Would Natural Born Killers be a good blind buy? - DVDfile.com forum for DVD, Blu-Ray, and HD-DVD

surfingelectrode · 01-22-2005, 05:46 PM

I've never seen the movie, but I love all of Tarantino's movies, even if he has disowned because of Stone's changes. Also, Which is the best version to buy, the theatrical or directors cut? I think the only changes between them is that the theatrical has a new transfer, but I am not sure. Thanks!

AnonomusBob15 · 01-22-2005, 05:55 PM

Liking all of Tarantino's other movies would have nothing to do with liking this movie. Even fans of Stone's other films have a loathe for Natural Born Killers.

I love the film and own the director's cut for the extra violence. The theatrical cut has an anamorphic transfer and more extras though. Really a good case to get both versions if you love the films. That said, rent it first, it's pretty crazy.

Dilmo · 01-22-2005, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by AnonomusBob15

rent it first, it's pretty crazy.

I agree. It's not for every taste. I have it though.

Millhouse · 01-22-2005, 06:18 PM

Personally, I love NBK. It's my favourite of Stone's films (though certainly not his best, that one goes to JFK). The Tarantino script is alright, but Stone really kicked it up a notch. That said, the script was written to produce at a really low budget, and Stone's film cost (according to IMDB) an estimated $50 million.

FYI the region 4 dvd has an anamorphic transfer, (i assume the UK region 2 does as well), so if you can play PAL and can find it for a decent price, it's worth it

jonesmm9 · 01-22-2005, 08:25 PM

definitly not a movie you should buy without seeing.

Flash Ahhh · 01-23-2005, 05:03 AM

I concur, rent first. And if you choose not to, proceed with caution.

This is not a good blind buy, even if you are a fan of Stone or Q.T.

This movie requires a special taste, which not everyone has for a movie like this. And it has a lot of taboo subjects that are not approached with tact in mind.

So if you are debating on this, definitely give it a rent first and then decide if you want to own it or not. While some people do not mind the movie on tiem around, it might not have a high replay value for many viewers.

-Flash

surfingelectrode · 01-23-2005, 07:02 AM

Another question: I have a birthday coming up in a couple of weeks, and the only DVDs coming out between now and then is the new Scorsese Collection. I am thinking of asking for the Oliver Stone Collection, because I have heard many good things about the movies and such. I have only seen JFK, and enjoyed it. Two parter....

A: Which collection is better?

Recent One. Can be bought for 90.00. 14 discs, but the movies which have two-disc editions, only contain disc on (I can think of Any Given Sunday, JFK, and The Doors off the top of my head
Or

6 films, 10 discs. There is one that I can get for 13.00 which is like new. Should I take the plunge and just buy this one on my own? For 13.00, it seems to be an incredible deal.

B: Worth a blind ask/buy (for 13.00). Thanks!

Midnight Cowboy · 01-23-2005, 08:39 PM

Personally, I hated the film.

surfingelectrode · 01-23-2005, 09:56 PM

Update: Bought the 6-film set for 13.00.

projecteightysix · 01-23-2005, 11:05 PM

where the eeeefffff did you get it for 13 bucks?

surfingelectrode · 01-24-2005, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by projecteightysix

where the eeeefffff did you get it for 13 bucks?

Bah. It was from Half.com, but the order was canceled. The seller had already sold it.

Would new new Stone Collection be a good deal as a blind birthday gift for 70.00?

01-22-2005, 05:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
surfingelectrode Actor Join Date: Apr 2004	Would Natural Born Killers be a good blind buy? I've never seen the movie, but I love all of Tarantino's movies, even if he has disowned because of Stone's changes. Also, Which is the best version to buy, the theatrical or directors cut? I think the only changes between them is that the theatrical has a new transfer, but I am not sure. Thanks! __________________ My DVD Collection

01-22-2005, 05:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
AnonomusBob15 Actor for over 4 years now! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Auburn University	Liking all of Tarantino's other movies would have nothing to do with liking this movie. Even fans of Stone's other films have a loathe for Natural Born Killers. I love the film and own the director's cut for the extra violence. The theatrical cut has an anamorphic transfer and more extras though. Really a good case to get both versions if you love the films. That said, rent it first, it's pretty crazy. __________________ The Revised DVD Collection

01-22-2005, 06:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
Millhouse Actor Join Date: Nov 2002	Personally, I love NBK. It's my favourite of Stone's films (though certainly not his best, that one goes to JFK). The Tarantino script is alright, but Stone really kicked it up a notch. That said, the script was written to produce at a really low budget, and Stone's film cost (according to IMDB) an estimated $50 million. FYI the region 4 dvd has an anamorphic transfer, (i assume the UK region 2 does as well), so if you can play PAL and can find it for a decent price, it's worth it __________________ "If you want to f*** with the eagles, you have to learn to fly" - Heathers (1989)

01-23-2005, 05:03 AM	#6 (permalink)
Flash Ahhh Moderator Emeritus Well Worth the Double Dip! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: 8.4 Miles from the newest Hooters Restaurant	I concur, rent first. And if you choose not to, proceed with caution. This is not a good blind buy, even if you are a fan of Stone or Q.T. This movie requires a special taste, which not everyone has for a movie like this. And it has a lot of taboo subjects that are not approached with tact in mind. So if you are debating on this, definitely give it a rent first and then decide if you want to own it or not. While some people do not mind the movie on tiem around, it might not have a high replay value for many viewers. -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.

01-23-2005, 07:02 AM	#7 (permalink)
surfingelectrode Actor Join Date: Apr 2004	Another question: I have a birthday coming up in a couple of weeks, and the only DVDs coming out between now and then is the new Scorsese Collection. I am thinking of asking for the Oliver Stone Collection, because I have heard many good things about the movies and such. I have only seen JFK, and enjoyed it. Two parter.... A: Which collection is better? Recent One. Can be bought for 90.00. 14 discs, but the movies which have two-disc editions, only contain disc on (I can think of Any Given Sunday, JFK, and The Doors off the top of my head Or 6 films, 10 discs. There is one that I can get for 13.00 which is like new. Should I take the plunge and just buy this one on my own? For 13.00, it seems to be an incredible deal. B: Worth a blind ask/buy (for 13.00). Thanks! __________________ My DVD Collection Last edited by surfingelectrode : 01-23-2005 at 08:08 AM.

01-22-2005, 08:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
jonesmm9 Actor Join Date: May 2004 Location: Maine	definitly not a movie you should buy without seeing.

01-23-2005, 08:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
Midnight Cowboy Actor Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New York	Personally, I hated the film.

01-23-2005, 09:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
surfingelectrode Actor Join Date: Apr 2004	Update: Bought the 6-film set for 13.00. __________________ My DVD Collection

01-23-2005, 11:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
projecteightysix Actor Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama	where the eeeefffff did you get it for 13 bucks? __________________ My DVD's

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