Who is buying "Batman The movie" on July 1st? - Blu-ray Forum

tron3 · 06-29-2008, 10:36 PM

This is the 1960's one with Adam West and Burtward. I picked this up on DVD a number of years ago as it was only 7 bucks. But do I now want to spend 28 bucks on the blu-ray version?

I mean, I am sure it will look great, but 28 bucks worth of great? Almost pointless as I have no current plans to buy all the batman movies on blu-ray. This one is significant because it is from my childhood.

Should I get it or will the Joker be on me? Great cover art though.

Thoughts? Feelings? Rants? Flying words like pow and zap?

deto · 06-29-2008, 10:41 PM

i'll be picking this up, probably not on day 1, but eventually. i loved this movie as a kid.

Blu Titan · 06-29-2008, 10:44 PM

I really want to buy it, and I know I will enjoy it, but I am not excited about paying $27.95 for this. As soon as I can get it for $20, I am in.

crobert0247 · 06-29-2008, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deto

i'll be picking this up, probably not on day 1, but eventually. i loved this movie as a kid.

Same for me and the series too! I'll get it on sale some time.

ItsGettingHotInEER · 06-29-2008, 10:46 PM

This movie interests me, I don't think it's a rush out and buy movie, but, one to have in your collection.

owa · 06-29-2008, 10:47 PM

I've got it already and I loved it. I watched the TV show as a kid but had never seen the movie until now. It was a lot of fun.

Drewza89 · 06-29-2008, 10:50 PM

I'm a big Batman fan, but $28 is way too much. Fox really needs to lower the prices on their catalog titles (say $19.99).

The special features sound interesting.

crobert0247 · 06-29-2008, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by owa

I've got it already and I loved it. I watched the TV show as a kid but had never seen the movie until now. It was a lot of fun.

I'm certainly gonna try to get it as early as possible. I'll probably order a studio master complete series(DVD) set sometime as well.

Blu Titan · 06-29-2008, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drewza89

I'm a big Batman fan, but $28 is way too much. Fox really needs to lower the prices on their catalog titles (say $19.99).

The special features sound interesting.

Just realized that this is a Fox title

That explains the unreasonable price.

Blu Titan · 06-29-2008, 11:15 PM

For anyone that is interested the lowest price I have found is $22 (free slow shipping) from Buy.com via Deep Discount.

Chris60119 · 06-29-2008, 11:20 PM

I'll wait for the 4.99 rack at Walmart. I have it on DVD and that will hold me over for a long time. I might be picking up the cartoons soon though.

Turnda643 · 06-29-2008, 11:30 PM

Same here. I will buy it when it falls under the $20 mark. The SD DVD I have will hold me over till then. Its not like I watch it often. In fact I've only watched it twice since buying it over a year ago. But then again, Lee Meriwether in latex via 1080p might be worth $28!!!

LOL

bhampton · 06-29-2008, 11:35 PM

I like the movie a lot.

I bought the DVD version uber cheap and played it several times already.

But,... It's just not the Blu Ray I'll be willing to spend ~$30 for. If I had too,.. For Your Eyes Only may get the full Fxck me fee known as retail or MSRP but not this particular Batman movie.

=Brian

owa · 06-29-2008, 11:42 PM

Just wanted to clarify my earlier comment so that I don't unintentionally mislead anyone.

I loved the movie and thought it was a lot of fun but from a PQ/SQ standpoint, it's not like 2001, Blade Runner or Patton where you go wow, I can't believe an older movie looks this good. I thought it looked good considering what it is (low-budget movie from the 60s) and I think it's well worth it for fans of the movie and/or the series. If you're on the fence though, rent it first or wait for a great sale (like some have already mentioned).

Teazle · 06-29-2008, 11:44 PM

Definitely. I reckon I'll be able to find it on one of the ongoing 2-for-$50 offers for catalogue titles.

OokieSpookie · 06-29-2008, 11:56 PM

I will grab it on sale in a week or so.
People love to ***** about Fox's prices but tend to forget that they are in pretty much every single Amazon and Best Buy sale for great prices.

mrgreed202 · 06-30-2008, 12:30 AM

yeah, i'll still wait till it gets under 20. i like this movie, but not for over 20, heck i still havent bought a blu over 20 yet, even my favorite movies.

GORT · 06-30-2008, 12:32 AM

I will pick it up sometime I love the old campy batman.

bajor27 · 06-30-2008, 12:36 AM

Love this movie. Will buy it eventually, but never for $27.95.

sleazypig · 06-30-2008, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tron3

This is the 1960's one with Adam West and Burtward. I picked this up on DVD a number of years ago as it was only 7 bucks. But do I now want to spend 28 bucks on the blu-ray version?

I mean, I am sure it will look great, but 28 bucks worth of great? Almost pointless as I have no current plans to buy all the batman movies on blu-ray. This one is significant because it is from my childhood.

Should I get it or will the Joker be on me? Great cover art though.

Thoughts? Feelings? Rants? Flying words like pow and zap?

I want this nugget of garbage as much as I want a Blu-ray copy of Batman and Robin. My first Blu-ray Batman movie will be the new one coming out.

06-29-2008, 10:36 PM	#1
tron3 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2004 Location:New Jersey Blu-ray reviews:3	Who is buying "Batman The movie" on July 1st? This is the 1960's one with Adam West and Burtward. I picked this up on DVD a number of years ago as it was only 7 bucks. But do I now want to spend 28 bucks on the blu-ray version? I mean, I am sure it will look great, but 28 bucks worth of great? Almost pointless as I have no current plans to buy all the batman movies on blu-ray. This one is significant because it is from my childhood. Should I get it or will the Joker be on me? Great cover art though. Thoughts? Feelings? Rants? Flying words like pow and zap? Last edited by tron3; 06-29-2008 at 10:38 PM.

06-29-2008, 10:46 PM	#5
ItsGettingHotInEER Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Baltimore, MD Home Theater Gallery:45 Blu-ray collection:95 Blu-ray reviews:23	I Might This movie interests me, I don't think it's a rush out and buy movie, but, one to have in your collection.

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06-29-2008, 10:41 PM	#2
deto Power Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Taos, NM 4K collection:390 Blu-ray collection:3914 DVD collection:196 MA collection:1327 Digital collection:1950 iTunes collection:1231 Prime collection:7 Trading Score:73	i'll be picking this up, probably not on day 1, but eventually. i loved this movie as a kid.

06-29-2008, 10:44 PM	#3
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	I really want to buy it, and I know I will enjoy it, but I am not excited about paying $27.95 for this. As soon as I can get it for $20, I am in.

06-29-2008, 10:47 PM	#6
owa Blu-ray Knight Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 96	I've got it already and I loved it. I watched the TV show as a kid but had never seen the movie until now. It was a lot of fun.

06-29-2008, 10:50 PM	#7
Drewza89 Special Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:3	I'm a big Batman fan, but $28 is way too much. Fox really needs to lower the prices on their catalog titles (say $19.99). The special features sound interesting.

06-29-2008, 11:15 PM	#10
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	For anyone that is interested the lowest price I have found is $22 (free slow shipping) from Buy.com via Deep Discount.

06-29-2008, 11:20 PM	#11
Chris60119 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:May 2008 Location:Savannah GA Blu-ray collection:850 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 35	I'll wait for the 4.99 rack at Walmart. I have it on DVD and that will hold me over for a long time. I might be picking up the cartoons soon though.

06-29-2008, 11:30 PM	#12
Turnda643 Special Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Victorville, CA Home Theater Gallery:50 4K collection:23 Blu-ray collection:773 Blu-ray reviews:2	Same here. I will buy it when it falls under the $20 mark. The SD DVD I have will hold me over till then. Its not like I watch it often. In fact I've only watched it twice since buying it over a year ago. But then again, Lee Meriwether in latex via 1080p might be worth $28!!! LOL

06-29-2008, 11:35 PM	#13
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:981 Blu-ray collection:2537 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	I like the movie a lot. I bought the DVD version uber cheap and played it several times already. But,... It's just not the Blu Ray I'll be willing to spend ~$30 for. If I had too,.. For Your Eyes Only may get the full Fxck me fee known as retail or MSRP but not this particular Batman movie. =Brian

06-29-2008, 11:42 PM	#14
owa Blu-ray Knight Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 96	Just wanted to clarify my earlier comment so that I don't unintentionally mislead anyone. I loved the movie and thought it was a lot of fun but from a PQ/SQ standpoint, it's not like 2001, Blade Runner or Patton where you go wow, I can't believe an older movie looks this good. I thought it looked good considering what it is (low-budget movie from the 60s) and I think it's well worth it for fans of the movie and/or the series. If you're on the fence though, rent it first or wait for a great sale (like some have already mentioned).

06-29-2008, 11:44 PM	#15
Teazle Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Canada Blu-ray reviews:1	Definitely. I reckon I'll be able to find it on one of the ongoing 2-for-$50 offers for catalogue titles.

06-29-2008, 11:56 PM	#16
OokieSpookie Banned Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:1	I will grab it on sale in a week or so. People love to ***** about Fox's prices but tend to forget that they are in pretty much every single Amazon and Best Buy sale for great prices.

06-30-2008, 12:30 AM	#17
mrgreed202 Senior Member Member since:Apr 2008 Blu-ray collection:138	yeah, i'll still wait till it gets under 20. i like this movie, but not for over 20, heck i still havent bought a blu over 20 yet, even my favorite movies.

06-30-2008, 12:32 AM	#18
GORT Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Reducing Your Planet To A Burned Out Cinder Blu-ray collection:295	I will pick it up sometime I love the old campy batman.

06-30-2008, 12:36 AM	#19
bajor27 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:BC, Canada Blu-ray collection:1031 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:5	Love this movie. Will buy it eventually, but never for $27.95.

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