Comments on: Name Your Top 5 HD DVDs

By: Tigershark

Tigershark — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:56:59 +0000

At the moment:

1. Dante’s Peak
2. Apollo 13
3. Backdraft
4. Pitch Black
5. Corpse Bride

By: J.F.

J.F. — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:32:12 +0000

Most impressive movie experience (movie itself/immersion and HD 3D PQ):
(Not in any particular order)

1. Happy Feet
2. the Host
3. Planet Earth
4. Into the Wild
5. Stardust

(Batman Begins/Hot Fuzz/Bourne Ultimatum/Zodiac/Michael Clayton/I am Legend/Pan’s Labyrinth/
Manchurian Candidate/Being John Malkovich/Fear&Loathing in Las Vegas/King Kong/Prestige/
Out of Sight/Clercks II/Aviatior/Elizabeth/Heroes/Bladerunner/A Scanner Darkly/Big Lebowski/
NiN/Matrix: very good movies with impressive HD transfers that would be a shame not to mention)

By: Mike S

Mike S — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:34:30 +0000

1. Batman Begins
2. Transformers
3. Shooter
4. Bourne Ultimatum
5. Top Gun

By: Schulte

Schulte — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 05:45:38 +0000

1. Departed
2. Hot Fuzz
3. Shaun of the Dead
4. Dazed and Confused
5. Top Gun

By: Ryan

Ryan — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 19:49:00 +0000

Movies:
Hot Fuzz – Had one of my most successful ‘guys nights’ thanks to this movie, also top notch demo material – and the movie’s amazing! This one is a must-own!
Transformers – A must-own if for demo material alone, since it can also be had for quite cheap. I enjoyed the movie enough – but found it better if watched with a group of people and a lot of popcorn. Just don’t forget to turn it up to 11.
Serenity – A favorite of mine to begin with, so obviously HD was a no-brainer. Even though it’s great on it’s own, it’s better if you watch Firefly first.
The Jack Ryan Collection (Red October if I was to pick only one, but liked Present Danger a lot too) – Hard to find for any reasonable price, unless you go Blu, but it makes for a great rainy day marathon!
The Matrix – A favorite on DVD, made only better in HD! Unfortunately it was not sold on it’s own in addition to the collection when it was first released…

Honorable TV Mentions:
Heroes Season One – One of my best blind buys, amazing season and stands well on it’s own (even more so when you consider it’s weaker second season)
Star Trek: TOS Re-mastered First Season (I wish Paramount would’ve at least finished these off as Combos instead of DVD-only for Seasons 2 and 3)

I echo Dave C in saying this is very useful, and want to add – great idea Patrick! Thank you also for making it happen Pravin.

By: Randy

Randy — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 13:16:50 +0000

King Kong
Transformers
300
Beowulf
Harry Potter

By: Lakerstyle

Lakerstyle — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 09:35:03 +0000

My list keeps changing as I’ve been addicted to the sales and inventory at my local Frys (Anaheim, CA).

1. I Am Legend
2. Batman Begins (i did the double dip on this)
3. Transformers (double dip as well)
4. Letters From Iwo Jima (awesome movie)
5. Troy – Director’s Cut

Honorable mention:

Pan’s Labyrinth (another double dip)
Bourne Ultimatum
Star Trek TOS – Season 1 (thanks Pravin for the tip awhile back for AMAZON.CA)
Purple Rain — sorry..I’m a big Prince fan

I’m real tempted to do a double on Planet Earth and Matrix but I slated to buy on my next visit 2001: A Space Odyssey and Goodfellas (waiting for those to be reduced to $7.99 as well)

I’m surprised there is not much love for Harry Potter or Blade Runner….

By: paul

paul — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 01:55:21 +0000

1) heroes season 1
2) harry potter years 1-5 chest
3) planet earth
4) transformers
5) disturbia

its hard to only pick 5 i have many more i would put on par with these including bourne trilogy, fast and furious trilogy,
batman begins and shooter

By: Dave C

Dave C — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 23:21:53 +0000

This is useful info sharing on HD DVD, Thanks !!!

By: Dave C

Dave C — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 23:20:25 +0000

Based on A30 and A35 playback: 1080P 24 frame front projection set up:
My top five for overall blacks and video detail:

1) Beowulf
2) Chronicles of Riddick
3) Transformers ( although maybe biased by Megan Fox closeups)
4) Black Snake Moan
5) The Fast and the Furious Trilogy