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#1

POTO DVD, not gonna buy?

Posted: 4/25/05 at 7:35pm

I was just wondering...are there any HARDCORE phantom show fans here that are NOT going to buy the film when its release next month? renting it is okay...but as far as owning your own copy forever, is that where you draw the line?

Updated On: 4/25/05 at 07:35 PM

#2

re: POTO DVD, not gonna buy?

Posted: 4/25/05 at 7:57pm

I don't think i will. I don't think i can bear sitting through Gerry or Emmy's voices again.
#3

re: POTO DVD, not gonna buy?

Posted: 4/25/05 at 7:57pm

totally buying!
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#4

re: POTO DVD, not gonna buy?

Posted: 4/25/05 at 8:54pm

Absolutely!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The day it comes out, I'm getting it!!!!!!!!!!
#5

re: POTO DVD, not gonna buy?

Posted: 4/25/05 at 9:57pm

I am buying this the day it comes out, without a doubt.
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#6

re: POTO DVD, not gonna buy?

Posted: 4/25/05 at 9:58pm

Definitely buying it on the release date.
#7

re: POTO DVD, not gonna buy?

Posted: 4/25/05 at 9:58pm

As am I.
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#8

re: POTO DVD, not gonna buy?

Posted: 4/25/05 at 10:00pm

not a question about it... i've had the countdown going in my aim profile for atleast 2 months re: POTO DVD, not gonna buy?
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#11

re: POTO DVD, not gonna buy?

Posted: 4/25/05 at 10:11pm

Gerry made even my father (a die-hard POTO fan) turn off the Cast Recording in disgust, so I think I'll rent it instead of buying.
#12

re: POTO DVD, not gonna buy?

Posted: 4/25/05 at 10:32pm

I have utmost respect for the obc, its obviously better
but i think the movie was well done and artistic
so i'm postitively getting it the first day re: POTO DVD, not gonna buy?
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#13

re: POTO DVD, not gonna buy?

Posted: 4/25/05 at 10:36pm

I put a $5 down payment hold on it at Suncoast, but after all the negativity in regards to the voice of Gerard Butler, I think I'm gonna call them and cancel it!!
#16

re: POTO DVD, not gonna buy?

Posted: 4/25/05 at 11:02pm

Yaaay, Zeppie's countdown hit single digits today. Soo excited. Definitely buying it. Kinda funny, BSo likes the skip feature in terms of Gerry while I am soo very thankful for the repeat/rewind feature in terms of Gerry...particularly PONR. Mmmmm.

Tenor, I still think it's a great film and well worth the purchase. If you're a fan of the show, at the very least, you enjoy the story/songs and in my opinion what Gerry loses in songs he more than makes up with in acting, passion and chemistry with Emmy. But I do understand if you'd rather rent it first to see how you like it.
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#17

re: POTO DVD, not gonna buy?

Posted: 4/25/05 at 11:10pm

I walked out of the theatre when I saw it, so I will NOT waste my money on it!!!! I already wasted 8.75. That is enough!!!!
#19

re: POTO DVD, not gonna buy?

Posted: 4/25/05 at 11:39pm

Well, i'm going to buy it. i loved Emmy Rossum. And i thought G. Butler held his own as the Phantom...i dont know, i like his voice. and nothing beats the beginning of the film, the chandelier igniting and lifting with the phantom theme...awesome overture scene! yeah, yeah..all in all..i liked it, and will buy it.

Updated On: 4/25/05 at 11:39 PM

#20

re: POTO DVD, not gonna buy?

Posted: 4/26/05 at 2:13am

Am australian and I bought the DVD the other day. It's worth buying just for the special features (not sure if they will be the same where you guys are), there is a great documentary on the musicology of the show with footage of the live stage production. And a great behind-the-scenes thingy!
#21

re: POTO DVD, not gonna buy?

Posted: 4/26/05 at 2:17am

DTBG2: I completely forgot about the opening, which I agree was absolutely stunning. Now you've got me contemplating buying it.
#22

re: POTO DVD, not gonna buy?

Posted: 4/26/05 at 2:23am

Not really a fan of the show and I've not yet seen the movie but I am buying the DVD.
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#23

re: POTO DVD, not gonna buy?

Posted: 4/26/05 at 2:56am

"I put a $5 down payment hold on it at Suncoast, but after all the negativity in regards to the voice of Gerard Butler, I think I'm gonna call them and cancel it!! "

Please don't let other opinions influence your own instinct. Rent it first if you have doubts.

Edited to add that my copy is on pre-order from Amazon. re: POTO DVD, not gonna buy?

Updated On: 4/26/05 at 02:56 AM

#24

re: POTO DVD, not gonna buy?

Posted: 4/26/05 at 3:07am

I'm definitely buying it!
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#25

re: POTO DVD, not gonna buy?

Posted: 4/26/05 at 3:27am

by the way: thanks guys,(and gals), for joining in on my topic..you guys rock!

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