If you weren't an X-Fan, and saw X-Men 1.5 in a store, what would you think it was? - DVDfile.com forum for DVD, Blu-Ray, and HD-DVD

JakeLipson · 02-13-2003, 01:37 AM

Just got Fox's new X-Men 1.5 DVD yesterday, and it stands up as an awesome disc. The only problem with it is the "1.5" labeling. In my extreme annoyance with the labeling, I wondered something and thought I'd ask.

If you were not an X-Fan and/or not fermilliar with the history of the so-called 1.5 version of the film, what would you think the DVD was if you happened to see it in stores?

Just wondering how confusing Fox's poor marketing has confused Average Joe.

TroubledSpirits · 02-13-2003, 01:50 AM

I would think it was a new cut of the first movie (as it was supposed to be)...

SkottDMD · 02-13-2003, 01:52 AM

I REALLY don't get why everyone is complaining. It's just a name for the special edition that's all. As for someone who isn't a fan? Read the back it doesn't say a thing about it being a new cut at all. Anyway, it's a great set with some of the best behind the scenes stuff I have seen in a long time.

michaelallroy · 02-13-2003, 02:01 AM

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what would you think it was?

the tricked out edition.

StinkPalm · 02-13-2003, 02:02 AM

yeah i totally would have thought it was a movie that tells what happens in between the movies of X-Men 1 and X-Men 2

Flash Ahhh · 02-13-2003, 02:03 AM

Other: The X-Men Quadrilogy

-Flash

StinkPalm · 02-13-2003, 02:04 AM

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Originally posted by michaelallroy
the tricked out edition.

Extreme Edition?

DrDetroit · 02-13-2003, 02:08 AM

I'm guessing there's some explanatory notes at the back of the case. And it really isn't the hardest concept to grasp when it comes down to it.

Riedenschneider · 02-13-2003, 02:11 AM

A Video Game.

jonathan_little · 02-13-2003, 02:13 AM

Put me in the confused Average Joe category. I know better now, but at first I was clueless (what's new?)

Donkey · 02-13-2003, 02:23 AM

I guesse I would think it was just a new version of the DVD or the movie. I don't know what I would think because I all ready know what it is so it's hard to make the call...

Satoshi · 02-13-2003, 02:48 AM

If I just saw the cover that said "X-Men 1.5" I would've thought it was a new movie. If I read the back of the cover I would've known that it was just a SE of the original "X-Men".

3DMan · 02-13-2003, 02:50 AM

When they couldn't get the new cut, they should have retitled it "X-Men: 1.5/.5"

QuiGonJosh · 02-13-2003, 10:35 AM

I would think it was a new cut of the first film, but I'd buy it anyway, no matter what it was...

brian · 02-13-2003, 02:33 PM

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Originally posted by 3DMan
When they couldn't get the new cut, they should have retitled it "X-Men: 1.5/.5"

X-Men 3?

weldon · 02-13-2003, 02:53 PM

I would think it was a cheesey direct-to-video sequel with different voice actors and none of the charm of the original movie. Oh wait, that's a Disney DVD.

IKEA_boy · 02-13-2003, 03:14 PM

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Originally posted by brian
X-Men 3?

I guess I fit in the 'X-Fan' catergory, and if I hadn't known what this was before seeing it I probably would've thought it was a new cut of the film.

Anyone who hasn't been living under a rock for the last five years knows of this 'add a fraction to the old number and... voila, something new' craze so no one should think it's an entirely new movie.

sub780lime · 02-13-2003, 09:21 PM

if i wasnt as experience with DVDs i would probably think it was a whole new movie or atleast an entirely new cut of this movie, i did pick it up, but like the casing for original, but wanted whats new on this disc anyway

QuiGonJosh · 02-13-2003, 09:26 PM

I got an X Men question, did they film X2 and X3 at the same time? I cant remember if they did or not.

Deez108 · 02-13-2003, 09:42 PM

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Originally posted by QuiGonJosh
I got an X Men question, did they film X2 and X3 at the same time? I cant remember if they did or not.

They haven't filmed X3 yet. In fact, I don't believe they have even officially announced an X3. However, if X2 does good business, then I would not be suprised to learn that X3 is on its way for 2005 or 6.

As for the topic at hand, I'm not sure what I would have thought the 1.5 was all about. First reaction would have been probably for me to believe it was a special edition.

chogan · 02-13-2003, 11:10 PM

I would be thoroughly confused until I read the back cover, which hopefully would clear it up.

Drexl · 02-13-2003, 11:18 PM

A porno

dvdfan · 02-14-2003, 05:07 PM

I would think it was a cheap knock off. Kinda like how you can go to the store and find "Snow White" really cheap, only look at it and realize that the Snow White is really made by some no-name company, and not the "Disney's Snow White" that you normally associate with it.

I know we have all run into confusion of this before.

Now, do I get an award for strangest comparison between movies? I mean comparing Xmen to Snow White, that has got to be far fetched!!

sub780lime · 02-14-2003, 07:42 PM

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Originally posted by Deez108
They haven't filmed X3 yet. In fact, I don't believe they have even officially announced an X3. However, if X2 does good business, then I would not be suprised to learn that X3 is on its way for 2005 or 6.

As for the topic at hand, I'm not sure what I would have thought the 1.5 was all about. First reaction would have been probably for me to believe it was a special edition.

yeah, singer pretty much said to expect it to be a trilogy

ctoelle · 02-15-2003, 07:45 PM

"I think this is nothing but a goddamned screw-job. I thinks it's a shakedown" - Nathan Arizona

Bjørn N · 02-16-2003, 01:01 AM

Provided I still knew about DVD's in general and the double-dipping "practice" I would just assume special edition re-release. I would not assume anything about the cut.

mrcoaster · 02-16-2003, 02:40 PM

I would have thought it was what is was supposed to be...a new special edition cut of the movie. Of course, I would have picked it up and read the back and noticed no mention of that.

Even though I keep up with the DVD releases and such, it's not hard for the average Joe to look something up. If they wonder, then look for the answers. They are available. Anybody who doesn't bother to try to find the answer and just assumes or guesses deserves what they get!

LBPound23 · 02-16-2003, 04:41 PM

Other...I'd think it's some kind of software program.

sub780lime · 02-16-2003, 10:37 PM

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Originally posted by LBPound23
Other...I'd think it's some kind of software program.

sweet, be your own mutant, 1 and a half steps to becoming or turning a friend into a mutant, 1) find some radioactive goop 2)...

smurdleman2000 · 02-17-2003, 03:57 AM

the first movie plus half of the second one

View Poll Results: If you weren't an X-Fan, and saw X-Men 1.5 in a store, what would you think it was?
I would think it was a new cut of the first film.	25	35.71%
I would think it was a completely new movie that is supposed to be viewed between X1 and X2.	19	27.14%
I would think it was a new special edition release of the DVD with the same cut of the film as the previous DVD release.	16	22.86%
Other (please specify)	10	14.29%
Voters: 70. You may not vote on this poll

02-13-2003, 01:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
JakeLipson All Hail Peter Jackson! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry	If you weren't an X-Fan, and saw X-Men 1.5 in a store, what would you think it was? Just got Fox's new X-Men 1.5 DVD yesterday, and it stands up as an awesome disc. The only problem with it is the "1.5" labeling. In my extreme annoyance with the labeling, I wondered something and thought I'd ask. If you were not an X-Fan and/or not fermilliar with the history of the so-called 1.5 version of the film, what would you think the DVD was if you happened to see it in stores? Just wondering how confusing Fox's poor marketing has confused Average Joe. __________________ Proud Supporter of Blu-ray Disc! My modest collection of little silver movie discs

02-13-2003, 01:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
TroubledSpirits Actor Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Miami / Gainesville	I would think it was a new cut of the first movie (as it was supposed to be)... __________________ And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger.......... My DVDs

02-13-2003, 01:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
SkottDMD Actor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: St. Catharines, ON	I REALLY don't get why everyone is complaining. It's just a name for the special edition that's all. As for someone who isn't a fan? Read the back it doesn't say a thing about it being a new cut at all. Anyway, it's a great set with some of the best behind the scenes stuff I have seen in a long time. __________________ Because everyone else is doing it. The ONLY Monster Squad site on the net!

02-13-2003, 02:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
StinkPalm Loves chocolate covered pretzels Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New York City.....recognize	yeah i totally would have thought it was a movie that tells what happens in between the movies of X-Men 1 and X-Men 2 __________________ Here's the pulse, alright. Now here's the finger. Far from the pulse jammed straight up your ass, say would you like a chocolate covered pretzel?

02-13-2003, 02:03 AM	#6 (permalink)
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02-13-2003, 02:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
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02-13-2003, 02:13 AM	#10 (permalink)
jonathan_little Actor Join Date: Jan 2002	Put me in the confused Average Joe category. I know better now, but at first I was clueless (what's new?)

02-13-2003, 02:23 AM	#11 (permalink)
Donkey Actor Join Date: May 2002 Location: Akron, Ohio, USA	I guesse I would think it was just a new version of the DVD or the movie. I don't know what I would think because I all ready know what it is so it's hard to make the call... __________________ Tell me something, my friend. You ever dance with the devil by a pale moon light?

02-13-2003, 02:48 AM	#12 (permalink)
Satoshi Actor Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Texas	If I just saw the cover that said "X-Men 1.5" I would've thought it was a new movie. If I read the back of the cover I would've known that it was just a SE of the original "X-Men". __________________ My Dvds

02-13-2003, 02:50 AM	#13 (permalink)
3DMan SOex Anonymous Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Dallas, TX	When they couldn't get the new cut, they should have retitled it "X-Men: 1.5/.5" __________________ My Shite hey dude maybve my spelling isnt as goo as youyrs but at least i dont spank it on a pillow -yellow475

02-13-2003, 10:35 AM	#14 (permalink)
QuiGonJosh Banned Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Shire (WV)	I would think it was a new cut of the first film, but I'd buy it anyway, no matter what it was...

02-13-2003, 02:53 PM	#16 (permalink)
weldon Actor Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Denver, CO	I would think it was a cheesey direct-to-video sequel with different voice actors and none of the charm of the original movie. Oh wait, that's a Disney DVD.

02-13-2003, 09:21 PM	#18 (permalink)
sub780lime Can't Spell Bilbo Join Date: May 2002 Location: A Galaxy Far Far Away	if i wasnt as experience with DVDs i would probably think it was a whole new movie or atleast an entirely new cut of this movie, i did pick it up, but like the casing for original, but wanted whats new on this disc anyway __________________ love comes and goes, but an avatar . . . that's forever. - Pirate

02-13-2003, 09:26 PM	#19 (permalink)
QuiGonJosh Banned Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Shire (WV)	I got an X Men question, did they film X2 and X3 at the same time? I cant remember if they did or not.

02-13-2003, 11:10 PM	#21 (permalink)
chogan Actor Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Wesss Coasss	I would be thoroughly confused until I read the back cover, which hopefully would clear it up. __________________ My DVD Collection (cracked 500!) Top 20 Favorite Movies

02-13-2003, 11:18 PM	#22 (permalink)
Drexl Actor Join Date: Jun 2000	A porno

02-14-2003, 05:07 PM	#23 (permalink)
dvdfan Actor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: here and there.	I would think it was a cheap knock off. Kinda like how you can go to the store and find "Snow White" really cheap, only look at it and realize that the Snow White is really made by some no-name company, and not the "Disney's Snow White" that you normally associate with it. I know we have all run into confusion of this before. Now, do I get an award for strangest comparison between movies? I mean comparing Xmen to Snow White, that has got to be far fetched!! __________________ --

02-15-2003, 07:45 PM	#25 (permalink)
ctoelle Actor Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Denver	"I think this is nothing but a goddamned screw-job. I thinks it's a shakedown" - Nathan Arizona

02-16-2003, 01:01 AM	#26 (permalink)
Bjørn N Actor Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Oslo, Norway	Provided I still knew about DVD's in general and the double-dipping "practice" I would just assume special edition re-release. I would not assume anything about the cut. __________________ Bjørn Olav Nyberg Oslo, Norway DVD \| LD \| Games

02-16-2003, 02:40 PM	#27 (permalink)
mrcoaster Actor Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NC	I would have thought it was what is was supposed to be...a new special edition cut of the movie. Of course, I would have picked it up and read the back and noticed no mention of that. Even though I keep up with the DVD releases and such, it's not hard for the average Joe to look something up. If they wonder, then look for the answers. They are available. Anybody who doesn't bother to try to find the answer and just assumes or guesses deserves what they get! __________________ My Collection

02-16-2003, 04:41 PM	#28 (permalink)
LBPound23 Actor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: New York, USA	Other...I'd think it's some kind of software program. __________________ UltimateDisney.com: The Ultimate Guide to Disney DVD - News and views on all of Disney's movies.

02-17-2003, 03:57 AM	#30 (permalink)
smurdleman2000 Actor Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Allendale, MI	the first movie plus half of the second one __________________ I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhauser gate. All those... moments... will be lost in time, like tears... in rain. Time to die.