BMW Films: The Hire

[WraithGTS]

. . . for those interested, the Hire DVD is available for ordereing online at www.bmwfilms.com for only $3.75 plus S&H.

[IKEA_boy]

I got an e-mail about it today. What exactly is on this disc?

[WraithGTS]

It is a compilation of eight short films feature BMWs, but the best part is, they are directed by some big names . . . John Woo does one . . . Tony Scott another . . . I believe Ridley Scott produces a few as well.

[asphodel5]

Does anyone know if this disc will contain the Wong Kar Wai film from the first "season"? I remember that there were rights issues or some sort of dispute. I think that the title of the film was "the follow".

[IKEA_boy]

I mean what shorts are on this disc? Is it the same as the initial pressing (or something) that had one extra short and is no "rare?"

[trespoochies]

I just ordered it for 4 bucks. Site says it'll take about 2-3 weeks for delivery. Not much of a gamble even though the site really doesn't say what's on it.

[RaceTripper]

Originally posted by asphodel5
Does anyone know if this disc will contain the Wong Kar Wai film from the first "season"? I remember that there were rights issues or some sort of dispute. I think that the title of the film was "the follow".

It contains all 5 films from the first season (including The Follow by Wong Kar Wai), plus the 3 new ones featuring the Z4.

Films are widescreen letterboxed.

Mine came in a keepcase. The first season that I got last year, as well as the new one bundled with Roundel magazine) came in slipcases.

I assume mine is the same you'll get, but I suppose it could be different (i.e. packaged in slipcase) since I got mine free as a BMW customer when I ordered via online BMW account (as opposed to the public website).

[trespoochies]

Are the commentaries on it?

[chogan]

It's definitely worth it, for the Guy Ritchie directed one starting Madonna and the M5. That's been one of my demo discs for a while.

First of all, the M5 rules. Secondly, Madonna's attitude makes it very entertaining! Everybody loves it!

[Meritocracy]

Originally posted by trespoochies
Are the commentaries on it?

Yes, all the shorts contain Filmmaker commentaries

[orf]

I want it just for the Kar-Wai and Iñárritu shorts. I loved both of them.

[RaceTripper]

Originally posted by chogan
It's definitely worth it, for the Guy Ritchie directed one starting Madonna and the M5. That's been one of my demo discs for a while.

First of all, the M5 rules. Secondly, Madonna's attitude makes it very entertaining! Everybody loves it!

Yeah, that's my favorite too, mostly because I drive a '02 530i Sport/Premium and lust after an M5.

But I also love the scene in Ronin with the bad guys in an E34 M5 getting chased going the wrong way through Paris. What an awesome car. What an awesome chase scene. Still better than Matrix Reloaded.

[trespoochies]

Originally posted by dwette

But I also love the scene in Ronin with the bad guys in an E34 M5 getting chased going the wrong way through Paris. What an awesome car. What an awesome chase scene. Still better than Matrix Reloaded. [/b]

The first thing I thought of after seeing the car chase in Reloaded was "Ronin is still better". Frankenheimer was the directing king of car chases.

[chrisp450]

Just to clarify....

Does this contain EVERY different short they have made?

Thanks

[orf]

Originally posted by chrisp450
Just to clarify....

Does this contain EVERY different short they have made?

Thanks

Yes.

Hire, The - Collector's Edition
- Hire: Ambush, The (2001)
- Hire: Chosen, The (2001)
- Hire: Follow, The (2001)
- Hire: Powder Keg, The (2001)
- Hire: Star, The (2001)
- Hire: Beat the Devil, The (2002)
- Hire: Hostage, The (2002)
- Hire: Ticker, The (2002)

[inaka]

Here's a link to a review of this new DVD:
http://www.thedigitalreview.com/foru...=&threadid=134

It includes all the info found on the DVD, etc.

It's a great DVD, well worth the price of $4...I just wish the transfers were anamorphic. Darn.

[BubbleGumUK]

I got this.

Great that on the side there's a tiny "Vol. 1" on the spine, at the bottom.

Although I would have thought last year's was number one, looks like they're starting again with this release as those shorts are on here.

Looks good that there'll be mony, anyhoo!

[inaka]

Unfortunately, there's been an announcement that there will be no more BMW Films shorts.

So it looks like this should actually read "Vol. 1 and only"

[chiprocks1]

Can you name your source or provide a link regarding the info about no more BMW short films??????

[Hellboy]

I just got my copies in the mail and I was pleasantly suprised. I had only previously seen The Star short, and I was getting this on a whim. All I have to say is amazing! It's pretty sad though when a 10 minute short film packs more of a punch than most feature films put out today. It also amazes me that I only had to pay for shipping, I would have gladly paid full retail price. Thumbs up to BMW! (now to start saving for that BMW...)

PS - It sucks that they are no longer going to produce any more shorts, but i'm damn glad that they made these.

[wynterfire]

i just got mine today as well. i watched a few of the shorts (Star, The Follow, and Beat the Devil). and i must say kudos to BMW for this collection.

the good:
5.1 and commentaries on the shorts

the bad:
they're non-animorphic (but i'm not complaining, it was free).

but all in all i'm very glad that they decided to put the entire collection on this DVD. and to think i almost bought them on ebay a few months back !! i'm glad i held out.

[DVDriven]

Does anyone know where I can find a scan of the DVD cover; mines came ripped on the bottom.

has anyone had any problems ordering this? it keeps telling me that my billing address is invalid.

Credit Card Billing Address
Christopher Sheaves
1523 blah st
Vancouver, WA, 12345

now, that's where I live and receive all of my bills at. Hence, it's a great billing address. but, it doesn't seem to want to work on this. *sigh* how odd.

[wynterfire]

Originally Posted by bune duggy

has anyone had any problems ordering this? it keeps telling me that my billing address is invalid.

Credit Card Billing Address
Christopher Sheaves
1523 blah st
Vancouver, WA, 12345

now, that's where I live and receive all of my bills at. Hence, it's a great billing address. but, it doesn't seem to want to work on this. *sigh* how odd.

your street is just too, well ....blah, for you to own the BMW films.

who wants to live on a blah street anyway

[godmoney]

Just ordered this tonight. Sucks that it's not anamorphic...but 5.1! Gonna sound great on my dads surround system.

[Reaver]

Just ordered my copy. For $4 you can't beat that! I have all of them downloaded on my PC at home, but I'll enjoy them on my TV more.

My personal favorite was "Star," directed my Guy Ritchie. Watching Madonna get tossed around in the backseat while CLive Owen (one of my wife's favorite hotties) laughs and smiles is hysterical.

[Ashenden]

Just ordered mine.... for free since I am the proud leasor (leasee?) of a 325CI... can't wait....

[sub780lime]

didnt even know this thread existed, we own one so got this for free in the mail, these are great, some not so great, and though madonna is annoying as hell, the one with her is the best one IMO

Originally Posted by wynterfire

your street is just too, well ....blah, for you to own the BMW films.

who wants to live on a blah street anyway

hah, true.

I got mine in the mail yesterday, and I can say I was truly blown away. Just amazing the effort that went into these things. Beat the Devil was my favorite, closely followed by Star. (One thing: Gary Oldman's skull cap was a little loose, and looked fake. that was the only thing wrong with that.) I've never heard of WKW or Inarritu, so those 2 were interesting. Hell, Powder Keg was so damn powerful, especially the end. wow.

I like the "Hulk" band-aid in the Ang Lee film. Was this short film before or after he was "Chosen" (sorry) to direct "Hulk"?

is the David Fincher listed the same "Seven" Fincher, or another? If it's the same guy, I really would have loved to see him do one of these. He doesn't have much car work in his films, so it would have been a welcome 'freshness', I suppose.

[tazer floyd]

Originally Posted by bune duggy

I like the "Hulk" band-aid in the Ang Lee film. Was this short film before or after he was "Chosen" (sorry) to direct "Hulk"?

is the David Fincher listed the same "Seven" Fincher, or another?

As far as I know, when Ang Lee's short was put on the web, it was right around the time that he was announced as being the director for Hulk. It sticks in my mind 'cause I remember watching that short for the first time and getting a chuckle at the band-aid and the little in joke it provided.

And yes, it's the same David Fincher.

[Notoriousaurus]

Thanks for all the info! I just ordered mine. I cant wait to see The Follow on the tv screen!

[clemato]

Yep, mine is being shipped right now. Very excited!

The website is updated with 3 more movies also starring Clive Owen: Hostage, Ticker, and Beat the Devil. I expect to see those on DVD maybe next year.....

Here's a tiny cover of the DVD :



A comic book has also been created based on The Hire. Not sure if anyone knew about that.


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[Titleist]

Clemato, you'll dig the dvd. Wish it was anamorphic, but eh, still nice that they released the Follow.

One nice perk of actually owning a BMW is they gave me a few free copies on the site and at a dealership, nice.

[videoworx]

One nice perk of actually owning a BMW is they gave me a few free copies on the site and at a dealership, nice.

I don't own a BMW, but last year (and the year before) I went to every beemer dealership in the area and they just handed me one after a test drive ("i think i need to watch the dvd to convince myself a BMW is the way to go"). Got a nice penny on eBay for both seasons.

and the disc rocks - i especially loved the back story to season 1.

[MyOwnZeitgeist]

Originally Posted by BubbleGumUK

I got this.

Great that on the side there's a tiny "Vol. 1" on the spine, at the bottom.

Although I would have thought last year's was number one, looks like they're starting again with this release as those shorts are on here.

Looks good that there'll be mony, anyhoo!

Hi BubbleGumUk,

Did you import this disk directly from the States via an internet site or will we ever see a R2 release? If so, please could recommend the best place to find this for sale as I'm going to memorabilia in Birmingham on Saturday and may see this disk on offer at a huge profit mark up!

Much appreciated.

Cheers,

MyOwnZeitgeist.

[Welles and Ford Fan]

Posted by Notoriosaurus: Thanks for all the info! I just ordered mine. I cant wait to see The Follow on the tv screen!

What he said.

[BubbleGumUK]

Got mine via the power of eBay.

Don't ask how much...was a while ago, but no more than £5/10.

[clemato]

Originally Posted by Titleist

Clemato, you'll dig the dvd. Wish it was anamorphic, but eh, still nice that they released the Follow.

One nice perk of actually owning a BMW is they gave me a few free copies on the site and at a dealership, nice.

Cool! Thanks!

I know just about everyone hates Guy Ritchie, but I've liked his stuff. And Ang Lee, well, he's terrific.


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Honda dealerships give out little Gojira dolls instead:

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I have a 94 Honda, it's dying but has almost reached the 260K mark. Not bad....


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Oh and as for Ebay, that's a rip off. BMW owners get completely free DVDs. Non-BMW owners get the DVD for free, but only pay $3.96 (or thereabouts) for shipping and handling). Don't get these off E-bay, that's crazy.


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BubblegumUK: I see that you are non-USA. BMW charges $7.75 for any non-USA, non-BMW owners to get the DVD. If you paid more than that (including shipping/handling) for this DVD at E-bay you were ripped off.

(A nominal, non-refundable shipping and handling fee of $7.75 will be the only cost to you.)
Please note this version is NTSC.

All versions are NTSC, though. (Region 1, right?)


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[BubbleGumUK]

I guess I paid a little more for it than that, but they only have just started letting these go on their site, and I got mine over a year ago, so no complaints.

Hear what you're saying though, and recommend everyone to go through the BMW site to get new ones.

[Bossplaya]

Oddly enough, there's a series of BMWFilms comic books comming out by Dark Horse. http://www.darkhorse.com/profile/pre...p?theid=13-245

Not sure why I slept on this...will be ordering the disc soon.