The Hi-Def Movie Thread

BreakABone · 08-29-2009, 12:04 AM

This thread is for those forum members who get to enjoy the pleasure of hi-def movies whether its on blu-ray, HD-DVD, streaming through Netflix or... other means.

Let us celebrate the glorious wonder of crisp picture, high resolution, wonderful surround sound, bright colors and nicely used colors.

I can't really post 1080p pictures, but here are some close ones.

Work for older movies, though this one is compressed.

So tell us about it.

Dyne · 08-29-2009, 01:37 AM

Everyone should pick up a Denon 790 (or 1910 sometimes) receiver. It's pure bliss. The PS3 hooks up via HDMI and everything's flawless from there. You get Multi Direct 7.1 uncompressed sound out of everything.

Every game is uncompressed audio, and some even support 7.1 channels. Movies do too. It also comes with Audyssey surround setup which eliminates distortion, reflections, and cushions in the room to make sound INCREDIBLY spacious.

A lot of your old consoles can be upscaled, even Wii. So good.

And the best thing is that I hear it goes for $500 in the states. If you have 5.1 speakers lying around it's a really good to consider something like it if you've ever given a damn about sound and music, especially in movies.

Aaaaaaaaaaanyways, like I've said before, I've got over 50 blu-rays. They're all so good. Some must haves from me are:

Wall-E (and every other Pixar)
Dark Knight
American Psycho
3:10 to Yuma (7.1 lossless audio and a hell of a movie too!)
Baraka
Shoot 'Em Up

Swan · 08-29-2009, 02:07 AM

Only seen two movies in Blu-ray.

Tropic Thunder and Zombie Strippers(I know)

Hadn't seen them in any other way so couldn't compare.

I could see why Wall-E, Dark Knight and Shoot Em Up would be awesome in HD but the other ones no idea.

Though I have yet to see 3:10 to Yuma and have no idea what Baraka is

Dyne · 08-29-2009, 02:15 AM

The thing with HD is that it magically makes bad movies even better. It's definitely the quality. Just look at Zombie Strippers.

You get what the filmmakers originally intended for movie theaters, pure, original quality - not what cheapskate movie studios thought would "suffice" for VHS/DVD releases.

Sure, stories might still suck, but it's awfully nice to get distracted by the pretty pictures.

BreakABone · 08-29-2009, 02:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dyne

The thing with HD is that it magically makes bad movies even better. It's definitely the quality. Just look at Zombie Strippers.

You get what the filmmakers originally intended for movie theaters, pure, original quality - not what cheapskate movie studios thought would "suffice" for VHS/DVD releases.

Sure, stories might still suck, but it's awfully nice to get distracted by the pretty pictures.

Watch your mouth!
Zombie Strippers would have been awesome in normal def as well.

But the thing with me at least is that hi def, makes the image really vibrant which is why I think some movies benefit more than others.

Like I have the Die Hard Collection on blu-ray, and it really doesn't do much for the first to movies since they are pretty dark since at night and all.

Compare to say Dr. No which is almost 50 years old, but it has vibrant colors because outdoors, and Blu-ray actually enhances the quality. It looks wonderful. Most of the Bond movies do.

As for me, as stated in the PS3 thread, thus far my top 3 blu rays would have to be
-The Dark Knight, the imax shots have to be seen to believe.
-Sin City, the comic book colors really come to life and its a treat for the eyes.
-Casino Royale, mix hi-def with Bond's exotic locations and you get on hell of a movie.

Dyne · 08-29-2009, 02:41 AM

Casino Royale is definitely one of the best too, I forgot about it. If you had to own just one movie, I'd recommend that.

Swan · 08-29-2009, 02:50 AM

Zombies Strippers has nothing to do with the fact that it was in Blu-Ray.

It could have been in VHS and been awesome(as long as no tracking problems)

Angrist · 08-29-2009, 11:07 AM

I found the 6 Star Wars movies in HD. Looks nice. Same with Planet Earth.

Jason1 · 08-30-2009, 10:38 PM

I own 2 Blu-Rays that I play with my playstation 3. They are:

Gran Torino: Sweet movie

Adventureland: Extremeley underappreciated movie, it pretty much flopped at the box office and most people you ask have never heard of it, but it is a great coming of age tale. 88% on rottentomatoes. Not to mention I have been to the Amusment park where it was filmed, Kennywood

Zen · 08-30-2009, 11:25 PM

that and the chick in the pic looks pretty hot

BreakABone · 09-03-2009, 12:26 AM

Since Munk did this in the other thread, let everyone post their collection especially Mr. Dyne with his 50.

Dyne · 09-03-2009, 02:03 AM

It's 59 now, eep. I'm glad I counted.

007: Casino Royale
007: Die Another Day
3:10 to Yuma
300
2001: Space Odyssey
Across the Universe
Afro Samurai: Resurrection
Afro Samurai: Season One
American Psycho
Baraka
Big Fish
Burn After Reading
Cars
Chicago
Dogma
Enchanted
Enter the Dragon
First Blood: Rambo I
Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy
Juno
Kill Bill Volume 1
Kill Bill Volume 2
Kingdom of Heaven
Layer Cake
Leatherheads
Lost: Season 4
Mamma Mia!
Metal Gear Solid 4: Special Edition Blu-ray
Miami Vice
Michael Clayton
Nightmare Before Christmas
Ocean's Twelve
Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Dead Man's Chest
Pirates of the Caribbean 3: At World's End
Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl
Rambo (IV)
Rambo II
Rambo III
Ratatouille
Rescue Dawn
Reservoir Dogs
Shoot'EmUp
Sleeping Beauty
Superbad
Talladega Nights
Terminator 2: Judgement Day
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles: Season One
The Dark Knight
The Fifth Element
The Perfect Storm
The Prestige
The Rock
The Sentinel
The Truman Show
Tropic Thunder
UnderWorld
Unforgiven
WALL-E
Walk Hard

manasecret · 09-04-2009, 10:51 PM

I have

*counts it*

one Blu-Ray movie, as some of you already know. It is Dark Knight. IMAX + Batman + Joker = Lim (from 0->infinity) of Amazing.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dyne

Casino Royale is definitely one of the best too, I forgot about it. If you had to own just one movie, I'd recommend that.

Dude, where were you in my first-time PS3 buyer thread?

BreakABone · 09-24-2009, 01:49 PM

Kind of happy didn't pull the trigger on the blu-ray set yet, but

Quote:

That same day, Warner is also releasing a pair of titles we've known about for a while now, but we finally have more details - new DVD and Blu-ray Ultimate Editions of the first two Harry Potter films, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (SRP $39.92 each on DVD and $49.99 on Blu-ray) Each will include both theatrical and "extended" versions of the films, 48-page photo books, new cast introductions, screen-test footage, all-new featurettes, Digital Copy versions and many (of not all) of the extras from the previous versions as well. You'll also get new In Movie Experiences and Maximum Movie Mode options on the Blu-ray versions featuring director Chris Columbus, complete with PIP video, photos and artwork

Day with HBP.

Oh cool,

Angrist · 09-25-2009, 05:44 AM

Amazing how they manage to keep selling the same old movies.

Although a Lord of the Rings Extended-Extended Edition is something I would want to watch at least once.