Author Topic: Most Recently Viewed Blu-Ray/HD DVD (Read 432190 times)

james16 · « **Reply #2970 on:** Nov 20, 2011 at 07:41 AM »

The Incredible Hulk

jas · « **Reply #2971 on:** Nov 20, 2011 at 02:41 PM »

Fantastic Mr. Fox

nerveblocker · « **Reply #2972 on:** Nov 20, 2011 at 03:00 PM »

The Dark Knight

-I have already watched this in DVD twice and after seeing a lot of this movie as material for flatscreen demo purposes, I decided to open my BD. i tried playing it in my fat PS3 and the disc can't be read. BTW, this is a Region A (US) version. Tried ejecting and inserting it to no avail. My back up was my HTPC and I was able to watch this through. I just noticed the changing aspect ratios throughout the movie. Is this normal for this BD? Sometimes it is widescreen with black bars then becomes fullscreen.

After all the negative experiences with this BD, on the brighter side, it is really worth having this for reference quality both for audio and video. The dark scenes still retain its detail. The LFEs and surround sound is simply amazing. It outputs even those frequencies which would just rock your seats without any audible sound. Galing! Definitely a priced gem in my measly BD collection.

Slaveknight · « **Reply #2973 on:** Nov 20, 2011 at 04:58 PM »

Quote from: nerveblocker on Nov 20, 2011 at 03:00 PM

The Dark Knight

-I have already watched this in DVD twice and after seeing a lot of this movie as material for flatscreen demo purposes, I decided to open my BD. i tried playing it in my fat PS3 and the disc can't be read. BTW, this is a Region A (US) version. Tried ejecting and inserting it to no avail. My back up was my HTPC and I was able to watch this through. I just noticed the changing aspect ratios throughout the movie. Is this normal for this BD? Sometimes it is widescreen with black bars then becomes fullscreen. After all the negative experiences with this BD, on the brighter side, it is really worth having this for reference qualIty both for audio and video. The dark scenes still retain its detail. The LFEs and surround sound is simply amazing. It outputs even those frequencies which would just rock your seats without any audible sound. Galing! Definitely a priced gem in my measly BD collection.

as per your question about the aspect ratio of the film. Dont worry coz those are the proper aspect ratios of the film from the transfer. It switches from Aspect ratios: 2.40:1 to 1.78:1. It is how the IMAX version of the film was to be intended and it is normal. Those fullscreen scenes are the IMAX version and the normal aspect ratio goes back to 2.40:1. Noticed when those action pack scenes switches to the IMAX aspect ratio. Example of that is when Batman intrude Mr. Lao from the top of the building. I love that scene btw.

vtec3 · « **Reply #2974 on:** Nov 20, 2011 at 05:27 PM »

Rambo

james16 · « **Reply #2975 on:** Nov 20, 2011 at 05:56 PM »

The Mummy

hls · « **Reply #2976 on:** Nov 20, 2011 at 06:01 PM »

The Shawshank Redemption.

edwn1220 · « **Reply #2977 on:** Nov 20, 2011 at 07:03 PM »

From Paris with Love

nerveblocker · « **Reply #2978 on:** Nov 20, 2011 at 10:01 PM »

Quote from: Slaveknight on Nov 20, 2011 at 04:58 PM

as per your question about the aspect ratio of the film. Dont worry coz those are the proper aspect ratios of the film from the transfer. It switches from Aspect ratios: 2.40:1 to 1.78:1. It is how the IMAX version of the film was to be intended and it is normal. Those fullscreen scenes are the IMAX version and the normal aspect ratio goes back to 2.40:1. Noticed when those action pack scenes switches to the IMAX aspect ratio. Example of that is when Batman intrude Mr. Lao from the top of the building. I love that scene btw.

Thanks for the clarification.

Tyrannosaurus · « **Reply #2979 on:** Nov 20, 2011 at 10:26 PM »

Independence Day (1996)

ricky · « **Reply #2980 on:** Nov 20, 2011 at 10:29 PM »

Green lantern

edwn1220 · « **Reply #2981 on:** Nov 20, 2011 at 11:43 PM »

Thor- the action scenes were good in the first 30 minutes or so, but the story got boring after Thor was banished from Asgard. Ho-huum...

joko11 · « **Reply #2982 on:** Nov 21, 2011 at 12:51 AM »

just finish watching THOR for the second time around.this time with wifey.
ssshhh.tinulugan ko wag kayo maingay.sakto with end credit nagising ako

Slaveknight · « **Reply #2983 on:** Nov 21, 2011 at 05:50 AM »

watched apocalypse now. one of my fave movies of all time

Marlon Brando all the way

james16 · « **Reply #2984 on:** Nov 21, 2011 at 07:59 AM »

The Mummy Returns

titoteko · « **Reply #2985 on:** Nov 21, 2011 at 09:21 AM »

transformers 3:dark of the moon,cars 2, alice in wonderland,avatar,toystory 3.

vtec3 · « **Reply #2986 on:** Nov 21, 2011 at 09:46 AM »

War

Clondalkin · « **Reply #2987 on:** Nov 21, 2011 at 10:31 AM »

Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes
So much better movie than what I expected. Special Features showing the gollum guy doing the ape acting (for motion capture) was pretty impressive.

Friends With Benefits
Mila Kunis is the definitely the most beautiful element of this movie but the quality of background musics was very hi-fi sounding. Nice idea but ended rather cliche - oh well.

mattia · « **Reply #2988 on:** Nov 21, 2011 at 11:27 AM »

Tomb Raider 2 (Cradle of Life) I liked this movie but it kinda lost my interest when I watched it on BD

But the PQ and SQ of this UK version is heaven. Much, much better than its predecessor.

Green Lantern Watched the Extended Cut. Can anybody tell me what was the extended part? Call me nuts but I still liked Green Lantern! My kids loved it, especially in High Def. I thought the PQ was excellent with popping 3D effect. Sound was also very good. Overall, a terrific BD. Great to have it in my superhero collection.

nerveblocker · « **Reply #2989 on:** Nov 21, 2011 at 01:01 PM »

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

-another re watch but this time in HD! I appreciated the scenery better with more vibrant colors and even on those dark scenes the details were still evident. The cave troll scene really exemplified the DTSHD-MA soundtrack. Surround sound was fully utilized with the subwoofer pumping those LFEs. Bilbo's attempt to grab the ring again from Frodo at the city of the Elves made me jump! Orlando Bloom became the favorite of my 8y/o daughter. The end was prodding me to go the the 2nd installment...The Two Towers.

Tyrannosaurus · « **Reply #2990 on:** Nov 21, 2011 at 01:30 PM »

The Superman Motion Picture Anthology (just finished watching discs 1 and 2)

james16 · « **Reply #2991 on:** Nov 21, 2011 at 05:41 PM »

The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor

toys4geeks · « **Reply #2992 on:** Nov 21, 2011 at 06:20 PM »

Freaking hilarious, but 1st Hangover is the best still..

joko11 · « **Reply #2993 on:** Nov 22, 2011 at 01:42 AM »

mars need moms
touchy

TOP 20 · « **Reply #2994 on:** Nov 22, 2011 at 05:30 AM »

The Soloist

Once in a while, I have to take a break from watching high def eyecandies, (which incidentally is now slowly piling up) and have a dose or two of engaging & heart wrenching dramas. This true to life Robert Downey Jr. / Jamie Foxx starrer fits the need and it didn't disappoint.

Being a relatively new Dreamworks title, the image is very good. It didn't lack depth or clarity as you could easily see details such as the red spot on Downey's eye. The Dolby True HD track is suited for this mainly dialog driven film with some classical music thrown in the mix.

toys4geeks · « **Reply #2995 on:** Nov 22, 2011 at 06:27 AM »

If you are a parent, I'd recommend this for your tweens and teens, just to make them aware how hard it was just a few decades ago how it was in America.

from imdb.org -- An aspiring author during the civil rights movement of the 1960's decides to write a book detailing the African-American maid's point of view on the white families for which they work, and the hardships they go through on a daily basis.

james16 · « **Reply #2996 on:** Nov 22, 2011 at 03:21 PM »

Bourne Identity

Verbl Kint · « **Reply #2997 on:** Nov 22, 2011 at 05:14 PM »

Rome
The Complete Second Season

Still my favorite TV series of all time.

TOP 20 · « **Reply #2998 on:** Nov 23, 2011 at 01:07 AM »

The Departed

One of my all-time favorites finally upgraded to blu. No need to dwell on the film's merits (or demerits to some critics). The transfer is topnotch. A great looking DVD when it came out, the BD kicked the quality a couple of notches higher. Just watch the Leo & Matts' night time chase scene which was really beautifully captured. The audio? Maybe I'm just a sucker for PCM tracks. Too bad studios have abandoned it perhaps due to space considerations. The Stones' "Gimme Shelter" & Pink Floyd's "Comfortably Numb" never sounded this good!

Slaveknight · « **Reply #2999 on:** Nov 23, 2011 at 05:51 AM »

Hearts Of Darkness. An Apocalypse Now Documentary. A must have for "Apocalypse Now" Fans while the film is on shooting in the Philippines at the time of Marcos. Francis Coppola is one of my favorite director / writer is just as brilliant as ever.