Prison Break Season 1 - Blu-ray Forum

DealsR4theDevil · 11-11-2007, 08:50 PM

Has anyone found any reviews for it? I wanna buy this but I dont wanna buy it blindly.

NoQuestion · 11-11-2007, 09:56 PM

If the reviews are good, im picking this one up as well...watched an episode or two of the newest season and i like this show.

FYI just got Planet Earth on Saturday!!!

PS34EVER · 11-11-2007, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by DealsR4theDevil

Has anyone found any reviews for it? I wanna buy this but I dont wanna buy it blindly.

Not trying to be biased, but this show is ALMOST as good as 24. I have the first season on DVD, and I don't want to give anything away on the whole story, but it IS ONE OF THE BEST plots that I've ever seen incorporated into one season's worth of a TV show. It absolutely amazed me as to how they fit an entire 22 episodes in a prison. Wentworth Miller and Dominic Purcell are the ABSOULTE best actors that could be made into the lead actors for this show along with the stunning supporting cast that is also in the show. I am not being biased. It IS that good of a show.

I realize that season 2 is not out yet on Blu-ray, but I pray that it is soon. I don't know if you have been able to watch season 3 yet on TV, but it is the WORST season so far out of the three. If you like season 3, you will LOVE THE FIRST TWO.

Absolutely a must buy!!! This is a great drama.

EDIT: Prison Break was nominated for its first award, the 2005 People's Choice Award for Favorite New TV Drama. The other nominees in the same category were Commander in Chief and Criminal Minds. Prison Break won the award in January 2006.

Alan Gordon · 11-11-2007, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by PS34EVER

I don't know if you have been able to watch season 3 yet on TV, but it is the WORST season so far out of the three. If you like season 3, you will LOVE THE FIRST TWO.

While I quoted PS34EVER because I agree with him, this post actually goes out to the OP.

If you're in to super-realistic stuff, PB is not the show for you, but if you like suspense and great drama, S1 is for you!

I was planning on getting PB:S1 on Blu-ray next year, but with some of the deals out there, I might be convinced to get it earlier...

~Alan

pedigree · 11-11-2007, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by DealsR4theDevil

Has anyone found any reviews for it? I wanna buy this but I dont wanna buy it blindly.

want me to tell you what happens?! lol

richard lichtenfelt · 11-11-2007, 11:59 PM

I would really like to see HBO's original series OZ released on blu-ray as well.

Magic · 11-12-2007, 12:02 AM

I agree with PS34EVER...if you like what you see on season 3 then you will LOVE season 1!

This is a show that I would definitely buy on Blu to replace my SD version if the reviews are solid enough. I just wish they were a little easier to find with the release date being so close and all....

Grisle · 11-12-2007, 12:07 AM

Prison Break Season 1 is better than anyone season of 24 IMO. I feel like each season is getting weaker though. 24 has started to really go downhill as well. I'm not sure I like that they brought back Almeida as the bad guy...we'll see how it goes, but there's always someone on the inside in 24 and it is just really getting to me. I think the season with Marwon was where it really started to bug me. They kept missing him by seconds and it happened several times. Ok sorry to go off on a tangent.

WickyWoo · 11-12-2007, 12:22 AM

Prison Break was originally just 13 episodes start to finish, they escaped and that was it, home free.

Around episode 8, the ratings were so good they extended it, then gave it another season and they've pretty much been winging it every since.

kiskiboy97 · 11-12-2007, 12:26 AM

I never watched Season 1, but one lazy Saturday afternoon FX was airing a marathon of season 2. I got hooked and bought season 1 on DVD. And I still haven't watched it!

But I'll buy subsequent seasons on Blu, and I may replace my S1 if a good deal comes along.

dobyblue · 11-12-2007, 01:00 AM

Prison Break - I watch it, but the first three seasons of 24 absolutely blow the first three seasons of Prison Break out of the water.

Although to be honest, it's unfair to put ANY show's first three seasons up against the first three of 24. I thought 4 was weak, but 5 was just as good as 1,2 and 3.

I wish Fox would do S1 of 24 on Blu-ray - because that's the only one in 2.0 stereo.

dobyblue · 11-12-2007, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Grisle

Prison Break Season 1 is better than anyone season of 24 IMO. I feel like each season is getting weaker though. 24 has started to really go downhill as well. I'm not sure I like that they brought back Almeida as the bad guy...we'll see how it goes, but there's always someone on the inside in 24 and it is just really getting to me. I think the season with Marwon was where it really started to bug me. They kept missing him by seconds and it happened several times. Ok sorry to go off on a tangent.

Yup, Season 4 was weak, but each of the first three seasons of 24 and season 5 are all miles better than any season of Prison Break. It took them a long time to get chemistry together in that show. It took one episode for 24 to do it.

The last 7 hours of Season 3 of 24 are the best 7 episode run of any TV show in the history of TV, beginning with Jack having to take Chappelle to the train yard.

Iron Man · 11-12-2007, 02:57 PM

Isn't Prison Break popular in the US???

It's only ranked 3,481 on Amazon?

bkbluray · 11-12-2007, 03:05 PM

Is this thread to compare 24 to Prison Break or just to recommend Prison Break?

I would definitely recommend Prison Break Season One. Good suspense and story. This looked great on upconverted DVD... I can only imagine how good it will look on Blu. I would buy it if I were you. You won't be disappointed.

WickyWoo · 11-12-2007, 03:21 PM

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Isn't Prison Break popular in the US???

It's only ranked 3,481 on Amazon?

This is what I keep telling people why they're putting out current seasons and not the back catalog

It is much much harder to get people to buy something like a TV box again, ESPECIALLY when the SRP is $40 higher than they originally paid

dobyblue · 11-12-2007, 04:48 PM

It's true - you've got to really like a TV show to replace it
I'm glad I haven't bought any Lost on DVD, I've just borrowed them.
24 I have all seasons up to Season 5. I didn't buy S6 because I don't buy DVD's anymore.

I would replace 1, 2, 3 and 5 with Blu-ray. S4 I'm not such a big fan of.

glock18 · 11-13-2007, 10:08 AM

I'm really tempted to pick this up along with the rest of Amazon BOGO offers.

The only problem is, I don't know if this is really worth it compared to the DVD version, is there going to be a huge upgrade over it?

SingingTheBlues · 11-13-2007, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Iron Man

Isn't Prison Break popular in the US???

It's only ranked 3,481 on Amazon?

Personally, I think that show was so suspenseful, it's a lot less interesting the 2nd time around. I was addicted to it, though, and just couldn't stop watching. Now that I know the ending, it's just not the same, I guess.

DealsR4theDevil · 11-13-2007, 10:43 AM

This is out tomorrow, surely someone has it by now. Can anyone comment on the PQ/SQ?

DealsR4theDevil · 11-14-2007, 09:46 AM

Did anyone buy this!!!??? Can anyone comment on the PQ? Or better yet who has the DVD and Blu-ray version, what is the difference in quality?

11-11-2007, 08:50 PM	#1
DealsR4theDevil Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Chicago, IL Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:253 DVD collection:26 PS3 collection:51 PS3 reviews:1 Trading Score:23	Prison Break Season 1 Has anyone found any reviews for it? I wanna buy this but I dont wanna buy it blindly. DealsR4theDevil's trade thread

11-11-2007, 09:56 PM	#2
NoQuestion Power Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Indiana Blu-ray collection:568 Blu-ray reviews:3	If the reviews are good, im picking this one up as well...watched an episode or two of the newest season and i like this show. FYI just got Planet Earth on Saturday!!! PSN: Wiskers42 Samsung 46in 1080p LCD(living room) Sony Playstation 3(living room) Samsung 40in 720p(bedroom)

11-11-2007, 11:59 PM	#6
richard lichtenfelt Power Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:I'm not drunk, I'm just tired cause I been up all night drinking. Blu-ray reviews:3	I would really like to see HBO's original series OZ released on blu-ray as well. *Put the blu-ray in the f@{'n basket. I'll hurt your poodle mister.**

11-12-2007, 12:02 AM	#7
Magic Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Grand Rapids, MI Blu-ray collection:294 DVD collection:331 PS3 collection:94 Trading Score:1	I agree with PS34EVER...if you like what you see on season 3 then you will LOVE season 1! This is a show that I would definitely buy on Blu to replace my SD version if the reviews are solid enough. I just wish they were a little easier to find with the release date being so close and all.... 500gb PS3 PSNetwork ID: Magic13

11-12-2007, 12:07 AM	#8
Grisle Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Northern California Blu-ray collection:67 Trading Score:11	Prison Break Season 1 is better than anyone season of 24 IMO. I feel like each season is getting weaker though. 24 has started to really go downhill as well. I'm not sure I like that they brought back Almeida as the bad guy...we'll see how it goes, but there's always someone on the inside in 24 and it is just really getting to me. I think the season with Marwon was where it really started to bug me. They kept missing him by seconds and it happened several times. Ok sorry to go off on a tangent. BD Collection

11-12-2007, 12:22 AM	#9
WickyWoo Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2007 Trading Score:3	Prison Break was originally just 13 episodes start to finish, they escaped and that was it, home free. Around episode 8, the ratings were so good they extended it, then gave it another season and they've pretty much been winging it every since.

11-12-2007, 12:26 AM	#10
kiskiboy97 Blu-ray reviewer Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- PS3 collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	I never watched Season 1, but one lazy Saturday afternoon FX was airing a marathon of season 2. I got hooked and bought season 1 on DVD. And I still haven't watched it! But I'll buy subsequent seasons on Blu, and I may replace my S1 if a good deal comes along. Panasonic TC-P50VT20, Pioneer VSX 1120, and Panasonic DMP-BDT300: Amazing combo! Blu-ray.com reviewer PITTSBURGH STEELERS SUPER BOWL XLIII CHAMPIONS PITTSBURGH PENGUINS 2008-2009 STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS PITTSBURGH PIRATES 20 STRAIGHT LOSING SEASONS and counting...are you kidding?

11-12-2007, 01:00 AM	#11
dobyblue Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2006 Location:Gilead Home Theater Gallery:21 Blu-ray collection:405 PS3 collection:10 Blu-ray reviews:5 PS3 reviews:1 Hardware reviews:1	Prison Break - I watch it, but the first three seasons of 24 absolutely blow the first three seasons of Prison Break out of the water. Although to be honest, it's unfair to put ANY show's first three seasons up against the first three of 24. I thought 4 was weak, but 5 was just as good as 1,2 and 3. I wish Fox would do S1 of 24 on Blu-ray - because that's the only one in 2.0 stereo.

11-12-2007, 02:57 PM	#13
Iron Man Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	Isn't Prison Break popular in the US??? It's only ranked 3,481 on Amazon? B&W 803D, B&W HTM2D, B&W SCMS, B&W ASW855 :) NAD Master Series M15 + M25 Optoma HD80 1080p projector Lissau 78" TAB Tension screen Samsung BD-P1400

11-12-2007, 03:05 PM	#14
bkbluray Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:MN Home Theater Gallery:57 Blu-ray collection:184 PS3 collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:25	Is this thread to compare 24 to Prison Break or just to recommend Prison Break? I would definitely recommend Prison Break Season One. Good suspense and story. This looked great on upconverted DVD... I can only imagine how good it will look on Blu. I would buy it if I were you. You won't be disappointed. Latest Purchase: Panasonic GT30 55" My HT Gallery

11-12-2007, 04:48 PM	#16
dobyblue Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2006 Location:Gilead Home Theater Gallery:21 Blu-ray collection:405 PS3 collection:10 Blu-ray reviews:5 PS3 reviews:1 Hardware reviews:1	It's true - you've got to really like a TV show to replace it I'm glad I haven't bought any Lost on DVD, I've just borrowed them. 24 I have all seasons up to Season 5. I didn't buy S6 because I don't buy DVD's anymore. I would replace 1, 2, 3 and 5 with Blu-ray. S4 I'm not such a big fan of.

11-13-2007, 10:08 AM	#17
glock18 New Member Member since:Nov 2007	I'm really tempted to pick this up along with the rest of Amazon BOGO offers. The only problem is, I don't know if this is really worth it compared to the DVD version, is there going to be a huge upgrade over it?

11-13-2007, 10:43 AM	#19
DealsR4theDevil Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Chicago, IL Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:253 DVD collection:26 PS3 collection:51 PS3 reviews:1 Trading Score:23	This is out tomorrow, surely someone has it by now. Can anyone comment on the PQ/SQ? DealsR4theDevil's trade thread

11-14-2007, 09:46 AM	#20
DealsR4theDevil Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Chicago, IL Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:253 DVD collection:26 PS3 collection:51 PS3 reviews:1 Trading Score:23	Did anyone buy this!!!??? Can anyone comment on the PQ? Or better yet who has the DVD and Blu-ray version, what is the difference in quality? DealsR4theDevil's trade thread

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