Need Some Opinions From A Couple Blu-ray Collectors.... - Blu-ray Forum

jdub101 · 06-14-2008, 04:56 AM

I Want to buy these movies on blu ray, havent heard or seen much about these movies from any one. If any one owns any of these Blu Rays, Could you give your opinion if they are worth purchasing... Thank you..

The Warriors
Bonnie and Clyde
The Lives of Others
Letters from Iwo Jima
Good Night, and Good Luck
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Pan's Labyrinth
The Wild Bunch
A Christmas Story
The Queen
Unforgiven
Million Dollar Baby
The Searchers

HD 335 · 06-14-2008, 05:11 AM

I've watched Letters from Iwo Jima, Pan's Labyrinth and Bonnie and Clyde. I ended up selling off B&C but all three have excellent picture quality. I also own The Lives of Others but haven't opened it yet to watch. I thought Black Book was a good film and it also has excellent picture quality.

Bobby Henderson · 06-14-2008, 05:30 AM

I rented Letters from Iwo Jima. It's a good movie, but it wasn't something I wanted to see multiple times so that's why I merely rented it. The image and audio quality is very good, but not top tier. Definitely much better than DVD.

Most dedicated film fans have seen The Searchers. The image quality on the Blu-ray is pretty outstanding considering the movie is over 50 years old. Having been filmed in 8-perf 35mm VistaVision definitely helped.

Memnoch · 06-14-2008, 05:40 AM

Pan's looked and sounded great. So did The Queen.

PS3Player · 06-14-2008, 05:45 AM

I'll sell you a copy of The Queen. $15 shipped

MOONPHASE · 06-14-2008, 05:48 AM

i believe there is going to be a remake of Christmas Story if im not mistaken so wait for that because the current version sucks and Million Dollar Baby is a good movie but the Blu-Ray needs an upgrade

DeeEmEcks · 06-14-2008, 06:25 AM

Good Night and Good Luck looks very nice for a b&w picture, and Unforgiven is a beautiful transfer from an older movie.

Whytewash · 06-14-2008, 09:05 AM

unforgiven is one of the nicest transfers i've seen considering the age of the film. it is a must own IMO

Shanester · 06-14-2008, 09:46 AM

The Wild Bunch looks fantasic on Blu Ray. The 2:35OAR realy comes to life in high def and it's one of the best westerns of all time

I also own Letters & Bonnie & Clyde. They both look great as well. Letters has more of a grainy feel to it but that's the way Eastwood filmed it

Midnightsailor · 06-14-2008, 09:48 AM

Pan's Labyrinth and Bonnie & Clyde look awesome.

Leon Liew · 06-14-2008, 04:16 PM

[QUOTE=Shanester;955793]The Wild Bunch looks fantasic on Blu Ray. The 2:35OAR realy comes to life in high def and it's one of the best westerns of all time

I just bought and watched The Wild Bunch and I concur that it is just fantastic. I still have the LD & DVD the same Director's Cut version. This
movie inspired Director John Woo's love for slo mo death scenes in his movies.

Correct me if I am wrong but it introduced 'blood squirting' action for future
movies.

sockmodel7 · 06-14-2008, 04:20 PM

Highly recommend The Lives of Others. It's a truly unique film and the best foreign film win was wall deserved.

glenabus · 06-14-2008, 05:08 PM

Unforgiven is highly recomended. Probably Eastwood's best film, subject to argue. Great transfer to blu-ray and sounds awesome. Must buy title.

joebp415 · 06-14-2008, 11:01 PM

hi,i have the warriors,great movie and they did a great job with the picture,i give it 4.5 out of 5,if you already seen the movie and wanted to know how the pic was in blu-ray i highly recommend it

coachD · 06-15-2008, 02:43 AM

The Warriors -- Liked it alot.
Bonnie and Clyde -- Really liked it alot!
The Lives of Others
Letters from Iwo Jima
Good Night, and Good Luck
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Pan's Labyrinth
The Wild Bunch -- Really Really liked it alot!!
A Christmas Story
The Queen
Unforgiven -- Watched it once, sold it back to Hastings
Million Dollar Baby
The Searchers

Bluffa · 06-15-2008, 05:57 PM

The Warriors is a great flick, the transfer is also one of the nicest.

TENSE · 06-15-2008, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluffa

The Warriors is a great flick, the transfer is also one of the nicest.

you should purchase "BED ROOM FANASIESS 5" only on bluray..!!

AaronSCH · 06-15-2008, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdub101

I Want to buy these movies on blu ray, havent heard or seen much about these movies from any one. If any one owns any of these Blu Rays, Could you give your opinion if they are worth purchasing... Thank you..

The Warriors
Bonnie and Clyde
The Lives of Others
Letters from Iwo Jima
Good Night, and Good Luck
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Pan's Labyrinth
The Wild Bunch
A Christmas Story
The Queen
Unforgiven
Million Dollar Baby
The Searchers

I see no reason not to own each and everyone of them. But if I had to choose just a handful from that list, I would grab "The Searchers," "Bonnie and Clyde," and "The Lives of Others."

JJ · 06-15-2008, 07:37 PM

My two recommendations would be Pan's Labyrinth and Letters from Iwo Jima.

Gremal · 06-15-2008, 07:56 PM

Pan's Labyrinth, Letters from Iwo Jima and Unforgiven are must-have BDs. The picture and sound are good on each of them, but more importantly, the films themselves are magical. The others you mentioned pale in comparison. Run out and get these three TODAY.

06-14-2008, 04:56 AM	#1
jdub101 Banned Member since:Mar 2008 Blu-ray collection:141 Trading Score:2	Need Some Opinions From A Couple Blu-ray Collectors.... I Want to buy these movies on blu ray, havent heard or seen much about these movies from any one. If any one owns any of these Blu Rays, Could you give your opinion if they are worth purchasing... Thank you.. The Warriors Bonnie and Clyde The Lives of Others Letters from Iwo Jima Good Night, and Good Luck Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid Pan's Labyrinth The Wild Bunch A Christmas Story The Queen Unforgiven Million Dollar Baby The Searchers

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06-14-2008, 05:11 AM	#2
HD 335 Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Texas Home Theater Gallery:33 4K collection:408 Blu-ray collection:1269 DVD collection:16 iTunes collection:3 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:121	I've watched Letters from Iwo Jima, Pan's Labyrinth and Bonnie and Clyde. I ended up selling off B&C but all three have excellent picture quality. I also own The Lives of Others but haven't opened it yet to watch. I thought Black Book was a good film and it also has excellent picture quality.

06-14-2008, 05:30 AM	#3
Bobby Henderson Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Oklahoma Blu-ray collection:96 Blu-ray reviews: 12	I rented Letters from Iwo Jima. It's a good movie, but it wasn't something I wanted to see multiple times so that's why I merely rented it. The image and audio quality is very good, but not top tier. Definitely much better than DVD. Most dedicated film fans have seen The Searchers. The image quality on the Blu-ray is pretty outstanding considering the movie is over 50 years old. Having been filmed in 8-perf 35mm VistaVision definitely helped.

06-14-2008, 05:40 AM	#4
Memnoch Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Northern VA 4K collection:185 Blu-ray collection:185 Trading Score:1	Pan's looked and sounded great. So did The Queen.

06-14-2008, 05:45 AM	#5
PS3Player Banned Member since:Jun 2008	I'll sell you a copy of The Queen. $15 shipped

06-14-2008, 05:48 AM	#6
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	i believe there is going to be a remake of Christmas Story if im not mistaken so wait for that because the current version sucks and Million Dollar Baby is a good movie but the Blu-Ray needs an upgrade

06-14-2008, 06:25 AM	#7
DeeEmEcks Active Member Member since:Jun 2008 4K collection:868 Blu-ray collection:2706 DVD collection:107 Blu-ray reviews:1	Good Night and Good Luck looks very nice for a b&w picture, and Unforgiven is a beautiful transfer from an older movie.

06-14-2008, 09:05 AM	#8
Whytewash Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:'Couve, WA Blu-ray collection:60 Blu-ray reviews:1	unforgiven is one of the nicest transfers i've seen considering the age of the film. it is a must own IMO

06-14-2008, 09:46 AM	#9
Shanester Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Montreal 4K collection:596 Blu-ray collection:2027 Blu-ray reviews:442 Trading Score:8	The Wild Bunch looks fantasic on Blu Ray. The 2:35OAR realy comes to life in high def and it's one of the best westerns of all time I also own Letters & Bonnie & Clyde. They both look great as well. Letters has more of a grainy feel to it but that's the way Eastwood filmed it

06-14-2008, 09:48 AM	#10
Midnightsailor Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray collection:32 Blu-ray reviews:1	Pan's Labyrinth and Bonnie & Clyde look awesome.

06-14-2008, 04:16 PM	#11
Leon Liew Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Singapore	[QUOTE=Shanester;955793]The Wild Bunch looks fantasic on Blu Ray. The 2:35OAR realy comes to life in high def and it's one of the best westerns of all time I just bought and watched The Wild Bunch and I concur that it is just fantastic. I still have the LD & DVD the same Director's Cut version. This movie inspired Director John Woo's love for slo mo death scenes in his movies. Correct me if I am wrong but it introduced 'blood squirting' action for future movies.

06-14-2008, 04:20 PM	#12
sockmodel7 Active Member Member since:Apr 2008	Highly recommend The Lives of Others. It's a truly unique film and the best foreign film win was wall deserved.

06-14-2008, 05:08 PM	#13
glenabus Member Member since:Mar 2008 Blu-ray collection:42 Blu-ray reviews:3	Unforgiven is highly recomended. Probably Eastwood's best film, subject to argue. Great transfer to blu-ray and sounds awesome. Must buy title.

06-14-2008, 11:01 PM	#14
joebp415 Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:PHILADELPHIA,PA	hi,i have the warriors,great movie and they did a great job with the picture,i give it 4.5 out of 5,if you already seen the movie and wanted to know how the pic was in blu-ray i highly recommend it

06-15-2008, 02:43 AM	#15
coachD Special Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Lawton, Ok Blu-ray collection:413 Blu-ray reviews: 16	The Warriors -- Liked it alot. Bonnie and Clyde -- Really liked it alot! The Lives of Others Letters from Iwo Jima Good Night, and Good Luck Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid Pan's Labyrinth The Wild Bunch -- Really Really liked it alot!! A Christmas Story The Queen Unforgiven -- Watched it once, sold it back to Hastings Million Dollar Baby The Searchers

06-15-2008, 05:57 PM	#16
Bluffa New Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Australia Down Under	The Warriors is a great flick, the transfer is also one of the nicest.

06-15-2008, 07:37 PM	#19
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	My two recommendations would be Pan's Labyrinth and Letters from Iwo Jima.

06-15-2008, 07:56 PM	#20
Gremal Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Daddyland Home Theater Gallery:49 Blu-ray collection:184	Pan's Labyrinth, Letters from Iwo Jima and Unforgiven are must-have BDs. The picture and sound are good on each of them, but more importantly, the films themselves are magical. The others you mentioned pale in comparison. Run out and get these three TODAY.

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