Help Me Out!!! - Blu-ray Forum

Blu-Benny · 02-11-2009, 02:05 PM

Ok boys & girls. I've got some money to spend on myself for once (tax return & anniversary gift from wife).

Based on PQ & SQ, which of the following would be the best bang for my buck??

Constantine
Fantastic 4
Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer
Flags of our Fathers (haven’t seen)
Hitman
Hulk vs. (haven't seen)
Letters from Iwo Jima (haven’t seen)
Madagascar
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (haven't seen)
Shawshank Redemption
Star Wars: Clone Wars (haven’t seen)
Superman Returns
Top Gun (haven't seen)
Underworld
Underworld: Evolution

Madagascar, & Top Gun are both @ Wal-Mart for $15, so they seem to be a pretty descent deal price wise. I also think either Flags of our Fathers or Letters from Iwo Jima are there as well.

I've noted the ones I haven't seen as of yet, the others I'm contemplating upgrading from DVD to Blu-Ray.

Thanks for the input.

Deemarr22 · 02-11-2009, 03:32 PM

Save it up and wait until something you want is released.

xander · 02-11-2009, 03:34 PM

How is it you've never managed to see Top Gun? That one's a staple.

From your list, I'd go with that one, Constantine and Shawshank. Underworld looks pretty damn spiffy also.

Blu-Benny · 02-11-2009, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by amarejay

Save it up and wait until something you want is released.

any new releases i pick up as they come out. i'll be pre-ordering X-Men this week sometime.

i'm gonna try and use this money to pick up a few odd ball ones i don't have yet or upgrade from dvd.

ground chuck · 02-11-2009, 04:06 PM

i have all these, clone wars was OK.

Constantine
Fantastic 4
Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer
Madagascar
Underworld
Underworld: Evolution

Blu-Benny · 02-12-2009, 01:21 PM

how does this look on blu??? i've seen it once and liked it but if the PQ isn't up to par i may opt for the dvd.

anyone have this that can comment???

Sussudio · 02-12-2009, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu-Benny

how does this look on blu??? i've seen it once and liked it but if the PQ isn't up to par i may opt for the dvd.

anyone have this that can comment???

ive watched it. definitely a step up from the dvd, but not spectacular. if you already have the 2 disc vista dvd i wouldnt recommend the upgrade unless you really like the movie or get it on a deal.

Sussudio · 02-12-2009, 01:25 PM

Constantine
Fantastic 4
Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer
Flags of our Fathers (haven’t seen) - just be aware this is not even close to what many consider a war movie.
Hitman
Hulk vs. (haven't seen)
Letters from Iwo Jima (haven’t seen)
Madagascar
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (haven't seen)
Shawshank Redemption
Star Wars: Clone Wars (haven’t seen)
Superman Returns
Top Gun (haven't seen)
Underworld
Underworld: Evolution

those are the ones id personally spring for

then again i dont know your tastes

Blu-Benny · 02-12-2009, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Sussudio

Constantine
Fantastic 4
Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer
Flags of our Fathers (haven’t seen) - just be aware this is not even close to what many consider a war movie.Hitman
Hulk vs. (haven't seen)
Letters from Iwo Jima (haven’t seen)
Madagascar
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (haven't seen)
Shawshank Redemption
Star Wars: Clone Wars (haven’t seen)
Superman Returns
Top Gun (haven't seen)
Underworld
Underworld: Evolution

those are the ones id personally spring for

then again i dont know your tastes

surprisingly, my wife suggested these 2.

Sussudio · 02-12-2009, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu-Benny

surprisingly, my wife suggested these 2.

they're good, i consider letters to be far superior to flags. if you like clint eastwood films i'd def jump on them, but many have been disappointed by flags because it "wasn't what they thought it would be." i thought it was good, but barely left any kind of impact on me (whereas letters did).

fighthefutureofhd · 02-12-2009, 01:59 PM

i'd go with superman returns. and then flags of our fathers. they are two of my favorite films of all time. excellent, excellent movies. i can't speak about the picture quality, as i don't have them yet. not for lack of trying or what not. i've seen flags of our fathers on numerous occasions but either shelled out for something else or didn't have the cash at the time. someday soon though.

Marine Mike · 02-12-2009, 02:31 PM

Constantine
Shawshank Redemption
Underworld

You probably should of included a poll on this thread though.

Blu-Benny · 02-12-2009, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Marine Mike

Constantine
Shawshank Redemption
Underworld

You probably should of included a poll on this thread though.

ask and though shall receive.

thanks for all of the input so far!!!

Moviefan1203 · 02-12-2009, 05:58 PM

Go with the The Shawshank Redemption, it's a good one to start with.

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Fantastic 4	0	0%
Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer	1	16.67%
Flags of our Fathers	0	0%
Hitman	0	0%
Hulk vs.	0	0%
Letters from Iwo Jima	0	0%
Madagascar	0	0%
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa	0	0%
Shawshank Redemption	1	16.67%
Star Wars: Clone Wars	0	0%
Superman Returns	2	33.33%
Top Gun	1	16.67%
Unbreakable	0	0%
Underworld	1	16.67%
Underworld: Evolution	0	0%
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02-11-2009, 02:05 PM	#1
Blu-Benny Michael Bay's #1 Fan Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Wisconsin Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:552 DVD collection:108 Trading Score:138	Help Me Out!!! Ok boys & girls. I've got some money to spend on myself for once (tax return & anniversary gift from wife). Based on PQ & SQ, which of the following would be the best bang for my buck?? Constantine Fantastic 4 Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer Flags of our Fathers (haven’t seen) Hitman Hulk vs. (haven't seen) Letters from Iwo Jima (haven’t seen) Madagascar Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (haven't seen) Shawshank Redemption Star Wars: Clone Wars (haven’t seen) Superman Returns Top Gun (haven't seen) Underworld Underworld: Evolution Madagascar, & Top Gun are both @ Wal-Mart for $15, so they seem to be a pretty descent deal price wise. I also think either Flags of our Fathers or Letters from Iwo Jima are there as well. I've noted the ones I haven't seen as of yet, the others I'm contemplating upgrading from DVD to Blu-Ray. Thanks for the input.

02-12-2009, 01:21 PM	#6
Blu-Benny Michael Bay's #1 Fan Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Wisconsin Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:552 DVD collection:108 Trading Score:138	Unbreakable how does this look on blu??? i've seen it once and liked it but if the PQ isn't up to par i may opt for the dvd. anyone have this that can comment???

02-12-2009, 01:25 PM	#8
Sussudio Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	Constantine Fantastic 4 Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer Flags of our Fathers (haven’t seen) - just be aware this is not even close to what many consider a war movie. Hitman Hulk vs. (haven't seen) Letters from Iwo Jima (haven’t seen) Madagascar Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (haven't seen) Shawshank Redemption Star Wars: Clone Wars (haven’t seen) Superman Returns Top Gun (haven't seen) Underworld Underworld: Evolution those are the ones id personally spring for then again i dont know your tastes Last edited by Sussudio; 02-12-2009 at 01:28 PM.

02-11-2009, 03:32 PM	#2
Deemarr22 Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Trading Score:5	Save it up and wait until something you want is released.

02-11-2009, 03:34 PM	#3
xander Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Just Outside of the Alliance's Reach 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:720 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:4	How is it you've never managed to see Top Gun? That one's a staple. From your list, I'd go with that one, Constantine and Shawshank. Underworld looks pretty damn spiffy also.

02-11-2009, 04:06 PM	#5
ground chuck Power Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Charm City Blu-ray collection:75 Blu-ray reviews:48 Trading Score:18	i have all these, clone wars was OK. Constantine Fantastic 4 Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer Madagascar Underworld Underworld: Evolution

02-12-2009, 01:59 PM	#11
fighthefutureofhd Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Dry County	i'd go with superman returns. and then flags of our fathers. they are two of my favorite films of all time. excellent, excellent movies. i can't speak about the picture quality, as i don't have them yet. not for lack of trying or what not. i've seen flags of our fathers on numerous occasions but either shelled out for something else or didn't have the cash at the time. someday soon though.

02-12-2009, 02:31 PM	#12
Marine Mike The Busey Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:120 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:4	Constantine Shawshank Redemption Underworld You probably should of included a poll on this thread though.

02-12-2009, 05:58 PM	#14
Moviefan1203 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Pennsylvania, USA Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:45	Go with the The Shawshank Redemption, it's a good one to start with.

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