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landry_p2000
08-03-2004, 12:20 PM
I was browsing the Sunday add at Circuit City's website, and I saw "Hidalgo" as the Tuesday release. Has anyone seen this movie yet? How would you rate it? I don't know anything about it. Help me out!
marcpam
08-03-2004, 12:42 PM
i would like to know also
jdhdiggs
08-03-2004, 04:27 PM
I would say that the movie is OK. For its length, it kept me interested and had some interesting charactors and developments but I will wait a long while before watching it again.

Probably a renter.
Ron-P
08-03-2004, 04:36 PM
I thought about picking this one up blind today but decided it's better off as a rental.
landry_p2000
08-03-2004, 04:48 PM
Well that settles it for me. This may not be on the shelf for a while.
Dr. Spec
08-04-2004, 01:33 PM
(sinks beneath the waves with nary a ripple)

Can't find much anywhere about this apparent dud. I'll probably rent it.......
Ron-P
08-04-2004, 02:06 PM
Here's a decent review over at the HTF...

http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htforum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=206509&highlight=Hidalgo

I'm on the fence. I might just add it to the collection.
landry_p2000
08-04-2004, 02:26 PM
My partner got it yesterday, but I have not talked to him about it yet. I will let you guys know what he says.
Jstas
08-04-2004, 06:26 PM
I saw it in the theater and was surprised. It was very Indiana Jones-esque in the action sequences. It was a cool story too and the cinematography was pretty good too.

I wasn't giving it a chance either but a friend wanted to see it and paid for my ticket so he had someone to go with. I went in expecting boring crap but was delightfully entertained! It was long though.

I'd recommend seeing it 'cause it's a pretty well done action/adventure based on a true story. The acting was better than I thought it would be too.
Ron-P
08-05-2004, 10:42 AM
Bought it yesterday and watched it last night. Very well done. The cinematography is stunning the story is decent enough to keep you entertained and the acting is good (other then Viggos mumbling).
landry_p2000
08-05-2004, 11:02 AM
My friend said pretty much the same thing. I guess I would rather get it for $15.99 than $19.99, so I will probably get it when I go to lunch or after I get off of work today. Thanks fellas.
dorokusai
08-05-2004, 11:10 AM
"True" story, if you catch my drift. It's funny how "Frank Hopkins" is basically the only one who knows this story :D

I will pick it up, as it can't possibly be any worse than some of the other titles in my collection.
Jstas
08-05-2004, 05:31 PM
Originally posted by dorokusai
"True" story, if you catch my drift. It's funny how "Frank Hopkins" is basically the only one who knows this story :D

I will pick it up, as it can't possibly be any worse than some of the other titles in my collection.

Something tells me that you own "All Surf Nazis Must Die!!!" on VHS, DVD and BETA!
amulford
08-11-2004, 09:34 AM
We rented it and watched it. Not too bad, pretty good story, cinematography and sound were ok. Still on the fence with adding it to the collection
johnny_utah
08-12-2004, 01:43 PM
IMO - definately a renter, unless you like to buy crap. Save your money for another movie. Some of the shots are cheesy, esp in the gun battle scene he is running along the top of the buildings, the background looked way fake. storyline is very weak with to many holes. I would compare this to The League of Extraordinary Gentleman, which I was way disappointed with.