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JunkBoy · 07-26-2008, 11:12 PM

6 min Imax preview of TDK on Batman Begins. For something different I like to show some of the musical pieces on Across the Universe. Some beautiful stuff on that Blu!

spolcyc · 07-26-2008, 11:49 PM

I usually show off I robot or I am Legend.

TheFutureIsBlu · 07-26-2008, 11:54 PM

I would pick... IRobot, and Pirates of the Caribbean 1. Both have very good PQ

thecroshow · 07-27-2008, 12:12 AM

Meet The Robinsons is a solid title.
Ratatouille is amazing too.

Non-Animated:

I Am Legend
The Fifth Element

arush5268d · 07-27-2008, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jinzo1975

Why?

UK is 1080p. And the narrator is David Attenborough. Plus I think it's got some special features that the US version doesn't have.

ixlegitballinxl · 07-27-2008, 01:54 AM

Troy!!

djluis2k6 · 07-27-2008, 01:55 AM

Probably have to be a tie between Cars and The Simpsons. No matter the title, no other movie genre can show the quality Blu-Ray is capable of.

Rojas · 07-27-2008, 02:03 AM

The best way to show off your blu-ray is to first play a standard
DVD for a few minutes then replace it with a Blu-Ray and you get
them to say WOW now thats a nice picture

fighthefutureofhd · 07-27-2008, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu-ray Fanatic

A porno would be great to showoff.

debbie does dallas again is amazing video quality and audio quality. it's like the nips are coming right at you in 3-d. you can see the veins on the.... well you get the idea.

reginaroadie · 07-27-2008, 02:59 AM

I don't have many action Blu-Rays to show off. But the few times I've showed off the system, I remember showing THE FOUNTAIN, BONNIE AND CLYDE and ACROSS THE UNIVERSE to people. THE FOUNTAIN has gorgeous cinematography, BONNIE AND CLYDE (which I showed to my Dad) has incredible PQ for a 40 year old movie, and ACROSS THE UNIVERSE also has great PQ and AQ as well.

I dunno. Usually when I show off my Blu-Ray player, I prefer showing off older movies rather than newer ones to show off the clarity and distinction of the transfer. And so far, the oldest films in my collection is BONNIE AND CLYDE and LIFE OF BRIAN. Haven't gotten around to watching the Kubrick Blu's, and I'm hesitant to show off CE3K since with the various FX shots, some of them are so clear that you can see some of the seams and such, thus losing the suspension of disbelief.

Harvester · 07-27-2008, 03:01 AM

Do you turn off the upconverting first?

I was thinking about that. I may pick up Black Hawk Down & Fifth Element on Blu for that very reason. Show the same title on DVD and then Blu. They are rated rather high. I robot is another contender.

I am not sure I want to get any Pixar Blus yet, my kids think the theater is too loud and I will not watch them much, except maybe cars...

doctorsteve · 07-27-2008, 03:28 AM

Planet Earth UK 1080P is region locked, yes? It would not play on my U.S. PS3, correct???

Sorry, I'm referring to the extended versions that I heard were going to be released. Are they released, and would they work on my US PS3???

arush5268d · 07-27-2008, 03:43 AM

The UK version is the most common one here in the US. Actually, I haven't seen the US version in store in a while.

Maybe there's 2 versions of the UK version, 1 being region 2 and another being region 1.

doctorsteve · 07-27-2008, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arush5268d

The UK version is the most common one here in the US. Actually, I haven't seen the US version in store in a while.

Maybe there's 2 versions of the UK version, 1 being region 2 and another being region 1.

I had heard a while back that along with a new US version with sigourney weaver narration, that there would be a new - extended- UK version with the original attenborough narration and a better encode.

STARSCREAM · 07-27-2008, 03:46 AM

I gotta say that SpiderMan 3 has terrific PQ and OUTSTANDING AQ.

Bokchoy · 07-27-2008, 03:48 AM

Ratatouille is my pick

arush5268d · 07-27-2008, 03:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doctorsteve

I had heard a while back that along with a new US version with sigourney weaver narration, that there would be a new - extended- UK version with the original attenborough narration and a better encode.

Yup....that's what I have. Love it! It's the first thin that I played on my new Panasonic once I got the TV out of the box. Even without any calibration it was just incredible. Definately demo material.

doctorsteve · 07-27-2008, 04:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arush5268d

Yup....that's what I have. Love it! It's the first thin that I played on my new Panasonic once I got the TV out of the box. Even without any calibration it was just incredible. Definately demo material.

M'kay ,so are you saying that you HAVE the new extended import, and it is region free? just what ARE you saying?

arush5268d · 07-27-2008, 04:07 AM

I grabbed my PE set to check it for ya. Nowhere on it does it say if it is Region 1, or region free. But I know that it works here in the US, it is very widely sold here...and is a 4 disk BD25 set. And that you need to buy it!

doctorsteve · 07-27-2008, 04:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arush5268d

I grabbed my PE set to check it for ya. Nowhere on it does it say if it is Region 1, or region free. But I know that it works here in the US, it is very widely sold here...and is a 4 disk BD25 set. And that you need to buy it!

Sigh... feel like I'm repeating myself here.

There is allegedly an extended British import 5-disc version

I'm TRYING to find out if it's available, and if its region free so I could play in here in the US... Thanks.

07-27-2008, 02:03 AM	#28
Rojas Active Member Member since:Apr 2008 Blu-ray reviews:9	First show off a DVD The best way to show off your blu-ray is to first play a standard DVD for a few minutes then replace it with a Blu-Ray and you get them to say WOW now thats a nice picture

07-27-2008, 03:28 AM	#32
doctorsteve Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Tonawanda, NY Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:188 Blu-ray reviews:16	Planet Earth UK 1080P is region locked, yes? It would not play on my U.S. PS3, correct??? Sorry, I'm referring to the extended versions that I heard were going to be released. Are they released, and would they work on my US PS3??? Last edited by doctorsteve; 07-27-2008 at 03:34 AM.

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07-26-2008, 11:12 PM	#21
JunkBoy Active Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:San Diego Home Theater Gallery:38 Blu-ray collection:404	6 min Imax preview of TDK on Batman Begins. For something different I like to show some of the musical pieces on Across the Universe. Some beautiful stuff on that Blu!

07-26-2008, 11:49 PM	#22
spolcyc Special Member Member since:Apr 2008 4K collection:344 Blu-ray collection:745 DVD collection:54 iTunes collection:516 Blu-ray reviews:20	I usually show off I robot or I am Legend.

07-26-2008, 11:54 PM	#23
TheFutureIsBlu Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Medina, WA Blu-ray reviews:1	I would pick... IRobot, and Pirates of the Caribbean 1. Both have very good PQ

07-27-2008, 12:12 AM	#24
thecroshow Power Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Victoria BC Blu-ray collection:459 Blu-ray reviews:10 Trading Score:1	Meet The Robinsons is a solid title. Ratatouille is amazing too. Non-Animated: I Am Legend The Fifth Element

07-27-2008, 01:54 AM	#26
ixlegitballinxl Banned Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Magic Kingdom, FL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:631 Trading Score:22	Troy!!

07-27-2008, 01:55 AM	#27
djluis2k6 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007	Probably have to be a tie between Cars and The Simpsons. No matter the title, no other movie genre can show the quality Blu-Ray is capable of.

07-27-2008, 02:59 AM	#30
reginaroadie Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 4K collection:172 Blu-ray collection:601 DVD collection:75	I don't have many action Blu-Rays to show off. But the few times I've showed off the system, I remember showing THE FOUNTAIN, BONNIE AND CLYDE and ACROSS THE UNIVERSE to people. THE FOUNTAIN has gorgeous cinematography, BONNIE AND CLYDE (which I showed to my Dad) has incredible PQ for a 40 year old movie, and ACROSS THE UNIVERSE also has great PQ and AQ as well. I dunno. Usually when I show off my Blu-Ray player, I prefer showing off older movies rather than newer ones to show off the clarity and distinction of the transfer. And so far, the oldest films in my collection is BONNIE AND CLYDE and LIFE OF BRIAN. Haven't gotten around to watching the Kubrick Blu's, and I'm hesitant to show off CE3K since with the various FX shots, some of them are so clear that you can see some of the seams and such, thus losing the suspension of disbelief.

07-27-2008, 03:01 AM	#31
Harvester Member Member since:Apr 2008 Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:26	Do you turn off the upconverting first? I was thinking about that. I may pick up Black Hawk Down & Fifth Element on Blu for that very reason. Show the same title on DVD and then Blu. They are rated rather high. I robot is another contender. I am not sure I want to get any Pixar Blus yet, my kids think the theater is too loud and I will not watch them much, except maybe cars...

07-27-2008, 03:43 AM	#33
arush5268d Banned Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:85	The UK version is the most common one here in the US. Actually, I haven't seen the US version in store in a while. Maybe there's 2 versions of the UK version, 1 being region 2 and another being region 1.

07-27-2008, 03:46 AM	#35
STARSCREAM Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Dagobah Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:67	I gotta say that SpiderMan 3 has terrific PQ and OUTSTANDING AQ.

07-27-2008, 03:48 AM	#36
Bokchoy Member Member since:Apr 2008 Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:166	Ratatouille is my pick

07-27-2008, 04:07 AM	#39
arush5268d Banned Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:85	I grabbed my PE set to check it for ya. Nowhere on it does it say if it is Region 1, or region free. But I know that it works here in the US, it is very widely sold here...and is a 4 disk BD25 set. And that you need to buy it!

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