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aperture773643 · 09-25-2008, 12:05 AM

Hey guys. We're upgrading to a HD projector soon, and already having a PS3, blu ray will be vital to our entertainment. I've been around enough forums to know that threads like these may be all to common, so if its an issue tell me, and I'll remove it.

Heres my question:

Whats the five best Blu Ray releases? (Other than transformers, I hate that movie).

I understand opinions come into play, but I'm generally open to watch any movie.

Thanks guys!

Valore · 09-25-2008, 12:05 AM

In 6 days you will have IRON MAN

master_8ball · 09-25-2008, 12:06 AM

I Robot for PQ

aperture773643 · 09-25-2008, 12:06 AM

Yeah, I was planning on picking that up. Incredible Hulk as well, because thats around the time we'll have the projector. I just want to get a nice set of blu ray movies before we get the projecotr.

Valore · 09-25-2008, 12:07 AM

The Plant earth Box Set is pretty phenomenal

aperture773643 · 09-25-2008, 12:08 AM

Yeah, I was hoping Children of Men would be out on Blu Ray, but its not.

LORDs_angellos · 09-25-2008, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Valore

The Plant earth Box Set is pretty phenomenal

+1

That's an amazingly beautiful documentary. Definitely demo material in many places.

Also, pretty much anything from Disney will look amazing.

Valore · 09-25-2008, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by LORDs_angellos

+1

That's an amazing beautiful documentary. Definitely demo material in manyplaces.

At my local sam's club it is demoed on all the display Hi-Def's

aperture773643 · 09-25-2008, 12:11 AM

One question about Blu Ray and what not:

The projector we are looking at is a 720p projector. I'm fairly certain I have heard that we can still use blu ray on it, but will I still be able to enjoy the HD experience? Or do I need to go all out on 1080p?

Valore · 09-25-2008, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by aperture773643

One question about Blu Ray and what not:

The projector we are looking at is a 720p projector. I'm fairly certain I have heard that we can still use blu ray on it, but will I still be able to enjoy the HD experience? Or do I need to go all out on 1080p?

You can enjoy some of the aspects blu ray offers at 720p however to enjoy the maximum potential that blu ray has to offer.....go 1080p. 1080p resolution--which equates to 1,920x1,080 pixels--is the current Holy Grail of HDTV resolution.

aperture773643 · 09-25-2008, 12:15 AM

Thanks for all the help guys. Usually an enthusiast board is full of elitist that would have snickered that we're going 720 instead of 1080. Thanks alot!

Valore · 09-25-2008, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by aperture773643

Thanks for all the help guys. Usually an enthusiast board is full of elitist that would have snickered that we're going 720 instead of 1080. Thanks alot!

Transfering into the Hi-Def generation takes time, knowledge, and most of all money. This stuff isn't cheap. I would tell you to go 1080 but you also have to go with what you can afford. Don't be afraid to ask questions and most of all DO NOT be afraid to use the search function if there is something you need answered. The search is your friend!

deadhatetheliving · 09-25-2008, 12:24 AM

Get The Thing. Can't go wrong with John Carpernter and Kurt Russell

owa · 09-25-2008, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by aperture773643

Yeah, I was hoping Children of Men would be out on Blu Ray, but its not.

Not ideal but the blu-ray import of this is region-free so it's a possibility if you don't mind importing the movie. It doesn't have lossless audio though. I think I got mine from Xploited Cinema (resides in the US) but it was expensive. They are no longer restocking them so if you wanted to give that a try, might be better to do it sooner rather than later. Oh, one other thing. Frequently, you can't access the special features on imports.

Currently: $41.95

http://xploitedcinema.com/catalog/ch...31daebcb3d3c0b

Crim122 · 09-25-2008, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Valore

The Plant earth Box Set is pretty phenomenal

I heard it does not have the behind the scenes on it, is that true?

Valore · 09-25-2008, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Crim122

I heard it does not have the behind the scenes on it, is that true?

You would be correct. The standard-def DVD edition of 'Planet Earth' includes ten minutes of behind-the-scenes footage for each of the eleven episodes, plus 110 minutes worth of bonus material entitled 'Planet Earth – The Future,'. For whatever reason, none of this content is carried over to the high-def editions.

KingBing · 09-25-2008, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Crim122

I heard it does not have the behind the scenes on it, is that true?

I still think its worth it though

Crim122 · 09-25-2008, 12:50 AM

well I saw it used for 25 bucks the other day and really almost got it, but I want to get rid of my dvd set first.

aperture773643 · 09-25-2008, 01:20 AM

Yeah, thanks again guys. I figured using search would have been preferred for you guys, but I wanted a more personal response.

I'm thinking Batman begins would be my first Blu Ray. Anyone suggest that?

jceperley · 09-25-2008, 01:26 AM

Well, Transformers is probably the best out there, but you said you didn't like it, so the five in my collection that are probably the best quality have to be:

- Nightmare Before Christmas
- Blade Runner
- Casino Royale
- Pixar Short Films
- Speed Racer (only if you either don't have a big sound system or don't care about lossless audio)

09-25-2008, 12:05 AM	#1
aperture773643 Junior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:50	Blu Ray Noobie. Reccommend some. Hey guys. We're upgrading to a HD projector soon, and already having a PS3, blu ray will be vital to our entertainment. I've been around enough forums to know that threads like these may be all to common, so if its an issue tell me, and I'll remove it. Heres my question: Whats the five best Blu Ray releases? (Other than transformers, I hate that movie). I understand opinions come into play, but I'm generally open to watch any movie. Thanks guys!

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09-25-2008, 12:05 AM	#2
Valore Power Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Somewhere between here and there Blu-ray collection:148 DVD collection:84 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:1	In 6 days you will have IRON MAN

09-25-2008, 12:06 AM	#3
master_8ball Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:675 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:2	I Robot for PQ

09-25-2008, 12:07 AM	#5
Valore Power Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Somewhere between here and there Blu-ray collection:148 DVD collection:84 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:1	The Plant earth Box Set is pretty phenomenal

09-25-2008, 12:08 AM	#6
aperture773643 Junior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:50	Yeah, I was hoping Children of Men would be out on Blu Ray, but its not.

09-25-2008, 12:11 AM	#9
aperture773643 Junior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:50	One question about Blu Ray and what not: The projector we are looking at is a 720p projector. I'm fairly certain I have heard that we can still use blu ray on it, but will I still be able to enjoy the HD experience? Or do I need to go all out on 1080p?

09-25-2008, 12:15 AM	#11
aperture773643 Junior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:50	Thanks for all the help guys. Usually an enthusiast board is full of elitist that would have snickered that we're going 720 instead of 1080. Thanks alot!

09-25-2008, 12:24 AM	#13
deadhatetheliving Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Virginia Beach, VA Home Theater Gallery:51 4K collection:812 Blu-ray collection:2694 DVD collection:90 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:7	Get The Thing. Can't go wrong with John Carpernter and Kurt Russell

09-25-2008, 12:50 AM	#18
Crim122 Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Charlotte, NC Blu-ray collection:27 Blu-ray reviews:1	well I saw it used for 25 bucks the other day and really almost got it, but I want to get rid of my dvd set first.

09-25-2008, 01:20 AM	#19
aperture773643 Junior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:50	Yeah, thanks again guys. I figured using search would have been preferred for you guys, but I wanted a more personal response. I'm thinking Batman begins would be my first Blu Ray. Anyone suggest that?

09-25-2008, 01:26 AM	#20
jceperley Expert Member Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:vancouver, bc 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- iTunes collection:-	Well, Transformers is probably the best out there, but you said you didn't like it, so the five in my collection that are probably the best quality have to be: - Nightmare Before Christmas - Blade Runner - Casino Royale - Pixar Short Films - Speed Racer (only if you either don't have a big sound system or don't care about lossless audio)

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