Author Topic: Have you bought a DVD you've never seen before? (Read 35795 times)

pchin · « **Reply #120 on:** May 03, 2005 at 05:12 PM »

Yep, I sure did purchase some that I never see before, I don't even know if they're good, & worst until today I haven't seen them yet (well not all, just a few of them lang)

aszamora · « **Reply #121 on:** May 03, 2005 at 07:05 PM »

So far, the only DVD that I bought that I haven't seen before buying it is Dodgeball. I missed watching it in cinemas but been wanting to. Bought it from the Astro sale before the most recent 1 and glad that I did.

RNIverson · « **Reply #122 on:** May 05, 2005 at 11:49 AM »

2046 LE

and stephen chow movies
King of Comedy
The Lucky Guy

wedge · « **Reply #123 on:** May 05, 2005 at 11:55 AM »

Most of the time, yes.

keilu · « **Reply #124 on:** May 06, 2005 at 03:24 PM »

to add to my post.... i bought kasi on sale tapos Region 1 - Brother Bear.

oh well, i love cartoons/anime naman eh.....will watch it bukas....yay! weekend uli

james16 · « **Reply #125 on:** May 06, 2005 at 03:44 PM »

Lion King 1 1/2

riverfan · « **Reply #126 on:** Oct 28, 2005 at 12:03 AM »

films from the criterion collection catalogue (except for silence of the lambs).

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kim85 · « **Reply #127 on:** Oct 28, 2005 at 12:22 PM »

yup. All The King's Men.

bought it at Astro SM Davao.

MAtZTER · « **Reply #128 on:** Oct 31, 2005 at 11:40 AM »

With all the DVD sale recently, yes, I have been buying DVDs that I missed in the movies. Or some I just dont bother to watch at all in movies and wait for it in DVD, to watch at home.

In my opinion its just the same as watching in the movies @P100/person.
Plus no traffic, parking problems/fees, costly eating out, etc.
Best of all you get to keep the DVD!
Or you can even sell it at a future time, making the watching experience a really cheaper one.

My list of unseen DVDs that I bought in the last 3 months:
Proof of Life
Romeo must Die
Pay it Forward
Guess Who
DeLovely
Closer
Be Cool
Fantasia 2000
Rescuers down under
Pacifier
Snow Dogs
Alladin 2&3
Before Sunrise
Catwoman
The Majestic
Remember the Titans
Snake Eyes
Bless the Child
Sahara
Kingdom of Heaven
Robots
Sin City
House of Wax
Longest Yard
Blade Trinity
Stealth
Hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy

d4nu65+3R · « **Reply #129 on:** Oct 31, 2005 at 12:00 PM »

tindi mo tsong, you must have a lot of dough to burn. kahit na sabihin mong sale no.
problem with that is what if the movie sucks big time....catwoman comes to mind...
that is simply wasted money to my mind.

thing is, i dont buy it if i havent seen it and liked it...but then again, i bought the lover
without having seen it so who i am i to talk...

Royginald · « **Reply #130 on:** Oct 31, 2005 at 12:19 PM »

Basta ang last movie na napanood ko was Mortal Kombat 2 next was Spiderman 2 BUT updated naman ako sa DVD

talisman30 · « **Reply #131 on:** Oct 31, 2005 at 12:40 PM »

1/3 of my collection are basically bought before i have seen them. well actually, the director's cut version of movies are usually films that i haven't seen yet.

RNIverson · « **Reply #132 on:** Nov 01, 2005 at 11:27 AM »

havent been very active sa cinemas lately so i'll be posting here a lot in the future

but my recent purchased I havent watched yet is the korean Innocent Steps

tonedeaf · « **Reply #133 on:** Nov 13, 2005 at 08:53 PM »

Quote from: tonedeaf on Nov 09, 2002 at 10:25 PM

I just did, actually.

Brazil - Criterion Collection - I just finished watching the Directors Cut today, along with the What is Brazil? and The Battle of Brazil: A Video History features. Thank goodness I loved the movie, what with all the trouble I went through just to buy it, but that's another story. I feel a bit of a headache coming though, maybe because I've spent close to 4 hours sitting in front of my TV set! I actually appreciated 12 Monkeys more, after watching Brazil, because I noticed Terry Gilliam's touch all throughout the movie. In fact, after watching Brazil and the 2 features, I watched The Hamster Factor and the other Tales of the Twelve Monkeys feature on my Twelve Monkeys DVD! Sakit sa ulo $:-\$

North by Northwest - haven't watched this yet, have to pick up my copy from Johnny Air. I've read good reviews, though. This was a super impulsive buy for me, will see if I live to regret it.

And I almost forgot, I got Memento, Say Anything, Amelie and Brotherhood of the Wolf-R3 a few months back. Didn't regret any of those purchases either.

More DVDs which i got based on good reviews in this board and in various sites over the internet:

Chasing Amy (Criterion collection)
Seven Samurai
a bunch of Miyazaki movies - Spirited Away, Kiki's Delivery Service, My Neighbor Totoro
Charlie Chaplin's The Gold Rush
Bound
Donnie Darko

stannum · « **Reply #134 on:** Nov 16, 2005 at 09:03 AM »

Just one so far ... Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

MAtZTER · « **Reply #135 on:** Nov 16, 2005 at 11:34 AM »

Quote from: dasnugster on Oct 31, 2005 at 12:00 PM

tindi mo tsong, you must have a lot of dough to burn. kahit na sabihin mong sale no.
problem with that is what if the movie sucks big time....catwoman comes to mind...
that is simply wasted money to my mind.

thing is, i dont buy it if i havent seen it and liked it...but then again, i bought the lover
without having seen it so who i am i to talk...

I am just a sucker for SALE prices. I just cant control myself from buying when the price is so good.

Also forgot among the titles I bought without watching yet:

Edward Scissorhands R1
Donnie Darko R1 (both recently ordered)
Old Boy R3 DTS-es

vtec3 · « **Reply #136 on:** Nov 16, 2005 at 01:41 PM »

Most of the Warner Presyong Sulit I bought without knowing what to expect. Like Sir MatZTER it was the sale price that made me decide to buy. Also nga pala I like the slip case too

Pilosopo · « **Reply #137 on:** Nov 16, 2005 at 03:28 PM »

Most of the art films I buy--European or Asian--are films that I haven't viewed prior to buying them. I normally just rely on the reviews of notable film critics such as Roger Ebert. Although I must admit--'minsan sablay 'yung review--sayang ang pera! $:-\$

ranran · « **Reply #138 on:** Nov 23, 2005 at 07:22 PM »

Definitely! I've had these titles for some time now and still haven't viewed it.

Casablanca
The Transporter
Gone in 60 Seconds (Original classic ~ not the Nick Cage movie)
Pearl Harbor

workshy · « **Reply #139 on:** Nov 24, 2005 at 11:20 PM »

90% of the time . rarely watch movies in the theatre anymore . i wait for the dvd . read the reviews and make the buy . though sometimes i recall movies i saw years ago , like assault on precinct 13,highlander and look for it on dvd.

DVDeophile · « **Reply #140 on:** Dec 12, 2005 at 09:36 AM »

Usually every Tuesday I make it a point to buy new DVD releases even if I haven't seen them in theatres (especially blockbuster movies - a must buy!). Then I have this rental from NETFLIX to watch it, if it's worth collecting I add it to my collection or else it's back from the retailer!

ViolentDream · « **Reply #141 on:** Dec 12, 2005 at 10:24 AM »

50 first dates i got to see on dvd lang most recently

hindi matiis minsan na hindi manood sa sine eh, lalo na pag recommended ng barkada. When it comes out on dvd, I buy it agad.
Like when The Abyss came out..woohoo, had to get a copy

av_phile1 · « **Reply #142 on:** Dec 12, 2005 at 02:06 PM »

I try to read DVD reviews on the net before plunging on a DVD whose movie I haven't seen. Actually, I read DVD reviews of ALL DVD releases on my wish list, whether seen on not, just to make sure the audio and video qualities are well made.

In another thread, most people opined that it makes more sense and savings to just watch DVD movies in your home than in a cinema house during their theatrical run. I agree. And when that happens, most of the DVDs you'd get will never have been.

uebetan12 · « **Reply #143 on:** Feb 03, 2006 at 05:05 AM »

i have many dvds which i bought without even seeing themovie...
its a hit miss thing really but i try to verify about the movie from critics, e.g., AFI,BFI
then the internet movie database and polls,such as phi-phenomenon.org and
from theyshootpictures.com

DVDeophile · « **Reply #144 on:** Feb 06, 2006 at 06:44 AM »

I'm quite obligated to buy the sequel of the movie even though I haven' t watched it in theatres if you have the first installment...

kobe · « **Reply #145 on:** Feb 06, 2006 at 07:30 AM »

Kung Fu Hustle. This one's really crazy and totally funny

vtec3 · « **Reply #146 on:** Feb 09, 2006 at 12:51 PM »

Thelma and Louise R1 - bought it because it has nice packaging w/ slip case

Didn't like to movie though

pchin · « **Reply #147 on:** Feb 09, 2006 at 03:53 PM »

Band of Brothers in Tin R3. One nice or long holiday weekend will watch this

wrAth · « **Reply #148 on:** Feb 10, 2006 at 09:38 AM »

since i barely watch movies, almost all my dvd purchases are blind.

d4nu65+3R · « **Reply #149 on:** Feb 18, 2006 at 08:10 PM »

just got corpse bride because i kinda liked the packaging. the lenticular one at that.