[weeman1202]

As my hd dvd drive is (finally) being delivered within the next few days, which hd dvds would you recommend me getting?

cheers!

[LOXjet]

Originally Posted by weeman1202

which hd dvds would you recommend me getting?

What sort of films\genres do you enjoy?

[jimmy93211]

Originally Posted by weeman1202

As my hd dvd drive is (finally) being delivered within the next few days, which hd dvds would you recommend me getting?

cheers!

I watche aeon flux and that totally blew me away! It was ACE! I have heard the hulk was one of the best but ordered it and thought it was a bit grainy?
I also watched goblet of fire and thought it was good but now "WOW".
I like this review site myself.
Also I have heard Riddick is supposed to be ACE but I don't like the directors cut and I already have it twice in my DVD collection (DC and normal) So I don't think I will be adding it soon.

[weeman1202]

Anything really, apart from romantic comedy films!

[weeman1202]

Forgot, just ordered superman returns & world trade center from here.

[glorfindel]

well its not visually stunning but i enjoyed kiss kiss bang bang, funny with good extras and it does look good.
Goodfellas looks great, and well worth getting if like me you had one of the old flip disc versions.
Really ive just been buying films i liked or want too see, had a brief look at training day earlier and quality looks ace, is a good film too. Just go to amazon/play or who ever and flick through their selection.
If you want stuff thats not out here yet (ie us stuff) is used movietyme for the first time recently, they say on the site it could take upto 2 weeks but i got my 3 films in 3 days.

[johnboy586]

Serenity is probably the most impressive out of the ones i've got.

Anybody know any good 1:85:1 HD DVD films? all mine so far are 2:35:1 and letterboxed to mantain the aspect ratio.

[spikey1]

Just watched Kiss Kiss Bang Bang and must agree a very good film (you need to concentrate a little though).

I think KK looks almost too good the CGI is really obvious, although it was pretty obvious on the standard DVD also, the TREX fight with Naomi is an example of this.

[jimmy93211]

Originally Posted by johnboy586

Serenity is probably the most impressive out of the ones i've got.

Anybody know any good 1:85:1 HD DVD films? all mine so far are 2:35:1 and letterboxed to mantain the aspect ratio.

Snap.lol

[Duncan Harvey]

Seabiscuit is simply gorgeous on HD-DVD

[Sheks]

Batman Begins is probably my favourite HD-DVD at the mo - looks great.

Sheks

[Tokoloshe]

Originally Posted by johnboy586

Anybody know any good 1:85:1 HD DVD films?

The Fugitive, GoodFellas and World Trade Center are 1:85:1.

GoodFellas is a classic

[dave1de]

Originally Posted by Tokoloshe

The Fugitive, GoodFellas and World Trade Center are 1:85:1.

GoodFellas is a classic

Corpse bride, Charlie and the chocolate factory, the Searchers, Van Helsing are aswell

Totally recommend the searchers, very good pic quality, especially considering its age

[hooray33]

Not always the best movies but certainly agree with the majority on pq. It'll save you from wasting money on the stinkers out there.

The Thing is super dooper!

[sideysid]

Or if you want to try before you buy why not rent tham first?

I used the code: tsww9876 signing up to Tesco DVD (they use Love Film) rental for a free 3 month trial and have currently got about 20 odd HD-DVDs on my rental list. They've even go the PAL DVE caliberation disc too.

Go through Quidco for an extra £4 back too...

[HugoFJH]

I am waiting for The Fugitive & Batman Begins to arrive (7 days and counting so far from Florida) amongst others - refuse to buy KK because I thought it was a truelly boring film (even though the detail on screenshots I have seen look very good) - will buy SeaBiscuit when its available (or once these discs finally arrive) due to highly impressive pq which is evident.

[weeman1202]

Originally Posted by HugoFJH

I am waiting for The Fugitive & Batman Begins to arrive (7 days and counting so far from Florida) amongst others - refuse to buy KK because I thought it was a truelly boring film (even though the detail on screenshots I have seen look very good) - will buy SeaBiscuit when its available (or once these discs finally arrive) due to highly impressive pq which is evident.

Yeah im still waiting for world trade centre & superman returns from the states, ordered last tuesday. Should come via postman shouldnt it?

bought goodfellers and did not think their was much difference hope newer films will be better or gonna be dissapointed

[dazza74]

I imported "Casino" on HD DVD and I thought it was good, not sure it's worth it though if you've already got the DVD.

[Oakleyspatz]

Originally Posted by sideysid

Or if you want to try before you buy why not rent tham first?

I used the code: tsww9876 signing up to Tesco DVD (they use Love Film) rental for a free 3 month trial and have currently got about 20 odd HD-DVDs on my rental list. They've even go the PAL DVE caliberation disc too.

Go through Quidco for an extra £4 back too...

Thanks for the heads-up! Great deal!

[Oakleyspatz]

The movies I've bought have nearly all been imports. This option is now easier than going into town and buying from your local HMV as well as being much cheaper ( how is that?)
So far I have about 20 titles and they can be rated on 2 levels: The quality of the movie and the quality of the image. Only a few have both!!
Those few are:

Fearless
Batman Begins
Swordfish
Apollo 13
Serenity

Then we have those which are reasonable movies but nothing special on the image front:

Mission Impossible 1
Mission Impossible 3
Doom
Harry Potter & The Goblet of Fire
The Grinch
Fast and the Furious


Then there are those which have great images but the movie stinks!!:

Ant Bully ( a bit like A Bug's Life but not as good...The kids may like it though)
King Kong
The Polar Express
Superman Returns

Lastly there are those which just stink full stop!

Mission Impossible 2
Terminator 3

[Broadsword]

So far Ive been impressed with:

Out of Sight
Casino
The Break Up
Mission Impossible 3


and been dissapointed with

Terminator 3
Miami Vice
Superman Returns
Lady in the Water

[flukeskywalker]

The Departed - Great film, great transfer.

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang - Agree with the posters on here, great little film which looks excellent in HD. Quite a few laugh out loud moments

Waiting for Lucky # Slevin to arrive. Anybody got this? Any good?

[Nic Rhodes]

Lucky # Slevin is an excellent disc, great plot.

[amardilo]

Originally Posted by Oakleyspatz

The movies I've bought have nearly all been imports. This option is now easier than going into town and buying from your local HMV as well as being much cheaper ( how is that?)
So far I have about 20 titles and they can be rated on 2 levels: The quality of the movie and the quality of the image. Only a few have both!!
Those few are:

Fearless
Batman Begins
Swordfish
Apollo 13
Serenity

I heard that Apollo 13 had a bad transfer and this was the main reason I haven't bought it. Is the PQ actually really good?

Riddick Riddick Riddick

[The Hotspur]

just got my 360 hd dvd drive from Game but waiting for dvds to arrive from movietyme. i've ordered
The Departed
Casino
V for Vendetta
Deer Hunter
Batman Begins
Mi 3
popped down to hmv to get anything to try out, went for Goodfellas (expensive!). pq is slightly better than dvd but hoping for more impressive results from my hopefully soon to arrive discs.
wrong forum but anyone got views on component vs VGA when it comes to HD DVD for 360?

[Lance2000]

Just got HD Drive for Xbox 360 and playing it through 32” Samsung HDTV.
Thought I would get Apollo 13 to try it out, Not impressed at all think the picture quality poor and wouldn’t have noticed it was HD unless I was told.

[amardilo]

My top HD DVDs are (in no order):

Serenity
Batman Begins
Swordfish
V for Vendetta

I liked the above as the picture, sound and film were all good. If you just want a good picture and are not too fussed about the film/story itself I would also check out King Kong.