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Post by TylerDurden389 on Nov 3, 2011 18:31:55 GMT -5
Amazon has now started selling the set again themselves and so people will be getting the North American versions when they order. Where/How did you find out this? |
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Post by Jimbo on Nov 3, 2011 18:35:37 GMT -5
But Amazon has now started selling the set again themselves and so people will be getting the North American versions when they order. I ordered it last week from Amazon directly (NOT a third party seller), and still got the UK set. At the dirt cheap price of 55.99, I can ASSURE you that you will get the UK set too. |
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Post by supes78 on Nov 3, 2011 21:07:28 GMT -5
For several weeks on Amazon, it stated "sold by [insert seller name] and fulfilled by Amazon." Meaning, a private seller was paying Amazon extra to package and ship the items instead of doing it themselves. So, Amazon was selling this private seller's inventory and not their own. It's a common practice with Amazon, especially when they run out of stock on an item. That statement has since disappeared from the site, meaning Amazon is once again selling their own inventory, which should not be the UK versions.
If on the off chance it is, you can always return it, Amazon always pays for return shipping. Plus, recently, Amazon has a new policy where they do not have to wait until the item is returned to issue a refund. They will issue a refund within a day of you confirming that you want a refund and that you're returning the item.
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Post by Jimbo on Nov 4, 2011 0:15:07 GMT -5
 Still not getting it. Yes, if you bought on the main page, it was through Electronica Direct, fulfilled by Amazon. That's not what I did. I clicked on "24 new from 64.08", and about halfway down the list was the entry for Amazon.com LLC for 89.99. I clicked on that. It was from Amazon, directly. Not a third party. I've long noticed that if the main page defaults to a third party, the option to buy via Amazon directly is there, just buried in a list, usually because it's out of stock. This time, it was on the list, and available. With it, I bought several other Blu-rays, also from Amazon, and all came in the same box. It was definitely Amazon. It was sold by Amazon.com LLC just as everything else was. It was the UK release. Amazon itself had the UK release, as recent as October 21, which is when it shipped. Feel free to give it a shot though. 
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Post by Jimbo on Nov 4, 2011 0:25:00 GMT -5
In case you don't believe me.   |
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Post by TylerDurden389 on Nov 4, 2011 9:59:57 GMT -5
Thanks for the heads up Jim!!
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Post by magicjim on Nov 4, 2011 10:20:12 GMT -5
Thanks, Jim! I ordered it on Amazon yesterday morning. After your 6:35 post last night, I was able to cancel my order with Amazon as it had not yet shipped.
Much appreciated!
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Post by Keith on Nov 4, 2011 13:09:48 GMT -5
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Post by TylerDurden389 on Nov 4, 2011 13:10:24 GMT -5
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Post by jayce77 on Nov 5, 2011 13:09:25 GMT -5
I wonder if there ever going to sell the movies in singles now. Not sure if I want to buy Superman III & IV, ( not that I have anything against them ) or even Superman: The Movie again ( as I already have it on Blu-Ray ). But I'd love to have II finally . . .  |
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Post by Jimbo on Nov 8, 2011 18:36:31 GMT -5
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Post by TylerDurden389 on Nov 9, 2011 9:00:59 GMT -5
Why do you say this to me, when you know I will kill you for it? Lol j/k.
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Post by cypher85 on Nov 9, 2011 9:17:15 GMT -5
I'm glad I ponied up and bought it from best buy. Besides there is something really satisfying about buying an awesome kick-ass box set in person. Though usually I am a cheap bastard, but I would have been pissed if I had to deal with getting the UK version, and the hassel of sending it back and dealing with amazon.
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Post by TylerDurden389 on Nov 9, 2011 20:27:55 GMT -5
The price has jumped back up to 90 bucks for new. Even used copies are above 70. I think amazon got it straightened out because when I checked the other day, the new and used prices were between 50-60 dollars. Though I won't be the first to test out this theory. Because if I'm wrong, amazon will have pulled one of these on me:  |
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Post by Jimbo on Nov 9, 2011 21:48:30 GMT -5
It's not because they fixed the supply. I doubt they'll resolve it anytime soon. The sale price just ended. And once that happens, ALL the third party sellers follow suit.
Some time ago, I bought some Audio Technica headphones on Amazon. Amazon hadn't had them in stock for a while, so I got them from a third-party seller. The third-party sellers had been price-cutting each other to the point that I got them for 118 new when MSRP was 200. The price stayed around 120 for some time.
Then Amazon got them in stock again for 159, and instantly, all the third-party seller raised their price to 150+.
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Post by TylerDurden389 on Nov 10, 2011 19:30:59 GMT -5
Well, my only response to that (towards amazon and third party sellers) is:   |
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Post by ye5man on Nov 14, 2011 20:11:44 GMT -5
Watched STM theatrical on BR last night at last
Man, I cannot get over how perfectly edited this film is. Thau ruined so much of the flow with his 2001 cut. I didn't even find the Otis trail so long this time; when I was a kid it went on forever but it flies by now
There is no doubt in my mind this is my all time favourite movie. I still smile at all the right bits.
If I were too judge ojectively, I'd give:
4/4 for the 1st act
3 1/2 for the 2nd
3/4 for the 3rd.
Its a real treat to see this on BR; Unsworth's photography is stunning. I gasped at some shots on Krypton (detailed stuff I've only noticed when I saw it on the big screen)
There have been a couple of quality superhero flicks of the last decade (Spidey 2 gets my vote) but how many have the rewatchability factor of STM? None of them come close IMO
Reeve as Superman is so upbeat; why did they chose to go downbeat for SR?
And the flying sequence is still my favourite part - although that shot of him catching the helicopter hits the bullseye.
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Post by TylerDurden389 on Nov 14, 2011 22:25:55 GMT -5
There have been a couple of quality superhero flicks of the last decade (Spidey 2 gets my vote) but how many have the rewatchability factor of STM? None of them come close IMO Ya know, it's funny. The reason I could never get into Spider-Man 2 when I saw it in theaters (or even now) is because I see so many "beats" throughout the film that just SCREAM SUPERMAN 2 at me. Even though the Donner Cut hadn't been released yet, I still knew the story. The scene where he imagines being in the car with his uncle and Ben asks Peter to take his hand being the best example, of course. I'd like to think that those who aren't Superman fans that may have only seen the theatrical version of S2 as a kid would still recognize the overall "theme" going on there. As for my favorite comic book films over the last 10 years: 1. Incredible Hulk (can't tell you how pissed I am that Norton has to be such a hot-head which got him canned from doing The Avengers) 2. Sin City. Bruce Willis and especially Mickey Rourke FTW. 3. X-Men: First Class. Only problem I have is that they tried to tie it with the other films, and I felt they should've used it as a fresh start since there's too many inconsistencies to count lol. 4. Punisher: War Zone. IMO, one of the best script-to screen interpretations (after Sin City). Also, I love bad/good movies that don't take themselves seriously. Any film that essentially makes itself a slasher film with the killer as the protagonist gets my vote. |
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Post by Jimbo on Nov 14, 2011 23:26:12 GMT -5
Batman '89 is very rewatchable for me, moreso than STM. A lot of the plot is silly and it takes a dump on the canon, but I love the style, the musical score, and Jack's performance. While the ending of STM falls apart with the time travel, I love the conclusion of Batman, from the Batwing to the showdown in the tower. But that's just me. |
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Post by TylerDurden389 on Nov 14, 2011 23:53:57 GMT -5
I've heard that the ending of Batman '89 was written at the last minute (which explains the Batwing going down from a single bullet, as well as Batman killing Joker), but agreed, not as difficult to swallow as much as time travel lol. Batman '89 is one of the first films I can remember seeing, as well as the hype going on at the time. You can bet that it's this nerds favorite Batman film (screw the $hitty self-serious Nolanverse with it's laryngitis-riddled Batman and awful nausea-inducing shaky-cam). Though the latest Arkham videogames is probably *my opinion* the "truest essence" of Batman and that universe. Or just my favorite, since the campy Adam West stuff is just as true to the material lol.
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Post by crazy_asian_man on Nov 15, 2011 4:14:27 GMT -5
Watched STM theatrical on BR last night at last Man, I cannot get over how perfectly edited this film is. Thau ruined so much of the flow with his 2001 cut. I didn't even find the Otis trail so long this time; when I was a kid it went on forever but it flies by now There is no doubt in my mind this is my all time favourite movie. I still smile at all the right bits. If I were too judge ojectively, I'd give: 4/4 for the 1st act 3 1/2 for the 2nd 3/4 for the 3rd. STM is in a class of its own, agree with you completely there, ye5man!  Also agree that Spidey 2 is HIGH on my superhero list. Such a pity about Spidey 3.....*sigh* I think it just matched Singer's aesthetics--- for a Singer film, it was actually more upbeat than his other films. You know I love great parts of the film--- but I would have been probably just as fine with Zemeckis doing a 'sequel' to the Donner films as well (at least the "Back to the Future" and "Forest Gump" Zemeckis). Truth be told, I think it's also a sign of what the studios now feel is acceptable to audiences nowadays. Videogames are 'dark', so are superhero films--- so I might not just blame Singer for the 'darkness'--- he did the film he wanted, but if Zemeckis proposed an upbeat Superman film, I got a feeling it wouldn't get the greenlight. Also, I'll bet money that the 'new' Superman movie will also have a dark tone, as well. Possibly even darker than SR. Just look at the comics, there's very little that's upbeat there. THE definitive 'superhero reveals himself to the world' scene. It's been copied (and badly), and although I enjoy a good number of superhero films that have come after STM--- there's been NO 'superhero first appearance' sequence that has matched the helicopter rescue imo. Talk about perfect shooting, editing, and music! |
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Post by crazy_asian_man on Nov 15, 2011 4:30:05 GMT -5
Interesting, I think I remember you bringing this up before- though, Peter Parker is so much the 'human' scaled version of Superman on so many levels to me- (comics and movies) that I didn't have a problem with it.
Peter Parker is a flawed kid with major guilt issues (at least he did before they stupidly retconned it in Spidey 3), Clark is the ultimate boy scout; Peter is a teen who struggles with his Spiderman persona being perceived as a public menace (nevermind Spidey 3), while Clark's identity as Superman is a symbol of hope and good to the world; Peter struggles with money issues- Superman would never have to, although the money thing is never really addressed that much in the comics....
Anyhow, the character at the core is worlds apart, so even if it had the same basic plots as the Superman movies (and perhaps to a degree they do)- feels different enough to me to enjoy, but I could see where you're coming from.
I hear you.... I saw the trailer again recently and just thought...'man, this would be even COOLER with Norton in the mix'....
It's an interesting adaptation. Funny thing is, even though it's beat by beat (and frame for frame) the comic, I had a totally different tone in my imagination than how the movie came out. (Same for Batman: Year One- animated)
Yeah... the quality control overall with the series wasn't there. Would like to see Matthew Vaughn return to 'complete the trilogy' to transition it to Singer's films, though....
Hm....well, I agreed with most of your pics, but didn't have the same reaction here. I loved Ray Stevenson as Punisher, but I thought that this should have been the EASIEST superhero film to get off the ground. I think I did want the 'Dark Knight' treatment with the Punisher, but it'll be interesting to see how Marvel tries this one again later on down the line....
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Post by crazy_asian_man on Nov 15, 2011 4:34:43 GMT -5
Batman '89 has grown on me--- Although I embrace the Nolan films as the definitive 'canon' films, I think the Keaton/Burton look for the character KILLS.
Like Blade Runner, I enjoy Batman 89 mostly as a 'mood' piece that takes you into a specific other world with its visuals and music, versus having a great story.... and- I'm reminded of the geeky world enthusiasm at the time that surrounded it, every time I see it- as I know a giant chunk of the public only was familiar with the campy 60's show at the time and was taken aback with the idea Batman could be portrayed any other way with Burton's take on it.
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Post by Paul (ral) on Nov 15, 2011 5:43:48 GMT -5
Though the latest Arkham videogames is probably *my opinion* the "truest essence" of Batman and that universe. Im of the same opinion...I wonder if I will ever see a true interpretation of Bats on screen...instead of an approximation. |
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