good Blu-rays for older audience. - Blu-ray Forum

Lamlot · 03-31-2009, 07:39 AM

Last week my grandparents got a new 32" Vizzio TV 1080p i think from what they told me. They also got a Blu-ray player to go with it.
What i would like to do is find them some blu-rays of movies for a older audience. They generally dont like most action movies as they are too violent. They do enjoy many documentaries. I will get them planet earth, as that is a good movie for anyone. So maybe just some suggestion of older movies and such. Any help would be great!

Smrtalec33 · 03-31-2009, 07:49 AM

Hard to give too much advice without knowing much about what kind of movies they actually like, but...

It's not cheap, but "Casablanca" is out on blu. "How The West Was Won" gets a ton of acclaim for its picture quality. "The Searchers" is a Western, so dunno on how the violence level would be received, but it's a John Wayne movie and very well regarded.

The only doc's I have on blu are Planet Earth and Baraka.

STARSCREAM · 03-31-2009, 07:53 AM

That's really cool your grandparents are up to speed on technology like that, thumbs way up for them!

. I'd go with some John Wayne movies and Band Of Brothers.

Smrtalec33 · 03-31-2009, 07:54 AM

Band of Brothers is great, granted, but probably not something I'd recommend to someone who doesn't want to see violence.

"The Third Man" and "400 Blows" are 2 phenomenal movies from the 50's on BD.

Lepidopterous · 03-31-2009, 07:54 AM

The Pink Panther (1967) is always a good one.
The Fall is a fantastic one as well.
Doubt (next week) is brilliant
Space Cowboys
Unforgiven (a bit of violence in this one though)
Ghost
Mamma Mia, Chicago, or Hairspray (musicals)
Young Frankenstein
Gandhi
Frost/Nixon is released next month
Gran Torino is released in June

and of course, Grumpy Old Men

Hope that helps

EDIT: I misread and thought you said they don't like documentaries. In that case: I can vouch for Galapagos, Relentless Enemies, and March of the Penguins as wonderful documentaries. I want to check out Kingdom of the Blue Whale as well because they're just fascinating.

bongzilla · 03-31-2009, 08:03 AM

Echo bridge Entertainment, have some of the Hallmark movies under their brand,
and places like Frys have these titles sometimes for cheap$$.
https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=1032

mikryan29 · 03-31-2009, 08:49 AM

well i know they don't like violence but when Schindler's list ever comes out that is a classic , baraka for doc's and of course good choice with planet earth which i love on blu ray , band of brothers i just got used for 30 bucks and is sooo far my best purchase so far - wow is that show awesome , there is a new shark doc coming out called shark mountain which i saw on dvd already and is great , hope this helps a little - oh and wizard of oz is coming!!

Danger Boy · 03-31-2009, 09:55 AM

I suggest Brokeback Mountain

sorry that was to easy.

August Rush is a very good all ages movie.

So is Billy Elliot

Small indie movie called Mozart and the Whale

another indie movie called Smoke Signals

these are some of my favorite movies I can watch over and over again. no bad language, no overt sexual scenes.. just good little known films.

*opps! just realized with the exception of August Rush, none of the other ones I suggested have made it to BD. but fine films on SD DVD none the less.

alphadec · 03-31-2009, 09:59 AM

yes good point even we who are not "old" like to see good quality bd movies but those are not easy to find.

I am waiting for good movies but too much "direct to dvd/bd"

dandeeswish · 03-31-2009, 10:02 AM

Casablanca!

crazyBLUE · 03-31-2009, 10:15 AM

THE BUCKIT LIST
CAST AWAY
WILD HOGS
OCEANS 11 ~ 12 ~ 13
NATIONAL TREASURES
WHEN WE LEFT EARTH
PALE RIDER

MY 2cents ~

lucv13 · 03-31-2009, 10:18 AM

And don't forget The Changeling - they will like that

andyman1970 · 03-31-2009, 11:03 AM

The Pink Panther (1964)
Casablanca
South Pacific
The Princess Bride
Million Dollar Baby
Friday Night Lights
The Bucket List
The Phantom of the Opera
Young Frankenstein
WALL-E or any Disney movie
L.A. Confidential (some violence, but not to much)

jsteinhauer · 03-31-2009, 11:53 AM

Just cuz they're old doesn't mean they want to see old movies. There are plenty of recent releases that are suitable for general adult audiences who don't like gratuitous violence, gore, profanity or nudity.

Why wouldn't they like POTC, Iron Man, 3:10 to Yuma, Youth without Youth, King Kong, The Express, Leatherheads, Master and Commander (a bit older), I am Legend, etc.

If they like classical music, there are plenty of those, as well.

Porkchop Express · 03-31-2009, 12:05 PM

Pixar movies usually work for all age goups I've noticed. Granted, you probably don't want to show an animated movie.

Pirate King · 03-31-2009, 12:16 PM

I too am a grandfather, but my oldest grandchild is 13, so I am guessing that your grandparents are a little older than my age of 60. (actually I will be 60 in May). I do not like movies with a lot of blood and gore, like the Saw films. Perhaps this is the kind of "Violence" that they do not like. They may be associating gore with violence. If that is the case, most all of the above mentioned films would be fine. Also, The Longest Day, An American in Paris, South Pacific, and Gigi. Also, The Robe. And do not forget Disney. I am a big fan and always will be. So grab Sleeping Beauty and Pinocchio, and tell your grandpa to keep the volume down.

Beta Man · 03-31-2009, 12:43 PM

How "OLD" are we talking? Your grandparents are likely younger or around the same age as my parents...... and they like stuff like "Miracle" "We Are Marshall" in addition to stuff like "Battle of Britain" and "The Dirty Dozen"

My mother also likes Chick-Flicks.... so I guess they never grow out of those

(as long as they aren't too racey........)

My parents are 73 and 76......

EDIT:.... I'm 30..... my parents were some wild old folks

Suntory_Times · 03-31-2009, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Porkchop Express

Pixar movies usually work for all age goups I've noticed. Granted, you probably don't want to show an animated movie.

If you get Wall E or Ratatouille you'll have a movie(s) that both shows of the benifits of blu ray and are unbelieably good as well.

Lord_Lemon · 03-31-2009, 01:25 PM

The National Treasure movies
The Flight of the Phoenix

DetroitSportsFan · 03-31-2009, 02:07 PM

Grumpy Old Men is coming soon.

03-31-2009, 07:39 AM	#1
Lamlot Member Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:129	good Blu-rays for older audience. Last week my grandparents got a new 32" Vizzio TV 1080p i think from what they told me. They also got a Blu-ray player to go with it. What i would like to do is find them some blu-rays of movies for a older audience. They generally dont like most action movies as they are too violent. They do enjoy many documentaries. I will get them planet earth, as that is a good movie for anyone. So maybe just some suggestion of older movies and such. Any help would be great!

03-31-2009, 07:54 AM	#5
Lepidopterous Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:DjMethod was here Blu-ray collection:696 Trading Score:2	The Pink Panther (1967) is always a good one. The Fall is a fantastic one as well. Doubt (next week) is brilliant Space Cowboys Unforgiven (a bit of violence in this one though) Ghost Mamma Mia, Chicago, or Hairspray (musicals) Young Frankenstein Gandhi Frost/Nixon is released next month Gran Torino is released in June and of course, Grumpy Old Men Hope that helps EDIT: I misread and thought you said they don't like documentaries. In that case: I can vouch for Galapagos, Relentless Enemies, and March of the Penguins as wonderful documentaries. I want to check out Kingdom of the Blue Whale as well because they're just fascinating. Last edited by Lepidopterous; 03-31-2009 at 08:02 AM.

03-31-2009, 08:49 AM	#7
mikryan29 Junior Member Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Manchester,NH Blu-ray collection:71 Blu-ray reviews:16	hmmm well i know they don't like violence but when Schindler's list ever comes out that is a classic , baraka for doc's and of course good choice with planet earth which i love on blu ray , band of brothers i just got used for 30 bucks and is sooo far my best purchase so far - wow is that show awesome , there is a new shark doc coming out called shark mountain which i saw on dvd already and is great , hope this helps a little - oh and wizard of oz is coming!!

03-31-2009, 09:55 AM	#8
Danger Boy Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Washington State Blu-ray collection:13 Blu-ray reviews:1	I suggest Brokeback Mountain sorry that was to easy. August Rush is a very good all ages movie. So is Billy Elliot Small indie movie called Mozart and the Whale another indie movie called Smoke Signals these are some of my favorite movies I can watch over and over again. no bad language, no overt sexual scenes.. just good little known films. opps! just realized with the exception of August Rush, none of the other ones I suggested have made it to BD. but fine films on SD DVD none the less. Last edited by Danger Boy; 03-31-2009 at 10:06 AM.*

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03-31-2009, 07:49 AM	#2
Smrtalec33 Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:103	Hard to give too much advice without knowing much about what kind of movies they actually like, but... It's not cheap, but "Casablanca" is out on blu. "How The West Was Won" gets a ton of acclaim for its picture quality. "The Searchers" is a Western, so dunno on how the violence level would be received, but it's a John Wayne movie and very well regarded. The only doc's I have on blu are Planet Earth and Baraka.

03-31-2009, 07:53 AM	#3
STARSCREAM Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Dagobah Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:67	That's really cool your grandparents are up to speed on technology like that, thumbs way up for them! . I'd go with some John Wayne movies and Band Of Brothers.

03-31-2009, 08:03 AM	#6
bongzilla Active Member Member since:Jan 2009	Echo bridge Entertainment, have some of the Hallmark movies under their brand, and places like Frys have these titles sometimes for cheap$$. https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/movies.php?id=1032

03-31-2009, 09:59 AM	#9
alphadec Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Norway Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:672 DVD collection:23 Prime collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:44	yes good point even we who are not "old" like to see good quality bd movies but those are not easy to find. I am waiting for good movies but too much "direct to dvd/bd"

03-31-2009, 10:02 AM	#10
dandeeswish Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Tatooine Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:46	Casablanca!

03-31-2009, 10:15 AM	#11
crazyBLUE Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Pacific Northwest Home Theater Gallery:89 Blu-ray collection:479 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 38 Trading Score:30	THE BUCKIT LIST CAST AWAY WILD HOGS OCEANS 11 ~ 12 ~ 13 NATIONAL TREASURES WHEN WE LEFT EARTH PALE RIDER MY 2cents ~

03-31-2009, 10:18 AM	#12
lucv13 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Gatineau QC Canada DVD collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:12	And don't forget The Changeling - they will like that

03-31-2009, 11:03 AM	#13
andyman1970 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Birmingham, Alabama, USA DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews: 45 Trading Score:7	The Pink Panther (1964) Casablanca South Pacific The Princess Bride Million Dollar Baby Friday Night Lights The Bucket List The Phantom of the Opera Young Frankenstein WALL-E or any Disney movie L.A. Confidential (some violence, but not to much)

03-31-2009, 11:53 AM	#14
jsteinhauer Gaming Moderator Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray reviews:120 Trading Score:66	Just cuz they're old doesn't mean they want to see old movies. There are plenty of recent releases that are suitable for general adult audiences who don't like gratuitous violence, gore, profanity or nudity. Why wouldn't they like POTC, Iron Man, 3:10 to Yuma, Youth without Youth, King Kong, The Express, Leatherheads, Master and Commander (a bit older), I am Legend, etc. If they like classical music, there are plenty of those, as well.

03-31-2009, 12:05 PM	#15
Porkchop Express Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Detroit,MI Blu-ray collection:261 Blu-ray reviews:4	Pixar movies usually work for all age goups I've noticed. Granted, you probably don't want to show an animated movie.

03-31-2009, 12:16 PM	#16
Pirate King Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Texas Home Theater Gallery:25 Blu-ray collection:1851 Blu-ray reviews: 4	I too am a grandfather, but my oldest grandchild is 13, so I am guessing that your grandparents are a little older than my age of 60. (actually I will be 60 in May). I do not like movies with a lot of blood and gore, like the Saw films. Perhaps this is the kind of "Violence" that they do not like. They may be associating gore with violence. If that is the case, most all of the above mentioned films would be fine. Also, The Longest Day, An American in Paris, South Pacific, and Gigi. Also, The Robe. And do not forget Disney. I am a big fan and always will be. So grab Sleeping Beauty and Pinocchio, and tell your grandpa to keep the volume down.

03-31-2009, 12:43 PM	#17
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	How "OLD" are we talking? Your grandparents are likely younger or around the same age as my parents...... and they like stuff like "Miracle" "We Are Marshall" in addition to stuff like "Battle of Britain" and "The Dirty Dozen" My mother also likes Chick-Flicks.... so I guess they never grow out of those (as long as they aren't too racey........) My parents are 73 and 76...... EDIT:.... I'm 30..... my parents were some wild old folks

03-31-2009, 01:25 PM	#19
Lord_Lemon Active Member Member since:Mar 2009 Blu-ray reviews:1	The National Treasure movies The Flight of the Phoenix

03-31-2009, 02:07 PM	#20
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