Sorry... this deal is dead now. I can't figure out how to edit the thread title.
I found this at walmart.com, which is the same deal as Buy.com offered a few months ago (which didn't go through for a lot of people). It comes out to $47 or so after tax and shipping.
Reviews of the set aren't great on Amazon (as it doesn't have the individual boxes, and it consists of only Disc 1's of the few 2-Disc sets), but for 14 movies (actually 13, and a bonus disc), it should be worth a look.
Thanks for your time.
Mr. Plow
03-01-06, 12:48 PM
Thanks, I ordered one now. Great deal.
joekun
03-01-06, 01:44 PM
I would go for this, but I believe "Born on the Fouth of July" and "The Doors" are still non-anamorphic. I'm still waiting for remastered versions. Still a great deal though
kit
03-01-06, 07:28 PM
Great deal, thanks.
kit
phatboy
03-01-06, 08:26 PM
I would go for this, but I believe "Born on the Fouth of July" and "The Doors" are still non-anamorphic. I'm still waiting for remastered versions. Still a great deal though
does that mean the version of born on the 4th of july isn't that was recently re-releaesd isn't the ones in the box set?
overall do most of you think it's worth buying ? it seemes like for 14 discs it's a steal. I'm also assuming jfk, and others that are releavant are all the se 2 discs?
Kal Varnsen
03-01-06, 08:49 PM
I'm also assuming jfk, and others that are releavant are all the se 2 discs?
No, only the 1st discs are included.
namlook
03-02-06, 01:01 AM
With shipping and tax that's only $3.35 per DVD. Great deal.
uh-oh...
"Run Time (in minutes): 0 minutes"
:lol:
No wonder it's so inexpensive.
Darkerknight_sc
03-02-06, 01:48 AM
I was trying to talk myself out of buying this but when I lucked out on the 6 Ft UNder I had this alreay sitting in my cart and decided to go heck with it
Eric D.
03-02-06, 01:59 AM
Which films have the 2nd disc missing aside from JFK and Any Given Sunday in this set?
mbs
03-02-06, 02:07 AM
great deal, was a no brainer for me. thanks!
AnonomusBob15
03-02-06, 03:11 AM
I ordered it. I'm still kind of iffy about it, but that price was insane.
I don't understand the shipping policy though. Est. arrival is next Monday 6th or like April 17th.
????
joekun
03-02-06, 05:19 AM
does that mean the version of born on the 4th of july isn't that was recently re-releaesd isn't the ones in the box set?
AFAIK every version of BoTFoJ and The Doors have been non-anamorphic. This set was released in November '04 to coincide with the theatrical release of "Alexander". Here's an exerpt from the review on DVDTalk:
Salvador, Platoon, Wall Street, Talk Radio, Natural Born Killers, and U-Turn (which also has a fullframe version included on the same disc) are all presented in 1.85.1 anamorphic widescreen, while Born On The Fourth Of July, The Doors, JFK, Heaven & Earth, Nixon, and Any Given Sunday are presented in 2.40.1 anamorphic widescreen (except for Born On The Fourth Of July, Nixon and The Doors which aren't anamorphic). The shorts and documentaries in the extra features section are all presented fullframe, 1.33.1 format.
sotra
03-02-06, 07:25 AM
Which films have the 2nd disc missing aside from JFK and Any Given Sunday in this set?
AFAIK The Doors and Nixon.
mbs
03-02-06, 04:59 PM
I just got a shipping confirmation. Thanks again, OP.
AnonomusBob15
03-02-06, 05:11 PM
So did I. I paid extra for the fast shipping, so hopefully it will arrive soon.
Eric D.
03-02-06, 05:17 PM
AFAIK The Doors and Nixon.Cheers!
aeron
03-02-06, 05:57 PM
Thanks, Chalkster...Awesome! I'd been wanting to buy Platoon and Any Given Sunday anyway...and maybe Heaven + Earth. This isn't much more than the cost of those three, so I jumped at it!
D.Pham00
03-02-06, 07:08 PM
i ordered one. this is too good to pass up (for the price).
conscience
03-02-06, 09:57 PM
I ordered one. Hopefully it goes through. Don't really care about the second discs missing deals and all that.
Great movies all around.
Thanks OP.
Knives
03-02-06, 10:37 PM
It equals about 3-4 dollars a disk, that's a great deal!
phatboy
03-02-06, 10:47 PM
well, i finally fell off the boat & picked it up...hell it's only 3-4 bucks a disc, not a bad deal
Alien Redrum
03-02-06, 11:30 PM
damn good deal. :up:
jpdude
03-03-06, 02:57 AM
i ordered 2, one for me, one for eBay
kenbenobi
03-03-06, 09:33 AM
Even though I owned a few of those titles already, I couldn't pass up this price. Great deal! How much did buy.com mis-price this for a month or two ago?
Thanks, Chalkster. Your first post was a good one!
cdollaz
03-03-06, 09:41 AM
Is the price the same in-store?
kenbenobi
03-03-06, 09:49 AM
Is the price the same in-store?
It might be, but I highly doubt you'll find this in-store...
RevKarl
03-03-06, 07:10 PM
Even though I owned a few of those titles already, I couldn't pass up this price. Great deal! How much did buy.com mis-price this for a month or two ago?It was $42.38, but it doesn't sound like anyone who ordered it received a set...and, as the BUY.com link kept changing, it was never quite clear which of the three Oliver Stone box sets it was anyway.
I just got home and got mine today! Thanks again, OP! Great deal.
Looks like the set totally disappeared from Walmart's site.
ThatGuamGuy
03-05-06, 01:15 AM
Doesn't look like anybody's pointed this out yet - 'Natural Born Killers' is the significantly inferior R-rated theatrical cut ...
'JFK', 'Nixon', and 'Any Given Sunday' are all director's cuts, but NBK -- which needs it the most -- is theatrical.
If anybody wants to sell off disc 14 [the documentary disc with 'Looking For Fidel' and 'Persona non Grata'], drop me a line; I have too many of the Stone discs to buy the box just for it, but I am interested...
jackson walker
03-05-06, 08:51 AM
I would have bought this set, but I already own "The Oliver Stone Collection", and Nixon is the only film I would want. I remember getting this on some sort of great deal a while back, too. This set seems to have the two-disc versions of JFK, The Doors and Any Given Sunday as well. I wonder why that is?
Nick Danger
03-05-06, 01:59 PM
Still waiting for shipping confirmation. It's been about 40 hours, so I probably missed out.
Thanks for posting, anyway!
conscience
03-05-06, 02:44 PM
Still waiting for shipping confirmation. It's been about 40 hours, so I probably missed out.
Thanks for posting, anyway!
I ordered mine at about 10 PM on the 2nd - and still haven't received a confirmation either. Although, the set was still in stock long after I ordered - but we all know how Wal-Mart is I guess. I did use the cheapest shipping option - so that may have been the problem. The set is still on their site under my account as processing.
Oh well. If I missed out that's fine, though.
sotra
03-05-06, 07:02 PM
I would have bought this set, but I already own "The Oliver Stone Collection", and Nixon is the only film I would want. I remember getting this on some sort of great deal a while back, too. This set seems to have the two-disc versions of JFK, The Doors and Any Given Sunday as well. I wonder why that is?
This set does not have any of the 2 disc versions (Doors, JFK, Any Given Sunday, Nixon). In fact it is a stripped down set where they have taken out the 2nd disc out of those individual releases and the discs in the set from those movies says disc 1 on them as a consequence. Additionally I also heard that they are packaged in a strange way where you don't get the covers for any of the movies. Instead they are packed together in a box of 4 discs in each or something like that. Look for detailed explanation in user reviews on Amazon.
So, for me it would've only been the documentaries that came with it that would've been interesting.
But, by all means, a great deal (if you don't have any or just a couple of the movies from before).
kenbenobi
03-06-06, 11:29 AM
I also heard that they are packaged in a strange way where you don't get the covers for any of the movies. Instead they are packed together in a box of 4 discs in each or something like that.
This I did not know. That sucks...
Mr. Plow
03-06-06, 12:54 PM
This set does not have any of the 2 disc versions (Doors, JFK, Any Given Sunday, Nixon). In fact it is a stripped down set where they have taken out the 2nd disc out of those individual releases and the discs in the set from those movies says disc 1 on them as a consequence. Additionally I also heard that they are packaged in a strange way where you don't get the covers for any of the movies. Instead they are packed together in a box of 4 discs in each or something like that. Look for detailed explanation in user reviews on Amazon. Seriously, for the price of the set I can and did forgo the additional discs. BTW I received mine in the mail today, as usual Walmart chose a crappy bubble mailer so the box was bent to shit but at least the discs are intact so I'm happy there. Thanks OP for the heads up.
mbs
03-06-06, 04:45 PM
Additionally I also heard that they are packaged in a strange way where you don't get the covers for any of the movies. Instead they are packed together in a box of 4 discs in each or something like that.
Not sure how strange it is. There are two digipaks that hold 7 discs each. Digipaks are pretty common for sets these days. But no, it isn't simply the individual releases packaged together (not sure that is very common anyhow).
Knives
03-06-06, 06:11 PM
It's still 3-4 dollars a disk, why the all the poop?
sotra
03-06-06, 07:33 PM
It's still 3-4 dollars a disk, why the all the poop?
Not trying to say it is not a very good deal. Just pointed out some facts about this to people that are completists and would like the best available versions of each DVD they own.
Of course these movies are all very good with good transfers and price per movie can't be beat.
jpdude
03-06-06, 11:11 PM
my 2 sets arrived today
Nick Danger
03-07-06, 06:34 PM
Still waiting for shipping confirmation. It's been about 40 hours, so I probably missed out.
Thanks for posting, anyway!
Dang, I got a shipping notice today! Ordered Friday, shipped Tuesday. Woo hoo!
So, these extra disks that aren't in the set . . . are they long movies divided onto two disks, or are they just disks of extras?
mbs
03-07-06, 06:58 PM
So, these extra disks that aren't in the set . . . are they long movies divided onto two disks, or are they just disks of extras?
Extras. If the set was missing portions of the movies, even at this cheap price, it would hardly be worth it.
Other than missing some extras, I don't see what is to not like for this price (well, maybe that Wall Street has a shitty transfer).
AnonomusBob15
03-08-06, 02:30 PM
I am so happy about this now. I sold off my three existing Oliver Stone DVDs for 20 bucks, so, for 20 bucks, this set is so sweet.
Born on the Fourth of July is the Special Edition 16x9! People need to pay better attention.
Also, wal-mart shipped mine in a box (i paid for the second best shipping) so I didn't get a dinged up case, sorry for those who did.
kenbenobi
03-08-06, 07:24 PM
Darn it, I was hoping mine would arrive today. No such luck... I shoulda paid for the faster shipping option...
Darkerknight_sc
03-08-06, 07:27 PM
same here, oddly I ordered this and the 6 feet Under deal the SAME order, the 6FU date was far later than this set, but I got it in like 3 days and this one still hasnt arrived
Eric D.
03-08-06, 11:08 PM
Born on the Fourth of July is the Special Edition 16x9! People need to pay better attention.
But the special edition is the same crappy non-anamorphic transfer from the older release. Check here (http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/read.php?ID=1227&___rd=1) for validation.
ThatGuamGuy
03-09-06, 12:41 AM
But the special edition is the same crappy non-anamorphic transfer from the older release. Check here (http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/read.php?ID=1227&___rd=1) for validation.
There was an anamorphic special edition released subsequent to that, around the same time as the Ultimate Stone Collection. Are you saying it's definitely the previous special edition included in this box? Perhaps they were trying to get rid of excess stock....
mbs
03-09-06, 12:43 AM
But the special edition is the same crappy non-anamorphic transfer from the older release. Check here (http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/read.php?ID=1227&___rd=1) for validation.
Actually... despite my previous posting, AnonomusBob15 is correct. I just put the disc in... it's 2.35:1 and anamorphic.
Note: I bought the set from this deal, so perhaps it has changed. Or perhaps this is a 'new' Special Edition (or newer than the disc reviewed in your link).
This one is definately anamorphic, however.
mbs
03-09-06, 12:45 AM
There was an anamorphic special edition released subsequent to that, around the same time as the Ultimate Stone Collection. Are you saying it's definitely the previous special edition included in this box? Perhaps they were trying to get rid of excess stock....
That makes sense then (a newer anamorphic SE). This is definately the newer SE in that case.
AnonomusBob15
03-09-06, 01:01 AM
Also, Nixon has two commentaries and in the booklet (although not true) all films are listed as anamorphic widescreen except for one.
And another inconsistancy with the set, Volume One is listed as 1986 - ?
Didn't Salvador come out before that?
conscience
03-09-06, 01:15 AM
Salvador was released in '86.
And with all the Oscar talk recently, Paul Newman over James Woods and Bob Hoskins? Pfft. James Woods is phenomenal in Salvador.
Eric D.
03-09-06, 04:33 AM
Actually... despite my previous posting, AnonomusBob15 is correct. I just put the disc in... it's 2.35:1 and anamorphic.
Note: I bought the set from this deal, so perhaps it has changed. Or perhaps this is a 'new' Special Edition (or newer than the disc reviewed in your link).
This one is definately anamorphic, however.
Well that's great news then I'm glad to be proven wrong in this case!!!! :) I guess they must have put in an anamorphic version of Born on the Fourth of July in later pressings of this boxset. Because on the DVD Talk review for the Oliver Stone Collection they mention that BOTFOJ was not anamorphic. http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/read.php?ID=13207. Or maybe the reviewer was wrong the whole time.
AnonomusBob15
03-09-06, 12:41 PM
This is not a later pressing of the set, it still contains the Alexander movie cash, which was released Nov. 2004.
I think DVDtalk just didn't review the set all the way, because Any Given Sunday and Nixon are reviewed as having one commentary, but in fact have two.
D.Pham00
03-11-06, 09:00 PM
i got this e-mail today:
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Darkerknight_sc
03-12-06, 12:40 AM
Finally got mine in the mail
zekeburger1979
03-12-06, 02:05 AM
Can we get a DEAD put into the title, please? Thank you.
Eric D.
03-13-06, 12:55 PM
Just got mine today and the box arrived undamaged! However there seems to be a lot of disc 2s missing from my set. -wink-
Duh Vuh Duh
03-13-06, 01:07 PM
I got the delay email also. :grunt:
D.Pham00
03-13-06, 04:04 PM
make sure to send them an e-mail
Please note that if we do not hear from you and we cannot
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Duh Vuh Duh
03-13-06, 05:34 PM
make sure to send them an e-mail
Thanks D.Pham00, I just skimmed the top of the message and almost missed that they "need to hear from me" or my order will be cancelled.
Seems like kind of a slimy/deceptive way to cancel orders they can't fulfill, by putting that message deep in the email.
D.Pham00
03-13-06, 09:17 PM
Thanks D.Pham00, I just skimmed the top of the message and almost missed that they "need to hear from me" or my order will be cancelled.
Seems like kind of a slimy/deceptive way to cancel orders they can't fulfill, by putting that message deep in the email.
i find it ironic that they have the item in stock right now, according to the website. i've been in similar cases before. this one time, i sent an e-mail saying to keep my order opened indeffinately, and guess what - i got a shipping notification like 2 days later.
kenbenobi
03-14-06, 10:28 AM
Finally got mine yesterday... Arrived in good condition, considering there was no packing material whatsoever...
Duh Vuh Duh
03-14-06, 05:49 PM
i find it ironic that they have the item in stock right now, according to the website. i've been in similar cases before. this one time, i sent an e-mail saying to keep my order opened indeffinately, and guess what - i got a shipping notification like 2 days later.
Yeah, finally got email back from them, saying they will keep the order open until they can fulfill it. So, with it being in stock, wouldn't it be easy to fulfill it right now?! Thanks again for the heads up.
D.Pham00
03-17-06, 08:28 PM
well, i got my order cancelled, even though i had sent a previous e-mail telling them to keep the order open indefinately. so, i sent them another e-mail stating the same thing again.
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D.Pham00
03-19-06, 09:19 AM
here's the response i got:
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phatboy
03-19-06, 12:27 PM
got mine, in great condtion.
Duh Vuh Duh
03-20-06, 04:43 PM
well, i got my order cancelled, even though i had sent a previous e-mail telling them to keep the order open indefinately. so, i sent them another e-mail stating the same thing again.
I got a similar email just 4 days after they sent me an email confirming that they would keep my order open, per my request. Then the cancellation email 4 days later, but it didn't even explain why it was cancelled. So I emailed again today asking to keep it open indefinitely, we'll see what happens.
yesan
03-23-06, 08:40 PM
Mine got cancelled as well. Went in to the Wherehouse today and they were running a buy one get one free promotion on certain boxsets. I was surprised to see that The Ultimate Oliver Stone Collection was included in this. Anyways, I picked up two, figuring that someone would want the extra. If anyone's interested, I can do $52 shipped. Email me at ye_san@hotmail.com if you're interested. Thanks.
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