Worth Upgrading These Films? - Blu-ray Forum

jcarugati · 06-10-2008, 01:30 PM

Hey,

I own The Prestige, Casino Royale, Troy, and The Rock on standard DVD and I was going to buy them all on Blu-ray, but I watched Casino and Troy SD on Blu-ray player and they looked quite amazing, but I can imagine the Blu-ray is better or not much better.

I want to know if any of these titles are worth upgrading, because if the Blu-ray player upconverts them nicely enough on SD, I won't put out the cash.

Thanks.

Giyomu · 06-10-2008, 01:32 PM

I'd go with Casino Royale, Rock and Troy director s cut

robertc88 · 06-10-2008, 02:10 PM

An easy decision for me as I owned each of those on SD DVD. Don't forget about the audio!

HDJK · 06-10-2008, 02:16 PM

Casino Royal is a reference title on Blu-ray and The Rock is quite amazing as well, so definite recommendations to replace the DVD. I didn't have the other two on DVD.

w_tanoto · 06-10-2008, 02:16 PM

casino royale is a must

stockstar1138 · 06-10-2008, 02:17 PM

casino royale and the rock are musts.

The Lion King · 06-10-2008, 02:18 PM

Personally hate Casino Royale, but the BD had very good PQ and worth buying if you're a fan.

crobert0247 · 06-10-2008, 02:27 PM

The Rock BD blows the SD DVD release out of the water. You will see a vast difference in quality in the BD. I was shocked when I first watched it. Still am, really.

I own the Troy: Directors Cut BD as well but did not own the DVD. It is still amazing to watch. I'm sure it is leaps and bounds above the DVD.

I'd at least go for these two with no questions asked.

Groundhog · 06-10-2008, 02:28 PM

I would think Troy would be the single 'must own' Blu-Ray from the group.

Casino Royale maybe if you are a big Bond fan. The Rock? Really? The Prestige was a good movie and all...but I don't know if I would buy it twice.

Troy is a historic tale. It has survived thousands of years. It was an automatic BD purchase for me.

bkbluray · 06-10-2008, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Groundhog

I would think Troy would be the single 'must own' Blu-Ray from the group.

Casino Royale maybe if you are a big Bond fan. The Rock? Really? The Prestige was a good movie and all...but I don't know if I would buy it twice.

Troy is a historic tale. It has survived thousands of years. It was an automatic BD purchase for me.

The Rock is honestly one of the best looking Blu-rays out there, catalog or not. Casino Royale is one of my best Blu-rays as far as rewatchability and everything.

goochspot · 06-10-2008, 03:02 PM

I personally think that The Prestige is one of the better movies I've seen in a long time. The PQ is one of the best, IMO. It's a movie I've watched at least five times since I've owned it. If you like it as much as me, then it's worth double dipping.

Lucy Diamond · 06-10-2008, 03:22 PM

Definitely Casino Royale.

If you can sit through Troy, then it is completely amazing...site and sound.

helius · 06-10-2008, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goochspot

I personally think that The Prestige is one of the better movies I've seen in a long time. The PQ is one of the best, IMO. It's a movie I've watched at least five times since I've owned it. If you like it as much as me, then it's worth double dipping.

I'll echo that. I love The Prestige. It's an excellent character piece.

Kevinbsiemens · 06-10-2008, 03:44 PM

troy is a must upgrade

NARMAK · 06-10-2008, 03:49 PM

All those movies have Blu-ray transfers worthy of asking to be upgraded from SD

As someone else said, audio is also a big improvement & considerably noticeable with the right equipment

DRS · 06-10-2008, 03:57 PM

Troy Director's Cut is a must, especially if you only have the regular on DVD

Casino Royale too

aviman33 · 06-10-2008, 03:58 PM

None.. Some of these may look good or sound good, but none of these are very good movies.

Grant Matrix · 06-10-2008, 04:03 PM

The Rock is a phenomenal upgrade from the DVD. Casino Royale is a bit of an upgrade also, but not as dramatic as the Rock, but still worthy of being upgraded. I got Troy as a blind buy never having seen the DVD, but PQ was amazing!! If you have patience you should be able to get each of these around $15 on a nice sale or in a BOGO.

Rovic · 06-10-2008, 04:04 PM

i've replaced troy and the prestige from sdvd....i think they were well worth the replacement, the pq and sq are defenetly way better...although if you buy the director's cut of troy you will see some extended scenes so it will be slightly longer than the sdvd version...

SpaceDog · 06-10-2008, 04:05 PM

This is part of the reason I stopped buying DVDs in advance of getting into Blu-Ray, I didn't want to have to decide on double-dips.
That said, I have not seen the DVD versions, but the Prestige and Casino Royale are absolutely wonderful on blu-ray. They are well worth it.

06-10-2008, 01:30 PM	#1
jcarugati Active Member Member since:May 2008 Blu-ray collection:501	Worth Upgrading These Films? Hey, I own The Prestige, Casino Royale, Troy, and The Rock on standard DVD and I was going to buy them all on Blu-ray, but I watched Casino and Troy SD on Blu-ray player and they looked quite amazing, but I can imagine the Blu-ray is better or not much better. I want to know if any of these titles are worth upgrading, because if the Blu-ray player upconverts them nicely enough on SD, I won't put out the cash. Thanks.

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06-10-2008, 01:32 PM	#2
Giyomu Banned Member since:Sep 2007 Location:France Blu-ray collection:347 Blu-ray reviews:6	I'd go with Casino Royale, Rock and Troy director s cut

06-10-2008, 02:10 PM	#3
robertc88 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007	An easy decision for me as I owned each of those on SD DVD. Don't forget about the audio!

06-10-2008, 02:16 PM	#4
HDJK Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2006 Location:Switzerland Trading Score:2	Casino Royal is a reference title on Blu-ray and The Rock is quite amazing as well, so definite recommendations to replace the DVD. I didn't have the other two on DVD.

06-10-2008, 02:16 PM	#5
w_tanoto Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Hatfield, UK / Jakarta, Indonesia Blu-ray collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:47	casino royale is a must

06-10-2008, 02:17 PM	#6
stockstar1138 Banned Member since:Apr 2007	casino royale and the rock are musts.

06-10-2008, 02:18 PM	#7
The Lion King Special Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Somewhere you aren't. Blu-ray collection:48 Blu-ray reviews:20	Personally hate Casino Royale, but the BD had very good PQ and worth buying if you're a fan.

06-10-2008, 02:27 PM	#8
crobert0247 Senior Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Dallas, TX Blu-ray collection:17 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:1	The Rock BD blows the SD DVD release out of the water. You will see a vast difference in quality in the BD. I was shocked when I first watched it. Still am, really. I own the Troy: Directors Cut BD as well but did not own the DVD. It is still amazing to watch. I'm sure it is leaps and bounds above the DVD. I'd at least go for these two with no questions asked.

06-10-2008, 02:28 PM	#9
Groundhog Junior Member Member since:Aug 2007	I would think Troy would be the single 'must own' Blu-Ray from the group. Casino Royale maybe if you are a big Bond fan. The Rock? Really? The Prestige was a good movie and all...but I don't know if I would buy it twice. Troy is a historic tale. It has survived thousands of years. It was an automatic BD purchase for me.

06-10-2008, 03:02 PM	#11
goochspot Senior Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Charleston, SC Blu-ray collection:22	I personally think that The Prestige is one of the better movies I've seen in a long time. The PQ is one of the best, IMO. It's a movie I've watched at least five times since I've owned it. If you like it as much as me, then it's worth double dipping.

06-10-2008, 03:22 PM	#12
Lucy Diamond Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Tomb of Annihilation 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:3	Definitely Casino Royale. If you can sit through Troy, then it is completely amazing...site and sound.

06-10-2008, 03:44 PM	#14
Kevinbsiemens Member Member since:Apr 2008 Blu-ray collection:37	troy is a must upgrade

06-10-2008, 03:49 PM	#15
NARMAK Blu-ray Prince Member since:Feb 2007 Location:United Kingdom Blu-ray collection:141 Trading Score:18	All those movies have Blu-ray transfers worthy of asking to be upgraded from SD As someone else said, audio is also a big improvement & considerably noticeable with the right equipment

06-10-2008, 03:57 PM	#16
DRS Special Member Member since:Apr 2008 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:56	Troy Director's Cut is a must, especially if you only have the regular on DVD Casino Royale too

06-10-2008, 03:58 PM	#17
aviman33 Banned Member since:Jan 2008	None.. Some of these may look good or sound good, but none of these are very good movies.

06-10-2008, 04:03 PM	#18
Grant Matrix Banned Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:1	The Rock is a phenomenal upgrade from the DVD. Casino Royale is a bit of an upgrade also, but not as dramatic as the Rock, but still worthy of being upgraded. I got Troy as a blind buy never having seen the DVD, but PQ was amazing!! If you have patience you should be able to get each of these around $15 on a nice sale or in a BOGO.

06-10-2008, 04:04 PM	#19
Rovic Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Orange County, CA Home Theater Gallery:22 Blu-ray collection:252 Blu-ray reviews: 1	i've replaced troy and the prestige from sdvd....i think they were well worth the replacement, the pq and sq are defenetly way better...although if you buy the director's cut of troy you will see some extended scenes so it will be slightly longer than the sdvd version...

06-10-2008, 04:05 PM	#20
SpaceDog Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Raleigh, NC Blu-ray collection:116	This is part of the reason I stopped buying DVDs in advance of getting into Blu-Ray, I didn't want to have to decide on double-dips. That said, I have not seen the DVD versions, but the Prestige and Casino Royale are absolutely wonderful on blu-ray. They are well worth it.

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