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Posted: 21 Dec 2008, 22:35
by Markgway
Aw, shit! That's what I got Brad!!

Posted: 22 Dec 2008, 16:20
by bradavon
Posted: 23 Dec 2008, 20:11
by saltysam
Posted: 24 Dec 2008, 00:49
by Markgway
Better with Warner's Special Edition. The UK BD has no extras - right?
Posted: 24 Dec 2008, 11:45
by bradavon
It's time to enlist my favourite word

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Overrated, decent but overrated.
It's one of those films that on it's own merits it's very good but my word it's not as good as many people think. You'd think it was the second coming the amount some people go on about it.
Posted: 24 Dec 2008, 15:28
by Markgway
Not overrated as far as I'm concerned.
Posted: 25 Dec 2008, 22:11
by luckystars
I enjoyed it but couldn't believe what the fuss was about.
Cheesey as hall and just a bit of fun. 3.5/5 maximum.
Posted: 25 Dec 2008, 23:10
by bradavon
I wouldn't say it was cheesy but otherwise agreed.
Posted: 26 Dec 2008, 06:28
by Markgway
Yeah, but Luckystars thinks Rob-B-Hood is great.
Posted: 05 Jan 2009, 18:48
by saltysam
How The West Was Won 2-disc Blu-ray £9.99 delivered one week only
http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProductDet ... fa6a743c80
Posted: 05 Jan 2009, 19:06
by bradavon
Thanks Salty.
I presume you're being told about these via newsletter? Has your 2001 BD arrived yet? Mine despatched a few days after the offer but still hasn't arrived. I've not chased it yet.
Posted: 05 Jan 2009, 19:59
by saltysam
bradavon wrote:Thanks Salty.
I presume you're being told about these via newsletter? Has your 2001 BD arrived yet? Mine despatched a few days after the offer but still hasn't arrived. I've not chased it yet.
i didn't get 2001 Brad,not really my cup of tea

HMV can be hit and miss with their delivery times,Wanted BD recently took 8 days from despatch and Dark Knight only 3.factor in the new year and i'm sure it'll be with you soon

Posted: 05 Jan 2009, 20:57
by bradavon
I am factoring that in, it's cool. I was just wondering. That's why I've not chased it. Thanks btw.
Posted: 06 Jan 2009, 21:30
by saltysam
the latest hmv 2 blu-ray for £25. some decent titles including Fearless
http://hmv.com/hmvweb/specialOffers.do? ... tiaryID=-1
Posted: 07 Jan 2009, 01:19
by bradavon
Thanks Salty.
I'm unsure £12.50 each is a particularly great deal, probably a good though.
Looking elsewhere, Fearless is £13.99 and There will be Blood is £16.89. Making it a £5.88 saving or £2.94 per title. Tempting actually.
Posted: 07 Jan 2009, 17:16
by romerojpg
Use quidco and they are cheaper than £12.50 each, work out £11.60
Posted: 15 Jan 2009, 21:36
by bradavon
Posted: 16 Jan 2009, 19:46
by saltysam
Posted: 16 Jan 2009, 19:51
by bradavon
Tempting but I don't think it's quite a keeper. My 2001 still hasn't arrived. They should be sending me a replacement

. My Fearless and There will be Blood arrived today though.
Has Full Metal Jacket been £9.99? I hope not. I'd get that one too.
Posted: 16 Jan 2009, 19:55
by saltysam
i liked Clockwork Orange

Shining is the uk shorter version,many prefer it,i prefer the usa one.FMJ hasn't been in the sale yet.maybe next week.
Posted: 16 Jan 2009, 20:01
by bradavon
Cool, thanks. I own the USA Shining too. I picked it up in one of those old Amazon.com BOGOF sales.
I've seen both cuts and can never spot the difference

, which is weird as it's loader longer.
Posted: 16 Jan 2009, 20:14
by gasteropod
I went for the US cut as there's nothing about it that bores me or feels too long. I believe that most of the stuff cut out for the UK cut is scenes which take place outside of the hotel, giving it a more claustrophobic feel, but I've never bothered to check out that cut as I am happy with the original one

Posted: 16 Jan 2009, 21:55
by bradavon
gasteropod wrote:I went for the US cut as there's nothing about it that bores me or feels too long.
Me either.
Posted: 17 Jan 2009, 15:22
by Markgway
Kubrick cut the film himself after its premiere in the US.
I think the shorter version is his director's cut
But correct me if I'm wrong...
Posted: 17 Jan 2009, 15:43
by gasteropod
They're both director's cuts, he made it shorter because of the negative reception it was getting. Since I disagree with the initial negative reception, I opt for his original version, not the diluted trying-to-please one.