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3 Films I Wish to Purchase (if only I had the $ in the entertainment budget)

I'm going to reward myself at the end of the semester by purchasing one of these films. This will be an EXTREMELY difficult choice.  Let me walk you through my thought process:
  • Who benefits from this decision (stakeholders?)
    • Me (primarily)
    • My friends
    • My family
  • Of those who would benefit, which film would be most universally enjoyed?
  • Money is important to me, so which is the least expensive?
  • Which films are most rare?  Which would I have the most difficulty accessing?
  • Would I prefer to see one over the others?
  • I prefer blu-ray disks. What about the quality of the release?  Two Blu-rays.  Is the encoding on one better than the other?
  • What do my friends and family say?
  • What does my gut tell me?

Willow (Blu ray/DVD Combo)
Best Price — $14.99 on Amazon
Release Date — March 14th, 2013


Sandlot (Blu ray/DVD Combo)
Best Price — $ 14.96 on Amazon
Release Date — March 23rd, 2013


Children of Dune (I don't think the Blu ray is available, so...just DVD)
Best Price — $6.97 on Amazon
Release Date — 2003

FINAL DECISION: SANDLOT!

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  1. HeatherWed Mar 27, 10:18:00 PM MDT

    I have Sandlot on VHS, I'd LOVE Willow, although I think it's still too scary for all but Tman, and I've never seen Dune. It's going on my list.

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  2. Julie TMon May 06, 06:00:00 PM MDT

    I have them all-would want Willow the most but would buy Sandlot because everyone can view and enjoy it. Dune- only very few would really get into that and not be viewed as many times.

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