If the film leaked early...would you watch it?

[graphic_content]

I'm curious...I'll be honest, and say I would, simply because I'm so hyped to see a new incarnation of the Turtles.

Would I still see it opening day in theaters? Yes.

But seeing as I'm the type of person who loves seeing things I enjoy over and over again, I know seeing a leaked copy early, wont ruin my enjoyment of seeing it in theaters.

You?

[MajorViolence]

I totally would.

[samxsteal]

Nope i would not

[pennydreadful]

Based on my current feelings about the movie, yes, if I had the chance to save $$ by watching a leaked copy, I absolutely would. If it was good, I'd then happily pay to see it at the cinema.

Let's be brutally honest here, there are probably going to be cam copies out there well before it gets released outside of the US (not wanting to derail this into a fratching session about illegal downloads... I'm just pointing it out is all.)

[Puddinpop]

Uh... good question lol. I really honestly don't know.. I would try not to.. but if the torrent was sitting right in front of me? God.. honestly it would be unbelievably difficult to not download it and at least watch a little. Nothing will stop be from seeing this in 3D and 2D a few times.. I've been waiting since 09, technically since the 90's lol. I'm gonna go with no. I wouldn't want to ruin it for myself. I want to experience it on the big screen first. I've waited to long. I've never been so stoked for a film in my life.

[electric_sheep]

Of course, i'll torrent it as soon as it's online...

[The Boston Ninja Turtle]

of course...wont admit ive done it before....and it still see it in theaters at some point

[Puddinpop]

Originally Posted by pennydreadful

Based on my current feelings about the movie, yes, if I had the chance to save $$ by watching a leaked copy, I absolutely would. If it was good, I'd then happy pay to see it at the cinema.

Let's be brutally honest here, there are probably going to be cam copies out there well before it gets released outside of the US (not wanting to derail this into a fratching session about illegal downloads... I'm just pointing it out is all.)

What makes you think that? That cam torrents will show up early before its release? And how early do you think they will pop up? I heard that GOTG had a prescreening. I wonder when TMNT will have one. I've been to a few and they wont even let you have a cell phone in there.

[Wildcat]

If it was a good quality version, yes. Most likely won't be though. It wouldn't be DVD rip quality.

[bmxbandit]

i would definitely try and get a copy of it but wouldn't actually watch it until i saw it on the big screen. i wouldn't want to ruin that opportunity. then after seeing it for the first time in theaters then i'd watch the heck out of it.

[TMNT is cooler than MOTU]

It depends on the quality. If it was from some dude's cellphone, no. But if it was a screener of some kind, sure. And if I ended up liking it, I'd gladly shell out the money to see it in a theater.

[graphic_content]

Originally Posted by Puddinpop

I've never been so stoked for a film in my life.

You and me both bro; my excitement for this film is bordering obsessive, it's kinda strange, lol.

Originally Posted by bmxbandit

i would definitely try and get a copy of it but wouldn't actually watch it until i saw it on the big screen. i wouldn't want to ruin that opportunity. then after seeing it for the first time in theaters then i'd watch the heck out of it.

Same. I can't afford to see it multiple times in theaters, but I'll definitely do myself a favor and see it once. Then the copy would be a mainstay on my phone until iTunes released it properly.

[CyberCubed]

Yes so I can post spoilers and an angry rant about it online.

[pennydreadful]

Originally Posted by Puddinpop

What makes you think that? That cam torrents will show up early before its release? And how early do you think they will pop up? I heard that GOTG had a prescreening. I wonder when TMNT will have one. I've been to a few and they wont even let you have a cell phone in there.

Sorry Puddin, just to clarify - I meant before the release in countries outside the US. I'm in Australia and it's pretty common to have cam copies of major films on the torrents before they're out over here.

[Sewer Sirens Podcast]

Noooooooo.

I don't even watch TRAILERS (made an exception for TMNT, but didn't watch any trailers for arguably my most/second most anticipated movie of the year, ASM2, and the pay off was great), because when I see the movie, I want to have the full cinematic experience. The quality of the footage, the sound, and I definitely don't want to know what happens.

If people see the movie before me? Oh well. Will I have to avoid this forum? Sadly, yes. Oh well. But seeing the movie as it's meant to be seen is something I highly value.

[graphic_content]

Originally Posted by Sewer Sirens Podcast

Noooooooo.

I don't even watch TRAILERS (made an exception for TMNT, but didn't watch any trailers for arguably my most/second most anticipated movie of the year, ASM2, and the pay off was great), because when I see the movie, I want to have the full cinematic experience. The quality of the footage, the sound, and I definitely don't want to know what happens.

If people see the movie before me? Oh well. Will I have to avoid this forum? Sadly, yes. Oh well. But seeing the movie as it's meant to be seen is something I highly value.

I'm surprised because the whole point of a trailer is to get you excited for the film...now granted, trailers lately have been giving practically everything, so I can understand where you are coming from, but I could never go so far as to avoid ALL trailers, but that's just me.

[Sewer Sirens Podcast]

Usually if I'm already pumped for the movie, and I KNOW I'm going to end up seeing it, I avoid trailers. I started this only a year ago, and have been doing it hardcore ever since, so it's still sorta new to me. And trust me, there is a HUGE temptation to watch them, because something I used to do is sit down and watch a whole bunch of trailers. And rewatching and rewatching. To the point where it took some enjoyment out of the film.

The big reason I'm watching these TMNT trailers is because it's so controversial, I've been waiting for this movie forever, and I have to review them on our podcast. That's why I'm glad we have seen minimal things from this movie, unlike all those ASM2 trailers that gave away the whole movie.

[pennydreadful]

Originally Posted by Puddinpop

What makes you think that? That cam torrents will show up early before its release? And how early do you think they will pop up? I heard that GOTG had a prescreening. I wonder when TMNT will have one. I've been to a few and they wont even let you have a cell phone in there.

As to how people manage it, I have no idea - but there's already cam copies of Godzilla out there, and it only came out in Oz last week. It seems that most cam copies come from the States, and a lot of the clean telesync/webrips are coming from Korea at the moment (though they have hardcoded subs). Most dvd-quality screeners come from the US as well.

[graphic_content]

Originally Posted by Sewer Sirens Podcast

Usually if I'm already pumped for the movie, and I KNOW I'm going to end up seeing it, I avoid trailers. I started this only a year ago, and have been doing it hardcore ever since, so it's still sorta new to me. And trust me, there is a HUGE temptation to watch them, because something I used to do is sit down and watch a whole bunch of trailers. And rewatching and rewatching. To the point where it took some enjoyment out of the film.

The big reason I'm watching these TMNT trailers is because it's so controversial, I've been waiting for this movie forever, and I have to review them on our podcast. That's why I'm glad we have seen minimal things from this movie, unlike all those ASM2 trailers that gave away the whole movie.

I'll be honest, while i think that ASM2 gave practically everything away during its marketing phase, if the Turtles did, because I have never been more excited or attached to a property in my life, not only would I watch everything online, but I'd see the film in theaters too. But that's the exception I make for the turtles, my heros since I was lowly immigrant, lol, true story.

[pennydreadful]

Originally Posted by graphic_content

But that's the exception I make for the turtles, my heros since I was lowly immigrant, lol, true story.

Aw, that's sweet, graphic! Stories like that warm my cynical old heart - despite all of our differing opinions, the boys in green mean a lot to all of us.

Personally spoilers don't bother me (I've been immune to them since the Star Wars prequels), so if the next trailer was plot-heavy I wouldn't mind. At this stage of the game and until I hear more after the US release, I fully plan on still seeing it at the cinema when it finally comes out, cuz hey - Turtles on the big screen doesn't come along every day.