What movie has the biggest upgrade in PQ from DVD to BD?

[GregBe]

Just curious if you were going to show someone the advantages of Blu-ray, what movie would you show them flipping from the DVD to a BD?

[Goremageddon]

I see the biggest difference in the older movies. Particularly in "The Shining" & "Halloween".

[SammyG]

yeah, I agree the older movies. I would say Big Trouble in Little China.

[Clark Kent]

All the movies at the top of this list:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1168342

[42041]

How The West Was Won. 1962. Not really a fair comparison to 35mm films, but sure shuts anyone who thinks older movies can't look good right up.

[thePope666]

Originally Posted by Goremageddon

I see the biggest difference in the older movies. Particularly in "The Shining" & "Halloween".

Those were the 2 movies on my list!

[DVDFreaker]

Wizard of Oz, easily!

[charlieray1]

The Searchers with John Wayne. That was a HUGE upgrade.

Also, A Christmas Carol. Not a flawless presentation by any means, but the B&W was so crisp, there really isn't any comparison to the DVD.

[wharf]

Originally Posted by DVDFreaker

Wizard of Oz, easily!

Not really. The last Oz DVD that came out before the Blu-Ray looked damn good.

I think The Searchers too.

[Blu Titan]

Originally Posted by wharf

Not really. The last Oz DVD that came out before the Blu-Ray looked damn good.

I think The Searchers too.

Not even close on either of those titles. The Blu-ray edition is far superior in every aspect. I know, since I own both editions. You must be joking right?

[wharf]

Originally Posted by Blu Titan

Not even close on either of those titles. The Blu-ray edition is far superior in every aspect. I know, since I own both editions. You must be joking right?

No, I was saying that The Searchers is a big upgrade in PQ.

As for Oz, you own the DVD from 2005? Because it's a 4k remaster and it's nearly flawless. Of course the BD is marvelous, but it's definitely not a gigantic upgrade in PQ like some other films.

[Caesu]

The Thing was very noticable

I also agree, older movies remastered well make the largest differences.

I think the defining example though would be God Father trilogy.

[SpotOn]

Going from the initial dvd of Beetlejuice to the Blu was breathtaking. Hands down the most impressive visual upgrade I have seen to date.

The Wizard of Oz is pretty amazing, too.

[thepokersupplier]

I think the 8K Blade Runner is a great example. I am hesitant about buying a lot of the older movies but I did just get Patton and Bulitt, but I haven't watched them yet. It seems like a lot of studios aren't really putting much effort into the transfers and it is making me hesitant.

[42041]

Originally Posted by thepokersupplier

I think the 8K Blade Runner is a great example. I am hesitant about buying a lot of the older movies but I did just get Patton and Bulitt, but I haven't watched them yet. It seems like a lot of studios aren't really putting much effort into the transfers and it is making me hesitant.

Don't be hesitant, that's why forums like this exist: do your research and buy with confidence.

[thepokersupplier]

Yeah, I just joined today and I don't know why I never thought to look here before. Thanks.

[Lepidopterous]

I was particularly impressed with Fargo and Reservoir Dogs. They may be average compared to other blu-ray titles, but they are leaps and bounds above their DVD counterparts.

[F13BluRay]

The Wizard of Oz and Halloween hands down.

[Porkchop Express]

Originally Posted by Goremageddon

I see the biggest difference in the older movies. Particularly in "The Shining" & "Halloween".

I'm adding The Thing to your list.

[Bradp56]

Friday the 13th had an amazing picture for the age of the film and being a low budget film.