List of Fullscreen 16:9 1.66-1.85 Blu-rays

[GGX]

Originally Posted by djluis2k6

1.85:1 is more than enough, anything extra is never going to be that important that they can't just zoom out and show. Seriously, I would prefer to see my 46" screen filled instead of just 50% of it being used because the director wants you to see their movie like that.

This post is pretty sad...

[greyrocket]

Originally Posted by GGX

This post is pretty sad...

yep i dont think it will ever change black bars

[OrlandoEastwood]

Black Mask - 1.85:1
Caligula - 1.85:1
Saw IV - 1.78:1
Saw V - 1.78:1

The difference between 1.78:1 and 1.85:1 is that when you see the screen shots, in 1.85:1 there are small, really small black bars on the top and bottom.

[Deciazulado]

Originally Posted by simplepinoi177

On a side note, although I try not to get into the debate about black bars or not in my thread, I have to say: I understand the need for OAR/black bars because it shows the whole frame. I especially understand this on old CRT or square shaped TVs. But, as what I think djluis2k6 was meaning, is that if we already have a properly widescreen display, isn't that supposed to take out the need for those black bars? Isn't the black bars there to properly display a 16x9 frame? So wouldn't those black bars not be needed with a proper 16x9 TV? I'm not claiming to know any better or anything, this is just the thought that strikes me.

There are 3 basic shapes of movies: original silent frame/Academy sound (1.18-1.43), Standard Widescreen (1.66-1.85), and Anamorphic (or "Scope") Widescreen/70mm movies (2.00-2.75)

There are right now 2 shapes of displays: 4:3 (1.33) and 16:9 (1.78)
(unless you count the 2.37 wide CIH Projection set-ups or the Phillips 1080 x 2560 pixel Cinema 21:9 LCD display)


So movies that are Academy will look full screen on 4:3 displays and Standard and Anamorphic Widescreen movies will be letterboxed (black bars on top and bottom) on them.

Movies that are in Standard Widescreen will look fullscreen on 16:9 displays and Academy movies will be pillarboxed (black bars at the sides) and Anamorphic Widescreen movies will be letterboxed (black bars on top and bottom) on them.

[simplepinoi177]

Originally Posted by Deciazulado

There are 3 basic shapes of movies: original silent frame/Academy sound (1.18-1.43), Standard Widescreen (1.66-1.85), and Anamorphic (or "Scope") Widescreen/70mm movies (2.00-2.75)

There are right now 2 shapes of displays: 4:3 (1.33) and 16:9 (1.78)
(unless you count the 2.37 wide CIH Projection set-ups or the Phillips 1080 x 2560 pixel Cinema 21:9 LCD display)


So movies that are Academy will look full screen on 4:3 displays and Standard and Anamorphic Widescreen movies will be letterboxed (black bars on top and bottom) on them.

Movies that are in Standard Widescreen will look fullscreen on 16:9 displays and Academy movies will be pillarboxed (black bars at the sides) and Anamorphic Widescreen movies will be letterboxed (black bars on top and bottom) on them.

Thanks for the explanation and the time and effort to explain it!

[Conans Rage]

Could you possibly indicate next to each new title you add the date on which you add it?

For those of us that check this thread every few weeks, it would make it easier to find what the latest additions to the list are.

[scratchy]

Originally Posted by wafi

Reply to OP

The Fall is "full screen" and a great flick!

This movie is a must buy, great movie and I was blown away by the PQ.

[simplepinoi177]

Originally Posted by scratchy

This movie is a must buy, great movie and I was blown away by the PQ.

Wow! thanx for pointing this out scratchy...dunno why this isn't on the list...adding it now...

[Chocolate_Pain]

Thank God someone agrees with me i have been on the hunt for 1.85:1 movies on blu ray for awhile because what was the point of getting widescreens if im still gonna get bars on my screen? Anyways one movie i didnt see on the list is Commando the 1985 Arnold movie isnt the best picture qaultiy but its a damn good movie

[JJ]

You guys who dislike black bars all need to get one of these!

[BStecke]

Then you can have sweet black bars on the sides!!

[JJ]

Originally Posted by BStecke

Then you can have sweet black bars on the sides!!

Only for all the movies listed on this thread!

[aggienader08]

You need to clarify that Dawn of the Dead (1978) is the one on that list. Dawn of the Dead (2004) is actually 2.35:1

[simplepinoi177]

Originally Posted by Chocolate_Pain

Thank God someone agrees with me i have been on the hunt for 1.85:1 movies on blu ray for awhile because what was the point of getting widescreens if im still gonna get bars on my screen? Anyways one movie i didnt see on the list is Commando the 1985 Arnold movie isnt the best picture qaultiy but its a damn good movie

Glad to help you out on your "hunt." At the time I created this list, there were no such lists for my hunt so i compiled one in hopes to help those like me. Also, thanks for the contribution! I'll put it up there.

Originally Posted by aggienader08

You need to clarify that Dawn of the Dead (1978) is the one on that list. Dawn of the Dead (2004) is actually 2.35:1

Thanks for clarifying this. I didn't know but I'll change it.

[Conans Rage]

Valkyrie (2008) can be added to the list. Aspect ratio is 1.85 and looked terrific on the 50' plasma. Great movie as well. Spectacular cast.

As a side note, I wanted to make a suggestion to the author and also a comment to those who both value and ridicule this thread.

Firstly, as this is a list of films that adhere to a specific 'size' on a widescreen television, and as the author has made it a point to only add titles after which posters have confirmed the AR seen in their homes, I think the easiest way to go about double-checking any film's AR is to look it up on it's respective IMDB page. Every film will have it's AR listed under "Addition Details". This is the AR in which the movie was photographed, and as such almost always is the AR used when making the DVD/BD (I say almost because there is always the exceptions - usually foreign films or doc's - though I've yet to see one).

Second, a quick note to those who question the validity of this thread and/or the technical appreciation for the "black bars" people who want this info may or may not have.

It is very easy for those who do not understand every nuance of the process by which the 16:9 screen size was initially chosen to not explain themselves well on a messageboard when they are challenged as to why they need to have their "brand new tv screens filled". Also there is not a clear reasoning why some movies were filmed at one AR and others at a different one. Add to that the currently burgeoning increase of HD television content as well as HD movie channels and how they adjust some 2.35:1 films to be displayed at a more convenient 1.78:1, and you can easily understand how the majority of people, even film lovers, tend to place less emphasis on the issue. Threads like this are simply a comfortable and easy reference for those who may not understand the technical side as well as others, and want to know a little bit about what they're buying/renting/watching on their HD TV's. And even for those of us who know about the ratios and the reasoning, this list is still useful as a quick reference because the author has asked for eye witness confirmation in order to identify possible packaging mistakes.

Here's hoping this list continues to be updated and people continue to see it's worth.

[Drfunk911]

Bangkok Dangerous
Journey to the center of the earth
full metal jacket
sin city
get smart
apocalypto
28 weeks later
terminator
spider man
bolt
role model
the valkyrie
milk
men in black
pan's labyrith
office space

CAN SOME PLEASE POST A new complete one so i dont have to look at every page? i know that might be alot but thank you

[simplepinoi177]

Originally Posted by Drfunk911

Bangkok Dangerous
Journey to the center of the earth
full metal jacket
sin city
get smart
apocalypto
28 weeks later
terminator
spider man
bolt
role model
the valkyrie
milk
men in black
pan's labyrith
office space

CAN SOME PLEASE POST A new complete one so i dont have to look at every page? i know that might be alot but thank you

Thank you for the post and contribution drfunk911. In case you've missed it in the thread, my list consist of user seen/contributed bluray movies that they have seen with their own eyes that were fullscreen blurays. It is the only difference between my list and a computer generated list that can find and sort blurays by aspect ratio. I found that a lot of times aspect ratios reported display differently when actually being played. I noticed you said you were at target and picked these off...I'll put them in a seperate list "to be confirmed with physical eyes..." Thank you anyways.

As for your request... the list on the first page IS the "new complete one." I'm sorry you had to look at every page? If you look at when I editted the post, it'll show that it is around the same time/date of the last post before yours. This thread has been quiet for a while, that's why it hasn't been updated/editted in a while. But with your post/contribution, it may have bumped it back to life.

Again, thanks for the contribution!

[djluis2k6]

Still haven't added Bee Movie, that was full screen. And why the hell hasn't a mod stickied this thread yet?

[Nutbunnies]

Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

Only for all the movies listed on this thread!

The movie that's in one of the pictures filling up the screen will have some black bars too.

I can't imagine how distracting it would be to watch 4:3 movies and TV shows on that. It'd be a million times worse than watching 2.35:1 movies on 16x9.

[simplepinoi177]

Originally Posted by djluis2k6

Still haven't added Bee Movie, that was full screen. And why the hell hasn't a mod stickied this thread yet?

Thanks for letting me know! You are the first to mention it and I don't have the movie so... but I'll add it... and I wonder why?