POTO DVD, not gonna buy?
POTO DVD, not gonna buy?
DTBG2
Featured Actor Joined: 3/15/05
#0POTO 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
phantom_tenor
Leading Actor Joined: 1/11/05
#1re: POTO DVD, not gonna buy?
Posted: 4/25/05 at 7:57pmI don't think i will. I don't think i can bear sitting through Gerry or Emmy's voices again.
#2re: POTO DVD, not gonna buy?
Posted: 4/25/05 at 7:57pmtotally buying!
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#3re: POTO DVD, not gonna buy?
Posted: 4/25/05 at 8:54pmAbsolutely!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The day it comes out, I'm getting it!!!!!!!!!!
#4re: POTO DVD, not gonna buy?
Posted: 4/25/05 at 9:57pmI am buying this the day it comes out, without a doubt.
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Joshua488
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/29/04
#6re: POTO DVD, not gonna buy?
Posted: 4/25/05 at 9:58pmAs am I.
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#7re: 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 
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centerstage2
Swing Joined: 4/25/05
#9re: POTO DVD, not gonna buy?
Posted: 4/25/05 at 10:08pm
What the hell was wrong with Emmy? SOB (lol, that from bso)
I agree about Gerry - YES! for the skip feature!
#10re: POTO DVD, not gonna buy?
Posted: 4/25/05 at 10:11pmGerry 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.
#11re: 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 
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Tenorific2
Leading Actor Joined: 2/16/05
#12re: POTO DVD, not gonna buy?
Posted: 4/25/05 at 10:36pmI 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!!
#13re: POTO DVD, not gonna buy?
Posted: 4/25/05 at 10:38pmnoooooooooo! dooooooooooooooooon't cancel!!!!!
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wickedrentq
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/6/04
#15re: 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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sfs1414
Featured Actor Joined: 8/3/04
#16re: POTO DVD, not gonna buy?
Posted: 4/25/05 at 11:10pmI 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!!!!
beacon1
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/31/04
#17re: POTO DVD, not gonna buy?
Posted: 4/25/05 at 11:35pmI'm gonna buy the 2-disc set with all the extras...and disappear into my home. :o)
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DTBG2
Featured Actor Joined: 3/15/05
#18re: 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
jollipops
Chorus Member Joined: 4/10/05
#19re: POTO DVD, not gonna buy?
Posted: 4/26/05 at 2:13amAm 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!
#20re: POTO DVD, not gonna buy?
Posted: 4/26/05 at 2:17amDTBG2: I completely forgot about the opening, which I agree was absolutely stunning. Now you've got me contemplating buying it.
#21re: POTO DVD, not gonna buy?
Posted: 4/26/05 at 2:23amNot really a fan of the show and I've not yet seen the movie but I am buying the DVD.
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#22re: 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. 
Updated On: 4/26/05 at 02:56 AM
#23re: POTO DVD, not gonna buy?
Posted: 4/26/05 at 3:07amI'm definitely buying it!
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DTBG2
Featured Actor Joined: 3/15/05
#24re: POTO DVD, not gonna buy?
Posted: 4/26/05 at 3:27amby the way: thanks guys,(and gals), for joining in on my topic..you guys rock!
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