Name me a Blu-ray movie that shows off special effects

[neoglow]

I have a huge DVD collection and still buy most movies on DVD as they are cheaper and IMO many of them dont 'need' to be high definition.

The exceptions I think are movies that really show off high definition blu-ray - the most obvious is Avatar - and movies with epic scenes and amazing special effects.

Im looking to buy some new Blu-rays and open to suggestions, so name me a movie that really benefits from high definition.

 

[WKN]

Transformers Dark Of The Moon was pretty good.

 

[JediFragger]

Transformers Dark Of The Moon was pretty good for special effects.

Fixed

Avatar?

 

[Raymond Lin]

Pixar films.

 

[mithrandir]

Pixar films.

^^ & also Dreamworks films such as Kung Fu Panda
Tron Legacy
Any of the Transformers films
Red Cliff
Baraka
Dark Knight
Lost TV series
Supernatural TV series


Edit: Just the top 4 for special effects, the others are for high def pic quality

 

[WatchTower]

I know many will lol but I find Disney make the biggest difference with Bluray. Newer Disney movies anyway.

 

[Ephemera]

Echo the Pixar recommendations. Also ...
Inception
Dark Knight
The Shining - haven't seen this on Blu Ray but it's my next buy
Sunshine
Alien Blu Ray collection
Casino Royale - Not a fan of the film but the picture quality is right up there with the best
Red Cliff and Tropic Thunder both get good reviews for picture quality aswell.

 

[opstrat]

the last tar trek

 

[Woden]

Avatar, Tron Legacy.

 

[seabiscuit]

Pirates of the Caribbean
Appocalypse Now

 

[JonnyGeee]

District 9 for pic quality. I swear those prawns are real lol.

 

[Grimley]

When someone starts a thread about blu-ray quality eventually this link pops up & its my turn to post it methinks.

http://www.avsforum.com/t/1168342/the-new-pq-tier-thread-for-blu-ray-rankings

 

[HazardO]

When someone starts a thread about blu-ray quality eventually this link pops up & its my turn to post it methinks.

http://www.avsforum.com/t/1168342/the-new-pq-tier-thread-for-blu-ray-rankings

Hugo looked incredible to me, even in 2D it almost looks 3D. And it's listed as Tier 0 on that site.

 

[Marsman]

District 9 for pic quality. I swear those prawns are real lol.

Indeed. Fantastic looking film.


John Carter, when it's out tomorrow. The film itself may be questionable, but there is no doubt it looks stunning.

 

[mame]

I have a huge DVD collection and still buy most movies on DVD as they are cheaper and IMO many of them dont 'need' to be high definition.

When most music first started to be released on CD as well as tape and vinyl, I used to buy most things on tape because they were cheaper

 

[EllisDJ]

Hugo 2D for pic quality

Dark side the moon - pic and sound - one best blu ray sound mixes so far

Tron 2D is a special, Blu Ray

Real Steel

Avatar - special collectors extended edition

Lord Rings - Return King

Ratatouille

UP

 

[kingy666]

Apocalypto, i thought, was visually stunning. This is a quote from blu-ray.com when they reviewed it.

"Detail is breathtaking, contrast absolutely astounding and clarity amongst the best I have seen on Blu-ray. The color-scheme is equally strong: the lush colors seen throughout the film are so impressive that at times it is nearly impossible to focus on the story (or reading the subtitles). The rich greens of the jungle, the blues, browns and yellows prevalent at the Mayan city as well as the deep blacks (the well fragments) are all simply perfect. Grain on the other hand is practically unnoticeable. Given the manner in which Apocalypto was shot, the sharp, at times piercing, visuals are indeed a byproduct of Mel Gibson's stylistic and technical preferences."

This blu-ray can usually be bought for around 6 quid so it is well worth it.

 

[Mrs Seabiscuit]

AVATAR yes i was shouting.

 

[oldbag]

Drive looked awesome IMO.

 

[londonbairn]

For me the best thing is sound, BluRay high bitrate sound is just immense.