Best Deal For Quentin Tarantino's DEATH PROOF? [Archive]

DrHerbertWest

09-16-2007, 06:53 PM

Best Buy:
Steelbook packaging with exclusive 30 minute 'Behind The Scenes' disc
$22.99

Circuit City:
No extra or exclusive content
$16.99

Target:
No extra or exclusive content
$17.99

Wal-Mart:
Comes with "exclusive item" ?
$19.99
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=7763046

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Any other good deals? I'm looking for stores with exclusives or cool stuff, just for the heck of it. Post 'em here!

Kolpitz

09-16-2007, 07:13 PM

For us New Englanders, if you buy Death Proof at Newbury Comics you get a free limited edition Death Proof pint glass. The website has the price at $21.99 but it'll probably be cheaper on Tuesday, in store.

Grim

09-17-2007, 12:13 AM

The best deal for me is to get the regular $16.99 version. I have a $5 rewardzone certificate so I'll basically be paying $11.99 for it.

_pi_

09-17-2007, 01:12 AM

If that "exclusive" 30 minute documentary is worthwhile, then I might be tempted to get that one, but I seriously doubt it's worth the extra bucks, few as they may be.

I think I'm just gonna get it from Target ... It's the closest thing to where I'm staying at the moment.

That said, if the WalMart thing is cool, I might just get that one instead ...

Gore Lunatic

09-17-2007, 11:15 AM

I might have to check Wal-Mart first to see if that bonus is something worth picking up. If it's something lame then I'll get it at BB.

Criswell

09-17-2007, 11:59 AM

Wow. Thats all sounds sucky.

I smell a long series of Special Editions coming on...........

maybrick

09-17-2007, 12:35 PM

Wow. Thats all sounds sucky.

I smell a long series of Special Editions coming on...........

They don't do long series of Special Editions for movies that bomb at the box office. Especially the Weinsteins.

baggio

09-17-2007, 04:48 PM

Workshed

09-17-2007, 05:01 PM

I'm waiting for the "final" releases to comes out of the movie Grindhouse. There's no way in hell I'm buying this dvd, unless I see the Planet Terror get a release.

Planet Terror: Extended Edition comes out in October. I'm waiting to purchase too, but I'll rent both films in their extended format.

ekent

09-17-2007, 06:40 PM

I'm down for all three releases. I'd have bought them all, no matter which order they released them in. I cannot fault them for trying to break even. I am leaning towards the Best Buy version, but I am curious as to what the Walmart exclusive is. I bet the price is a bit lower than that at Best Buy come Tuesday.

Number Six

09-18-2007, 01:30 AM

I got the scoop on the WM exclusive item...

A two-pack with the DVD for Unknown (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0450340/).

Fairly ho-hum, if you ask me. I've never seen it, but it's not enough to get me to buy Death Proof, that's for sure.

MorallySound

09-18-2007, 01:41 AM

Steelbook it is then.

_pi_

09-18-2007, 03:12 AM

Hmmm, that Unknown film sounds extremely lame. I wouldn't know what to do with it. Guess I'll go to Best Buy as well ... :/

indiephantom

09-18-2007, 04:46 AM

I'm not crazy about steelbooks myself. The images I've seen seem to indicate that the Cannes festival logo isn't on it either, which I think looks cool. I'll probably go with WM and sell the other film if it sucks.

Noto

09-18-2007, 04:48 AM

Unknown is a passable thriller in the Memento mold. It deserves credit for a legitimately interesting double-ending.

Definitely an odd choice for a promotion though. The films couldn't be any more different.

Number Six

09-18-2007, 06:54 AM

I knew this thread was missing something.

:lol: :cry: :lol:

rxfiend

09-18-2007, 09:36 AM

i picked it up at walmart a few hours ago. it didn't come with that bonus movie, however it was under $17. inside the case was a $5 off coupon for Planet Terror.

Workshed

09-18-2007, 02:35 PM

inside the case was a $5 off coupon for Planet Terror.

That's the best extra I've read about so far!

maybrick

09-18-2007, 04:45 PM

$14.88 today at Walmart.

Shannafey

09-18-2007, 05:08 PM

maybrick

09-18-2007, 05:25 PM

I'm waiting for the "final" releases to comes out of the movie Grindhouse. There's no way in hell I'm buying this dvd, unless I see the Planet Terror get a release. Then , even then I'm waiting for a complete release of the two together. No way in the world anybody would think this is not going to happen.

Where Dimension is concerned, it's ENTIRELY possible that it might never happen, at least not in the forseeable future. People forget that even when it comes to popular, profitable movies (Scream, Halloween H20 for but two examples, each current DVD about decade old) Dimension refuses to create new editions of their old releases. And as a reminder: Grindhouse was a BOMB. If you honestly don't like Deathproof then I understand perfectly well why you wouldn't pick it up, but if you DID enjoy Deathproof and you're holding out/protesting for a "proper" release for Grindhouse then all you're telling the Weinsteins is that there isn't enough interest out there to make such a venture worthwhile. They released Grindhouse to theaters and it failed. If it fails a second time on DVD separated into single features they're hardly going to go for a third, are they?

_pi_

09-18-2007, 05:27 PM

$14.88 today at Walmart.

I'm off to Walmart! :D

baggio

09-18-2007, 05:36 PM

but if you DID enjoy Deathproof and you're holding out/protesting for a "proper" release for Grindhouse then all you're telling the Weinsteins is that there isn't enough interest out there to make such a venture worthwhile. They released Grindhouse to theaters and it failed. If it fails a second time on DVD separated into single features they're hardly going to go for a third, are they?

This I would think would make the price drop. So thats another reason why I refuse to buy it at full price now. I see your point about the Weinsteins, yet on other hand QT is involved with this project and I'm sure he would dig a double dvd edition. Kinda the whole point of the movie release. And if not I know they will be packaged together somehow for a killer price. I could see the both together for around $15 coming soon to a Best Buy near you.

uradouche

09-18-2007, 05:40 PM

just got the steelbook. it rules. screw you naysayers! buy this version! if enough people by, maybe they'll put out the theatrical grindhouse next year - anyway, isn't rodriguez already known for doing his own thing anyways? if he wants the theatrical version out, and the whine-steins won't do it - he'll fucking release it himself - he makes his movies in his garage, for crissake!!!!
don't be a pussy - buy and watch this - support good movies.

ekent

09-18-2007, 05:41 PM

I just picked up the metal case version from Best Buy and it also included a $5 off coupon for Planet Terror.

They released Grindhouse to theaters and it failed. If it fails a second time on DVD separated into single features they're hardly going to go for a third, are they?

I agree, if the folks who love Grindhouse won't even buy these DVDs, why in the hell would the Weinsteins bother to produce yet another monetary failure.

maybrick

09-18-2007, 05:43 PM

I just picked up the metal case version from Best Buy and it also included a $5 off coupon for Planet Terror.

How much were they selling it "in store"?

_pi_

09-18-2007, 05:46 PM

It seems to me that the DVD-releases of the two Grindhouse movies are somewhat akin to a reverse Sin City (or whatever double dip) scenario: extended special editions first and (maybe) the original theatrical release later. Makes you wonder if they'll even bother to release the latter at all.

Now, I totally understand fans of the original Grindhouse feature(s) wanting a DVD with the films "unscathed", but apart from the fake-trailers, what else would they be putting on those discs? Although QT and Rodriguez are probably both gung-ho about a fully restored DVD with the original film and some heavy-duty documentary material, the fact that it is owned by Miramax frightens me. They seem to only care about money and since the film flopped (badly), I just don't see them pouring any more money into the project - unless, of course, the special editions do spectacularly well.

So, I don't know ... If I were a fan of the original, I don't think I'd be holding my breath. Maybe it's a good thing I never saw it "as intended" ...? :/

baggio

09-18-2007, 06:10 PM

Kolpitz

09-18-2007, 06:17 PM

The way I look at it is, yes, I loved the theatrical incarnation of Grindhouse but I've come to accept the fact that Grindhouse, as we knew it, is dead and buried. It's now been resurrected in the form of two separate, jam-packed double disc releases. The experience of Grindhouse theatrically was amazing and it's still my favorite movie of the year (even with heavy competition from Hot Fuzz and Hatchet) but would it really work the same way on DVD? I've been watching BCI's "Welcome to the Grindhouse" DVDs and they are really fun but I find myself constantly pausing them to make food or check the internet. If I only liked the experience of Grindhouse and not the movies themselves then I too would be up in arms over the Weinstein Company's decision. However, I love both movies on their own separate merits. I think what's really irking the majority of us is the Weinsteins' decision to not include the faux trailers. How hard would it have been to slap another 15 minutes of content onto these discs? It would've been easy and awesome if they had put all 4 (5, if you include the Canadian Hobo with a Shotgun) trailers on each release, under a faux "Coming Soon" section. If they had done this, I think we'd all be less up in arms over these releases. As they stand, however, I love both movies too much (especially Death Proof) to stay atop some high horse and boycott these DVDs. If they release a separate theatrical DVD somewhere down the road, I'll get that too. If it doesn't include the extended cuts then this is one of those rare times where I will actually keep both copies of a movie.

Kolpitz

09-18-2007, 06:21 PM

Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair - coming in December

I for one never bought part 1 or part 2.

I still have yet to hear any sort of official announcement about this. I'm categorizing it under "pure speculation" right now. It's been rumored to be coming out every month this year since August so I'm not putting much faith in this release. The fanboys elsewhere are all sure that Grindhouse, the theatrical cut, will be out on DVD in June but I have no idea where they pulled this from (and neither do they, apparently). And, I've watched my copies of Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 so many times now that they've paid for themselves many times over.

baggio

09-18-2007, 06:21 PM

As they stand, however, I love both movies too much (especially Death Proof) to stay atop some high horse and boycott these DVDs. If they release a separate theatrical DVD somewhere down the road, I'll get that too. If it doesn't include the extended cuts then this is one of those rare times where I will actually keep both copies of a movie.

Slow down there partner. Easy on that high horse stuff. I just don't have money to waste on double dipping.

baggio

09-18-2007, 06:24 PM

I still have yet to hear any sort of official announcement about this. I'm categorizing it under "pure speculation" right now. It's been rumored to be coming out every month this year since August so I'm not putting much faith in this release.

I have seen 12/25/2007 from about five sellers right now.

Paff

09-18-2007, 07:38 PM

The way I look at it is, yes, I loved the theatrical incarnation of Grindhouse but I've come to accept the fact that Grindhouse, as we knew it, is dead and buried. The experience of Grindhouse theatrically was amazing and it's still my favorite movie of the year but would it really work the same way on DVD?

I do want the movie I saw in the theaters on DVD. But in a way, they've re-created the grindhouse experience. 30 years ago, you couldn't ignore a movie in the theaters, since "it'll be out on DVD in about 4 months", and "I'd rather see a movie in my home theater". This has been brought up here before, but those of us who saw Grindhouse in the theater may have seen something that will never be seen again, at least not in that form.

If there were a Grindhouse DVD, I also wonder if I'd actually watch all 3 hours every time, or just watch Planet Terror or Death Proof. Still, they should have given us the option. Getting up and changing discs (when Planet Terror eventually is released) just won't be the same.

Shannafey

09-18-2007, 07:52 PM

I personally didn't like this part of Grindhouse, but I will buy Planet Terror. The thing that pisses me off about both releases is the fact that neither will have the faux trailers on them, whereas both releases should have them!!

Kolpitz

09-18-2007, 07:59 PM

I have seen 12/25/2007 from about five sellers right now.

They don't release DVDs on Christmas because there are no stores open to sell them. I'm not trying to be a dick about it but if that date is even semi-accurate, it's more likely that they'll release it on either the previous Tuesday (12/18/07), the following Tuesday (1/1/07) or Wednesday the 26th. Even 1/1/07 is probably out of the question since the majority of retailers close early on New Year's Day.

I do want the movie I saw in the theaters on DVD. But in a way, they've re-created the grindhouse experience. 30 years ago, you couldn't ignore a movie in the theaters, since "it'll be out on DVD in about 4 months", and "I'd rather see a movie in my home theater". This has been brought up here before, but those of us who saw Grindhouse in the theater may have seen something that will never be seen again, at least not in that form.

I just think it was a theatrical experience that wouldn't work as well at home but that doesn't mean that I don't want them to release it that way. But, as you pointed out, I also like the fact that most of us on these boards are the priveleged few. We saw the film in the way that it was intended to be seen and now that's gone. I actually think more companies should adopt this method. If they told people up front that they were going to be getting a unique experience if they saw it in theaters, maybe more people would be inclined to do so. I think if the marketing for Grindhouse said something to the effect of "A Double Feature Exclusive to Theaters" or "Once it's gone, it's gone forever!" then maybe the film would've performed better.

The thing that pisses me off about both releases is the fact that neither will have the faux trailers on them, whereas both releases should have them!!

See.

_pi_

09-18-2007, 08:15 PM

So explain:

Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair - comming in December

I for one never bought part 1 or part 2.

It has nothing to due with extras, steelbooks, etc. for me. It's about Price and Double Dipping. I've learned my lesson. I always wait now. Never a rush. Hell I have plenty of movies to catch up on in my library.

Another example: Blade Runner: 5 Disc Ultimate Edition comming in Dec.

I wasn't one of the ones that bought that recent release.

You know, I hope you are right. But Kill Bill actually made money, and then some. And Blade Runner comes with 25 years of cult fandom on its back. I don't think the Grindhouse fans are as many or as loyal to that film as the hardcore Blade Runner fans.

Btw. I got Death Proof at Wal Mart just a few minutes ago. Wasn't $15 as I had hoped, but just over $18 w/taxes (without the extra film), so I'm pretty happy.

Workshed

09-18-2007, 08:26 PM

Kolpitz, if you don't stop almost-convincing me to buy these single releases, I might end up with a copy of Planet Terror in October just like I said I wouldn't. So, quit it, please.

bigdaddyhorse

09-18-2007, 08:46 PM

I do want the movie I saw in the theaters on DVD. But in a way, they've re-created the grindhouse experience. 30 years ago, you couldn't ignore a movie in the theaters, since "it'll be out on DVD in about 4 months", and "I'd rather see a movie in my home theater". This has been brought up here before, but those of us who saw Grindhouse in the theater may have seen something that will never be seen again, at least not in that form.

If there were a Grindhouse DVD, I also wonder if I'd actually watch all 3 hours every time, or just watch Planet Terror or Death Proof. Still, they should have given us the option. Getting up and changing discs (when Planet Terror eventually is released) just won't be the same.

Isn't almost every movie we see the theater a unique experience, since they all come out on dvd a few months later, only un-rated?:D
Most un-rated flicks I can't tell the difference, although I guess they are somewhat altered from the theater versions. Then the theater versions are almost always FF only.

I just wish there was a better recording of the full Grindhouse on the torrent network. They all came from the same source with the same black screens, same heads walking in front, same trims. Someone needs to take their dvdr to that hotel someone else was saying shows the full GH as pay-per-view in the rooms.
As for watching the whole original movie again, I would've but started it too late and fell asleep during Death Proof. Someday that dvd-r is going back in and won't stop spinning until the whole thing is over.:D

I just watched the BB bonus disc, nothing special but a decent featurette. It even had a few minutes dedicated to the trailers (the whole thing is for the theater version) and featuring clips from all of them (except Hobo, which I just found on youtube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3vwn57Khn4)) but none in full.:( They went super cheap on this disc, there's no menu, it's not anamorphic, it doesn't even have any artwork printed on it. Looks like an old Columbia flipper disc with just a title ring on one side, in the flimsiest paper envelope I've ever seen.:rolleyes:

Last bitch of the day I promise. The paper on back of the steelbook wasn't fastened in any way on mine, just held under the shrinkwrap. Thankfully I have glue gel.

Kolpitz

09-18-2007, 08:51 PM

I just watched the BB bonus disc, nothing special but a decent featurette. It even had a few minutes dedicated to the trailers (the whole thing is for the theater version) and featuring clips from all of them (except Hobo, which I just found on youtube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3vwn57Khn4)) but none in full.:( They went super cheap on this disc, there's no menu, it's not anamorphic, it doesn't even have any artwork printed on it. Looks like an old Columbia flipper disc with just a title ring on one side, in the flimsiest paper envelope I've ever seen.:rolleyes:

Last bitch of the day I promise. The paper on back of the steelbook wasn't fastened in any way on mine, just held under the shrinkwrap. Thankfully I have glue gel.

Damn, that sounds like the featurette that was available for free (legitimately) on the net back in April. I think it aired on the Starz! Network originally. I have it on my computer. As for the paper on the back, I always throw those away anyway so I'm not too worried. I just love steelbooks.

bigdaddyhorse

09-18-2007, 10:44 PM

Damn, that sounds like the featurette that was available for free (legitimately) on the net back in April. I think it aired on the Starz! Network originally. I have it on my computer. As for the paper on the back, I always throw those away anyway so I'm not too worried. I just love steelbooks.

It looks like something made for somewhere else, so I wouldn't be shocked at all. In fact, I think I've seen it before.

As for the paper on the back, I like to be able to look to the back cover to see the credits, features, etc. A bare back like this one does nothing for me (at least "The Departed" has some artwork under the paper back, this has nada).

Grim

09-18-2007, 11:09 PM

I've always thought the whole "grindhouse experience" wouldn't translate well to home video anyway. I'm pretty happy about both flicks being extended and seperate. The only thing that could probably get me to buy another release down the line is if they were in HD or they included the trailers.

BloodMan

09-19-2007, 12:40 AM

I couldn't find any of those steelbooks at the Best Buys I hit up in Toronto today... settled for the normal 2 disc...

pacinofan

09-19-2007, 01:29 AM

I couldn't find any of those steelbooks at the Best Buys I hit up in Toronto today... settled for the normal 2 disc...

Check Future shop for the Steel book. Not sure if they have the bonus disc though

spawningblue

09-19-2007, 01:57 AM

I am not boycotting this film in any way, and think if you loved the film then go buy it. You're right, the Weinstein's are pricks when it comes to releasing their films on DVD, it's just sad that we should have to buy a sub par package so it makes enough money for a full out set.

And I like many on here are upset that they don't at least include the trailers. It makes no sense at all, and I think that pretty much makes it a sure thing that they will re-release it. i don't think they'd just throw those trailers away, kind of an insult to all the directors who put time into making them.

it's just a matter of when it will be re-released, if they take their sweet ass time like this supposed Kill Bill set, then maybe it's worth just picking them up now. I really hate greedy companies who make you double dip. Just be straight up, like they did with the LOTR and Sin City sets, and say whether you plan on double dipping. I'm sure they made lots of money that way as well, as the people that had to have it right away went out and bought it. That way at least the fans won't hate and boycott your company.

Anyways, I'm broke so I won't be getting these, at least not now. I'll hold out and see if any news comes up in the next month or so... or if they go down cheaper. Doesn't make sense to pay $10 to see a movie, but have to pay double for when it's released on DVD. Oh, and I doubt if it doesn't sell well we won't see a re-release, I think that will make them want to re-release it quicker in hopes of trying another way to make back their profits. I think they'll do anything to break even, that and it wouldn't take much time or money to release it in its theatrical form. If shitty DVDs like House of the Dead can be re-released then I'm sure this will.

BloodMan

09-19-2007, 02:04 AM

Check Future shop for the Steel book. Not sure if they have the bonus disc though

I did check out a Future Shop... nadda...

DrHerbertWest

09-19-2007, 02:34 AM

I would easily buy these separately if they contained the faux trailers. But they don't. I can wait and buy these sometime down the line if they decide not to "reissue" them, that is, if I want them that bad.

maybrick

09-19-2007, 03:31 AM

If shitty DVDs like House of the Dead can be re-released then I'm sure this will.

House of the Dead wasn't released by Dimension and the box office gross was slightly more than the production costs. Grindhouse barely pulled in a third of it's production costs. With that large of a bomb, you may as well be hoping for a "From Justin To Kelly" three disc special ultimate edition, for all the good it will do you! (Hey, don't laugh. I'm sure there's a few idiots out there holding out hope for it...)

spawningblue

09-19-2007, 04:30 AM

House of the Dead wasn't released by Dimension and the box office gross was slightly more than the production costs. Grindhouse barely pulled in a third of it's production costs. With that large of a bomb, you may as well be hoping for a "From Justin To Kelly" three disc special ultimate edition, for all the good it will do you! (Hey, don't laugh. I'm sure there's a few idiots out there holding out hope for it...)

yeah I knew that wasn't released by the Weinsteins, just giving an example of a re-release in general. The difference between those movies though is they didn't have Tarrantino and Rodriguez names behind them. I think a lot of people were afraid of its length to check it out in theatres, but on DVD it could have/ will do good I'm sure. I just find it hard to believe they aren't going to re-release it, and just pretend the trailers don't exist.

BloodMan

09-19-2007, 04:54 AM

I like how some music from Bird with the Crystal PLumage is in the longer cut :):):)

maybrick

09-19-2007, 04:56 AM

I like how some music from Bird with the Crystal PLumage is in the longer cut :):):)

Was it? At one point I glanced over to my wife and told her that the music sounded kind of Argento. I think I need to watch "Bird" as it's been a while.

Drama Queen Die

09-19-2007, 05:48 AM

Maybe if people quit downloading (stealing) everything, companies wouldn't have to resort to such lame tactics just to get people who actually still buy their music, and movies to keep purchasing the same crap over, and again. I'm sure all of us have at least 3 different versions of Halloween, and probably 12 different versions of Evil Dead. I don't feel ripped off, if anything I feel like a dumb ass because I keep falling for it.