soldier of fortune Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Hey guys, I don't know if this belongs in here, or the HonDos sub forum. But i was just thinking, now with the prevelance of cheap flat panel technology and relative low cost of PS3, getting into HD Home Entertainment couldn't be easier. Those in the know, know i've been slowly building up my HT setup over the past year and a bit. I do have some recommendations for films on Bluray. My top five that i have at the moment are 1: Transformers 2: Matrix Trilogy 3: Tropic Thunder 4: 300 5: Hellboy 2: The Golden Army Visually and sonically these discs are amazing, i'll take pics of the set up running later, though imo doesn't do them justice. Any other's out there with recommendations, or indeed, films they'd love to see on bluray. For me i'd love to see Gladiator, Alien 1 & 2, LOTR, Sin City Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signal08 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 tropic thunder? you need to redo your list, and omit that trash from the epic catagory. It was aiight at best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soldier of fortune Posted February 2, 2009 Author Share Posted February 2, 2009 the film was quite good. But the visuals in it and soundtrack are incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signal08 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 the film was funny, and that is where it ends. TT sucked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Bob Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 the film was funny, and that is where it ends. ...that's...kinda all it needs to be. Sadly, I've yet to be able to afford a PS3 so I was one of those fools who hopped on the doomed HD-DVD train with my 360. You definitely have a good list of films that should be seen in high def, sof. Whenever the LotR trilogy gets released on Blu-Ray, it's going to be an event (ditto the Star Wars films) and anything by Ridley Scott would look amazing in high def, especially Gladiator (what I've seen of his Kingdom of Heaven on Blu Ray is insane). Films that I'll need when I finally get a high-def collection: LotR Anything by Pixar (especially Cars, Ratatoille and Wall-E...all three of which are absolutely stunning visually). the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy Blade Runner Jurassic Park Saving Private Ryan Kung Fu Panda (say what you will, it was a great looking flick) Dragonheart (not a great film but for my money, one of the best uses of special effects) A James Cameron collection (namely, Aliens, Terminator 2, The Abyss and True Lies) Apocalypse Now the Harry Potter films Peter Jackson's King Kong Braveheart and of course, BBC/Discovery's Planet Earth series Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archangel Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 LOTR is not on BluRay yet. Dark Knight was amazing on BluRay, as was Iron Man Live Free or Die Harder with a bigger Vengeance than the last time! was good, too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunsmithx Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 they need to release the unrated version though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Bob Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 LOTR is not on BluRay yet. Yeah... For me i'd love to see Gladiator, Alien 1 & 2, LOTR, Sin City Whenever the LotR trilogy gets released on Blu-Ray, it's going to be an event You, uh...you really don't actually read other people's posts, do you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the division of joy Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Sunshine is fucking amazing on blu-ray. But the best thing i've seen on blu ray isn't a film, but, Planet Earth is just amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archangel Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Yeah...You, uh...you really don't actually read other people's posts, do you? it was a lament! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Bob Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Oh ok, lamenting is allowed. But the best thing i've seen on blu ray isn't a film, but, Planet Earth is just amazing. I have Planet Earth on HD-DVD but I'll still re-buy it whenever I get Blu Ray. That series is incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the division of joy Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I have Planet Earth on HD-DVD but I'll still re-buy it whenever I get Blu Ray. That series is incredible. Don't ye have sigourney weaver doing narration on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Bob Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Nope, the dvd release is the one with David Attenborough, thank god. But yeah Weaver did the narration when it aired on Discovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signal08 Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 speakin' of weaver, the Alien series and the Preditor series would be nice in BR. Hitchhikers Guide might look mad diff in BR too. I'd like to end up with the Bourne series in BR, and all of the Transporters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the division of joy Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Nope, the dvd release is the one with David Attenborough, thank god. But yeah Weaver did the narration when it aired on Discovery. Ah, thats alright so. Not seen the discovery ones with weaver doing commentary, but i can't imagine her voice being as soothing as Attenborough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soldier of fortune Posted February 3, 2009 Author Share Posted February 3, 2009 Planet Earth is awesome, forgot about that one. I've also got Ratatouille, which is amazing. Jan's bro has Car's and that is sublime!!! I also forgot Dark Knight, and Batman Begins, both visually amazing, and sonically. Its amazing the difference a good amplifier makes!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 yeah, much love to planet earth, still my only blu-ray. i second gunsmith's notion that i need to see an unedited live free or die hard. my personal favorites - Fight Club, Braveheart, Good Bad & Ugly etc - im not sure theyve yet crossed over to the format. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Bob Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 i second gunsmith's notion that i need to see an unedited live free or die hard. You'd be surprised how much it feels like a Die Hard movie again with a few more squibs and "fuck"s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 so its out, then? the dvd has it uncut or wha? see, hearing that got me happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishopcruz Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Akira comes out at the end of the month. Can't fucking wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soldier of fortune Posted February 5, 2009 Author Share Posted February 5, 2009 Really? Awesome. Stuff thats out that would be good, Heroes, Band of Brothers, and Lost would be quality on BR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Bob Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 so its out, then? the dvd has it uncut or wha? see, hearing that got me happy. I don't think you can get it on Blu Ray yet. The only version of Die Hard 4 I've seen in the format is the one that comes in the Die Hard collection, and I'm pretty sure that's the Pg-13 cut. It's real easy to find on standard dvd though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishopcruz Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Band of Brothers looks and sounds amazing. I can't give enough credit to the sound though, they did an incredible job on it. Also Blade Runner on Blu-Ray looks unbefuckinglieveable, still haven't listened to it on my new Surround system, but I'm sure it's good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiffytee Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 bishop, i second blade runner... it even has japanese subtitles!! how does a movie so old look so good? but of course, they say it was enhanced... btw, what's your new surround system? other recommendations: pixar movies - cars, the rat one and wall-e. you can even see the little scratches on the cooking pans on the rat one! sunshine - seconded also. not a great movie, but beautiful in high def. lost - any blu ray set. you wish you were stranded at that island it looks so good! beijing olympics hd rip... yes, it's not blu-ray, but high def tv. the ceremony must be seen like this! so many Chinese people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 ...bootleggin' fireworks!? bish, you should add to the band of brothers thread, id like to see your thoughts. always wanted to see that one. id like to see some different art styles in the format, like Sin City and such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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