The Matrix Trilogy (Blu-Ray) - €21.50 delivered [HMV.co.uk]

Basq

Beats the in-store deal by a couple of euro!

Price includes postage of £2.50.


Buy it @ HMV.co.uk

Three features. With THE MATRIX, the Wachowskis have established themselves as innovative filmmakers who push the boundaries of live-action films. Like the groundbreaking STAR WARS, THE MATRIX (also the first film of a trilogy) showcases a unique visual style, one the Wachowskis achieved through an array of techniques and digital effects, some never before seen in mainstream Hollywood films. Although computer morphing technology had been used before in films such as THE ABYSS and TERMINATOR 2, the Wachowskis were the first to use 'bullet time,' a time-bending digital effect that utilises both computer-generated imagery and still photography. The film itself is a complex story that aspires to mythology, focusing on a computer hacker named Neo (Keanu Reeves) who searches for the truth behind the mysterious force known as the Matrix. He finds his answer with a group of strangers led by the charismatic Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne). What they encounter in confronting that truth makes for a lightning-paced, eye-popping thrill ride of a movie. Packed with stunning fight scenes (choreographed by accomplished Hong Kong director Yuen Wo-Ping), astonishing visual effects, quotable lines, and a terrific supporting cast (led by Carrie-Anne Moss, in her first major Hollywood film), THE MATRIX is a bold triumph that raises the bar for all science fiction films. Also includes THE MATRIX RELOADED and MATRIX REVOLUTIONS.

Amalgam

I love how the original gets 99% of that paragraph, then..

Also includes THE MATRIX RELOADED and MATRIX REVOLUTIONS.

:pac:

Reloaded is great for people with sleeping problems.. Zzzzzzzzzz

Basq

Amalgam wrote: »

Reloaded is great for people with sleeping problems.. Zzzzzzzzzz

Yep, I'm tempted to get it to see how good they look though.

But I already own the original Matrix on DVD, and was bored to tears by both Reloaded and Revolutions (well... Reloaded to a lesser extent).

The Recliner

basquille wrote: »

Yep, I'm tempted to get it to see how good they look though.

But I already own the original Matrix on DVD, and was bored to tears by both Reloaded and Revolutions (well... Reloaded to a lesser extent).

Have the same set on HD-DVD, have the add on player for the xbox

They look fantastic so I imagine the Blu-Ray versions would also be impressive

Amalgam

Even on DVD, the 'matting' (I don't know the proper term) or tone of the Sentinels during flight sequences in The Matrix is ropey, has that been tweaked at all?

Rsaeire

The Recliner wrote: »

Have the same set on HD-DVD, have the add on player for the xbox

They look fantastic so I imagine the Blu-Ray versions would also be impressive

You'd be right too. The audio and video of the movies on Blu-ray are exactly the same as their HD-DVD counterparts.

Vic Vinegar

Dammit! just paid €35 in Xtravision for that...

Oh well.

TestTransmission

Must resist the temptation

jayteecork

Ordered this.

I must have been one of the few who loved Reloaded.

Revolutions was shíte though.

Rsaeire

jayteecork wrote: »

Ordered this.

I must have been one of the few who loved Reloaded.

Revolutions was shíte though.

I agree about Reloaded; the car chase scene alone was worth watching the movie for.

the groutch

reloaded was dire; ergo, vis-a-vis, condordantly

Ush1

Ordered this, my first blu rays! Ordered this Blu ray drive today aswell:
http://www.elara.ie/products/detailsfull.asp?productcode=ECE1801730

heebusjeebus

Has anyone received their order yet? I ordered it on the 21st and still no sign.

Ush1

Nope! Was getting anxious myself, sent them an e-mail an all, here's what they said:

"Thanks for your email.

I'm sorry to hear that the 'Matrix/Matrix Reloaded/Matrix Revolutions: Trilogy: 3Blu-Ray: Box Set' has not been delivered yet.

We sent this item to you on the 21/09/09. Most items do arrive within 5 to 7 days from us posting them to you. Having said that, delays do sometimes occur within the mailing system, and we would ask that you wait a total of 21 days for the delivery to be made.

The last estimated date of arrival for this package is the 12/10/09.

If you do not receive the goods by this date and your local sorting office is unable to assist you, in order for us to proceed with your claim for a refund / replacement, we require you to read this letter, and confirm that all details are correct. This information will be used to process claims via Royal Mail, and they may also pass the information provided to the police for internal investigations."

heebusjeebus

Thanks for that Ush. I'll be on to them if its not here by monday.

heebusjeebus

No sign of the box-set today. Will get onto HMV now.

jayteecork

Mine arrived.

heebusjeebus

jayteecork wrote: »

Mine arrived.

When did you get it?

jayteecork

someday last week.