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jbat31 · 11-03-2007, 02:43 PM

Ok today, I will hook up the hd a2. I will have just enough cash to buy two movies to get started. I love superhero movies, so my first though is batman begins and superman returns, but I really want to see what this can do, so if those two are not good, suggest some.

Derb · 11-03-2007, 03:22 PM

Batman Begins has an excellent video transfer & the audio ain't that bad neither. There are a ton of extras including a PIP actor/filmmaker commentary & I believe all the extras from the 2-disc special edition are ported over as well. Great buy.

Superman Returns has a decent video transfer & the TrueHD track is excellent. Lots of extras on this disc as well. (I believe 3+ hours worth) I really enjoyed the classic score in lossless sound & parts which were re-mixed more modern like the scene where Superman returns Lois to the Daily Planet. There are only a few scenes with minor film grain which I think were intentional, overall a solid Warner release & if at all a fan, a must own on HD DVD.

Hope this helps.

Ruined · 11-03-2007, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jbat31

Ok today, I will hook up the hd a2. I will have just enough cash to buy two movies to get started. I love superhero movies, so my first though is batman begins and superman returns, but I really want to see what this can do, so if those two are not good, suggest some.

(edit)

Those two are great. But for the most jaw-dropping HD DVDs, I'd go with:

King Kong + Corpse Bride

And when you get some cash, go for Planet Earth

Hulk got a lot of compliments too, though I don't think its as impressive as the previous ones I've mentioned.

MooglePorn · 11-03-2007, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruined

King Kong + Corpse Bride

No matter how good they look in HD those movies are still crappy.

I think you should follow your BB and SR instincts.

Ruined · 11-03-2007, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by MooglePorn

No matter how good they look in HD those movies are still crappy.

I think you should follow your BB and SR instincts.

Well people have different tastes in film, but he asked for demo material and I provided the two best examples I could think of.

***chlngr1970*** · 11-03-2007, 04:57 PM

I rather enjoyed both Corps Bride and King Kong. I thought they were both exceptional examples of when a production company cares about what they are doing. Not to mention, both discs are reference quality, but to each his own

As for what you should get first, BB and SR are both excelent titles you will not be disapointed with.

j

Sehnzeleid · 11-03-2007, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Derb

Batman Returns has an excellent video transfer & the audio ain't that bad neither. There are a ton of extras including a PIP actor/filmmaker commentary & I believe all the extras from the 2-disc special edition are ported over as well. Great buy.

We can only hope.

Hot Fuzz + Serenity would be my picks.

jbat31 · 11-03-2007, 06:59 PM

how much better will the upscaling be then what my tv does

Ruined · 11-03-2007, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jbat31

how much better will the upscaling be then what my tv does

Upscaling of the HD-A2? It depends how good or bad your TV is at upscaling.

Iguana Man · 11-03-2007, 10:24 PM

Go with Bats!

Then go with KK!

Then be happy!

Monrozombi · 11-03-2007, 10:48 PM

I would say KK or even Transformers, I caught a glimpse of it playing in CC this afternoon and was mesmorized by it in HD so that could go on your list as well

Iguana Man · 11-03-2007, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Monrozombi

I would say KK or even Transformers, I caught a glimpse of it playing in CC this afternoon and was mesmorized by it in HD so that could go on your list as well

Transformers! Yes! Awesome HD goodness!

Monrozombi · 11-03-2007, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Iguana Man

Transformers! Yes! Awesome HD goodness!

I just bought that in HD today and me and Mrs. Monro are gonna pop it in after din-din

Derb · 11-04-2007, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Sehnzeleid

We can only hope.

Hot Fuzz + Serenity would be my picks.

Oops. Fixed

sub780lime · 11-05-2007, 05:03 AM

I would also throw in Chronicles of Riddick. I was thoroughly impressed.

dugpa · 11-05-2007, 07:52 AM

Are you looking for two actual good films worth watching, or just two films that have the wow factor "pop" everyone seems to look for (but will also kill most of your brain cells at the same time)? If it's the former, I suggest 2001 and Good Night and Good Luck. If it's the latter, most of the suggestions given here will do.

ganthc · 11-05-2007, 04:39 PM

You can't lose with Batman Begins. You could also consider TMNT.

plissken99 · 11-05-2007, 04:43 PM

The Matrix trilogy of course. Three movies with reference audio and video!

bembol · 11-05-2007, 05:33 PM

I still think TRAINING DAY is one of the Best out there. Film & HD DVD.

Batman Begins, Transformers

**SilentBob** · 11-05-2007, 06:31 PM

I agree with everyone on Batman Begins. Awesome movie and great PQ. Also i woud like to add:

Hot Fuzz
Corpse Bride (ok not superhero but best PQ disc out there)
Matrix Trilogy
TMNT (is you liked the old original movie you will like this one)
300 (so much better then the dvd and PiP blue screen extra is great)

jbat31 · 11-05-2007, 07:54 PM

well, i got batman begins and superman returns. I have watched Batman begins so far and it does look great. I may get a couple more with birthday cash, but I am really going to limit purchases. I still have not changed my mind yet on the format war. I will mostly rent. It does a great job of upconverting my old dvd's

MooglePorn · 11-06-2007, 12:57 AM

Face/Off looks awesome I now realize.

**SilentBob** · 11-06-2007, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by jbat31

well, i got batman begins and superman returns. I have watched Batman begins so far and it does look great. I may get a couple more with birthday cash, but I am really going to limit purchases. I still have not changed my mind yet on the format war. I will mostly rent. It does a great job of upconverting my old dvd's

I kind of felt the same thing on the Batman Begins disc, and so i tried my dvd copy of the movie. Then the WOW factor can be seen. The Blacks are so much darker on the HD-DVD then the dvd and so is the fine detail too.

jbat31 · 11-06-2007, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by SilentBob

I kind of felt the same thing on the Batman Begins disc, and so i tried my dvd copy of the movie. Then the WOW factor can be seen. The Blacks are so much darker on the HD-DVD then the dvd and so is the fine detail too.

I agree to some extent. One thing i did notice is my contrast brightness settings had to be adjusted big time for HD. My brightness had to be pumped even more to compensate for the Hd signal.

Ruined · 11-06-2007, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jbat31

I agree to some extent. One thing i did notice is my contrast brightness settings had to be adjusted big time for HD. My brightness had to be pumped even more to compensate for the Hd signal.

It believe that is because the NTSC/DVD standard for black levels is 7.5 IRE while the HDTV standard for black levels is 0 IRE.

For optimal black levels on your HD DVD player, make sure Enhanced Black Level is set to "ON", which sets the player to the HDTV standard of 0 IRE.

Also, if using component output, set RGB to "Standard".

tomdkat · 11-06-2007, 04:19 PM

Congrats, jbat31!!! Now, I'm even MORE jealous!

EDIT: Batman Begins has been my ONLY exposure to HD DVD and I was thoroughly impressed.

Peace...

Ruined · 11-06-2007, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by tomdkat

Congrats, jbat31!!! Now, I'm even MORE jealous!

You can't swing $100-$200 Tom?

jbat31 · 11-06-2007, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by tomdkat

Congrats, jbat31!!! Now, I'm even MORE jealous!

EDIT: Batman Begins has been my ONLY exposure to HD DVD and I was thoroughly impressed.

Peace...

ty tom, but in reality, unless it is a bonafide classic, i am still buying sd for the value

Ruined · 11-06-2007, 09:50 PM

jbat, now that this section is up it should give you an idea of which HD DVD's released this year were extra-cool:
http://forums.dvdfile.com/forumdisplay.php?f=62

11-03-2007, 02:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
jbat31 Actor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Trenton, Ohio 45067	where to start Ok today, I will hook up the hd a2. I will have just enough cash to buy two movies to get started. I love superhero movies, so my first though is batman begins and superman returns, but I really want to see what this can do, so if those two are not good, suggest some.

11-03-2007, 03:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
Derb Actor Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Canada	Batman Begins has an excellent video transfer & the audio ain't that bad neither. There are a ton of extras including a PIP actor/filmmaker commentary & I believe all the extras from the 2-disc special edition are ported over as well. Great buy. Superman Returns has a decent video transfer & the TrueHD track is excellent. Lots of extras on this disc as well. (I believe 3+ hours worth) I really enjoyed the classic score in lossless sound & parts which were re-mixed more modern like the scene where Superman returns Lois to the Daily Planet. There are only a few scenes with minor film grain which I think were intentional, overall a solid Warner release & if at all a fan, a must own on HD DVD. Hope this helps. __________________ My Blu-ray Collection Time for Blu to go mainstream. Last edited by Derb : 11-04-2007 at 06:51 AM.

11-03-2007, 04:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
*chlngr1970* Producer/Admin Tenacious "OB" Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Spanaway Washington	I rather enjoyed both Corps Bride and King Kong. I thought they were both exceptional examples of when a production company cares about what they are doing. Not to mention, both discs are reference quality, but to each his own As for what you should get first, BB and SR are both excelent titles you will not be disapointed with. j __________________ "The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love, and be loved in return" Christian, Moulin Rouge Last edited by chlngr1970 : 11-04-2007 at 03:04 PM.

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11-03-2007, 10:48 PM	#11 (permalink)
Monrozombi Only wearing 15 pieces of Flair Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Wishing it was Pittsburgh	I would say KK or even Transformers, I caught a glimpse of it playing in CC this afternoon and was mesmorized by it in HD so that could go on your list as well __________________ Jack Bauer once got Helen Keller to talk, she said "Please stop breaking my fingers, I am deaf." "Zombies man, they creep me out" ~ Dennis Hopper Land of the Dead

11-03-2007, 06:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
jbat31 Actor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Trenton, Ohio 45067	how much better will the upscaling be then what my tv does

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dugpa Nothing But the Best Join Date: Sep 2004	Are you looking for two actual good films worth watching, or just two films that have the wow factor "pop" everyone seems to look for (but will also kill most of your brain cells at the same time)? If it's the former, I suggest 2001 and Good Night and Good Luck. If it's the latter, most of the suggestions given here will do. __________________ DVD collection LD collection Will rent this sig space for blu-ray discs.

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11-05-2007, 04:43 PM	#18 (permalink)
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11-05-2007, 06:31 PM	#20 (permalink)
SilentBob Silent Director/Silent Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Burlington, Ontario	I agree with everyone on Batman Begins. Awesome movie and great PQ. Also i woud like to add: Hot Fuzz Corpse Bride (ok not superhero but best PQ disc out there) Matrix Trilogy TMNT (is you liked the old original movie you will like this one) 300 (so much better then the dvd and PiP blue screen extra is great) __________________ SilentBob's DVD's Supporting both HD-DVD and Blu-ray XBOX LIVE: luvthempocket8s PS3 ONLINE: pokerlover

11-05-2007, 07:54 PM	#21 (permalink)
jbat31 Actor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Trenton, Ohio 45067	well, i got batman begins and superman returns. I have watched Batman begins so far and it does look great. I may get a couple more with birthday cash, but I am really going to limit purchases. I still have not changed my mind yet on the format war. I will mostly rent. It does a great job of upconverting my old dvd's

11-06-2007, 12:57 AM	#22 (permalink)
MooglePorn Actor Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA	Face/Off looks awesome I now realize.

11-06-2007, 04:19 PM	#26 (permalink)
tomdkat Official Forum Warmonger "Dial Tone" Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Hayward, CA, USA	Congrats, jbat31!!! Now, I'm even MORE jealous! EDIT: Batman Begins has been my ONLY exposure to HD DVD and I was thoroughly impressed. Peace... __________________ My DVD Aficionado List "At last we shall reveal ourselves to the Jedi, at last we shall have revenge!"

11-06-2007, 09:50 PM	#29 (permalink)
Ruined It's Good to Play Together Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: NJ, USA	jbat, now that this section is up it should give you an idea of which HD DVD's released this year were extra-cool: http://forums.dvdfile.com/forumdisplay.php?f=62 __________________ For every shadow, no matter how deep, is threatened by morning light.