First movie purchase? - Blu-ray Forum

acritzer · 12-27-2008, 02:25 PM

Clearly this is going to be based on individual opinions, but I'm wondering what you might suggest for my first 2-3 blu ray movies? Looking for something that will help make it clear to my wife that this was a good idea. Good special effects, but not complete action/sci-fi (not my wife's first choice for movie night).

Off the top of my head I was thinking Casino Royale and possibly Batman Begins. TDK would be nice too, but I'd rather not pay the premium price (and we just rented it a week ago).

Thanks!

P@t_Mtl · 12-27-2008, 02:30 PM

Wall-E
Dark Knight

Red Hood · 12-27-2008, 02:30 PM

the fall
pans labyrinth

Dynamo of Eternia · 12-27-2008, 02:40 PM

The Pirates of the Caribbean movies have excellent Picture Quality. That might be a good place to start a collection. They aren't Sci-Fi movies, and while there is a lot of action, there's a lot of other things going on that your wife may enjoy. This might be a good place to start.

Kynch · 12-27-2008, 04:01 PM

Commando
Total Recall
Terminator 2
Eraser

hoju3508 · 12-27-2008, 09:58 PM

If it's to convince the wife, how about Mamma Mia!.

pacificvibes · 12-27-2008, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by hoju3508

If it's to convince the wife, how about Mamma Mia!.

And Sex and the City

That would win her over, I hope

sonnyworld85 · 12-27-2008, 10:09 PM

The first blu-ray movie I bought was Warren Beatty's 'Reds'.

JJ · 12-27-2008, 10:13 PM

My first buy was Casino Royale, 15 months ago - great film to pick up as your first!

DrrnHarr · 12-27-2008, 10:15 PM

Since this is to impress your wife I would suggest "Mamma Mia" or "Sex and the City"

Another suggestion would be "The Holiday"

KingBing · 12-27-2008, 10:18 PM

If you have a couple of bucks to spend i'll recommend planet earth..That will definitely put her on board with blu!!

Blu Jacket · 12-27-2008, 10:25 PM

My choices would be:

The Rock
All 3 Pirates of the Caribbean movies
Iron Man
Transformers

dvd_mazter · 12-27-2008, 10:31 PM

The Dark Knight
Wall-e
Transformers
Iron Man
Casino Royale

Twankies08 · 12-27-2008, 11:22 PM

Sunshine

The Dark Knight
Iron Man
Transformers
Seven Years In Tibet

Tyrant2049 · 12-27-2008, 11:28 PM

My first BD even before I owned the PS3 was Planet Earth. The PQ is amazing and it is very interesting.

I got the BBC version. Its a tad bit more expensive then other BDs but totally worth every penny.

MCT · 12-27-2008, 11:30 PM

Iron Man, Wall-E, or Sin City (only available in Canada but it'll work on US players since its region free.) All have AWESOME PQ, especially Sin City. That shit looked absolutely gorgeous. I thought Wall-E was the apex of PQ for BD, but Sin City snatched the crown right off its head.

Siri · 12-28-2008, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MCT

Iron Man, Wall-E, or Sin City (only available in Canada but it'll work on US players since its region free.) All have AWESOME PQ, especially Sin City. That shit looked absolutely gorgeous. I thought Wall-E was the apex of PQ for BD, but Sin City snatched the crown right off its head.

If that is how you would like to word it, then OK. Lol...

First choice, Planet Earth, Ratatouille, Any Pirates of the Caribbean movies, Transformers, The Dark Knight, Cars, basically any Pixar/Disney movie is a safe bet, providing you like those types of movies of course

mr.hidef · 12-28-2008, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acritzer

Clearly this is going to be based on individual opinions, but I'm wondering what you might suggest for my first 2-3 blu ray movies? Looking for something that will help make it clear to my wife that this was a good idea. Good special effects, but not complete action/sci-fi (not my wife's first choice for movie night).

Off the top of my head I was thinking Casino Royale and possibly Batman Begins. TDK would be nice too, but I'd rather not pay the premium price (and we just rented it a week ago).

Thanks!

"Good special effects, but not complete action/sci-fi (not my wife's first choice for movie night)."

you are already off on the wrong track immediately. You do realize what you just said right?........Batman Begins?,Casino royale?

Sometimes you have to spend a little more to prove to the wife your investment was valid........

Personally I would buy these.....

The Wild (animated)

The Dark Knight

both are georgeous on Blu-ray. You do have a 1080p T.V. right?

MAJOR HINT: Show her the Wild FIRST!

mr.hidef · 12-28-2008, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by dvd_mazter

The Dark Knight
Wall-e
Transformers
Iron Man
Casino Royale

Wow impressive list........These are sure to impress the "wife" on movie night...............

You single?............hee hee j/k

Blu Titan · 12-28-2008, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

My first buy was Casino Royale, 15 months ago - great film to pick up as your first!

An excellent choice Casino Royale should be first. I also recommend Apocalypto.

12-27-2008, 02:25 PM	#1
acritzer Expert Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Cincinnati, OH Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:32 Trading Score:1	First movie purchase? Clearly this is going to be based on individual opinions, but I'm wondering what you might suggest for my first 2-3 blu ray movies? Looking for something that will help make it clear to my wife that this was a good idea. Good special effects, but not complete action/sci-fi (not my wife's first choice for movie night). Off the top of my head I was thinking Casino Royale and possibly Batman Begins. TDK would be nice too, but I'd rather not pay the premium price (and we just rented it a week ago). Thanks!

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12-27-2008, 02:40 PM	#4
Dynamo of Eternia Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 4K collection:335 Blu-ray collection:1857 DVD collection:1573 Trading Score:3	The Pirates of the Caribbean movies have excellent Picture Quality. That might be a good place to start a collection. They aren't Sci-Fi movies, and while there is a lot of action, there's a lot of other things going on that your wife may enjoy. This might be a good place to start.

12-27-2008, 04:01 PM	#5
Kynch Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:UK Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:60	Commando Total Recall Terminator 2 Eraser

12-27-2008, 09:58 PM	#6
hoju3508 Senior Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Austin, TX Blu-ray collection:109	If it's to convince the wife, how about Mamma Mia!.

12-27-2008, 10:09 PM	#8
sonnyworld85 Senior Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Canada Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:25 Blu-ray reviews:7	The first blu-ray movie I bought was Warren Beatty's 'Reds'.

12-27-2008, 10:13 PM	#9
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 first buy was Casino Royale, 15 months ago - great film to pick up as your first!

12-27-2008, 10:15 PM	#10
DrrnHarr Power Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Wisconsin 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:818 DVD collection:352 MA collection:2122 Digital collection:6033 iTunes collection:6958 Prime collection:282 Blu-ray reviews: 13 Trading Score:3	Since this is to impress your wife I would suggest "Mamma Mia" or "Sex and the City" Another suggestion would be "The Holiday"

12-27-2008, 10:18 PM	#11
KingBing Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Boston, MA PSN: KingBing Blu-ray collection:224 Blu-ray reviews:20	If you have a couple of bucks to spend i'll recommend planet earth..That will definitely put her on board with blu!!

12-27-2008, 10:25 PM	#12
Blu Jacket Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Ohio Blu-ray collection:44	My choices would be: The Rock All 3 Pirates of the Caribbean movies Iron Man Transformers

12-27-2008, 10:31 PM	#13
dvd_mazter Power Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Winnipeg, Manitoba Home Theater Gallery:9 4K collection:10 Blu-ray collection:740 Blu-ray reviews: 146	The Dark Knight Wall-e Transformers Iron Man Casino Royale

12-27-2008, 11:22 PM	#14
Twankies08 Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Panama City, Florida Blu-ray collection:168 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:18	Sunshine The Dark Knight Iron Man Transformers Seven Years In Tibet

12-27-2008, 11:28 PM	#15
Tyrant2049 Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Denver, CO Blu-ray collection:54	My first BD even before I owned the PS3 was Planet Earth. The PQ is amazing and it is very interesting. I got the BBC version. Its a tad bit more expensive then other BDs but totally worth every penny.

12-27-2008, 11:30 PM	#16
MCT Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:499 Blu-ray reviews: 8 Trading Score:1	Iron Man, Wall-E, or Sin City (only available in Canada but it'll work on US players since its region free.) All have AWESOME PQ, especially Sin City. That shit looked absolutely gorgeous. I thought Wall-E was the apex of PQ for BD, but Sin City snatched the crown right off its head.

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