Biggest (most impressive) difference between DVD and Blu-ray - Which Movie? - Blu-ray Forum

bruss01 · 08-22-2008, 11:33 PM

Ok, here's a question...

Let's say you have the same movie in both formats. You put in the DVD and watch it, then you put in the Blu-ray and watch it. (repeat for every film you have ever seen in both formats).

Which film is the improvement MOST impressive? Which is most improved by the transfer to Blu-Ray in your opinion?

BTW this assumes you have watched the DVD up-converted on your blu-ray player.

Anyone care to comment? Which difference most blew you away?

Mr. J · 08-22-2008, 11:39 PM

I. Robot hands down!

arush5268d · 08-22-2008, 11:40 PM

No way I have enough time to follow those instructions.

And what's the point in comparing Blu-ray to upconverted DVD? Shouldn't you compare a non-upconverted DVD to Blu-ray?

johnarnold101 · 08-22-2008, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arush5268d

No way I have enough time to follow those instructions.

And what's the point in comparing Blu-ray to upconverted DVD? Shouldn't you compare a non-upconverted DVD to Blu-ray?

I agree, and in that scenario I would say that I saw a huge difference when I watched The Mummy on standard and then watched the blu-ray version.

Slec · 08-22-2008, 11:53 PM

for video... The Life of Brian. it's amazing what a difference the blu-ray is from the DVD (upconverted or otherwise). So much more detail is evident...

For Audio... there are so many to choose from!

Meathead · 08-23-2008, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arush5268d

No way I have enough time to follow those instructions.

And what's the point in comparing Blu-ray to upconverted DVD? Shouldn't you compare a non-upconverted DVD to Blu-ray?

I'll add my 2 cents and say because many people probably watched the upscaled DVD

DVD then bought the BD

gamer4eva · 08-23-2008, 03:40 AM

pirates of the caribbean 1 and 2
troy

JunkBoy · 08-23-2008, 04:42 AM

MI3 was unwatchable imo on SD. The BD is reference quality hands down.

wnicholas76 · 08-23-2008, 12:00 AM

Enough said.

Acquiesce · 08-23-2008, 12:09 AM

^+1

Deadset · 08-23-2008, 12:11 AM

Blade Runner

If anyone had the snapper DVD and the Bluray you'd know that.

doctorsteve · 08-23-2008, 12:20 AM

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What they said. I'm still blown away by the detail and smoothness of the BD over the DVD. Makes one of my favorite movies into one of my mostest favoritest movies on Blu!!!

fdm · 08-23-2008, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by doctorsteve

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What they said. I'm still blown away by the detail and smoothness of the BD over the DVD. Makes one of my favorite movies into one of my mostest favoritest movies on Blu!!!

(Blade Runner, for those who lost track.) I got both DVD versions, and each time was disappointed (especially the first one, never even made it through one watch it was so bad), knowing it just wasn't all there. The second DVD I at least made it through, but I just knew hi-def was waiting in the wings and could tell it could be a lot better. [Saw the different versions of the film at various theaters over the years, even a showing of the workprint.]

Then along came Blu-Ray to save the day.

reginaroadie · 08-23-2008, 12:21 AM

Same here for LIFE OF BRIAN. I was also really impressed with BONNIE AND CLYDE. It had been about ten years since I saw it on VHS, but the PQ on the Bolu-Ray looks incredible. 40 year old movie, and it hasn't aged a day.

KingBing · 08-23-2008, 12:47 AM

Mine is Harry Potter and the Order Of The Phoenix..My girlfriend has the DVD version and I thought it looked good but a little too blurry.. I liked the movie so I bought the Blu version and and was blown away..The PQ is great and the sound is also an impressive upgrade from the DVD

08-22-2008, 11:33 PM	#1
bruss01 Member Member since:Aug 2008	Biggest (most impressive) difference between DVD and Blu-ray - Which Movie? Ok, here's a question... Let's say you have the same movie in both formats. You put in the DVD and watch it, then you put in the Blu-ray and watch it. (repeat for every film you have ever seen in both formats). Which film is the improvement MOST impressive? Which is most improved by the transfer to Blu-Ray in your opinion? BTW this assumes you have watched the DVD up-converted on your blu-ray player. Anyone care to comment? Which difference most blew you away?

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Mr. J Gaming Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Arkham Asylum Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:393 Blu-ray collection:768 DVD collection:7 iTunes collection:628 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:181	I. Robot hands down!

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arush5268d Banned Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:85	No way I have enough time to follow those instructions. And what's the point in comparing Blu-ray to upconverted DVD? Shouldn't you compare a non-upconverted DVD to Blu-ray?

08-22-2008, 11:53 PM	#5
Slec Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Baltimore, MD Home Theater Gallery:29 Blu-ray collection:241 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:30	for video... The Life of Brian. it's amazing what a difference the blu-ray is from the DVD (upconverted or otherwise). So much more detail is evident... For Audio... there are so many to choose from!

08-23-2008, 03:40 AM	#7
gamer4eva Special Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Sydney, Australia Blu-ray collection:64 Blu-ray reviews:18	pirates of the caribbean 1 and 2 troy

08-23-2008, 04:42 AM	#8
JunkBoy Active Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:San Diego Home Theater Gallery:38 Blu-ray collection:404	MI3 was unwatchable imo on SD. The BD is reference quality hands down.

08-23-2008, 12:00 AM	#9
wnicholas76 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Memphis, TN (for now...) Home Theater Gallery:188 4K collection:495 Blu-ray collection:1068 Blu-ray reviews: 24 Trading Score:12	Enough said.

08-23-2008, 12:09 AM	#10
Acquiesce Active Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Ontario, Canada Blu-ray collection:1 Trading Score:2	^+1

08-23-2008, 12:11 AM	#11
Deadset Man in the Box Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Home Theater Gallery:28 4K collection:247 Blu-ray collection:2478 DVD collection:214 iTunes collection:3 Prime collection:52 Blu-ray reviews: 14 Trading Score:34	Blade Runner If anyone had the snapper DVD and the Bluray you'd know that.

08-23-2008, 12:20 AM	#12
doctorsteve Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Tonawanda, NY Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:188 Blu-ray reviews:16	^+1 ......^+1 ............^+1 What they said. I'm still blown away by the detail and smoothness of the BD over the DVD. Makes one of my favorite movies into one of my mostest favoritest movies on Blu!!!

08-23-2008, 12:21 AM	#14
reginaroadie Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 4K collection:171 Blu-ray collection:600 DVD collection:75	Same here for LIFE OF BRIAN. I was also really impressed with BONNIE AND CLYDE. It had been about ten years since I saw it on VHS, but the PQ on the Bolu-Ray looks incredible. 40 year old movie, and it hasn't aged a day.

08-23-2008, 12:47 AM	#15
KingBing Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Boston, MA PSN: KingBing Blu-ray collection:224 Blu-ray reviews:20	Mine is Harry Potter and the Order Of The Phoenix..My girlfriend has the DVD version and I thought it looked good but a little too blurry.. I liked the movie so I bought the Blu version and and was blown away..The PQ is great and the sound is also an impressive upgrade from the DVD

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