Kingdom of heaven (4 disc) - pre-order $15.65 @ Overstock
04-08-06, 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by zekeburger1979
If I preorder this along with something else now, will my CC get charged right away or when it gets shipped? Thanks in advance!
04-09-06, 02:51 AM
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is this movie any good?....thought it got mixed reviews...
Thanks for the heads up ruk!
04-09-06, 12:01 PM
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Thanks, threw in Underworld Evolution to get the free shipping. Have to wait 2 weeks to get the package, but can't beat the price. I have the regular version to tide me over, should I feel the need to watch it.
Thanks, OP.
Thanks, OP.
04-09-06, 12:11 PM
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Thanks, threw in Underworld Evolution to get the free shipping. Have to wait 2 weeks to get the package, but can't beat the price. I have the regular version to tide me over, should I feel the need to watch it.
Thanks, OP.
Thanks, OP.
04-09-06, 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Sweet Baby James
I don't know if this matters to you or not, but Underworld Evolution will be included in the first wave of Blu-Ray discs. Just thought you might want to know because I know a lot of people are holding off on titles until the HD version comes out.
Plus, what really sold me on DVD was the sound - going from stereo to 5.1 was a thing of beauty. Going from 5.1 to 5.1...even though it may be less compressed...eh, I just again find it hard to see the point.
Thank you for the thought, though. If the hardware were cheaper, I'd probably upgrade for the hell of it and just start buying all new titles in the HD category. I'm not dropping a grand on a new player, though, especially since both camps seem to have compatibility issues. (and it's likely only going to get worse).
04-10-06, 08:57 AM
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Microsoft to buy Sony? ~ Slashdot Article
This would really put a kink in the whole Blueray vs HDDVD situation.
This would really put a kink in the whole Blueray vs HDDVD situation.
04-10-06, 11:14 AM
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04-10-06, 11:52 AM
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Awesome deal. I've had a gift certificate I've been looking to spend. I wish the new Red Hot Chili Peppers cd was a little cheaper. Not sure what I'll add to get free shipping, but I'll be adding something today for sure. Thanks OP!!!
04-10-06, 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Kavalier
Most, if not all, of those reviews are for the theatrical cut. The Directors Cut is allegidly drastically better, and apparently seems shorter thanks to the character/conflict development that was lacking in the original.
Some semi-reviews of the new DC:
Originally Posted by TheDigitalBits.com
Now then... last night, Matt and I had the chance to take in a screening of Ridley Scott's extended cut of Kingdom of Heaven at the Arclight in Hollywood (hosted by our friends over at Collider.com). Let me tell you, you just haven't really seen this film yet. If you've read my review of the 144-minute theatrical cut on DVD, or my initial comments about the film from last year, you'll know that while I really wanted to like Kingdom of Heaven, I felt that there was just too much missing from the story. Too many thing happened too quickly to the character of Balian (Orlando Bloom), and so many of the other characters either lacked motivation or had unresolved stories when the film concluded. At the time, I noted that over 40 minutes had actually been trimmed out of Scott's original cut of the film in order to create a version that the studio considered more theater-friendly. Well, let me tell you, those cuts REALLY hurt this film. I couldn't make myself give the theatrical cut more than a C+. It was a beautifully-lensed, but woefully incomplete story. This new 191-minute extended cut, on the other hand, is a truly great piece of work. I'd give it an A-, maybe even a solid A.
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I can't stress enough how different this version of the film is, and how much better and more rewarding an experience it becomes, with the restoration of the trimmed minutes. The 191-minute cut makes its home video debut on Fox's forthcoming 4-disc Kingdom of Heaven: Extended Edition (due in stores on 5/23 - available here at Amazon.com), and as far as I'm concerned, it's worth owning just for this cut of the film alone. Add to that what promises to be an outstanding batch of special features (produced by Scott's longtime DVD producer, Charles de Lauzirika, and his team), and it's not to be missed.
Mild Spoilers:
Spoiler:
I can't stress enough how different this version of the film is, and how much better and more rewarding an experience it becomes, with the restoration of the trimmed minutes. The 191-minute cut makes its home video debut on Fox's forthcoming 4-disc Kingdom of Heaven: Extended Edition (due in stores on 5/23 - available here at Amazon.com), and as far as I'm concerned, it's worth owning just for this cut of the film alone. Add to that what promises to be an outstanding batch of special features (produced by Scott's longtime DVD producer, Charles de Lauzirika, and his team), and it's not to be missed.
IGN:
http://dvd.ign.com/articles/700/700521p1.html
Originally Posted by IGN
Kingdom of Heaven: The Director's Cut is not just a 2 ½ star movie that earned itself two more stars, but one of Ridley Scott's best, and moreover, a film that deserves its place in cinema history - even if that place could only be located on DVD.
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04-10-06, 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by SpringsGal
Just curious how I sign up for the free Amazon Prime (free shipping deal) trial? Could anyone let me know? Thanks.
04-10-06, 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by SpringsGal
Just curious how I sign up for the free Amazon Prime (free shipping deal) trial? Could anyone let me know? Thanks.
04-10-06, 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Sweet Baby James
If Amazon gives you the free trial, it will be located at the final checkout screen when placing an order.
04-10-06, 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by alfredog1976
Sign up for Amazon Prime (you'll need a credit card) and your first 3 months are free. In your Amazon Prime account settings, press the "Do Not Upgrade Automatically" button so your card won't be charged the $79 after the first 3 months.
04-10-06, 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by SpringsGal
Thanks for the response. I am asked for a credit card during the initial sign up. But there is no mention of 3 months being free anywhere in the initial sign up page. Do I just risk it and hope the 3 months free will show up after I sign up with the credit card? With my luck they will charge me the full $79 right away