What is the most important factor for u when buying a Blu-ray? - Blu-ray Forum

Octavio · 06-15-2008, 11:28 AM

So, what is the most important factor that makes you spend part of your month salary on BD's

For me it's the story; if it's compelling I'd buy it.

jesseunvoas · 06-15-2008, 01:25 PM

for me it's picture and sound other wise i just burn it onto dual layer dvd

Graytwhyte · 06-15-2008, 01:41 PM

For me, I would say the movie itself is the most important because it has to be something I'll watch repeatedly. In a close second is Audio quality, and then picture. There are movies that excel in PQ/AQ that have made me want to buy them, but I ultimately didn't because I realized that I probably wouldn't watch them often enough to warrant a buy. Thanks

DetroitSportsFan · 06-15-2008, 02:35 PM

The movie itself.

If I don't like the movie, I'm not buying just because it has great PQ/AQ.

Riff Magnum · 06-15-2008, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

The movie itself.

If I don't like the movie, I'm not buying just because it has great PQ/AQ.

What he said.

inuyashalover21 · 06-15-2008, 02:39 PM

I chose "the movie itself". It could be a total crapfest with the best graphics and pq/aq and I still wont buy it.

Intamin · 06-15-2008, 02:46 PM

I chose the movie itself option, but if the movie is weak but has a good soundtrack I'll still buy it. I used to not really care about audio and focused more on pq but having surround changed my view entirely. Good audio enhances the movie so much more than good picture imho.

ZackL · 06-15-2008, 04:54 PM

Rewatchability.

Old Geezer · 06-15-2008, 05:00 PM

Got to be the movie itself. Case in point; Daniel Day-Lewis is one of my favorite actors and "The Last of the Mohicans" is one of my favorite movies. When/if it comes out on Blu-ray I will buy it first chance. On the other hand "There Will Be Blood" was overly long and windy in my opinion. I haven't bought it yet and probably won't unless I find it in a bargin bin sale somewhere.

ThePhantomOak · 06-15-2008, 05:38 PM

Price. EVery time.

I cant afford them unless I find good deals. Even then I only buy off a list I have.

Bluffa · 06-15-2008, 05:41 PM

Picture is the factor for me. This is why I buy any HD to see the lovely resolution. If I wanted it just for the movie itself and the Blu ray has a 1 or 2 star transfer I would just buy the DVD second hand.

Rojas · 06-15-2008, 05:50 PM

Of course the movie itself would be first.
Then i look at PQ on the Bluray if it's close to the DVD
version and the DVD is cheaper then i get the DVD.
But if the Bluray version has an awesome picture
i'll pay a little extra for it.

Good Intentions · 06-15-2008, 06:08 PM

Replay value and PQ. I'm not buying a BD that I will only watch once, even if I can get it on sale. If I haven't seen the movie in theaters, I usually rent it first to make sure I will want to rewatch it. I only have 3 blind buys in my collection, and I am quite happy with them (Blade Runner, Chronicles of Narnia, and Enchanted).

Variable · 06-15-2008, 06:15 PM

wow I honestly thought picture quality would have a big lead here. surprised most people feel the way I do! not that it's a unique opinion, I just didn't thnk it would be the most popular around here.

JJ · 06-15-2008, 06:31 PM

I will ONLY buy a movie if I know I like the story or will like the story - so I love reading reviews on this site and word of mouth from sensical users who defend their statements (not incompetent fools who shout on the forums, saying, "so and so SUCKZ"). Movie is first. PQ/AQ second. Price third. That's it, really.

When I love a movie, though, price is no aspect at all. PQ/AQ becomes a bonus,

Replay value is important, too.

Sky_Captain · 06-15-2008, 06:40 PM

If I don't like the movie, there's no point no matter how good it looks.

JJ · 06-15-2008, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sky_Captain

If I don't like the movie, there's no point no matter how good it looks.

Yea, he got it. Sky Captain here is the only...hmm, how should I put this?

'Strongly Opinionated to the Point of Fierce Verbal Debate' person who I seem to agree with. On his viewpoints. Everyone else needs to be berated mercilessly.

Barnum · 06-15-2008, 06:46 PM

The movie or game has to be good. I don't care if it is the best looking or sounding disk on the market if the movie or game stinks I will not buy it.

Blu-ray Fanatic · 06-15-2008, 08:10 PM

The only way I'll buy any game/movie on BD is it has to possess a good plot/gameplay, picture/audio quality, and price.

jean6825 · 06-15-2008, 08:20 PM

I voted for the movie itself .. being a student doenst let me buy every single new Blu-Ray so i buy the ones i really really like for now .. and waiting for sale also hehe

View Poll Results: What is the "x" factor that makes buy some BD in particular?
The Movie Itself (Plot, Story)	103	72.54%
The Cast (i.e. If your fav actor appears on the movie)	0	0%
Production Values (Direction, Cinematography, Art Design, CGI effects, etc.)	2	1.41%
Picture Quality	14	9.86%
Audio Quality	5	3.52%
Standard Extras (Audiocommentaties, Featurettes, Bloopers, Making of, Docus)	2	1.41%
Hi-Def Extras: PiP commentaries, BD-Live interactivities, Java based features)	0	0%
Price	10	7.04%
Popularity of the Movie	0	0%
Something Else (please type it)	6	4.23%
Voters: 142. You may not vote on this poll

06-15-2008, 11:28 AM	#1
Octavio Contributor Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:2389 DVD collection:3	What is the most important factor for u when buying a Blu-ray? So, what is the most important factor that makes you spend part of your month salary on BD's For me it's the story; if it's compelling I'd buy it. Last edited by Octavio; 06-15-2008 at 11:36 AM.

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06-15-2008, 01:25 PM	#2
jesseunvoas Member Member since:May 2008	for me it's picture and sound other wise i just burn it onto dual layer dvd

06-15-2008, 01:41 PM	#3
Graytwhyte Active Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:IL 4K collection:169 Blu-ray collection:723 Trading Score:3	For me, I would say the movie itself is the most important because it has to be something I'll watch repeatedly. In a close second is Audio quality, and then picture. There are movies that excel in PQ/AQ that have made me want to buy them, but I ultimately didn't because I realized that I probably wouldn't watch them often enough to warrant a buy. Thanks

06-15-2008, 02:35 PM	#4
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	The movie itself. If I don't like the movie, I'm not buying just because it has great PQ/AQ.

06-15-2008, 02:39 PM	#6
inuyashalover21 Active Member Member since:May 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	I chose "the movie itself". It could be a total crapfest with the best graphics and pq/aq and I still wont buy it.

06-15-2008, 02:46 PM	#7
Intamin Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Houston Home Theater Gallery:38 Blu-ray collection:318	I chose the movie itself option, but if the movie is weak but has a good soundtrack I'll still buy it. I used to not really care about audio and focused more on pq but having surround changed my view entirely. Good audio enhances the movie so much more than good picture imho.

06-15-2008, 04:54 PM	#8
ZackL Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Ontario, Canada	Rewatchability.

06-15-2008, 05:00 PM	#9
Old Geezer Special Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Missouri Home Theater Gallery:9 4K collection:459 Blu-ray collection:2643 DVD collection:137	Got to be the movie itself. Case in point; Daniel Day-Lewis is one of my favorite actors and "The Last of the Mohicans" is one of my favorite movies. When/if it comes out on Blu-ray I will buy it first chance. On the other hand "There Will Be Blood" was overly long and windy in my opinion. I haven't bought it yet and probably won't unless I find it in a bargin bin sale somewhere.

06-15-2008, 05:38 PM	#10
ThePhantomOak Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Reno, NEVADA. "Battle Born"	Price. EVery time. I cant afford them unless I find good deals. Even then I only buy off a list I have.

06-15-2008, 05:41 PM	#11
Bluffa New Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Australia Down Under	Picture is the factor for me. This is why I buy any HD to see the lovely resolution. If I wanted it just for the movie itself and the Blu ray has a 1 or 2 star transfer I would just buy the DVD second hand.

06-15-2008, 05:50 PM	#12
Rojas Active Member Member since:Apr 2008 Blu-ray reviews:9	Of course the movie itself would be first. Then i look at PQ on the Bluray if it's close to the DVD version and the DVD is cheaper then i get the DVD. But if the Bluray version has an awesome picture i'll pay a little extra for it.

06-15-2008, 06:08 PM	#13
Good Intentions Active Member Member since:May 2008	Replay value and PQ. I'm not buying a BD that I will only watch once, even if I can get it on sale. If I haven't seen the movie in theaters, I usually rent it first to make sure I will want to rewatch it. I only have 3 blind buys in my collection, and I am quite happy with them (Blade Runner, Chronicles of Narnia, and Enchanted).

06-15-2008, 06:15 PM	#14
Variable Special Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Northern New Jersey Blu-ray collection:12	wow I honestly thought picture quality would have a big lead here. surprised most people feel the way I do! not that it's a unique opinion, I just didn't thnk it would be the most popular around here.

06-15-2008, 06:31 PM	#15
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 will ONLY buy a movie if I know I like the story or will like the story - so I love reading reviews on this site and word of mouth from sensical users who defend their statements (not incompetent fools who shout on the forums, saying, "so and so SUCKZ"). Movie is first. PQ/AQ second. Price third. That's it, really. When I love a movie, though, price is no aspect at all. PQ/AQ becomes a bonus, Replay value is important, too.

06-15-2008, 06:40 PM	#16
Sky_Captain Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:17	If I don't like the movie, there's no point no matter how good it looks.

06-15-2008, 06:46 PM	#18
Barnum Senior Member Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:3	The movie or game has to be good. I don't care if it is the best looking or sounding disk on the market if the movie or game stinks I will not buy it.

06-15-2008, 08:10 PM	#19
Blu-ray Fanatic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:San Antonio Blu-ray reviews:1	The only way I'll buy any game/movie on BD is it has to possess a good plot/gameplay, picture/audio quality, and price.

06-15-2008, 08:20 PM	#20
jean6825 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Montreal , Canada Blu-ray collection:897 DVD collection:333 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:4	I voted for the movie itself .. being a student doenst let me buy every single new Blu-Ray so i buy the ones i really really like for now .. and waiting for sale also hehe

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