The HMV Bargains Thread!

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 21 Dec 2008, 22:35

Aw, shit! That's what I got Brad!!

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 22 Dec 2008, 16:20

HMV BD Sale:

http://hmv.com/hmvweb/specialOffers.do? ... rp=network

saltysam · Post by **saltysam** » 23 Dec 2008, 20:11

Shawshank Redemption Blu-Ray £8.99

http://hmv.com/hmvweb/simpleSearch.do?s ... earch.y=11

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 24 Dec 2008, 00:49

Better with Warner's Special Edition. The UK BD has no extras - right?

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 24 Dec 2008, 11:45

It's time to enlist my favourite word

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Overrated, decent but overrated.

It's one of those films that on it's own merits it's very good but my word it's not as good as many people think. You'd think it was the second coming the amount some people go on about it.

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 24 Dec 2008, 15:28

Not overrated as far as I'm concerned.

luckystars · Post by **luckystars** » 25 Dec 2008, 22:11

I enjoyed it but couldn't believe what the fuss was about.

Cheesey as hall and just a bit of fun. 3.5/5 maximum.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 25 Dec 2008, 23:10

I wouldn't say it was cheesy but otherwise agreed.

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 26 Dec 2008, 06:28

Yeah, but Luckystars thinks Rob-B-Hood is great.

saltysam · Post by **saltysam** » 05 Jan 2009, 18:48

How The West Was Won 2-disc Blu-ray £9.99 delivered one week only

http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProductDet ... fa6a743c80

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 05 Jan 2009, 19:06

Thanks Salty.

I presume you're being told about these via newsletter? Has your 2001 BD arrived yet? Mine despatched a few days after the offer but still hasn't arrived. I've not chased it yet.

saltysam · Post by **saltysam** » 05 Jan 2009, 19:59

bradavon wrote:Thanks Salty.

I presume you're being told about these via newsletter? Has your 2001 BD arrived yet? Mine despatched a few days after the offer but still hasn't arrived. I've not chased it yet.

i didn't get 2001 Brad,not really my cup of tea

HMV can be hit and miss with their delivery times,Wanted BD recently took 8 days from despatch and Dark Knight only 3.factor in the new year and i'm sure it'll be with you soon

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 05 Jan 2009, 20:57

I am factoring that in, it's cool. I was just wondering. That's why I've not chased it. Thanks btw.

saltysam · Post by **saltysam** » 06 Jan 2009, 21:30

the latest hmv 2 blu-ray for £25. some decent titles including Fearless

http://hmv.com/hmvweb/specialOffers.do? ... tiaryID=-1

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 07 Jan 2009, 01:19

Thanks Salty.

I'm unsure £12.50 each is a particularly great deal, probably a good though.

Looking elsewhere, Fearless is £13.99 and There will be Blood is £16.89. Making it a £5.88 saving or £2.94 per title. Tempting actually.

romerojpg · Post by **romerojpg** » 07 Jan 2009, 17:16

Use quidco and they are cheaper than £12.50 each, work out £11.60

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 15 Jan 2009, 21:36

The Shining BD: £9.99 -

http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProductDet ... sku=768815

Until the 18th.

saltysam · Post by **saltysam** » 16 Jan 2009, 19:46

Clockwork Orange BD £9.99 till 25th jan

http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProductDet ... efa3602320

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 16 Jan 2009, 19:51

Tempting but I don't think it's quite a keeper. My 2001 still hasn't arrived. They should be sending me a replacement

. My Fearless and There will be Blood arrived today though.

Has Full Metal Jacket been £9.99? I hope not. I'd get that one too.

saltysam · Post by **saltysam** » 16 Jan 2009, 19:55

i liked Clockwork Orange

Shining is the uk shorter version,many prefer it,i prefer the usa one.FMJ hasn't been in the sale yet.maybe next week.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 16 Jan 2009, 20:01

Cool, thanks. I own the USA Shining too. I picked it up in one of those old Amazon.com BOGOF sales.

I've seen both cuts and can never spot the difference

, which is weird as it's loader longer.

gasteropod · Post by **gasteropod** » 16 Jan 2009, 20:14

I went for the US cut as there's nothing about it that bores me or feels too long. I believe that most of the stuff cut out for the UK cut is scenes which take place outside of the hotel, giving it a more claustrophobic feel, but I've never bothered to check out that cut as I am happy with the original one

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 16 Jan 2009, 21:55

gasteropod wrote:I went for the US cut as there's nothing about it that bores me or feels too long.

Me either.

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 17 Jan 2009, 15:22

Kubrick cut the film himself after its premiere in the US.

I think the shorter version is his director's cut

But correct me if I'm wrong...

gasteropod · Post by **gasteropod** » 17 Jan 2009, 15:43

They're both director's cuts, he made it shorter because of the negative reception it was getting. Since I disagree with the initial negative reception, I opt for his original version, not the diluted trying-to-please one.