Customer Reviews

Marvel Heroes Collection (Daredevil/Elektra/X-Men/ X2/X-Men 3: The Last Stand/ Fantastic Four & Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer)

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3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

... the price tag isn't warranted.

All of the movies that are included are more or less port overs of the previously released movies. Small enhancements are sprinkled here and there, such as the director's cut version of Daredevil (which to me just extends it to an even longer unwatchable movie...).

The enhanced 2.35:1 video transfer does add a noticeable difference. Crisper, less washed out color, better contrast, and a much cleaner picture during heavy CG moments (especially anything with the Silver Surfer). Daredevil still suffers from being extremely dark time to time, though it is better then the previously released version.

Audio is extremely solid across the board, none of the movies suffer in this category. Awesome high fidelity and clear separation of audio channels. The sound effects associated with the Marvel heros (especially the X-Men) just run chills up your spine in hi-fi, definitely puts an emphasis on the low frequencies.

And finally the "extras" of the boxed set. To me these felt like an after thought. The CD ROM comic book is good for a single look through, not something I would pay money for.
The DVD of the animated Fantastic Four is just like the CD ROM comic book, good for a single watch. Don't get me wrong, as for animated series go it was pretty good, but it wasn't my cup of tea.

Overall it's a good boxed set for us Marvel lovers, but in reality they are boxing up several mediocre movies with the good ones and charging you for it. If you already own 3 or more of these movies I wouldn't bother getting this unless you are a SERIOUS collector. The included extras and "enhancements" aren't worth it in my opinion.

Pros:
The enhanced 2.35:1 video is a noticeable step up.
Awesome sound.
A good price per DVD, even though Daredevil is one of them... :)

Cons:
Direct port overs of most of the films with no added "extras".
Directors cut version of Daredevil (can you tell I didn't like the movie? :))
Boxed extras pretty worthless.

I'd been considering purchasing the entire Marvel collection separately for awhile. When I saw this box set was being released, I rushed online to find the best price. I will agree with the poster above me...it's not worth the Amazon price (sorry guys...); BUT...after clicking the "New and Used" link, I ended up buying the box set for about $38 TOTAL (tax, s/h). It arrived in 4-5 days, even with standard shipping!

I'm not a big fan of DVD extras, really...just give me the movies themselves, and I'm happy. I have to be honest...I actually really liked the DD Director's Cut. It gave DD more of an actual story feel to it. Elektra was, well, Elektra. Getting the X-Men Trilogy was worth the price, and throwing in the 2 FF movies makes this box set a convenient way to complete your Marvel collection (already had Spider Man trilogy, Ghost Rider/Punisher/Blade on the way).

My Hubby is a Marvel freak. I got this for him a few years ago during the holiday season. it is wonderful.

Since there are a number of reviews listed on previous releases of this movie which describe the storyline of The Nightmare Before Christmas, I will just mention that I saw it when it was originally released in the movie theaters and have been a fan ever since. After being unable to find out sufficient details about the technical...

Personally I love having all these Marvel Movies, and I especially appreciate the thin DVD cases! I would have given it 5 out of 5 stars if it weren't for Ben Afflec.

Purchased this for my DH as a Christmas gift. He is an avid comic book collector with XMEN being his all-time favorite. He was thrilled to have this boxed set to add to his collection and cannot wait to watch his favorites again.

I got this DVD box set for $23 around November. A great price for all you get. But that said not all the movies are great or good. So it would be up to you if the price for the movies you really want from this set are worth the total cost. For me it was without a doubt.

It is great to get so many big name titles in one complete purchase. Just to get all of the X-men movies and the Fantastic Four in one package makes it well worth the price. Plus it includes an additional two full length movies, and the marval comic collection dvd. There are just so many hours of entirtainment contained in the one box purchase!

Got some folks on your Christmas list who love comics?
Got ya covered!

Some who love action and adventure filled popcorn movies?
Got ya covered!

Some who love Superheroes?
Check, seven times!

Don't have lots of bucks to spend on your gifts, but want to look like you busted your bank?
Check. Seven times again!

I did a bunch of Christmas shopping, plus got the box set for myself too and I'm not going to be living on beanie-weenies for a month to pay for it. These movies all have one thing in common and that is that they are uncommonly fun! Lots of action, lots of laughs and many, many hours of enjoyment.

You can't beat the entertainment and you can't beat the price. No academy awards here, just a ton of grins!

Great movies, and an awesome deal. So get a bowl of popcorn, sit down, and just let the worries of the day go away.