Topic: What Are Your Top 10 DVD Purchases For 2007?

[John E.]

i know the year has'nt ended yet but there are quite a number of good dvd titles released and due this year.

what's your top 10 dvd title purchase for the year?

i only started my dvd collection this july, here's mine 


TOP 10 DVD title purchase for the year.


1) 300 limited helmet edition (r3) - i really enjoyed this movie and the helmet by NECA was really nice.

2) transformers (r3) - 2 disc steelbook edition

3) the departed (r3) - 2 disc steelbook edtion - my first steelbook and i went through a lot just to be able to acquire a copy.

4) the fast and the furious franchise collection (r1) - one of my all time favorites.

5) fantastic 4 (r1) - ultimate collector's limited ed. gift set - my first dvd in this packaging

6) pathfinder (r3) - i enjoyed this movie despite all the critics. bumped off! replaced by HP (r3) 1-5 box set 

7) the 13th warrior (r1) - finally was able to get a copy

die hard 4.0 (r3) - 2 disc

9) fantastic 4 (r3) - rise of the silver surfer - 2 disc cosmic ed.

10) bourne ultimatum (r3) 2 disc ed. to end the year! 

[chuck427]

for me,

1-10 ) TRANSFORMERS!!! (2-disc steel case)

[activeweekender]

1. 300 - with helmet
2.  transformers 2 - Region 1
3.  lord of the rings trilogy extended
4.  munich limited edition
5.  pan's labyrinth - 2disc edition
6.  tales from the crypt - seasons 1 to 7
7.  band of brothers - tin edition
8.  robocop - 20th anniversary edition
9.  face off - 2 disc
10.  passion of the christ - definitive edition

[chuck427]

6.  tales from the crypt - seasons 1 to 7

Sir, did u get this here or order from abroad? ganda!!! one of my all time favorites!!

[riverfan]

I'll limit my list to titles that are RELEASED during 2007.

in no particular order:

1. Lino Brocka's Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang (Unico)

2. Lino Brocka's Insiang (Unico)

3. Martin Scorsese's The Departed (Warner) (Steelbook)

4. Andrei Tarkovsky's Ivan's Childhood (Criterion Collection) (with companion booklet)

5. Stuart Cooper's Overlord (Criterion Collection) (with companion booklet and free postcard)

6. Gus Van Sant's Mala Noche (Criterion Collection)

7. Jean-Pierre Melville's Army of Shadows (Criterion Collection) ( 2 Disc set with companion booklet)

8. Supernatural Season 2 (Warner) (6 Disc Box Set) 

9. Lino Brocka's Ina Kapatid Anak (Unico)

and here is my to-buy list:

10. Ridley Scott's Bladerunner (Warner) (Ultimate Edition)

[techdude]

1. Sansho The Bailiff Criterion
2. Narnia 4 disc bookend giftset
3. Seven Samurai Criterion new release
4. Into Great Silence R2
5. Planet Earth
6. Pan's Labyrinth
7. Amazing Grace R2
8. Rome Season 2
9. Transformers Steelbook
10. Cosmos (Carl Sagan)

[kimosabe]

1.  Spiderman Trilogy
2.  300 2-Disk Steelcase
3.  Band of Brothers - Tin Edition
4.  Transformers with transforming case R1
5.  Rules of Engagement - R1
6.  School of Rock - R1

soon... if budget permits 

7.  Transformers 2-Disk Steelcase (double dip  )
8.  Bourne Ultimatum
9.  Fantastic 4 - Rise of the Silver Surfer
10.  Die Hard

[keilu]

these are my top 10 purchases for 2007 (though i only purchased a few this year):

Region 1:
1. Voltron Green Lion (Collection 3 Tin Case)
2. Inuyasha Season 1, Season 3, Complete Movie Boxset
3. Magic Knight Rayearth Season 1 and 2
4. Final Fantasy VII Advent Children Limited Edition Collector's Set
5. Troy Director's Cut Ultimate Collector's Edition

Region 3:
6. Superman Ultimate Collector's Edition Steelcase
7. Departed Steelbook
8. 300 Steelbook with artbook
9. Transformers Steelbook and Transforming case
10.currently pre ordered: HP and Order of the Phoenix with faux leather journal (hmmmm...dapat steelbook na rin - para pare-pareho sila  )

[ev]

1. FILM NOIR CLASSIC COLLECTION, VOL. 2
2. FILM NOIR CLASSIC COLLECTION, VOL. 3
3. THE MARIO BAVA COLLECTION, VOL. 1
4. THE SONG OF BERNADETTE
5. KINGDOM OF HEAVEN (4-Disc Director's Cut)
6. THE DEPARTED (2-Disc Steelbook)
7. CASINO ROYALE (2-Disc Widescreen Ed.)
8. STANDING IN THE SHADOWS OF MOTOWN (2-Disc Set)
9. THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS (2-Disc Collector's edition)
10. PIRATES OF THE CARRIBEAN 2: DEAD MAN'S CHEST (2-Disc Set)

Honorable Mention:

THE BOOK OF THE DEAD
RE-ANIMATOR
GHOSTBUSTERS 1 & 2 (Double Feature Gift Set)
SEVEN SWORDS (Dragon Dynasty 2-Disc Ultimate Ed.)

[pepsimaxnosugar]

My family just started collecting DVDs this July.

In no particular order:

1. Transformers R3 2-disc Steelbook

2. The Lion King - R1 Platinum Edition

3. Band of Brothers - R3 Tin Can Packaging

4. Jurassic Park - R3 4-Disc Boxset

5. The Godfather - R3 4-Disc Boxset

6. The Departed Steelbook

7. The Lion King 1 1/2 - R1

8. Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix with Leather Journal

9. Gladiator Extended Edition

10. Star Wars Trilogy - 30th Anniversary Tin Case

[Mr. Hankey]

I think I can now add my picks, since I don't have any upcoming December purchases that I think will make the top 10 cut:

1. Ratatouille (R3)

2. Transformers (with transforming case) (R3)

3. Hairspray: 2 Disc Shake & Shimmy Edition (R1)

4. Silip: Daughters of Eve (R1)

5. 300 (steelbook) (R3)

6. James Bond Ultimate Edition: Sean Connery (R2)

7. Wait Till Your Father Gets Home: The Complete First Season (R1)

8. Porky's: The Ultimate Collection (R1) 

9. Heroes: Season 1 (R1)

10. Sullivan's Travels (R2)

11. Insiang (R3)

12. Hamlet: 2 Disc Special Edition (R1)

I went over by two... so sue me. 

[boredfilmmaker]

here's mine..

for packaging reasons:

1. Troy Director's Cut The Big Blue Box Edition (R1) 



2. Pan's Labyrinth Korean Limited Edition (R3)



3. Hot Fuzz 3-disc Collector's Edition (R1)



4. The Bourne Files Collection/The Jason Bourne Collection/The Bourne Ultimatum Steelbook(R1)



5. Oldboy 3-Disc Collector's Edition Tin (R1)



for the movie itself:

6. Pan's Labyrinth (R1 and R2)



7. The Lives of Others (R1)



8. Ratatouille (R1)



9. Volver 2-Disc (R2)



10. The Departed/The Departed Steelbook (R1/R3)

[RNIverson]

Cinema Paradiso (Limited Collector's Edition)
January 20

The Devil Wears Prada [Gift Set Limited Edition]
January 29

Death Note Complete Set Limited Edition DTS (Korean Version)
April 6

Be With You (Limited Special Edition) (Hong Kong Version)
April 10

Six Feet Under - The Complete Series Gift Set
June 13

Oldboy (Three-Disc Ultimate Collector's Edition)
August 11

Spider-Man 3 (Limited Edition Sleeve Design and Slipcase - Amazon.co.uk Exclusive)
October 12

Ong Bak (Steelbook)
October 14

Pride & Prejudice (Deluxe Two-Disc DVD Gift Set)
November 26

Band of Brothers (Embossed Metal Tin)
December 6


I'm pretty sure my next orders will be on 2008 already 

[ev]

TIME MAGAZINE'S 2007 TOP 10 DVD

1. FORD AT FOX (Fox)
2. PAUL ROBESON: PORTRAITS OF THE ARTIST (Criterion)
3. STANLEY KUBRICK: WARNER HOME VIDEO DIRECTORS SERIES (WB)
4. LOONEY TUNES, VOL. 5 (WB)
5. BATTLESHIP POTEMKIN (Kino)
6. TREASURES III: SOCIAL ISSUES IN AMERICAN FILM, 1900-1934 (Image)
7. INGMAR BERGMAN: FOUR MASTERWORKS (Criterion)
8. HAIRSPRAY (New Line)
9. BERLIN ALEXANDERPLATZ (Criterion)
10. LIVE FREE OR DIE HARD (Fox)

[fredrk]

In no particular order... 
Spider-man Trilogy r3
Casino Royale FS r1
Black Hawk Down DE r1
Ghost Rider r3
Stephen King Presents Kingdom Hospital - The Entire Series r1
War of the Worlds r3
Peter Pan PE r3
Jungle Book 40th Anniv r3
Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within r1
Superman Returns r3

[kraut]

300 Collector's Gift Set R3
Transformers 2007 The Movie(Target Exclusive) R1
Transformers 20th Anniversary Edition R1
Da Vinci's Code Gift Set R3
Spiderman Giftset R3
Spiderman 2 Superbit R3
Beatles Anthology R1
Band of Brothers tin can R3
Letters from Iwo Jima/Flags of our Fathers R3
Windtalkers R1

and many more....

[juanch]

Hmmm.... hard to say my top 10
I'll just write titles in random

Transformers The Movie 20th Anniversary SE
Transformers Season 1-4 Tin case China exclusive
Transformers (2007) 2-disc steelbook
Flash Gordon Saviour of the Universe Edition
Batman Begins Deluxe Edition
Spider-Man 2.1
Star Wars Episode 3 Revenge of the Sith
Who Framed Roger Rabbit? Vista Series
Monster Squad 20th Anniversary SE
Tarzan SE

[mattia]

My Top 10 purchases in terms of Technical (PQ & SQ) and Entertainment Value
not in order

1.  BLADE TRINITY 2 disc R3 pal ( from dorian gray )
2.  DOGMA SE 2 disc R1 ( from blackhawk )
3.  SPIDERMAN 3 2 disc R3 ( from ebay )
4.  ALIAS SEASONS 1 to 4 R1 ( from ebay )
5.  SPEED 5 Star Collection 2 disc R1( from fooguy42 )
6.  TRANSPORTER SDE R1 ( from fooguy42 )
7.  Live 8 Boxset 4 disc ( from CD Warehouse Sale )
8.  ULTRAVIOLET 2 disc ( from Astro Podium )
9.  LOST Season 1 R1 7 disc( from the marketplace )
10. SIN CITY r3 Pal ( from dorian gray )

[r_Y_@_n]

not in proper prder...


1. Transformers - Two-Disc Special Edition (Exclusive Optimus Prime Transforming Packaging) (Target Exclusive) R1
2. Transformers: The Movie - 20th Anniversary Special Edition R1
3. 300 - Limited Edition (Steelbook)
4. Domino - New Line Platinum Series - DTS
5. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 2 disc
6. Josh Groban in Concert (with Bonus CD)
7. Live 8 (2005)
8. Se7en - New Line Platinum Series - DTS
9. Spider-Man 3 - 2-Disc Special Edition
10. Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The - New Line Platinum Series (Metal Faceplate) - DTS

actually, there's a lot more to mention... 

[CARLITOCOOL]

Hi guys! Newbie here..

My top 10 purchases are the ff:

1. Lord of the Rings Trilogy Extended Edition
2. Transformers (Transforming DVD Case)
3. Transformers the Movie 20th Anniversary SE R1
4. Harry Potter (1-5) DVD Set
5. Spider-Man Trilogy
6. Revenge of the Nerds 1 and 2 DVD set R1
7. Porky's 1 and 2 DVD Set R1
8. Breakin' (The Breakdance Movie) R1
9. Star Wars Original Trilogy Boxed Set R1
10. The Running Man SE R1

 

[Jef Costello]

 My 2007 purchases
1 Die Hard 2 Disc Unrated R1
2  Heroes Season 1 R1
3 Taxi Driver 2 Disc Collector's Ed R1
4  La Haine Criterion Collection
5  300 2 disc Steelbook r3
6  The Departed 2 Disc Steelbook R1
7  Superbad 2 Disc Unrated
8  Knocked Up 2 Disc Unrated
9 Transformers 2 Disc R1
10 Troy Director's Cut 2 Disc R1

Worth mentioning: Hot Fuzz 2 Disc R2, Pixar Shorts Collection R1, Full Metal Jacket Deluxe Ed. R3,Apocalypse Now Dossier R1 and Jason Bourne Collection R1

[allanmandy]

Mine are (not in particular order):


Troy (R1 2-Disc Ultimate Edition)
Why I love this release: Diane Kruger, extended cut, restored video, gorgeous packaging

Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (Korean 3-Disc Premium Edition)
Why I love this release: Soundtrack CD, gorgeous packaging, DTS audio

Pan's Labyrinth (Korean 2-Disc Limited Edition)
Why I love this release: Guillermo del Torro, cool packaging, DTS audio

Curse of the Golden Flower (HK Collector's DVD Box Set)
Why I love this release: Gong Li, chess set packaging, DTS audio, stunning imagery

300 (R3 2-Disc Steelcase Edition)
Why I love this release: 'Coz Frank Miller ain't such a diva unlike Alan Moore, steelcase packaging, cool artwork, stunning imagery

Ratatouille (R3)
Why I love this release: Brad Bird & Pixar, French cuisine, stunning animation, DTS-like Dolby sound, nice story, cheap price

Planet Earth: The Complete Series (R1)
Why I love this release: Planet Earth, unique bird mating rituals, more Arctic penguins, Sir David Attenborough, amazing camera work

Blade Runner (R1 5-Disc Ultimate Collector's Edition)
Why I love this release: Ridley Scott, extended cut, cool packaging, uber loaded special features
* Amazon dispatched my copy on the last week of December 2007, so it still qualifies under my 2007 purchases

Madonna: The Confessions Tour - Live From London (DVD/CD Album Bundle)
Why I love this release: Madonna, DTS sound, top-notch production, very reasonable price

The Rodgers and Hammerstein Collection (R1 12-Disc Box Set)
Why I love this release: The Sound of Music, great collection, new special features, restored video and audio, got it cheap for only US $39


Other 2007 purchases that almost made it to my list:

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (R3 2-Disc Special Edition)
Why I love this release: Harry Potter, loaded special features
Why it failed to make my Top 10: Warner's stupid marketing changes, slipcase could have been better

The Departed (R3 2-Disc Steelcase Edition)
Why I love this release: Oscar Best Picture, cool artwork, steelcase packaging, cheap price for a 2-disc steelcase release
Why it failed to make my Top 10: Missing special feature

Mariah Carey - The Adventures of Mimi (R3 2-Discs)
Why I love this release: Mariah Carey, red Amaray casing, DTS sound, cheap price
Why it failed to make my Top 10: Some sound cracking (must be from the concert itself), Mariah doesn't dance too much

An Inconvenient Truth (R1)
Why I love this release: Environmentally-friendly packaging, well-researched & documented arguments
Why it failed to make my Top 10: Al Gore's self glorification snippets

Transformers (R3 2-Disc Steelcase Edition)
Why I love this release: Great action & FX, Shia & Megan
Why it failed to make my Top 10: Fingerprints on steelcase, very expensive, no DTS sound

Dreamgirls (R1 2-Disc Showstopper Edition)
Why I love this release: Beyonce, great soundtrack, loaded special features
Why it failed to make my Top 10: No DTS track, too much texts on cover art

[xage]

A Bit Late...

But here are my Top 10 for 2007 With Reasons why...


10. Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (And its Store Exclusives)

*during its release date.. it held the record for most store exclusive offers...

Im just happy for these:

9. SpiderMan 3

Actually I was just MINDBLOWN with the size of the T.W.E.C. Exclusives (each limited to 5000).. the biggest boxset for an R1 Single Movie Release

8. Ghostrider

For such a mediocre comicbook movie, most stores pour in its superb exclusive offers! and it didnt end there, the last quarter of 2007, Sony even rerelease a big boxset for it!

7. Blade Runner Ultimate Collection (Briefcase)

I may not have the DVD set (and resulted in obtaining the Blu Ray Edition).. nevertheless, the craze for its #d piece became a major buzz to DVD collectors in closing the 2007 Year!

6. SAW Series

Finally a Boxset to complement the most widely re-released DVD version (given that its on it 4th installment in home release for year 2008)

5. Evil Dead -

Being a Veteran for a decade now in DVD format.. Anchorbay and the Deadites still have the "IN" thing with their variants! Ultimate Evil Dead Rocks!

4. Transformers

The heck with the Oscars.. the DVD release sure packed a bunch of awesome exclusive sets! Especially the amazing jampacked BESTBUY CANADA BOXSET! and the 1st ever Transforming DVD package (Thanks Target! & HMV Canada)

3. Scanovo's Golden Touch to Steelbook Exclusives in North America! 

Need I say more? Almost every Steelbook out there in R1 format (especially the exclusives) turned into a precious goldmine! Futureshop of Canada became an instant cult due to it! hehehe

2. Halloween Unrated

Rob Zombie's remake.. Yeah Yeah its a remake and Rob Zombie directed it... We have the Lenticular Bestbuy Exclusive and the 3disc Circuit City Exclusive and thats it...

Oh WAIT!... What the??? HotTopic  stores snucked in a few "AUTHENTIC AUTOGRAPHED by Rob Zombie" releases which reportedly "limited to" or "less than" 2,000. And the demand in the market soared as high as $400 to get one?

And my #1


1. 300

It started with a ROAR back in Feb. 2007 with its Bestbuy Preview & Movie Ticket

And on July 13.. it was the major Fenzy in the Philippines Market.. there was even an issue on a suspended worker/Warner/Astro

And wage into major WAR back in July 31st (Where almost ALL Bestbuy stores went into a SOLD OUT Frenzy before noontime with its Spartan Helmet Giftset)

And it did not end there.. Probably one of the RAREST Giftset (#d out of 4,000) was unveiled at a $50 tagprice at Last Year's Comic Con (The very first Exclusive Set in an EVENT and not instore) * to this date.. auction bidders reach as high as $100+ to get one!

[John E.]

wow! i loved them all! ang gaganda ng top purchases and collection nyo sir xage!

but my favorite among your collections are #3 and #1! asteeeeG talaga yung 300 movie dvd collection nyo sir!

[xage]

Thanks Juric!  Sorry if Transformers is at #3 .. The reason  why Halloween is at #2 is due to the Autographed Exclusive which uberly rare to find and obtain.