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Are you wondering what are the top 10 blu-ray movies and discs? Look no further! This page includes the best blu-ray movies or discs as defined by Sound & Vision magazine in the July/August 2008 edition. Remember this movie list is from a magazine that puts special emphasis on quality of picture, sound and extras. These movies will showcase your home theatre system and this list is not intended to be a list of the best movies ever made.
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Contents at a Glance
- The Top 10 Blu-ray Movies ~~ Number One ~~ Casino Royale
- The Top 10 Blu-ray Movies ~~ Number Two ~~ 2001 A Space Odyssey
- The Top 10 Blu-ray Movies ~~ Number Three ~~ Spider-Man: The High Definition Trilogy
Remember Sound & Vision's Mandate
For This List of Movies ~~
Only top quality movies! That means the films on this list of best Blu-ray discs are going to have top:
Picture Quality,
Sound Quality and
Extras
A great home theatre encounter!
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The Top 10 Blu-ray Movies ~~ Number One ~~ Casino Royale
2-Disc Collector's Edition James Bond Film
We all know this story, based on Ian Fleming's novel that introduced Agent 007 into a Cold War World. Amazon says that it is, "the most brutal and viscerally exciting James Bond film since Sean Connery left Her Majesty's Secret Service."
Sound & Vision says that this film had "stunning sound and picture quality" which made Bond's return even more thrilling and placed it on the top of their list!
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Casino Royale Blu-ray Movie Reviews
- Blu-ray Review: Casino Royale (2006) | High-Def Digest
- High-Def Digest gives Casino Royale a bit of a mixed review. It praises the story saying that this Bond story restored the sense of urgency and consequence to the story. It, however, gives the blu-ray format a bit of a mixed review saying that the soundtrack is excellent and holds up to blu-ray; that they liked the transfer to blu-ray (rather than loving it); and that they enjoyed the extras. They finish by saying that, if you are a fan of James Bond, Casino Royale is a must-watch in high definition.
- Casino Royale Blu-ray Movie Review by DVD Talk Review
- DVD Talk Review says that Casino Royale is a terrific part of the James Bond franchise and that the blu-ray features excellent picture and sound and some interesting supplements. Highly recommended.
- Casino Royale Blu-ray Movie Review By Chris Boylan on Big Picture Big Sound
- Mr. Boylan's final thoughts on Casino Royale include calling it a stunning visual and audio at home. He even goes so far as to say that the experience of this movie may be better than that at your home theatre. I expect that is why this movie made Sound and Vision Magazine's list.
The Top 10 Blu-ray Movies ~~ Number Two ~~ 2001 A Space Odyssey
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Amazon says that this film has spectacular, painstakingly authentic special effects that have stood up with the passage of time and that this film is a cinematic milestone.
Sound & Vision Magazine says that this movie looks better on this Blu-ray disc than it has looked since 1968.
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"Admittedly, '2001: A Space Odyssey' isn't for everyone -- but in my opinion it's the single most important science fiction film in the history of cinema."
~~ High-Def Digest
Follow These Links To Some Great 2001: A Space Odyssey Blu-ray Movie Reviews
- High-Def Digest Blu-ray Review
- High-Def Digest said that this movie influenced films that we see today and that it should be heaped with clout and recognition. The blu-ray edition features amazingly gorgeous transfer, elaborate audio track and a great variety of supplemental features.
- DVDTown.com
- DVDTown said that this movie benefits from high-definition processing than. It is beautiful and visionary.
- Home Theater Forum 2001: A Space Odyssey Blu-ray Review
- Home Theatre Forum called 2001 the granddaddy of science fiction films and they said that it is easy to see why when you watch this blu-ray release and rates it HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
The Top 10 Blu-ray Movies ~~ Number Three ~~ Spider-Man: The High Definition Trilogy
Includes Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2 and Spider-Man 3
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Sound & Vision says that this trilogy made of three movies which received mixed reviews (one good, one great and one odd) but that the images and sound are, like Spider-man himself, very hard to beat.
- Spider-Man 3
Amazon says there was a lot packed into this movie that the cast is great, the effects are wonderful and the action is phenomenal. - Spider-Man 2
This movie has been called the best superhero movie ever because it had a big budget, big special effects and a great character-driven plot. There are two-hours of features on this film. - Spider-Man
Amazon says Spider-Man is exactly what you're looking for in a Super-hero block buster movie.
The Top 10 Blu-ray Movies ~~ Number Four ~~ Planet Earth: The Complete Series
According to Amazon, Planet Earth is one of the greatest nature and wildlife series ever made. An eleven-part series from the BBC, it contains 50-minute segments covering geographic regions or wildlife habitats. The final disc in this five-disc set is called Planet Earth: The Future. Sir David says we can destroy or cherish Planet Earth.
Sound & Vision Magazine called this series a 'stunner' which includes riveting, taking it to the extreme pictures and says that the soundtrack is pretty darn good, too.
If you are a fan of Imax documentaries, you will want to be sure to read Top 10 Imax Adventure Documentary Blu-ray Movies.
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"Planet Earth is a staggering documentary, one ambitious in scope and filled with lovely, often breathtaking imagery."
-- High-Def Digest
Planet Earth Blu-ray Movie Review
- High-Def Digest Planet Earth Blu-ray Review
- High-Def Digest called Planet Earth an epic undertaking that compares to to the grandest of Hollywood's blockbusters. An amazing nature documentary backed by the BBC.
- Planet Earth: The Complete Collection Blu-ray Review by Blu-ray.com
- Planet Earth: The Complete Collection Blu-ray: With an unprecedented production budget of $25 million, and from the makers of Blue Planet: Seas of Life, comes the epic story of life on Earth. Five years in production, over 2,000 days in the field, using 40 cameramen filming across 200 locations, ...
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Disney's Earth Movie ~~ An Animal Nature Documentary
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Disney's Earth movie was hotly anticipated and opened in theatres on April 22, 2009. On this page you will find a discussion of the film, the original four trailers, links to many movie reviews and a lot more information pictures about the film which...
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Dare To Compare Disney's Earth Movie And Planet Earth
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Have you seen the Planet Earth series? Have you seen Disney's Earth movie? Did you love them? Would you say they were the same movies? How do you feel about Disney re-using Planet Earth footage in a movie made for the big screen? Are you feeling...
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Disney Nature Earth DVD and Blu-ray
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DISNEY NATURE EARTH was a widely anticipated and hugely debated documentary film. If you held off going to see it because of the debate or because of finances or if you simply loved the film and want to see it again, your wait is nearly over. Order...
The Top 10 Blu-ray Movies ~~ Number Five ~~ 300 (Warner)
Collector's Edition With Extras
This Collector's Edition Blu-ray of 300 includes a new documentary about the legend, a digital copy of the theatrical version, a hardcover art book, lucite display with motion film clip, photo cards and all of the contents from the 2-disc edition.
I tried to re-write what Sound & Vision Magazine said about this movie but I think they said it best: "The ass-kicking prowess of 300's Spartan warriors is conveyed in spectacular manner by this disc's muscular 5.1 Dolby TrueHD Soundtrack."
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300 Blu-ray Movie Review
- High-Def Digest
- This is an excellent and detailed review by High-Def Digest. They say that this blu-ray disc is a very fine Blu-ray release with solid video, 'kick-ass' audio and sufficient supplements to be called special edition.
- Blu-ray.com
- Another detailed review, Blu-ray.com says, that 300 may not be for everyone but that it is a blockbuster. Few movies have such CGI worlds, effects, battles and violence. The story in 300 is strong, the film impressive and the ride intense.
- IGN Review
- IGN says, that this is a great combination of mythmaking and ultramodern technique, a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that is not like anything else you have seen. Scored a ten out of ten!
Over 1,000 movies have been issued in Blu-ray format already!
-- November 2008
The Top 10 Blu-ray Movies ~~ Number Six ~~ Black Hawk Down
Black Hawk Down is the story of the American seige of Mogadishu and depicts the urgency of ground-force battle. Sound & Vision Magazine says that the crisp picture and explosive sound make this story a true revelation.
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The Top 10 Blu-ray Movies ~~ Number Seven ~~ Lost: Season 3
Season 3 is the season that started weakly, took a large break and finished on a much better note. Amazon says that, "If you're a Lost fan who gave up during this season, the bonus features alone might lure you back for the next round."
Sound & Vision Magazine said it could sum up this set in three words, "detail, detail, detail. Astonishingly sharp clarity of oceanic foam, grass blades, pores, stubble, freckles nothing is Lost here."
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The Top 10 Blu-ray Movies ~~ Number Eight ~~ Ratatouille
Ratatouille was a comedy for everyone! "...experience Paris from an all-new perspective and savor a gourmet high-definition experience on Blu-ray Disc...with revolutionary clarity and spectacular audio enhancement." -- Amazon
Sound & Vision says simply that the animation looks brilliant.
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If it is Disney movies on blu-ray that you are interested in, be sure to read The Best Disney Blu-ray Movies Are Magic For You and Your Children.
Follow These Links To Some Great Ratatouille Blu-Ray Movie Reviews
- High-Def Digest
- Are you skeptical about a movie about rats cooking in a restaurant? Well, set your skepticism aside and check out this review. Author Peter M. Bracke says Ratatouille is a huge Pixar accomplishment -- "adventurous, witty, visually captivating and utterly charming." The blu-ray has perfect video, audio and extras which, by the way, this review is also full of!
- HomeTheaterSpot.Com
- Chad Varnadore of HomeTheaterSpot.com gives Ratatouille blu-ray 5 paws up! He said that both the audio and video are breathtaking and that he's not sure how they could have made this look or sound any better. Plus, the extras add more! "Animated storytelling just doesn't get any better. And neither do high def discs."
- Den of Geek
- Simon Brew says that this is the best-looking HD disc he has seen because of the stunning level of detail. The sound is strong (although not in action-movie style) and the extras are plenty. Pixar's best film to date.
The Top 10 Blu-ray Movies ~~ Number Nine ~~ Letters from Iwo Jima
"Sacrifices, struggles, courage and compassion live on in the taut, gripping film Rolling Stone calls "unique and unforgettable." -- Amazon. This movie received four Academy Awards including Best Picture. It is a companion to Flags of Our Fathers.
Sound & Vision Magazine says that this was one of the first Blu-ray discs released and it is still one of the best.
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The Top 10 Blu-ray Movies ~~ Number Ten ~~ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
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Sound & Vision Magazine says that the 'reference-quality' audio and video make this film of interest to more than just Harry Potter fans!
"...it's great to finally have Harry looking (and sounding) so great on high-def."
High-Def Digest
Follow These Links To Some Great Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Blu-ray Reviews
- High-Def Digest Blu-ray Review
- As the first Warner domestic high-def 'Harry Potter' release to come our way for review, this Blu-ray edition of 'Order of the Phoenix' is an excellent start, boasting exceptional video and audio.
- Future Movies Blu-ray Review
- This film was made for the HD market and simply put it looks stunning. While some transfers to Blu Ray don't seem to do the extra storage capacity justice, Phoenix is laid out for you at 1080p High Definition with a range of audio settings and just jumped off the screen, particularly if using a nice been flat screen and an HDMI cable.
- DVD Talk Blu-ray Review
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is the best film in the series since Alfonso Cuaron's brilliant entry, Prisoner of Azkaban. With tight pacing and thrilling execution, Order of the Phoenix propels Harry Potter's story forward with excitement and panache. The Blu-ray offers sparkling picture and tremendous sound, but is missing several key features only available on the HD DVD. Highly Recommended.
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- Amazon.com
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- Consumer Reports
- Blu-ray to get boost from new players, lower prices, and 3D. (Sept. 2008)
- Consumers Reports
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- Blu-Ray DVD Player Review: Pros and Cons
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- Sound & Vision Magazine
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