Anyone seen The Salton Sea and is it worth it? - DVDfile.com forum for DVD, Blu-Ray, and HD-DVD

Squid Lips · 09-11-2002, 08:28 PM

Hi all,

Have only seen the trailer for Salton Sea and it looks pretty cool. Anyone seen the film or the DVD? Is it worth a blind buy? What films is it comparable to? And where is the cheapest find for it (outside of Ebay).

Thanks!

godmoney · 09-11-2002, 10:29 PM

I loved the Salton Sea. It's hard to compare it to something. If I were to compare (in my eyes) it would have to be to a David Fincher or Darren Aronofsky film. It's not quite as artsy, but the mood is similar. Val Kilmer redeems himself in this, he really does. Vincent D'Onofrio is awesome, too.

I bought the DVD yesterday, and while the extras are a little short, I was overly impressed. It was good seeing the movie in such good quality.

At Circuit City, where I went, they had one copy left in the back, they were sold out! Pretty good demand for a indie film. Circuit City has it the cheapest at $15.99.

Call me a sucker, but it's one of my favorite films this year.

Flash Ahhh · 09-11-2002, 10:31 PM

Here are three related Softare threads:

http://www.dvdfile.com/interactive/f...ghlight=salton

http://www.dvdfile.com/interactive/f...ghlight=salton

http://www.dvdfile.com/interactive/f...ghlight=salton

Plus the original Now Playing thread from a while back:

http://www.dvdfile.com/interactive/f...ghlight=salton

-Flash

BsK · 09-12-2002, 12:55 AM

A sollid movie, in the vain on PF, (but what isn't)...but it is actually a thriller/whodunit. Some weird characters, entertaining humor, and solid story. 3 stars IMO.

Grimace2k2 · 09-12-2002, 02:06 AM

Great great movie. One of the best of the year.

Squid Lips · 09-12-2002, 09:53 AM

Thanks for the tips gang. I have a circuit City about 5 blocks from me so will check it out tomorrow. Best deal so far has been Walmart at $19.83 (weird price). I like Kilmer, and the trailer makes this one look pretty wild. Will grab it with my Outer Limits DVD tomorrow.

Disco Stu · 09-14-2002, 12:04 AM

A stylish neo-noir that's surprisingly funny, but sadly runs out of ideas after 75 minutes. The last 20 minutes are very been-there-done that, and ruin a perfectly good genre piece. The movie is worth seeing for that scene with Glenn Plummer though.

The Limey · 09-14-2002, 08:11 AM

It's one i've been looking forward to for a while and all being well, i'll be watching it tonight.

09-11-2002, 08:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Squid Lips Actor Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Los Angeles CA	Anyone seen The Salton Sea and is it worth it? Hi all, Have only seen the trailer for Salton Sea and it looks pretty cool. Anyone seen the film or the DVD? Is it worth a blind buy? What films is it comparable to? And where is the cheapest find for it (outside of Ebay). Thanks!

09-11-2002, 10:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
godmoney Actor Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Orlando, FL	I loved the Salton Sea. It's hard to compare it to something. If I were to compare (in my eyes) it would have to be to a David Fincher or Darren Aronofsky film. It's not quite as artsy, but the mood is similar. Val Kilmer redeems himself in this, he really does. Vincent D'Onofrio is awesome, too. I bought the DVD yesterday, and while the extras are a little short, I was overly impressed. It was good seeing the movie in such good quality. At Circuit City, where I went, they had one copy left in the back, they were sold out! Pretty good demand for a indie film. Circuit City has it the cheapest at $15.99. Call me a sucker, but it's one of my favorite films this year. __________________ "I am un CHIEN Andalusia!"

09-11-2002, 10:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
Flash Ahhh Moderator Emeritus Well Worth the Double Dip! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: 8.4 Miles from the newest Hooters Restaurant	Here are three related Softare threads: http://www.dvdfile.com/interactive/f...ghlight=salton http://www.dvdfile.com/interactive/f...ghlight=salton http://www.dvdfile.com/interactive/f...ghlight=salton Plus the original Now Playing thread from a while back: http://www.dvdfile.com/interactive/f...ghlight=salton -Flash __________________ Flash - Moderator Emeritus - Savior of the Universe Criterion (krî´tir´èæn) Greek [kritËreon], *Noun.* (circa 1622) - Definitiveness. Set standard. Principle, rule or test upon which value or decision can be based. Characterization in which all others are judged.

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09-12-2002, 12:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
BsK Actor Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: LA	A sollid movie, in the vain on PF, (but what isn't)...but it is actually a thriller/whodunit. Some weird characters, entertaining humor, and solid story. 3 stars IMO.

09-12-2002, 02:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
Grimace2k2 Actor Join Date: Mar 2002	Great great movie. One of the best of the year.

09-12-2002, 09:53 AM	#6 (permalink)
Squid Lips Actor Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Los Angeles CA	Thanks for the tips gang. I have a circuit City about 5 blocks from me so will check it out tomorrow. Best deal so far has been Walmart at $19.83 (weird price). I like Kilmer, and the trailer makes this one look pretty wild. Will grab it with my Outer Limits DVD tomorrow.

09-14-2002, 12:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
Disco Stu Actor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: New York	A stylish neo-noir that's surprisingly funny, but sadly runs out of ideas after 75 minutes. The last 20 minutes are very been-there-done that, and ruin a perfectly good genre piece. The movie is worth seeing for that scene with Glenn Plummer though.

09-14-2002, 08:11 AM	#8 (permalink)
The Limey Actor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London , England	It's one i've been looking forward to for a while and all being well, i'll be watching it tonight.