After reading this, John, I have to conclude that it is the only comment I've read (and I read them all) that gets to the point: The freedom of choice.
Hi Mike. It looks to me like Hansen picked the wrong people to pick on. Professional internet marketers are on the warpath. If you want to see what I mean, take a look here: http://makemoneyforbeginners.blogspot.com/2009/10/monster-energy-drink-vs-vermonster-beer.html
They just don't know it yet. The long arm of the RIAA doesn't exist in a lot of other countries where the torrent services are set up. Piracy is running rampant and it's because of the RIAA's tactics and price-gouging that they've been doing for years.
I'm downloading it right now
I don't care what Mr. Reese tweets about, or complains about. I'm a so-called pirate and I'm downloading the movie right now to see what all fuss is about.
I'm not in the US and the movie has not played near where I live, nor is it available for rent (and it probably won't be). I can however, buy a bootleg copy from one of the local pirate distributors, but I figure I'll save a buck or two by getting it myself.
Am I a lost sale, Mr. Reese? I seriously doubt it since I can't watch it any other way (without paying the real pirates).