Which Criterion release would you watch first - Blu-ray Forum

pentatonic · 04-30-2009, 04:56 PM

Hi folks, in the last few days I got myself a few Criterion titles and am really wondering by which one to start with. I want to be amazed by the Criterion treatment but don't want to be disapointed afterwards either. I keep on looking at the 5 cases and just can't decide lol.

Which one would you recommend, and why ?

Thanks

jc480 · 04-30-2009, 04:58 PM

I like most of the flicks they have come out with.

But I won't be watching any of them anytime soon because I think they're overpriced.

My 2 centavos. Alot of other people here think they're worth every penny. Alot of really good BDs out there that are way under $20 each to consider paying the long dollar for Crits.

raskal66 · 04-30-2009, 04:59 PM

I haven't really paid attention to which ones are out on Blu but I will be picking up a copy of "The Ruling Class" when it comes out (if it hasn't already) because I can't get enough of Peter O' Toole in that movie.

Moviefan1203 · 04-30-2009, 06:17 PM

The Last Emperor is the best of the bunch.

Disky76 · 04-30-2009, 06:23 PM

My vote goes for "The Last Emporer" but I would like to see Criterion release some of the great Laserdiscs that they have in their library remastered as a Blu-Ray release.

Beta Man · 04-30-2009, 06:27 PM

I would watch "The 400 Blows" if you've seen the DVD.... you'll be amazed at the detail brought out in the Blu-ray.

pentatonic · 04-30-2009, 06:35 PM

Ah Beta Man I know you'ld chip in here lol. Thanks guys keep 'em coming, you're choosing what I watch Saturday night.

By the way I never saw any of these!

Kristin Simard · 04-30-2009, 06:36 PM

The Last Emperor is a masterpiece with striking cinematography. Get in the mood for a lengthy film, an epic, and enjoy.

pentatonic · 04-30-2009, 06:42 PM

The Last Emperor seems to be leading the pack, but maybe because it's the more mainstream of them. Anyways you people have another 50 or so hours to make up my mind for me lol

zahinn · 04-30-2009, 09:42 PM

i hve never seen last emperor...So yeah =]

SCLlama · 04-30-2009, 10:06 PM

400 blows. Then The Last Emperor. Then Chungking.

borninusa · 05-01-2009, 12:10 AM

El Norte (did I get that correct?)...any good?

kndy · 05-01-2009, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by borninusa

El Norte (did I get that correct?)...any good?

El Norte is awesome!!!

borninusa · 05-01-2009, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by kndy

El Norte is awesome!!!

I have been thinking about getting it.
The synopsis looks fairly interesting.

Anyone want to sell their copy?
Hey, I can ask cant I?

reece · 05-01-2009, 12:32 AM

gotta say 400 blows or bottle rocket personally. bottle rocket's transfer is grade A film-like

Marcusarilius · 05-01-2009, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beta Man

I would watch "The 400 Blows" if you've seen the DVD.... you'll be amazed at the detail brought out in the Blu-ray.

I haven't seen or heard anything about this movie. Is this a porn flick?

Kristin Simard · 05-01-2009, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcusarilius

I haven't seen or heard anything about this movie. Is this a porn flick?

XD Hardly a porn flick. It was Truffaut's third film and the one that put him on the map of the French New Wave of the 50's-60's. It's in B&W. Definitely worth seeing, but for sheer BD experience, I voted Last Emperor.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0053198/

Marcusarilius · 05-01-2009, 01:18 AM

Thanks Kristin. I'll check it out.

Beta Man · 05-01-2009, 01:25 AM

The 400 Blows (summed up) is the story of Truffaut's childhood.... and him being a "Bad Kid" (much more to it than that though)

As far as El Norte goes....... it's "The North" and I figure you know what it's about more or less since you said the premise looks good..... but either way, it's a good story because it still applies to modern times..

It's a good story.... I keep typing reasons why I like it, but feel I'm giving too much away, so I delete what I wrote..... so I'll leave it at "it's a good story"

pacificvibes · 05-01-2009, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beta Man

The 400 Blows (summed up) is the story of Truffaut's childhood.... and him being a "Bad Kid" (much more to it than that though)

As far as El Norte goes....... it's "The North" and I figure you know what it's about more or less since you said the premise looks good..... but either way, it's a good story because it still applies to modern times..

It's a good story.... I keep typing reasons why I like it, but feel I'm giving too much away, so I delete what I wrote..... so I'll leave it at "it's a good story"

El Norte is excellent. We watched that in my spanish language course in high school, along my mi familia.

View Poll Results: Which Criterion release would you watch first
The 400 Blows	13	20.31%
Bottle Rocket	16	25.00%
Chungking Express	7	10.94%
The Last Emperor	16	25.00%
The Man Who Fell to Earth	12	18.75%
Voters: 64. You may not vote on this poll

04-30-2009, 04:56 PM	#1
pentatonic Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Montreal, Canada Blu-ray collection:570 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:158	Which Criterion release would you watch first Hi folks, in the last few days I got myself a few Criterion titles and am really wondering by which one to start with. I want to be amazed by the Criterion treatment but don't want to be disapointed afterwards either. I keep on looking at the 5 cases and just can't decide lol. Which one would you recommend, and why ? Thanks

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04-30-2009, 04:58 PM	#2
jc480 Power Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Detroit, MI Home Theater Gallery:28 4K collection:22 Blu-ray collection:747 DVD collection:10 Digital collection:882 Prime collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:15	I like most of the flicks they have come out with. But I won't be watching any of them anytime soon because I think they're overpriced. My 2 centavos. Alot of other people here think they're worth every penny. Alot of really good BDs out there that are way under $20 each to consider paying the long dollar for Crits.

04-30-2009, 04:59 PM	#3
raskal66 Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Dallas, TX Blu-ray collection:16	I haven't really paid attention to which ones are out on Blu but I will be picking up a copy of "The Ruling Class" when it comes out (if it hasn't already) because I can't get enough of Peter O' Toole in that movie.

04-30-2009, 06:17 PM	#4
Moviefan1203 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Pennsylvania, USA Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:45	The Last Emperor is the best of the bunch.

04-30-2009, 06:23 PM	#5
Disky76 Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:FL Home Theater Gallery:20 Blu-ray collection:61 Blu-ray reviews:6	My vote goes for "The Last Emporer" but I would like to see Criterion release some of the great Laserdiscs that they have in their library remastered as a Blu-Ray release.

04-30-2009, 06:27 PM	#6
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	I would watch "The 400 Blows" if you've seen the DVD.... you'll be amazed at the detail brought out in the Blu-ray.

04-30-2009, 06:35 PM	#7
pentatonic Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Montreal, Canada Blu-ray collection:570 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:158	Ah Beta Man I know you'ld chip in here lol. Thanks guys keep 'em coming, you're choosing what I watch Saturday night. By the way I never saw any of these!

04-30-2009, 06:36 PM	#8
Kristin Simard Special Member Member since:Aug 2007	The Last Emperor is a masterpiece with striking cinematography. Get in the mood for a lengthy film, an epic, and enjoy.

04-30-2009, 06:42 PM	#9
pentatonic Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Montreal, Canada Blu-ray collection:570 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:158	The Last Emperor seems to be leading the pack, but maybe because it's the more mainstream of them. Anyways you people have another 50 or so hours to make up my mind for me lol

04-30-2009, 09:42 PM	#10
zahinn Special Member Member since:Feb 2009 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:150	i hve never seen last emperor...So yeah =]

04-30-2009, 10:06 PM	#11
SCLlama New Member Member since:Apr 2009	400 blows. Then The Last Emperor. Then Chungking.

05-01-2009, 12:10 AM	#12
borninusa Power Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:1883 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:20	El Norte (did I get that correct?)...any good?

05-01-2009, 12:32 AM	#15
reece Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray reviews:1	gotta say 400 blows or bottle rocket personally. bottle rocket's transfer is grade A film-like

05-01-2009, 01:18 AM	#18
Marcusarilius Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Seattle, WA. Blu-ray reviews:52 Trading Score:1	Thanks Kristin. I'll check it out.

05-01-2009, 01:25 AM	#19
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	The 400 Blows (summed up) is the story of Truffaut's childhood.... and him being a "Bad Kid" (much more to it than that though) As far as El Norte goes....... it's "The North" and I figure you know what it's about more or less since you said the premise looks good..... but either way, it's a good story because it still applies to modern times.. It's a good story.... I keep typing reasons why I like it, but feel I'm giving too much away, so I delete what I wrote..... so I'll leave it at "it's a good story"

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