Blu-ray titles you regret buying - Blu-ray Forum

elmuth · 05-23-2008, 05:05 AM

First, this is not about the lack of quality but about too much!

When I saw 28 days later in the movie theater, I was scared to death. It was awesome and blew me away. It came out on Blu Ray. I grabbed it since it was on sale for 30% off. Not a bad deal. I was disappointed that the picture wasn't much to shout about. I'm kicking myself since I forgot that they deliberately shot it with cameras that gave a documentary feel.
Also, for some reason, I think 30 days of night would have looked better with a slightly grainer picture. I also have it on Blu Ray. Still, it was a great horror film.
Some movies, honestly, are best left alone. Can you name any? I'm curious as to what other titles are better on the previous format.

BLU for Blue · 05-23-2008, 05:07 AM

none

Marcusarilius · 05-23-2008, 05:08 AM

I have to disagree about 28 days and 30 days. Maybe its a "days" thing...

So V for Vendetta is my true disapointment. I love this film, but the PQ is too soft and the SQ is lifeless.

tommyboy81 · 05-23-2008, 05:17 AM

I'm not going to include any older movies but to me. My opinion. Hitman and Dan in Real Life

Blu As Hell · 05-23-2008, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by elmuth

First, this is not about the lack of quality but about too much!

When I saw 28 days later in the movie theater, I was scared to death. It was awesome and blew me away. It came out on Blu Ray. I grabbed it since it was on sale for 30% off. Not a bad deal. I was disappointed that the picture wasn't much to shout about. I'm kicking myself since I forgot that they deliberately shot it with cameras that gave a documentary feel.
Also, for some reason, I think 30 days of night would have looked better with a slightly grainer picture. I also have it on Blu Ray. Still, it was a great horror film.
Some movies, honestly, are best left alone. Can you name any? I'm curious as to what other titles are better on the previous format.

I am so impressed with that statement. We usually hear the opposite, I applaud you sir for you appreciation of film grain.

crizz · 05-23-2008, 06:27 AM

Surely cloverfield would fall under this category

The Lion King · 05-23-2008, 06:38 AM

Superman Returns
Casino Royale

The Lion King · 05-23-2008, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu As Hell

I am so impressed with that statement. We usually hear the opposite, I applaud you sir for you appreciation of film grain.

+1

Azyiu · 05-23-2008, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by The Lion King

Casino Royale

For real?

As for me, although I got it for free as part of the PS3 rebate, but I regret picking Ultraviolet. It is the worst movie I've seen in a long while, and I immediately sold it the day after I viewed it.

MOONPHASE · 05-23-2008, 06:49 AM

300 let me down and not because of the film grain

edit: also 2001: A Space Odyessy was just plain boring. i dont mind that it doesnt have any action but to much talking and then in scenes when you want them to talk its like just quiet

The Lion King · 05-23-2008, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Azyiu

For real?

Movies like this bore me. Just a taste thing, I guess.

Azyiu · 05-23-2008, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by elmuth

Can you name any? I'm curious as to what other titles are better on the previous format.

I don't know, Silent Hill seems to look better on regular dvd to me. I mean, the BD version seems to be too "clear", too "sharp" for its own good.

Azyiu · 05-23-2008, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by The Lion King

Movies like this bore me. Just a taste thing, I guess.

Of course, like some people might say I am weird for hating Ultraviolet, I guess? Than again, I thought the Casino Royale's PQ and AQ are some of the better thus far in 2008.

spotnick · 05-23-2008, 07:57 AM

None yet.

silversnake · 05-23-2008, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by tommyboy81

I'm not going to include any older movies but to me. My opinion. Hitman and Dan in Real Life

just finished watching dan in real life and really enjoyed it

can't say i have any regrets so far

Fabianblu · 05-23-2008, 08:42 AM

Talladega Knights and Under Siege.

HDJK · 05-23-2008, 09:48 AM

I've said it before and I'll say it again. Ghostrider was the worst 27 bucks I spent on a BD. I was seduced by reviews of great PQ/AQ. Should have rented it first...

dixonhill · 05-23-2008, 10:01 AM

I bought this one beause of Sean Connery ... and ... yes of course because of Peta Wilson

Picture and sound are terrific but the movie itself ... oh ... my ... goodness...

Dis is one of da worst movies eva...

Zyclone · 05-23-2008, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Azyiu

Of course, like some people might say I am weird for hating Ultraviolet, I guess? Than again, I thought the Casino Royale's PQ and AQ are some of the better thus far in 2008.

i think people who like ultraviolet are weird

Tommy why did'nt you like hitman if you don't mind me asking? not having a go at you just interested in what you disliked about it?

MOONPHASE · 05-23-2008, 10:54 AM

[QUOTE=Zyclone;903387]i think people who like ultraviolet are weird

QUOTE]

yay that means im weird

05-23-2008, 05:05 AM	#1
elmuth Member Member since:May 2008 Blu-ray collection:1	Blu-ray titles you regret buying First, this is not about the lack of quality but about too much! When I saw 28 days later in the movie theater, I was scared to death. It was awesome and blew me away. It came out on Blu Ray. I grabbed it since it was on sale for 30% off. Not a bad deal. I was disappointed that the picture wasn't much to shout about. I'm kicking myself since I forgot that they deliberately shot it with cameras that gave a documentary feel. Also, for some reason, I think 30 days of night would have looked better with a slightly grainer picture. I also have it on Blu Ray. Still, it was a great horror film. Some movies, honestly, are best left alone. Can you name any? I'm curious as to what other titles are better on the previous format.

05-23-2008, 06:27 AM	#6
crizz Junior Member Member since:Apr 2008	cloverfield Surely cloverfield would fall under this category

05-23-2008, 06:49 AM	#10
MOONPHASE Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:California 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:520 DVD collection:820 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:29	300 let me down and not because of the film grain edit: also 2001: A Space Odyessy was just plain boring. i dont mind that it doesnt have any action but to much talking and then in scenes when you want them to talk its like just quiet Last edited by MOONPHASE; 05-23-2008 at 08:02 AM.

05-23-2008, 10:01 AM	#18
dixonhill Active Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Germany Blu-ray reviews:3	League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen I bought this one beause of Sean Connery ... and ... yes of course because of Peta Wilson Picture and sound are terrific but the movie itself ... oh ... my ... goodness... Dis is one of da worst movies eva...

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05-23-2008, 05:07 AM	#2
BLU for Blue Banned Member since:Jan 2008 Location:New York	none

05-23-2008, 05:08 AM	#3
Marcusarilius Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Seattle, WA. Blu-ray reviews:52 Trading Score:1	I have to disagree about 28 days and 30 days. Maybe its a "days" thing... So V for Vendetta is my true disapointment. I love this film, but the PQ is too soft and the SQ is lifeless.

05-23-2008, 05:17 AM	#4
tommyboy81 Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Savannah, GA Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:93 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:2	I'm not going to include any older movies but to me. My opinion. Hitman and Dan in Real Life

05-23-2008, 06:38 AM	#7
The Lion King Special Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Somewhere you aren't. Blu-ray collection:48 Blu-ray reviews:20	Superman Returns Casino Royale

05-23-2008, 07:57 AM	#14
spotnick Active Member Member since:May 2008 Trading Score:1	None yet.

05-23-2008, 08:42 AM	#16
Fabianblu Member Member since:Nov 2007 4K collection:631 Blu-ray collection:3019	Talladega Knights and Under Siege.

05-23-2008, 09:48 AM	#17
HDJK Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2006 Location:Switzerland Trading Score:2	I've said it before and I'll say it again. Ghostrider was the worst 27 bucks I spent on a BD. I was seduced by reviews of great PQ/AQ. Should have rented it first...

05-23-2008, 10:54 AM	#20
MOONPHASE Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:California 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:520 DVD collection:820 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:29	[QUOTE=Zyclone;903387]i think people who like ultraviolet are weird QUOTE] yay that means im weird

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