Die Another Day

dlew308
dlew308 Posts: 530
edited June 2003 in Music & Movies
Bestbuy has it for $14.99 plus a free dvd of Bond Girls. I've only had a chance to play the opening scene and it was great. Lots of action and bass :)
It's DTS ES matrix 6.1, good enough for me.
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  • scottvamp
    scottvamp Posts: 3,277
    edited June 2003
    Watched last night as a rental. Not a bond fan. The copy I got was full screen. But very enjoyable on the projector. Lots of action - was not all that impressed with the surround. Dialouge was clear and bass was plenty & heavy. Picture quality was very sharp and colors were very clean and natural. Tooo much cheese for me but that IS Bond.
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,519
    edited June 2003
    I'll be running this through my FP tonight as well. The Panny 200u just showed up with the Da-Lite screen.


    Peace Out~:D
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  • dlew308
    dlew308 Posts: 530
    edited June 2003
    Dang you Ron, why you gotta come and show off ;)

    Let us know how it goes!!!
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  • TonyPTX
    TonyPTX Posts: 545
    edited June 2003
    Got it on pre-order from Best Buy. Waiting for it any day now...
    Damn....8 lines...I've gotta put my sig on a diet now....
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  • Dr. Spec
    Dr. Spec Posts: 3,780
    edited June 2003
    I bought it too. Hell DTS-ES Matrix and 2 discs and the Bond Girls for free. Couldn't resist.

    Doc
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  • dlew308
    dlew308 Posts: 530
    edited June 2003
    Dr. Spec: Are there bestbuy coupons inside the Bonds Girl dvd? I read somewhere that you get the Bonds Girls and some Bestbuy coupons. I didn't get any coupons and haven't opened the Girls dvd yet.
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  • TonyPTX
    TonyPTX Posts: 545
    edited June 2003
    Originally posted by dlew308
    Dr. Spec: Are there bestbuy coupons inside the Bonds Girl dvd? I read somewhere that you get the Bonds Girls and some Bestbuy coupons. I didn't get any coupons and haven't opened the Girls dvd yet.

    If memory serves me right, the coupons were only available on pre-order purchases. I could be wrong though.

    Tony
    Damn....8 lines...I've gotta put my sig on a diet now....
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  • dlew308
    dlew308 Posts: 530
    edited June 2003
    Ok that could be it, thanks
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  • Dr. Spec
    Dr. Spec Posts: 3,780
    edited June 2003
    The coupons are in the Bond Girls, yes.

    Audio was WAY overcooked. Watched it at 12 under Reference and it was VERY loud during the action scenes.

    Bass was powerful and dramatic and surround use was decent.

    Movie was on the cheesy side, but that is Bond.

    Doc
    "What we do in life echoes in eternity"

    Ed Mullen (emullen@svsound.com)
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  • goingganzo
    goingganzo Posts: 2,793
    edited June 2003
    but target you get a free 2 leter and can of pringles.
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  • dlew308
    dlew308 Posts: 530
    edited June 2003
    bond girls dvd over 7up & pringles :)
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited June 2003
    Originally posted by dlew308
    bond girls dvd over 7up & pringles :)


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    Tough Choice....:rolleyes:
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited June 2003
    I'll take the 7-Up and Pringles over the photos of women who I will never ever date, and will never date any of you......

    ....especially after we eat our Pringles and drink all our 7-Up.
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  • dlew308
    dlew308 Posts: 530
    edited June 2003
    simple, get it at BB then drop by 7-11 :)
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  • izafar
    izafar Posts: 819
    edited June 2003
    Got it yesterday from BB with the free Bond Girls DVD. Watched it last night. The opening scene is really impressive and the ocean waves really hit me with waves of bass. Other then the idea of having the invisible car, I overall liked the movie.
    -izafar

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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited June 2003
    I thought it was ok. I like fantasy type action sequences, but this was just over the top. I couldn't help but sit ant criticize it.
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  • TonyPTX
    TonyPTX Posts: 545
    edited June 2003
    Just got my pre-order in from Best Buy and I guess they screwed the pooch cause I didn't get the Bond Girls DVD :mad: :mad: I called to complain and they are aware of the issue and are "working on it". Hell if my local store still has the deal, I may try out the bestbuy.com return policy and return the product to my local store and pick up the sweet package. Being a Bond fanatic...this is an absolute must.

    Quick question:
    • Did you guys get the regular edition at your local store or was it the special edition with the outer paper shell and the velcro?
    • Is the Best of Bond Girls DVD actually free, or it some kind of rebate form that you have to fill out and return.

    Thnx,
    Tony
    Damn....8 lines...I've gotta put my sig on a diet now....
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  • jdavy
    jdavy Posts: 380
    edited June 2003
    I thought the Bond girls was only in the store and not on line.
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited June 2003
    Tony,
    the one from the store is special edition (box with flap and velcro). It's a package, you picked up both, and pay one. Not to burst your bubble, but it wasn't spectacular or anything (no provocative poses, or may be my expectation that is out of line? :) ) it's more of chronological history of which Bond screwed which girl)....
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,519
    edited June 2003
    I like fantasy type action sequences, but this was just over the top.

    You just described what 007 is, over the top. They've always been that way and always will be. Exactly why I enjoy the movies.


    Peace Out~:D
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    Ron dislikes a film = go out and buy it.
    Ron loves a film = don't even rent.
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  • TonyPTX
    TonyPTX Posts: 545
    edited June 2003
    Originally posted by polkatese
    it's more of chronological history of which Bond screwed which girl)....

    But that's how I gauge my Bond......I usually time how many minutes it takes for him to be sleeping with a woman....his best time I think was 4 minutes from the begining credits of the movie.
    Damn....8 lines...I've gotta put my sig on a diet now....
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited June 2003
    Originally posted by TonyPTX
    But that's how I gauge my Bond......I usually time how many minutes it takes for him to be sleeping with a woman....his best time I think was 4 minutes from the begining credits of the movie.

    It's all in the scripts! :D:D he says hi, she says hello, and the rest is history.....
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited June 2003
    You just described what 007 is, over the top. They've always been that way and always will be. Exactly why I enjoy the movies.


    Peace Out

    I know thats what Bond is. I guess I meant moreso the things like the guy who had the diamonds in his face....he could have just had those taken out. It's not like they were part of his skull. I should have reworded what I said. I just think that a LITTLE more thought could go into the over the top actions scenes....
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  • Dr. Spec
    Dr. Spec Posts: 3,780
    edited June 2003
    Bond Girls was free w/ Die Antother Day and I thought the documentary was very well done. Interviews with many past Bond girls were interesting.

    Doc
    "What we do in life echoes in eternity"

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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited June 2003
    Originally posted by TonyPTX
    But that's how I gauge my Bond......I usually time how many minutes it takes for him to be sleeping with a woman....his best time I think was 4 minutes from the begining credits of the movie.

    That would have to be "The Spy Who Loved Me". The first scene you see of Bond he is in bed in a cabin on top of the mountain (This is the best Roger Moore Bond film IMO). However, just before Bond you see his Russian counterpart (Barbara Bach) in bed first.
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited June 2003
    got my Bond on last night.. haven't watched it yet.. Wal- Mart for $14.97

    widescreen baby
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  • TonyPTX
    TonyPTX Posts: 545
    edited June 2003
    Returned my pre-order BestBuy.com to the local brick and mortar store and picked up my Combo w/Bond Girls. Screw waiting for that crap! Now I'm happy:D
    Originally posted by shack
    That would have to be "The Spy Who Loved Me". The first scene you see of Bond he is in bed in a cabin on top of the mountain (This is the best Roger Moore Bond film IMO). However, just before Bond you see his Russian counterpart (Barbara Bach) in bed first.

    I always thought it was "You Only Live Twice," where Bond fakes his death at the very beginning of the movie after the henchman break into the bedroom (while he's with his girl) and they shoot the bed up.

    Goning to have to re-watch "The Spy Who Loved Me" now
    :D

    Tony
    Damn....8 lines...I've gotta put my sig on a diet now....
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  • Big Dan R
    Big Dan R Posts: 131
    edited June 2003
    LOL
    Another reason to have a large screen TV. The Bond girls are worth it alone!
    D;)
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  • PETERNG
    PETERNG Posts: 918
    edited June 2003
    Probably the lowest price on the new Bond DVD, kinda interesting too, when was the last time you see Bond in jail for more than a year? and nobody beat the crap out of Bond but the North Korea.

    Great DVD, you should add it to your collection.
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,519
    edited June 2003
    I knew this one was doomed when I heard H. Berry was going to be in it. Watched it last night and sure enough, she ruined this Bond. Her Ho-bag acting is getting sickening.

    Maybe she needs to take some acting lesson's instead of **** star acting lesson's.


    Peace Out~:D
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    Ron dislikes a film = go out and buy it.
    Ron loves a film = don't even rent.
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