What to get for BluRay?

**Lavabe** · 10-10-2008, 08:46 PM

So now that we have a BluRay player, what movies should we get that really take advantage of this format?

I tried an older movie redone onto BluRay, Rocky. FANTASTIC, but it seemed as though some parts didn't handle well the conversion process.

My guess is that Casino Royale would be ideal on BluRay. Anything else I should consider?

Thanks,
Lavabe

**YmoBeThere** · 10-10-2008, 08:48 PM

Boo BluRay...no offense intended but I'm still mad about losing the format war.

**hc5duke** · 10-10-2008, 09:53 PM

Planet Earth is at the top of my list of dvd's to buy when I finally get a bluray player.

**moonpie23** · 10-11-2008, 12:18 AM

definitely TRANSFORMERS

**DevilAlumna** · 10-11-2008, 02:09 AM

Well, Gizmodo seems to have a lot to say about this one:

http://gizmodo.com/5061905/the-dark-...ay-on-preorder

**Lavabe** · 10-11-2008, 05:13 AM

Originally Posted by hc5duke

Planet Earth is at the top of my list of dvd's to buy when I finally get a bluray player.

I have the regular DVD version, and you're absolutely right.

I wound up also trying "The Simpsons." Animation is much better, but I don't think it justifies BluRay, except maybe some of the early Disney color films pre-computer graphics.

Cheers,
Lavabe

**sbpollo** · 10-11-2008, 06:06 AM

Try this site http://www.blu-ray.com/. The Searchers was great. The action detail on Transformers (no blurring in robot battles) is awesome. We just got Sleeping Beauty to watch with our grandchild. This is a good place for deals http://blu-rayboxsets.com/?gclid=CJS...FRcdsgodgkq9_Q

**YmoBeThere** · 10-11-2008, 06:28 AM

Much of the newer action stuff comes across well on Blu-ray. The easiest way I found to see what works well in HD(HD DVD) was to join Netflix and get a couple fo movies a week. Hopefully, you've done that already.

**Lavabe** · 10-11-2008, 10:50 AM

Originally Posted by sbpollo

Try this site http://www.blu-ray.com/. The Searchers was great. The action detail on Transformers (no blurring in robot battles) is awesome. We just got Sleeping Beauty to watch with our grandchild. This is a good place for deals http://blu-rayboxsets.com/?gclid=CJS...FRcdsgodgkq9_Q

Your first site looks great! Will definitely try Sleeping Beauty.
Many thanks,
Lavabe

**DukeUsul** · 10-11-2008, 12:47 PM

Originally Posted by YmoBeThere

Boo BluRay...no offense intended but I'm still mad about losing the format war.

Do you still have the $200 HD-DVD paperweight I do?

**YmoBeThere** · 10-11-2008, 12:50 PM

Even worse, I've been buying every reasonably priced HD DVD I can get my hands on in a vain attempt to extend its usefulness.

**Lavabe** · 10-11-2008, 01:25 PM

Originally Posted by YmoBeThere

Even worse, I've been buying every reasonably priced HD DVD I can get my hands on in a vain attempt to extend its usefulness.

I am NOT planning on re-buying all my Bond DVD's if and when they come out on Blu-Ray.

Well, maybe I am.

Cheers,
Lavabe

**Ben63** · 10-11-2008, 02:22 PM

I think 300 would be an excellent choice in Blu-ray.

**bjornolf** · 10-11-2008, 06:42 PM

I heard that Jumpers has been the most popular blu-ray feature film so far. I saw Ironman on blu-ray last night on a 120" projection screen in my friend's basement. It...was...awesome. I'm definitely getting Indiana Jones on blu-ray. The Fifth Element was pretty impressive on it. Any of the big ones from this summer will probably be good, like Dark Knight or Hancock or even Wall-E. The Harry Potter movies will probably rule on blu-ray.

**hurleyfor3** · 10-12-2008, 12:05 PM

Originally Posted by DukeUsul

Do you still have the $200 HD-DVD paperweight I do?

Mine is Betamax.

**2535Miles** · 10-12-2008, 04:27 PM

Originally Posted by YmoBeThere

Boo BluRay...no offense intended but I'm still mad about losing the format war.

Offended because you made the HD investment, or because you're part of the HD union?

**YmoBeThere** · 10-15-2008, 06:03 AM

I prefer the lower cost technology* to win. Sony should never win a format war because they aren't about adoption of the technology, merely how they can make more money. Okay, okay, I know that comment is against some of my principles. Which means I must be part of the HD union...

This was noted by Steve Jobs yesterday at the unveiling of updated MacBook and MacBook Pros:

Another surprise, however, was that Apple's new machines don't incorporate support for Blu-ray. When asked about the move, Jobs simply called the optical disc technology a "bag of hurt." - from Forbes.com

http://www.forbes.com/2008/10/15/app...rtner=yahootix

*That meets the necessary technical requirements.

**brumby041** · 10-15-2008, 08:31 AM

I'm a big fan of concert discs.

The latest John Mayer on Blu-Ray is REALLY good.

Three sets: Acoustic, Trio, and the Pop Band.

Picture is great; audio is better. (One of the best features of Blu-Ray IMO is the uncompressed surround sound audio - I think they call it TrueHD.)

The man can *play* a guitar...

Here's a link to Amazon if you are interested:
http://www.amazon.com/John-Mayer-Whe...4073697&sr=8-3

**2535Miles** · 10-15-2008, 11:32 AM

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