Best DVD to BD upgrades? - Blu-ray Forum

Sixx · 08-08-2009, 07:24 PM

I have a pretty good selection of DVD's which I consider some of the best movies to own for PQ and Audio. I have upgraded to Blu ray and was wondering who had a list of "must have's" for blu-ray upgrades. In other words, I own Kingdom Of Heaven on DVD...is it worth the money to but the same disc on blu? Even though I am impressed with BLU-ray, I can't imagine the PQ can be that much better compared to the DVD of this movie. As far as I'm concerned, KOH was reference material as far as DVD's go. Just don't wanna waste the money unless I'm going to be shocked at the difference.

GeneD5 · 08-08-2009, 07:26 PM

Kindom of Heaven is a PERFECT example of why to upgrade to blu...the zoomed out panning shots are AMAZING

SAP12690 · 08-08-2009, 07:32 PM

ANY PIXAR FILM, looks 100% Better on BLU!!!

retablo · 08-08-2009, 07:33 PM

If you prefer your reference material in 852x480 (or whatever it is), keep the DVD. If you'd rather have more than double the res, then get blu (1920×1080). Upscaled or not, DVD reference quality means nothing compared to blu.

charlieray1 · 08-08-2009, 07:33 PM

The Searchers. The DVD can't compete at all.

Batman1980 · 08-08-2009, 07:37 PM

Ghostbusters is a DVD I wouldn't use to wipe my ass but I think it's one of the best blu-rays I own.

Buddy Christ · 08-08-2009, 07:43 PM

In my opinion I think that the OP should have asked the reverse question. Since most Blu's are an upgrade, The question might be "Which DVD's are worth sticking with?"

Freekman · 08-08-2009, 07:50 PM

Upgrade the original 300 DVD to Blu. I've had that DVD for 2 years and watched it over 15 times and I still feel no regret about buying the Complete Experience.

Sixx · 08-08-2009, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Freekman

Upgrade the original 300 DVD to Blu. I've had that DVD for 2 years and watched it over 15 times and I still feel no regret about buying the Complete Experience.

That's cool about 300....I was wondering about that one since the PQ was so good on DVD as well. Whats the difference between the experience version and the regular Blu?

steve_dave · 08-08-2009, 07:57 PM

Casablanca
Young Frankenstein
Blade Runner
Surf's Up
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1973)

Freekman · 08-08-2009, 07:59 PM

The Complete Experience has 4 PiP tracks and BD-Live (nothing available yet). Obviously, PQ and AQ are much better, as well.

Sixx · 08-08-2009, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Freekman

The Complete Experience has 4 PiP tracks and BD-Live (nothing available yet). Obviously, PQ and AQ are much better, as well.

Thanks!

Kinda off the subject but has anyone seen Generation Kill??? I'm kinda a war movie freak but didn't know what I was getting into with this one.

Beta Man · 08-08-2009, 08:26 PM

If you've seen great Blu-ray transfers, and recognize they're great..... then you're already aware of what Blu-ray is capable of, and the fact that you question whether or not Kingdom of Heaven "Can possibly look any better" is puzzling to me.

Kingdom of Heaven was what you referred to as "reference quality DVD"

Well.... compare it to your top 5 or so "reference" quality Blu-rays you own, and see where it stands.

SillyMammo · 08-08-2009, 08:28 PM

I upgraded KoH and believe the PQ/SQ are a definite upgrade. But make sure to keep your Director's Cut DVD because of the plethora of bonus features aren't on the BR.

MAPdead · 08-08-2009, 08:31 PM

The Original Dawn Of The Dead transfer still blows my mind on how good it looks.

Dotpattern · 08-08-2009, 08:32 PM

Poltergeist and The Road Warrior.

vegeta88 · 08-08-2009, 08:56 PM

Hellboy
Nightmare Before Christmas
Casino Royale

I also uprgraded for V for Vndetta, The Rock, The Mummy, and Shawshank Redemption but I wouldn't say they are MUST have upgrades.

jphantom · 08-08-2009, 09:04 PM

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Transformers
Casino Royale

I particularly love any movie that includes a tropical scene. PotC, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Into the Blue; there's something about beach settings that simply exemplify the vivid detail of Blu-ray high definition.

spolcyc · 08-08-2009, 09:06 PM

The best upgrades I have are

Kingdom of Heaven
i, Robot
Spider-Man 1 & 2
Die Hard Collection
Ghostbusters (beware though if you hate grain)
Underworld
Godfather Trilogy
The Patriot
POTC trilogy
The Rock
and the first two seasons of Lost

hardtosayx · 08-08-2009, 10:42 PM

From what I know, because most of mine I didn't own on DVD first, but Spiderman 1-3 look much better

08-08-2009, 07:24 PM	#1
Sixx Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Midwest Home Theater Gallery:36 Blu-ray collection:109 Blu-ray reviews:5	Best DVD to BD upgrades? I have a pretty good selection of DVD's which I consider some of the best movies to own for PQ and Audio. I have upgraded to Blu ray and was wondering who had a list of "must have's" for blu-ray upgrades. In other words, I own Kingdom Of Heaven on DVD...is it worth the money to but the same disc on blu? Even though I am impressed with BLU-ray, I can't imagine the PQ can be that much better compared to the DVD of this movie. As far as I'm concerned, KOH was reference material as far as DVD's go. Just don't wanna waste the money unless I'm going to be shocked at the difference.

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08-08-2009, 07:26 PM	#2
GeneD5 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 4K collection:244 Blu-ray collection:246 Trading Score:168	Kindom of Heaven is a PERFECT example of why to upgrade to blu...the zoomed out panning shots are AMAZING

08-08-2009, 07:32 PM	#3
SAP12690 Special Member Member since:May 2009 4K collection:99 Blu-ray collection:1113 DVD collection:102 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:17	ANY PIXAR FILM, looks 100% Better on BLU!!!

08-08-2009, 07:33 PM	#4
retablo Banned Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Hollywood Blu-ray collection:1307 Trading Score:1	If you prefer your reference material in 852x480 (or whatever it is), keep the DVD. If you'd rather have more than double the res, then get blu (1920×1080). Upscaled or not, DVD reference quality means nothing compared to blu.

08-08-2009, 07:33 PM	#5
charlieray1 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Victorville, CA Blu-ray reviews: 1	The Searchers. The DVD can't compete at all.

08-08-2009, 07:37 PM	#6
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	Ghostbusters is a DVD I wouldn't use to wipe my ass but I think it's one of the best blu-rays I own.

08-08-2009, 07:43 PM	#7
Buddy Christ Power Member Member since:Aug 2009 Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:142 Blu-ray reviews:7	In my opinion I think that the OP should have asked the reverse question. Since most Blu's are an upgrade, The question might be "Which DVD's are worth sticking with?"

08-08-2009, 07:50 PM	#8
Freekman Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:New York Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:109 Trading Score:2	Upgrade the original 300 DVD to Blu. I've had that DVD for 2 years and watched it over 15 times and I still feel no regret about buying the Complete Experience.

08-08-2009, 07:57 PM	#10
steve_dave Blu-ray Duke Member since:Nov 2008 Trading Score:21	Casablanca Young Frankenstein Blade Runner Surf's Up The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1973)

08-08-2009, 07:59 PM	#11
Freekman Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:New York Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:109 Trading Score:2	The Complete Experience has 4 PiP tracks and BD-Live (nothing available yet). Obviously, PQ and AQ are much better, as well.

08-08-2009, 08:26 PM	#13
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	If you've seen great Blu-ray transfers, and recognize they're great..... then you're already aware of what Blu-ray is capable of, and the fact that you question whether or not Kingdom of Heaven "Can possibly look any better" is puzzling to me. Kingdom of Heaven was what you referred to as "reference quality DVD" Well.... compare it to your top 5 or so "reference" quality Blu-rays you own, and see where it stands.

08-08-2009, 08:28 PM	#14
SillyMammo Expert Member Member since:Aug 2008 4K collection:426 Blu-ray collection:1086 Trading Score:2	I upgraded KoH and believe the PQ/SQ are a definite upgrade. But make sure to keep your Director's Cut DVD because of the plethora of bonus features aren't on the BR.

08-08-2009, 08:31 PM	#15
MAPdead Power Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:North Carolina 4K collection:918 Blu-ray collection:2683 Blu-ray reviews:23	The Original Dawn Of The Dead transfer still blows my mind on how good it looks.

08-08-2009, 08:32 PM	#16
Dotpattern Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Southern California 4K collection:408 Blu-ray collection:1513	Poltergeist and The Road Warrior.

08-08-2009, 08:56 PM	#17
vegeta88 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2007 Location:CA 4K collection:94 Blu-ray collection:666 DVD collection:116 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:1	Hellboy Nightmare Before Christmas Casino Royale I also uprgraded for V for Vndetta, The Rock, The Mummy, and Shawshank Redemption but I wouldn't say they are MUST have upgrades.

08-08-2009, 09:04 PM	#18
jphantom Member Member since:Jul 2009 Blu-ray collection:36	Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl Transformers Casino Royale I particularly love any movie that includes a tropical scene. PotC, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Into the Blue; there's something about beach settings that simply exemplify the vivid detail of Blu-ray high definition.

08-08-2009, 09:06 PM	#19
spolcyc Special Member Member since:Apr 2008 4K collection:344 Blu-ray collection:745 DVD collection:54 iTunes collection:516 Blu-ray reviews:20	The best upgrades I have are Kingdom of Heaven i, Robot Spider-Man 1 & 2 Die Hard Collection Ghostbusters (beware though if you hate grain) Underworld Godfather Trilogy The Patriot POTC trilogy The Rock and the first two seasons of Lost

08-08-2009, 10:42 PM	#20
hardtosayx Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jun 2009 Location:PA 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:1482 DVD collection:77 Trading Score:52	From what I know, because most of mine I didn't own on DVD first, but Spiderman 1-3 look much better

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