Saw UR and Elektra DC Out Early at Best Buy
10-11-05, 02:25 PM
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Saw UR and Elektra DC Out Early at Best Buy
I was at my local Wal-Mart last night and noticed that they had a spot for Elektra Director's Cut stating it came out today. So I went back today and saw no copies. I went to another Wal-Mart and they had the regular version in those places. So I gave up and decided to go to Best Buy just for the hell of it. I get there and on the table for the new releases was Saw: Unrated, a shitload of them too. So I looked at it, it's nice plastic case, with blood flowing around inside of it. I then went over to the action section and saw that they had put out Elektra too. So I picked that up for $19.99, saw was priced at $21.99
10-11-05, 02:47 PM
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Last Tuesday I was at Circuit City and they had a whole bunch of copies of High Tension. I giddily brought it up to the checkout, but was disappointed to find that the clerk couldn't sell it to me. "Oh shit," he said. "This doesn't come out till next week. I can't sell this to you." I cried a little and left the store.
Hopefully Best Buy is better at honoring release date mistakes than CC is.
What location is yours anyway?
Hopefully Best Buy is better at honoring release date mistakes than CC is.
What location is yours anyway?
10-11-05, 03:01 PM
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I have given up on BB for prices practically. And will just wait until next week to see what the sale prices are.
The fact that they had High Tension this week for $20,while CC has it on sale for $14. Of course I went to CC
BB has been not so 'best buy' lately when it comes to pricing. Sometimes they have good deals,but not as many as they used to.
The fact that they had High Tension this week for $20,while CC has it on sale for $14. Of course I went to CC
BB has been not so 'best buy' lately when it comes to pricing. Sometimes they have good deals,but not as many as they used to.
10-11-05, 03:30 PM
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I just always bring CC's ad with me and price match so I can get my RewardZone points. Got High Tension and Unleashed for 14.99 each. BB's low price for Unleashed is 22.95! They hate me at customer service.
10-11-05, 03:36 PM
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D'oh! Just picked up Saw used a BBV a couple weeks back for $5. Didn't know about this one. Just watched it for the first time the other day. Great flick. Is there a big difference in the actual film? Or are we talking seconds of footage?
10-11-05, 03:52 PM
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The lastest review here listed a playtime shorter than the orginal release... have not checked it out , but saw UR and elektra came in early at our store too. We will not be stocking it til the 18th ...
The lastest review here listed a playtime shorter than the orginal release... have not checked it out , but saw UR and elektra came in early at our store too. We will not be stocking it til the 18th ...
10-11-05, 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by The Monkees
I was at my local Wal-Mart last night and noticed that they had a spot for Elektra Director's Cut stating it came out today. So I went back today and saw no copies. I went to another Wal-Mart and they had the regular version in those places. So I gave up and decided to go to Best Buy just for the hell of it. I get there and on the table for the new releases was Saw: Unrated, a shitload of them too. So I looked at it, it's nice plastic case, with blood flowing around inside of it. I then went over to the action section and saw that they had put out Elektra too. So I picked that up for $19.99, saw was priced at $21.99
10-11-05, 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Slowpc
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The lastest review here listed a playtime shorter than the orginal release... have not checked it out , but saw UR and elektra came in early at our store too. We will not be stocking it til the 18th ...
The lastest review here listed a playtime shorter than the orginal release... have not checked it out , but saw UR and elektra came in early at our store too. We will not be stocking it til the 18th ...
The unrated version is literallly no longer than about 10 extra seconds at best. But the audio and visual quality of the film should be different as well. Since those were altered in order to get an R rating also.
I'm definitely picking up the unrated version though. And keeping my R rated dvd for the excellent trailers and tv spots which won't be carried over.
If you paid only $5 for the R version,that's not a bad price. And if you want to get the unrated version,go ahead. But you're not 'forced' to do so. So only get it if you really feel it is worth it!
10-11-05, 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by scott1598
so you paid a higher price for DVD's that will legitimately be sold on sale next week...score!
10-11-05, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by The Monkees
Well, first of all I DIDN'T buy Saw...and I don't really care about paying a little bit more for Elektra because it probably won't be on sale or it will be like $3 cheaper, got mine 7 days early
10-11-05, 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by scott1598
my bad...you just got one of the worst reviewed movies of the past year "7 days early"...priceless!
Nice
http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=235044
Edit to add: I may get Elektra DC. Garner
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10-11-05, 07:31 PM
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my bad...you just got one of the worst reviewed movies of the past year "7 days early"...priceless!
10-11-05, 07:35 PM
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I don't care what people think, I'm all over Elektra DC being a long time Rob Bowman fan from back in his Star Trek: TNG and The X-Files days! Plus I hear the lead actress is not too hard on the eyes. 
10-11-05, 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Eric D.
I don't care what people think, I'm all over Elektra DC being a long time Rob Bowman fan from back in his Star Trek: TNG and The X-Files days! Plus I hear the lead actress is not too hard on the eyes.
10-11-05, 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Seantn
Get over yourself. You have nothing better to do than come here and make fun of the movies that other people enjoy? Actually, you probably don't.
Fresh: 9 Rotten: 123 Average Rating: 3.6/10), but i was really just being sarcastic about his boasting about getting the DVD early. most i think got the gist...you obviously did not. it really wasn't meant for anything other than sardonicism .
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10-11-05, 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by scott1598
i wasn't making fun in the least (i was stating fact...RATING: ROTTEN READING: 7% (FRESH = 60% or Greater) Reviews counted: 132
Fresh: 9 Rotten: 123 Average Rating: 3.6/10), but i was really just being sarcastic about his boasting about getting the DVD early. most i think got the gist...you obviously did not. it really wasn't meant for anything other than sardonicism .
Fresh: 9 Rotten: 123 Average Rating: 3.6/10), but i was really just being sarcastic about his boasting about getting the DVD early. most i think got the gist...you obviously did not. it really wasn't meant for anything other than sardonicism .
10-11-05, 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Hank1215
I just always bring CC's ad with me and price match so I can get my RewardZone points. Got High Tension and Unleashed for 14.99 each. BB's low price for Unleashed is 22.95! They hate me at customer service.
10-12-05, 01:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Julie Walker
I'm sure the reviews player was acting up. Since my R rated dvd of the film clocks in at exactly 103 minutes and 3 seconds before going back to the dvd menu.
10-12-05, 01:43 AM
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Originally Posted by scott1598
i wasn't making fun in the least (i was stating fact...RATING: ROTTEN READING: 7% (FRESH = 60% or Greater) Reviews counted: 132
Fresh: 9 Rotten: 123 Average Rating: 3.6/10), but i was really just being sarcastic about his boasting about getting the DVD early. most i think got the gist...you obviously did not. it really wasn't meant for anything other than sardonicism .
Fresh: 9 Rotten: 123 Average Rating: 3.6/10), but i was really just being sarcastic about his boasting about getting the DVD early. most i think got the gist...you obviously did not. it really wasn't meant for anything other than sardonicism .
And I'm also sorry that you listen to reviewers. That has been something I feel very strongly against. Why listen to reviewers? It's one person's feeling towards something. Why don't you see the film for yourself. Now I'm not directing this solely on you. I never understood why people listen to reviewers...
Anyway off topic sorry.
I bought the movie and that's that!
10-12-05, 08:19 AM
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I also saw the Elektra DC yesterday, but at a K-Mart for $22. I got confused for a minute and thought it may have actually been out. A trip to Best Buy set me straight. I'll probably land up getting it also..
