IGN's Top 25 Blu-Rays - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

BD4ME · 02-26-2010, 06:18 PM

It's nice that IGN has opinions, but seriously a few don't even have HD audio. That's a definite WTF-moment. It's their opinion - and sadly when you look at that opinion in an objective way it "sucks".

Still their choices though. Can't change that.

Batman1980 · 02-26-2010, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

I bolded the ones I disagree with

If I didn't know you better, I'd think you were serious there. JUST for kicks -
Dark Knight
Blade Runner
Braveheart
Clerks II
The Departed
The Descent
Fight Club
Ghostbusters
Glory
Gladiator
Harry Potter 1-5
Inglourious Basterds
Iron Man
Jay & Silent Bob strike Back
Kill Bill 1 & 2
King Kong
A Knight's Tale
Knocked Up
Knowing
Last Samurai
And that's just my first cabinet.

Chordata · 02-26-2010, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by neo_reloaded

Oh no! Opinions I disagree with!

Ironically, you posted in here to say that you disagree with those disagreeing with the list.

Koda · 02-26-2010, 06:38 PM

I do love IGN, but they spread themselves too thin. Their editorial staff really isn't equipped to cover everything that the site attempts to. I feel like it's generally still a great site to go to for video game news and reviews, and I love their gamut of podcasts, but for something like blu-rays you're always going to be better off with one of the more specialized film or home theater publications.

plong · 02-26-2010, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by lhslancers

I thought I was the only one who thought Iron Man was at best average.

Are you talking about the movie or the disc quality? Because I would think that this list is a measure of the transfer, not the content.

neo_reloaded · 02-26-2010, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by O_V_N

Ironically, you posted in here to say that you disagree with those disagreeing with the list.

The thread already exists and is growing quickly - my one post is negligible compared to the hoards of "I think this list is stupid because ____." If I made my own thread to disagree with this thread, then you'd have a point.

Beta Man · 02-26-2010, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MosHighDef

those movies would be alot more entertaining than the original top 25.

I would definitely agree with that!

I just think Wizard of Oz, Casablanca, It's a Wonderful Life, GWTW, 2001, CE3K, NBNW etc are films everyone 'must' own (in addition to Bladerunner etc)

owa · 02-26-2010, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Agent Bond

I'm disappointed with the lack of Iron Man. Do you guys agree or disagree with this list?

The list is so-so and I agree about not having Iron Man listed. I think it should be there.

davidlg1971 · 02-26-2010, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Agent Bond

[IMG]I'm disappointed with the lack of Iron Man. Do you guys agree or disagree with this list?

Some of the list I haven't seen, at least via BD. My criteria for a top 25 would be: Great transfer, but great film too.

My own collection is a little over 30 BDs. From the IGN list, I own 7 of the top 11. But I only have 1 of the BDs listed from 12 to 25.

So I'd say they got a lot of the top picks right, but the list overall gets screwy after the top 10. The top 25 *should* include:

Band of Brothers
Star Trek (Remastered series)
Children of Men
Gattaca
LA Confidential

All at least very good transfers...and all are GREAT pieces of cinema.

lhslancers · 02-26-2010, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by plong

Are you talking about the movie or the disc quality? Because I would think that this list is a measure of the transfer, not the content.

PQ is excellent the movie I found at best average even with two of my favorite actors in the cast.

Barnolde · 02-26-2010, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by toefer

I think Iron Man is better than The Fall.

Of the two, The Fall is the completely average movie. It seemed like it was trying too hard to be better than it was.

If you were making a movie and you got a book called "how to make a decent superhero movie... for dummies" you'd have Iron Man, along with the Spider-Mans and most others, I'm sure Hulk in there too.

The Fall was at least unique and visually stunning to boot with all the exotic film locales. Iron Man wasn't a bad movie, it's just a generic popcorn flick. If that's your thing, more power to you, but I've seen enough of those.

Jaguar007 · 02-26-2010, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Exist2Inspire

Where is Wizard of Oz, and Gone With the Wind? Phenominal Blu-Rays.

Um, Wizard of Oz was #4.

I think Casino Royale should have been higher.

42041 · 02-26-2010, 10:17 PM

IGN's blu-ray section is absolutely laughable, a disgrace to journalism.

JediFonger · 02-26-2010, 10:17 PM

all the criterion BDs are way way better

davidlg1971 · 02-26-2010, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Barnolde

If you were making a movie and you got a book called "how to make a decent superhero movie... for dummies" you'd have Iron Man, along with the Spider-Mans and most others, I'm sure Hulk in there too.

I dunno.

On the one hand, I see your first point: Iron Man is a (solid) action adventure flick. But that's also all it is; an entertaining genre film. Ditto the Matrix. These films don't transcend their genre, but exploit them well.

On the other, most of these types of flicks suck so hard I'm amazed when a good one comes along.

Taking that back to the list, I raise my eyebrow at Watchmen being on this list at all; it's a juvenile, obvious and too-literal adaptation of a brilliant book, lacking the soul and intelligence of its source. It's barely a decent film, let alone a great one.

Lepidopterous · 02-26-2010, 10:33 PM

Wow what a terrible list. Fringe, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, and Firefly are all average quality blu-rays. And Speed Racer? Didn't that make the list for biggest disappointment? They choose that over Ratatouille, Sin City, Max Payne, or even Casablanca?

"Behold our 'must own' titles for any serious home theater enthusiast."

Far from a credible definitive list imo but hey, to each his own.

ercoSNOW · 02-27-2010, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Barnolde

Forgetting Sarah Marshall? really? REALLY??

I was totally suprised with that selection..IGN have alot of airheads working there in my opinion...

ArmyOfDarknessAW · 02-27-2010, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by JediFonger

all the criterion BDs are way way better

Yeah, but this was a very mainstream list and many average people would have no idea what most of those movies even are.

masob98 · 02-27-2010, 04:27 AM

That list was straight up crazy. Some of the blus on there were good choices, just there placement was crazy. TDK should have been top 3 at least. Star Trek is awesome but not number 1, maybe 2 or 3.

Snikt · 02-27-2010, 05:19 AM

There were some I agreedw with and others I didn't. I honestly can't believe they included the Spider-Man trilogy, but not the X-Men trilogy.

Sure the Spidey movies looked and sounded great, but there were no extras; save for Spidey 3. The X-Men trilogy looked great and sounds even better than the Spidey films, and you get a ton of extras for each film.

I've really lost any real interest in IGN's reviews. Only reason I visit the site now is to see if there's any movie news.

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02-26-2010, 06:18 PM	#41
BD4ME Active Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:The Netherlands Blu-ray collection:79	It's nice that IGN has opinions, but seriously a few don't even have HD audio. That's a definite WTF-moment. It's their opinion - and sadly when you look at that opinion in an objective way it "sucks". Still their choices though. Can't change that.

02-26-2010, 06:38 PM	#44
Koda Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010 Home Theater Gallery:9 4K collection:314 Blu-ray collection:1508 DVD collection:25 Trading Score:44	I do love IGN, but they spread themselves too thin. Their editorial staff really isn't equipped to cover everything that the site attempts to. I feel like it's generally still a great site to go to for video game news and reviews, and I love their gamut of podcasts, but for something like blu-rays you're always going to be better off with one of the more specialized film or home theater publications.

02-26-2010, 10:17 PM	#53
42041 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2008	IGN's blu-ray section is absolutely laughable, a disgrace to journalism.

02-26-2010, 10:17 PM	#54
JediFonger Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2009 4K collection:248 Blu-ray collection:1350 DVD collection:144 Digital collection:1 Trading Score:47	all the criterion BDs are way way better

02-26-2010, 10:33 PM	#56
Lepidopterous Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:DjMethod was here Blu-ray collection:696 Trading Score:2	Wow what a terrible list. Fringe, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, and Firefly are all average quality blu-rays. And Speed Racer? Didn't that make the list for biggest disappointment? They choose that over Ratatouille, Sin City, Max Payne, or even Casablanca? "Behold our 'must own' titles for any serious home theater enthusiast." Far from a credible definitive list imo but hey, to each his own.

02-27-2010, 04:27 AM	#59
masob98 Power Member Member since:Apr 2008 Home Theater Gallery:15 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:384 DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews:11	That list was straight up crazy. Some of the blus on there were good choices, just there placement was crazy. TDK should have been top 3 at least. Star Trek is awesome but not number 1, maybe 2 or 3.

02-27-2010, 05:19 AM	#60
Snikt Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2008 4K collection:204 Blu-ray collection:437 Trading Score:3	There were some I agreedw with and others I didn't. I honestly can't believe they included the Spider-Man trilogy, but not the X-Men trilogy. Sure the Spidey movies looked and sounded great, but there were no extras; save for Spidey 3. The X-Men trilogy looked great and sounds even better than the Spidey films, and you get a ton of extras for each film. I've really lost any real interest in IGN's reviews. Only reason I visit the site now is to see if there's any movie news.

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