A list of great looking Blu-rays? - Blu-ray Forum

dojomax · 06-28-2008, 05:07 PM

I obviously rent/purchase blu ray discs (and hd dvd *cough*) for HD content. But it seems hit or miss. Now my friend got mad at me for saying this, but I've rented some Blu Rays that really were comparable to newer movies that are shown on my cable HD. The older movies aren't even worth it over the cost of a comparable DVD.

So does anyone have a list of Blu Ray movies that are absolutely stunning looking.

For example Semi Pro, and Cloverfield (even though it was a garbage movie) were great looking movies on Blu Ray, where as Juno was kinda underwhelming and Dirty Dancing, I could have gotten on DVD.

mossduncan · 06-28-2008, 06:35 PM

The Warriors: Ultimate Director's Cut looked amazing

wnicholas76 · 06-28-2008, 06:52 PM

The Invasion.

For a film that mostly got mixed to negative reviews, the PQ and AQ were above-average!

Shanester · 06-28-2008, 07:14 PM

If your a Kubrick fan The Shining & 2001: A Space Odyssey look amazing

RAZGRIZ-1 · 06-28-2008, 08:02 PM

Any disney movie like cars,PoTC,and Pixar Short Films.
I think Black Hawk Down looks pretty nice too.

Anti-SD · 06-28-2008, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Kakashi Sensai

Any disney movie like cars,PoTC,and Pixar Short Films.
I think Black Hawk Down looks pretty nice too.

Good to hear, just received that in the mail today.

RAZGRIZ-1 · 06-28-2008, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Anti-SD

Good to hear, just received that in the mail today.

Your in for a treat! I love that movie.

SoCalTiger · 06-28-2008, 08:39 PM

I use this thread as my personal guidance. Personally, I only buy a limited number of things on Blu-ray so 90% of my purchases have been ranked as "Tier 0" or "Tier 1". I won't buy anything with less than stellar PQ unless it is a movie I REALLY like.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=858316

Eternalnow · 06-28-2008, 11:13 PM

In my experience I would say:

The Pirates trilogy
Most of the Harry Potter films (3 - 5)
30 Days of Night
The 5th Element Remastered
Apocalypto
Lost Season 3
Casino Royale
Alexander
The Rock
Gattaca
I am Legend
Jumper
Layer Cake
The Host
The Spiderwick Chronicles
Memento
Pan's Laybrinth
Ratatouille
Cars
I, Robot
Curse of the Golden Flower
Cast Away
Troy
Kingdom of Heaven
Kung-Fu Hustle
The Last Samurai
Live Free or Die Hard

dojomax · 06-28-2008, 11:13 PM

Awesome replies guys. Obviously the movie itself matters too, but I won't mind buying a great movie that I've already seen if it looks absolutely stunning on blu ray. After all that was my main reason for diving into HD format discs, to take full advantage of my HDTV

M · 06-28-2008, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Shanester

If your a Kubrick fan The Shining looks amazing

I have heard this so many times now that I ordered it!

Can't wait to get it and watch it, awesome movie.

mossduncan · 06-28-2008, 11:24 PM

I loved Layer Cake

GGX · 06-29-2008, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dojomax

The older movies aren't even worth it over the cost of a comparable DVD.

Haha good one.

RAZGRIZ-1 · 06-29-2008, 05:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dojomax

The older movies aren't even worth it over the cost of a comparable DVD.

Really? Go watch "The Longest Day","Full Metal Jacket", or "Blade Runner" before you make those kind of absurd remarks.

CapiCoo · 06-29-2008, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by dojomax

The older movies aren't even worth it over the cost of a comparable DVD.

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AAWWW YOU DID IT NOW!!!!!

1million · 06-29-2008, 10:12 AM

I love I am Legend

mhafner · 06-29-2008, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Kakashi Sensai

Really? Go watch "The Longest Day","Full Metal Jacket", or "Blade Runner" before you make those kind of absurd remarks.

BR yes, Longest Day, uhhhh. No. Garbage wax transfer.

Bageara · 06-29-2008, 10:20 AM

BBC Planet Earth is absolutly stunning!

mhafner · 06-29-2008, 10:20 AM

Shoot Them Up.

Shanester · 06-29-2008, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M

I have heard this so many times now that I ordered it!

Can't wait to get it and watch it, awesome movie.

Watching it on Blu-Ray is like experiencing a whole new movie. Those awful 70's colors in the hotel really stand out. I was truly amazed!. You won't be disappointed

06-28-2008, 05:07 PM	#1
dojomax Junior Member Member since:Jun 2008	A list of great looking Blu-rays? I obviously rent/purchase blu ray discs (and hd dvd cough) for HD content. But it seems hit or miss. Now my friend got mad at me for saying this, but I've rented some Blu Rays that really were comparable to newer movies that are shown on my cable HD. The older movies aren't even worth it over the cost of a comparable DVD. So does anyone have a list of Blu Ray movies that are absolutely stunning looking. For example Semi Pro, and Cloverfield (even though it was a garbage movie) were great looking movies on Blu Ray, where as Juno was kinda underwhelming and Dirty Dancing, I could have gotten on DVD.

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06-28-2008, 06:35 PM	#2
mossduncan Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:31 Blu-ray reviews:20	The Warriors: Ultimate Director's Cut looked amazing

06-28-2008, 06:52 PM	#3
wnicholas76 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Memphis, TN (for now...) Home Theater Gallery:188 4K collection:495 Blu-ray collection:1068 Blu-ray reviews: 24 Trading Score:12	The Invasion. For a film that mostly got mixed to negative reviews, the PQ and AQ were above-average!

06-28-2008, 07:14 PM	#4
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	If your a Kubrick fan The Shining & 2001: A Space Odyssey look amazing

06-28-2008, 08:02 PM	#5
RAZGRIZ-1 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Illinois 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:334 Blu-ray reviews: 5	Any disney movie like cars,PoTC,and Pixar Short Films. I think Black Hawk Down looks pretty nice too.

06-28-2008, 08:39 PM	#8
SoCalTiger Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1	I use this thread as my personal guidance. Personally, I only buy a limited number of things on Blu-ray so 90% of my purchases have been ranked as "Tier 0" or "Tier 1". I won't buy anything with less than stellar PQ unless it is a movie I REALLY like. http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=858316

06-28-2008, 11:13 PM	#9
Eternalnow Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Blu-ray collection:79 Blu-ray reviews:12	In my experience I would say: The Pirates trilogy Most of the Harry Potter films (3 - 5) 30 Days of Night The 5th Element Remastered Apocalypto Lost Season 3 Casino Royale Alexander The Rock Gattaca I am Legend Jumper Layer Cake The Host The Spiderwick Chronicles Memento Pan's Laybrinth Ratatouille Cars I, Robot Curse of the Golden Flower Cast Away Troy Kingdom of Heaven Kung-Fu Hustle The Last Samurai Live Free or Die Hard

06-28-2008, 11:24 PM	#12
mossduncan Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:31 Blu-ray reviews:20	I loved Layer Cake

06-29-2008, 10:12 AM	#16
1million Banned Member since:Jun 2008 Location:CA	I love I am Legend

06-29-2008, 10:20 AM	#18
Bageara Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Newcastle UK PSN:Bageara Blu-ray collection:162 Trading Score:4	BBC Planet Earth is absolutly stunning!

06-29-2008, 10:20 AM	#19
mhafner Banned Member since:Jul 2007	Shoot Them Up.

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