Bond Movies: Which Are You Buying?

Rachael Bellomy · 10-09-08, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by townofturley

There's plenty of that around

Is she stille workin' the double-naught agent retirement home at this point...?

Nosferax · 10-10-08, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ricwhite

So, it appears the "Gold" movies tend to be the best (Goldfinger, Golden Eye) while the "Die" movies tend to be the worst (Did Another Day, Live and Let Die)

Not really. For me Golden eye was one of the worst. I do love Live and let Die, well mostly because of the actress

robertc88 · 10-10-08, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Frank Stein

I don't see how you can make such a vague statement and then refuse to explain it.

Are you talking about PQ, content, who plays JB, etc?

All six shipped today for delivery tomorrow. I'll even keep the ones with Moore, even though he is by far, the very worst of the those who played Bond.

I meant from the standpoint of content, obviously BD PQ and AQ quality is unknown.

There has been enough back and forth in this thread about some of these movies, who likes what, which Bond actor is preferred, and which movies aren't very good versus others. Buying these movies from the standpoint of these now available on BD shouldn't be enough in itself if one has no idea about the content of the movie. Guess that can be said for any movie though.

Htdude14 · 10-10-08, 08:38 AM

I wil be buying none of the above. I have seen them all in HD on cable within the year and there is just not enough replay value to bother.

Electone · 10-10-08, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ricwhite

So, it appears the "Gold" movies tend to be the best (Goldfinger, Golden Eye) while the "Die" movies tend to be the worst (Did Another Day, Live and Let Die)

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Originally Posted by townofturley

You got it.

Ummmm, that would be a big NO. Did you forget "The Man With The Golden Gun?????

MelloFellow13 · 10-10-08, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Electone

Ummmm, that would be a big NO. Did you forget "The Man With The Golden Gun?????

Yeah, Scaramanga the assassin with three nipples was a little off the wall, lol.

At least his gun was cool, it was made up from a lighter, a pen, a cufflink and a cigarette case.

JimSD · 10-10-08, 12:17 PM

Amazon's sales rankings for these Blu-rays tracks pretty closely with this poll except for Die Another Day. Sales rank at Amazon:

From Russia With Love #2339
Dr. No #2565
Thunderball #2940
Die Another Day #3396
For Your Eyes Only #6334
Live And Let Die #7207

The order of Dr. No and Thunderball and Amazon are different, but both are pretty close to each other as they are in this poll.

King_David · 10-10-08, 12:32 PM

Live and Let Die and Die Another Day.

filmbuff2 · 10-10-08, 08:42 PM

Well, like most of you here I was debating on which single titles to purchase - and while I was looking around at my favorite store I noticed the box sets. I could only afford one so I decided on Volume 2. So much for selecting some individually! Just could not resist, and besides, it is still cheaper this way. I will definitely watch them this weekend on the old pj ( Epson 1080UB Pro ) viewed on a 128" 2:35 screen. If they pass this test then we have some winners on our hands. ( I hope so ).

There is a clear plastic slip cover that is open at the top - the case slides out and the black card board "book" is pulled from it and there the three discs sit, pretty as you please. Also, instead of the usual plastic hub holding the disc Sony/MGM decided on a foam piece. Works ok but I wonder if it will hold up under use.It's so special. Say- this is a poll of sorts so if someone thinks my post should be somewhere else please do so. I guess I was just too excited having my grubby hands on a early copy.

MelloFellow13 · 10-10-08, 09:19 PM

I usually don't like box sets but this looks sweet!

xradman · 10-10-08, 09:21 PM

Woah, so they are not individually packaged in a slip case. I better cancel my preorder at Amazon. I like having separate cases for each one.

townofturley · 10-10-08, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Htdude14

I wil be buying none of the above. I have seen them all in HD on cable within the year and there is just not enough replay value to bother.

I've also seen the broadcast HD of many of them, including the recent MGM HD showings.

But they don't begin to look as good as these new BDs. I've sampled Dr. No, From Russia..., and Live and Let Die.

They look fabulous, even the earliest ones with Connery. Great detail, some grain, beautiful colors, and great sound.

I've seen some of these so many times I couldn't even estimate the number. For anyone who is a Bond aficionado, these are a must have.

Adam_ME · 10-10-08, 10:38 PM

For those who already have their copies, can you confirm whether or not the older movies like From Russia With Love and Thunderball include the original mono tracks?

c-not-k · 10-10-08, 10:55 PM

I'm not going to buy any, anytime soon.

I have up to Tomorrow Never Dies on Laserdisc.

I have the UE set on DVD.

I have Casino Royale on Blu-ray.

I haven't finihed eventhe first boxof the UE, but I have to admit the rematers are visually stunning. I may triple-dip on a title or two.

My 2¢

Craig
Connery
Dalton
Moore
Lazenby
Niven (What? Nobody remembers the original Casino Royale?)
Brosnan

Also, do you think we'll see Never Say Never Again on Blu-ray?

ack_bk · 10-10-08, 11:02 PM

Ughh. I cannot wait.. I bought mine at Amazon during their recent 3for2 snafu and was able to order all the movies (except for Die Another Day) for an average of $15 apiece. The waiting is killing me. I cannot wait to see these on Blu-Ray.

giantchicken · 10-11-08, 12:38 AM

Should I cancel my order for the boxed sets now, or just wait and repurchase them all when the second wave introduces a new form of packaging and the initial titles no longer match on my shelf (and can't be arranged chronologically)?

And the packaging implies that the extras are in high def as well--can you confirm that?

jvillain · 10-11-08, 12:41 AM

For people into those kinds of cases that is pretty nice. For me though I would rather have a case like the Blader Runner one or individual cases.

Art Sonneborn · 10-11-08, 08:58 AM

I'm not into caring about the case. How do they look ?

Art

ricwhite · 10-11-08, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Electone

Ummmm, that would be a big NO. Did you forget "The Man With The Golden Gun?????

That's a Bond movie?? I thought it was a porn movie. Damn.

robertc88 · 10-11-08, 12:10 PM

There goes the idea of selling the ones you don't want in the box which would be the way I was going to go. Back to the drawing board for which way I'm going to purchase some of these.

Thanks for the pics btw. We'll be waiting to hear back on the quality. Don't think we will be disappointed though!

homerx · 10-11-08, 12:19 PM

I'm thinking I may just order both boxsets together on amazon as they have an exellent price if you buy both sets. I don't need them right aways so the free shiping option might be alright.

show · 10-11-08, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by filmbuff2

Well, like most of you here I was debating on which single titles to purchase - and while I was looking around at my favorite store I noticed the box sets. I could only afford one so I decided on Volume 2. So much for selecting some individually! Just could not resist, and besides, it is still cheaper this way. I will definitely watch them this weekend on the old pj ( Epson 1080UB Pro ) viewed on a 128" 2:35 screen. If they pass this test then we have some winners on our hands. ( I hope so ).

There is a clear plastic slip cover that is open at the top - the case slides out and the black card board "book" is pulled from it and there the three discs sit, pretty as you please. Also, instead of the usual plastic hub holding the disc Sony/MGM decided on a foam piece. Works ok but I wonder if it will hold up under use.It's so special. Say- this is a poll of sorts so if someone thinks my post should be somewhere else please do so. I guess I was just too excited having my grubby hands on a early copy.

Did these come with movie cash for Quantum of Solace? I've read that there would be two certificates in the box sets.

giantchicken · 10-11-08, 01:28 PM

Amazon's copies probably won't have inserts in their exclusively priced bundle, as with Kill Bill.

Indyjones · 10-11-08, 07:27 PM

Sorry if this has been addressed already, but does anyone know if Amazon's exclusive 6 pack Bond bundle/set is each individual title just bundled together, ala National Treasure and Kill Bill, or if it's just volume's 1 and 2 bundled together? I have the exclusive bundle on order, but I want each title in it's own case. I'm not a big fan of these volume sets, especially since they're (the films) not being done in any order whatsoever.

filmbuff2 · 10-11-08, 08:56 PM

Regarding the Quantum Of Solace e-Movie cash promotion - there is a small label on the outer sleeve and the code is on the the reverse side with instructions :

dragonyeuw · 10-12-08, 10:09 AM

I think I'll be getting the Connery films only(besides Diamond are forever).I have the complete set on DVD,plus Casino Royale on bluray,and the Connery movies to me are the only ones worth rebuying at hidef prices,and only then if there is noticeable visual upgrade.I can make myself content with the dvds of the other films.

Art Sonneborn · 10-12-08, 10:16 AM

Guys, really ! Several of you own these and are more concerned about the packages than the films it seems. How does Dr No or From Russia With Love look ?

Art

thebland · 10-12-08, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Art Sonneborn

Guys, really ! Several of you own these and are more concerned about the packages than the films it seems. How does Dr No or From Russia With Love look ?

Art

Agreed.. The threads that talk about cover art, or special packaging for discs from a certain retailer or boxes, etc provide for excellent laughs. I always go into those threads thinking they are jokes to show how nutty some foks are..

FoxyMulder · 10-12-08, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by thebland

Agreed.. The threads that talk about cover art, or special packaging for discs from a certain retailer or boxes, etc provide for excellent laughs. I always go into those threads thinking they are jokes to show how nutty some foks are..

Yah it's almost as funny as reading people's blogs

I have ordered From Russia With Love and hopefully i'll get it within the week and be able to post a few comments on it....It's my favorite Bond movie.

Art Sonneborn · 10-12-08, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by FoxyMulder

I have ordered From Russia With Love and hopefully i'll get it within the week and be able to post a few comments on it....It's my favorite Bond movie.

Thanks !

Art

View Poll Results: Bond Movies: Which Are You Buying?
Dr. No	209	67.86%
Die Another Day	142	46.10%
Live and Let Die	152	49.35%
For Your Eyes Only	173	56.17%
From Russia With Love	226	73.38%
Thunderball	208	67.53%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 308. You may not vote on this poll

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filmbuff2 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vancouver , B.C., Canada Posts: 209	Well, like most of you here I was debating on which single titles to purchase - and while I was looking around at my favorite store I noticed the box sets. I could only afford one so I decided on Volume 2. So much for selecting some individually! Just could not resist, and besides, it is still cheaper this way. I will definitely watch them this weekend on the old pj ( Epson 1080UB Pro ) viewed on a 128" 2:35 screen. If they pass this test then we have some winners on our hands. ( I hope so ). There is a clear plastic slip cover that is open at the top - the case slides out and the black card board "book" is pulled from it and there the three discs sit, pretty as you please. Also, instead of the usual plastic hub holding the disc Sony/MGM decided on a foam piece. Works ok but I wonder if it will hold up under use.It's so special. Say- this is a poll of sorts so if someone thinks my post should be somewhere else please do so. I guess I was just too excited having my grubby hands on a early copy. Last edited by filmbuff2; 10-10-08 at 10:40 PM..

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xradman AVS Special Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,908 Classified Rating: 100% (4)	Woah, so they are not individually packaged in a slip case. I better cancel my preorder at Amazon. I like having separate cases for each one. __________________ *Addicted to shiny round discs with HD content* My Home Theater My Movie Collection BDP-83 EAP (second group)

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Htdude14 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 416	I wil be buying none of the above. I have seen them all in HD on cable within the year and there is just not enough replay value to bother.

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JimSD AVS Special Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,234	Amazon's sales rankings for these Blu-rays tracks pretty closely with this poll except for Die Another Day. Sales rank at Amazon: From Russia With Love #2339 Dr. No #2565 Thunderball #2940 Die Another Day #3396 For Your Eyes Only #6334 Live And Let Die #7207 The order of Dr. No and Thunderball and Amazon are different, but both are pretty close to each other as they are in this poll.

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King_David Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 556	Live and Let Die and Die Another Day.

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c-not-k Senior Member AVS CLUB MEMBER Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ellicott City, Maryland Posts: 292	I'm not going to buy any, anytime soon. I have up to Tomorrow Never Dies on Laserdisc. I have the UE set on DVD. I have Casino Royale on Blu-ray. I haven't finihed eventhe first boxof the UE, but I have to admit the rematers are visually stunning. I may triple-dip on a title or two. My 2¢ Craig Connery Dalton Moore Lazenby Niven (What? Nobody remembers the original Casino Royale?) Brosnan Also, do you think we'll see Never Say Never Again on Blu-ray? __________________ My Art Deco Bar Theater

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ack_bk AVS Special Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,238	Ughh. I cannot wait.. I bought mine at Amazon during their recent 3for2 snafu and was able to order all the movies (except for Die Another Day) for an average of $15 apiece. The waiting is killing me. I cannot wait to see these on Blu-Ray.

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giantchicken AVS Special Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,097	Should I cancel my order for the boxed sets now, or just wait and repurchase them all when the second wave introduces a new form of packaging and the initial titles no longer match on my shelf (and can't be arranged chronologically)? And the packaging implies that the extras are in high def as well--can you confirm that? Last edited by giantchicken; 10-11-08 at 12:46 AM..

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jvillain AVS Special Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Burnaby, BC Posts: 1,807	For people into those kinds of cases that is pretty nice. For me though I would rather have a case like the Blader Runner one or individual cases.

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Art Sonneborn ThePower & TheGlory AVS GOLD CLUB MEMBER Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Battle Creek,MI USA Posts: 20,508	I'm not into caring about the case. How do they look ? Art __________________ My HT Get Calibrated, get Ken Whitcomb, now packing the PR-655 A man is not old until regrets start taking the place of dreams...

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robertc88 AVS Special Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Central NJ Posts: 2,975	There goes the idea of selling the ones you don't want in the box which would be the way I was going to go. Back to the drawing board for which way I'm going to purchase some of these. Thanks for the pics btw. We'll be waiting to hear back on the quality. Don't think we will be disappointed though!

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homerx AVS Special Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ramsey, MN Posts: 4,710 Classified Rating: 100% (1)	I'm thinking I may just order both boxsets together on amazon as they have an exellent price if you buy both sets. I don't need them right aways so the free shiping option might be alright.

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giantchicken AVS Special Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,097	Amazon's copies probably won't have inserts in their exclusively priced bundle, as with Kill Bill.

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Indyjones Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 151	Sorry if this has been addressed already, but does anyone know if Amazon's exclusive 6 pack Bond bundle/set is each individual title just bundled together, ala National Treasure and Kill Bill, or if it's just volume's 1 and 2 bundled together? I have the exclusive bundle on order, but I want each title in it's own case. I'm not a big fan of these volume sets, especially since they're (the films) not being done in any order whatsoever.

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filmbuff2 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vancouver , B.C., Canada Posts: 209	Regarding the Quantum Of Solace e-Movie cash promotion - there is a small label on the outer sleeve and the code is on the the reverse side with instructions :

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dragonyeuw Gamer since 1982 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Manchester,England Posts: 1,988	I think I'll be getting the Connery films only(besides Diamond are forever).I have the complete set on DVD,plus Casino Royale on bluray,and the Connery movies to me are the only ones worth rebuying at hidef prices,and only then if there is noticeable visual upgrade.I can make myself content with the dvds of the other films. __________________ PSWii60 owner 360: Great game lineup, great online,crappy hardware PS3: Best BR player on the market. Great exclusives Wii: Tiger Woods 2010 has restored my faith... for now

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Art Sonneborn ThePower & TheGlory AVS GOLD CLUB MEMBER Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Battle Creek,MI USA Posts: 20,508	Guys, really ! Several of you own these and are more concerned about the packages than the films it seems. How does Dr No or From Russia With Love look ? Art __________________ My HT Get Calibrated, get Ken Whitcomb, now packing the PR-655 A man is not old until regrets start taking the place of dreams...