|   What Makes You Buy A Movie on DVD | Adam
Apr 11, 2001 11:08 AM | | About 4 years ago I sold all of my VHS movies and started my DVD collection. Since then I have amassed nearly 200 movies. I was having a conversation with a friend the other day and he asked what makes me buy a movie rather than just rent it? Well I got to thinking and here is what makes me buy a movie:
1. I will watch it more than twice.
2. It's part of a collection: Yes I own Nightmare on Elm Street 2 which is horribel, but I own all of the others as well.
3. There are 2 or 3 memorable scenes that I will play over and over: Scent of A Woman, Devil's Advocat, etc.
4. My girlfriend would appreciate it.
5. Impulse: Why the hell did I buy Mrs. Frisbee and The Secret of Nymh or Labrynth.
6. The Extras
Then there are movies which I love but were horrible transfers or just bear bones like One Flew over the Cuckoos Nest and Cool Hand Luke.
Let me know what you guys think. |
| I have narrower criteria... | Keith from Canada
Apr 11, 2001 1:08 PM | | as well as alot less DVDs than some of the people around here (currently around the 40 mark). My criteria for purchasing in order of importance include:
1)Quality of the movie -- this could be the movies content (e.g. "Almost Famous" or "When Harry Met Sally") or the quality of the audio or video presentation (e.g. "Fifth Element" or "ID4").
If a movie has both, the other criteria are far less important. I will buy a movie with good audio, video and good story line as soon as it hits the shelf. If it has only one or the other, it makes things more difficult.
2) Price. If a movie is not under $25 Canadian, I have HUGE difficulties justifying the expense. However, I've purchased movies like "Spies Like Us" and "Stigmata" because they were a pretty good flick and cost $15.
3) Extras -- Doesn't happen often but I'll occassionally pick-up a movie based almost solely upon the extras that it offers. I bought "Chasing Amy" despite the fact that the transfer is only so-so, the audio is poor but the extras are first rate.
4) Girlfriend quotas -- I've been known to go out and buy something just for my significant other despite the fact that a movie doesn't meet my criteria. Of course, I can't remember those titles off the top of my head since I have watched them only once.
Lastly, my criteria content has slipped somewhat since I've decided to quit smoking. Over the past 1 month and 11 days, I've rewarded myself with sunflower seeds and DVDs. I've purchased 4 in that time frame...something I normally never would have done. "Ben-Hur" is next on my list...it fulfills just about every requirement that I have in buying a DVD! |
| Hey Keith... | Adam
Apr 11, 2001 1:21 PM | | I'll tell you what I find so funny, we pay to go out to the movies then we decide to rent or buy instead of renting the movie first. Check out this price comparison:
Going To The Movies
2 Tickets 17.00
Popcorn 4.50
Drink 3.75
Candy 5.00
That runs a total of 30.25, even if you don't include the popcorn or candy you are talking 20+.
Renting The Movie
3.50-5.00
Most movies when newly released cn be had for 17-22. It's makes sense to say screw you to the box office, rent the movie, and then decide to buy or not versus goin to the movies and then buying.
Going to movies and then buying: 34.00-52.25
Renting and buying: 20.50-27.00 |
| Go to the movies!!! You must be mad! | Keith from Canada
Apr 12, 2001 6:28 AM | | Box-office prices are ridiculous these days and, since they've just recently removed the 'budget' theaters from my city and all we have left are the massive googooplexes with the arcades and screaming teen-agers, I refuse to go out to the movies. That plus the fact that I've spent thousands of dollars to bring the movies into my basement makes the theater the last place you'll find me.
I agree, renting is the only way to decide on whether or not you should buy a movie. |
| Movies are movies, and TV is TV | JazzHead
Apr 13, 2001 6:37 AM | | No matter how much you spend on a home theater rig, you're still watching TV. I've dropped a bundle on mine, plus on the DVDs to feed it, but it doesn't come near the experience of a widescreen film presentation in a darkened theater. Despite the occasional bozo with a cell phone or penchant for running commentary, I also enjoy the social aspect of it - being part of a large group watching something new be revealed, and observing the reaction of the group. It's especially a thrill when the flick is so good (or so bad) that the audience ends up on the same page - sort of a two-hour-long mini-community.
peace,
jh. |
| WHY I DON'T GO TO THE THEATRE.... | crunchyriff
Apr 20, 2001 8:15 PM | | Two of my bandmates have been over to my place to check out our sys on various visits. One has a good HT sys, the other does not.
BOTH were floored at the quality and clarity of our audio sys. Blown away. Neither have EVER heard sound this good in ANY theatre.
I can think of extremely RARE occasion where I would want to see something on a HUGE public screen. Not many movies would make me want to.
And I don't have to put up with stupid prices, talking people, or soda spilled on the floor.....
'nuff said! |
| re: What Makes You Buy A Movie on DVD | Max
Apr 12, 2001 8:05 AM | | 1. One of the most important criteria is that it is of DVD quality. Good picture and sound. If it is not, then it is not worth getting in DVD format.
2. Of course it has to have a good story that I can enjoy watching more than once.
3. Price.
4. Reviews, for movies that I have not previously seen. Either from friends, critics, or people on this site. One movie I got based on reviews was "Frequency" and it one of my favorites. |
| Language learning? | Adamino
Apr 12, 2001 5:38 PM | | While it's not the only reason, I love that I can watch movies in a dubbed language (Spanish and/or French) and because I know French quite well, I can improve my vocabulary and comprehension(the largest improvment).
I've only watched one movie in Spanish and could pick out tons of words and phrases since I know the movie. It's great for young kids and you'll find they can pick up languages quite fast. Imagine allowing them to watch more movies if they watch them in another language? Heheee,...
Adamino |
| For me | Bryan
Apr 13, 2001 1:56 PM | | 1. Because I like the movie.
2. I will not mind watching it more than twice.
3. Disney (or other) animated movie (niece and nephew come into play there).
4. Price.
5. Impulse.
Not neccessarily in that order. |
| The little voices in my head...nt | cableguy
Apr 13, 2001 7:04 PM | | nt |
| re: What Makes You Buy A Movie on DVD | crunchyriff
Apr 20, 2001 8:09 PM | | I base my purchases on these things:
1.If it's a new movie - I go by mucho feedback from others
2. it has to showcase all the aspects of the DVD format
3. Older movies have to be great video transfers, and I prefer that the audio be broght up to date wherever possible
4. has to me something we'll watch multiple times, but if not, it still better that getting "screwed" at the theatre ($$$) |
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