I've finally converted over to Blu Ray!!!

[MikePizzoff]

I guess I was the last of the standard def guys here. Anyway, I picked up a Sony. Right off the bat it blew my mind. Endless channels for content, including 5 different internet (and real) radio sources, and about 25-30 video channels. So much awesome free content! I'll post a list of everything tomorrow. I bought Saving Private Ryan and Daybreakers. SPR because I read it is not only one of the best looking BD's, but possibly the best sounding. And it rules, of course. Never saw Daybreakers but I heard decent things and also read that it was up there among BD's to be demo material. Only had time to watch about 10 mins of Saving Private Ryan, but that was more than enough to completely blow me away. The underwater shots made it seem as if my TV was suddenly a real-life aquarium! What I want you guys to do is suggest some must-have's to add to the list. Of course, Zombieland and Grindhouse are going to be purchased soon.

[bassman]

The Dark Knight is still one of the best looking br's, imo. Same goes for Iron Man 1 & 2, most of the classic Disney films, Casino Royale, TLC's Life, and The Wizard of Oz. Of course as a fan you should pick up the Dawn BR. It's like seeing it again for the first time. And it's at/under 10 bucks these days. Glad you're enjoying it! I've been upgraded for a while now and I still sometimes have to pick my jaw up off the floor...

[JDFP]

Donnie Darko: The Director's Cut. It's my prized possession in my blu rays right now. Amazingly crisp and the great soundtrack only adds to the greatness of it. j.p.

[Publius]

I guess I was the last of the standard def guys here. I'm happy with my upconverting DVD player for now. Probably won't switch to BR for a couple years, until I get a TV larger than my current 42".

[ProfessorChaos]

no, pizz, i'm still kicking it "old school" with the standard-def dvd. planning on making the upgrade once i get a new tv, but right now i'm pretty satisfied with my sharp aquos 720p and hdmi cable from my laptop.

[Publius]

Another reason I'm reluctant to upgrade to BR is I'm not too confident in the future of the physical movie disc. Buying movies has rarely turned out to be cost-effective for me, as I rarely watch a single one enough times to make buying cheaper than renting. And with increasing network data speeds, downloading HD rentals through services like NetFlix may make discs obsolete for people like me in short order.

[Legion2213]

Congrats Mike. A few sugestions for movies that look sweet on BD and show off the superiority of your kit over SD... I Am Legend Kingdom of Heaven Watchmen Apocalypto Dark City Pandorum Sunshine Bladerunner Are all nice to own if you like the content.

[Danny]

welcome to 2008, now promptly buy cheap from blockbuster, if they still exist, the dark knight, zombieland, the matrix and zack and miri make a porno for a round helping of the best bluray has tooffer in terms of visual treats.

[MinionZombie]

I still buy DVDs, but at the moment it's mostly been BR's as I've been having to catch up - or new releases are best-on-Blu (due to my whore-like devouring of extra features). Anyway - I'd recommend "The Book of Eli", which looks really good on Blu - it's a good looking movie anyway, but it's really rather good on Blu. If you're into Pixar movies, I got "Up" free with my player (along with Toy Story, Sweeney Todd, 300, Bruno, and *ahem* Mamma Mia) and it looks ruddy good on Blu. I'll be getting the 3-disc collector's edition of Avatar on BR (out in 10 days, woo! ) as well as Toy Story 3 on BR, and I decided to go for the BR version of Scott Pilgrim after initially going for the 2-disc DVD ... but I thought "well, being that this is a visually stunning flick, and the BR has about 45 to 60 minutes more in terms of extras, then I'll stump up the extra quids for it") ... I did get the 2-disc Survival of the Dead DVD though, so I'm not done with DVD by a long shot. It's just that so many flicks coming out are visual treats and/or have the best extras on Blu. I've also got The Crazies (2010), Grindhouse (the best new extra features all relate to the trailers, in my view), The Warriors, and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (spiffing picture on that one, in-depth extras too) on BR.

[LouCipherr]

I still buy DVDs, but at the moment it's mostly been BR's as I've been having to catch up - or new releases are best-on-Blu (due to my whore-like devouring of extra features). MZ, you extra-features slut! ..and wait, did I read you had 300 in your collection?! Mike - congrats! and hey, don't feel bad, it took FOREVER for Dj to convince me to go BluRay. Now that I have and with the recent puchase of an upgraded TV, I'm glad I did. I still hate $ony, but that's a whole other story... A few suggestions for excellent looking BR's: Zombieland (this is DEMO quality! easily the best looking BR I own. On my new TV this shit looks 3D without the glasses) Hot Fuzz Shaun of the Dead (both HF and SotD look stellar) Pretty much any Pixar flick I'm sure there's more in my collection worth listing, but it's not even 9am and I haven't had my coffee yet.

[DjfunkmasterG]

SPR as noted, Gladiator - with Yellow UPC code Dawn 2004 looks great (I have HD DVD, but it ported over to Blu, same everything) The Thing (HD DVD has slightly better PQ, but BR has DTS soundtrack) Zombieland as noted DAWN 1978 looks great on Blu DAY, ehhh, it could have used a remaster Kick Ass Watchmen Crazy Heart Book of Eli Lost Boys looks great Back to The Future - This is a must and quite stellar for a 25 year old film 30 Days of Night looks great on Blu Live Free or Die Hard (But it is only PG-13 version) The Die Hard Trilogy - Must Own and quite awesome PQ Use HighDefDigest.com for finding the best Blu has to offer, these guys are spot on with what i consider great PQ, and not as FANBOY crazy as Blu-Ray.com

[MinionZombie]

Lou - I've only got 300 because it came free (with five other blu's) with my Blu-Ray player. Haven't watched the movie on blu yet (although I have seen it once before a few years back), just viewed the extra features. And yes, I am a total and utter whore for extra features. That Avatar 3 disc blu-ray is gonna Randy Marsh me big style.

[LouCipherr]

Lou - I've only got 300 because it came free (with five other blu's) with my Blu-Ray player. Haven't watched the movie on blu yet (although I have seen it once before a few years back), just viewed the extra features. lol, I just had to razz ya 'cause you have a Zack Snyder flick in your BR collection. I don't have 300 on BR, but I do have it on HD-DVD and it does indeed look stellar, but that's only if you can make it through the flick.

[bassman]

I don't care for 300, but the Watchmen blu ray is incredible....

[darth los]

You should give the Matrix a watch on BR (the original, not the crappy sequels). Very nice as well.