Maleficent (3D+2D Blu-ray SteelBook) (Zavvi Exclusive) [UK]

[Wreck]

Release date: October 20th, 2014
Purchase link: Maleficent (sold-out)
Price: £24.99
Notes: 4,000 copies, Full gloss finish

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Spoiler: Original mockup

 

[Punker76]

That's fair enough but I would hesitate before accepting the opinion of only one person even if they are a renowned film critic.

I prefer to go by imdb because although it's full of kiddies, the fanboys and the haters tend to cancel each other out when they dish out their 1/10 and 10/10 and the in betweeners give a more valid opinion - it scores 7.5 on imdb which is pretty good considering over 13.000 people have left their score.

I can recommend the Empire podcasts, they usually have 3 or 4 critics talking through the movie together, provides a good cross section of opinions. Latest one had 3 of them loving Godzilla whilst one guy hated it. One of the critics seems to be regularly berated for loving Attack of the Clones

Will look forward to hearing them discuss this particular movie.

 

[Mrhoyt]

Watched it today, i really liked it.

Keeping my pre-order!

 

[Actarus]

Never stop voicing your opinion on the steelbooks. We have more value than it seems on the output of final products. HDN is the steebook center of the world. They most likely do have people reading our opinions. We've actually had steelbooks changed to due to our voice in the specific threads(Wreck-it-Ralph Zavvi for example). When we all have one cohesive voice, we can do things. We would have the most cost efficient steels possible (bare metal, matte, one disc, no interior art, printed banners and logos and data backs) for premium prices shipped in bubble mailers if we stayed quiet.

as a newbie it feels from what I have observed and learned from a lot of knowledgeable people that it basically comes down to what the studio wants to do and how much room they allow which is not much... so from observing many released in a period of 3 to 4 months and looking at people's comment, it seems that it's the most comments on a thread and I personally haven't seen, not even one change on the release I was looking people voice their opinion(in regards to the design of the steelbook itself).

It seems that maybe little finishing artwork like Kimchi listen but it has nothing to do with the core of the comments ''the steelbooks itself'' I haven't seen any changes, but in regards to the finishing touches like Kimchi may listen in regards to the bonus stuff and lenticular but again never seen a steelbook being changed because of comments. That is my own observation.

I don't feel it's with our opinions that we will make a difference but with our money... for example if most of the people who are not happy with a Zavvi release because of the steel, if nobody buys them it's when the studio will listen, but if we continue buying them and just ''crying'' about it i.e. it's not glossy or there's no title on the steel and spine etc... not much change would happen in that route I believe.

but again that is my personal opinion. companies listen with money 99% of the time.

 

[nkb32]

I get what your saying but we've had designs changed before and will happen again. Its special case scenarios that are few and far between but why should we stay quiet when there is even the slightest chance it could make a difference.

Voicing opinion = x amount % chance
not voicing opinion = 0%

Also I would assume chances are greater when the steels haven't hit the factories yet which is definitely the case with this one.

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[tnguyen13]

The movie was absolutely amazing! I love every minute of it. However, if you come to see a Disney movie and expecting it to have deep meanings, then it may disappoint you! Anyway, keeping my order! Glad I secured 2 copies before it sold out!

 

[snooloui]

I get what your saying but we've had designs changed before and will happen again. Its special case scenarios that are few and far between but why should we stay quiet when there is even the slightest chance it could make a difference.

Voicing opinion = x amount % chance
not voicing opinion = 0%

Also I would assume chances are greater when the steels haven't hit the factories yet which is definitely the case with this one.

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You're right there is always a chance however small therefore everyone should always voice their opinion. The fact this has a title on the front and spine means maybe, just maybe Disney have listened to our complaints about the last few Disney/Marvel releases.

 

[cooey]

Saw this yesterday in the cinema and really enjoyed it. Will definitely be picking u the 3D BD

 

[rhyder]

Saw this yesterday in the cinema too and I think it's worth owning in steelbook. However, I see it's sold out in Zavvi. Is anyone doing a group buy for this?

 

[Monkey2005]

Saw this yesterday in the cinema too and I think it's worth owning in steelbook. However, I see it's sold out in Zavvi. Is anyone doing a group buy for this?

https://www.hidefninja.com/community/threads/46253/

 

[Konflick]

I saw this film yesterday and the film is ok. However i cancelled my ordered

 

[MacLeod]

You're right there is always a chance however small therefore everyone should always voice their opinion. The fact this has a title on the front and spine means maybe, just maybe Disney have listened to our complaints about the last few Disney/Marvel releases.

At here we come to the crux of the matter, does everyone dislike titleless fronts? Some might prefer them not to have the title on the front, whilst others will prefer one.

Sure at a minimum I think it should have a title on the spine but that's just me.

 

[vampire75]

It was nice, but i really did not like some of the cgi. Some of it was just to fake... Also I did not get why they use some sort of high frame rate.

 

[BradG1984]

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It was nice, but i really did not like some of the gci. Some of it was just to fake... Also I did not get why they use some sort of high frame rate when they capture her.

SPOILERS YOU ABSOLUTE HELMET!!!!!

Thanks for just blurting out what sounds like a critical part of the film!

 

[psychoscot]

SPOILERS YOU ABSOLUTE HELMET!!!!!

Thanks for just blurting out what sounds like a critical part of the film!

Think he means capture as in the way they filmed her. Far as I know this film did not use the high frame rate cameras. They just emphasized her with lighting.

 

[BradG1984]

Think he means capture as in the way they filmed her. Far as I know this film did not use the high frame rate cameras. They just emphasized her with lighting.

Hmm ok yeah maybe, didn't think if that!

Sorry Vampire75 if that's what u meant!

 

[howiesteed]

SPOILERS YOU ABSOLUTE HELMET!!!!!

Thanks for just blurting out what sounds like a critical part of the film!

You won't want to hear about the bit where wolverine comes and fights Godzilla with lasers and a star destroyer

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[psychoscot]

You won't want to hear about the bit where wolverine comes and fights Godzilla with lasers and a star destroyer

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AWW MAN!!! Spoil it for everyone why don't you! Least you didn't mention Iron Mans cameo! ....

 

[Troll2Fan]

AWW MAN!!! Spoil it for everyone why don't you! Least you didn't mention Iron Mans cameo! ....

He forgot about Wonder Woman fighting the evil horde too.

 

[psychoscot]

He forgot about Wonder Woman fighting the evil horde too.

Oh that scene was Awesome, and arriving in the Batmobile was just class! ;D

 

[Basil]

you didn't mention Iron Mans camel....

you mean the one with three humps but he didn't like being called humprey