The Final Countdown: Good blind buy?
10-27-04, 08:09 AM
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The Final Countdown: Good blind buy?
Big sci-fi fan, however I've never seen this movie in it's entirety (just parts when I was little). The two disc of it always grabs my eye at Suncoast and Best Buy when I'm going through the sci-fi section but whenever I want to buy it, I always find something else more interesting.
Anyway, I wanted to rent the movie last night and finally see it, but Hollywood Video didn't have the DVD and I couldn't locate the VHS anywhere in the sci-fi section; even though the employee said it should be there.
On a related note, is the two disc set genuinely limited or, as is the case with other "limited" releases, is it just a marketing label? I assume it is but with the single disc not being labeled as limited, I wasn't sure.
Finally, what's the general opinion on the two disc set? Transfer quality and extras in particular.
Anyway, I wanted to rent the movie last night and finally see it, but Hollywood Video didn't have the DVD and I couldn't locate the VHS anywhere in the sci-fi section; even though the employee said it should be there.
On a related note, is the two disc set genuinely limited or, as is the case with other "limited" releases, is it just a marketing label? I assume it is but with the single disc not being labeled as limited, I wasn't sure.
Finally, what's the general opinion on the two disc set? Transfer quality and extras in particular.
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10-27-04, 08:32 AM
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I'm very happy with my purchase of this DVD. I bought it as a semi-blind buy as well, in that I'd seen parts of it but not the entire thing.
The 2-disc is limited in that they are numbered, so I assume that they didn't duplicate numbers or anything.
As far as the transfer and extras, the DVDTalk review pretty much hits the nail right on the head http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/read.php?ID=9839
I'd say go for it.
The 2-disc is limited in that they are numbered, so I assume that they didn't duplicate numbers or anything.
As far as the transfer and extras, the DVDTalk review pretty much hits the nail right on the head http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/read.php?ID=9839
I'd say go for it.
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10-27-04, 09:15 AM
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I saw it over the summer after reading about the new DVD release on The Digital Bits and found it to be a good popcorn flick. I'll probably only be picking up the 1 discer from CH.
10-27-04, 09:34 AM
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Great movie.
You should buy it.
It also makes for interesting discussion too, watch it with some firends and then have a discussion about time travel and if you would change the future if you had the opportunity.
You should buy it.
It also makes for interesting discussion too, watch it with some firends and then have a discussion about time travel and if you would change the future if you had the opportunity.
10-27-04, 09:45 AM
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I blind bought it, after only seeing parts on cable years ago.
It was ok, but it isn't one I'd watch again. I should have just rented it.
The extras are ok, but nothing you'd watch more than once.
I would have sold it, only the copy I got had the interior disc holders broken. So, even though it is "limited" it is probably worthless.
It was ok, but it isn't one I'd watch again. I should have just rented it.
The extras are ok, but nothing you'd watch more than once.
I would have sold it, only the copy I got had the interior disc holders broken. So, even though it is "limited" it is probably worthless.
10-27-04, 10:07 AM
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i had watched this movie countless times when it aired over cable many years ago simply becasue I had a real affinity for aircraft and aircraft carriers and the whole pearl harbor thing.
they really crafted an interesting scifi story around the whole thing for the period in which it was done -
Id recommend it easily
they really crafted an interesting scifi story around the whole thing for the period in which it was done -
Spoiler:
Id recommend it easily
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It's an excellent blind buy. It's a great film, looks wonderful on DVD and it has nearly infinite rewatchability. It's probably because it was filmed with the full cooperation of the Navy, on a real ship with real planes rather than a studio set, that help it stand up so well.
It's worth buying just for the dogfight scene between the jets and the Japanese Zeroes.
It gets my highest, fullest recommendation.
It's worth buying just for the dogfight scene between the jets and the Japanese Zeroes.
It gets my highest, fullest recommendation.
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10-27-04, 03:39 PM
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I saw it when i was younger and nabbed the 2disc edition when it was released, unsure about how the movie went as it had been years since i'd seen it.
Was happy watching it again, very "what if " kind of movie
Was happy watching it again, very "what if " kind of movie
10-28-04, 09:46 AM
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I've enjoyed this movie since the first time I saw it on TV years ago. Waited awhile for a decent copy to show up on DVD and now it's here.
I would recommend it highly.
I would recommend it highly.
10-28-04, 11:18 AM
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Originally posted by Shannon Nutt
The movie DOES show its age...it looks more like a made-for-TV flick now than a theatrical one. But it is a good story.
The movie DOES show its age...it looks more like a made-for-TV flick now than a theatrical one. But it is a good story.
10-28-04, 12:37 PM
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I agree with the aforementioned decent blind buy. I really enjoyed it, but it did show its age. I would look for it on sale or find a used copy unless you are sure. I think I could have gone with the cheaper version and been just as happy.
10-28-04, 01:08 PM
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One of my personal favorite purchases this year. Blue Underground should be commended for their excellent work with this release. I highly recommend it, especially given your stated tastes.
