Help me find a Blu-ray movie for my dad! - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

Xen · 09-16-2007, 11:39 AM

I was thinking "The Searchers" would be a perfect choice. Most people, doubly so for his generation, like/love John Wayne movies. Even better, it looks way better than it has ever looked on any format, so I think it meets your needs.

bootman · 09-16-2007, 01:11 PM

This makes a perfect opportunity to bond with your dad.
Look at what he is watching now, and rent the blu version at blockbuster to sit down and compare.
BTW what kind of TV are you guys doing your viewing on?

yuichiror · 09-16-2007, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RBFC

Battle of the Bulge

Lee

+1

akadkins · 09-16-2007, 03:30 PM

If your dad is into John Wayne at all, the Searchers is the best bet. I used that to show my father the difference and he was blown away. You can't beat the cinematography in that film, and it really shows in hi-def.

T-Town Oil · 09-16-2007, 03:40 PM

what dad wouldnt like good 'ol rocky. or rocky balboa for that matter. the storyline in balboa is one an older man might appreciate and its got the father son theme in it as well.

Smackos · 09-16-2007, 03:49 PM

Definately the "Searchers" mate and "Battle of the Bulge". Plus try and persuade him to watch something like The Departed.. might be modern but it's sure to appeal to him when he see's it. Again if he likes that sort of thing then Planet Earth would be ideal if not then a bit of The Patriot would do wonders. If none of that works then give up and buy him some new glasses to wear first..

WriteSimply · 09-16-2007, 06:25 PM

I'm surprised that nobody has suggested a porn title. Really surprised.

fuad

SlapnutsGT · 09-16-2007, 06:31 PM

Rambo First Blood

that will do it

For a movie made in the 70s on blu ray it looks great

Also, if he is a James Bond fan, get casino royale, one of the best looking blu ray movies right now IMO

gandley · 09-16-2007, 06:31 PM

Bikkini Destinations.

and five mins quiet time

scott87 · 09-16-2007, 06:50 PM

i would say a war film maybe flags of our fathers & letters from iwo jima

or kingdom of heaven thats a classic and he has got to like james bond whack on a bit of daniel craig in casino royale you cant loose

Caladriusse · 09-16-2007, 07:11 PM

Woah guys - didn't expect so many replies. Thanks for all the suggestions, I've had a look at them all. Some are not available where I live but most of them I didn't even know where on Blu-ray as they have seemed to have got phased out by Amazon and the stores I visit.

Anyway after looking at all your suggestions I'm going into town on 18th September to buy two out of the following:

Battle Of The Bulge
The Searchers
The Departed
Blazing Saddles
Rocky I

Even though I've only ever seen two of them (Departed and Rocky) in stores before. Thanks again!

DavePS3 · 09-16-2007, 07:14 PM

my dad freakin' loved both 300and apocalypto

gand41f · 09-16-2007, 07:21 PM

Planet Earth
The Prestige
Battle of the Bulge
The Great Raid
Casablanca (when Warner gets around to release it in BD)
Casino Royale

enjoy
gandalf

doctorD · 09-16-2007, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caladriusse

Woah guys - didn't expect so many replies. Thanks for all the suggestions, I've had a look at them all. Some are not available where I live but most of them I didn't even know where on Blu-ray as they have seemed to have got phased out by Amazon and the stores I visit.

Anyway after looking at all your suggestions I'm going into town on 18th September to buy two out of the following:

Battle Of The Bulge
The Searchers
The Departed
Blazing Saddles
Rocky I

Even though I've only ever seen two of them (Departed and Rocky) in stores before. Thanks again!

I can't believe no one has mentioned this one, but your dad would probably like CASINO ROYALE...the new James Bond flick!!!

Caladriusse · 09-16-2007, 07:41 PM

Casino Royale and The Prestige have been mentioned (both great), I own the latter on Blu-ray and me and him have seen Casino before, but not on Blu-ray.

Anyway hopefully I'll be getting my FREE Casino Royale through the post soon from Sony. I think I gave them the right address...

Bullseye · 09-16-2007, 07:42 PM

The Searchers. Greatest Western ever. And you cannot beat the Duke.

vsbdtv · 09-16-2007, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bullseye

The Searchers. Greatest Western ever. And you cannot beat the Duke.

So true, and a great suggestion.

I also agree with an earlier posting about "Battle of the Bulge". I've seen that movie probably 20 times on cable, but what a difference it made on blu-ray. In the same vein, I think some other similar classic movies are either out or coming soon:

"A Bridge too Far"
"Black Hawk Down"
"Battle of Britain"

More recent stuff that he would almost certainly like:

"Trading Places"
"Layer Cake"

darkpoet25 · 09-17-2007, 03:58 AM

I would suggest the following:
The Unforgiven
The Patriot
Casino Royale
There are lots of great titles to choose from. If he's a football nut(and whose father isn't), We Are Marshall and The Invinsible would be good too.

zombieking · 09-17-2007, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caladriusse

Woah guys - didn't expect so many replies. Thanks for all the suggestions, I've had a look at them all. Some are not available where I live but most of them I didn't even know where on Blu-ray as they have seemed to have got phased out by Amazon and the stores I visit.

Anyway after looking at all your suggestions I'm going into town on 18th September to buy two out of the following:

Battle Of The Bulge
The Searchers
The Departed
Blazing Saddles
Rocky I

Even though I've only ever seen two of them (Departed and Rocky) in stores before. Thanks again!

Is your Dad an Elvis fan? Because 2 Elvis movies are being released on the 18th, and a few other good films ----Deliverance, A Few Good Men. So you definitely have more to choose from if you're shopping on the 18th

09-16-2007, 06:31 PM	#28
SlapnutsGT Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Atlanta	Rambo First Blood that will do it For a movie made in the 70s on blu ray it looks great Also, if he is a James Bond fan, get casino royale, one of the best looking blu ray movies right now IMO Last edited by SlapnutsGT; 09-16-2007 at 06:39 PM.

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09-16-2007, 11:39 AM	#21
Xen Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:127 Trading Score:21	I was thinking "The Searchers" would be a perfect choice. Most people, doubly so for his generation, like/love John Wayne movies. Even better, it looks way better than it has ever looked on any format, so I think it meets your needs.

09-16-2007, 01:11 PM	#22
bootman Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:The Burghs	This makes a perfect opportunity to bond with your dad. Look at what he is watching now, and rent the blu version at blockbuster to sit down and compare. BTW what kind of TV are you guys doing your viewing on?

09-16-2007, 03:30 PM	#24
akadkins Senior Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:San Diego, CA Blu-ray collection:2 Trading Score:2	If your dad is into John Wayne at all, the Searchers is the best bet. I used that to show my father the difference and he was blown away. You can't beat the cinematography in that film, and it really shows in hi-def.

09-16-2007, 03:40 PM	#25
T-Town Oil Expert Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Tulsa, Oklahoma Home Theater Gallery:20 Blu-ray collection:42 Blu-ray reviews:3	what dad wouldnt like good 'ol rocky. or rocky balboa for that matter. the storyline in balboa is one an older man might appreciate and its got the father son theme in it as well.

09-16-2007, 03:49 PM	#26
Smackos Senior Member Member since:Jun 2007 Blu-ray collection:149 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:8	Definately the "Searchers" mate and "Battle of the Bulge". Plus try and persuade him to watch something like The Departed.. might be modern but it's sure to appeal to him when he see's it. Again if he likes that sort of thing then Planet Earth would be ideal if not then a bit of The Patriot would do wonders. If none of that works then give up and buy him some new glasses to wear first..

09-16-2007, 06:25 PM	#27
WriteSimply Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	I'm surprised that nobody has suggested a porn title. Really surprised. fuad

09-16-2007, 06:31 PM	#29
gandley Special Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:The Drowning Pool	Bikkini Destinations. and five mins quiet time

09-16-2007, 06:50 PM	#30
scott87 Special Member Member since:May 2007 Location:England 4K collection:276 Blu-ray collection:433 DVD collection:26 Blu-ray reviews:3	i would say a war film maybe flags of our fathers & letters from iwo jima or kingdom of heaven thats a classic and he has got to like james bond whack on a bit of daniel craig in casino royale you cant loose

09-16-2007, 07:11 PM	#31
Caladriusse Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:England Blu-ray collection:735	Woah guys - didn't expect so many replies. Thanks for all the suggestions, I've had a look at them all. Some are not available where I live but most of them I didn't even know where on Blu-ray as they have seemed to have got phased out by Amazon and the stores I visit. Anyway after looking at all your suggestions I'm going into town on 18th September to buy two out of the following: Battle Of The Bulge The Searchers The Departed Blazing Saddles Rocky I Even though I've only ever seen two of them (Departed and Rocky) in stores before. Thanks again!

09-16-2007, 07:14 PM	#32
DavePS3 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:56 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	my dad freakin' loved both 300and apocalypto

09-16-2007, 07:21 PM	#33
gand41f Special Member Member since:May 2007 Location:San Jose, California	Planet Earth The Prestige Battle of the Bulge The Great Raid Casablanca (when Warner gets around to release it in BD) Casino Royale enjoy gandalf

09-16-2007, 07:41 PM	#35
Caladriusse Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:England Blu-ray collection:735	Casino Royale and The Prestige have been mentioned (both great), I own the latter on Blu-ray and me and him have seen Casino before, but not on Blu-ray. Anyway hopefully I'll be getting my FREE Casino Royale through the post soon from Sony. I think I gave them the right address...

09-16-2007, 07:42 PM	#36
Bullseye Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Ireland Home Theater Gallery:24 4K collection:70 Blu-ray collection:760 Blu-ray reviews: 44	The Searchers. Greatest Western ever. And you cannot beat the Duke.

09-17-2007, 03:58 AM	#38
darkpoet25 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Indianapolis, IN Home Theater Gallery:45 4K collection:50 Blu-ray collection:297 Blu-ray reviews: 4	I would suggest the following: The Unforgiven The Patriot Casino Royale There are lots of great titles to choose from. If he's a football nut(and whose father isn't), We Are Marshall and The Invinsible would be good too.

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