Desperado/El Mariachi Collectors Box Set... Anyone Have?
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Desperado/El Mariachi Collectors Box Set... Anyone Have?
I went to my local Best Buy, to my favorite Target... and nothing! I've seen it on Amazon, but I figured since I was out I'd just pick it up. I'd rather hold it in my hands and get a good look before I purchase. Does anyone have the Collectors Box Set? Good lookin box? Where'd ya get it? Info!!!
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Right, it has an actual box...which is extremely cool looking...my only complaint is that it's an entire box... ie. no open areas to slide the disc in and out of, without opening the box flaps... still, for the price, a very decent deal.
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I picked it up yesterday at BB and there were only 3 left. Unfortunately, the El Mariachi disk was defective. It wouldn't play any of the trailers and it would skip constantly after the first 25mins. So I went to exchange it today but they had none left and the manager said that they weren't going to get any new shipments any time soon so I got a gift card. I'm going to have to look at another Best buy this weekend. If they don't have it there then I guess its Amazon for me.
Both movies are just placed inside a collector's box. Nothin special really, except the price.
Both movies are just placed inside a collector's box. Nothin special really, except the price.
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Originally posted by atari2600
i never saw el mariachi - is it good?
i never saw el mariachi - is it good?
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I found my copy at tower video @ $19.99 .
I was suprised by El Mariachi....never saw it before....only saw Desperado previously. Now I know the significance of the beginning of Desperado.....interesting...
I was suprised by El Mariachi....never saw it before....only saw Desperado previously. Now I know the significance of the beginning of Desperado.....interesting...
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I found (and bought it) at a Best Buy in Dallas. The individual movies were $14.99 each there...the collector's box was $19.99
I found (and bought it) at a Best Buy in Dallas. The individual movies were $14.99 each there...the collector's box was $19.99
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Is El Mariachi anamorphic? What is the AR? Does it look better than before? Is it just the same transfer?
Cheers
Is El Mariachi anamorphic? What is the AR? Does it look better than before? Is it just the same transfer?
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CTS would been wise to include a 4x3 version, or at least allow a reframing at something like 1.66, but the current version is fine for now.
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How does it look though? I have the NTSC laserdisc (1.66) which looks better (quality wise) than my UK dvd (1.85 anamorphic).
I am pondering over getting a US version but if the new version is as bad as the UK one, I would be better off getting the old one.
I am pondering over getting a US version but if the new version is as bad as the UK one, I would be better off getting the old one.
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I'm keeping my original double-set. The new release doesn't have anything new that interests me. Me Wal-Mart has them for $14.44. I've seen them at places for $35.00.
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guys looking for it? Don't buy this
its a flipper, and its 39.99 retail and around 35 at most stores
you all want to look for this
this one is 26.99 retail and is mostly around 19.99 at most stores
its a flipper, and its 39.99 retail and around 35 at most stores
you all want to look for this
this one is 26.99 retail and is mostly around 19.99 at most stores
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Trivia: The guy who plays "El Marichi" in the first movie, turns up in Desperado as the Campa, the one with the machine gun guitar case.
Does the new set have the director's "film school" commentary?
Does the new set have the director's "film school" commentary?
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Originally posted by xfilekr
Think there'll be another box set w/ the next film?
Think there'll be another box set w/ the next film?
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I have the original flipper. Did they remaster them? What extras are in the new set that aren't on the original? In other words, is there any compelling reason to double-dip if I don't have a DVD changer?
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I have the original flipper. Did they remaster them? What extras are in the new set that aren't on the original? In other words, is there any compelling reason to double-dip if I don't have a DVD changer?
I have the original flipper. Did they remaster them? What extras are in the new set that aren't on the original? In other words, is there any compelling reason to double-dip if I don't have a DVD changer?
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I went to my best buy (pasadena) early anticipating the shortage of stock but to my amusement there were at least 8-10 copies on the shelf.
Good deal and good movies
Good deal and good movies