E.T. - Ultimate Gift Box Set

[drudo-182]

looks awesome.

-drew-

[DVDog]

Yeah, too bad it's $70. :rar:

[pdjennings]

Originally posted by DVDog
Yeah, too bad it's $70. :rar:

Actually... most online stores have it retailing for less than $50 ....

[SidcupMartin]

They have my cash... I gotta have the original version Cool looking cover

[Avid]

Yeah too bad it is $50, doesn't have the trailer or deleted scenes (at least for me).

[SidcupMartin]

Originally posted by Avid
Yeah too bad it is $50, doesn't have the trailer or deleted scenes (at least for me).

I can live without those as long as I can see the film as I remember it

[Monterey Jack]

I'll just buy the set and sell off the crappy 20th Anniversary version for $10 or so bucks. I can live with the exceptional making-of documentary from the 1996 laserdisc (which has the deleted scenes that will only be available on that horrible "RealAccess" online thing). Stick it to the man!

[Icon769]

Universal is fucking people sideways on this deal (At least the non rich folk like myself). I want the original so I'm going to get it, but I'm only paying a few bucks for it. I'll be trading in some crappy DVDS at the Warehouse and paying the difference.

[Buffalo Bill]

I'll be buying it but I'm not happy that I'm going to have to pay more for one disc than I'll end up paying for the BTTF Trilogy (they can stick the politically correct version 2nd disc where the sun don't shine). I also am extremely disappointed that I won't be able to access the trailers or deleted scenes. Damn you Universal.

[Porkchop]

My god, the bitching!

Criterion routinely releases movies for more money than this, and often they're much lesser movies (can you say "Armageddon"?). Why don't you throw some of this anger their way?!

[pdjennings]

[trespoochies]

This makes me really appreciate the laserdisc years. I personally think the special ed. on laser is still better then the dvd coming. With the exeption of not having the laser in digital, I have the hour-long documentary, all the deleted scenes, trailers, costume design, etc. and in a nifty box as well....

[SolidSnakeASS]

Isn't Montery Pop about $80? E.T. is a good deal compared to that. Also, there is the single disc option for those that don't want to shell out the dollars.

[Morticia]

Originally posted by Porkchop
My god, the bitching!

Criterion routinely releases movies for more money than this, and often they're much lesser movies (can you say "Armageddon"?). Why don't you throw some of this anger their way?!

I've paid up to $40 for a CC (and that was Notorious and Rebecca, both worth the bucks!!)....never $50 or $70.

But....$50 or $70, deleted scenes or no, this is one good-looking box and I will be ordering it just to get the original movie as it was shown in theatres.

[Nexus 6]

originally posted by SolidSnakeASS

Also, there is the single disc option for those that don't want to shell out the dollars.

The problem is the original version is only available in the Ultimate Box. Personally, I've come to grips with that. I will be getting the box, as I love the movie, but I understand the sentiments of those who don't want to pay that much just to have the '82 version.

I realize that I don't have a whole lot of room to complain, as I will be supporting this release by purchasing it, but it I am disappointed that the trailers and deleted scenes will only be available via the TotalAxess web content. As I pointed out in an e-mail I sent to Universal, I cannont for the life of me figure out who this benefits. The only way Universal can profit from doing this is if they have a deal with some computer manufacturers.

In a recent poll of the general DVD-buying public, deleted scenes were voted as the number one extra feature, and now Universal is limiting access to that feature by including it only through the web-based content. I imagine the majority of the general DVD-buying public (which includes casual fans, not just geeks like us), probably do not have a DVD ROM drive. And even if they do, most of them probably don't have the memory capabilities or connection speeds to be able to view the material in high quality. So, I can't really understand why anyone thought this would be a good idea; it was just a really bad decision.

Exhale. Sorry for the rant; that's really the only thing that bugs me about this release now. The original version only being available in the box is a nusanse (that is incorrect; the correct spelling of nuisance is... ) and a frustrating, albeit understandable, marketing decision, but the deleted scenes/trailers thing is a real head-scratcher.

I know there are worse things in the world I could be complaining about, but hey, it's a DVD message board.

[mgdewey]

Goodness guys - we are talking about one of the highest grossing films of all time, one of the most popular characters, pop culture everywhere. Be glad that there is a bare bones edition. The fact of the matter is, if you don't like the movie, you don't have to get it. BTW, check out the Criterion website and look at some of their MSRPs, several are 49.99 and over.

E.T. is well worth the Ultimate Gift Box packaging. I just wish that other Spielberg movies had been presented in this coolness. Maybe D-VHS D-Theater will kill DVD so you can all complain about bare bones tapes that retail for 40 - 50 bucks for lackluster titles.

For everyone that complains about the price and the missing trailer or whatever else - check out some of the titles that retail for well over $30 that include no extras. For me the anticipation alone is worth the $50-$70.

Sorry, it has been a rough Friday, kill the boss!!!!!!

[rolisme]

Well I went ot see the movie in the theaters, and I thought is was pretty bad of a movie (the whole thing not just the special edition) so I am still debating on wheter or not to get it, just for collectable reasons. If I do decide to purchase this movie, it would definately be the collectors set I like to think of myself as a DVD collector and want the nice sets(of course my collection speaks differently, so please allow me to live in my fantasy world ) of the movies which come out

[Raxel]

Originally posted by DVDog
Yeah, too bad it's $70. :rar:

amazon $5 off coupon + STL = $42.** before shipping.

[Avid]

I am amazed people are saying "don't complain".

The Criterion to ET comparison doesn't work. Every Criterion I looked up is cheaper than ET, even Brazil. Criterion is a small company that has to pay fees to release a DVD. Most of their films do not have large appeal and they are not going to sell lots and lots of disks. I don't think I have ever noticed a Criterion release on the top selling DVD list.

For everyone that complains about the price and the missing trailer or whatever else - check out some of the titles that retail for well over $30 that include no extras.

I can't think of a single DVD of a popular modern movie that has been released by a major studio for more than $30 that didn't include the trailer. Not one.

Price issue aside, they are not making standard DVD features available to most people.

I love trailers, they are my favorite normal extra. I love watching a good trailer when I pop in the disk, it gets me in the mood to watch the movie. The few DVDs that I own without the trailer, I actually cringe every time I think about those DVDs. I bought them, like I will ET, because I really like those movies, but I miss the trailer.

Deleted scenes are a popular extra. I have been wanting to see these for twenty years. Many people want to see these.

It is mostly people that want ET that are complaining. Once you forget about the price you have to pay and own the disk, these cool extras are missing. Even Paramount is getting the message people like trailers and are including them on most new releases and big catalogue titles.

I called Universal long distance several times and they never once called me back. I e-mailed them many times and never got even a form letter saying they have my e-mail.

I will buy this because I want the movie but Universal is not going to get my money on a lot of other DVDs. I was going to buy A Beautiful Mind, not now. I was thinking about buying Field of Dreams, forget it. I was going to buy one of my favorite movies Back to the Future, but the trilogy is not even on my Christmas list.

People are mad about more than just the price. Universal has the deleted scenes and trailer and are choosing to not make them easily accessible.

[Deez108]

After months of bitching to myself over the whole putting the original in a 70 buck set I have resigned to the fact that deep down I always knew I would shell out the cash for it.

Hi my name is Andrew and I have a DVD addiction...

[XtrueX]

I'm a little puzzled by all of you who are angry about this release but are going to buy it anyway. I think it just shows Universal that they can do whatever they want & people will still buy it.

I understand everyone's desire to own the movie though & it's really nobody's business what any of you buy.

I really want to own E.T. but I am gonna sit this one out.

[Porkchop]

Originally posted by Avid
People are mad about more than just the price. Universal has the deleted scenes and trailer and are choosing to not make them easily accessible.

For the record, I agree about the deleted scenes and the trailer. That's a big misstep on their part, and I don't quite understand it. (Doesn't bug me much, though, as I have a DVD-ROM drive on a PC hooked up to my LCD projector, so I'm good to go. )

The price is steep, but I don't think it's that much steeper than a lot of other classic sets out there.

[ceeece]

Yeah! It seems that everyone is jumping on the gift set bandwagon this time of year. I already am planning on buying the Spider-Man and LOTR gift boxes as well as E.T. Dang, that's a lot of money for 3 movies! Now that I have my new widescreen TV it is all worth it! No more squeezed picture!

[cmoon]

So, was this ALWAYS a hand giving a "thumbs up"...or was a gun digitally erased from the original picture?

Originally posted by pdjennings

I also find it odd that people are complaining about this release, yet buying it anyway. Admittedly, I'm not wild about any version of E.T., but I would have bought it in an instant if the extras were available to me (no DVD-ROM here, PLUS, I wouldn't want to be taking the disc back and forth from the TV room to the computer room in order to digest the whole disc). Heck, I still have the super deluxe version of LOTR on preorder even though I just FINALLY saw the film for the first time and wasn't that impressed by it.
By complaining about the E.T. set here, yet still buying it anyway, nothing is being accomplished except telling the studios that we will bend to their will whenever they want us to. Do you think Universal cares what you think about how they do their business if they're still getting your money? I'm just surprised that Spielberg is sitting by quietly while Universal is manipulating the fans of his film.

[JakeLipson]

Originally posted by Avid
I can't think of a single DVD of a popular modern movie that has been released by a major studio for more than $30 that didn't include the trailer. Not one.

All nine Limited Issues from Disney in 1999. $39.99 retail, and pretty much nil on the extras (oh, yeah, there's "Full Color Character Artwork on Disc," but not much else.) No trailers either.

[drudo-182]

trailers are the best things. i watch the trailers, then watch the feature film.

-drew-

[Monterey Jack]

One thing I just thought of: Will the DTS track be available on the '82 version of the film, or just on the '02 version?

[Buffalo Bill]

Originally posted by Monterey Jack
One thing I just thought of: Will the DTS track be available on the '82 version of the film, or just on the '02 version?

I'm 99.9% sure that the dts track will only be available for the politically correct 2002 version.

[dork74]

Just do what im gonna do ...... Buy the special edition wait till the flick is on "moratorium" keep the REAL version of e.t. and sell the extras and stupid edition of e.t. the extra terrible dvd on ebay to a full frame loving retard for a song that didnt know about the limited release. Sorry to be so assinine but universal made me do it ....I've got a 3 yr old son who loves e.t. and i want to bring him up on the REAL version of e.t. that i saw in 1982 the same version he's seen on laserdisc for much of his life as it stands right now .....Lucas and spielberg i really miss when they were hungry filmakers that made movies that gave you a sense of wonderment untill the intervention of computers that ripped the heart out of films that all of a sudden "needed" improvment to bring them to clean up their films ......well guys clean this up :barf: :barf: :barf: :barf: i saw e.t special edition in an empty theater opening weekend and i sum it up like this:flush:

[MurDiddlyUrdler]

Damn, you people are so bitter. Spielberg didn't change the film to piss you off. He felt changes were necessary so he made them. He is the director after all. He can do things like that if he so chooses.

I saw the 20th anniversary re-release in the theater and I enjoyed it greatly. While it may not be exactly the same film I saw 20 years ago when I was a kid, none of the changes really make a difference in the tone, message or makeup of the film. It's essentially the very same movie with a few tweaks here and there. The changes made are NOT significant enough for people to get in such an uproar about.

If you can't afford the $50 for the gift set don't complain because you're really not missing out on much. Sure it would be nice if the 1982 version was available separately, but it's not so quit bitching about it. It's not going to get you anywhere.

I'm going to buy the gift set, but not so that I can have the 1982. I'm buying it for the nice extra features coming with it.

[DickHalloran]

Originally posted by MurDiddlyUrdler
Damn, you people are so bitter. Spielberg didn't change the film to piss you off. He felt changes were necessary so he made them. He is the director after all. He can do things like that if he so chooses.

I saw the 20th anniversary re-release in the theater and I enjoyed it greatly. While it may not be exactly the same film I saw 20 years ago when I was a kid, none of the changes really make a difference in the tone, message or makeup of the film. It's essentially the very same movie with a few tweaks here and there. The changes made are NOT significant enough for people to get in such an uproar about.

If you can't afford the $50 for the gift set don't complain because you're really not missing out on much. Sure it would be nice if the 1982 version was available separately, but it's not so quit bitching about it. It's not going to get you anywhere.

I'm going to buy the gift set, but not so that I can have the 1982. I'm buying it for the nice extra features coming with it.

Would you mind if Leonardo Da Vinci came back to life and put a big X through the mona lisa because he felt the changes were necessary?

[Porkchop]

Originally posted by DickHalloran


Would you mind if Leonardo Da Vinci came back to life and put a big X through the mona lisa because he felt the changes were necessary?

That would be fundamentally changing the experience of that painting. As Mr. DiddlyUrdler said, and I agree with this, E.T. is completely intact in spirit and tone. It's the same movie with the occasional tweak, and the uproar is really unjustified.

Also, I've said it before and I'll say it again... the guns were NOT taken out for political correctness. Spielberg said in 1982 that he wished he had not put them in because THEY MAKE NO SENSE. These are FBI agents on a non-violent scientific mission pursuing innocent children. They would NOT pull shotguns on those kids. No way.

[Oscar Antonio M]

I dont have ANYTHING against the S.E. of E.T. i always thought that it was stupid for the FBI agents to have rifles on because why the fuck do you need rifles when you are dealing with a harmless alien and a bunch of kids?.
I did not mind the CGI changes at all, we live in a new generation and a film must be made for the technology changes of any generation, that is of course if the director wants.
As for the bathtub scene i thought that it was funny, the extended Halloween thing was not mindful for me it actually helped me to make the film have more sense.

All in all, i am buying the gift set: Its pretty and i want more HT ornaments.

[LBPound23]

Originally posted by buffalobill


I'm 99.9% sure that the dts track will only be available for the politically correct 2002 version.

Not only that, but I'm pretty certain that the 1982 cut won't even have Dolby Digital 5.1, just a Dolby Surround track.

[SolidSnakeASS]

Yes, only the Dolby Surround track! Which is really cool, because it preserves the original mix. We should be happy about that, since we want the original cut, the original aspect, and the original soundtrack.

[MurDiddlyUrdler]

Originally posted by DickHalloran


Would you mind if Leonardo Da Vinci came back to life and put a big X through the mona lisa because he felt the changes were necessary?

It's far from the same thing and you know it. Did Spielberg put a big X through ET? Of course not. He changed a few minor inconsequential things here and there. Nothing for any fan to get in an uproar about. Jeez.

Originally posted by Porkchop



That would be fundamentally changing the experience of that painting. As Mr. DiddlyUrdler said, and I agree with this, E.T. is completely intact in spirit and tone. It's the same movie with the occasional tweak, and the uproar is really unjustified.

Thanks Porkchop. At least one sane person agrees with me.

[Oscar Antonio M]

Originally posted by MurDiddlyUrdler




At least one sane person agrees with me.

You are not alone.

[Icon769]

Originally posted by Oscar Antonio M
i always thought that it was stupid for the FBI agents to have rifles on because why the fuck do you need rifles when you are dealing with a harmless alien and a bunch of kids?.

But how would the FBI agents know that the alien was "harmless" Shouldn't they always be prepared for a worst case scenario? To me it makes perfect sense that they had rifles.

[Oscar Antonio M]

Originally posted by Icon769


But how would the FBI agents know that the alien was "harmless" Shouldn't they always be prepared for a worst case scenario? To me it makes perfect sense that they had rifles.

Well the thing was dying, so i seriously doubt that they will have any 2nd thought about it.
But i dont think that the rifles were much appropiate in the first place, they made the movie has some sort of hidden violent nature.

Speilberg is a ass for turing guns into walkie talkies....and Lucas too for making greedo shoot first. In real life the F.B.I. would have had guns with them. I like when scenes are added into films but changing stuff like this is just stupid.