Is it Worth Buying? - Page 159

Justin101 · #**1581** 7th January 2016, 10:02 AM

Has anyone bought Gas-s-s-s yet? The Signal One BD that came out this week. I've not seen the film before but the synopsis sounds good. Is it worth a shot?

bizarre_eye@Cult Labs · #**1582** 7th January 2016, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Justin101

Has anyone bought Gas-s-s-s yet? The Signal One BD that came out this week. I've not seen the film before but the synopsis sounds good. Is it worth a shot?

My copy arrived yesterday from Amazon.

If you're familiar with '60s and '70s Corman films then you may know what to expect, however if not the film is basically a meandering satirical post-apocalyptic film centering around a group of hippie characters. Nothing much happens as such and there is no end-goal to the plot - it's basically a road-trip movie with no destination... if that makes sense!

I enjoyed it overall but found some of the satire to be a little hit or miss. The Signal One Blu looks and sounds decent for the most part and there are a fair few special features too if that's your thing. For £8.99 from Amazon or HMV I'd definitely say it's worth a punt and overall I'm glad I added it to my collection.

Demdike@Cult Labs · #**1583** 7th January 2016, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by bizarre_eye@Cult Labs

My copy arrived yesterday from Amazon.

If you're familiar with '60s and '70s Corman films then you may know what to expect, however if not the film is basically a meandering satirical post-apocalyptic film centering around a group of hippie characters. Nothing much happens as such and there is no end-goal to the plot - it's basically a road-trip movie with no destination... if that makes sense!

I enjoyed it overall but found some of the satire to be a little hit or miss. The Signal One Blu looks and sounds decent for the most part and there are a fair few special features too if that's your thing. For £8.99 from Amazon or HMV I'd definitely say it's worth a punt and overall I'm glad I added it to my collection.

Great write up Bizarre_Eye. Nice and informative.

It doesn't sound like one that would interest me though.

Justin101 · #**1584** 7th January 2016, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by bizarre_eye@Cult Labs

My copy arrived yesterday from Amazon.

If you're familiar with '60s and '70s Corman films then you may know what to expect, however if not the film is basically a meandering satirical post-apocalyptic film centering around a group of hippie characters. Nothing much happens as such and there is no end-goal to the plot - it's basically a road-trip movie with no destination... if that makes sense!

I enjoyed it overall but found some of the satire to be a little hit or miss. The Signal One Blu looks and sounds decent for the most part and there are a fair few special features too if that's your thing. For £8.99 from Amazon or HMV I'd definitely say it's worth a punt and overall I'm glad I added it to my collection.

Thanks!
I ordered it shortly after posting my original should I buy it, because at least the doc about Roger Corman and the counter-culture sounded interesting and it's only £8.99...

...so much for my one new year's resolution of spend less on discs

I've already ordered like 3 this year!

Nordicdusk · #**1585** 21st January 2016, 09:42 PM

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Or should i just stick with the Shameless tin.

Nosferatu@Cult Labs · #**1586** 21st January 2016, 09:45 PM

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Or should i just stick with the Shameless tin.

I've only watched them once, and it had been a long time since I saw the DVDs, but it looked as if there was an improvement, but not a massive one. Unless you really love the movies, I'd stick with the Shameless DVD set.

Nordicdusk · #**1587** 21st January 2016, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Nosferatu@Cult Labs

I've only watched them once, and it had been a long time since I saw the DVDs, but it looked as if there was an improvement, but not a massive one. Unless you really love the movies, I'd stick with the Shameless DVD set.

Cheers Nos for the fast reply ill take your advice if the upgrade is nothing to write home about