average 18 flicks per month on the 3-at-a-time plan. That doesnt cover their postage both ways. They hate people like me. Fortunately I have not experienced any throttling in 2 years.

03-17-2008, 09:10 PM	#13
mzab24 Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Mass Blu-ray collection:693 Blu-ray reviews:1	I'm on the any 4 at a time plan and Im always sending at least 2 back on friday or sat morning and receiving 2 new releases on tuesday the other 2 I send back 1st thing monday so I'll have something for the weekend

03-17-2008, 09:17 PM	#14
kingtuna Member Member since:Dec 2007	Does anyone know where the "nearest Netflix shipping facility" is? Does living closer make that much of a difference?

03-17-2008, 09:32 PM	#15
MuG Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:White Bear Lake, MN Blu-ray collection:56 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:2	I'm on the 6 at a time. Pretty much one movie every evening! yeeeea

03-17-2008, 10:03 PM	#16
Josh Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Home Theater Gallery:50 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:407 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:34	Hmm... this must be one of the first titles they really committed to since promising Blu-ray exclusivity.

03-17-2008, 11:06 PM	#18
BStecke Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	I've got two movies I sent back today with I Am Legend sitting on top of my queue . . . so we'll see how that goes. With any luck, Netflix actually distributed their memo about expanding their Blu-ray selection to somebody who makes decisions, and they ordered a crap-ton of IAL, since it's the first huge release since their announcement.

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