Hmmm... What should I get? - Blu-ray Forum

shoppingforplayer · 08-23-2007, 08:18 PM

I just bought a s300 Blu-Ray Player yesterday to go with my 46" Sharp Aquos 1080p 92 series LCD.... And I don't have any movies.

I get free blockbuster rentals through work, so i can rent any movie i want for free, but I want to know what blu-rays i should buy.

I'm looking to purchase about 3.

Does anyone know the picture quality on Ice Age? And what about The Departed?

Also, post your recommendations of your top 3 blu-rays in terms of PQ, SQ, and overall if its a good movie worth owning.

Thanks!

shoppingforplayer · 08-23-2007, 08:18 PM

So Braveheart and Gladiator are HD-DVD exclusives?

ALONG WITH THE BOURNE TRILOGY

blackhawktraffic · 08-23-2007, 08:20 PM

Yes they are.

Depending on how much you are willing to fork out, Planet Earth is a must. Also the Pirates of the Caribbean BD's are the highest rated for quality. I haven't seen the quality yet on Departed but heard it is good and the movie is awesome. Although its only in 1080i The Discovery Atlas series is pretty good too.

Mr.Neutral · 08-23-2007, 08:21 PM

Ice Age 2 looked great, so I'd assume Ice Age would as well. Ice Age IMO was a better movie. I saw the Departed on HD DVD, but it looked great - I'd assume the same for blu-ray.

The 2 Pirates movies look great. Stargate was great. Only thing I've seen on blu-ray that was awful was Total Recall.

If you haven't seen the movie Crank, I'd recommend that. I haven't seen it on blu-ray, but have heard it looks good - The movie itself was great.

aygie · 08-23-2007, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by shoppingforplayer

So Braveheart and Gladiator are HD-DVD exclusives?

ALONG WITH THE BOURNE TRILOGY

haha don't fret! Departed looks great. I liked the rock and con air (import friendly) and potc was brilliant as well. What kind of films are you into?

shoppingforplayer · 08-23-2007, 08:24 PM

I'm thinking The Departed (one of my fav. movies), Ice Age 2 (1 isn't on bluray i don't think), and Pirates 1 (i hated the 2nd one)

Mr.Neutral · 08-23-2007, 08:26 PM

Have you seen Ice Age 2? I just though it was ok.. it didn't bore me, but it didn't excite me either. Crank would be much better

aygie · 08-23-2007, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by shoppingforplayer

I'm thinking The Departed (one of my fav. movies), Ice Age 2 (1 isn't on bluray i don't think), and Pirates 1 (i hated the 2nd one)

yeah pirates 2 sucked, the prestige is also good.

Guinness7 · 08-23-2007, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by shoppingforplayer

I'm thinking The Departed (one of my fav. movies), Ice Age 2 (1 isn't on bluray i don't think), and Pirates 1 (i hated the 2nd one)

Departed and pirates look great i am not sure about ice age, but the first two i would get.

cawgijoe · 08-23-2007, 08:30 PM

All these suggestions are good.

Here are a couple more for you:

Casino Royale
Letters from Iwo Jima

Excellent PQ on both and they are great movies.

Mr.Neutral · 08-23-2007, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Guinness7

Departed and pirates look great i am not sure about ice age, but the first two i would get.

Ice Age 2 does look great, I just personally didn't think its a great movie.

shoppingforplayer · 08-23-2007, 08:31 PM

if they had ice age 1 in bluray i'd get that.

i just like the squirrel so thats why i want ice age hahaha

aygie · 08-23-2007, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by cawgijoe

All these suggestions are good.

Here are a couple more for you:

Casino Royale
Letters from Iwo Jima

Excellent PQ on both and they are great movies.

Casino Royale good call.

cathexist · 08-23-2007, 08:41 PM

-Casino Royale (a necessity)
-The Fifth Element (make sure you get the remastered one, not the original release)
-300 (beautiful movie, some grain...but that's intentional to the style of the movie)

I haven't watched any of the Pirates trilogy on blu-ray yet...but I would imagine they look amazing. If you're a fan of the series, go with the first Pirates.

If you're looking at disc sets, go for Planet Earth as it is absolutely gorgeous.

The Departed was a good movie as well, but it just didn't seem as crisp as some of the others I've seen on blu-ray.

08-23-2007, 08:18 PM	#1
shoppingforplayer Member Member since:Aug 2007	Hmmm... What should I get? I just bought a s300 Blu-Ray Player yesterday to go with my 46" Sharp Aquos 1080p 92 series LCD.... And I don't have any movies. I get free blockbuster rentals through work, so i can rent any movie i want for free, but I want to know what blu-rays i should buy. I'm looking to purchase about 3. Does anyone know the picture quality on Ice Age? And what about The Departed? Also, post your recommendations of your top 3 blu-rays in terms of PQ, SQ, and overall if its a good movie worth owning. Thanks!

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08-23-2007, 08:20 PM	#3
blackhawktraffic Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Upland, CA 4K collection:17 Blu-ray collection:18 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:228	Yes they are. Depending on how much you are willing to fork out, Planet Earth is a must. Also the Pirates of the Caribbean BD's are the highest rated for quality. I haven't seen the quality yet on Departed but heard it is good and the movie is awesome. Although its only in 1080i The Discovery Atlas series is pretty good too.

08-23-2007, 08:21 PM	#4
Mr.Neutral Banned Member since:Aug 2007	Ice Age 2 looked great, so I'd assume Ice Age would as well. Ice Age IMO was a better movie. I saw the Departed on HD DVD, but it looked great - I'd assume the same for blu-ray. The 2 Pirates movies look great. Stargate was great. Only thing I've seen on blu-ray that was awful was Total Recall. If you haven't seen the movie Crank, I'd recommend that. I haven't seen it on blu-ray, but have heard it looks good - The movie itself was great.

08-23-2007, 08:24 PM	#6
shoppingforplayer Member Member since:Aug 2007	I'm thinking The Departed (one of my fav. movies), Ice Age 2 (1 isn't on bluray i don't think), and Pirates 1 (i hated the 2nd one)

08-23-2007, 08:26 PM	#7
Mr.Neutral Banned Member since:Aug 2007	Have you seen Ice Age 2? I just though it was ok.. it didn't bore me, but it didn't excite me either. Crank would be much better

08-23-2007, 08:30 PM	#10
cawgijoe Special Member Member since:Feb 2007 Trading Score:1	All these suggestions are good. Here are a couple more for you: Casino Royale Letters from Iwo Jima Excellent PQ on both and they are great movies.

08-23-2007, 08:31 PM	#12
shoppingforplayer Member Member since:Aug 2007	if they had ice age 1 in bluray i'd get that. i just like the squirrel so thats why i want ice age hahaha

08-23-2007, 08:41 PM	#14
cathexist Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Aurora, CO 4K collection:302 Blu-ray collection:1253 DVD collection:73 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:8	-Casino Royale (a necessity) -The Fifth Element (make sure you get the remastered one, not the original release) -300 (beautiful movie, some grain...but that's intentional to the style of the movie) I haven't watched any of the Pirates trilogy on blu-ray yet...but I would imagine they look amazing. If you're a fan of the series, go with the first Pirates. If you're looking at disc sets, go for Planet Earth as it is absolutely gorgeous. The Departed was a good movie as well, but it just didn't seem as crisp as some of the others I've seen on blu-ray.

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