What Blu-Rays should I buy?

[ReturnedSnowDay]

So there are a shitload of blu-ray players for sale this black friday and I'm planning on picking one up. I want at least 3 movies to watch when I get it. What should I get? I want at least one visually striking movie so I can see how the picture looks.

[sleepyseanzzz]

i told my suitemate not to get any blu rays (he has a ps3 not a bluray player) just because they are so damn expensive, but i was impressed when the movies he bought were 300, taken, gran turino, and some other bad ass flick that is escaping me right now

[himynameiszack]

The best Blu-rays are definitely action movies with their amazing picture and insane sound.

[marrost]

i told my suitemate not to get any blu rays (he has a ps3 not a bluray player) just because they are so damn expensive, but i was impressed when the movies he bought were 300, taken, gran turino, and some other bad ass flick that is escaping me right nowMany movies coming out on Blu-ray are the same price as (and in some cases even cheaper than) their DVD special edition counterparts, so......

[bradsonemanband]

the entire PLANET EARTH series

you won't regret it

[deadkidsean]

i told my suitemate not to get any blu rays (he has a ps3 not a bluray player) just because they are so damn expensive, but i was impressed when the movies he bought were 300, taken, gran turino, and some other bad ass flick that is escaping me right now
You're stupid. I can link you to Amazon.com that has over 500 Blu-ray Disc titles for $9.99 and under.

[williek311]

Planet Earth

[deadkidsean]

But to the op:

Planet Earth
The Dark Knight
Any Disney/Pixar film
Pirates of the Caribbean Series
The Bourne Trilogy
Sin City
Baraka
Spiderman series
Ironman

Those are some that are definitely visually stunning and sound-wise, beyond fantastic. Obviously some of them are your deepest of film, but they will show off BD's power.

Comb these two sites, http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/ & http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/ for things that catch your eye. I frequent them daily - and the writing is usually pretty solid, in terms of reviews. Check it out.

[DaveFeelsRight]

i just saw this site on attack of the show that lets you trade your dvds for the blu-ray version for a small fee

[williek311]

But to the op:

Planet Earth
The Dark Knight
Any Disney/Pixar film
Pirates of the Caribbean Series
The Bourne Trilogy
Sin City
Baraka
Spiderman series
Ironman

Those are some that are definitely visually stunning and sound-wise, beyond fantastic. Obviously some of them are your deepest of film, but they will show off BD's power.

Comb these two sites, http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/ & http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/ for things that catch your eye. I frequent them daily - and the writing is usually pretty solid, in terms of reviews. Check it out.
Finally someone else that has seen Baraka. That movie rules.

[deadkidsean]

All that said, I'd be hella weary about picking up a Blu-ray Disc player on Black Friday. Do your research man ... do your research. There isn't worse than shitty audio/video equipment. DO NOT get the cheapest one you can find.

[deadkidsean]

i just saw this site on attack of the show that lets you trade your dvds for the blu-ray version for a small fee
Yeah, they are popping up everywhere. Disney.com is doing it and now Warner Bros. are.

[deadkidsean]

Finally someone else that has seen Baraka. That movie rules.
Shit yeah. I can't believe the quality for it being from like that 80's or whatever. And how they portray so damn much without ever saying a word. Awesome stuff man.

[DBZGTom]

Across the Universe and Speed Racer are both great on Blu-ray

[williek311]

Shit yeah. I can't believe the quality for it being from like that 80's or whatever. And how they portray so damn much without ever saying a word. Awesome stuff man.

Yeah I haven't seen the blu-ray version. I was also wondering how that would look since it did come out in '92. There is suppose to be a new film coming out soon called Samsara, by the same director, a sequel of sorts.

[deadkidsean]

Yeah I haven't seen the blu-ray version. I was also wondering how that would look since it did come out in '92. There is suppose to be a new film coming out soon called Samsara, by the same director, a sequel of sorts.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baraka_%28film%29#2008_Remastered_R elease


Ballin'.

[williek311]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baraka_%28film%29#2008_Remastered_R elease


Ballin'.

Dayum. Fucking 13 terabytes that's ridiculous. Have to see that movie in Blu-Ray now though.

[deadkidsean]

Dayum. Fucking 13 terabytes that's ridiculous. Have to see that movie in Blu-Ray now though.
30 dude. THIRTY. Hahah. Absolutely absurd.

[sleepyseanzzz]

You're stupid. I can link you to Amazon.com that has over 500 Blu-ray Disc titles for $9.99 and under.

fuck you virgin, you're stupid for even spending money on movies.

[Until The Bombs]

I almost spur of the moment went out and got a PS3 a few days ago. Didn't but still really interested. Are there any quality Blu-ray players that actually run at a cheaper price than the PS3? Haven't come across any to this point.

[williek311]

30 dude. THIRTY. Hahah. Absolutely absurd.
Oh damn, got my numbers mixed up there.
fuck you virgin, you're stupid for even spending money on movies.

sic burn.

[deadkidsean]

fuck you virgin, you're stupid for even spending money on movies.

I'm a virgin because I watch movies? Not really sure what kind of logic that is. Well, at any rate, you're still an idiot.

I almost spur of the moment went out and got a PS3 a few days ago. Didn't but still really interested. Are there any quality Blu-ray players that actually run at a cheaper price than the PS3? Haven't come across any to this point.

Not that would make a difference to the naked eye. I mean, some will do pointless shit like have YouTube built into them and Netflix (but now Ps3 has Netflix) but other then that, no. You'd have to be a videophile to notice differences between high-end players. Once you start getting up and over the $300 range, it is all about what firmware it comes preloaded with, the time it takes for the disc to start playing after you put it in, etc.

[IAmNietzche]

Fight Club.

[deadkidsean]

Fight Club.
Does it look good? I'm trying to decide if it's worth double dipping on.

[Until The Bombs]

Not that would make a difference to the naked eye. I mean, some will do pointless shit like have YouTube built into them and Netflix (but now Ps3 has Netflix) but other then that, no. You'd have to be a videophile to notice differences between high-end players. Once you start getting up and over the $300 range, it is all about what firmware it comes preloaded with, the time it takes for the disc to start playing after you put it in, etc.

My mistake. I think I worded it poorly. What I'm wondering is if there are any quality Blu-Rays that run cheaper than PS3s. I wouldn't really need a PS3 for anything other than the Blu-Ray and the occasional game that isn't also on 360, but yet I find it tough to justify dropping say $150 on a player that I've read poor reviews for when I could get a PS3 for $150 more.

[sleepyseanzzz]

I'm a virgin because I watch movies? Not really sure what kind of logic that is. Well, at any rate, you're still an idiot.



Not that would make a difference to the naked eye. I mean, some will do pointless shit like have YouTube built into them and Netflix (but now Ps3 has Netflix) but other then that, no. You'd have to be a videophile to notice differences between high-end players. Once you start getting up and over the $300 range, it is all about what firmware it comes preloaded with, the time it takes for the disc to start playing after you put it in, etc.

if you walk into best buy and see a brand new movie in standard def and see the blue ray counterpart right next to it, the blu ray costs more than the standard you pompous douche bag.

[deadkidsean]

My mistake. I think I worded it poorly. What I'm wondering is if there are any quality Blu-Rays that run cheaper than PS3s. I wouldn't really need a PS3 for anything other than the Blu-Ray and the occasional game that isn't also on 360, but yet I find it tough to justify dropping say $150 on a player that I've read poor reviews for when I could get a PS3 for $150 more.
Ooohh, no. You've got the best fit. I wouldn't ever even think of getting one/recommending one for less than ~$200.

[Until The Bombs]

Ooohh, no. You've got the best fit. I wouldn't ever even think of getting one/recommending one for less than ~$200.

Cool. Thanks.

[IAmNietzche]

Also,

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/John+Adams+-+Widescreen+Dts+-+Blu-ray+Disc/9311498.p?id=1847774&skuId=9311498&st=john%20adams

[IAmNietzche]

Does it look good? I'm trying to decide if it's worth double dipping on.
Yeah dude, you need to go balls deep.

[deadkidsean]

Yeah dude, you need to go balls deep.
Word, I'll look for a good deal in the coming (cumming?) months.

[IAmNietzche]

Also, does anyone know what I want for Christmas. I'm having trouble coming up with shit. What do you youngsters find cool nowadays?

[Talib Scottie]

Yeah, Fight Club is tits on blu-ray.

I promised myself I wouldn't repurchase any movies I already have on DVD for a while. Also whenever I would get the special collector's edition of any movie I'll definitely get it on blu-ray. If they aren't the same price there is usually only a 1 or 2 dollar difference.

[williek311]

Also, does anyone know what I want for Christmas. I'm having trouble coming up with shit. What do you youngsters find cool nowadays?

Same here. Other than something ridiculously expensive I don't know.

[Prestonxsmith]

Any film looks good on Blu-ray to me. I bought Dirty Harry, and it was vastly improved in quality and sound from when I remember seeing it years ago.

[ReturnedSnowDay]

I'm def picking up planet earth. A lot of the movies you've listed I already own on dvd; i'm not sure that I can justify rebuying them. Do you know if most of the older movies coming out on blu ray are remastered, or are they the same quality just on a different disc?

[pinklipgloss]

The Fountain

[deadkidsean]

I'm def picking up planet earth. A lot of the movies you've listed I already own on dvd; i'm not sure that I can justify rebuying them. Do you know if most of the older movies coming out on blu ray are remastered, or are they the same quality just on a different disc?
Not a whole heck of a lot of them are remastered. Check out those two sites I linked you to. They have a huge section for reviews where it breaks them down by video quality, sound quality, special features, etc. It's awesome.

[deadkidsean]

Also, does anyone know what I want for Christmas. I'm having trouble coming up with shit. What do you youngsters find cool nowadays?
I'm clueless, too. All I really want is another Blu-ray Player to have at school with me, haha.

[ReturnedSnowDay]

Not a whole heck of a lot of them are remastered. Check out those two sites I linked you to. They have a huge section for reviews where it breaks them down by video quality, sound quality, special features, etc. It's awesome.

Thanks, browsing the websites now and I just ran across Requiem For a Dream. I can't wait to get this on blu-ray.

[marrost]

if you walk into best buy and see a brand new movie in standard def and see the blue ray counterpart right next to it, the blu ray costs more than the standard you pompous douche bag.not anymore you peacoat wearing cunt. (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&id=pcat17071&type=page&ks=960&st=Star_Trek_Movie_2009&sc=Global&cp=1&sp=&qp=crootcategoryid%23%23-1%23%23-1~~q537461725f5472656b5f4d6f7669655 f32303039~~nccat02015%23%230%23%234 &list=y&usc=All+Categories&nrp=15&p=[promotion%2C+synonymns]&_D%3Ap=+&pu=defaultusr&_D%3Apu=+&pt=1257660001&iht=n&_DARGS=%2Fsite%2Fen_US%2Fsearch%2Ff ragments%2Fincludes%2Folssearchpara meters.jsp.frmSearchResults) same as buying a dvd special edition.

[deadkidsean]

Thanks, browsing the websites now and I just ran across Requiem For a Dream. I can't wait to get this on blu-ray.
Mhm, and you can sort the reviews by what they gave the most stars for picture quality or overall quality or whatever. Pretty awesome stuff.

[andthetruthwill]

Don't waste your money. It's not worth it. There really isn't any substantial difference. And Blu-rays will not be around in a few years.

[friskycurtain]

Fight Club, 16 Blocks, John Q, and 300

[ReturnedSnowDay]

Fight Club, 16 Blocks, John Q, and 300

I can't watch 16 blocks because Mos Def is a horrible actor who can't speak in this movie.

[IAmNietzche]

Don't waste your money. It's not worth it.

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[andthetruthwill]

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Trust me. I've been around Blu-rays since they have come into existence. They are the dvd equivalent of superior audio cds that existed in the nineties. They will be gone in a few years and will not supplant dvd's.

[sleepyseanzzz]

not anymore you peacoat wearing cunt. (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&id=pcat17071&type=page&ks=960&st=Star_Trek_Movie_2009&sc=Global&cp=1&sp=&qp=crootcategoryid%23%23-1%23%23-1%7E%7Eq537461725f5472656b5f4d6f766 9655f32303039%7E%7Enccat02015%23%23 0%23%234&list=y&usc=All+Categories&nrp=15&p=%5Bpromotion%2C+synonymns%5D&_D%3Ap=+&pu=defaultusr&_D%3Apu=+&pt=1257660001&iht=n&_DARGS=%2Fsite%2Fen_US%2Fsearch%2Ff ragments%2Fincludes%2Folssearchpara meters.jsp.frmSearchResults) same as buying a dvd special edition.

star trek is gay

[IAmNietzche]

star trek is gay
Let me introduce you to the guy above you. You seem like you'd get along, you both liking cock and all. I don't know if you're aware but he's been around blu-ray since they came into existence.

[Thomas Balkcom]

hahahahaahaha

[Thomas Balkcom]

in addition to those wonderful sites Sean posted, check out http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film/compare.htm to see comparisons. I love those sites

[billyboatkid]

Buy a movie called Sunshine. Great movie and awesome on blu ray.

[And Hours Pass]

I can't watch 16 blocks because Mos Def is a horrible actor who can't speak in this movie.
Amen. I wanted to shoot him throughout this entire film.

[And Hours Pass]

Let me introduce you to the guy above you. You seem like you'd get along, you both liking cock and all. I don't know if you're aware but he's been around blu-ray since they came into existence.
Shoots and scores. Well-put.

Oh, and what years were you at Hague? One of my best friend was in school there for awhile.

[IAmNietzche]

Shoots and scores. Well-put.

Oh, and what years were you at Hague? One of my best friend was in school there for awhile.
2001-2004.

[Recovery Room]

Saying there's no difference between Blu-Ray and DVD is like saying JaMarcus Russell is as good a quarterback as Peyton Manning.

Get real.

[Recovery Room]

I'm sure most, if not all, of these have already been said:

The Bourne Trilogy
Wall-E
Up
The Dark Knight
Big Fish
V For Vendetta
Planet Earth
Slumdog Millionaire
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

I can't remember everything I have, but that's a good start.

[last light]

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Zodiac
Up
Dark Knight
Star Trek

and probably the most visually stunning one Speed Racer, shit movie (although I didn't think it was as bad as most people did) but it looks absolutely tits insane.

[Max_123]

The Dark Knight, Up (i know it's a children movie but if you're looking at quality it's insane), pretty much any action movie with good special effects will blow your mind on blu-ray

[Losthope182]

I only skimmed through the pages but when I was wondering what to buy on Blu-ray the overwhelming response was Band of Brothers. Definitely worth picking up.

Also, there is most certainly a large difference bewteen the quality of Blu-ray and the quality of standard dvds. Anyone saying different is either partially blind or has a terrible tv and/or Blu-ray player.

[drudo182]

New Fight Club Blu-Ray looks amazing.

[deadkidsean]

I only skimmed through the pages but when I was wondering what to buy on Blu-ray the overwhelming response was Band of Brothers. Definitely worth picking up.

Also, there is most certainly a large difference bewteen the quality of Blu-ray and the quality of standard dvds. Anyone saying different is either partially blind or has a terrible tv and/or Blu-ray player.
Oh yes, good one. BoB is awesome.

[Talib Scottie]

Just ordered Fight Club off of Amazon for $16.

[Red Lion]

I've heard nothing but rave reviews for Fight Club on Blu-Ray (http://www.uticaod.com/lifestyles/x215400075/Video-Vault-For-its-10th-anniversary-Fight-Club-gets-a-high-def-makeover), which I guess is pretty cheap, too. Considering they filmed it to be intentionally grainy and kind of rough, the Blu-Ray version still looks great without losing that original rough around the edges look/style/feel.

[Genuma]

Fight Club is on amazon for $16.99 (as stated before), and they have an offer where you combine that and The Boondock Saints Blu-Ray for $23. Plus free Prime shipping.

[deadkidsean]

Fight Club is on amazon for $16.99 (as stated before), and they have an offer where you combine that and The Boondock Saints Blu-Ray for $23. Plus free Prime shipping.
Super Saver? And you'd have to spend $24.

[Genuma]

Super Saver? And you'd have to spend $24.
I just ordered it and it gave me the free Amazon Prime two day shipping.

[Until The Bombs]

Love Amazon Prime. Pay $100 flat fee a year to get two day shipping on everything.

[Protested Hero]

Love Amazon Prime. Pay $100 flat fee a year to get two day shipping on everything.

I can never bring myself to dive in. I don't know if I'd use $89 of shipping in a year.

[Until The Bombs]

I can never bring myself to dive in. I don't know if I'd use $89 of shipping in a year.

Haha. Yeah, I don't even know if I do for sure, but I buy upwards to a few books/movies a month. So I think it's pretty likely and it just feels like less money when I shell out a large chunk versus an additionally couple bucks on each order.

[Wake Up]

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who is this kid. i do not like his 'ideals'/interests

[deadkidsean]

I just ordered it and it gave me the free Amazon Prime two day shipping.

Ooh so you free trialed it? Or you bought it? I'm confused lol

[Genuma]

Ooh so you free trialed it? Or you bought it? I'm confused lol
bought what? haha Amazon Prime?

[tonyC4L]

Don't waste your money. It's not worth it. There really isn't any substantial difference. And Blu-rays will not be around in a few years.
You're joking, right?

[deadkidsean]

bought what? haha Amazon Prime?
Yeah. It's a service that you pay for lol

[andthetruthwill]

You're joking, right?

Nope. Not. As I said before somewhere on here, they are the equivalent of the superior audio cd's that existed in the nineties. They are not going to suppplant dvd's, as that is the idea, just as superior audio cd's couldn't supplant cd"s. Dvd's are here to stay for quite a while. Blu-rays will be gone in a few years. They are already starting to be bundled with normal dvd's because they can't hold their own attraction. Don't forget that Hd-dvd"s already came and went, which were essentially the same thing, just different makers.

[Genuma]

Yeah. It's a service that you pay for lol
haha oh yeah, I know. for how much shopping I do on there the $80 is worth it.

[Talib Scottie]

The HD-DVD argument is not valid. HD-DVD failed when they lost studio support for the format. Blu-ray doesn't have to worry about that. Also the prices to be able to use the Blu-ray format (HDtv, Blu-ray player) are substantially less.

Also, DVDs and Blu-ray both are coming with digital copies. I think DVD and Blu-ray are looking a similar remaining life here.

[tonyC4L]

Nope. Not. As I said before somewhere on here, they are the equivalent of the superior audio cd's that existed in the nineties. They are not going to suppplant dvd's, as that is the idea, just as superior audio cd's couldn't supplant cd"s. Dvd's are here to stay for quite a while. Blu-rays will be gone in a few years. They are already starting to be bundled with normal dvd's because they can't hold their own attraction. Don't forget that Hd-dvd"s already came and went, which were essentially the same thing, just different makers.
I do not disagree with you that DVDs will be around for quite some time. I don't believe that BDs will fully replace them anytime soon, as DVDs and their players are so inexpensive and the quality is good enough for a lot of people. However, I do not believe that they will be gone in a few years. It's hard not to notice that most new TVs that people are buying aren't the old CRTs or projection models of times past... they are flat-panel LCD and plasma TVs that are capable of displaying video in 1080p. Though DVDs look okay on these TVs, I feel that with the increasing presence of BD displays in stores people will realize that they are not getting nearly as good of a picture as they could. Couple that with the 5.1 lossless audio commonly found on BDs and it's clear that with the right setup, Blu-ray is far superior to DVD. As for the coupling with DVDs, it seems to me that studios are doing this because of the lack of compatibility of Blu-ray with all their existing devices. People want to be able to watch movies on their living room TVs, in their bedrooms, on their computers, in their cars, etc. Blu-ray disc players are not yet that common and cheap that people can afford to have them in all these places (and this isn't even a bad thing; it's pretty obvious that a BD and a DVD will not look that different on an 8" screen on a car headrest). Bundling a DVD with a BD is a good sales move because it gives people that compatibility, but also gets the BD in for viewing on that nice new TV where you can actually see and hear a difference in quality. It is pointless to invest in Blu-ray if you're only viewing it on a rather small screen (especially one that doesn't output 720p/1080i or higher, even if it's pretty large).

Also, the comparison with HD DVD is a moot point. The reason they aren't around is that Toshiba realized that they could not compete with Sony for control of the HD video disc market and stopped production of the discs. HD DVD and Blu-ray debuted at roughly the same time, and Blu-ray came out on top.

[Red Lion]

New Fight Club Blu-Ray looks amazing.

How are the extras?

[Protested Hero]

Nope. Not. As I said before somewhere on here, they are the equivalent of the superior audio cd's that existed in the nineties. They are not going to suppplant dvd's, as that is the idea, just as superior audio cd's couldn't supplant cd"s. Dvd's are here to stay for quite a while. Blu-rays will be gone in a few years. They are already starting to be bundled with normal dvd's because they can't hold their own attraction. Don't forget that Hd-dvd"s already came and went, which were essentially the same thing, just different makers.

This is all so untrue that I don't even know what to say. There were a TON of people picking up Blu ray players and HDTVs on Black Friday. The format is here to stay, bud. Some movies from Universal are even being switched out and are supplying ONLY Blu rays. The reason that dvds are being packaged with them is so that people have the ability to bring it to a friends house or somewhere on the go that necessarily doesn't have BR yet. They aren't putting dvd's with BR's because they think that BR is dying. That's hilarious.

[andthetruthwill]

This is all so untrue that I don't even know what to say. There were a TON of people picking up Blu ray players and HDTVs on Black Friday. The format is here to stay, bud. Some movies from Universal are even being switched out and are supplying ONLY Blu rays. The reason that dvds are being packaged with them is so that people have the ability to bring it to a friends house or somewhere on the go that necessarily doesn't have BR yet. They aren't putting dvd's with BR's because they think that BR is dying. That's hilarious.

Blu Rays will done and gone in a few years. It's same thing that happened last decade. Let's wait until then and then resume this conversation. They are a novelty.

[marrost]

Blu Rays will done and gone in a few years. It's same thing that happened last decade. Let's wait until then and then resume this conversation. They are a novelty.Yes, as a new technology moves forward and becomes cheaper, it's perfectly rational to think that a flawed, dated technology will prevail. Happens all the time. What version of America Online are you running?

[Talib Scottie]

Netzero, dawwwwwg.

[andthetruthwill]

Yes, as a new technology moves forward and becomes cheaper, it's perfectly rational to think that a flawed, dated technology will prevail. Happens all the time. What version of America Online are you running?

Cd's prevailed. Kids don't remember all the "new fancy technology" that tried to do them in. Dvd's are the successors to tapes and the exact same as cd's. History is only repeating itself with that format. and Dvd's have only been wholly prevalent for less than five years now. They have a long way to go.

[marrost]

Cd's prevailed. Kids don't remember all the "new fancy technology" that tried to do them in. Dvd's are the successors to tapes and the exact same as cd's. History is only repeating itself with that format. and Dvd's have only been wholly prevalent for less than five years now. They have a long way to go.Uh yea... and CDs aren't being replaced by digital music or anything.

Blu-ray is in the same place that DVDs were at this point in their life cycle, even further along if anything.

[Genuma]

Well a BD is basically DVDs with better image/audio capabilities, so of course it's going to prevail. Who would want to buy an inferior quality product? It's like if we somehow found a way to improve audio quality on CDs and charged more for the new breed, eventually they'd win.

[andthetruthwill]

Uh yea... and CDs aren't being replaced by digital music or anything.

Blu-ray is in the same place that DVDs were at this point in their life cycle, even further along if anything.

We will see in a few years.

[Protested Hero]

Blu Rays will done and gone in a few years. It's same thing that happened last decade. Let's wait until then and then resume this conversation. They are a novelty.

Think of a Blu-ray as a DVD2. It's a dvd with more space, better quality sound and audio, and the players have internet capabilities. The market share is increasing every year, and the price of Blu-rays is now equal to that of DVDs, if not only a dollar or two more. I don't know where you see the flaw in the system, but our culture is technologically obsessed. Every guy has to have the "new best thing" and Blu-rays are the new best thing. Obviously it will take a decade or so to REALLY have a huge impact, but so did the DVD. As new technology comes through the pipelines, the demand for it increases.

But oh well, we'll all sit and watch Planet Earth on our HDTVs and I'll send you over a copy of Jurassic Park on VHS. I'm sure you'll find it of great value.

[marrost]

We will see in a few years.Sorry man gotta go, my girlfriend needs to make a call on our touch-tone phone, my 56k modem won't support that and the internet.

[andthetruthwill]

Think of a Blu-ray as a DVD2. It's a dvd with more space, better quality sound and audio, and the players have internet capabilities. The market share is increasing every year, and the price of Blu-rays is now equal to that of DVDs, if not only a dollar or two more. I don't know where you see the flaw in the system, but our culture is technologically obsessed. Every guy has to have the "new best thing" and Blu-rays are the new best thing. Obviously it will take a decade or so to REALLY have a huge impact, but so did the DVD. As new technology comes through the pipelines, the demand for it increases.

But oh well, we'll all sit and watch Planet Earth on our HDTVs and I'll send you over a copy of Jurassic Park on VHS. I'm sure you'll find it of great value.

Superior audio cd''s had all that fancy stuff as well. So did mini discs. and laser discs. and all such nonsense that techy people found fascinating. Blu Rays are a carbon copy of all that stuff.

[Talib Scottie]

Mini disc was doomed from the start. I'm pretty sure not a single music label embraced that format, and I'm pretty sure only like 50 popular music albums were released on SACD.

Blu-ray has studio support, has a large catalogue and is marketed with every major movie release and in every retail store.

[Protested Hero]

Superior audio cd''s had all that fancy stuff as well. So did mini discs. and laser discs. and all such nonsense that techy people found fascinating. Blu Rays are a carbon copy of all that stuff.

Except this isn't a decade ago, and Blu-rays are permanently out there. Have you been to any electronics retailer in the past 3 years?

[andthetruthwill]

Except this isn't a decade ago, and Blu-rays are permanently out there. Have you been to any electronics retailer in the past 3 years?

It takes a little while to weed out the "new" fascinations. Just wait a couple years. I wouldn't apply 'permanently' to them just yet.

[Nourez]

I just picked up The Nightmare Before Christmas. It looks fantastic. As do all Disney movies on blu ray.

[Nourez]

It takes a little while to weed out the "new" fascinations. Just wait a couple years. I wouldn't apply 'permanently' to them just yet.
They've definitely made a bigger impact than SACD, Mini Disc and Laser Disks. The only thing I can see beating blu ray right now is full out digital distribution, but considering how crappy internet is here in canada, I don't see that as being a viable alternative for quite some time. Even if it was, I know a lot of people prefer a physical copy to digital anyways.

[Protested Hero]

It takes a little while to weed out the "new" fascinations. Just wait a couple years. I wouldn't apply 'permanently' to them just yet.

So studios switching out to nothing BUT Blu-ray isn't permanent to you? I don't get it.

[Recovery Room]

It takes a little while to weed out the "new" fascinations. Just wait a couple years. I wouldn't apply 'permanently' to them just yet.
Did you eat paint chips as a kid?

[andthetruthwill]

So studios switching out to nothing BUT Blu-ray isn't permanent to you? I don't get it.

Just some kid saying that on here does not go anywhere. Let's see a legitimate source, but it is also needs to remembered that dvd's often go out of print as companies shift and restructure, and vendors and retail spaces also commonly change and shift their inventory and floor space, running and changing experimentations and focuses just to do thing differently every now and then.

[drudo182]

Guys, we have to remember that andthetruthwill is quite a few years older than most of us, so he knows more about the world than we do. Think about that when Blu Ray dies off in a few months.

How are the extras?

Not sure. Haven't gotten it yet but it's on my list of things to get at some point.

[drudo182]

Superior audio cd''s had all that fancy stuff as well. So did mini discs. and laser discs. and all such nonsense that techy people found fascinating. Blu Rays are a carbon copy of all that stuff.

http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?p=58168912#post58168 912

[Protested Hero]

Just some kid saying that on here does not go anywhere. Let's see a legitimate source, but it is also needs to remembered that dvd's often go out of print as companies shift and restructure, and vendors and retail spaces also commonly change and shift their inventory and floor space, running and changing experimentations and focuses just to do thing differently every now and then.

So you think that Blu-rays aren't going to replace DVDs, but you also think that some dvds are going to go out of print, with nothing to replace them. So movies won't physically exist once Blu-ray dies?

[drudo182]

After 2012, nothing will exist.

[last light]

Pretty sure Public Enemies is going to be blu-ray only when it is first released...haven't seen any mention of the regular DVD version. Could be wrong, but unless you live under a fucking rock is fairly obvious that a) blu-ray is going to be around for awhile and b) it has already begun to be pushed ahead of regular DVD by companies.

[marrost]

Pretty sure Public Enemies is going to be blu-ray only when it is first released...haven't seen any mention of the regular DVD version. Could be wrong, but unless you live under a fucking rock is fairly obvious that a) blu-ray is going to be around for awhile and b) it has already begun to be pushed ahead of regular DVD by companies.There's a DVD, but the BD is cheaper than the special edition DVD haha. All the new BDs have been coming out cheaper than their SE DVD counterparts.

[Genuma]

Pretty sure Public Enemies is going to be blu-ray only when it is first released...haven't seen any mention of the regular DVD version. Could be wrong, but unless you live under a fucking rock is fairly obvious that a) blu-ray is going to be around for awhile and b) it has already begun to be pushed ahead of regular DVD by companies.
I hadn't seen anything about DVD either, but I just checked and their is going to be one. Not trying to discredit your post, I agree with everything else.

edit: I got beat

[last light]

Ya, I wasn't sure. The commercial only made mention of the blu-ray, but ya it's pretty clear what is happening in home entertainment.

[drudo182]

DVD/Blu Ray flipper disc

http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/12/01/universal-to-introduce-new-dvdblu-ray-flipper-disc/

[Genuma]

DVD/Blu Ray flipper disc

http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/12/01/universal-to-introduce-new-dvdblu-ray-flipper-disc/
cool idea, I kind of like the artwork on discs though.

[andthetruthwill]

So you think that Blu-rays aren't going to replace DVDs, but you also think that some dvds are going to go out of print, with nothing to replace them. So movies won't physically exist once Blu-ray dies?

i don't think they are going out of print as a whole. Please don't twist my words around. i have spent years working at both a record store and a movie store. Companies shift and come and go and so do titles. These titles go in and out of print randomly and commonly. Two recent examples, Bam Magera's movie Haggard, now unattainable in stores because it is out of print. but in the next few years will most likely be picked up again. The original Transformers series was available on dvd in the early 2000's and then went out of print for a few years, then the rights were accquired by a different company, and now they are back on shelves. This rotation of in print and out of print happens with dvd's and cd's, so therefore the retail space they occupy shifts to hold other titles. Blu Rays are a fad, nothing more than a novelty for a select group of people to wag their tongues at for a little while. The majority of the world does not care about them, nor will they ever. In a few years we can meet up and see where we each stand.

[marrost]

you will stand in your mid thirties, presumably still listening to terrible music and dressing like a 14 year old.

[Protested Hero]

i don't think they are going out of print as a whole. Please don't twist my words around. i have spent years working at both a record store and a movie store. Companies shift and come and go and so do titles. These titles go in and out of print randomly and commonly. Two recent examples, Bam Magera's movie Haggard, now unattainable in stores because it is out of print. but in the next few years will most likely be picked up again. The original Transformers series was available on dvd in the early 2000's and then went out of print for a few years, then the rights were accquired by a different company, and now they are back on shelves. This rotation of in print and out of print happens with dvd's and cd's, so therefore the retail space they occupy shifts to hold other titles. Blu Rays are a fad, nothing more than a novelty for a select group of people to wag their tongues at for a little while. The majority of the world does not care about them, nor will they ever. In a few years we can meet up and see where we each stand.

You don't seem to understand what-so-ever, what I said. Universal is not putting the DVDs out of print, just to recirculate them at a later date. They are switching their production to ONLY Blu-ray. It makes absolutely no sense with the sudden interest in HDTVs and High-def in general in our culture, for people to say "Fuck it, they're both the same price, and one won't look as good on my HDTV, but I'm going to get it anyway." If it's a fad for a "select group of people", then why did I see teenagers, old people, and moms buying Blu-rays players by the handfull when I went to Best Buy on Black Friday. It started out as a tech geek's wet dream, yes, but it has gained mass market appeal, something that the discs of the 90's never truly gained. I don't understand your dire hate for the format and non-acceptance of new technology, but hell, you're defending a moot point. It HAS gained market appeal, you can't just say that it hasn't. BR sales are up over 100% so far this year, and DVD sales are down 7%. Explain that.

Edit: I realized that we are probably arguing with a fake account. There is no way that a 29-year-old is listening to Alesana and All Time Low. There is no way.

[andthetruthwill]

You don't seem to understand what-so-ever, what I said. Universal is not putting the DVDs out of print, just to recirculate them at a later date. They are switching their production to ONLY Blu-ray. It makes absolutely no sense with the sudden interest in HDTVs and High-def in general in our culture, for people to say "Fuck it, they're both the same price, and one won't look as good on my HDTV, but I'm going to get it anyway." If it's a fad for a "select group of people", then why did I see teenagers, old people, and moms buying Blu-rays players by the handfull when I went to Best Buy on Black Friday. It started out as a tech geek's wet dream, yes, but it has gained mass market appeal, something that the discs of the 90's never truly gained. I don't understand your dire hate for the format and non-acceptance of new technology, but hell, you're defending a moot point. It HAS gained market appeal, you can't just say that it hasn't. BR sales are up over 100% so far this year, and DVD sales are down 7%. Explain that.

Edit: I realized that we are probably arguing with a fake account. There is no way that a 29-year-old is listening to Alesana and All Time Low. There is no way.


I already asked for legitimate sources with numbers and information to be linked, not just words of kids on here. And I am not fake, I've been reading this site nearly every day since it started. I started posting on here in August because I didn't like some of the things being said on here and how elitist parts of it have become. On that Friday, everyone just buys everything for the hell of it. I'll read through the sources if you can find any. Other than that, we'll carry on in five years or so.

[Until The Bombs]

Apparently working at a movie store and record store makes someone an expert on the issue. You're probably a nice enough guy, but so wrong on this issue.

[StrictlyBiznas]

I've had a PS3 for a while but have never used it for the Blu-Ray. Is it considered good quality? I almost went to Wal-Mart last night to buy Terminator: Salvation on Blu-Ray but ended up getting it OnDemand instead.

[IAmNietzche]

I already asked for legitimate sources with numbers and information to be linked, not just words of kids on here. And I am not fake, I've been reading this site nearly every day since it started. I started posting on here in August because I didn't like some of the things being said on here and how elitist parts of it have become. On that Friday, everyone just buys everything for the hell of it. I'll read through the sources if you can find any. Other than that, we'll carry on in five years or so.
http://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/blu-ray-player-sales-rising-as-prices-fall/

This article came out before the PS3 price drop and the more recent downward trend in BD prices.

[marrost]

http://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/blu-ray-player-sales-rising-as-prices-fall/

This article came out before the PS3 price drop and the more recent downward trend in BD prices.He'll see you in 5 years Dan. He'll be assistant manager by then and will have complete control of consumer trends.

[IAmNietzche]

He'll see you in 5 years Dan. He'll be assistant manager by then and will have complete control of consumer trends.
I wonder what a gentleman of his advanced age was listening to at 15 if he's listening to shit now that I thought was lame at 15.

[Protested Hero]

I already asked for legitimate sources with numbers and information to be linked, not just words of kids on here. And I am not fake, I've been reading this site nearly every day since it started. I started posting on here in August because I didn't like some of the things being said on here and how elitist parts of it have become. On that Friday, everyone just buys everything for the hell of it. I'll read through the sources if you can find any. Other than that, we'll carry on in five years or so.

http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=123349