Red Planet or Mission to Mars? - Blu-ray Forum

wnicholas76 · 08-22-2008, 09:17 PM

I'm for Red Planet all the way! The reason: Val Kilmer and Carrie-Anne Moss! I hope Warner announces it for Blu-ray real soon! Mission to Mars was good for the performances of Gary Sinise and Tim Robbins, but like Paramount's "Deep Impact", it was geared mostly towards drama. Mission to Mars will be a big maybe for Blu-ray, but Red Planet will be a real no-brainer!

Downhere · 08-22-2008, 09:21 PM

I personally didn't care for either film, but Mission to Mars was horrible. Red Planet easily trumps it.

Deadset · 08-22-2008, 11:58 PM

Both are very average in my book. Both had HUGE potential to be great films, but if I had to pick, I'd say

Red Planet

nycomet · 08-23-2008, 12:17 AM

Both are schlockfests, but I'll gladly add them to my BD collection (I love Sci-Fi).

reginaroadie · 08-23-2008, 12:19 AM

I've never seen RED PLANET, but MISSION TO MARS was just awful.

Blu Titan · 08-23-2008, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by nycomet

Both are schlockfests, but I'll gladly add them to my BD collection (I love Sci-Fi).

Same here...not very good movies, but both are deserving of the Blu treatment.

My_Two_Cents · 08-23-2008, 01:26 AM

Agree that both were pretty awful, but I'd vote for a turd if it's up against anything with Tim Robbins in it!

jurassic_pork · 08-23-2008, 01:39 AM

Give me Sunshine any day over those two.........

Mike Z · 08-23-2008, 01:43 AM

I'm clearly in the minority here but I actually really enjoyed Mission to Mars. I know it's not a perfect film but I'm fascinated with the Cydonia region of Mars and I thought it was cool how they tackled that subject.

I've never seen Red Planet but I've heard it was good and the previous six posts make it sound at least a little interesting.

It's funny that this thread popped up because I was just talking about Mission to Mars not too long ago with a co-worker and I'd definitely pick it up on Blu.

owa · 08-23-2008, 02:00 AM

I liked both of them but didn't like the end of Mission to Mars all that much. So, I guess I'll go with Red Planet.

I'd like both on blu-ray though.

Col. Zombie · 08-23-2008, 02:10 AM

I had to select Red Planet. Red Planet was at least somewhat tolerable. Mission to Mars is one of the few movies I have ever started watching and then stopped before it was over. That movie sucked...bad.

CAB · 08-23-2008, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Col.Zombie

I had to select Red Planet. Red Planet was at least somewhat tolerable. Mission to Mars is one of the few movies I have ever started watching and then stopped before it was over. That movie sucked...bad.

Was I alone in wanting them all to die before the credits rolled?

red_5ive · 08-23-2008, 02:18 AM

What happened to:

Option C: What the he11 are you thinking?

Just kidding. If I had to pick I'd go with...

Option C: What the he11 are you thinking?

edit: ok, I voted for Red Planet.

CAB · 08-23-2008, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red_5ive

What happened to:

Option C: What the he11 are you thinking?

Just kidding. If I had to pick I'd go with...

Option C: What the he11 are you thinking?

edit: ok, I voted for Red Planet.

I'd watch this in HD just for the side-of-the-boob shot! Moss is (was) HOT!

red_5ive · 08-23-2008, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by CAB

I'd watch this in HD just for the side-of-the-boob shot! Moss is (was) HOT!

Actually, I do have the dvd.... and now that you said Moss, dang it, I think I'm going to have to watch this one again.

CAB · 08-23-2008, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by red_5ive

Actually, I do have the dvd.... and now that you said Moss, dang it, I think I'm going to have to watch this one again.

Yeah, spinning mine up now too. Damn it all!

AlaskaDon · 08-23-2008, 02:35 AM

I didn't care much for Mission to Mars, but would probably pick up Red Planet. Can I vote for Ghosts of Mars?

wnicholas76 · 08-23-2008, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CAB

Was I alone in wanting them all to die before the credits rolled?

LOL

Mr. Joshua · 08-23-2008, 03:15 AM

Red Planet, the picture should look stunning on blu-ray. I enjoyed the movie. I know I'm in the minority on this one... The graphics will look good on blu-ray...

ethanrom · 04-01-2009, 07:05 AM

I really hope they transfer Red Planet onto Blu-ray, loved the film, they made Mars totally believable and the special effects (the robot) were stellar. I own it on DVD and the image transfer is one of the best that format has to offer.

View Poll Results: Which Mars adventure should be released on Blu-ray first?
Red Planet (Warner Bros.)	40	51.95%
Mission to Mars (Disney/Buena Vista)	37	48.05%
Voters: 77. You may not vote on this poll

08-22-2008, 09:17 PM	#1
wnicholas76 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Memphis, TN (for now...) Home Theater Gallery:188 4K collection:495 Blu-ray collection:1068 Blu-ray reviews: 24 Trading Score:12	Red Planet or Mission to Mars? I'm for Red Planet all the way! The reason: Val Kilmer and Carrie-Anne Moss! I hope Warner announces it for Blu-ray real soon! Mission to Mars was good for the performances of Gary Sinise and Tim Robbins, but like Paramount's "Deep Impact", it was geared mostly towards drama. Mission to Mars will be a big maybe for Blu-ray, but Red Planet will be a real no-brainer!

08-23-2008, 02:18 AM	#13
red_5ive Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:The 'state' of Southern California Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:364 Blu-ray collection:996 DVD collection:4 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:1	What happened to: Option C: What the he11 are you thinking? Just kidding. If I had to pick I'd go with... Option C: What the he11 are you thinking? edit: ok, I voted for Red Planet. Last edited by red_5ive; 08-23-2008 at 02:19 AM. Reason: wardrobe malfunction

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08-22-2008, 09:21 PM	#2
Downhere Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Central Florida Blu-ray collection:444 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:8	I personally didn't care for either film, but Mission to Mars was horrible. Red Planet easily trumps it.

08-22-2008, 11:58 PM	#3
Deadset Man in the Box Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Home Theater Gallery:28 4K collection:247 Blu-ray collection:2478 DVD collection:214 iTunes collection:3 Prime collection:52 Blu-ray reviews: 14 Trading Score:34	Both are very average in my book. Both had HUGE potential to be great films, but if I had to pick, I'd say Red Planet

08-23-2008, 12:17 AM	#4
nycomet Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Long Island, NY, USA ; I enjoy watching 3D blu-rays; 41 Blufans steels so far Home Theater Gallery:11 Blu-ray collection:1344 DVD collection:55 Digital collection:246 Blu-ray reviews:40 Trading Score:343	Both are schlockfests, but I'll gladly add them to my BD collection (I love Sci-Fi).

08-23-2008, 12:19 AM	#5
reginaroadie Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 4K collection:171 Blu-ray collection:600 DVD collection:75	I've never seen RED PLANET, but MISSION TO MARS was just awful.

08-23-2008, 01:26 AM	#7
My_Two_Cents Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Wherever I may roam.... Home Theater Gallery:40 4K collection:35 Blu-ray collection:507 DVD collection:19 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:4	Agree that both were pretty awful, but I'd vote for a turd if it's up against anything with Tim Robbins in it!

08-23-2008, 01:39 AM	#8
jurassic_pork Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:240	Give me Sunshine any day over those two.........

08-23-2008, 01:43 AM	#9
Mike Z Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Virginia Beach Blu-ray collection:204	I'm clearly in the minority here but I actually really enjoyed Mission to Mars. I know it's not a perfect film but I'm fascinated with the Cydonia region of Mars and I thought it was cool how they tackled that subject. I've never seen Red Planet but I've heard it was good and the previous six posts make it sound at least a little interesting. It's funny that this thread popped up because I was just talking about Mission to Mars not too long ago with a co-worker and I'd definitely pick it up on Blu.

08-23-2008, 02:00 AM	#10
owa Blu-ray Knight Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 96	I liked both of them but didn't like the end of Mission to Mars all that much. So, I guess I'll go with Red Planet. I'd like both on blu-ray though.

08-23-2008, 02:10 AM	#11
Col. Zombie Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:I've gone into outer space to destroy another race. Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:51 Blu-ray collection:435	I had to select Red Planet. Red Planet was at least somewhat tolerable. Mission to Mars is one of the few movies I have ever started watching and then stopped before it was over. That movie sucked...bad.

08-23-2008, 02:35 AM	#17
AlaskaDon Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Tennessee Blu-ray collection:-	I didn't care much for Mission to Mars, but would probably pick up Red Planet. Can I vote for Ghosts of Mars?

08-23-2008, 03:15 AM	#19
Mr. Joshua Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2007 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:153	Red Planet, the picture should look stunning on blu-ray. I enjoyed the movie. I know I'm in the minority on this one... The graphics will look good on blu-ray...

04-01-2009, 07:05 AM	#20
ethanrom Member Member since:Apr 2007	I really hope they transfer Red Planet onto Blu-ray, loved the film, they made Mars totally believable and the special effects (the robot) were stellar. I own it on DVD and the image transfer is one of the best that format has to offer.

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