bluray

[timelord81r]

Ive got a ps3 and have bought a few blurays over the last year or so, my criteria for buying bluray discs at the mo are

 

if it has substantial additional extras compared to the dvd i already have

I dont already have it on dvd and it bests the dvd release in both features and value for money

 

one film im thinking about buying is braveheart, im trying to figure out if the recent braveheart bluray has the extra "mel gibsons braveheart, a film makers passion" on it? that was on the dvd.

Ive looked at all the reviews I can find online, does anyone own it and can help?

 

ive yet to buy a hd tv but even on sd can see and hear a difference, but the big thing for me is the extra features, love the pip tracks. and i love the triple play editions, all releases should be like this!!!

 

what are you reconditions?

 

at the moment I have

 

band of brothers (superb sound and PIP track)

The Pacific

fringe series 1 (cheaper than its dvd counter part)

payback (loads of extras and didnt have it on dvd)

serenity (additional extras)

frost nixon

sherlock holmes

startrek

xfiles - i want to believe

wolverine

valkyrie

first knight (loads of extras not on the dvd)

celine - through the eyes of the world

 

and ive just ordered salt

 

got a few on my to buy list like terminator salvation, A team, robinhood, forrest gump, star trek TOS, and a few other new releases.

[adriangill]

Unfortunately my main reason for purchasing Blu-ray differs from yours. For me it's the increase in picture quality.

 

I have 'replaced' a few things that I have on DVD with Blu-ray for that reason alone (Trek TOS, Terminator 2, Die Hard, Bourne Trilogy, Superman, Firefly). Any new 'extras' are just a bonus and not a requirement for me.

 

As for new things that I didn't already own on DVD then usually I will purchase the Blu-ray version instead of the DVD.

[timelord81r]

is firefly out on bluray in the uk? or do you mean serenity, yer i bought serenity, was my fist I think on bluray.

 

i appreciate the better picture quality and sound but its not a main factor in buying at the mo, especially as I dont have a HD tv yet

[TerraHawk]

There aren't really many I can be bothered to fork out for again, but its mainly extras that would tempt me. I've realised films like Back To The Future I've always treated as TV (I watch them on TV) so never really watched the DVDs. So would be silly to buy them again at present. I've bought the Alien set for the 3rd time in 10 years though!

[adriangill]

is firefly out on bluray in the uk? or do you mean serenity, yer i bought serenity, was my fist I think on bluray.

 

i appreciate the better picture quality and sound but its not a main factor in buying at the mo, especially as I dont have a HD tv yet

Firefly, I got my copy from Amazon US. It plays in regions A and B. I haven't gotten around to getting Serenity on Blu-ray yet. Maybe Santa will be nice and leave me a copy.

 

No picture quality benefit then unless the Blu-ray version has been remastered and the DVD hasn't.

Edited December 18, 2010 by 1of2

[timelord81r]

is firefly out on bluray in the uk? or do you mean serenity, yer i bought serenity, was my fist I think on bluray.

 

i appreciate the better picture quality and sound but its not a main factor in buying at the mo, especially as I dont have a HD tv yet

Firefly, I got my copy from Amazon US. It plays in regions A and B. I haven't gotten around to getting Serenity on Blu-ray yet. Maybe Santa will be nice and leave me a copy.

 

No picture quality benefit then unless the Blu-ray version has been remastered and the DVD hasn't.

 

i hear firely has some more commentaries but thats all no?

 

serenity has a great PIP track and some more featurettes and better sound than the dvd i think

[adriangill]

There are two additions from what I have noticed.

 

One extra commentary: 'Our Mrs Reynolds' with Whedon, Fillion, Tudyk, Glass

One extra featurette: Firefly reunion - Lunch with Joss, Nathan, Alan, Ron

[nicky]

Waiting for a 3d player

 

and then have to be sure its plays multi region dvd

 

and then have to be sure it plays multi region bluray

 

and then have to get the appropriate TV

 

No rush.

[adriangill]

I wonder if they will ever convert Terminator, Predator, Alien, etc to 3D. That I would like to see. As Star Wars will be converted I assume it would be possible.

[timelord81r]

I wonder if they will ever convert Terminator, Predator, Alien, etc to 3D. That I would like to see. As Star Wars will be converted I assume it would be possible.

 

the upscaled 3d movies ive seen ala clash of the titans looked pretty crap. im not a big fan of 3d, even avatar didnt impress me that much. am interested to see star wars though.

[nicky]

I wonder if they will ever convert Terminator, Predator, Alien, etc to 3D. That I would like to see. As Star Wars will be converted I assume it would be possible.

 

Doubt it. Terminator and Alien would especially not really benefit from 3D seeing as most of the movie is spent in the dark. And Predator is set ina claustophobic jungle so the only thing in 3d that would stand out is trees etc. Star Wars at least has speceships and laser blats etc flying around.

[timelord81r]

does anyone have the wizard of oz bluray? the us version has the Documentary: "MGM: When the Lion Roars as an sd extra, 6 hours long, I really want this but its not on the 70th ann dvd addition and i cant see it mentioned online for the bluray aside on the us version

[nicky]

My BR collection is shaping up nicely. So far I have:

 

I Am Legend

X-Men Origins: Wolverine

Back To The Future Trilogy

Piranha

Troy: Director's Cut

Falling Down

Taken

I, Robot

Predator Trilogy

Star Wars Original Trilogy

Alien Anthology

King Kong

300

Transformers

Avatar: Extended Ed.

 

Still yet to get Lethal Weapon Collection and maybe The Island.

[JacknDaniel]

Nicky, one I would definitely recommend to you is The Thing. The Bluray is far superior in picture quality to the old DVD I had. I didn't mind buying that one again

[nicky]

Nicky, one I would definitely recommend to you is The Thing. The Bluray is far superior in picture quality to the old DVD I had. I didn't mind buying that one again

 

Oh yeah, thats on my wish list too, heard it was good, just waiting for price drop. If the new film is any good i may end up getting it in a double pack.

[zebredy]

Not sure if someone already mentioned this sorry if they have, but did you know that some of the movies that have come out on BR in the UK are have less extras on them then the US version of the same movie.

 

Take The Incredibles for example. I was lucky to get a copy of the US version second hand of someone as after finding out it had more extras then the UK version I knew I had to have it.

 

Its a shame really as there is no real reason why we should not get most of these extras on our BRs as well, granted there are a lot of movies where we get the same extras or maybe even better PQ but why do some movies fall through the net?

 

 

 

 

 

 

LLAP

[nicky]

Its a shame really as there is no real reason why we should not get most of these extras on our BRs as well, granted there are a lot of movies where we get the same extras or maybe even better PQ but why do some movies fall through the net?

 

I think its to do with distribution. Eg. The Island is distributed by Warners in the UK but by Paramount in the US. Not only does the US version have extras but the A/V is better. As a result I've stuck with my dvd version. Shame as I like the movie alot.

[nosfer2]

Is there anywhere with a list of what extras are included on US releases that aren't included on UK releases?

[nicky]

Is there anywhere with a list of what extras are included on US releases that aren't included on UK releases?

 

I just look online reviews. www.bluray.com and amazon.co.uk

[ClockworkOwen18]

Only really been collecting Blu's for about a year, however my collection is starting to show shape nicely;

 

Spider-Man trilogy, Casino Royale, Biutiful, X-Men trilogy, Batman, Batman Returns, Batman Forever, Batman and Robin, Due Date, The Hangover, Captain America: The First Avenger, Poltergeist, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Beauty and the Beast, Harry Potter complete collection, Toy Story trilogy,Lord of the Rings extended trilogy, Iron Man, Drag Me to Hell, Thor, The Fly, The Lost Boys, Michael Jackson's This is It, (500) Days of Summer, The Exorcist, Orphan, The Adjustment Bureau, Back to the Future trilogy, X-Men: First Class, American Beauty, Sucker Punch, Dirty Harry, The Green Mile, Batman Begins, The Incredible Hulk, The Inbetweeners Movie, The Dark Knight, The Day After Tomorrow, The Next Three Days, Paul, Drive, Taken, Edward Scissorhands, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Step Brothers, Men of Honour and Apocalypto.

 

Got to say that I am so far completely satisfied with the transfer to Blu-Ray in both audio and picture elements. Wouldn't go back!

Edited August 20, 2012 by ClockworkOwen18

[JasonVoorhees]

been collecting Blu-rays for just over a year now and simply went Mental probably have over 200 which is just rediculous and would have to say that 43% if not more

are still in their wrapping and not been opened, recently bought lethal weapon collection,clint eastwood collection,superman collection,stallone collection,

fast and furious collection, and didnt pay anymore than £15 per box set which is superb value. the Cheapest being the Stallone pack which has 5 movies in it, wow 5 blu rays for a Tenner. amazing how Blu ray films are becoming cheaper nowadays especially for box sets.

There are only 2 kinds of Blu rays that I will never purchase unless they are incredibly cheap and that is "Stand up" and "TV series" regarding tv series just bought 4 box sets "Porridge" "some mothers do have em" "Bottom" "open all hours" HMV were doing a great deal on buy one get 2nd half price, woohooo. dvd box sets not Blu Ray...lol