Visually Stunning Movies That Haven't Received Blu-Ray Treatment

jeffbase34 · 10-12-09, 11:29 AM

Last month, we were treated to the double dose of Gladiator and Braveheart on blu-ray, both looking outstanding in high definition glory. While the story and acting are excellent in these film, a huge part of the enjoyment comes from the cinematography. These are the films that deserve the blu-ray treatment

While the medium is still fairly young, it is almost criminal that some visually stunning films are still only in SD such as:

Dances with Wolves

I would think this film would have been one of the first blu-rays releases. This movie is perhaps the most visually poetic film about the old west. Open plains, Native Americans, and a buffalo hunt would be a visual feast in blu-ray.
Unfortunately, no release date or news. Instead, we get the stinkfest, The Postman.

Saving Private Ryan

This movie blew me away with its realistic visuals and sound. The best part for me was when they are waiting for the attack in the town, and you can hear the beast tanks grinding away and coming close. Such realism.

Star Wars

Yea, we know it is coming, and Lucas will milk us for more money.

That's all that comes to mind at the moment. Can anyone give more examples?

riotinmyskull · 10-12-09, 11:32 AM

david lynch

gglass4269 · 10-12-09, 11:46 AM

I can't be the only one that's surprised that more Spielberg films havn't been released. 3 years into the format and CEO's are wondering why Blu-rays don't have more market penetration? It's simply because there are not enough catalog titles yet.

HE Pennypacker · 10-12-09, 12:01 PM

M. Night Shyamalan's THE VILLAGE. I still think it's his best film. Of course, it'd look beautiful given the BD treatment.

BASISON · 10-12-09, 12:02 PM

Legends of the Fall would be a nice one to see in HD.

Drexl · 10-12-09, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gglass4269

I can't be the only one that's surprised that more Spielberg films havn't been released. 3 years into the format and CEO's are wondering why Blu-rays don't have more market penetration? It's simply because there are not enough catalog titles yet.

He allowed a fairly big catalog title (Close Encounters) to be released back in 2007, and then nothing except the day and date Indiana Jones 4. I think that tells us something. Yes, I know sales are gradually increasing, but he still may not be happy with the level they're at yet.

I'd really like to see Sam Mendes' collaborations with Conrad Hall: American Beauty and Road to Perdition.

BTW, Dances with Wolves has been available to download in magnificent 720p on PSN for some time. What a tease!

Coral · 10-12-09, 12:13 PM

The Thin Red Line
Days of Heaven
Il Conformista
The Last Picture Show
The Mirror
City of God
8 1/2

gryffinmaster · 10-12-09, 12:36 PM

____________ by Hayao Miyazaki (preferably Spirited Away or Princess Mononoke).

Juicy.Fruit84 · 10-12-09, 12:39 PM

Naked lunch, a disturbing yet very intriguing movie. This id pick up day 1

biglou114 · 10-12-09, 01:00 PM

Lawrence of Arabia.

Should've been the first blu.

doctorthodt · 10-12-09, 01:21 PM

Barry Lyndon

mike45 · 10-12-09, 01:34 PM

Cleopatra 1963.

WMAangel · 10-12-09, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffbase34

Last month, we were treated to the double dose of Gladiator and Braveheart on blu-ray, ONE looking outstanding in high definition glory.

Fixed...

bearkiss · 10-12-09, 04:27 PM

HEAVY METAL (animated) and TOMMY

both were available on sony/columbia "superbit" dvds and looked & sounded wonderful...

still hoping for the day of them in 1080P

KillerCannibal · 10-13-09, 11:39 AM

Boogie Nights (but it's finally coming...)
Street Trash
Altered States

rexinnih · 10-13-09, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by biglou114

Lawrence of Arabia.

Should've been the first blu.

First one that came to mind for me also. But plenty of other great suggestions so far.

Giles · 10-13-09, 12:17 PM

visually stunning? oh... I'd say 'Prospero's Books' which was shot in very early prototype HiDef cameras.

Josh Z · 10-13-09, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Giles

visually stunning? oh... I'd say 'Prospero's Books' which was shot in very early prototype HiDef cameras.

The majority of Prospero's Books was shot on 35mm film. It was only the P-i-P style insert images that were shot on video.

Regardless, it's a very visually arresting movie. I can't believe there isn't even a decent DVD edition of it available anywhere.

PerryD · 10-13-09, 01:44 PM

For some reason, a few musicals popped into my head...
Sound of Music
West Side Story
Mary Poppins

mrhan · 10-13-09, 01:53 PM

Last of the Mohicans with both cuts.

bub · 10-13-09, 04:26 PM

How about Empire of the Sun?

Daytripper · 10-13-09, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrhan

Last of the Mohicans with both cuts.

Amen! This and "Days of Heaven" were the first two movies that immediately came to mind. I'd like to also nominate the two "Elizabeth" films.

TheDuke · 10-13-09, 04:40 PM

Heima and Picnic at Hanging Rock

Giles · 10-13-09, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh Z

The majority of Prospero's Books was shot on 35mm film. It was only the P-i-P style insert images that were shot on video.

Regardless, it's a very visually arresting movie. I can't believe there isn't even a decent DVD edition of it available anywhere.

the only DVD I know about where this has been released is Spain

onebyone · 10-13-09, 09:05 PM

I sure would love Sofia Coppola's movies on blu. Marie Antoinette would look fantastic.

10-12-09, 11:29 AM	#1
jeffbase34 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 980	Visually Stunning Movies That Haven't Received Blu-Ray Treatment Last month, we were treated to the double dose of Gladiator and Braveheart on blu-ray, both looking outstanding in high definition glory. While the story and acting are excellent in these film, a huge part of the enjoyment comes from the cinematography. These are the films that deserve the blu-ray treatment While the medium is still fairly young, it is almost criminal that some visually stunning films are still only in SD such as: Dances with Wolves I would think this film would have been one of the first blu-rays releases. This movie is perhaps the most visually poetic film about the old west. Open plains, Native Americans, and a buffalo hunt would be a visual feast in blu-ray. Unfortunately, no release date or news. Instead, we get the stinkfest, The Postman. Saving Private Ryan This movie blew me away with its realistic visuals and sound. The best part for me was when they are waiting for the attack in the town, and you can hear the beast tanks grinding away and coming close. Such realism. Star Wars Yea, we know it is coming, and Lucas will milk us for more money. That's all that comes to mind at the moment. Can anyone give more examples?

10-12-09, 11:32 AM	#2
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10-12-09, 11:46 AM	#3
gglass4269 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pekin, IL Posts: 472	Re: Visually Stunning Movies That Haven't Received Blu-Ray Treatment I can't be the only one that's surprised that more Spielberg films havn't been released. 3 years into the format and CEO's are wondering why Blu-rays don't have more market penetration? It's simply because there are not enough catalog titles yet. __________________ "A movie isn't good or bad because of what it is about, but how it is about." - Roger Ebert MY COLLECTION http://gglass4269.dvdaf.com/

10-12-09, 12:01 PM	#4
HE Pennypacker DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mexico City, Mexico Posts: 1,783	Re: Visually Stunning Movies That Haven't Received Blu-Ray Treatment M. Night Shyamalan's THE VILLAGE. I still think it's his best film. Of course, it'd look beautiful given the BD treatment.

10-12-09, 12:02 PM	#5
BASISON Cool New Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bolingbrook, IL Posts: 31	Re: Visually Stunning Movies That Haven't Received Blu-Ray Treatment Legends of the Fall would be a nice one to see in HD.

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Juicy.Fruit84 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 150	Re: Visually Stunning Movies That Haven't Received Blu-Ray Treatment Naked lunch, a disturbing yet very intriguing movie. This id pick up day 1

10-12-09, 01:00 PM	#10
biglou114 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 53	Re: Visually Stunning Movies That Haven't Received Blu-Ray Treatment Lawrence of Arabia. Should've been the first blu.

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mike45 DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Earth Posts: 1,022	Re: Visually Stunning Movies That Haven't Received Blu-Ray Treatment Cleopatra 1963.

10-12-09, 04:27 PM	#14
bearkiss Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 329	Re: Visually Stunning Movies That Haven't Received Blu-Ray Treatment HEAVY METAL (animated) and TOMMY both were available on sony/columbia "superbit" dvds and looked & sounded wonderful... still hoping for the day of them in 1080P

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Giles DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Washington DC Posts: 24,643	Re: Visually Stunning Movies That Haven't Received Blu-Ray Treatment visually stunning? oh... I'd say 'Prospero's Books' which was shot in very early prototype HiDef cameras. __________________ 2009 Film List / Unrated-Alternate-Director's Cuts: DVD (updates) / Concert Diary / My DVD collection / 3rd Annual Academy Award Movie Challenge '09 / Summer Sci-Fi Challenge '09 / Criterion Challenge 2009 Horror Film Challenge

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PerryD DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 1,292	Re: Visually Stunning Movies That Haven't Received Blu-Ray Treatment For some reason, a few musicals popped into my head... Sound of Music West Side Story Mary Poppins

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mrhan DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,994	Re: Visually Stunning Movies That Haven't Received Blu-Ray Treatment Last of the Mohicans with both cuts.

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onebyone DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,976	Re: Visually Stunning Movies That Haven't Received Blu-Ray Treatment I sure would love Sofia Coppola's movies on blu. Marie Antoinette would look fantastic. __________________ 2008 October Horror Challenge 2009 October Horror Challenge