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The Theory · 09-04-2010, 02:04 PM

I'll just throw my opinion into the fray. Why not?

Alien Anthology [Blu-ray]
The first Alien movie is such a must-get it isn't even funny. I'm a bit hesitant on whether the whole series is really worth picking up as they get worse as they go along. I'll probably end up pulling the trigger. Because I be stupid. But I wouldn't necessarily recommend it if you haven't seen the movies already and know you like them.

District 9 [Blu-ray]
Such a good movie its ridiculous. Really takes a creative and neat approach to the whole "aliens" issue. Does a beautiful job setting up the scenario in documentary style before really giving the aliens a personality and making a hero out of a suit-and-tie kind of man.

Pirates of the Caribbean Trilogy [Blu-ray]
Skip it and just get the first one. That is the only one that matters.

Grindhouse (Special Edition) [Blu-ray]
This is tops on my "want to get asap" list. I was in the theater opening night for the full presentation and it blew. my. mind.

Hellraiser [Blu-ray]
I really enjoyed this one a lot. Its kinda campy, but has some really scary moments and great characters. Plus, it is hard to go wrong a movie with a man with pins in his head. (Incidentally, the edition I have packages both this movie and Children of the Corn together in one cheap pack. I'd recommend that.)

9 [Blu-ray]
I enjoy this more for what I hope it influences future animated features to be (darker, somberer affairs) than for what this actually accomplishes. Its alright, but definitely not one I'd recommend picking up except on the cheap.

There Will Be Blood [Blu-ray]
This is one of those great character profiles that really shows off two characters really marvelously. Even the side characters are individual and rather splendid. Mix that with really stark visuals and the movie is a win.

The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus [Blu-ray]
I loved this. Terry Gilliam can do no wrong.

Pinocchio (Two-Disc 70th Anniversary Platinum Edition + Standard DVD+ BD Live) [Blu-ray]
You know what this is. And these old Disney titles look absolutely gorgeous. Might as well pick it up now before it goes back into the vault.

Paprika [Blu-ray]
The director of this, Satoshi Kon, died just last week. One of the sadder "celebrity" deaths I've experienced since Johnny Cash. This is probably my least favorite work from him, but as it is the only one available on Blu Ray I really have to recommend it. It is very surreal and the plot really twists and turns to an extent you may or may not know what is going on. But visually spectacular with neat characters to boot.

The Boondock Saints [Blu-ray]
I found this surprisingly good, but it isn't as quality as a lot of the other titles on this list. I'd say give it a pass, unless you really find it for cheap.

The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button: The Criterion Collection [Blu-ray]
If you like quality movies with amazing releases, this is a must-get. Criterion is the best in the business at giving you your monies worth and this release is no different.

Trick 'r Treat [Blu-ray]
I found this surprisingly good. It is sort of an anthology of stories... but the stories mix together to a certain extent to give the movie some continuity. Really entertaining and captures the Halloween spirit well.

Ponyo (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo)
This movie is absolutely GORGEOUS. Some of the best animation I've seen on the big screen or on blu ray. While the story is a bit "kiddier" than some Studio Ghibli stuff, the film is a lot of fun. I find I enjoy it more every time I see it.

Kill Bill - Volumes 1 & 2 [Blu-ray] (Amazon.com Exclusive)
It's Tarantino. I think he can do no wrong... though I know a lot of people who hate him with a passion. So YMMV.

The Fountain [Blu-ray]
This gets good reviews, but I personally found it pretty awkward and disappointing in the end. But I guess there is a whole world out there who disagrees with me.

The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy (Theatrical Editions + Digital Copy) [Blu-ray]
If you have to get LotRs at some point, wait for the extended versions. I personally hate the series, but recognize that the theatrical editions are far inferior.

Blood: The Last Vampire [Blu-ray]
See the full-length Blood+ series, but this 40-odd minute OAV doesn't have a great plot and all but no character development. Not recommended.

Blade Runner (Five-Disc Complete Collector's Edition) [Blu-ray]
Yes. Yes. And again yes. Great movie with a great release.

The Mist (Two-Disc Collector's Edition) [Blu-ray]
One of my favorites. This is especially a great release because it includes the B&W version which is much better.

The Shining [Blu-ray]
Classic Kubrick. A very influential film.

A Clockwork Orange [Blu-ray]
More classic Kubrick. Not a movie for the faint of heart due to a lot of the violence, but it is stylistically amazing with an interesting lead.

The Princess Bride (Blu-ray + DVD Combo)
One of the funniest, coolest, multi-genre movies ever? Yes.

Seven Samurai (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]
I don't have this one yet, but in my mind I'd get pretty much anything Criterion before anything else. I love Criterion. Quality releases which always look amazing.

Seven [Blu-ray]
Great script and one of the best endings of a crime movie ever.

Rinzler · 09-04-2010, 02:45 PM

Up (Four-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo + BD Live) [Blu-ray]
Kung Fu Panda (+BD Live) [Blu-ray]
Pirates of the Caribbean Trilogy [Blu-ray]
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy) [Blu-ray]
Iron Man 2 (Three-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy)
Star Trek (Three-Disc Edition) [Blu-ray]
Pinocchio (Two-Disc 70th Anniversary Platinum Edition + Standard DVD+ BD Live) [Blu-ray]
Wall-E (Two-Disc and BD Live) [Blu-ray]
Beauty and the Beast (Three-Disc Diamond Edition Blu-ray/DVD Combo w/ DVD Packaging)

Of what I have seen, this is what I recommend. Only get Pinocchio if you like the older Disney stuff, and make sure you get Beauty and the Beast in BD packaging unless you want it in an Amaray case. And note that the Wall-E you have listed has no slipcover.

ozzsoad · 09-04-2010, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark Moses

There's the two I was wating for!

Ok official List
Watchmen
Saving Private Ryan
Beauty and The Beast
300
Star Trek
The Mist
2001
The Shining
Iron Man 2
Up
Minority report
Event Horizon
Sunshine
Psycho
The Exorcist
Alien Anthology
Halloween
Trick R Treat
Let The Right One In
The Thing
Blade Runner
There Will Be Blood
FullMetal Alcehmist Brotherhood

Comes to a total of $507. Not bad.

Again, excellent selection of movies. Have fun.

Denoku · 09-05-2010, 02:38 AM

Thanks everyone for the help. This is really tough decision for me since I want all of these movies, it's just deciding what are the best ones to get now.

That list above is a rough draft I suppose but a basic idea of what I'm getting but I may switch a few.

QuasidodoJr · 09-05-2010, 02:43 PM

My suggestions from your first list:

2001
Blade Runner
A Clockwork Orange
Collateral
District 9
Dr. Strangelove
The Exorcist
Event Horizon
The Evil Dead
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Halloween
Hellraiser
Iron Man 2
Leon: The Professional
Let the Right One In
Minority Report
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
North by Northwest
The Patriot
Pinocchio
The Princess Bride
Psycho
Saving Private Ryan
There Will Be Blood
The Shining
The Thing
Up

These all come up for less than $500 at Amazon, I believe.

I didn't suggest the Alien Anthology, because chances are Fox will eventually release the films, separately, and you won't get stuck with the 4th movie. There are plenty of people that also think Alien 3 is quite bad, as well.

And I left off Beauty and the Beast, since Disney is offering a $10 off coupon, which means you'll probably be able to get it from a B&M retailer on October 5th for between $15 and $17.

mr. b · 09-06-2010, 02:17 AM

Based on your criteria of mostly horror with a few other genres thrown in, and from your list, I'd go with the following ones. The criteria I used was based off current prices off amazon with a few exceptions (new releases or some of my fav's). I also took out all the digibooks because they can be had usually for $15-$16 when they go on sale. I didn't include any Disney titles, but some were tempting as they are pretty much all great. There are some new releases in the mix, and the total comes out to $513.27 as of this posting. There's a good chance the Alien Anthology will drop in price some more, so it could put you closer to $500. It was tough cutting some out for me, but this should keep you entertained through Halloween. You could also cut out the Alien set and add 5-6 titles easily like Seven, some of the Disney's, Gangs of New York, Escape from New York, Star Trek, or The Shining.

Alien Anthology
Grindhouse (Special Edition) [Blu-ray]
9 [Blu-ray]
Iron Man 2 (Three-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy)
The Boondock Saints [Blu-ray]
The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button: The Criterion Collection [Blu-ray]
Trick 'r Treat [Blu-ray]
Halloween Starter Pack (Land of the Dead / Dawn of the Dead / The Thing) [Blu-ray]
Highlander (Director's Cut) [Blu-ray]
The Terminator [Blu-ray]
Event Horizon [Blu-ray]
Halloween [Blu-ray]
The Evil Dead (Limited Edition) [Blu-ray]
Blade Runner (Five-Disc Complete Collector's Edition) [Blu-ray]
The Mist (Two-Disc Collector's Edition) [Blu-ray]
A Clockwork Orange [Blu-ray]
Minority Report [Blu-ray]
Collateral [Blu-ray]
Léon: The Professional (Theatrical and Extended Edition) [Blu-ray]
The Machinist [Blu-ray]
Big Fish [Blu-ray]
Dawn of the Dead [Blu-ray]
Seven Samurai (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]

09-06-2010, 02:17 AM	#46
mr. b Special Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Texas 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:839 Digital collection:142 Trading Score:32	Based on your criteria of mostly horror with a few other genres thrown in, and from your list, I'd go with the following ones. The criteria I used was based off current prices off amazon with a few exceptions (new releases or some of my fav's). I also took out all the digibooks because they can be had usually for $15-$16 when they go on sale. I didn't include any Disney titles, but some were tempting as they are pretty much all great. There are some new releases in the mix, and the total comes out to $513.27 as of this posting. There's a good chance the Alien Anthology will drop in price some more, so it could put you closer to $500. It was tough cutting some out for me, but this should keep you entertained through Halloween. You could also cut out the Alien set and add 5-6 titles easily like Seven, some of the Disney's, Gangs of New York, Escape from New York, Star Trek, or The Shining. Alien Anthology Grindhouse (Special Edition) [Blu-ray] 9 [Blu-ray] Iron Man 2 (Three-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy) The Boondock Saints [Blu-ray] The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button: The Criterion Collection [Blu-ray] Trick 'r Treat [Blu-ray] Halloween Starter Pack (Land of the Dead / Dawn of the Dead / The Thing) [Blu-ray] Highlander (Director's Cut) [Blu-ray] The Terminator [Blu-ray] Event Horizon [Blu-ray] Halloween [Blu-ray] The Evil Dead (Limited Edition) [Blu-ray] Blade Runner (Five-Disc Complete Collector's Edition) [Blu-ray] The Mist (Two-Disc Collector's Edition) [Blu-ray] A Clockwork Orange [Blu-ray] Minority Report [Blu-ray] Collateral [Blu-ray] Léon: The Professional (Theatrical and Extended Edition) [Blu-ray] The Machinist [Blu-ray] Big Fish [Blu-ray] Dawn of the Dead [Blu-ray] Seven Samurai (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray] Last edited by mr. b; 09-06-2010 at 02:48 AM.

09-04-2010, 02:04 PM	#41
The Theory Senior Member Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Lancaster, PA Blu-ray collection:369	I'll just throw my opinion into the fray. Why not? Alien Anthology [Blu-ray] The first Alien movie is such a must-get it isn't even funny. I'm a bit hesitant on whether the whole series is really worth picking up as they get worse as they go along. I'll probably end up pulling the trigger. Because I be stupid. But I wouldn't necessarily recommend it if you haven't seen the movies already and know you like them. District 9 [Blu-ray] Such a good movie its ridiculous. Really takes a creative and neat approach to the whole "aliens" issue. Does a beautiful job setting up the scenario in documentary style before really giving the aliens a personality and making a hero out of a suit-and-tie kind of man. Pirates of the Caribbean Trilogy [Blu-ray] Skip it and just get the first one. That is the only one that matters. Grindhouse (Special Edition) [Blu-ray] This is tops on my "want to get asap" list. I was in the theater opening night for the full presentation and it blew. my. mind. Hellraiser [Blu-ray] I really enjoyed this one a lot. Its kinda campy, but has some really scary moments and great characters. Plus, it is hard to go wrong a movie with a man with pins in his head. (Incidentally, the edition I have packages both this movie and Children of the Corn together in one cheap pack. I'd recommend that.) 9 [Blu-ray] I enjoy this more for what I hope it influences future animated features to be (darker, somberer affairs) than for what this actually accomplishes. Its alright, but definitely not one I'd recommend picking up except on the cheap. There Will Be Blood [Blu-ray] This is one of those great character profiles that really shows off two characters really marvelously. Even the side characters are individual and rather splendid. Mix that with really stark visuals and the movie is a win. The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus [Blu-ray] I loved this. Terry Gilliam can do no wrong. Pinocchio (Two-Disc 70th Anniversary Platinum Edition + Standard DVD+ BD Live) [Blu-ray] You know what this is. And these old Disney titles look absolutely gorgeous. Might as well pick it up now before it goes back into the vault. Paprika [Blu-ray] The director of this, Satoshi Kon, died just last week. One of the sadder "celebrity" deaths I've experienced since Johnny Cash. This is probably my least favorite work from him, but as it is the only one available on Blu Ray I really have to recommend it. It is very surreal and the plot really twists and turns to an extent you may or may not know what is going on. But visually spectacular with neat characters to boot. The Boondock Saints [Blu-ray] I found this surprisingly good, but it isn't as quality as a lot of the other titles on this list. I'd say give it a pass, unless you really find it for cheap. The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button: The Criterion Collection [Blu-ray] If you like quality movies with amazing releases, this is a must-get. Criterion is the best in the business at giving you your monies worth and this release is no different. Trick 'r Treat [Blu-ray] I found this surprisingly good. It is sort of an anthology of stories... but the stories mix together to a certain extent to give the movie some continuity. Really entertaining and captures the Halloween spirit well. Ponyo (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo) This movie is absolutely GORGEOUS. Some of the best animation I've seen on the big screen or on blu ray. While the story is a bit "kiddier" than some Studio Ghibli stuff, the film is a lot of fun. I find I enjoy it more every time I see it. Kill Bill - Volumes 1 & 2 [Blu-ray] (Amazon.com Exclusive) It's Tarantino. I think he can do no wrong... though I know a lot of people who hate him with a passion. So YMMV. The Fountain [Blu-ray] This gets good reviews, but I personally found it pretty awkward and disappointing in the end. But I guess there is a whole world out there who disagrees with me. The Lord of the Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy (Theatrical Editions + Digital Copy) [Blu-ray] If you have to get LotRs at some point, wait for the extended versions. I personally hate the series, but recognize that the theatrical editions are far inferior. Blood: The Last Vampire [Blu-ray] See the full-length Blood+ series, but this 40-odd minute OAV doesn't have a great plot and all but no character development. Not recommended. Blade Runner (Five-Disc Complete Collector's Edition) [Blu-ray] Yes. Yes. And again yes. Great movie with a great release. The Mist (Two-Disc Collector's Edition) [Blu-ray] One of my favorites. This is especially a great release because it includes the B&W version which is much better. The Shining [Blu-ray] Classic Kubrick. A very influential film. A Clockwork Orange [Blu-ray] More classic Kubrick. Not a movie for the faint of heart due to a lot of the violence, but it is stylistically amazing with an interesting lead. The Princess Bride (Blu-ray + DVD Combo) One of the funniest, coolest, multi-genre movies ever? Yes. Seven Samurai (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray] I don't have this one yet, but in my mind I'd get pretty much anything Criterion before anything else. I love Criterion. Quality releases which always look amazing. Seven [Blu-ray] Great script and one of the best endings of a crime movie ever.

09-04-2010, 02:45 PM	#42
Rinzler Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Sep 2009 4K collection:26 Blu-ray collection:919 DVD collection:142 Trading Score:1	Up (Four-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo + BD Live) [Blu-ray] Kung Fu Panda (+BD Live) [Blu-ray] Pirates of the Caribbean Trilogy [Blu-ray] Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy) [Blu-ray] Iron Man 2 (Three-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy) Star Trek (Three-Disc Edition) [Blu-ray] Pinocchio (Two-Disc 70th Anniversary Platinum Edition + Standard DVD+ BD Live) [Blu-ray] Wall-E (Two-Disc and BD Live) [Blu-ray] Beauty and the Beast (Three-Disc Diamond Edition Blu-ray/DVD Combo w/ DVD Packaging) Of what I have seen, this is what I recommend. Only get Pinocchio if you like the older Disney stuff, and make sure you get Beauty and the Beast in BD packaging unless you want it in an Amaray case. And note that the Wall-E you have listed has no slipcover.

09-05-2010, 02:38 AM	#44
Denoku Moderator Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Tampa PSN:hotsauce2888 Home Theater Gallery:25 Blu-ray collection:290 DVD collection:3	Thanks everyone for the help. This is really tough decision for me since I want all of these movies, it's just deciding what are the best ones to get now. That list above is a rough draft I suppose but a basic idea of what I'm getting but I may switch a few.

09-05-2010, 02:43 PM	#45
QuasidodoJr Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Cincinnati, OH 4K collection:614 Blu-ray collection:1649 DVD collection:152 Trading Score:267	My suggestions from your first list: 2001 Blade Runner A Clockwork Orange Collateral District 9 Dr. Strangelove The Exorcist Event Horizon The Evil Dead The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Halloween Hellraiser Iron Man 2 Leon: The Professional Let the Right One In Minority Report A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) North by Northwest The Patriot Pinocchio The Princess Bride Psycho Saving Private Ryan There Will Be Blood The Shining The Thing Up These all come up for less than $500 at Amazon, I believe. I didn't suggest the Alien Anthology, because chances are Fox will eventually release the films, separately, and you won't get stuck with the 4th movie. There are plenty of people that also think Alien 3 is quite bad, as well. And I left off Beauty and the Beast, since Disney is offering a $10 off coupon, which means you'll probably be able to get it from a B&M retailer on October 5th for between $15 and $17.

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