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soundwave628 · 11-26-2011, 01:46 PM

So I'm giving my father my onkyo receiver,sub and some surround speakers for christmas and he's buying some polk fronts and center and a blu-ray player. what would be the best first blu-ray for him to own/watch? He'll be coming from a generic samsung home theater setup and even though the onkyo sub isn't amazing its definitely way better than his current one, nevermind the polk monitor 60s and cs10.

wilky61 · 11-26-2011, 01:50 PM

Something generic like Avatar or The Dark Knight.

Or something that might be more father-themed such as Saving Private Ryan (great audio) or Alien or even Super 8.

Or if you're dad is the shit, just show him 2001: A Space Odyssey on blu.

nelly_platinum · 11-26-2011, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by wilky61

Something generic like Avatar or The Dark Knight.

Or something that might be more father-themed such as Saving Private Ryan (great audio) or Alien or even Super 8.

Or if you're dad is the shit, just show him 2001: A Space Odyssey on blu.

agreed on private ryan,but it all comes down to his interest,or even better his favorite film should lure him into the format even more

soundwave628 · 11-26-2011, 02:13 PM

i'm thinking something that will showcase the audio especially, his tv is still his older samsung dlp thats 720p/1080i. saving private ryan seems like a good choice I think.

RetroGamer · 11-26-2011, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by soundwave628

i'm thinking something that will showcase the audio especially, his tv is still his older samsung dlp thats 720p/1080i. Saving private ryan seems like a good choice i think.

+1

rockinrick · 11-26-2011, 02:30 PM

How about Top Gun or Master and Commander ?

raygendreau · 11-26-2011, 02:33 PM

Find out what his favorite DVDs are. Buy a BD version of one of them, if available.

Toxa · 11-26-2011, 02:39 PM

Avatar, Minority Report, Casino royal, ...

ACMutd · 11-26-2011, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by raygendreau

Find out what his favorite DVDs are. Buy a BD version of one of them, if available.

+1 or go with Band of Brothers|The Pacific box set, if he likes HBO mini war series

X12Celtics3 · 11-26-2011, 02:44 PM

Don't just pick a generic action movie. Find out what some of his favorite movies are, and maybe either list those here or read reviews for them to find out if any of them have reference quality PQ and AQ. If not, settle for something like Avatar.

horizonline · 11-26-2011, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by wilky61

Something generic like Avatar or The Dark Knight.

Or something that might be more father-themed such as Saving Private Ryan (great audio) or Alien or even Super 8.

Or if you're dad is the shit, just show him 2001: A Space Odyssey on blu.

My father likes Super 8 and he thought Dark Knight was so so. I see him watching Saving Private Ryan on TV a lot.

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Originally Posted by rockinrick

How about Top Gun or Master and Commander ?

My father doesn't like Top Gun. He watches Master and Commander on occasion.

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Originally Posted by Toxa

Avatar, Minority Report, Casino royal, ...

He liked Casino Royal

Good luck!

ACMutd · 11-26-2011, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by horizonline

My father likes Super 8 and he thought Dark Knight was so so. I see him watching Saving Private Ryan on TV a lot.

My dad is the same! ahah Loved super 8, fell asleep during Dark Knight! and loves Saving Private Ryan.

soundwave628 · 11-26-2011, 03:00 PM

I dont think he's seen super 8 but I bet he'd really like it. The problem is it just went up on price but I have an unopened copy for my fiance..hmmm lol

ACMutd · 11-26-2011, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by soundwave628

I dont think he's seen super 8 but I bet he'd really like it. The problem is it just went up on price but I have an unopened copy for my fiance..hmmm lol

Hardest choice of all! Fiance or Father! (Flip a coin!) ahaha

HD Goofnut · 11-26-2011, 03:42 PM

If he likes westerns I'd go with The Searchers or the original True Grit.

thelittleprince · 11-26-2011, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by wilky61

Something generic like Avatar or The Dark Knight.

Or something that might be more father-themed such as Saving Private Ryan (great audio) or Alien or even Super 8.

Or if you're dad is the shit, just show him 2001: A Space Odyssey on blu.

The Dark Knight for sure. And you can pick it up at Best Buy for $4.99 right now.

And while you're at it, get Inception as well for $4.99!

sk33tr · 11-26-2011, 04:43 PM

band of brothers, saving private ryan, or u-571 (or all 3).

all three of those are amazing on bd and will blow him away in both picture and sound.

soundwave628 · 11-26-2011, 04:50 PM

I was thinking about U-571 because I don't think either of us have seen it. Then I could also borrow it to listen to this famed depth charge scene with my new sub(still not sure what it will be, most likely Epik Legend)

Atreyu · 11-26-2011, 04:57 PM

I would recommend finding out what his favorite films are, checking to see if they are on blu and go by the reviewers and users reviews and make your choice. No sense getting him something he may not care for.

TriuneImpurityRites · 11-26-2011, 05:34 PM

The Thin Red Line is one of my demo discs that gets strong "oooh" reactions both PQ/AQ.
Of course, the film is certainly quite polarizing in terms of actual enjoyment.

Star Trek (2009) of course is a more generally crowd pleasing title that boosts great PQ and a somewhat more subtle, but striking AQ level too.

for showing off what "older" movies can look/sound like I usually use
Taxi Driver , North By Northwest, Casablanca, and Once Upon a Time in the West

11-26-2011, 01:46 PM	#1
soundwave628 Senior Member Member since:Jul 2011	Best first blu-ray? So I'm giving my father my onkyo receiver,sub and some surround speakers for christmas and he's buying some polk fronts and center and a blu-ray player. what would be the best first blu-ray for him to own/watch? He'll be coming from a generic samsung home theater setup and even though the onkyo sub isn't amazing its definitely way better than his current one, nevermind the polk monitor 60s and cs10.

11-26-2011, 01:50 PM	#2
wilky61 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Atlanta, GA Blu-ray collection:10 Blu-ray reviews: 24 Trading Score:1	Something generic like Avatar or The Dark Knight. Or something that might be more father-themed such as Saving Private Ryan (great audio) or Alien or even Super 8. Or if you're dad is the shit, just show him 2001: A Space Odyssey on blu.

11-26-2011, 02:13 PM	#4
soundwave628 Senior Member Member since:Jul 2011	i'm thinking something that will showcase the audio especially, his tv is still his older samsung dlp thats 720p/1080i. saving private ryan seems like a good choice I think.

11-26-2011, 02:30 PM	#6
rockinrick Blu-ray Knight Member since:Mar 2010 Location:North Georgia Mountains 4K collection:976 Blu-ray collection:4226 DVD collection:4 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:7	How about Top Gun or Master and Commander ?

11-26-2011, 02:33 PM	#7
raygendreau Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray reviews: 1	Find out what his favorite DVDs are. Buy a BD version of one of them, if available.

11-26-2011, 02:39 PM	#8
Toxa Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Opera Garnier Home Theater Gallery:110 Blu-ray collection:311 Blu-ray reviews:1	Avatar, Minority Report, Casino royal, ...

11-26-2011, 02:44 PM	#10
X12Celtics3 Senior Member Member since:Jan 2010 Blu-ray collection:427	Don't just pick a generic action movie. Find out what some of his favorite movies are, and maybe either list those here or read reviews for them to find out if any of them have reference quality PQ and AQ. If not, settle for something like Avatar.

11-26-2011, 03:00 PM	#13
soundwave628 Senior Member Member since:Jul 2011	I dont think he's seen super 8 but I bet he'd really like it. The problem is it just went up on price but I have an unopened copy for my fiance..hmmm lol

11-26-2011, 03:42 PM	#15
HD Goofnut Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Far, Far Away Home Theater Gallery:114 4K collection:743 Blu-ray collection:2373 DVD collection:128 MA collection:751 Digital collection:1091 Prime collection:598 Blu-ray reviews:133 Trading Score:39	If he likes westerns I'd go with The Searchers or the original True Grit.

11-26-2011, 04:43 PM	#17
sk33tr Banned Top contributor Member since:Jun 2011 Location:Alabama Home Theater Gallery:21 Blu-ray collection:234 DVD collection:9 MA collection:109 Digital collection:3 Trading Score:8	band of brothers, saving private ryan, or u-571 (or all 3). all three of those are amazing on bd and will blow him away in both picture and sound.

11-26-2011, 04:50 PM	#18
soundwave628 Senior Member Member since:Jul 2011	I was thinking about U-571 because I don't think either of us have seen it. Then I could also borrow it to listen to this famed depth charge scene with my new sub(still not sure what it will be, most likely Epik Legend)

11-26-2011, 04:57 PM	#19
Atreyu Blu-ray Knight Member since:Dec 2008 Location:North Carolina 4K collection:370 Blu-ray collection:1876 DVD collection:619 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 293 Trading Score:4	I would recommend finding out what his favorite films are, checking to see if they are on blu and go by the reviewers and users reviews and make your choice. No sense getting him something he may not care for.

11-26-2011, 05:34 PM	#20
TriuneImpurityRites Senior Member Member since:Jul 2011 Location:An hour west of Philly Blu-ray collection:980 DVD collection:30	The Thin Red Line is one of my demo discs that gets strong "oooh" reactions both PQ/AQ. Of course, the film is certainly quite polarizing in terms of actual enjoyment. Star Trek (2009) of course is a more generally crowd pleasing title that boosts great PQ and a somewhat more subtle, but striking AQ level too. for showing off what "older" movies can look/sound like I usually use Taxi Driver , North By Northwest, Casablanca, and Once Upon a Time in the West

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