Planning to upgrade DVD movies to Blu-Ray, need expert opinions though - Blu-ray Forum

Agent Bond · 03-01-2010, 11:40 PM

I don't feel like going through 1,000 threads so here's my current DVD library:

Quote:

Alien
Aliens
Batman
Batman Returns
Chicago
Daredevil: Director's Cut
Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within
Final Fantast VII: Advent Children
Freddy Vs. Jason
Silence of The Lambs
Hannibal
Hellboy: Director's Cut
Highlander
King Arthur
Lost In Space
Men In Black
Blade
The Matrix
The Matrix Reloaded
The Matrix Revolutions
Pitch Black
The Chronicles of Riddick
Predator
Predator 2
Rambo
Rambo 2
Rambo 3
Rambo 4
Resident Evil
Spider-Man
Spider-Man 2
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
Star Trek III: The Search For Spock
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country
Superman: The Movie
Superman II: The Richard Donnor Cut
Superman Returns
The Fast and The Furious
Hulk
The Last Samurai
The Mexican
The One
The Terminator
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Tomb Raider
The Scorpion King
The Rundown
Walking Tall

I'd like to know the picture quality of these and if any of these are barebones for the BR version, thanks in advance.

OrlandoEastwood · 03-01-2010, 11:44 PM

I don't think Alien, Aliens, and The Mexican are on Blu-ray. Some of those you'll have to import.

hardtosayx · 03-01-2010, 11:50 PM

Out of all of them I only have the Spiderman trilogy and the both the Batman movies (from the anthology) I've only watched a little bit of the Spiderman movies to check the difference and I think it's very noticeable

All of the others I have no idea.

Beta Man · 03-01-2010, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Alien
Aliens
Batman
Batman Returns
Chicago
Daredevil: Director's Cut
Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within
Final Fantast VII: Advent Children
Freddy Vs. Jason
Silence of The Lambs
Hannibal
Hellboy: Director's Cut
Highlander
King Arthur
Lost In Space
Men In Black
Blade
The Matrix
The Matrix Reloaded
The Matrix Revolutions
Pitch Black
The Chronicles of Riddick
Predator
Predator 2
Rambo
Rambo 2
Rambo 3
Rambo 4
Resident Evil
Spider-Man
Spider-Man 2
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
Star Trek III: The Search For Spock
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country
Superman: The Movie
Superman II: The Richard Donnor Cut
Superman Returns
The Fast and The Furious
Hulk
The Last Samurai
The Mexican
The One
The Terminator
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Tomb Raider
The Scorpion King
The Rundown
Walking Tall

The ones I have bolded are the ones I have on both Blu-ray and DVD..... I would recommend upgrading them all for PQ and/or AQ

As far as special features, I'd have to check what's on each and compare.... and that could be arduous.

Also, there are multiple versions of several of those DVDs available, so I don't know what one you have, and there are several versions of Batman Begins, and a digibook and standard available for Batman 1989 and The Matrix (or at least a version that came in boxed sets etc) And while I believe they have the same transfer, I don't know that they came with the same supplements.

good luck though! I would just go through reviews on this site for each movie available.... it'll take you a little time, but it'll be likely far more in depth than the answers you'll get here..... and it won't be nearly as confusing.

DavePS3 · 03-02-2010, 12:09 AM

If you've got at least a 1080i display, you'll notice how much more the picture looks like a postcard. At 1080i on say, a 30", the difference is decent but on a 1080p display, compared to even upconverted DVD's, the difference is worth the trade-up to Blu'. Even at 720p on a 40", you'' notice an improvement especially in edges. If on the other hand, you're running 1080i on something under 30" don't bother. The difference will not impress you... unless you want to buy Blu's because you WILL go 1080p on at least a 42" at some point.

Agent Bond · 03-02-2010, 12:15 AM

1080p on a 50" HD TV.

kings35 · 03-02-2010, 12:28 AM

Scorpion King has NO special features. The PQ/AQ is really nice but I'd save the DVD just for the features

steve_dave · 03-02-2010, 12:33 AM

A better strategy would be to upgrade the movies you truly enjoy. Yes, I am sure you enjoy them all but the question is which one will get the most value for your money. In other words, the movies you know you won't feel bad buying again.

Picture and sound quality mean nothing if don't have watch the movie frequently enough.

I have not upgraded these:

Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (I do have the UK DVD release which is the extended version though)
Austin Power: The Spy Who Shagged Me
Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle
From Hell
Ratatouille (Yes, I know and get that the Blu-ray is awesome. But I don't watch this enough to justify the upgrade.)

I also still have these HD DVDs:

The Bourne Trilogy
Transformers (2007)
Serenity
Hot Fuzz
The Fountain
Face/Off
Failure to Launch
The Messengers
Pan's Labyrinth
The Rundown
The Prestige
Smokin' Aces
House of Wax
Knocked Up
Mr. and Mrs. Smith

Grand Bob · 03-02-2010, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nekz

I think it would be better to check blu-ray.com reviews and dvdbeaver.com as well as a few other HD websites rather than posting your DVD list here. I'm pretty sure all the information you need is already posted under the offical bllu-ray.com review.

I was thinking the same thing. From the comparisons I've seen on dvd beaver, other reviews, and my own experience, it's a safe bet you'll want to upgrade them all to BD.

FendersRule · 03-02-2010, 01:18 AM

Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children = Must own BD Title

Freddy Vs. Jason = Huge upgrade from DVD

Highlander = One of the most phenomenal differences that you will ever see from DVD. Sound is flawed though, but still better than the DVD's mixing.

Superman: The Movie = Must own over the DVD. Even the lossy audio sounds good.

Superman II: The Richard Donnor Cut = looks good and better than the DVD for sure, but I hate this cut with a passion.

Packerfan75 · 03-02-2010, 03:25 AM

We like alot of the same movies. Your superhero and sci-fi movies should be at the top of your priorities list.

The first ones that jumped out at me were:
-Hellboy
-Matrix Trilogy
-Chronicles of Riddick
-Spiderman I and II
-Superman Returns
These all have great audio/video transfers where you'll definitely notice the improvements.

I hope you have a good receiver to decode the lossless audio because your only half way there on the upgrade until then. Have fun with the upgrades, sounds like they'll look great on your t.v.

P.S. Nevermind the thread/forum police telling you what to do instead of posting your question here. Some people seem to forget that this is a free and public place.

DetroitSportsFan · 03-02-2010, 03:34 AM

I have a lot of the movies you have listed (see my collection) and honestly, in terms of picture/sound quality, they are all worth a BD upgrade.

avstraq · 03-02-2010, 03:38 AM

Once you find the Blu-ray discs within your budget...

Upgrade. Them. All.

Seriously, we have the same problem. Once they're on sale ($10-$15), I just buy them. Then sell off your DVD copies or give them to friends.

wormraper · 03-02-2010, 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by avstraq

Once you find the Blu-ray discs within your budget...

Upgrade. Them. All.

Seriously, we have the same problem. Once they're on sale ($10-$15), I just buy them. Then sell off your DVD copies or give them to friends.

I agree with that. Don't every pay full price but seriously, once you go blu DVD's just don't cut it anymore

avstraq · 03-02-2010, 03:51 AM

Oh, and let me add...if you don't mind waiting, if last year was any indication, BD prices should be really good on this year's Black Friday.

bboisvert · 03-02-2010, 04:08 AM

I'm not going to give details on each of those titles... but let me recommend one and have you steer clear of another.

HIGHLANDER: You'll need to import this from the UK, but it plays fine in US players. Picture/sound quality is fantastic, as are the extras. One of my favorite blu-ray purchases.

TERMINATOR: Mediocre picture, no mono soundtrack, lacks all of the extras from the DVD. Skip it.

42041 · 03-02-2010, 04:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bboisvert

TERMINATOR: Mediocre picture, no mono soundtrack, lacks all of the extras from the DVD. Skip it.

And rumor is a remastered double-dip is coming sometime this year.

mr. b · 03-02-2010, 04:29 AM

Man, some people are just so damn lazy (LOL!, j/k.) I don't feel like doing your homework for you. I agree also with others, you should research and upgrade the ones you truly like first.

Here are some links for you:

Alien
Aliens
Batman
Batman Returns (is in the Anthology right now, but it will be released by itself 5/04/10)
Chicago
Daredevil: Director's Cut
Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within
Final Fantasty VII: Advent Children
Freddy Vs. Jason
Silence of The Lambs
Hannibal
Hellboy: Director's Cut
Highlander (in UK)
King Arthur
Lost In Space
Men In Black
Blade
The Matrix/The Matrix Reloaded/The Matrix Revolutions
Pitch Black
The Chronicles of Riddick
Predator
Predator 2
Rambo
Rambo 2
Rambo 3
Rambo 4
Resident Evil
Spider-Man/Spider-Man 2
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan/Star Trek III: The Search For Spock/Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home/Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country
Superman: The Movie
Superman II: The Richard Donnor Cut
Superman Returns (Get the TrueHD audio version)
The Fast and The Furious
Hulk
The Last Samurai (no lossless sound)
The Mexican
The One
The Terminator
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Tomb Raider
The Scorpion King
The Rundown
Walking Tall

Suntory_Times · 03-02-2010, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Agent Bond

1080p on a 50" HD TV.

1080p 92" screen

nikolaipromises · 03-02-2010, 06:14 AM

Just upgrade the ones you truly enjoy and watch over and over again.

03-02-2010, 04:29 AM	#18
mr. b Special Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Texas 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:839 Digital collection:142 Trading Score:32	Man, some people are just so damn lazy (LOL!, j/k.) I don't feel like doing your homework for you. I agree also with others, you should research and upgrade the ones you truly like first. Here are some links for you: Alien Aliens Batman Batman Returns (is in the Anthology right now, but it will be released by itself 5/04/10) Chicago Daredevil: Director's Cut Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within Final Fantasty VII: Advent Children Freddy Vs. Jason Silence of The Lambs Hannibal Hellboy: Director's Cut Highlander (in UK) King Arthur Lost In Space Men In Black Blade The Matrix/The Matrix Reloaded/The Matrix Revolutions Pitch Black The Chronicles of Riddick Predator Predator 2 Rambo Rambo 2 Rambo 3 Rambo 4 Resident Evil Spider-Man/Spider-Man 2 Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan/Star Trek III: The Search For Spock/Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home/Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country Superman: The Movie Superman II: The Richard Donnor Cut Superman Returns (Get the TrueHD audio version) The Fast and The Furious Hulk The Last Samurai (no lossless sound) The Mexican The One The Terminator Terminator 2: Judgment Day Tomb Raider The Scorpion King The Rundown Walking Tall Last edited by mr. b; 03-02-2010 at 05:01 AM.

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03-01-2010, 11:44 PM	#2
OrlandoEastwood Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:R-Point Blu-ray reviews:86 Trading Score:24	I don't think Alien, Aliens, and The Mexican are on Blu-ray. Some of those you'll have to import.

03-01-2010, 11:50 PM	#3
hardtosayx Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jun 2009 Location:PA 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:1482 DVD collection:77 Trading Score:52	Out of all of them I only have the Spiderman trilogy and the both the Batman movies (from the anthology) I've only watched a little bit of the Spiderman movies to check the difference and I think it's very noticeable All of the others I have no idea.

03-02-2010, 12:09 AM	#5
DavePS3 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:56 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	If you've got at least a 1080i display, you'll notice how much more the picture looks like a postcard. At 1080i on say, a 30", the difference is decent but on a 1080p display, compared to even upconverted DVD's, the difference is worth the trade-up to Blu'. Even at 720p on a 40", you'' notice an improvement especially in edges. If on the other hand, you're running 1080i on something under 30" don't bother. The difference will not impress you... unless you want to buy Blu's because you WILL go 1080p on at least a 42" at some point.

03-02-2010, 12:15 AM	#6
Agent Bond Blu-ray Champion Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Las Vegas, Nevada Blu-ray collection:227 DVD collection:33 Trading Score:3	1080p on a 50" HD TV.

03-02-2010, 12:28 AM	#7
kings35 Senior Member Member since:Jul 2009 4K collection:444 Blu-ray collection:1503 Trading Score:103	Scorpion King has NO special features. The PQ/AQ is really nice but I'd save the DVD just for the features

03-02-2010, 12:33 AM	#8
steve_dave Blu-ray Duke Member since:Nov 2008 Trading Score:21	A better strategy would be to upgrade the movies you truly enjoy. Yes, I am sure you enjoy them all but the question is which one will get the most value for your money. In other words, the movies you know you won't feel bad buying again. Picture and sound quality mean nothing if don't have watch the movie frequently enough. I have not upgraded these: Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (I do have the UK DVD release which is the extended version though) Austin Power: The Spy Who Shagged Me Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle From Hell Ratatouille (Yes, I know and get that the Blu-ray is awesome. But I don't watch this enough to justify the upgrade.) I also still have these HD DVDs: The Bourne Trilogy Transformers (2007) Serenity Hot Fuzz The Fountain Face/Off Failure to Launch The Messengers Pan's Labyrinth The Rundown The Prestige Smokin' Aces House of Wax Knocked Up Mr. and Mrs. Smith

03-02-2010, 01:18 AM	#10
FendersRule Special Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:ID Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:81 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:15	Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children = Must own BD Title Freddy Vs. Jason = Huge upgrade from DVD Highlander = One of the most phenomenal differences that you will ever see from DVD. Sound is flawed though, but still better than the DVD's mixing. Superman: The Movie = Must own over the DVD. Even the lossy audio sounds good. Superman II: The Richard Donnor Cut = looks good and better than the DVD for sure, but I hate this cut with a passion.

03-02-2010, 03:25 AM	#11
Packerfan75 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Earth 4K collection:71 Blu-ray collection:549 DVD collection:355 Digital collection:97 Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:1	We like alot of the same movies. Your superhero and sci-fi movies should be at the top of your priorities list. The first ones that jumped out at me were: -Hellboy -Matrix Trilogy -Chronicles of Riddick -Spiderman I and II -Superman Returns These all have great audio/video transfers where you'll definitely notice the improvements. I hope you have a good receiver to decode the lossless audio because your only half way there on the upgrade until then. Have fun with the upgrades, sounds like they'll look great on your t.v. P.S. Nevermind the thread/forum police telling you what to do instead of posting your question here. Some people seem to forget that this is a free and public place.

03-02-2010, 03:34 AM	#12
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	I have a lot of the movies you have listed (see my collection) and honestly, in terms of picture/sound quality, they are all worth a BD upgrade.

03-02-2010, 03:38 AM	#13
avstraq Active Member Member since:Dec 2009 Blu-ray collection:181	Once you find the Blu-ray discs within your budget... Upgrade. Them. All. Seriously, we have the same problem. Once they're on sale ($10-$15), I just buy them. Then sell off your DVD copies or give them to friends.

03-02-2010, 03:51 AM	#15
avstraq Active Member Member since:Dec 2009 Blu-ray collection:181	Oh, and let me add...if you don't mind waiting, if last year was any indication, BD prices should be really good on this year's Black Friday.

03-02-2010, 04:08 AM	#16
bboisvert Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Blu-ray collection:1368 DVD collection:10 Trading Score:5	I'm not going to give details on each of those titles... but let me recommend one and have you steer clear of another. HIGHLANDER: You'll need to import this from the UK, but it plays fine in US players. Picture/sound quality is fantastic, as are the extras. One of my favorite blu-ray purchases. TERMINATOR: Mediocre picture, no mono soundtrack, lacks all of the extras from the DVD. Skip it.

03-02-2010, 06:14 AM	#20
nikolaipromises Banned Member since:Feb 2010 Trading Score:3	Just upgrade the ones you truly enjoy and watch over and over again.

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