Close Encounters of Third Kind - Blu-ray Forum

GoBlu08 · 12-26-2007, 02:11 PM

I haven't seen this movie. It looks like the kind of movie that will show the power of Blu-Ray. Is this worth picking up on Blu. I plan on getting Blade Runner and the first Harry Potter. My question is should I get Blade Runner first or close encounters

SgtBigNuts · 12-26-2007, 02:19 PM

I would say go for Blade Runner, simply because Close Encounters has kept quite a lot of grain in the picture which you may find not up to what you expected (its still a million times better than the dvd version). Hey also welcome to the world of Blu

cathexist · 12-26-2007, 02:21 PM

Oy...definitely a tough decision.

I have both Close Encounters and Blade Runner on blu and both are extremely impressive.

Personally, if you're a fan of the movie, Blade Runner would be my first choice. DVD never did this movie justice and it's simply an amazing disc (or...5 discs rather). The movie CAN be hard to follow though, so if you haven't seen Blade Runner, it may be a little hard to get into. Close Encounters is definitely a more straight forward story line.

DrinkMore · 12-26-2007, 02:25 PM

Both are older films. I would have to pick Blade Runner simply because of the colors and objects found in it. Has more detail.

groovyone · 12-26-2007, 02:57 PM

I have both BR and CE3K. They look great but are older movies. They are however key movies of teh Sci-Fi genre!!

NoQuestion · 12-26-2007, 03:42 PM

I am planning on picking up both of these sometime in the near future. But first i have to replace my surround sound speakers first(polk audio

)

tiger roach · 12-26-2007, 03:43 PM

Get both. Get both now.

Caligula · 12-26-2007, 03:48 PM

Id go for Blade Runner since i already have both on BD... The PQ for B.R is so stunning and I sure hope 2019 will not rain all the time!

BluMonkey · 12-28-2007, 02:41 AM

Close encounters for me my Kef Sub goes mental when the ufo is above the car @ the begining

Kirsty_Mc · 12-28-2007, 02:48 AM

Get both!!!

If you must get one at a time, then get CE3K first... it's a bit more accessible. Spielberg is a good story teller and you won't be left flummoxed by anything. Ridley Scott left a lot to think about in BR.

There is a raging post about BR (someone made disrespectful comments) if you want to have a look:-

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=28692

devils3023 · 12-28-2007, 02:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kirsty_Mc

Get both!!!
There is a raging post about BR (someone made disrespectful comments) if you want to have a look

That was me. Disrespectful comments? Because I voiced a brutally honest about the movie it's disrespectful? I didn't ridicule fans of BR, I actually sought out WHY they enjoy and appreciate the movie. I admit I was quite harsh but I literally just finished watching it when I started the thread and was quite worked up over my disappointment with it.

dperrone · 12-28-2007, 02:53 AM

I bought this, haven't watched it yet. What is the deal with the 5 discs? I know two are bonus disc's.(I think) , aren't the other 3, three different versions? And if so, which one is the best to watch. Please correct me if I am wrong. Like I said, I have never seen this so I just picked it up with all the hype, didn't know which disc to watch first

thanks

Kirsty_Mc · 12-28-2007, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by devils3023

That was me. Disrespectful comments? Because I voiced a brutally honest about the movie it's disrespectful? I didn't ridicule fans of BR, I actually sought out WHY they enjoy and appreciate the movie. I admit I was quite harsh but I literally just finished watching it when I started the thread and was quite worked up over my disappointment with it.

Have you attacked that bar of soap yet

Seriously... watch it a few times, you'll appreciate it more every time.

devils3023 · 12-28-2007, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kirsty_Mc

Have you attacked that bar of soap yet

Seriously... watch it a few times, you'll appreciate it more every time.

LOL. Once was enough for me right now. Maybe in a few months I'll check out the original version w/ the harrison ford voice over. Maybe...

dperrone · 12-28-2007, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by devils3023

LOL. Once was enough for me right now. Maybe in a few months I'll check out the original version w/ the harrison ford voice over. Maybe...

you really should try doing like a marathon (similar to a Christmas Story), just watch Blade Runner for 24 hours straight.....then you will love it. LOL.
Just kidding, I haven't even watched it myself. Good job hanging in there though, they are all over you about this.....funny.

devils3023 · 12-28-2007, 03:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dperrone

you really should try doing like a marathon (similar to a Christmas Story), just watch Blade Runner for 24 hours straight.....then you will love it. LOL.
Just kidding, I haven't even watched it myself. Good job hanging in there though, they are all over you about this.....funny.

24 hrs of Br and I'd go insane! Yeah, I'm getting it good in that thread but I've since edited my original post now that my disappointment with BR has subsided.

12-26-2007, 02:11 PM	#1
GoBlu08 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:8 Blu-ray reviews:4	Close Encounters of Third Kind I haven't seen this movie. It looks like the kind of movie that will show the power of Blu-Ray. Is this worth picking up on Blu. I plan on getting Blade Runner and the first Harry Potter. My question is should I get Blade Runner first or close encounters

12-28-2007, 02:48 AM	#10
Kirsty_Mc Power Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:UK Blu-ray collection:536 Blu-ray reviews: 21	Get both!!! If you must get one at a time, then get CE3K first... it's a bit more accessible. Spielberg is a good story teller and you won't be left flummoxed by anything. Ridley Scott left a lot to think about in BR. There is a raging post about BR (someone made disrespectful comments) if you want to have a look:- https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=28692 Last edited by Kirsty_Mc; 12-28-2007 at 02:52 AM. Reason: Addition

12-28-2007, 02:53 AM	#12
dperrone Senior Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Orlando, Florida Blu-ray collection:49	Question re: Bladerunner I bought this, haven't watched it yet. What is the deal with the 5 discs? I know two are bonus disc's.(I think) , aren't the other 3, three different versions? And if so, which one is the best to watch. Please correct me if I am wrong. Like I said, I have never seen this so I just picked it up with all the hype, didn't know which disc to watch first thanks

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12-26-2007, 02:19 PM	#2
SgtBigNuts Member Member since:Jul 2007	I would say go for Blade Runner, simply because Close Encounters has kept quite a lot of grain in the picture which you may find not up to what you expected (its still a million times better than the dvd version). Hey also welcome to the world of Blu

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cathexist Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Aurora, CO 4K collection:302 Blu-ray collection:1253 DVD collection:73 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:8	Oy...definitely a tough decision. I have both Close Encounters and Blade Runner on blu and both are extremely impressive. Personally, if you're a fan of the movie, Blade Runner would be my first choice. DVD never did this movie justice and it's simply an amazing disc (or...5 discs rather). The movie CAN be hard to follow though, so if you haven't seen Blade Runner, it may be a little hard to get into. Close Encounters is definitely a more straight forward story line.

12-26-2007, 02:25 PM	#4
DrinkMore Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Location:That's What She Said! Blu-ray collection:140 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:3	Both are older films. I would have to pick Blade Runner simply because of the colors and objects found in it. Has more detail.

12-26-2007, 02:57 PM	#5
groovyone Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2007 Location:PSNetwork: groovyone	I have both BR and CE3K. They look great but are older movies. They are however key movies of teh Sci-Fi genre!!

12-26-2007, 03:42 PM	#6
NoQuestion Power Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Indiana Blu-ray collection:568 Blu-ray reviews:3	I am planning on picking up both of these sometime in the near future. But first i have to replace my surround sound speakers first(polk audio )

12-26-2007, 03:43 PM	#7
tiger roach Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:141 Blu-ray reviews:1	Get both. Get both now.

12-26-2007, 03:48 PM	#8
Caligula Banned Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Philadelphia Trading Score:1	Id go for Blade Runner since i already have both on BD... The PQ for B.R is so stunning and I sure hope 2019 will not rain all the time!

12-28-2007, 02:41 AM	#9
BluMonkey Active Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:UK Blu-ray collection:131	Close encounters for me my Kef Sub goes mental when the ufo is above the car @ the begining

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