Does Blu-ray make the movie better? - Blu-ray Forum

savage1984 · 03-05-2008, 07:32 PM

This is completely subjective, but I got in an argument with my girl about watching Close Encounters on DVD vs. BLu-ray. I felt that the Blu-ray edition just made the movie better. I appreciated it more.

I'm not asking if it makes the experience better because that's a given. I wanna know if you think it makes the movie better.

Posting poll...

JJ · 03-05-2008, 07:35 PM

I've picked up titles on Blu-Ray and enjoyed them that I mightve never picked up on DVD; Blade Runner, 3:10 to Yuma, Sunshine.

Doughoef · 03-05-2008, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

I've picked up titles on Blu-Ray and enjoyed them that I mightve never picked up on DVD; Blade Runner, 3:10 to Yuma, Sunshine.

BR makes all movies better in terms of the experience. 3:10 to Yuma on BR is awesome because you see and hear things the way they were meant to be. It would not be the same on DVD. However, it is the same story either way so what makes it better is the sensory experience- the stunning PQ, the incredible sound- the things you can only get on BR.

DavePS3 · 03-05-2008, 07:39 PM

Yeah, I'd say so... usually in comparison, because the Blu' version has smoother edges, no ringing or cross-hatching... better color over all, detail is higher... yeah I'd say it makes it better. I usually find even regular DD and DTS sound a bit better than on the standard discs and although I thought this was just wishful thinking, the DTS and DD websites confirm that because Blu-Ray enables the higher bitrate sound quality, it also enables a higher bitrate on regular DD & DTS.

Deciazulado · 03-05-2008, 07:40 PM

Blu-ray doesn't make the movie better, it makes it as it should be.

savage1984 · 03-05-2008, 07:46 PM

yeah I've realized. It only seems better because the experience is so heightened.

bjoneill74 · 03-05-2008, 07:48 PM

a bad movie in 1080p is still a bad movie, but will look and sound better.

a good movie in 1080p with lossless audio is better than it would be on standard DVD which is better than VHS which is better than analog broadcast.

Bango · 03-05-2008, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by bjoneill74

a good movie in 1080p with lossless audio is better than it would be on standard DVD which is better than VHS which is better than analog broadcast.

lol +1

Bango · 03-05-2008, 08:08 PM

That reminds me...I found an old VCR in my attic the other day, wasn't sure if it still worked...it just happened to have Miracle on 34th street in it (one of my favorite christmas movies ever) I hooked it up to my XBR4....and was very stunned at how hideous the picture was!

....granted I was using A/V cables...but still...pretty bad!

savage1984 · 03-05-2008, 08:08 PM

I've realized my grammar in the poll is a bit off. I apologize.

Romulus · 03-05-2008, 08:10 PM

The experience is better, but the movie doesn't get any better.

Stiny-Ray2 · 03-05-2008, 08:18 PM

Hmmm...yes!

Stiny-Ray2 · 03-05-2008, 08:22 PM

Their should be anther option ie..."it makes the movie clearer with incredible detail". I prefer eye candy which is Blu-ray over eye sore which is many DVD's not all.

Aaron · 03-05-2008, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Deciazulado

Blu-ray doesn't make the movie better, it makes it as it should be.

Sig worthy

Stiny-Ray2 · 03-05-2008, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by savage1984

I've realized my grammar in the poll is a bit off. I apologize.

Didn't pay too much atttension in school

did ya?

savage1984 · 03-05-2008, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Aaron

Sig worthy

Beta Man · 03-05-2008, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Bango

That reminds me...I found an old VCR in my attic the other day, wasn't sure if it still worked...it just happened to have Miracle on 34th street in it (one of my favorite christmas movies ever) I hooked it up to my XBR4....and was very stunned at how hideous the picture was!

....granted I was using A/V cables...but still...pretty bad!

Yeah, because if you connect your VCR with gold Component Video cables, it'll blow your socks off.....

On a 50+ inch screen, you can probably count the pixels to determine the resolution you're getting!!!!

Ferris · 03-05-2008, 08:32 PM

Experience is usually better... The movie... Well... I just can't think of any good analogies.... what is WRONG with me!

savage1984 · 03-05-2008, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by FriedEggs

Experience is usually better... The movie... Well... I just can't think any good analogies.... what it WRONG with me!

i like your sig... that reminds me...

ranma · 03-05-2008, 09:11 PM

My point. Many movies that I didn't have chance to enjoy in theater, but w/ BD, I can enjoy them now.

And for many movies, the theaterical cut is so so, but the director's cut is good and only available on DVD/BD.

So, BD DOES make some movies better.

View Poll Results: Does Blu-ray make the movie better?
Yes, I like movies that I wouldn't normally like because they're on BD.	44	27.16%
No, it doesn't make a difference.	4	2.47%
It makes the experience better, but the movie doesn't get better	109	67.28%
What kind of a poll is this?	5	3.09%
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03-05-2008, 07:32 PM	#1
savage1984 Banned Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Los Angeles	Does Blu-ray make the movie better? This is completely subjective, but I got in an argument with my girl about watching Close Encounters on DVD vs. BLu-ray. I felt that the Blu-ray edition just made the movie better. I appreciated it more. I'm not asking if it makes the experience better because that's a given. I wanna know if you think it makes the movie better. Posting poll...

03-05-2008, 08:08 PM	#9
Bango Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:San Diego, CA Trading Score:4	That reminds me...I found an old VCR in my attic the other day, wasn't sure if it still worked...it just happened to have Miracle on 34th street in it (one of my favorite christmas movies ever) I hooked it up to my XBR4....and was very stunned at how hideous the picture was!....granted I was using A/V cables...but still...pretty bad!

03-05-2008, 08:18 PM	#12
Stiny-Ray2 Senior Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1	Does Blu-ray make the movie better? Hmmm...yes!

03-05-2008, 08:32 PM	#18
Ferris Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay Area Blu-ray collection:79 Trading Score:1	Experience is usually better... The movie... Well... I just can't think of any good analogies.... what is WRONG with me! Last edited by Ferris; 03-05-2008 at 09:53 PM.

03-05-2008, 07:35 PM	#2
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	I've picked up titles on Blu-Ray and enjoyed them that I mightve never picked up on DVD; Blade Runner, 3:10 to Yuma, Sunshine.

03-05-2008, 07:39 PM	#4
DavePS3 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:56 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Yeah, I'd say so... usually in comparison, because the Blu' version has smoother edges, no ringing or cross-hatching... better color over all, detail is higher... yeah I'd say it makes it better. I usually find even regular DD and DTS sound a bit better than on the standard discs and although I thought this was just wishful thinking, the DTS and DD websites confirm that because Blu-Ray enables the higher bitrate sound quality, it also enables a higher bitrate on regular DD & DTS.

03-05-2008, 07:40 PM	#5
Deciazulado Site Manager Top contributor Member since:Aug 2006 Location:USiberia Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:1159 Blu-ray collection:7044 DVD collection:4040	Blu-ray doesn't make the movie better, it makes it as it should be.

03-05-2008, 07:46 PM	#6
savage1984 Banned Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Los Angeles	yeah I've realized. It only seems better because the experience is so heightened.

03-05-2008, 07:48 PM	#7
bjoneill74 Member Member since:Feb 2008	a bad movie in 1080p is still a bad movie, but will look and sound better. a good movie in 1080p with lossless audio is better than it would be on standard DVD which is better than VHS which is better than analog broadcast.

03-05-2008, 08:10 PM	#11
Romulus Special Member Member since:Mar 2008 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:158 Blu-ray reviews:2	The experience is better, but the movie doesn't get any better.

03-05-2008, 08:22 PM	#13
Stiny-Ray2 Senior Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1	Their should be anther option ie..."it makes the movie clearer with incredible detail". I prefer eye candy which is Blu-ray over eye sore which is many DVD's not all.

03-05-2008, 09:11 PM	#20
ranma Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray collection:321 Blu-ray reviews:3	My point. Many movies that I didn't have chance to enjoy in theater, but w/ BD, I can enjoy them now. And for many movies, the theaterical cut is so so, but the director's cut is good and only available on DVD/BD. So, BD DOES make some movies better.

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