Best Blu-ray To Buy As A Gift? - Blu-ray Forum

Vicon · 12-11-2009, 05:37 PM

I am giving a blu-ray player as a gift and having a hard time trying to figure out what blu-ray to give with it. I don't know who will be getting the gift (gift exchange) so I can't go by that. The movie has to have wide appeal (men, women and everyone is 25+). I don't care about ratings, just nothing nasty. Prefer something that will be watched again and again. Not just a one hit wonder.

What do you all suggest?

benricci · 12-11-2009, 05:39 PM

It's almost impossible to recommend a movie to some unknown person, of an unknown gender, of an unknown age with unknown tastes and preferences.

Isn't the blu-ray player enough of a gift as it is? If not, you might be better off just including a gift card to Amazon so they can order something they actually want.

tilallr1 · 12-11-2009, 05:39 PM

Star Trek maybe

It is geared to practically everyone. Is also considered one of the best films that came out this year. Also, looks and sounds amazing on Blu.

CrystalLake · 12-11-2009, 05:40 PM

Dark Knight?

(or anything from Digital Playground

)

Dexter Morgan · 12-11-2009, 05:41 PM

Planet Earth. Shows off the blu-ray technology nicely, and doesn't everyone like nature documentaries?

Other than that... maybe The Dark Knight.

surfdude12 · 12-11-2009, 05:41 PM

Up
Casino Royale

Porkchop Express · 12-11-2009, 05:42 PM

Any gift exchange I've been in has been cheap gifts only ~$20 limit. Anyways, why don't you get UP. Pixar movies generally appeal to everyone.

Arkitect76 · 12-11-2009, 05:43 PM

Concert in bluray will probably be a safer bet.....theres many you can choose from

langn08 · 12-11-2009, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrystalLake

Dark Knight?

(or anything from Digital Playground )

You little slut

UP or Star Trek gets my vote

CrystalLake · 12-11-2009, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by langn08

You little slut

What? The transfers are great!

langn08 · 12-11-2009, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by sconde

Concert in bluray will probably be a safer bet.....theres many you can choose from

There is always Dave Matthews & Tim on blu, great demo disk too! Just watched it last night for the 2903902389047th time

tilallr1 · 12-11-2009, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by langn08

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You little slut

UP or Star Trek gets my vote

Yep UP is a good choice as well. Covers the kid category very well.

Dirk504 · 12-11-2009, 05:54 PM

Dark Knight
Star Trek
Iron Man

Vicon · 12-11-2009, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Porkchop Express

Any gift exchange I've been in has been cheap gifts only ~$20 limit. Anyways, why don't you get UP. Pixar movies generally appeal to everyone.

Yeah, sadly I don't do cheap gifts. Lol. I wish I could, just not in my blood. I think you are right with Pixar though. They appeal to almost everyone.

Dark Knight is another good one - probably too "dark". Lol. I think a Pixar movie might be the best bet.

CrystalLake · 12-11-2009, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Vicon

Yeah, sadly I don't do cheap gifts. Lol. I wish I could, just not in my blood. I think you are right with Pixar though. They appeal to almost everyone.

Dark Knight is another good one - probably too "dark". Lol. I think a Pixar movie might be the best bet.

Go for Up, or Monsters Inc. then.

Blu-ray Fanatic · 12-11-2009, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vicon

I am giving a blu-ray player as a gift and having a hard time trying to figure out what blu-ray to give with it. I don't know who will be getting the gift (gift exchange) so I can't go by that. The movie has to have wide appeal (men, women and everyone is 25+). I don't care about ratings, just nothing nasty. Prefer something that will be watched again and again. Not just a one hit wonder.

What do you all suggest?

Just buy all the best movies (in your opinion) from every genre (comedy, action, horror,etc.) and call it a Blockbuster Hit bundle?

thegodfather1129 · 12-11-2009, 06:32 PM

I would recommend any of the following

Up
Casino Royale
Iron Man
The Hangover

DrasticPlastic · 12-11-2009, 06:42 PM

Transformers

Sagacious Koreo · 12-11-2009, 06:55 PM

Dark Knight is cool or anything by Pixar.

Vicon · 12-11-2009, 06:57 PM

Thanks all. I went with UP. Best bang for the buck and a great movie anyone can enjoy.

Really appreciate the ideas.

12-11-2009, 05:37 PM	#1
Vicon Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2009 Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:278 Trading Score:39	Best Blu-ray To Buy As A Gift? I am giving a blu-ray player as a gift and having a hard time trying to figure out what blu-ray to give with it. I don't know who will be getting the gift (gift exchange) so I can't go by that. The movie has to have wide appeal (men, women and everyone is 25+). I don't care about ratings, just nothing nasty. Prefer something that will be watched again and again. Not just a one hit wonder. What do you all suggest?

12-11-2009, 05:39 PM	#3
tilallr1 Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Great White North Home Theater Gallery:410 4K collection:78 Blu-ray collection:2009 DVD collection:2598 Blu-ray reviews: 33 Trading Score:248	Star Trek maybe It is geared to practically everyone. Is also considered one of the best films that came out this year. Also, looks and sounds amazing on Blu. Last edited by tilallr1; 12-11-2009 at 05:41 PM.

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12-11-2009, 05:39 PM	#2
benricci Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1	It's almost impossible to recommend a movie to some unknown person, of an unknown gender, of an unknown age with unknown tastes and preferences. Isn't the blu-ray player enough of a gift as it is? If not, you might be better off just including a gift card to Amazon so they can order something they actually want.

12-11-2009, 05:40 PM	#4
CrystalLake Senior Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Canton, OH Blu-ray collection:162 Trading Score:17	Dark Knight? (or anything from Digital Playground )

12-11-2009, 05:41 PM	#5
Dexter Morgan Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Charleston, SC Blu-ray collection:87 Trading Score:15	Planet Earth. Shows off the blu-ray technology nicely, and doesn't everyone like nature documentaries? Other than that... maybe The Dark Knight.

12-11-2009, 05:41 PM	#6
surfdude12 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:343 Blu-ray reviews:112 Trading Score:1	Up Casino Royale

12-11-2009, 05:42 PM	#7
Porkchop Express Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Detroit,MI Blu-ray collection:261 Blu-ray reviews:4	Any gift exchange I've been in has been cheap gifts only ~$20 limit. Anyways, why don't you get UP. Pixar movies generally appeal to everyone.

12-11-2009, 05:43 PM	#8
Arkitect76 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2008 Location:New York City Blu-Ray Steelbooks™: (75) 4K collection:129 Blu-ray collection:814 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:2 Trading Score:145	Concert in bluray will probably be a safer bet.....theres many you can choose from

12-11-2009, 05:54 PM	#13
Dirk504 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Home Theater Gallery:25 4K collection:152 Blu-ray collection:367 Blu-ray reviews:4	Dark Knight Star Trek Iron Man

12-11-2009, 06:32 PM	#17
thegodfather1129 Member Member since:Sep 2009 Location:OH 4K collection:475 Blu-ray collection:1756 DVD collection:32 Trading Score:2	I would recommend any of the following Up Casino Royale Iron Man The Hangover

12-11-2009, 06:42 PM	#18
DrasticPlastic Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Home Theater Gallery:6 Trading Score:2	Transformers

12-11-2009, 06:55 PM	#19
Sagacious Koreo Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Blu-ray collection:685 Trading Score:3	Dark Knight is cool or anything by Pixar.

12-11-2009, 06:57 PM	#20
Vicon Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2009 Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:278 Trading Score:39	Thanks all. I went with UP. Best bang for the buck and a great movie anyone can enjoy. Really appreciate the ideas.

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