Mission: Impossible - Special Collector's Edition (April 2006)

[mbw555]

Does anybody know if a collector's edition of Mission:Impossible is coming out? Because the original release dosen't have any bonus features except a trailer. I mean M:I-2 got a SE and that wasn't as good as the first one.

[cpgator]

I mean M:I-2 got a SE and that wasn't as good as the first one. :crap:

[BSTNFAN]

:crap:

I know he dissed MI:2 but, is it really possible to threadcrap your own thread.

[cpgator]

I know he dissed MI:2 but, is it really possible to threadcrap your own thread. And again, my humor fails to impress. :(

[Rammsteinfan]

With MI3 coming out in a few months... expect a 3 box set later next year. ;)

[Tarantino]

And again, my humor fails to impress. :(

Uh...yeah.

= J

[jackal]

SCE of Mission: Impossible is coming to R1 in April, according to Davis DVD (http://www.davisdvd.com/news/news.html).

[eau]

Great! I'm glad I helf off buying MI because it's letterboxed.

[Mr. Cinema]

Woo hoo!!!!!

I can finally get rid of that crappy non-anamorphic release. Hopefully this new version will be accompanied with a free ticket for M:I3.

[meritocracy]

Great to hear that an anamorphic release is finally forthcoming. Time to ditch my older disc.

[FantasticVSDoom]

:up: ... Nice to see. Dont really care about a 3 discer as I didnt like part 2, and not sure about 3 yet obviously, so an anamorphic version of the first is perfect. Another one on the list for this year.

[Dvdlovr24]

It's hard to believe that it's been over 7 years since I bought Mission Impossible on DVD. This version is long over do.

[Mr.Briggs]

I like the first 2 & will wait a few extra months for the inevitable box set. I never replaced 1 & 2 after Hurricane Charley as I decided to wait for MI3.

[Shazam]

O.M.F.G.

I sold my MI DVD about five years ago anticipating a new version back then.

Finally glad to see my patience has paid off :)

[TheMovieman]

Now I can add my old copy to the sell pile :)

[Dr. DVD]

I wonder if Paramount will be generous enough to include and M:I-3 ticket with this one?

[illennium]

I'll wait to see what extras are included. Chances are good that if it's released as a two-disc set with substantive extras, I'll buy it. Otherwise, I'll pass.

[gryffinmaster]

I'll wait to see what extras are included. Chances are good that if it's released as a two-disc set with substantive extras, I'll buy it. Otherwise, I'll pass.
More than likely, it will be a revamped double-dip release similar to the Mask of Zorro "Deluxe Edition" that came with the free movie ticket. However, if we get Anamorphic WS, then that's reason enough to ditch the old.

[illennium]

More than likely, it will be a revamped double-dip release similar to the Mask of Zorro "Deluxe Edition" that came with the free movie ticket. However, if we get Anamorphic WS, then that's reason enough to ditch the old.

I don't have the old disc, or a widescreen TV for that matter. I like the movie enough to support the studio by buying it, but only if they put some care into the release.

[MahatmaPetey]

And again, my humor fails to impress. :(

maybe you should stop having such a shitty sense of humor.
:crap:
ZING!

[fryinpan1]

Paramount did a nice job with the re-release of Top Gun and the Event Horizon SE looks good too, so I am sure this will be a worthy double dip.

[dvd-4-life]

Isn't the tv series(original)coming out about this time also?Still no official word.

[Dvdlovr24]

I would be happy with a new 16x9 transfer, DTS & the trailer for the movie. The old DVD didn't even have a trailer.

[Skoobooz]

I would be happy with a new 16x9 transfer, DTS & the trailer for the movie. The old DVD didn't even have a trailer.

Yes, and the new one probably won't, either.

[emachine12]

The current Mission: Impossible DVD does have the trailer plus a pan & scan version of the film.

[ericn101]

I loved both movies, but I'm not gonna expect much from Paramount on this. They have been making films for 95+ years, and only have a handfull of 2-disc special collectors editions? They will probably live up to thier reputation as the studio with the cheapest packaging and non existent special features. As for Paramount giving away free movie tickets--Dream on. I can't be the only one that feels that way? They really do have some great films and big stars, its almost like they diss themseleves with their cheap ass dvds.

[Mr. Cinema]

When I read comments about how bad and featureless Paramount dvds are, I think it's 1999. Every title they release now always has features and usually good audio and video. You can release a title as a 1-disc and it can still be a great dvd.

Some of their notable dvd titles:
Titanic: SE
Top Gun: SE
The Godfather Collection
The Adventures of Indiana Jones
Beverly Hill's Cop: SE
Deep Impact: SE
The Italian Job: SE
Tomb Raider: SE
The Longest Yard: SE
Forrest Gump: SE
Four Brothers: SE
Hustle and Flow: SE
Narc
Serpico
The Truman Show: SE
The Nutty Professor: SE
Tommy Boy: SE
Friday the 13th: Ultimate Edition
Star Trek 2-disc releases
War of the Worlds: SCE
the upcoming Ten Commandments: 3-Disc set

Yeah, they don't release 2-disc titles as frequently as Warner Bros. or Fox, but they usually don't force that many double dips either. I think they're consistent.

[tofferman]

I would be happy with simply an anamorphic enhancement. That fact alone qualifies a double dip to me. Extras are certainly welcomed, but are probably viewed like one time at best (by me at least). After MI3 comes out, and assuming it is a good flick, I wonder if Paramount would offer a box separately to house all three discs?

[RocShemp]

If it's anamorphic, I'll buy it.

[Spanky BananaPants]

I've been waiting for years to get an anamorphic transfer, so I'll double dip this one.

[Patrick Mirza]

http://www.davisdvd.com/images/covers_big/missionimpossible.jpg

[Mr. Cinema]

:banana:

Part 3 should do huge numbers as it kicks off the Summer season. Plus, Phillip Seymour Hoffman is the bad guy. :thumbsup:

[dx23]

From dvdactive.com:

Title: Mission Impossible
Starring: Tom Cruise
Released: 11th April 2006
SRP: Around $19.99

Further Details:
Paramount Home Entertainment has sent over artwork for a new collector's edition of Mission Impossible which stars Tom Cruise, Jon Voight, Ving Rhames and Emmanuelle Beart. The disc will be available to own from the 11th April, and should retail at around $19.99. I'm afraid we have no word on extra material for this one yet, but you can almost certainly expect a nice new anamorphic widescreen transfer. We'll bring you the full spec rundown shortly. For now though, here's the first look at the official package art:

http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/mission-impossible.html

[eau]

Nice cover art :up:

[Mr. Cinema]

Good retail price too. Hopefully someone will have it for around $12.99

[DonnachaOne]

Good stuff. I've held off on buying the initial release for so long! I almost didn't expect this.

[j_sutton]

Anyone else think it's funny that "TOM CRUISE!" is bigger than the film title? I'll be buying it regardless, but it made me chuckle...

"What movie is this, sister momma?"
"I dunno, but it's got that boy Tom Cruise in it! Wait, does this have them black bars on it?"

[Skoobooz]

Surprisingly nice cover art...really looking forward to the feature/spec listing. My guess: no commentary. I don't think Brian DePalma has ever done one (correct...?). But seeing as how it's Paramount, I'm expecting five to seven featurettes on various aspects of the film and no trailer. Still, anamorphic will be nice.

[Geofferson]

Well it's about time an SE of this be released. It's been way too long!

[LorenzoL]

That's a nice cover art! :up:

[DonnachaOne]

Anyone else think it's funny that "TOM CRUISE!" is bigger than the film title?
Never read a Robert Ludlum or Stephen King book?

[Bill Needle]

Glad to hear about this one. This is one of the first original wish list titles I skipped over when I decided not to buy any more letterboxed DVDs.

[Fincher Fan]

Anyone else think it's funny that "TOM CRUISE!" is bigger than the film title?

Of course it is, it's a vanity series for Cruise. Still, I liked the film and have been looking forward to a special edition for some time. Let's just hope it is special...

[Father Karras]

I'll be glad to finally retire my current non-anamorphic edition. For those that remember the promotion, this was one of my choices when the now defunct online company 800.com was running their 3 DVD's for $1 sale back in '99(?). For $.33, the DVD served me well for all these years but it is certainly due for an upgrade. I just hope that this new version includes DTS :fc:

[DVD Josh]

http://www.davisdvd.com/images/covers_big/missionimpossible.jpg

That's alotta Cruise!

[rfduncan]

Does Brian DePalma usually "do" SE DVDs?

[Mr. Cinema]

I'm wondering if Paramount will release a new version of Days of Thunder some time this year. Possibly to coincide with the dvd/hd-dvd/blu-ray release of MI3. I'm watching this on HBO now and just remembered this badly needs an anamorphic transfer. A kick ass DTS track too!

[gryffinmaster]

http://www.davisdvd.com/images/covers_big/missionimpossible.jpg
Sweet cover art. Definitely worth the double-dip, even if it is going to be a single-discer. :thumbsup:

[Snowball]

Does Amazon have this up for preorder yet? I can only find these:

Mission:Impossible Collector's Set
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000EQ5TSS

Mission Impossible II - 2 disc set
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000EQ5TSI

[Willh51]

So apparently the supposed bonus disc on part 2 is going to have the same extras as this special edition. That's good for me as I already have 2 and I will be purchasing the first film. Is this going to come with moviecash?

[jkzahn]

Surprising little information on this, given that it is less than 3 weeks away from release. On this post, someone mentioned 3 discs on MI-2:

http://forum.dvdtalk.com/showthread.php?t=455455&page=2&pp=25&highlight=mission+impossible

[Canadian Bacon]

Does Amazon have this up for preorder yet? I can only find these:

Mission:Impossible Collector's Set
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000EQ5TSS

Mission Impossible II - 2 disc set
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000EQ5TSI


ddd.com has it up for 13.67

http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemID=PRD004204

:up:

[Skoobooz]

And DVDTown already has a (rather uninformative about the disc itself) review up. It's very weird that Amazon doesn't have this up yet. Plus, the disc's contents sound bizarre (lots of Tom Cruise accepting awards? Seriously?).

[Patrick Mirza]

Back cover art (http://www.davisdvd.com/gallery/bin/backs.html) has been posted.

[ShagMan]

Back cover art (http://www.davisdvd.com/gallery/bin/backs.html) has been posted.

So, what's new on this release?

[Doughboy]

So, what's new on this release?

Looks like a bunch of featurettes and the teaser have been added to this release. M:I-2 doesn't look like it has anything new. Paramount didn't even add the trailers yet again.

[Patrick Mirza]

Originally Posted by ShagMan:
So, what's new on this release?

Um... if you're talking about the first film, how about a 16x9 transfer and a ton of new featurettes.

[Dvdlovr24]

I was really hoping that they would add a DTS track.

[crs]

Anyone know if the Special Collector's Set containing both M:I 1 & 2 is just the two seperate releases combined? Ie a cardboard box with the two keepcases. So if you buy the set, you get the same as if you buy them seperately?

[bunkaroo]

Anyone know if the Special Collector's Set containing both M:I 1 & 2 is just the two seperate releases combined? Ie a cardboard box with the two keepcases. So if you buy the set, you get the same as if you buy them seperately?

I have it, and that's exactly what it looks like. The UPC's are the same as the single disc releases listed at DVDEmpire.

[eau]

I have it, and that's exactly what it looks like. The UPC's are the same as the single disc releases listed at DVDEmpire.
And the second disc of both MI and MI:2 are identical?

[bunkaroo]

There is no second disc for MI. MI is a single disc; MI:2 is two discs...old disc is disc 1 and new extras are on disc 2. Funny thing is the runtime for disc 2 is stated as 21 minutes. But I guess not pressing a new disc makes it cheaper than trying to squeeze that additional 21 minutes onto a previous set master.

For a 14.95 list that's not too bad anyway.

[eau]

There is no second disc for MI. MI is a single disc; MI:2 is two discs...old disc is disc 1 and new extras are on disc 2. Funny thing is the runtime for disc 2 is stated as 21 minutes. But I guess not pressing a new disc makes it cheaper than trying to squeeze that additional 21 minutes onto a previous set master.

For a 14.95 list that's not too bad anyway.
$14.95 for both MI & MI:2?

[bunkaroo]

Nope 19.95 for MI 1 separately. I guess they want to cover the cost of the new disc. The list of the 2-pack is 26.95, so basically it's $8 less for the 2-pack. I would guess the 2 pack will be sold on release week for about $18-$20. MI 1 will probably be about $13 and MI 2 $10.

[Dvdlovr24]

Are the cases in the two pack the regular cases or slim cases?

[Kocheese99]

snagged mine from our distributor today for under $17. Its regualar cases but you do get the free ticket to MI3.

[Filmmaker]

PLEASE HELP! My purchase tomorrow depends on the following information! Does the Special Collector's Edition of MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE feature the "Big Game Launch TV Spot for M:I 3"? I know this is on the 2-disc for M:I 2, but I need to know if it can also be found on the new DVD for the first film.

[scott1598]

There is no second disc for MI. MI is a single disc; MI:2 is two discs...old disc is disc 1 and new extras are on disc 2. Funny thing is the runtime for disc 2 is stated as 21 minutes. But I guess not pressing a new disc makes it cheaper than trying to squeeze that additional 21 minutes onto a previous set master.

For a 14.95 list that's not too bad anyway.
i thought MI:2 was 1-disc as well?

[Filmmaker]

i thought MI:2 was 1-disc as well?


No, M:I 2 is now a 2-disc set.

[MrStayPuft]

I guess I'm still a bit confused from these posts. So the MI 1 in the box set will be a new, anamorphic transfer? And the MI 2 in the box set is the old disc from the older release, but that it's still anamorphic, correct? I really don't care too much about the extras, but I just got a widescreen tv so I definately need MI 1 to be anamorphic. Thanks

[Mr.Briggs]

MI is now anamorphic (wasn't last time) & the rerelease of MI2 is anamorphic (as it was before on an identical disc + a bonus disc in the collectors set).

[Tarantino]

PLEASE HELP! My purchase tomorrow depends on the following information! Does the Special Collector's Edition of MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE feature the "Big Game Launch TV Spot for M:I 3"? I know this is on the 2-disc for M:I 2, but I need to know if it can also be found on the new DVD for the first film.

No, it's not.

= J

[jdslater1]

Bit annoying that M:I has a slipcase and the second one doesn't!

[Filmmaker]

No, it's not.

= J

You are the coolest man on the planet right now! I hereby decree April 11th to be "Tarantino Day"! Thanks a million, man. That one extra just tipped the scale between buying M:I 1 by itself and going with the M: 1/M:I 2 Collector's Boxed Set.

[weldon]

snagged mine from our distributor today for under $17. Its regualar cases but you do get the free ticket to MI3.
Is the free ticket only in the collector's set?

[lateforwork]

I really wish they made a reg. DVD price and a nicel special edition, it is gooood! hahah

[Mr. Cinema]

Is the free ticket only in the collector's set?
The ticket is supposed to be available in the single disc M:I as well.

[gryffinmaster]

Has anyone picked this up and had the chance to watch the new transfer?

[scott1598]

this only comes with the 2 movies, 3 total discs, no separate bonus disc, right?

[flix1]

this only comes with the 2 movies, 3 total discs, no separate bonus disc, right?
This is true for the Collector's Set that contains both movies.

[scott1598]

but there's no bonus with just M:I-1 CE, right?

[flix1]

but there's no bonus with just M:I-1 CE, right?
Here is the scoop, as I just bought M:I-1 CE ...

Separately:
M:I-1 CE (including ticket) = 1 Disc
M:I-2 = 2 Discs

M:I Collector's Set = M:I-1 CE + M:I-2 = 3 Discs (basically, you include a cardboard sleeve that holds both of the individual releases)

As far as I can tell, there is no "Bonus Disc". There is only the 2nd disc in the M:I-2 set.

[scott1598]

thanks flix!

[Filmmaker]

Well, after all the research I've done on this title, I still got screwed in the end. I purchased the 3-disc boxed set (though I found out Tarantino was--I'm sure unintentionally--wrong about the Super Bowl TV spot for M:I 3, which is on the MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE: Special Collector's Edition as an Easter egg) because I couldn't resist the pretty box and can net back the $4 investment in rebuying M:I 2 by selling off my original; however, I neglected to realize that only boxes marked for the free M:I 3 movie ticket feature it, so no ticket for me! :mad: This release has become more trouble than it was worth, but oh well, it's over (for better or for worse) now. BUYERS BEWARE!!! Whether you're buying a single title or both in the box, look for the free ticket sticker on the outer case!!!

[scott1598]

Well, after all the research I've done on this title, I still got screwed in the end. I purchased the 3-disc boxed set (though I found out Tarantino was--I'm sure unintentionally--wrong about the Super Bowl TV spot for M:I 3, which is on the MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE: Special Collector's Edition as an Easter egg) because I couldn't resist the pretty box and can net back the $4 investment in rebuying M:I 2 by selling off my original; however, I neglected to realize that only boxes marked for the free M:I 3 movie ticket feature it, so no ticket for me! :mad: This release has become more trouble than it was worth, but oh well, it's over (for better or for worse) now. BUYERS BEWARE!!! Whether you're buying a single title or both in the box, look for the free ticket sticker on the outer case!!!
why can't you return it? even opened, you should be able to exchange for exact same with ticket.

[Zodo]

I picked the M:I collectors edition up today. The extras are pretty much worthless. There's maybe 10min of actual substance.

Haven't checked out the transfer yet, but I'm just glad it has an anamorphic transfer this time. Free ticket is nice too.

[Filmmaker]

why can't you return it? even opened, you should be able to exchange for exact same with ticket.

I'm sure I could but I guess I have a bit of an ethical problem with sticking it to Best Buy and Paramount because I wasn't paying 100% attention. Caveat emptor, right? I screwed up but I've come across so many ridiculous deals in my 8 year DVD buying career, I can afford to take a "once in a blue moon" hit like this...

[scott1598]

I'm sure I could but I guess I have a bit of an ethical problem with sticking it to Best Buy and Paramount because I wasn't paying 100% attention. Caveat emptor, right? I screwed up but I've come across so many ridiculous deals in my 8 year DVD buying career, I can afford to take a "once in a blue moon" hit like this...
that doesn't make a whole lotta sense. you as anyone are entitled to the free ticket. ads for it are posted everywhere. you paid 17.99 for two movies and could have paid the same for the two movies and a free ticket to what i believe you will see in M:I-3. now you pay 17.99 + tax + 10.00. that doesn't make sense to short change yourself when everyone else makes out and couldn't be any less sticking it to BB or Paramount when it is there offer.

[Cardiac161]

I picked the M:I collectors edition up today. The extras are pretty much worthless. There's maybe 10min of actual substance.


No EFFING kidding!!! Two or three of the extras are video montages of Tom Cruise's past films and it's nothing but an ego-time warp in regards to the variety of scenes he has done.

[Sweet Baby James]

I'm sure I could but I guess I have a bit of an ethical problem with sticking it to Best Buy and Paramount because I wasn't paying 100% attention. Caveat emptor, right? I screwed up but I've come across so many ridiculous deals in my 8 year DVD buying career, I can afford to take a "once in a blue moon" hit like this...
Good Lord, if you consider this to be an ethical problem, you should stay very far away from the DVD Clubs forum(where we will all rot in Hell for our sins against Columbia House).-wink-

[AnonomusBob15]

Two montages and two acceptance speeches as extras! The 2nd disc for MI-2 is all on MI!

These are horrible releases in terms of extras, I am really not happy about this. By far the worst "Special Edition" ever.

[Mr. Cinema]

I've waited years for an anamorphic Mission: Impossible dvd and it's finally here. That's all that matters to me.

[Filmmaker]

that doesn't make a whole lotta sense. you as anyone are entitled to the free ticket. ads for it are posted everywhere. you paid 17.99 for two movies and could have paid the same for the two movies and a free ticket to what i believe you will see in M:I-3. now you pay 17.99 + tax + 10.00. that doesn't make sense to short change yourself when everyone else makes out and couldn't be any less sticking it to BB or Paramount when it is there offer.

I may have been entitled to the ticket, but I'm the one who failed to pay attention and get a set with the "Free Ticket" sticker on it. This isn't a case where my set said it came with a ticket and didn't; it was never marked for a free ticket in the first place, so I'm the one who screwed up. Doesn't anyone have a sense of personal accountability in this day and age?

[dude_dan]

Sorry if this has been asked but, is the audio track measurably better than the old release?

[rexinnih]

Good price and a free movie ticket. Picked mine up yesterday.

[thelwig14]

I've waited years for an anamorphic Mission: Impossible dvd and it's finally here. That's all that matters to me.


This was my only concern. Can't wait to watch the movie in all its glory again.

[matome]

I've waited years for an anamorphic Mission: Impossible dvd and it's finally here. That's all that matters to me.

:up: I was about to bite the bullet and pick up the non-anamorphic disc on the cheap a few months ago, but decided to wait to see if there would be a re-release to tie-in with MI-3.

[Filmmaker]

Sorry if this has been asked but, is the audio track measurably better than the old release?

A person at the HTF compared both DVDs and the LD; he said the new DVD blows the old DVD's audio away easily and, when equalized for volume, packs exactly the same punch as the LD's legendary track.

[scott1598]

I may have been entitled to the ticket, but I'm the one who failed to pay attention and get a set with the "Free Ticket" sticker on it. This isn't a case where my set said it came with a ticket and didn't; it was never marked for a free ticket in the first place, so I'm the one who screwed up. Doesn't anyone have a sense of personal accountability in this day and age?
with that type of mentality you are sure to lose out on what is rightfully yours.

[grassmonk]

I may have been entitled to the ticket, but I'm the one who failed to pay attention and get a set with the "Free Ticket" sticker on it. This isn't a case where my set said it came with a ticket and didn't; it was never marked for a free ticket in the first place, so I'm the one who screwed up. Doesn't anyone have a sense of personal accountability in this day and age?

with that type of mentality you are sure to lose out on what is rightfully yours.

I, for one, applaud his "type of mentality." I wish more people thought (and acted) the same way.

[Filmmaker]

Thanks, grassmonk--there's hope for the world yet.

[Bleddyn Williams]

<i>Mod note: Removed uncalled for comment</i>

[ShagMan]

I, for one, applaud his "type of mentality." I wish more people thought (and acted) the same way.

Co-sign!

[Mr. Cinema]

I looked at the ad online and it says $12 Bonus Movie Cash "included on-pack to see Mission: Impossible 3 in theaters 5/5/06. Minimum 12 per store.

So technically, that doesn't say "specially marked discs". So if you read it that way and walk into the store and pick out the title that directly relates to this, M:I SE, and there's no ticket, I think you have a legimate reason to want to swap for one that does contain a ticket.

[Filmmaker]

I looked at the ad online and it says $12 Bonus Movie Cash "included on-pack to see Mission: Impossible 3 in theaters 5/5/06. Minimum 12 per store.

So technically, that doesn't say "specially marked discs". So if you read it that way and walk into the store and pick out the title that directly relates to this, M:I SE, and there's no ticket, I think you have a legimate reason to want to swap for one that does contain a ticket.

You're splitting hairs, and an easy counter argument can be made that the term "on-pack" refers to the notification sticker, since the actual ticket isn't on the pack but inside one of the DVD's cases...

[fumanstan]

In all fairness, the effort it may take to go back to the store and wait for an exchange may not be equal to the 10 dollars or whatever it would cost for Filmmaker to just purchase a ticket when the movie is released.

I can't believe this is even an argument :p

[Josh H]

I can't believe people are arguing this anyway. I've never seen any bonus that wasn't somehow marked on the packaging (or visible as it was just attached.).

At any rate, I got mine with movie ticket at target today. Great deal for $12.99 when a matinee show around here is $7 and a night show $9.50.

[DJariya]

I chose to only get Mission Impossible instead of the 2-movie box set. I closely looked at the special features on MI:2 and there seems to be nothing on that "bonus" disc that justifies a re-purchase. Someone mentioned that Disc 1 is the same as the original release and Disc 2 is about 21 minutes worth of material. The box made it appear like it's 21 minutes of promotional fluff and nothing new to add about the movie. Has anyone checked out MI:2 disc 2 yet?

[Filmmaker]

DJariya, if you bought the new version of M:I 1 then you have everything--EVERYTHING--featured on the 2nd disc for M:I 2.

[InnocentBlood]

DJariya, if you bought the new version of M:I 1 then you have everything--EVERYTHING--featured on the 2nd disc for M:I 2.

really?! wow... i was gonna sell off BOTH my original versions of MI 1 & 2 so that i can get the boxed set of the re-release featuring both movies.

in this case, i'll just sell off MI 1 and get the re-release and hang on to my original release of MI2 :)

[DJariya]

DJariya, if you bought the new version of M:I 1 then you have everything--EVERYTHING--featured on the 2nd disc for M:I 2.

That's what I was thinking when I read the bonus disc features on MI:2. They appeared identical to the material on MI: 1. Anyways, I bought the new MI:1 at Best Buy for 12.99 minus a 5 dollar reward zone coupon. So I only ended up paying 8.65 after tax for it. Glad I didn't buy the box set for the unneccessary re-purchase of MI:2. Thanks for the input Filmmaker.

[Filmmaker]

No problem...just remember the Super Bowl TV spot for M:I 3 advertised openly on the bonus DVD for M:I 2 is found as an Easter egg on M:I 1 (lest anyone think I was in error for using the word "everything").

[mrsnickers]

Watched Mission Impossible last night and was not impressed at all with the Video or Audio. Audio was so-so, no better than the first release in my opinion, kept checking my sub to see if it was on! Had to soften the picture a bit on my 50 inch plasma to get a pleasing image. Anyone else dissapointed?

[scott1598]

DJariya, if you bought the new version of M:I 1 then you have everything--EVERYTHING--featured on the 2nd disc for M:I 2.
i don't understand...the specs for new MI 1 are:
Featurettes:
- Mission: Remarkable – 40 Years Of Creating The Impossible" (11.25)
- Mission: Explosive Exploits (5.08)
- Mission: International Spy Museum (6.30)
- Mission: Spies Among Us (8.40)
- Mission: Catching the Train (2.38)
"Agent Dossiers" - biographies for 7 of the movie’s characters
"Excellence In Film: Cruise" - compilation of clips (9.13)
"Acceptance Speech For BAFTA/LA’s Stanley Kubrick Britannia Award For Excellence In Film" - video clip (3.19)
"Generation: Cruise" - excellence in film montage (3.32)
"Acceptance Speech For MTV’s Generation Award" - video clip (3.41)
Trailers:
- Teaser Trailer
- Theatrical Trailer
- M:I:III Teaser Trailer
- 9 TV Spots


the specs for MI 2 are:

Behind The Mission" featurette (13:52)
"Mission Incredible" featurette (4:58)
"Impossible Shots" featurette (34:07)
Music Video:
- Metallica "I Disappear" (4:22)
Alternate Title Sequence (0:35)
Mission Improbable (MTV Movie Awards Parody) (6:21)

they seem to be entirely different featurettes with different running times. what gives?

[Filmmaker]

Scott, the M:I 2 specs you are listing are on disc one and, yes, are unique to M:I 2, but they are identical to the original 1-disc release of M:I 2 from 5 years ago. The Tom Cruise tribute montages and M:I 3 trailers and TV spots found on the newly created bonus DVD for M:I 2 are what is replicated in full on the new M:I 1 disc. Is everyone square on this yet? There is nothing on the new M:I 2's 2nd disc that isn't found on the new M:I 1 disc and there is nothing on the new M:I 2's 1st disc that isn't found on the original single-disc release of M:I 2 from 5 years ago.

[scott1598]

Scott, the M:I 2 specs you are listing are on disc one and, yes, are unique to M:I 2, but they are identical to the original 1-disc release of M:I 2 from 5 years ago. The Tom Cruise tribute montages and M:I 3 trailers and TV spots found on the newly created bonus DVD for M:I 2 are what is replicated in full on the new M:I 1 disc. Is everyone square on this yet? There is nothing on the new M:I 2's 2nd disc that isn't found on the new M:I 1 disc and there is nothing on the new M:I 2's 1st disc that isn't found on the original single-disc release of M:I 2 from 5 years ago.
ahhh...i think i got it. but why would they replicate the exact same features on the 2nd disc of M:I-2 that is on M:1-1....unless this new M:I-2 just came out tuesday as well and is there in case someone doesn't want to buy the new M:I-1, so they don't misss out on any new features created for the new M:I-1??
this rationale would suggest buyer: owns old M:I-1 and doesn't want to upgrade and buys new M:I-2 for the upgrade of bonus.

[gryffinmaster]

-popcorn-

Sooo ... if the transfer/audio/video is the same regarding MI2, then the double-dip isn't worth it for 2, but worth it for M:I1 to get those features. :up: Mmmkay.

[Filmmaker]

ahhh...i think i got it. but why would they replicate the exact same features on the 2nd disc of M:I-2 that is on M:1-1....unless this new M:I-2 just came out tuesday as well...

It did...

...and is there in case someone doesn't want to buy the new M:I-1, so they don't misss out on any new features created for the new M:I-1??
this rationale would suggest buyer: owns old M:I-1 and doesn't want to upgrade and buys new M:I-2 for the upgrade of bonus.

And there you go!

[phatboy]

since the inveitable box set will come out with the 3rd movie do you guys htink it's worth buying the 2 disc to get the ticket or wait for the complete set?

[nemein]

since the inveitable box set will come out with the 3rd movie do you guys htink it's worth buying the 2 disc to get the ticket or wait for the complete set?

I was going to buy it but the above thought occured to me as well so at this point I'm going to wait.

[DJariya]

I personally think getting MI:1 was worth it for the movie ticket. Like I said, I passed on the bix set since I already own MI:2. If you don't already have the 1st 2 movies, then I guess waiting until the fall for the trilogy box set couldn't hurt.

[phatboy]

well I just sold both of mine on here so I guess it's off to the store

[dvd_luver]

since the inveitable box set will come out with the 3rd movie do you guys htink it's worth buying the 2 disc to get the ticket or wait for the complete set?

Yeah, it's worth it, that will come out in a few months and could be even more expensive in price than let's say $17 dollars or so. You could always buy MI:3 seperately and hunt down a spare collectors box someplace online. I seriously doubt Paramount will do anything but make the three movies available in a new collectors box.

[Mr. Cinema]

This movie ticket for M:I 3 has got to have the fastest expiration date. The movie opens on 5/5 and the ticket expires on 5/14.

[gryffinmaster]

This movie ticket for M:I 3 has got to have the fastest expiration date. The movie opens on 5/5 and the ticket expires on 5/14.
The Kong tickets only had 10 days as well, IIRC.

[Mr. Cinema]

It was a bit longer. The movie opened 12/14 and the ticket expired 1/1/06

[Novasonic]

Was anyone else severely disappointed with the new special features for MI1? I mean omg. How big is Tom Cruise's ego? If it isn't bad enough that every movie of him has cover art that's just a big blowup of his face. Now this. If you watch that tribute montage, you'd think the guy died or something.

[Filmmaker]

If you watch that tribute montage, you'd think the guy died or something.

Well, the Tom Cruise we all used to love (pre-spring of 2005) kind of has...

[Willh51]

Was anyone else severely disappointed with the new special features for MI1? I mean omg. How big is Tom Cruise's ego? If it isn't bad enough that every movie of him has cover art that's just a big blowup of his face. Now this. If you watch that tribute montage, you'd think the guy died or something.

I thought the same thing, it was like a tribute thing at the Oscars for an actor who died. I am fully pleased with the picture, sound, and free ticket and it was worth $12.99. The features, for the most part, were filler. I was excited about the featurette on the train scene, but it turned out to be three minutes of nothing.

[Novasonic]

Yeah, the main reason i got it was for the anamorphic transfer and the movie ticket. The cool foil slipcover didn't hurt either. Either way this dvd is way better than the first release.

[flix1]

-popcorn-

Sooo ... if the transfer/audio/video is the same regarding MI2, then the double-dip isn't worth it for 2, but worth it for M:I1 to get those features. :up: Mmmkay.
That had been my plan as well ... but when I found out that I could either pay $12.34 at Walmart for M:I1 or $12.99 for Both new releases at Circuit City, I figured go for both.

I should be able to get at least $1 for my original MI2, therefore doing better than breaking even.

[Drexl]

That had been my plan as well ... but when I found out that I could either pay $12.34 at Walmart for M:I1 or $12.99 for Both new releases at Circuit City, I figured go for both.

Are you saying CC had the box for $12.99? I know there have been times when the ad was confusing to people so they changed the price, but the ad didn't look confusing at all to me.

I went ahead and got the tupac because it was just $4-5 more. I don't think I liked the sequel that much, but I'll give it another shot. If I don't like it this time, it's no big deal.

[Skoobooz]

Picture and sound were quite good. I hadn't seen this film since probably '97 (on video), and hadn't seen it in widescreen since the theater, so it was fun to re-visit. As for special features, yeah, they were pretty bad (though the information about actual spies was interesting). It was sort of fun to see the "tribute montages" (the virtual exclusion of Legend was funny), but otherwise, poor special features. This was certainly one of the more hollow/"selling you the film you already bought" special editions I've seen in a while.

[flix1]

Are you saying CC had the box for $12.99? I know there have been times when the ad was confusing to people so they changed the price, but the ad didn't look confusing at all to me.
Yes. All through last week, CC had the Box Set for $12.99 on their website. If you went to purchase it in store, and they told you the price was $17 or $18, all you had to do was mention that it was $12.99 on the CC website. They would check the price and adjust it for you.

There is a thread in the Bargain's forum discussing this:
Circuit City - Mission Impossible Collector's Set (http://forum.dvdtalk.com/showthread.php?t=461904)