"Home of the Brave" on Blu-ray - Blu-ray Forum

MovieFan242 · 03-24-2008, 12:28 AM

Just curious what others thought of the movie Home of the Brave? I went by a wall mart employee's sugestion and being that it had Jessica Biel and Samuel L. Jackson, how could it be bad. I found my self laughing halfway into the movie, not just at the bad acting but at the fact i shelled out $29.99 for it. Am i the only one that felt this way, im curious what others think of it.

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katharsis · 03-24-2008, 12:41 AM

No, you're definitely not the only one!
Tried watching this with my wife about 2 months ago, after laughing for some time, we got kinda mad at it and she left about half way through. I finished watching it, hoping there would be some point to it all!
What a load of crap... I am glad this was only a rental.

If you still have the receipt try take it back and get a refund or at least store credit etc... that is if no one else on this forum might be interested.

owa · 03-24-2008, 12:48 AM

PQ was average, IMO (i.e. looked good in some scenes and so-so in others). As for the movie itself, it wasn't quite what I expected. I thought it was going to be along the lines of another Black Hawk Down type movie and it wasn't. It did show a little of the fighting but mostly dealt with the soldiers after they came back home. It could just be the way I took it but what I didn't like was that it seemed to imply that *every* (or a lot of them anyway) soldier that comes back will be majorly screwed up psychologically. I think it would have been better if it was more balanced, maybe having at least one character that was somewhat normal after returning.

Edit: Actually, just re-read your post and noticed that you saw it already. Sorry about that. I was answering as if you hadn't seen it yet and wanted to know if it was worth it or not.

supersix4 · 03-24-2008, 01:07 AM

lol I bought it at bestbuy 34 I think or 29 who knows I still havent opened it and based on what you guys have said doesnt look like I will anytime soon

martinstraka8282 · 03-24-2008, 01:17 AM

Worst movie I've ever bought on Blu Ray... Period! Oh and I own over 170 now.

jasoncarmony · 03-24-2008, 01:41 AM

Luckily, I rented this movie. I couldn't believe that I actually watched the whole movie. I rented it based on the actors involved, thinking that it might be interesting to watch. I was wrong.

broganreynik · 03-24-2008, 02:44 AM

I guess I'm in the minority when I say I actually liked this movie.

jw · 03-24-2008, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by broganreynik

I guess I'm in the minority when I say I actually liked this movie.

I liked it, gives you a feel of the hardships dealing with war can do to a person.

gr3y · 03-24-2008, 07:52 AM

its just a very slow war drama that never gives you that 'push' your waiting for.... i rented this movie.

kinda like 30 days of night for me

ManUtd · 03-24-2008, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasoncarmony

Luckily, I rented this movie. I couldn't believe that I actually watched the whole movie. I rented it based on the actors involved, thinking that it might be interesting to watch. I was wrong.

I made the same assumptions and like you I was wrong too.

Blu Falcon · 03-24-2008, 11:22 AM

Being a combat vet who served two tours in the sandbox, I can't stand this Hollywood crapalooza. I'll pass on Home of the Brave.

03-24-2008, 12:28 AM	#1
MovieFan242 Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:FL	"Home of the Brave" on Blu-ray Just curious what others thought of the movie Home of the Brave? I went by a wall mart employee's sugestion and being that it had Jessica Biel and Samuel L. Jackson, how could it be bad. I found my self laughing halfway into the movie, not just at the bad acting but at the fact i shelled out $29.99 for it. Am i the only one that felt this way, im curious what others think of it. _____________________________________ Samsung 50'' Slim DLP 1080p HDTV HL-T5076S Philips - 1000W 5.1-Ch. Home Theater System/Upconvert DVD/CD PS3 80 Gig Xbox 360 Elite (120 Gig) Blu-Rays - 55 Blu-Rays on Order - 6 DVD's - 725 DVD Boxed Tv Series Sets- 79

03-24-2008, 12:48 AM	#3
owa Blu-ray Knight Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 96	PQ was average, IMO (i.e. looked good in some scenes and so-so in others). As for the movie itself, it wasn't quite what I expected. I thought it was going to be along the lines of another Black Hawk Down type movie and it wasn't. It did show a little of the fighting but mostly dealt with the soldiers after they came back home. It could just be the way I took it but what I didn't like was that it seemed to imply that every (or a lot of them anyway) soldier that comes back will be majorly screwed up psychologically. I think it would have been better if it was more balanced, maybe having at least one character that was somewhat normal after returning. Edit: Actually, just re-read your post and noticed that you saw it already. Sorry about that. I was answering as if you hadn't seen it yet and wanted to know if it was worth it or not. Last edited by owa; 03-24-2008 at 01:08 AM.

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03-24-2008, 12:41 AM	#2
katharsis Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:SoCal Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:379 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	No, you're definitely not the only one! Tried watching this with my wife about 2 months ago, after laughing for some time, we got kinda mad at it and she left about half way through. I finished watching it, hoping there would be some point to it all! What a load of crap... I am glad this was only a rental. If you still have the receipt try take it back and get a refund or at least store credit etc... that is if no one else on this forum might be interested.

03-24-2008, 01:07 AM	#4
supersix4 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray collection:572 Blu-ray reviews: 53 Trading Score:3	lol I bought it at bestbuy 34 I think or 29 who knows I still havent opened it and based on what you guys have said doesnt look like I will anytime soon

03-24-2008, 01:17 AM	#5
martinstraka8282 Expert Member Member since:Jul 2007 4K collection:401 Blu-ray collection:1466 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:1	Worst movie I've ever bought on Blu Ray... Period! Oh and I own over 170 now.

03-24-2008, 01:41 AM	#6
jasoncarmony Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:33 Blu-ray collection:245 Trading Score:2	Luckily, I rented this movie. I couldn't believe that I actually watched the whole movie. I rented it based on the actors involved, thinking that it might be interesting to watch. I was wrong.

03-24-2008, 02:44 AM	#7
broganreynik Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Nebraska Home Theater Gallery:60 4K collection:124 Blu-ray collection:2113 DVD collection:111 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:46	I guess I'm in the minority when I say I actually liked this movie.

03-24-2008, 07:52 AM	#9
gr3y Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:California, USA Home Theater Gallery:28 4K collection:34 Blu-ray collection:1054 Blu-ray reviews:14 Trading Score:58	its just a very slow war drama that never gives you that 'push' your waiting for.... i rented this movie. kinda like 30 days of night for me

03-24-2008, 11:22 AM	#11
Blu Falcon Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:MD Blu-ray reviews: 9 Trading Score:1	Being a combat vet who served two tours in the sandbox, I can't stand this Hollywood crapalooza. I'll pass on Home of the Brave.

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