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rev.and.ride · 12-08-2008, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by CheapChildren

No way!

I know... If I were 95, that might finish me off!

Disco_And · 12-08-2008, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jasontkelley1746

clockwork orange

The Big Blue · 12-08-2008, 08:27 PM

Didn't that movie with elderly women making a nudie calendar come out recently?

kpkelley · 12-08-2008, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by The Big Blue

Didn't that movie with elderly women making a nudie calendar come out recently?

Calendar Girls....not on blu.

But, the musical version of Producer's is available in Japan...I hear Hold me, Touch me is popular with the older folk.

Iceman713713 · 12-08-2008, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by jasontkelley1746

clockwork orange

hahaha lmao, thats a good one!

robertc88 · 12-08-2008, 08:34 PM

Planet Earth, Galapagos, and any of the new Wildnerness Video BDs.

rev.and.ride · 12-08-2008, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jasontkelley1746

clockwork orange

Perhaps Caligula?

Col. Zombie · 12-08-2008, 08:37 PM

When I read the thread title, I had to open it up to see if it was serious or just misleading. Low and behold, it was serious.

This must be a real sloooooooooooow news day.

Okay, here's my suggestion.

Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle.

That's the best I can do.

Xerios · 12-08-2008, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by PanasonicPlasmaMan

Band Of Brothers, The double dip is worth every penny

+3

Sloan78 · 12-08-2008, 08:39 PM

Planet Earth: The Complete Collection

Deadset · 12-08-2008, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by TheZoof

The other one I was thinking was Master and Commander as he loves boats. He is a fan of airplanes, war and boats. LOL

Thanks!

I'd go with Master and Commander.

Gremal · 12-08-2008, 08:43 PM

Casablanca looks really sharp. Edit: Oh yeah, HOW THE WEST WAS WON!!! That's a possibility. But I'd tend to agree with the Master & Commander recommendation as a "Grandpa" movie that still has excellent HT technical merits.

STARSCREAM · 12-08-2008, 09:10 PM

I say Band Of Brothers. If not that, then master and commander. It's audio is unreal.

GoBlu08 · 12-08-2008, 09:12 PM

Casablanca, One flew over the cuckoos nest, the day the earth stood still, and the adventures of robin hood.

dvd_mazter · 12-08-2008, 09:18 PM

Wall-e if he likes animated features. Beautiful movie

wnicholas76 · 12-09-2008, 12:56 AM

Show him Bullitt on Blu-ray. The thrilling car chase scene throughout San Francisco in high-def left me completely speechless!

Turnda643 · 12-09-2008, 01:13 AM

Because of his age. I'd say Casablanca, How The West Was Won, Bullitt, The Longest Day, and Patton are all titles that should 'wow' him. He might even like The 7th Voyage of Sinbad.

crobert0247 · 12-09-2008, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by owa

If you don't have to go with a movie/story, Planet Earth might be a good choice. My parents were impressed with the blu-ray movies I showed them but they really didn't start to oohhh and aahhh until I showed them Planet Earth.

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Originally Posted by bypass

+1 Band of Brothers has all the things your Grandpa seems to like!

Excellent recommendation Owa. I'd say go with a little Planet Earth and then the best blu ray of all time - Band of Brothers to top things off. All 1:78 aspect ratios to fill the screen for the gent.

Siri · 12-09-2008, 01:25 AM

I completely forgot about Planet Earth, that would also be a great choice! the PQ is stunning, then, yes, Band of Brothers

Sith · 12-09-2008, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by TheZoof

Hey all!

In a few weeks my grandpa is coming over to watch a blu for the first time. He is really fascinated by audio and picture improvements.

He is 95 years old and I was just wondering some recommendations on films that would be nice for him to watch. He currently owns on DVD only two movies Aviator and Pearl Harbor.

Anyways... I was wondering what you would recommend to watch? I think something with story that he can enjoy but something that shows off the capabilities of blu well too.

I am thinking of getting Band of Brothers on BLU then giving him it on DVD(own it already) but not sure if it is worth the $80 CDN for a double dip.

The other one I was thinking was Master and Commander as he loves boats. He is a fan of airplanes, war and boats. LOL

Thanks!

If your looking for something good he may not of watched yet....There is the
C. Eastwood Flags/letters option...

12-08-2008, 08:43 PM	#32
Gremal Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Daddyland Home Theater Gallery:49 Blu-ray collection:184	Casablanca looks really sharp. Edit: Oh yeah, HOW THE WEST WAS WON!!! That's a possibility. But I'd tend to agree with the Master & Commander recommendation as a "Grandpa" movie that still has excellent HT technical merits. Last edited by Gremal; 12-08-2008 at 08:47 PM.

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