Master and Commander 1 Disc or 2 Discs
02-18-04 | 11:03 AM
#27
DVD Talk Platinum Edition
Originally posted by David Prior
I know the jury is still out since none of you have seen the disc yet, but what exactly does that comment mean? The transfer and sound tracks are the best they can be (reference quality if you asked me). If the exact same disc came out with a Criterion banner on it, would that stifle the complaints? Trust me, there's no bigger Criterion fan than me; they set the standard that I always strive to meet with my discs. But is this really a game about brand names now?
I know the jury is still out since none of you have seen the disc yet, but what exactly does that comment mean? The transfer and sound tracks are the best they can be (reference quality if you asked me). If the exact same disc came out with a Criterion banner on it, would that stifle the complaints? Trust me, there's no bigger Criterion fan than me; they set the standard that I always strive to meet with my discs. But is this really a game about brand names now?
The short answer: people on the board complain about any MSRP above $25 it seems - but they don't with Criterion because they've stuck to the same price model from the start.
02-25-04 | 03:44 PM
#28
DVD Talk Gold Edition
Originally posted by brizz
so it really will be $39.95 MSRP? that's bullshit
I thoroughly enjoyed the film and planned on buying it...but this is an appalling way to release it...FS only for the 1 disc version? BOO FOX!!!@!@!@!!!@@@@!!!!!!!
so it really will be $39.95 MSRP? that's bullshit
I thoroughly enjoyed the film and planned on buying it...but this is an appalling way to release it...FS only for the 1 disc version? BOO FOX!!!@!@!@!!!@@@@!!!!!!!
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02-25-04 | 04:04 PM
#29
DVD Talk Special Edition
It will be interesting to see how fast the price drops on the 2-disc version if the film isn't a big winner at the Academy Awards.
Personally, I'm more worried that the studios are trying to raise the price point on new releases and Fox is floating this $39.95 set as a trial balloon... for that reason alone, I'll be passing on this title (until the price drop, that is.)
Personally, I'm more worried that the studios are trying to raise the price point on new releases and Fox is floating this $39.95 set as a trial balloon... for that reason alone, I'll be passing on this title (until the price drop, that is.)
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03-01-04 | 05:19 PM
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03-01-04 | 09:32 PM
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DVD Talk Godfather
I have no issues with the pricing. Now if they only had the special edition version for 40 dollars, i can see a reason to complain. But it looks like there's a 1 disc widescreen version for cheap... so it's not like you can't afford the movie if you really want it.
03-01-04 | 10:13 PM
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I wouldn't be surprised if the B&M price ends up being $27-29 for the 2-disc set considering how Red Dragon was released the same way with the 2-disc set costing $27-$30 on release day.
03-01-04 | 10:16 PM
#36
DVD Talk Gold Edition
Originally posted by fumanstan
I have no issues with the pricing. Now if they only had the special edition version for 40 dollars, i can see a reason to complain. But it looks like there's a 1 disc widescreen version for cheap... so it's not like you can't afford the movie if you really want it.
I have no issues with the pricing. Now if they only had the special edition version for 40 dollars, i can see a reason to complain. But it looks like there's a 1 disc widescreen version for cheap... so it's not like you can't afford the movie if you really want it.
03-01-04 | 11:47 PM
#37
DVD Talk Godfather
Originally posted by Easy
$30 MSRP for a barebones disc is cheap? Really? That was MSRP for a two disc SE just last year. Now the 2 disc is $40. Prices have taken a definate jump. A big jump. No thanks, I'll pass.
$30 MSRP for a barebones disc is cheap? Really? That was MSRP for a two disc SE just last year. Now the 2 disc is $40. Prices have taken a definate jump. A big jump. No thanks, I'll pass.
03-02-04 | 02:51 AM
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From: Phoenix, AZ
Originally posted by DrMcKittrick
If you like this movie I don't see how anyone WOULDN'T want to get the 2 disk SE. That is the only way to go.
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If you like this movie I don't see how anyone WOULDN'T want to get the 2 disk SE. That is the only way to go.
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03-02-04 | 06:00 PM
#44
DVD Talk Limited Edition
Originally posted by ToddJamesPierce
I'm so all over the zero disc version of this set in a really big way.
I'm so all over the zero disc version of this set in a really big way.
03-02-04 | 06:07 PM
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From: DFW
Ordered mine a few days ago from DVDSoon for $19.10, $24.98 CDN, free shipping. Some people don't like that they charge you when you order, but I've never had a problem with them.
03-02-04 | 08:15 PM
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From: New Brunswick, Canada
Originally posted by Dazed
Will the canadian have Bilinguial covers ? I was going to use a $5 voucher at amazon.ca but hate those damn covers.
Will the canadian have Bilinguial covers ? I was going to use a $5 voucher at amazon.ca but hate those damn covers.
03-02-04 | 10:32 PM
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From: Twin Cities, Minnesota
Originally posted by gjamesm
No complaints here. Amazon.ca is selling the two disc version for less than the one disc versions. Picked mine up for $23.69 cdn using a $5.00 coupon.
No complaints here. Amazon.ca is selling the two disc version for less than the one disc versions. Picked mine up for $23.69 cdn using a $5.00 coupon.