best movies to watch in HD/Blu ray

dawgXdenta · Apr 9, 2011, 09:58 PM

Tell me....

I have Avatar which is the awesomest , I havent seen others. go ahead and tell me what to get....

Tipstaff · Apr 9, 2011, 10:48 PM

Tron: Legacy
The Fifth Element (the newer releases, not the very first one as it was a S4!7 transfer.. got recalled too)
Blade Runner
The Matrix
Batman Begins and Dark Knight (the latter is amazing on BR)
Iron Man
The Watchmen
Transformers
Serenity + the Firefly TV series
Battlestar: Galactica TV series (season 2 and on look amazing while the firsts space shots were grainy)
Star Wars: The Clone Wars seasons 1 and 2

Upcoming:
Lord of the Rings Extended Trilogy (coming June 28, 2011..)
Star Wars: The Complete Saga (coming September 16, 2011)

And while the movie may or may not have been crap (depends on who you talk to), Speed Racer is simply one gorgeous film, and especially so on Blu Ray. Best quote: "It's orgasmic eye candy".

Yeah, yeah.. this is definitely a sci-fi heavy list. There others I can add, like the Planet Earth series and it's like, or The God Father, plus any number of Disney films like Up!, Wall-E, and The Incredibles (out this Tuesday), but.. nah..

Neshi · Apr 9, 2011, 11:05 PM

Band of Brothers whole series

BlueMak · Apr 10, 2011, 03:15 AM

I am a big fan of Blade Runner. I watched about 5 min of the BR edition. I still drool whenever I think of it. It's going to be my first BR.

**temeteus82** · Apr 10, 2011, 12:05 PM

I must add that the Knight and Day was great on BR.... I have it

Mr cairo · Apr 10, 2011, 05:15 PM

Even if your not a fan of Firefly Serenity looks superb on Bluray

also Planet Earth and Transformers

**Mousey** · Apr 10, 2011, 08:26 PM

Despicable Me's a great one

Loved that film

Lowfat · Apr 10, 2011, 08:26 PM

Anything Pixar. Battlestar Galactica Razor also looks fantastic. Star Wars The Clone Wars Animated Series. Sin City is about as perfect as a bluray can get. Its audio track = fantastic. I could go on and on but that is where you should start.

BlueMak · Apr 10, 2011, 09:48 PM

Anyone tried a BR version of Alexander? Yes, I know that Angelina has a Russian accent in that, but it is still a great movie IMO.

Mr cairo · Apr 11, 2011, 06:29 AM

Cannot believe that i forgot to mention Star Trek 2010 that looks awesome in Bluray (you can actually see R2D2 clearly as opposed to the blur he was on DVD)

And both Iron Man and the Incredible Hulk films

Jac · Apr 11, 2011, 08:01 AM

Apocalypto used to be my BD reference until Avatar came along. The scenes at the temple really show off the format. Toy Story 3 looked really good on BD as well.

isaak · Apr 11, 2011, 11:10 AM

I've heard Star Trek 2010 was one of the best on BR...

I also agree with Lowfat saying anything Pixar. Desciable Me is great

Saving Private Ryan is a good one to have too I think.

**temeteus82** · Apr 11, 2011, 11:11 AM

The Pacific is must have too

isaak · Apr 11, 2011, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by temeteus82

The Pacific is must have too

I loved the series

dawgXdenta · Apr 11, 2011, 09:19 PM

Thanks guys great list, here's what I got so far:

Star Wars Episode III
300
2001 A Space Odyssey
2012
War of the Worlds
Cloverfield
Resident Evil Extinction
V for Vendetta *****
xXx
and Sin City *****

I put stars next to the best. BR makes a damn heck of difference as we've been collecting DVD and VCD versions for years we have dozens of old movies lying around everywhere but the fact that they are not HD+/BR makes me lazy to watch them and i'd rather just sleep.

I recently got The matrix 1 and 3 havent watched them yet, Sunshine (pretty darn good) and apocalype now havent watched it either. Case you have noticed I stoped gaming and now moving towards the living room. We have an old Bravia 2 not bad but its 38" only. Need to go W___I___D___E____R

Judas · Apr 12, 2011, 08:46 PM

basically anything that is animated that is recent (no more then 5 years old....) seems to provide the best blu-ray experience.

in live action.. anything big box office and sci-fi/fantasy related seems to be the major kickers..

otherwise many of the old movies or other movies i find to be grainy looking... or poorly formated....

i've over 100 blu-rays..... but i'd definitely go with the latest avatar collectors eddition and tron legacy as well as star trek 2009...... as for animated.... The guardians of (name can't think of it) with the owls is utterly spectacular in terms of art in motion..... brilliant... specially the ocean tornado scene...... gorgous

Tipstaff · Apr 12, 2011, 09:13 PM

^^^^^
Thanks for reminding me:

Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children

Although it's more for die hard fans, it still looks great on BR.

Judas · Apr 12, 2011, 09:44 PM

yeah i've both the first and that one...

the final fight in the 2nd one ..... well.. is pretty epic.. looking...

***craig5320*** · Apr 12, 2011, 10:49 PM

Inception!

I like the Extraction mode "directors commentary/making off" feature on the BR.

dawgXdenta · Apr 14, 2011, 09:57 PM

@Judas , wow 100s and I just have less than a Dozen

@craig5320 that one just made my list thanks! I havent watched it at the Cinema I was too busy with work and stuff @ the time

. I'm definitely gonna leave a saturday afternoon free for this one

Neshi · Apr 14, 2011, 10:52 PM

cinematics are cool.. story is a bit Meh... just be prepared

Judas · Apr 15, 2011, 05:08 PM

Rio is a great movie....... will be worth every penny on blu-ray.... looks amazing

**MIG-31** · Apr 15, 2011, 05:18 PM

I cant add any more than wahts already been mentioned,Just goes to show others here can point out the good ones..

Im just going to list the Best BR films i have seen...

Avatar is the best BR i have seen and to add,Its the only one that i have thats Borderless.

Blade Runner,They made a great conversion of an old classic,That highlight the futurristic space style colours in great detail.

I have saving private ryan,I hear its a good copy but i am still to watch it for myself...

Tipstaff · Apr 16, 2011, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MIG-31

Avatar is the best BR i have seen and to add,Its the only one that i have thats Borderless.

The night scenes of the forest on Pandora are gorgeous, even more so on BR playing a nice big screen.

FuNsTeR · Apr 16, 2011, 06:09 PM

Hostel 2

Lowfat · Apr 16, 2011, 06:38 PM

Star Wars isn't out on bluray yet. So whatever Episode III you have isn't actually bluray. It is an HDTV rip.

Angelorum · Apr 19, 2011, 08:46 PM

I just have wathed this one, best movies Blue ray format for me
Toy Story 3

Apocalypse Now

The Twilight Zone

OmegaRED · Apr 20, 2011, 01:49 PM

It depends on your system capabilities if you have a receiver which decodes DTS and DD lossless then there's a few Blu-rays that offer the ultimate in audio and video perfection (at least until 4K movies come out). I've watched just about everyone of the top rated Blu-rays and here are my favorites.

-Avatar would be at the top of the list I have all 3 versions (Theatrical, Extended and 3D) and nothing else pushes the limits like it does. So colorful and the bitrate maxes out any Blu-ray disc.

-Tron Legacy mostly for the sound. Absolute crushing LFE not just from the sub but even surrounds. Almost unheard of to have a movie be this loud. Visuals are top notch but it's a muted color scheme going on.

-The Dark Knight. Imax scenes are incredible quality

-Baraka: Like looking through a window. Might have been made in '92 but nothing comes close to being this real.

-Kill Bill 1 & 2. Great visuals and sound is too real. Neighbors will call the cops thinking you're in a domestic dispute during the first fight scene.

-Blade Runner. Haven't watched this on BD yet but I know it to be one of the best quality restorations out there.

-No Country for Old Men. Never expected this one to be such an amazing Blu-ray. Video and audio are near perfect.

Anything from Pixar or other animated movies go without question. Nearly every HBO series offers top audio and video, blows away network television Blu-rays.

If you want to go hardcore then consult the Bible of Blu-ray quality.

Top picture quality
The New PQ Tier Thread for Blu-Ray - Rankings - AVS Forum
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Robert McClelland · Apr 20, 2011, 09:32 PM

I want get Back to Future BD box set just don't have money for it yet lol.

Apr 9, 2011, 09:58 PM	#1
dawgXdenta HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gabz Posts: 1,995 Rep Power: 135 System Specs	best movies to watch in HD/Blu ray Tell me.... I have Avatar which is the awesomest , I havent seen others. go ahead and tell me what to get.... __________________ Today's world is of public opinion and the fates of nations are determined through its pressure. Once the tools for building public opinion are obtained, everything that you asked for can be done. --- Osama bin Laden when relating how global media has the minds of the masses. ______________________________________ http://dawgxdenta.deviantart.com/gallery/

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Tipstaff HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Real capital of Canada: Torauna Posts: 6,773 Rep Power: 191 System Specs	Re: best movies to watch in HD/Blu ray Tron: Legacy The Fifth Element (the newer releases, not the very first one as it was a S4!7 transfer.. got recalled too) Blade Runner The Matrix Batman Begins and Dark Knight (the latter is amazing on BR) Iron Man The Watchmen Transformers Serenity + the Firefly TV series Battlestar: Galactica TV series (season 2 and on look amazing while the firsts space shots were grainy) Star Wars: The Clone Wars seasons 1 and 2 Upcoming: Lord of the Rings Extended Trilogy (coming June 28, 2011..) Star Wars: The Complete Saga (coming September 16, 2011) And while the movie may or may not have been crap (depends on who you talk to), Speed Racer is simply one gorgeous film, and especially so on Blu Ray. Best quote: "It's orgasmic eye candy". Yeah, yeah.. this is definitely a sci-fi heavy list. There others I can add, like the Planet Earth series and it's like, or The God Father, plus any number of Disney films like Up!, Wall-E, and The Incredibles (out this Tuesday), but.. nah.. __________________ Portal: The Flash Version _________________________________ Brain: So, you sacked the cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker? Mr. Sackett: The second cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker I've sacked since the sixth sitting sheet slitter got sick.

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BlueMak HH's Asteroids' Dominator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hellas->Macedonia->Thessaloniki Posts: 13,475 Rep Power: 349 System Specs	Re: best movies to watch in HD/Blu ray I am a big fan of Blade Runner. I watched about 5 min of the BR edition. I still drool whenever I think of it. It's going to be my first BR. __________________ The people who are regarded as moral luminaries are those who forego ordinary pleasures themselves and find compensation in interfering with the pleasures of others(Bertrand Russell)"You go into Afghanistan, you got guys who slap women around for five years because they didn't wear a veil,You know, guys like that ain't got no manhood left anyway. So it's a hell of a lot of fun to shoot them." - Lt. Gen. James N. Mattis This is slavery, not to speak one's thought. [Euripides-The Phoenician Women (c.411-409 B.C.)] http://www.macedonia.info/FALLACIESANDFACTS.htm *Sic semper tyrannis.*

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Lowfat Xtreme Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Grande Prairie, AB, Can Posts: 4,254 Rep Power: 101	Re: best movies to watch in HD/Blu ray Anything Pixar. Battlestar Galactica Razor also looks fantastic. Star Wars The Clone Wars Animated Series. Sin City is about as perfect as a bluray can get. Its audio track = fantastic. I could go on and on but that is where you should start. __________________

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BlueMak HH's Asteroids' Dominator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hellas->Macedonia->Thessaloniki Posts: 13,475 Rep Power: 349 System Specs	Re: best movies to watch in HD/Blu ray Anyone tried a BR version of Alexander? Yes, I know that Angelina has a Russian accent in that, but it is still a great movie IMO. __________________ The people who are regarded as moral luminaries are those who forego ordinary pleasures themselves and find compensation in interfering with the pleasures of others(Bertrand Russell)"You go into Afghanistan, you got guys who slap women around for five years because they didn't wear a veil,You know, guys like that ain't got no manhood left anyway. So it's a hell of a lot of fun to shoot them." - Lt. Gen. James N. Mattis This is slavery, not to speak one's thought. [Euripides-The Phoenician Women (c.411-409 B.C.)] http://www.macedonia.info/FALLACIESANDFACTS.htm *Sic semper tyrannis.*

Apr 11, 2011, 06:29 AM	#10
Mr cairo F0rum For Humans Only Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Slightly to the left Posts: 1,780 Rep Power: 92 System Specs	Re: best movies to watch in HD/Blu ray Cannot believe that i forgot to mention Star Trek 2010 that looks awesome in Bluray (you can actually see R2D2 clearly as opposed to the blur he was on DVD) And both Iron Man and the Incredible Hulk films __________________ *Please consider Sponsoring my wife for the race for life*

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Jac HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: England Posts: 768 Rep Power: 51 System Specs	Re: best movies to watch in HD/Blu ray Apocalypto used to be my BD reference until Avatar came along. The scenes at the temple really show off the format. Toy Story 3 looked really good on BD as well.

Apr 11, 2011, 11:10 AM	#12
isaak HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 2,286 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	Re: best movies to watch in HD/Blu ray I've heard Star Trek 2010 was one of the best on BR... I also agree with Lowfat saying anything Pixar. Desciable Me is great Saving Private Ryan is a good one to have too I think. __________________ The first step... shall be to lose the way. - Galway Kinnell

Apr 11, 2011, 09:19 PM	Thread Starter #15
dawgXdenta HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gabz Posts: 1,995 Rep Power: 135 System Specs	Re: best movies to watch in HD/Blu ray Thanks guys great list, here's what I got so far: Star Wars Episode III 300 2001 A Space Odyssey 2012 War of the Worlds Cloverfield Resident Evil Extinction V for Vendetta *** xXx and Sin City *** I put stars next to the best. BR makes a damn heck of difference as we've been collecting DVD and VCD versions for years we have dozens of old movies lying around everywhere but the fact that they are not HD+/BR makes me lazy to watch them and i'd rather just sleep. I recently got The matrix 1 and 3 havent watched them yet, Sunshine (pretty darn good) and apocalype now havent watched it either. Case you have noticed I stoped gaming and now moving towards the living room. We have an old Bravia 2 not bad but its 38" only. Need to go W___I___D___E____R __________________ Today's world is of public opinion and the fates of nations are determined through its pressure. Once the tools for building public opinion are obtained, everything that you asked for can be done. --- Osama bin Laden when relating how global media has the minds of the masses. ______________________________________ http://dawgxdenta.deviantart.com/gallery/

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Tipstaff HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Real capital of Canada: Torauna Posts: 6,773 Rep Power: 191 System Specs	Re: best movies to watch in HD/Blu ray ^^^^^ Thanks for reminding me: Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Although it's more for die hard fans, it still looks great on BR. __________________ Portal: The Flash Version _________________________________ Brain: So, you sacked the cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker? Mr. Sackett: The second cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker I've sacked since the sixth sitting sheet slitter got sick.

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dawgXdenta HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gabz Posts: 1,995 Rep Power: 135 System Specs	Re: best movies to watch in HD/Blu ray @Judas , wow 100s and I just have less than a Dozen @craig5320 that one just made my list thanks! I havent watched it at the Cinema I was too busy with work and stuff @ the time . I'm definitely gonna leave a saturday afternoon free for this one __________________ Today's world is of public opinion and the fates of nations are determined through its pressure. Once the tools for building public opinion are obtained, everything that you asked for can be done. --- Osama bin Laden when relating how global media has the minds of the masses. ______________________________________ http://dawgxdenta.deviantart.com/gallery/

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Neshi S.N.A.F.U. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Wellington, NZ Posts: 3,384 Rep Power: 177 System Specs	Re: best movies to watch in HD/Blu ray cinematics are cool.. story is a bit Meh... just be prepared __________________ If one does not attach himself to people and desire, never shall his heart be broken. But then, does he ever truly live? Life is just too damn short for if's and maybe's

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Lowfat Xtreme Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Grande Prairie, AB, Can Posts: 4,254 Rep Power: 101	Re: best movies to watch in HD/Blu ray Star Wars isn't out on bluray yet. So whatever Episode III you have isn't actually bluray. It is an HDTV rip. __________________

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Angelorum HardwareHeaven Newbie Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	Re: best movies to watch in HD/Blu ray I just have wathed this one, best movies Blue ray format for me Toy Story 3 Apocalypse Now The Twilight Zone

Apr 20, 2011, 01:49 PM	#28
OmegaRED Relapsed Gamer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ottawa , Canada Posts: 5,688 Rep Power: 173 System Specs	Re: best movies to watch in HD/Blu ray It depends on your system capabilities if you have a receiver which decodes DTS and DD lossless then there's a few Blu-rays that offer the ultimate in audio and video perfection (at least until 4K movies come out). I've watched just about everyone of the top rated Blu-rays and here are my favorites. -Avatar would be at the top of the list I have all 3 versions (Theatrical, Extended and 3D) and nothing else pushes the limits like it does. So colorful and the bitrate maxes out any Blu-ray disc. -Tron Legacy mostly for the sound. Absolute crushing LFE not just from the sub but even surrounds. Almost unheard of to have a movie be this loud. Visuals are top notch but it's a muted color scheme going on. -The Dark Knight. Imax scenes are incredible quality -Baraka: Like looking through a window. Might have been made in '92 but nothing comes close to being this real. -Kill Bill 1 & 2. Great visuals and sound is too real. Neighbors will call the cops thinking you're in a domestic dispute during the first fight scene. -Blade Runner. Haven't watched this on BD yet but I know it to be one of the best quality restorations out there. -No Country for Old Men. Never expected this one to be such an amazing Blu-ray. Video and audio are near perfect. Anything from Pixar or other animated movies go without question. Nearly every HBO series offers top audio and video, blows away network television Blu-rays. If you want to go hardcore then consult the Bible of Blu-ray quality. Top picture quality The New PQ Tier Thread for Blu-Ray - Rankings - AVS Forum Top audio quality NEW Audio Tier Thread - AVS Forum __________________ E Penis Specs: <------------- See System Specs Last edited by OmegaRED; Apr 20, 2011 at 01:56 PM.

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