What DVDs have you found to upscale well? (titles w/o BD release) - Blu-ray Forum

jc480 · 05-31-2009, 10:17 PM

A few choice titles are without BD release nor are they scheduled in the near future...so I'm wondering what some of the opinions are for DVD releases (non-HD) that upscale well...

Coveted titles are of particular interest such as....

Star Wars series
LotR series (extended)
etcetera

I have played the long version of David Lynch's Dune DVD recently and it upscaled VERY WELL. I was very happy. I also had some 2000+ TOHO Godzilla movie releases...they also upscaled very well.

And, believe it or not...my wife popped in a 10 year old Sound of Music DVD. It looked the best I've ever seen it.

Batman1980 · 05-31-2009, 10:19 PM

TBH upscale is over-rated. Pixar films all look fantastic upscaled though, I imagine most CGI movies would.

JJ · 05-31-2009, 10:24 PM

Star Wars, Ep. 4-6. LOTR:TT, RotK.

jc480 · 05-31-2009, 10:30 PM

JJ I'm considering buying LotR trilogy in DVD extended as I have a feeling the BD version will be a year + before it's released (extended...I have no interest in the theater cut).

I hate spending $20+ on a DVD set, but if it upscales well I'll probably bite the bullet.

Johnny Vinyl · 05-31-2009, 10:45 PM

I also thought that the LOTR's did a good job of upscaling, as do Gladiator and Braveheart.

John

PS- I'm sure the BD's will blow them away, but they are definately enjoyable upscaled.

Blu-Benny · 05-31-2009, 10:46 PM

all 6 star wars
lord of the rings

Rob J in WNY · 05-31-2009, 10:46 PM

Star Wars, Episode III - Revenge of the Sith looks particularly good upconverted, especially the opening battle sequence. I have one screenshot from it. It's not the battle sequence, but it's easy to look at nonetheless.

Also, Children of Men looks good upconverted. It just became available on BD, so it's only a matter of time until it gets replaced.

brettallica · 06-01-2009, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob J in WNY

Star Wars, Episode III - Revenge of the Sith looks particularly good upconverted, especially the opening battle sequence. I have one screenshot from it. It's not the battle sequence, but it's easy to look at nonetheless.

Also, Children of Men looks good upconverted. It just became available on BD, so it's only a matter of time until it gets replaced.

I could look at that all day!

JJ · 05-31-2009, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jc480

JJ I'm considering buying LotR trilogy in DVD extended as I have a feeling the BD version will be a year + before it's released (extended...I have no interest in the theater cut).

I hate spending $20+ on a DVD set, but if it upscales well I'll probably bite the bullet.

LOTR:EE RotK and TT upscale BEAUTIFULLY. I bought them both last summer, and will keep them, even when the BD versions come out, until the EE versions come out too. The EE versions have great picture, more footage, and wonderful DTS sound (in DVDs, there is a difference between 750kbps DTS and 448 DD) - I love to watch them. The Battle of the Pelennor Fields is quite a treat!

Blu-ray Fanatic · 05-31-2009, 10:55 PM

I watched Desperado this past year. It looked pretty good for an upscale. It almost looked like HD-DVD (I said HD-DVD because it doesn't compare to blu-ray).

P@t_Mtl · 06-01-2009, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

Star Wars, Ep. 4-6. LOTR:TT, RotK.

I agree with Star Wars 4-6, I do not find that LOTR does however. I posted about 2 months back how amaze I was on how the Star Wars originals upscaled way better then the prequels. Make's you wonder what the BD will be like

CYMBOL · 06-01-2009, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

I agree with Star Wars 4-6, I do not find that LOTR does however. I posted about 2 months back how amaze I was on how the Star Wars originals upscaled way better then the prequels. Make's you wonder what the BD will be like

Episode 1 looks horrid.

Other than that - Star Wars looks great. Episodes 4 & 5 look amazing.

The EE LOTR looks very good - but I can definitely see room for improvement. Fine detail is lacking. (Maybe it's the size of my screen). I'm looking forward to the upgrade to Blu. I actually like the Theatrical Cuts better (in general), so I'll probably get those when they come out, unless it can be confirmed the ones released later will have both versions via seamless branching. I'd get those, of course.

And CGI (Pixar) films already look like BDs. I love the look of the Incredibles - can't wait to see the Blu-ray version of this - hard to picture it looking much better!

broganreynik · 06-01-2009, 02:33 PM

While not the best looking, one that really caught me by surprise with how good it looked was 'Cheech and Chong's Up in Smoke'. For the age of the movie and the release itself, it looked pretty good. Now it's not like Sin City upscaled, but it's pretty good.

Blu-Dog · 06-01-2009, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by jc480

A few choice titles are without BD release nor are they scheduled in the near future...so I'm wondering what some of the opinions are for DVD releases (non-HD) that upscale well...

None, since I got my Pioneer plasma...

I had fairly good luck with my 1080i Sony rear projection unit, but it was pretty forgiving of 480p source material anyway.

The Pioneer is merciless.

lojack1976 · 06-01-2009, 12:57 AM

I bought the LOTR extended edition box set when it was first released, and they upscale very well. The DTS soundtrack is awesome too and its better than a lot of the lossless soundtracks I've heard. Get the DVD versions on the cheap for now and hold out for the extended Blu versions later. I paid $90 for my box set when it was released, so I will definitely wait for the extended Blu's.

STARSCREAM · 06-01-2009, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu-Dog

None, since I got my Pioneer plasma...

I had fairly good luck with my 1080i Sony rear projection unit, but it was pretty forgiving of 480p source material anyway.

The Pioneer is merciless.

+1. I have projector and 118" screen, all dvd's look bad blown up this big.

derelicte · 06-01-2009, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by STARSCREAM

+1. I have projector and 118" screen, all dvd's look bad blown up this big.

+1 - Cheers to that. I only have an 89" screen - but with a 1080p projector and sitting close, it's not pretty. It's watchable, but I have to REALLY be "in the mood" to sit down and watch a DVD instead of a blu-ray...

BTobin · 06-01-2009, 03:54 PM

I would like to see all of these go blu however

FindYourWay · 06-01-2009, 04:22 PM

Jurassic Park Trilogy (watched all three one weekend and was pretty impressed)
Ghost Ship
Nanny McPhee
Once
Skeleton Key
School of Rock
Stevie Nicks Live in Chicago

Someone mentioned Stardust, which I thought didn't upscale well. But then I was sitting on the extreme right side of the viewing screen, so it may have been that. I will try it again.

fdm · 06-01-2009, 03:43 PM

Been a little while since I last watched it, but I thought The Talented Mr. Ripley held up particularly well for a DVD.

05-31-2009, 10:17 PM	#1
jc480 Power Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Detroit, MI Home Theater Gallery:28 4K collection:22 Blu-ray collection:747 DVD collection:10 Digital collection:882 Prime collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:15	What DVDs have you found to upscale well? (titles w/o BD release) A few choice titles are without BD release nor are they scheduled in the near future...so I'm wondering what some of the opinions are for DVD releases (non-HD) that upscale well... Coveted titles are of particular interest such as.... Star Wars series LotR series (extended) etcetera I have played the long version of David Lynch's Dune DVD recently and it upscaled VERY WELL. I was very happy. I also had some 2000+ TOHO Godzilla movie releases...they also upscaled very well. And, believe it or not...my wife popped in a 10 year old Sound of Music DVD. It looked the best I've ever seen it.

06-01-2009, 03:43 PM	#20
fdm Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Way Out West 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- iTunes collection:- Prime collection:- Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:3	Been a little while since I last watched it, but I thought The Talented Mr. Ripley held up particularly well for a DVD. Last edited by fdm; 06-01-2009 at 03:45 PM.

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05-31-2009, 10:19 PM	#2
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	TBH upscale is over-rated. Pixar films all look fantastic upscaled though, I imagine most CGI movies would.

05-31-2009, 10:24 PM	#3
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05-31-2009, 10:30 PM	#4
jc480 Power Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Detroit, MI Home Theater Gallery:28 4K collection:22 Blu-ray collection:747 DVD collection:10 Digital collection:882 Prime collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:15	JJ I'm considering buying LotR trilogy in DVD extended as I have a feeling the BD version will be a year + before it's released (extended...I have no interest in the theater cut). I hate spending $20+ on a DVD set, but if it upscales well I'll probably bite the bullet.

05-31-2009, 10:45 PM	#5
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	I also thought that the LOTR's did a good job of upscaling, as do Gladiator and Braveheart. John PS- I'm sure the BD's will blow them away, but they are definately enjoyable upscaled.

05-31-2009, 10:46 PM	#6
Blu-Benny Michael Bay's #1 Fan Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Wisconsin Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:552 DVD collection:108 Trading Score:138	all 6 star wars lord of the rings

05-31-2009, 10:46 PM	#7
Rob J in WNY Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:'Western' N.Y. State (MEMBER OF THE "ECPP")™ Home Theater Gallery:24 4K collection:30 Blu-ray collection:486 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15	Star Wars, Episode III - Revenge of the Sith looks particularly good upconverted, especially the opening battle sequence. I have one screenshot from it. It's not the battle sequence, but it's easy to look at nonetheless. Also, Children of Men looks good upconverted. It just became available on BD, so it's only a matter of time until it gets replaced.

05-31-2009, 10:55 PM	#10
Blu-ray Fanatic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:San Antonio Blu-ray reviews:1	I watched Desperado this past year. It looked pretty good for an upscale. It almost looked like HD-DVD (I said HD-DVD because it doesn't compare to blu-ray).

06-01-2009, 02:33 PM	#13
broganreynik Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Nebraska Home Theater Gallery:60 4K collection:124 Blu-ray collection:2113 DVD collection:111 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:46	While not the best looking, one that really caught me by surprise with how good it looked was 'Cheech and Chong's Up in Smoke'. For the age of the movie and the release itself, it looked pretty good. Now it's not like Sin City upscaled, but it's pretty good.

06-01-2009, 12:57 AM	#15
lojack1976 Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2008 Location:7 Cities, VA Home Theater Gallery:62 Blu-ray collection:203	I bought the LOTR extended edition box set when it was first released, and they upscale very well. The DTS soundtrack is awesome too and its better than a lot of the lossless soundtracks I've heard. Get the DVD versions on the cheap for now and hold out for the extended Blu versions later. I paid $90 for my box set when it was released, so I will definitely wait for the extended Blu's.

06-01-2009, 03:54 PM	#18
BTobin Active Member Member since:Feb 2009 4K collection:221 Blu-ray collection:366 Blu-ray reviews:3	I would like to see all of these go blu however

06-01-2009, 04:22 PM	#19
FindYourWay Special Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:LA, CA	Jurassic Park Trilogy (watched all three one weekend and was pretty impressed) Ghost Ship Nanny McPhee Once Skeleton Key School of Rock Stevie Nicks Live in Chicago Someone mentioned Stardust, which I thought didn't upscale well. But then I was sitting on the extreme right side of the viewing screen, so it may have been that. I will try it again.

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