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drakan
drakan Posts: 54
edited December 2003 in Music & Movies
What's the word on X-men 2? Any reviews, is it worth the buy?
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  • shiznit311
    shiznit311 Posts: 95
    edited November 2003
    I haven't seen anything about the DVD; but I saw it in the theatre. Better than the first one IMHO. Awesome special effects and soud be a killer soundtrack.
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  • Ceruleance
    Ceruleance Posts: 991
    edited November 2003
    This is definitely a buy. Incredible movie, better than the 2nd Matrix, and I'm a matrix fan
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  • Strong Bad
    Strong Bad Posts: 4,278
    edited November 2003
    This is a definite buy for me.

    Very well done movie! Looking forward to the DTS soundtrack.


    John
    No excuses!
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  • scottvamp
    scottvamp Posts: 3,277
    edited November 2003
    I have read nothing but good solid reviews. Better than the first in every way. I was iffy about it but it WILL be a buyer. Sounds like a another great movie night.
    X2 Review 1
    X2 Review 2
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  • section19
    section19 Posts: 90
    edited November 2003
    I remember when it came out many reviewers said it was better than the first one. I've never seen either movie and am only vaguely familiar with the whole X-Men storyline. Can I watch the 2nd movie without having seen the first one without being lost in regards to plots, character development, etc.?
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  • Ceruleance
    Ceruleance Posts: 991
    edited November 2003
    yes you can watch X2 without seeing X1, there are some little things you might miss but it's still a phenomenal movie. X1 was pretty good too though so why dont you just pick up or rent both.
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  • tonyv1
    tonyv1 Posts: 365
    edited November 2003
    $14.99 @ Circuit City tomorrow.
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  • Grimster74
    Grimster74 Posts: 2,576
    edited November 2003
    Oh, I'm all over this one also. Next to LOTR, X-men is my wifes favorite movie.
    Money Talks, Mine says Goodbye Rob!!!!
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2003
    I am on this movie like a Doro on an open beer can. :)
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • goingganzo
    goingganzo Posts: 2,793
    edited November 2003
    x2 was better than the first but the olny thing it need to be even better was a big fight sens and a real bad guy that you wanted to see and it opened it up for the 3rd movie. with was in contract when they made the 1 st one.
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  • Grimster74
    Grimster74 Posts: 2,576
    edited November 2003
    Just picked it up from BB along with Bruce Almighty. One thing I noticed about the both of them are they are both DTS 5.1. That should be a good thing. :D
    Money Talks, Mine says Goodbye Rob!!!!
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  • Billm57
    Billm57 Posts: 689
    edited November 2003
    Originally posted by drakan
    What's the word on X-men 2? Any reviews, is it worth the buy?

    http://www.dvdfile.com/software/review/dvd-video_7/x2.html
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  • Loud & Clear
    Loud & Clear Posts: 1,538
    edited November 2003
    Try the super slow-mo at 1:40:44 ... hot rear action; who cares if it's blue.

    Two Channel Setup:

    Speakers: Wharfedale Opus 2-3
    Integrated Amp: Krell S-300i
    DAC: Arcam irDac
    Source: iMac
    Remote Control: iPad Mini

    3.2 Home Theater Setup:

    Fronts: Klipsch RP-160M
    Center: Klipsch RP-160M
    Subwoofer: SVS PB12NSD (X 2)
    AVR: Yamaha Aventage RX-A2030
    Blu Ray: Sony BDP-S790
    TV Source: DirecTV Genie
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  • Grimster74
    Grimster74 Posts: 2,576
    edited November 2003
    I must say this, this movie was kick ****. Just the opening scene was something to talk about for days. The H/T had a work out last night. I think the neighbors thought I was having a party last night. :D
    Money Talks, Mine says Goodbye Rob!!!!
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  • scottvamp
    scottvamp Posts: 3,277
    edited November 2003
    Having a few friends over tonight to watch this - I will be rocking the HT at reference level. Should be fun........
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  • Strong Bad
    Strong Bad Posts: 4,278
    edited November 2003
    Yep, picked this one up a little while ago at Walmart for $15.00.

    Going to throw it in later and have some fun!
    No excuses!
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  • goingganzo
    goingganzo Posts: 2,793
    edited November 2003
    any one else have problem with a broken case? it seems if they are cheaping up the dvd case. also they are not putting chapeter sheets in certan movies any more. aka the hulk
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  • Ceruleance
    Ceruleance Posts: 991
    edited November 2003
    Watched this tonight. One of my favorite action movies. DD EX track had some nice balance, very enveloping surround without being overcooked. Some decent bass to shake the foundation, nothing terribly low though. If you haven't seen this one yet you are really missing out.

    By the way a 7.1 system with DD EX or DTS-ES 6.1 is the only way to fly...
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  • Dr. Spec
    Dr. Spec Posts: 3,780
    edited November 2003
    Originally posted by Loud & Clear
    Try the super slow-mo at 1:40:44 ... hot rear action; who cares if it's blue.

    One-handed watching at its best.

    Good flic. DTS surround use was excellent and the bass was strong only when DTS thought it should be - a nice change over the recent crop of movies where everything from a pin drop to a door slam shakes the room. :rolleyes:

    Cer - I thought X2 was 5.1 non-matrix only? I ran mine in forced matrix mode, but it's not advertised as an EX disc.
    "What we do in life echoes in eternity"

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    Director - Technology and Customer Service
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  • Ceruleance
    Ceruleance Posts: 991
    edited November 2003
    Doc,
    you're right, my receiver auto-sync'ed to DD EX matrix mode, but not DD EX 6.1 discrete mode.

    I forgot there was a DTS track because the top menu has a 'languages' setting instead of an 'audio setup' or 'settings' selection, so I figured DD was the only option and just hit play. Still sounded excellent though :D
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  • Dr. Spec
    Dr. Spec Posts: 3,780
    edited November 2003
    Just to be clear, there are two DD and three DTS surround modes:

    DD 5.1
    DD 5.1 EX (matrix)

    DTS 5.1
    DTS 5.1 ES (matrix)
    DTS 6.1 ES Discrete (non matrix, discrete rear channel information)

    The EX or ES matrix mode strips certain information already contained in the side surround channels and sends it to the back.

    The 6.1 ES Discrete does not strip side surround information; it has a discrete rear channel.

    There is no DD equivalent to DTS ES 6.1 Discrete.
    "What we do in life echoes in eternity"

    Ed Mullen (emullen@svsound.com)
    Director - Technology and Customer Service
    SVS
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  • scottvamp
    scottvamp Posts: 3,277
    edited November 2003
    Originally posted by Dr. Spec
    Just to be clear, there are two DD and three DTS surround modes:
    DD 5.1
    DD 5.1 EX (matrix)
    DTS 5.1
    DTS 5.1 ES (matrix)
    DTS 6.1 ES Discrete (non matrix, discrete rear channel information)
    The EX or ES matrix mode strips certain information already contained in the side surround channels and sends it to the back.
    The 6.1 ES Discrete does not strip side surround information; it has a discrete rear channel.
    There is no DD equivalent to DTS ES 6.1 Discrete.
    Your going to need to copy this down Doc so you can paste it once a day. With many people finally catching up with the 6/7 channel setups they will have to get thier learn on.......;)
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  • Loud & Clear
    Loud & Clear Posts: 1,538
    edited November 2003
    Yeah, thanks doc, I always forget the specifics ... and no doubt will again. Sad.

    Two Channel Setup:

    Speakers: Wharfedale Opus 2-3
    Integrated Amp: Krell S-300i
    DAC: Arcam irDac
    Source: iMac
    Remote Control: iPad Mini

    3.2 Home Theater Setup:

    Fronts: Klipsch RP-160M
    Center: Klipsch RP-160M
    Subwoofer: SVS PB12NSD (X 2)
    AVR: Yamaha Aventage RX-A2030
    Blu Ray: Sony BDP-S790
    TV Source: DirecTV Genie
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  • goingganzo
    goingganzo Posts: 2,793
    edited November 2003
    actuley i want to go 9.1 but have to find out how where to put front efects and get a set of speakers and a 2 channel amp.
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  • brettw22
    brettw22 Posts: 7,624
    edited November 2003
    Originally posted by Loud & Clear
    Try the super slow-mo at 1:40:44 ... hot rear action; who cares if it's blue.
    If I didn't know better, I'd say you were talkin about Smurf ****....pervert:p
    comment comment comment comment. bitchy.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited November 2003
    i just got the 4 dvd set which is the XMen movie and X2 together. i've seen both... but i kind of enjoyed buying them as a box set ... i didn't already own the first movie.. so this was a nice buy.
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  • shiznit311
    shiznit311 Posts: 95
    edited November 2003
    I got the box set too. Not too bad for 30 bucks.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited December 2003
    ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!!! I am a comic book fan and collector, and although it isn't super faithful, it is fantastic. I cannot wait for the third one....Phoenix/Dark Phoenix comes to mind. :)
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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